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To honor the fiftieth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s incorporation of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, BTG presents Part Seven of a ten-part series celebrating Srila Prabhupada’s unique, transcendental position in ISKCON, as well as every follower’s foundational relationship with him.

From Back to Godhead

A life that allows us to reunite with mother earth and offer her products to Krishna favors our spiritual growth.

Srila Prabhupada writes, “Whatever is taken from the earth either from the mines, from the surface of the globe, or from the atmosphere should always be considered the property of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and should be used for Yajna, Lord Vishnu. As soon as the process of yajna [sacrifice] is stopped, the earth will withhold all productions vegetabl

By Shauna

“In the material world everyone is thinking how they will be happy. In the spiritual world, everyone is thinking how Krishna will be happy.” -Jayapataka Swami.

We’re here to find the highest goal, and our bodies are temporary, so why would that goal be to give ourselves happiness? I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to be happy, I’m simply saying the highest happiness is found in giving happiness to others. If we relate this to the gunas, tamasic happiness is finding joy in hurting others

Wonderful to meet exalted Vaishnavas at the inauguration of ISKCON Raipur temple.

Source: http://www.dandavats.com/wp-content/nectar/2024-08-19-12-07-30.html

By Savitri Devi Dasi 

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will launch a Bhakti-vedanta course online on December 17, 2024. This course is designed for devotees with a Bhakti-vaibhava degree to systematically study the last six cantos of the Srīmad-Bhagavatam.

Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami shared the aim of the course, “This Bhakti-vedānta course is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Krsna consciousness and to cultivate the qualities needed to serve as humble instruments

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

जातस्य हि ध्रुवो मृत्युध्रुवं जन्म मृतस्य च ।
तस्मादपरिहार्येSर्थे न त्वं शोचितुमर्हसि ।। 27 ।।

जातस्य– जन्म लेने वाले की;हि– निश्चय ही;ध्रुवः– तथ्य है;मृत्युः– मृत्यु;ध्रुवम्– यह भी तथ्य है;जन्म– जन्म;मृतस्य– मृत प्राणी का;च– भी;तस्मात्– अतः;अपरिहार्ये– जिससे बचा न जा सके, उसका;अर्थे– के विषय में;न– नहीं;त्वम्– तुम;शोचितुम्– शोक करने के लिए;अर्हसि– योग्य हो।

भावार्थ: जिसने जन्म लिया है उसकी मृत्यु निश्चित है और मृत्यु के पश्चात् पुनर्जन

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

श्रीभगवानुवाच
अशोच्यानन्वशोचस्त्वं प्रज्ञावादांश्चच भाषसे।

गतासूनगतासूंश्चच नानुशोचन्ति पण्डिताः।। 11।।

श्रीभगवान् उवाच– श्रीभगवान् ने कहा;अशोच्यान्– जो शोक योग्य नहीं है;अन्वशोचः– शोक करते हो;त्वम्– तुम;प्रज्ञावादान्– पाण्डित्यपूर्ण बातें;च– भी;भाषसे– कहते हो;गत– चले गये, रहित;असून्– प्राण;अगत– नहीं गये;असून्– प्राण;च– भी;न– कभी नहीं;अनुशोचन्ति– शोक करते हैं;पण्डिताः– विद्वान लोग।

भावार्थ: श्री भगवान् ने कहा – तुम पाण्डित्यपूर्ण वचन कहत

By Samantha Stocker-Harding:

“We have reached the end of our Women’s Be a Monk marathon, and what a success it was! The amount of incredible feedback we have received has been heartwarming. The interest in these courses has since increased with floods of applications coming in. Therefore we have decided to host two more ‘challenges’ this year!

“This incredible service has been such a beautiful journey to embark on. I feel so honoured to get the opportunity to connect with so many incredible wom

By Uttamasloka Das 

In his new book Krishna’s Wonderful Form: A Guide for the Perplexed, Krishna Kshetra Swami gives his readers a “fly on the wall” immersive experience where you hear the characters in his book discuss a host of topics related to, you guessed it, Krishna’s form, particularly His deity form.

