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Members of the ISKCON community in St. Louis released a devotional film entitled Geetha Ganam, a project highlighting both the wisdom and beauty of the Bhagavad-gītā.

The title, Geetha Ganam — which literally means “the singing of the Bhagavad-gītā”—refers to the devotional practice of chanting or melodically reciting the verses of the Gītā, often set to traditional rāgas or simple tunes. The film offers viewers an immersive journey into this unique art form, exploring its history, cultural infl

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

On August 14, 2025, the newly formed Srila Prabhupada Connection–Mayapur Team, coordinated by Janmastami Das, in collaboration with Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS), Mayapur, organized a special children’s competition to commemorate the Vyasa Puja Mahotsava of Srila Prabhupada. The event drew 779 enthusiastic participants from across the ISKCON Mayapur campus and surrounding areas.

Students from four educational institutions participated in the competition,

The greatest challenge in performing Sadhana Bhakti is our attempt to serve the Lord with only the cognizance of Him being an almighty God. The immense distance between us and the Lord during the clearing process (Anartha Nivrtthi) is such that most Sadhakas face difficulty in maintaining steady service. This misfortune can solely be attributed to a lack of Sambandha Jnana or in other words due to forgetting who we are.

Most of our energy during the clearing process goes into fighting our previ

A spiritual gathering in ancient India yields sage advice for our age of skepticism.

“Once, in a holy place in the forest of Naimisharanya, great sages headed by the sage Saunaka assembled to perform a great thousand-year sacrifice for the satisfaction of the Lord and His devotees. One day, after finishing their morning duties by burning a sacrificial fire and offering a seat of esteem to Srila Suta Gosvami, the great sages made inquiries with great respect.”—Srimad- Bhagavatam 1.1.4

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This weekend, September 12–14, 2025, ISKCON Boston is hosting a three-day festival marking the 60th anniversary of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s arrival in the United States, the historic event that began the Hare Krishna movement’s worldwide mission.

In honor of the 60th Anniversary of ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada’s first arrival in the United States in September 1965, the ISKCON Communications Ministry has released a film entitled “The Hare Krishnas: The Challenges of

Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would lead to the establishment of ISKCON and the spread of Krishna consciousness worldwide.

His journey aboard the Jaladuta was marked by significant challenges, including sea sickness and two heart-attacks. Despite these difficulties, Srila Prabhupada remained steadfast in his mission, relying on the guidance of Lord Krishna to navigate his way through the challenges.

Upon reaching New York, he was alon

To commemorate the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America, we shall read and discuss the second poem that he wrote on the ship Jaladuta when he arrived in the Boston harbor on September 17, 1965.

Poem [translation]:

1:  My dear Lord Krishna, You are so kind upon this useless soul, but I do not know why You have brought me here. Now You can do whatever You like with me.

2:  But I guess You have some business here. Otherwise, why would You bring me to this terrible place?

3:  Most of

By Atma Tattva Das,

This weekend, September 12–14, 2025, ISKCON Boston is hosting a three-day festival marking the 60th anniversary of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s arrival in the United States, the historic event that began the Hare Krishna movement’s worldwide mission.

As ISKCON marks sixty years since Srila Prabhupada first set foot in America, Bhakti Gauravani Goswami has given the community a fitting offering. His new book, Mārkine Bhāgavata-dharma: Make Me Dance, is a devotio

Markine Bhagavata-dharma – Boro Kripa Koile Krishna – by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.

Most of us glorify Srila Prabhupad daily by reciting ‘namaste Saraswate deve Gaura vani pracarine, nirvisesa suyawadi paschatya desh tarine’….paschatya desh tarine means deliverer of Western Countries.

