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By Mahatma Priya Das

Dear devotees,
With a heavy heart, we share that at 8:34 PM Mountain Time this evening, at the hospital in Salt Lake City, we said goodbye to our beloved Agnidev Prabhu.
He was surrounded by a room full of devotees, with 99 devotees joined on Zoom—godbrothers, godsisters, senior devotees, and well-wishers. Kirtan continued throughout, creating a deeply peaceful and sacred atmosphere. The nurses and doctors present were visibly moved, standing in quiet amazement at the beauty

The Saint in the Streets: Honoring the Disappearance of Sri Jayananda Prabhu

The global ISKCON community pauses to honor the disappearance day of one of its most beloved pioneers: Sri Jayananda Prabhu.

While many of the great acharyas we celebrate appeared centuries ago in the sacred land of India, Jayananda Prabhu’s story took place in the modern West. Yet, his pure devotion, unmatched humility, and absolute surrender to his spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

On May 1, 1977, the day before the festival honoring the appearance of Lord Nrisimha, Srila Prabhupada’s dear disciple Jayananda Dasa passed from this world. 

Shortly thereafter, Srila Prabhupada wrote in a letter, “Jayananda’s death is glorious. . . . He has left his body very wonderfully, and he has been transferred to Vaikuntha. . . . Everyone should follow the example of Jayananda. I am very proud that I had such a nice disciple. If possible Jayananda’s picture should be hung in the ratha [f

“My Dear Jayananda,

Please accept my blessings.

I am feeling very intensely your separation. In 1967 you joined me in San Francisco. You were driving my car and chanting Hare Krsna. You were the first man to give me some contribution ($5000) for printing my Bhagavad-gita. After that, you have rendered very favorable service to Krsna in different ways. I so hope at the time of your death you were remembering Krsna and as such, you have been promoted to the eternal association of Krsna…as you wer

In this lecture, Guru Prasad Swami Maharaj explains the famous verse from Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad-gita: “Whatever state of being one remembers at the time of death, that state one attains in the next life.” He teaches that a person’s consciousness at death determines the next destination. If one remembers Krishna at the final moment, one can attain a divine spiritual state. If the mind is absorbed in material thoughts, one remains bound to material existence.

He gives the example of Maharaja B

In this talk, HG Amogh Lila Prabhu explains that the real strength of any company, organization, or family is not money, technology, or buildings, but people. Human beings should not be treated merely as “resources,” but with dignity, care, and respect. He says people usually do not leave organizations—they leave bad bosses or unhealthy relationships. Therefore, managing relationships is essential.

He explains that IQ (Intelligence Quotient) alone is not enough for success, because intelligent p

Agnidev Das, a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada, was admitted to the hospital overnight after suffering a severe brain stroke. He is currently unresponsive and has no movement in his arms or legs.
Doctors have indicated that no further medical interventions are available, and are focused on keeping him comfortable.
Devotees are requested to please offer prayers for Agnidev Das and to share this message with others.
Devotees are also requested not to call his wife, Krishna Presthaya Devi Dasi,

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Some journeys begin with certainty while others begin with questions that refuse to be silenced—and for Ujjvala Radhe Devi Dasi, known professionally as Dr. Uma Pallavi Pothu, it was the latter. 

What began as a sincere search for answers has blossomed into a life of extraordinary purpose, where intellect, faith, and service meet with compelling strength. Today, as a psychologist, author, Bhakti Shastri teacher, and counselor at ISKCON Hyderabad, she has spen

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees & Well-wishers,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

As we continue through the sacred days of Narasimha Navaratri, the anticipation is building with just **2 days remaining** before the divine appearance of **Sri Narasimhadeva**, the protector of the universe.
Yesterday, April 27th, was truly unforgettable…
The beginning of the Sri Lakshmi Narasimhadeva Parikrama was simply magical as the Lord rode on His Simha Vahana.