Written as a conversation between three fictional characters and Krishna Kshetra Swami, the book offers elaborate but relatable explanations on topics such as idols and idolatry, the differ

Over the last few years, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) has been gathering helpful videos on the Cosmology of the Srimad Bhagavatam. These insightful presentations, offered by several well-known ISKCON devotees, authors, and scholars, provide diverse perspectives on the rich subject matter.

The TOVP offers a helpful introduction to the content, emphasizing the need for an open mind. “The subject is extremely complex and sometimes confusing because we are dealing with a subject that

There is no doubt in my mind that my days in the Prairies are enwrapped in adventure, but it is also a time for sacrifice for greater gains, in this case, for Jagannath. The 12 hours or so, that Mahadev, Annapurna and I spent on the road today is for His pleasure. Initially I was hoping to see a Chariot Fest for Him in Regina, then Winnipeg and continuing east, but the Universal Lord has His own plans. For the sake of being present at the 2nd annual “rope and wheels” event in Red Deer, I wante

So, the countdown has officially begun! Sri Krishna Janmashtami is on the 26th of August, and there are numerous opportunities for everyone to render service to their Lordship and receive His divine mercy. Let us embrace the divine presence of Krishna, celebrating His pastimes and seeking His eternal blessings.  

We cordially invite the entire worldwide devotee to join us in celebrating this year’s Sri Krishna Janmashtami! Come with a heart open to receive the mercy of the Lord!

Hare krsna Hare

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः ।
न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ।। 23।।

न– कभी नहीं;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;छिन्दन्ति– खण्ड-खण्ड कर सकते हैं;शस्त्राणि– हथियार;न– कभी नहीं;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;दहति– जला सकता है;पावकः– अग्नि;न– कभी नहीं;च– भी;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;क्लेदयन्ति– भिगो सकता है;आपः– जल;न– कभी नहीं;शोषयति– सुखा सकता है;मारुतः– वायु।

भावार्थ : यह आत्मा न तो कभी किसी शस्त्र द्वारा खण्ड-खण्ड किया जा सकता है, न अग्नि द्वारा जलाया

Rukmini Devi Dasi, an early disciple of Srila Prabhupada, spoke to global leaders at the four-day ISKCON Communications Conference held at Radhadesh in May. It was the thirtieth conference organized by ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) and explored several relevant issues facing ISKCON today. The title of her presentation was “Srila Prabhupada and His Women Disciples in Context.”

Rukmini is the founder of the Urban Devi collective, a vibrant online platform, in addition to serving as a member

By Atma Tattva Das

When you think of the vibrant and awe-inspiring Rathayatra posters that grace festivals across the globe, one name stands out: Chakra Nadi Dasi. Her artistic rendition of Lord Jagannath, with those extra large eyes, has become a symbol synonymous with the joyous celebration of Rathayatra. This iconic image was even seen in China on a harinam banner and became the Food For Life logo in the country. It has also been used on many ISKCON festival posters, t-shirts, and various fe

Vaikuntha put us on the road for Regina. The sky, clouds and valleys are scenic. Of course, there are the herds of cattle, grazing. Human population is sparse until one gets to Regina. And next to Regina is White City where we ventured.

One of the first homes in White City and established in the early 70’s is the house of Jagannath and Chintomani, who pioneered Krishna Consciousness in the province. They deserve our visit. He is 92 and she is 87. Health is challenging these days, especially for

If, in our marriage, we focus on what we need and negate the needs of our partner, the relationship can’t last. If we give up who we are to please our partner, we may suffocate and become frustrated, resentful and depressed. One who is self-controlled doesn’t need to lord it over another, and neither does that person need to be overpowered by another. Marriage is a balance between satisfying our self and satisfying our partner. It means maintaining an awareness of the other person and their des

By His Divine Grace Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Lecture given in Honolulu, May 6, 1976

Our proclivity to enjoy here under the influence of the material nature keeps us bound to material existence.

pravritti-lakshanash chaiva
traigunya-vishayo mune
yo ’sav alina-prakriter
guna-sargah punah punah

“O great sage Sukadeva Goswami, unless the living entity is freed from the infection of the material modes of nature, he receives different types of bodies in which to enjoy or suffer, and