Forty Six years ago, on Sep 17th 1965, Srila Prabhupad arrived in USA to preach the timeless message of Krsna Consciousness to Western World. He wanted to start with USA. He stepp

September 13th, 2025

On this auspicious day, Bhakti Gauravani Goswami presents Mārkine Bhāgavata-dharma – Preaching Krishna Consciousness in America, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s heartfelt prayer to Lord Kṛṣṇa, written upon his arrival at Boston Harbor.
This edition features the original Bengali poem alongside word-for-word synonyms, an English translation, and a verse-by-verse commentary that brings its timeless message to life for today’s readers. In addition, the prayer has been transformed into a con

By Giriraj Swami and Sri Prahlada dasa

To commemorate the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America, we shall sing and discuss the second poem that he wrote on the ship Jaladuta when he arrived in the Boston harbor on September 17, 1965.

Poem [translation]:

1:  My dear Lord Krishna, You are so kind upon this useless soul, but I do not know why You have brought me here. Now You can do whatever You like with me.

2:  But I guess You have some business here. Otherwise, why would You brin

By Sandipani Muni Krsna das

The Hare Krishna Movement has two types of reaching out to people, “outreach” which is bringing in new students and practitioners who have no background in Krishna consoiuness, but another type is “in-reach” which is finding ways to inspire, engage and train the next generation by reaching out to youth who are born in the movement or have participated in the movement from their childhood.

One of the most effective programmes for the youth are ISKCON Bus Tours led by t

By Sahasranam Das  

In the sacred soil of Maharashtra, where saints once walked and bhakti still echoes through the hearts of devotees, a monumental spiritual endeavor is taking shape. The town of Ichalkaranji, nestled in Kolhapur district, is witnessing the birth of one of the largest ISKCON temples in the region—a beacon of devotion, culture, and community transformation.

This ambitious project, initiated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is not merely a constru

By Atma Tattva Das

In Alto Paraíso de Goiás, a tranquil region in central Brazil known for its crystal waterfalls and sattvic atmosphere, an ambitious project is taking shape. Eco Vrindavan aims to recreate the spiritual mood of Vraja, establishing a fully sustainable and spiritually centered community for devotees in South America and beyond.

At the heart of this effort is Ishvara Das, a disciple of Bhakti Tirtha Swami and longtime member of the Sankirtan mission. “My journey began in 1995, whe

Srila Prabhupada: I planned that I must go to America. Generally they go to London, but I did not want to go to London. I was simply thinking how to go to New York. I was scheming, “Whether I shall go this way, through Tokyo, Japan, or that way? Which way is cheaper?” That was my proposal. And I was targeting to New York always. Sometimes I was dreaming that I have come to New York.

Then Bhaktivedanta Swami met Mr. Agarwal, a Mathura businessman, and mentioned to him in passing, as he did to alm

I will begin by reading a couple of exchanges with Srila Prabhupada about his coming to America. Once, Srila Prabhupada was asked, “Your godbrothers who came to the West went to England and Germany. Why did you choose to come to America?” And he replied, “They went and came back to India without accomplishing anything. So I thought, ‘If I am going to fail, at least let me fail in a different place.’ ”

And on a morning walk in Los Angeles, a disciple said to Prabhupada, “When you came to the Wes

By Atma Tattva Das

At just eighteen years old, Mayuri Gandharvika Priya Dasi has already connected with many devotees and listeners through her kirtan and bhajans. A third-generation devotee from New Jersey, she represents both the roots and the future of ISKCON’s musical tradition, continuing her family’s devotional legacy while developing her own voice as a singer and kirtan leader.

“I’ve been very blessed to grow up in Krishna consciousness,” Mayuri reflected. Her paternal grandparents are di

By Yudhisthira Dasa

To answer this question, let’s look at the definition of truth. The word “truth” subdivides into two categories. There are finite “truths” in the material world, and there are absolute “truths” within all eternal spiritual energy. Finite truth has a beginning and an end. Infinite truth has no beginning or end. It just is and has always been.

ASSOCIATION 

The saying “you are the company you keep” confirms that our friends and associates can greatly influence our character and