As the Lord ca

On 16th March 2026, Sahibabad witnessed a historic milestone—the grand inauguration of the ISKCON Sahibabad temple, where Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra were installed amidst Vedic rituals, ecstatic kirtans, and the heartfelt devotion of thousands.
This is one of the twenty ISKCON temples within the Delhi region.

Sahibabad is the name for a group of industrial, residential and commercial areas within the jurisdiction of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (Vasundhara Zone)[1] in Ghaziabad Di

Nimai dasi: A group of Leicester devotees are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in a bid to raise funds for the renovation of ISKCON Leicester, one of the city’s most notable historic buildings.

The 22 `dads and lads’, including the Temple’s Head Pujari, will embark on the mission on 24th April, 2026, aiming to summit the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 72 hours. Together, they hope to raise £20,000 to support the ongoing restoration of the landmark temple in Leic

“They like to be pulled by their tails,” explained the lion trainer, “and make sure you smile.”

This video portrays the simple yet hardworking life of a village, where people begin working early each day and continue with their routine. However, when the brahmacharis from Govardhan Eco Village arrive, a positive transformation is felt. Their kirtan is not just music—it touches hearts and brings everyone together. Stickers and calendars are not merely items, but daily spiritual reminders. Dancing becomes a symbol of unity for the whole village. Prasadam is shown as sacred food, lovingly off

On 24th April 2026 in Pune, on the occasion of the inauguration of the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Local Head Office (LHO) for Maharashtra Circle, Shri Chaitanya Health and Care Trust received a grant of ₹2 Crores from the State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation for the SBI Gram Saksham project.

The grant was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in the presence of Shri M. Nagaraju (Secretary, Department of Financial Services), Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty (

Andharupa Dasi ACBSP: Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that our beloved Godsister and dear mentor, Her Grace Saudamani Devi Dasi, has departed this world to return to the eternal shelter of Lord Caitanya.
As a dedicated disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Saudamani Mataji was a pillar of strength and a beacon of devotion for over 50 years. Her life was a masterclass in the “art of remembrance,” as she tirelessly shared her personal realizations and memories o

By Sidharth Chhabra

In the Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.22 purport, Srila Prabhupada said:“When advancement of knowledge is applied in the service of the Lord, the whole process becomes absolute. The Personality of Godhead and His transcendental name, fame, glory, etc., are all nondifferent from Him. Therefore, all the sages and devotees of the Lord have recommended that the subject matter of art, science, philosophy, physics, chemistry, psychology, and all other branches of knowledge should be wholly

By Rukmini Devi Dasi 

Around a dozen religious scholars, clergy, and spiritual practitioners gathered at ISKCON of DC in Potomac on April 17–18, 2026, for the 29th Annual Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue, an ongoing forum dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and spiritual exchange between the Vaishnava and Christian traditions.

This year’s theme, “The Spirituality of Interfaith Dialogue,” invited participants to reflect not only on theological questions, but also on the personal and devotiona

Today marks the seventh day of Chandan Yatra, completing the first seven days of this beautiful festival. Each day, the Lord is dressed in different vesas, bringing a fresh and joyful darshan for everyone.

Today, Madhava and Chota Madhava appeared in Chakra Narayana Vesa. The soft blue tones and delicate decorations give such a calm and cooling feeling. Even Giriraj Govardhan looks especially beautiful today, dressed in blue and decorated so gracefully, adding to the whole atmosphere of Vrindav

Shrimati Sita Devi is the daughter of the Earth goddess, Bhumi Devi, and central figure of the Ramayana. InMaharishi Valmiki’s own words, Ramayana is known as the noble story of Sita “Sita-ayah Charitam Mahat”.

Her glories are sun by the poet-saint Thyagaraja in his “Shri Janakatayane”

Oh daughter of Janaka, the blessed refuge of souls! Oh Consort of Shri Raghu Rama, bedecked with shining gem-ornaments! Pray, protect me always! You are the wind that destroys the clouds of demons like the hu