I often ask myself what victory is for us, whether on a societal scale or in our personal lives. Surely, as society shapes or evolves, there is a certain predictable concept of success, given the direction and preferences chosen. As Srila Prabhupada so brilliantly taught us, given the place, time and circumstances. Since we are a society founded by Srila Prabhupada, so long as his written and spoken word remains, we have a wide range of victories that we can clearly classify as victories that h
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By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
In a ceremony that blended tradition with compassion, ISKCON Kharghar inaugurated Gajendra, a life-sized mechanical elephant, on November 9, 2025. The occasion marked a milestone for Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohanji Mandir as it became the first ISKCON temple and the pioneering religious institution in Maharashtra to embrace this innovative approach to temple rituals.
The grand opening ceremony, held at Hare Krishna Land in Sector 23, Kharghar, featured several emi
By Atma Tattva Das,
Recently, the Bhakti Recovery Group (BRG) celebrated the five-year anniversary of its support network for devotees seeking healing through bhakti and the Twelve Steps. To commemorate the milestone, members from across the world gathered online for a heartfelt celebration. On a softly lit Zoom call, faces from Berlin to Bengaluru filled the screen. Some smiled, some cried, and others simply listened. Founder and guiding force Jiva G. watched from her home altar, overwhelmed w
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Ashta-Sakhis: The Closest Friends of Srimati Radharani offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives and personalities of the eight principal gopi associates of Srimati Radharani. Published by ISKCON’s Congregation Development Ministry (CDM), the book is authored by Gourangi Gandharvika Devi Dasi and represents years of heartfelt service, in-depth research, and devotional celebration in Sridham Mayapur.
Raised in the spiritual atmosphere of Mayapur since t
A first snow
With a mix of rain
Twas months ago
No cause to complain
I’m not the only one
To make the sound
The crunch is fun
The crunch is fun
On a crisp/soggy ground
Footprints reveal more
Have tread the trail
There before
In an inhale exhale
Pumping out breathe
In excellent air
That contradicts death
On this night half fair
A man walked by
With a hoodie on
He cast no eye
What could he have done?
Trees are ice cycled
Creating a fantasy
Tiny drops trickled
Forming a glazed canopy
It is slightly cold
Th
Lord Caitana brings our attention to the fact that Krishna has invested His full potencies into each single individual holy name. What are these types of potencies? In the Hari Bhakti Vilas these potencies and activities are mentioned. The verse speaks of activities like charity, performing fasts, doing austerities, going on pilgrimage and so on. All this is invested with potencies by the gods and the saints and it can uplift a soul in a tremendous way. Just imagine people doing charity, givin
This video offers a glimpse into the ongoing work on the original windows of Srila Prabhupada’s private quarters at New Mayapur, including his room and sleeping area. The project aims to preserve the authentic look and sacred atmosphere of these historic spaces while ensuring long-term durability.
Current progress includes:
Woodwork completed, honoring the original design
Painting and hardware carefully restored
Hand-built oak windows crafted to match the originals
Custom made glass panels
Mod
Dramas are a true meditation on the leelas of the Lord. They give us a wonderful opportunity to enter these divine pastimes and, in some way, relive them. It is truly a magical experience to witness these performances as part of the IBC community. We are deeply grateful to have this chance to serve the community for the pleasure of our dear Srila Prabhupāda and our Lords.
We warmly welcome you to join our programs and become part of this beautiful experience. Hare Krishna.
It has been a great o
The procedure is expected to take approximately 2-2.5 hours. This will not be open-heart surgery. Therefore, no general anesthesia will be given to Guru Maharaja. He will be given local anesthesia, will be able to watch and speak to the doctors, and will be hearing Srila Prabhupada chanting throughout the whole time. Angioplasty is less invasive and, in Guru Maharaja’s case, the doctors performing the procedure have assured us it will yield the same results as bypass surgery, with less recovery
By Atma Tattva Das
When the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (SSRRT) community marked its 40th anniversary in October 2025, one of the most meaningful offerings wasn’t a ceremony or performance, but a living archive. The Memory Vault, compiled by Priya Kishori Devi Dasi, gathered decades of service and shared devotion through interviews with devotees who helped shape ISKCON Durban from its earliest years.
