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कृपया मेरा विनम्र प्रणाम स्वीकार करें।

(Please accept my humble obeisances)

श्रील प्रभुपाद की जय हो !

(All Glories to Sril Prabhupada)

ॐ श्री गुरु गौरांग जयतः

श्रीमद भगवद्गीता यथारूप — आमुख

1 भगवद्गीता यथारूप को प्रस्तुत करने का एकमात्र उद्देश्य बद्ध जिज्ञासुओं को उस उद्देश्य का मार्गदर्शन कराना है, जिसके लिए कृष्ण इस धरा पर ब्रह्मा के एक दिन में एक बार अर्थात प्रत्येक 8,60,00,00,000 (आठ अरब साठ करोड़) वर्ष बाद अवतार लेते हैं। भगवद्गीता में इस उद्देश्य का उल्लेख हुआ है और हमें उसे उसी रूप में ग्रहण

A lady came near my table. She seemed shy at first, but when I was done speaking with someone else, she walked up and took three Russian books. Her name was Camilla, she was from Russia, and although she spoke perfect English, she naturally preferred her native Russian. When she asked about the best way to meditate, I told her mantra meditation. She took books and beads and was on her way to catch a flight back to her home in Florida. In case she had any questions, I gave her Dvijamani Prabhu’

By Syam Gopal Das

The ISKCON Ministry of Education is delighted to announce this year’s “Books Are The Basis” week. This global celebration will be held from September 18th to 24th to commemorate the significance of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America.

In the spring of 2020, the GBC Body passed a resolution encouraging all ISKCON centres to emphasize the importance of reading Srila Prabhupada’s books during this week. We invite all temples and communities worldwide to highlight the value of r

Lord Balarama carries the plough and Lord Krsna carries a flute. It is said that Balarama is ploughing the field of the heart and in that way, He is preparing the heart so that the seeds of bhakti can be planted. It is through a service attitude that the heart can be prepared. By following in the footsteps of Balarama, in the mood of service, one becomes eligible to receive the mercy of Krsna. In the seventh canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, it is explained that Balarama prepares the heart and then A

Sometimes I hear devotees or bhaktas, both young and old, accusing themselves of being slow or even stupid in attaining the right understanding on the importance of engaging in devotional service to Lord Krishna. It is as if they feel they are not making any progress, only due to their own faults. Naturally, there is no harm in being humble in their view of themselves. But we should also see the big picture and realize how far we have come just to have taken birth on this planet, and to be able

In February 1971, in Gorakhpur, India, Srila Prabhupada received the issue of Back to Godhead with my article “The Genuine Spiritual Master” and called for me. “I saw your article in Back to Godhead,” he said. “It was very nice. You should write. This is your first business. Go on writing. We require many, many articles about Krishna consciousness. So you should devote yourself to writing.” I have taken Srila Prabhupada’s instruction to me to heart. And that article, “The Genuine Spiritual Mast

The following conversation between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in May 1974 during a morning walk in Rome.

Srila Prabhupada: Adanta-gobhir vishatam tamisram punah punash charvita-charvananam. Life after life, people are simply trying to enjoy their senses. Life after life, the same thing over and over again. The same eating, the same sleeping, the same sexual intercourse, and the same defending, either as man or as dog. Punah punash

It was the beginning of 1977. Prabhupada was in Bombay temple. He was very sick. He had stopped all food intake – he was taking 1/4 a cup of orange juice per day. His body had only bones left – there was no flesh. And yet, he was insisting that he wanted to go to London. The doctors had given up responsibility. But as always, he was adamant.
At this time, one Pancaratrika Pandit from Bangalore named Sampat Kumar Bhattacarya came to know about Srila Prabhupada’s situation. So, he took a flight fr

Bhaktivedanta Manor had the pleasure of hosting Rev’d Canon Will Gibbs, Executive Residentiary Canon of the historical St Albans Cathedral. The visit was organised by Her Grace Vishaka Dasi (Temple President), Vinay Tanna (Head of Communications) and Radha Mohan das (Secretary), with the aim of forging closer links between Bhaktivedanta Manor and St Albans Cathedral.

Rev’d Canon Gibbs, who oversees mission and pastoral care, safeguarding, and environmental initiatives, engaged in fruitful discu

By Praghosa dasa

From 11:30am to 2pm the glorious 40ft Rath cart hosting Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva and Lady Subhadra were centre stage on the streets of Dublin

With all the ongoing turmoil on the streets of the British Isles in the last while, our Ratha Yatra was a welcome respite from all of that. The day before our Ratha Yatra in Belfast was effected by riots, with our route being changed in real time as we were pulling the Rath cart, such was the volatility of the situation. Thankfully

Destructive and deadly landslides and widespread flooding from torrential rains have killed hundreds and left thousands homeless in southern India’s Kerala state. ISKCON Trivandrum immediately began taking action to supply both essentials items and packed prasadam to those affected by the devastations.

Jagat Sakshi Dasa from ISKCON Trivandrum released the following statement on August 7, 2024:
“As you are aware, the current situation in Wayanad [Kerala, India] is dire. Approximately 4,000 house

By Padasevan Bhakta Das

Residents of Gurugram, the IT capital of India, recently had a unique opportunity to experience and immerse themselves in devotional culture. From July 6th to 15th, eleven Rathayatras were organized in different parts of Gurugram. Scores of people from all age groups and different strata of society participated in the festival. 

Gurugram is considered the IT Capital of India and is home to 250 of the Fortune 500 companies. Most people living here are corporate employees

We just paid the $10 fee to get to the top Mount McKay when I put a wish out there for driver Prem Kishor and passengers Care and Janardana. “I want to see a bear”. Janardana and I had enjoyed the waters of Lake Superior. The surface of this mighty lake was like glass, practically motionless water. Beautiful ! Once that great swim was over we hankered for the next Krishna thrill, hence the risk.

We were quite fascinated by the view from up top while carrying the spirit of half tourist/ half pil

krsnotkirtana-gana-nartana-kala-pathojani-bhrajita
sad-bhaktavali-hamsa-cakra-madhupa-sreni-viharaspadam
karnanandi-kala-dhvanir vahatu me jihva-maru-prangane
sri-caitanya daya-nidhe tava lasal-lila-sudha-svardhuni

TRANSLATION

O my merciful Lord Caitanya, may the nectarean Ganges waters of Your transcendental activities flow on the surface of my desert like tongue. Beautifying these waters are the lotus flowers of singing, dancing and loud chanting of Krsna’s holy name, which are the pleasure a

We may not realize how our aural organs play a vital role in determining our spiritual destination.

The human body is equipped with five senses through which one is connected to the external world. These five knowledge-acquiring organs, known in the Vedas as jnanendriyas (jnana, “knowledge”; indriya, “senses”), are the ears, eyes, tongue, nose, and skin. Through them we receive information about the external world, and based on that information we act and react.

Among these senses, the ears are