By Jasomatinandan das
I knew Kurma Rupa Prabhu since 30 plus years. First as a Gurukula teacher of my children then as a protector of sick and old and rejected cows. The most important quality I found in him was freedom from envy. Like the six Goswamis he loved all without malice. He was simple, straightforward and honest to the core. He not only treated sick cows but he treated sick and old rejects men like me. After Srila Prabhupada’s departure, he was one of the f
By Kesava Krsna Dasa
We might take the “As It Is” in our Bhagavad-gita title for granted. All authors want to be different and original. With many versions of Bhagavad-gita already available, Srila Prabhupada’s “As It Is” addition was a very bold and provocative one. He is saying, “this is it, how it should be, the definitive and genuine Bhagavad-gita”. Who else can claim this with confidence?
Considering that there are many ways of looking at Krishna’s song of wisdom, and studying it from diff
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The happiness of the world is transitory. The less you become attached to the world, the more you enjoy peace of mind.
Home Base: ISKCON Baroda
Dear Maharajas, Prabhus and Matajis,
Namonamaha. Jaya Srila Prabhupada!
This is to cordially invite you all to the 34th annual Jagannath Rathayatra festival at Baroda (Gujarat), organized by ISKCON.
The following ISKCON India leaders have confirmed their participation in the Rathayatra:
Bhakti Vikas Swami, Priti Vardhana Prabhu with 65 gurukula boys from the Bhaktivedanta Academy, Mayapur, iSKCON India Minister for Cow Protection Damodar Dulal Prabhu (Juhu temple's Nila
Hare Krishna.
29th June, 2015. Gurgaon
Some days back, after a class describing Krishna’s appearance as Vamana Deva, I had an interesting discussion with Shyamsundar Prabhuji on how Lord was more favourable to Bali maharaj than Indra, for whose apparent and immediate help Lord came as Vamana Deva. In the past I also had questions like what prompted Lord to go with Bali maharaj as his ‘gatekeeper’ after this particular pastime, why does Krishna protects Indra even after so many offenses, what happ
Dear Devotees,
NBS%2315.pdfPlease accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
HG Kurma Rupa Dasa left his body surrounded by devotees, Vrajavasis on Padmini Ekadasi in Vrindavan
Hare Krishna,
Dandavat pranams.
At 8.45am on the auspicious Padmini ekadasi in the greatly auspicious month of Purushottoma, amongst the sacred cows in the glorious Care for Cows Go-sadan in the holy land of Vrindavan, Mathura, the most-dear-to-the-cows Kurma-rupa prabhu left his body surrounded by devotees, Vrajavasis, and uplifting Hare Krishna kirtan, with sacred tulasi on his tongue and he
HG Brahmananda Prabhu's Samadhi Installation Ceremony
Dear Maharaj's, Prabhu's and Mataji's, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. So, it has been decided that there will be a Samadhi Installation Ceremony for HG Brahmananda Prabhu on 10th November, during Kartik, at the Bhaktivedanta Swami Goshala Samadhi area in Sri Vrindavan Dham.
On behalf of ISKCON Vrindavan, we invite all the devotees from all over the world to participate in this beautiful memorial progr
Dear Maharajas and Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada.
By the mercy of Srila Prabhupada ISKCON Mira Road (Mumbai) devotees have built a beautiful temple for the pleasure of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Giridhari, Jagannath Baladev Subhadra and Gaur Nitai.
I take great pleasure in inviting you for the Deity installation ceremony on Sept.19, 20, and 21.
The program is as follows:
Sept. 23 6.00 PM
| Swasthi Vachan |
| Vasant Punya (Purfication) |
| Vastu |
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Temples urged to form a 50th Anniversary Committee to organise local celebrations
By ISKCON 50 Global Office
The ISKCON 50 Global Office has urged every temple around the world that hasn’t already done so, to consider setting up a local 50thAnniversary Committee or at least appointing a 50th Anniversary Temple Coordinator to plan and implement the ISKCON 50th anniversary celebrations from their temple.
Speaking after the launch of the official kick-start to the 50th Anniversary in UK, Gauri
Another wonderful school year has come to an end. An adventurous year it was, with many new students and exciting events. And so it was befitting that the conclusion was extraordinary as well. On Tuesday, May 19th, we went to the Armstrong Park in Duncanville. Despite our concerns, the weather was pleasant and perfect. As soon as we arrived, the children ran forward and practically disappeared into the large castle-like structure. We played many games and engaged in various activities,
Tulsi Gabbard’s Yoga Day Speech at UN Headquarters
Tulsi Gabbard’s Yoga Day Speech at UN Headquarters (5 min video)
Tulsi was a Special Guest at the celebration of International Yoga Day at the UN Headquarters in New York on Jun 21, where she spoke, along with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, India’s Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, and India’s UN Ambassador Asoke Mukerji. Her UN remarks were broadcast live in Times Square! She and other leaders also went to address a crowd in Tim
America Plans Grand Start to 50th Anniversary!
The global celebrations for ISKCON’s 50th anniversary will be flagged off by mega-events in India and America that will track Srila Prabhupada’s epic journey on the Jaladuta from Kolkata to Boston in 1965. On August 13th, the day that Prabhupada boarded the Jalduta, devotees have planned a VIP event at Khidirpur Dock, where several Government ministers, politicians, businessmen, civil servants and cele
By Sangeeta Vani
Hare Krishna. The Youth section of the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple of Devotion and Understanding, Seberang Jaya, Malaysia, were given the honour to create an art gallery as a tribute to the ISKCON Founder-acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada in conjuction with the 50th Anniversary of the Jaladutta Yatra. This gallery will be the first of its kind in South East Asia and East Asia. It will host s