What began as a small idea to collect written memories grew into a multimedia project that pr
“Yes, I am still brave (laughter). Otherwise, how could I come alone to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness?”
Srila Prabhupada spoke these words after revealing that at the age of 12, he had climbed the scaffolding of the 300-foot-tall Victoria Memorial. Srila Prabhupada’s bravery in coming to spread Krishna Consciousness was exemplary, and it’s time for US to follow in his footsteps. This year, let’s BE BRAVE and unite as a One World Team to better the world by participating in the Live to Give Campaign
What a beautiful reinforcement! There we were in the Banquet Hall of the Radison Hotel, 8 AM, singing our hearts out with fellow country men and women, all Hare Krishnas, some mature (been around) and others, newer kids on the block.
This was the start of a beautiful day, the start of an entire weekend when leaders of ISKCON from Zone 1 of North America came together to discuss what is important to them culturally and socially.
One of our priorities is succession planning. The room was o
From Back to Godhead
From the Vedic literature: the history of King Prthu,
the incarnation of the ruling potency of the Supreme Lord.
Long ago, the normally peaceful wise men of a Vedic kingdom forcibly deposed an intolerably corrupt ruler. But instead of replacing him with another unprincipled politician (as has so often happened in the history of the world), they selected a perfect chief executive to command the state. The story of this ancient coup d’etat holds many lessons for the people o
When His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada frst arrived in America in the midst ol the cultural turmoil of the sixties, he quickly captured the hearts and minds of the New York hippies and the San Francisco flower children with the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra.
Within three years, he journeyed to London, and by 1971, Hare Krsna had been recorded on hit records by former Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison. By then the mantra had been heard by hundreds of millions of peop
By Radha Mohan Das
National Interfaith Week provided a wonderful opportunity for the children of Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School to deepen their appreciation of other faith traditions while grounding their learning in Vaishnava values of respect, empathy, and unity. Across the school, students took part in meaningful visits, thoughtful discussions, and inspiring encounters that broadened their perspectives and strengthened their commitment to harmonious living.
The Borehamwood Baptis
Not long ago I was giving a lecture to a general audience of Indians, with many Krishna devotees in the crowd. In the lecture, I raised the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or how “the whole world is one family.” Yet many devotees had not heard of this phrase before, which surprised me because I had heard this for years in the circles of my association. So, this is how I went on to describe it in my lecture, after which I received a standing ovation.
While studying Vedic culture, one thing I
Stephen Knapp, also known by his spiritual name Sri Nandanandana Dasa (Śrī Nandanandana Dāsa), is an American author, spiritual practitioner, researcher, and lecturer on Vedic culture (Sanātana Dharma) and philosophy. He is associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and is a disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Knapp has authored numerous books and articles focused on Vedic traditions, philosophy, and Indian spirituality. His works include The Secr
Dear Godbrothers, Godsisters, and well-wishers of HH Niranjana Swami,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Two days ago, Maharaja had an angiography performed in Kolkata to determine the extent of blockage in his arteries. The result of the procedure showed that there is significant blockage in three of his arteries.
To date, symptoms have been very rare. Guru Maharaja has had no cardiovascular events. He is not in any pain.
Still, the cardiologist who performed
By Fergus Quinn
Govardhan Eco Farm CIC, a small hillside initiative in the Wye Valley near Symonds Yat, is bringing Srila Prabhupada’s call for “simple living and high thinking” to life under the guidance of Radha Krishna Das (Richard Higgins), Director of Good Gardeners International (GGI). Through practical demonstrations of composting, ecological design, and devotional service, the farm offers visitors a living example of how soil regeneration and spiritual practice can coexist in harmony.
Fo
By Sunanda Das,
The A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Legacy Museum in the TOVP will eventually expand in size to 21,000 sq. ft., one of the largest museums of its kind for any single person in history. The paraphernalia within its rooms will include his personal effects, clothing, tape recorders, books, recordings, and many more items of historical value to the early ISKCON days.
Regarding the spiritual nature of the acharya’s paraphernalia, Srutakirti prabhu related a story at the museum gra
