People here speak about some roasting days but overnight a pleasant rain cooled things, and from a devotional perspective, Indra, god of rain, was simply making way for the Chariot Fest. Overcast weather made it pleasant for the noontime start when the wheels turned at the Science Centre next to the ocean side.
The chanting began and the smiles on followers swelled. A volunteer kept at us, pullers of the rope, singers of the song, “Hare Krishna” as we ambled along with his spray device of ros
A former student of psychology traces his life, from childhood to now from looking up to others to looking into himself.
On June 17, 1959, with summer vacation just a few days away, I walked onto my grammar school playground in a lighthearted mood. Just then my best friend Billy rushed over to me with wide eyes. Did you hear the news?!”
“What news?”
“This morning Superman killed himself! He shot himself in the head with a luger!”
At first I thought Billy was kidding, but soon I noticed that eve
By Payal Shah
(Adapted from a class given by H.G. Narayani Mataji in Sydney on the 24th of December 2019)
In older civilizations, it was possible to conceive, understand and retain spiritual knowledge by simply hearing from a spiritual master. In today’s day and age, however, the majority of us need to read scriptures alongside hear in order to learn, digest and remember spiritual knowledge. The foundation of the Krishna consciousness movement is predicated on the principles presented by Lord K
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय तीन कर्मयोग
By Radha Mohan Das
Devotees from ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor participated in a special event in observance of the 150th anniversary of the birth of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. The event, hosted by the Gaudiya Mission at the Harrow Leisure Centre, brought together representatives from a number of other Vaishnava organisations who all glorified the great personality. ISKCON devotees wholeheartedly participated in a harinama chanting procession between the Siddhashram S
By Atma Tattva Das
Radha Damodar Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, has been a dedicated servant of ISKCON for over five decades. His journey within the Krishna Consciousness movement includes the significant effort of preserving 1,684 play scripts, which are not just text on a page but a living part of our cultural heritage. They have long been an essential tool for preaching as well as providing devotional entertainment within the community.
Radha Damodar’s involvement with ISKCON began in
There is some renovation going on. Yes, here at 243 Ave. Rd., the temple is making way for a much needed elevator to take care of the elderly and the handicapped. It is going to change the force of our handsome building, perhaps even improve it and add more dignity. The process of it getting there is rather messy but that’s what happens even when assembling a good-looking cake. Things get untidy.
It just appears that there are always renos underway. It is called maintenance and that is Vishnu’s
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय तीन कर्मयोग
World Cleanup Day, a global event aimed at combating litter and waste pollution, is a cause that resonates deeply with ISKCON’s values of environmental stewardship. The ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI) is calling on our temples, congregation members, temple devotees, youth groups, and nama hatta groups worldwide to participate according to their capacity, reinforcing our shared responsibility towards Mother Earth.
“As we all know, the Earth, Mother Bhumi, is suffering due to irresponsible
By Atma Tattva Das
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Africa (BBTA) has once again honored the legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada with the release of the 2024 Pan-African Vyasa-puja book. This annual offering, now available for free download on the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust-Africa (BBTA) website, provides a platform for devotees, friends, and well-wishers across the African continent to express their gratitude and reverence for Srila Prabhupada.
This year marks the 128th Vya
On August 20, 2024, the Co-Directors of ISKCON Mayapur officially inaugurated the Sridham Mayapur Board of Education, marking a significant step toward enhancing and transforming the educational scenario of Mayapur.
The Board’s focus will be on key areas such as curriculum development, teacher training, and student support services. Its primary mission is to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for success both within ISKCON and in the wider world.
The Boa
I popped out of the door of the Air BnB, we are staying in along the lakeside at 7 a.m . I managed to gain a few steps on a peaceful road when I received a call from a sensitive and kind person thinking about the recent death of Bindu Madhava.
“Maharaja (speaking about me) can you send me a recording of condolences to him ?”
“I sure will !” And so there, on the spot, or so, while on the move, I did due diligence.
I met Emma, who as a student, on a summer job, is working for the Ontario Co
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
The auspicious inauguration of ISKCON Raipur was held from August 17-19, 2024. The special grand installation ceremony of the Deities, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari, took place on August 19th on the occasion of Balaram Jayanti, Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day.
Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is a vibrant and rapidly growing metropolis in central India. According to tradition, Chhattisgarh, and specifically the region around Raipur, is considered her birthpl
The ISKCON Hungary Yatra completed its 30th annual padayatra recently, a 14-day event from July 8th to 21st. Devotees walked 120 kilometers, beginning their journey in the northern city of Eger.
The padayatra’s organizer, Triyuga Das, reflected on the significance of this milestone and the importance of ensuring that the legacy of the padayatra continues for generations to come: “As an organizer and leader of the padayatra pilgrimage, I find it very important that when we grow old and are no lon
I swear that one of the quietest places on earth while being a tourist attraction is the southern most chunk of Canada - Pelee Island. As the name implies water surrounds it. There are no crazy party places, no cannabis joints and not even a McDonald’s. It is my pause and my breath of fresh air. And it was to be a dream come true with not a crowd. 9 Americans and 3 Canadians was the sum total of our devotee population landed after a perfect ferry ride.
Good-bye madness ! Hello comfort !
I
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार
क्रोधाद् भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात् स्मृति-विभ्रमः ।
स्मृति-भ्रमसद् बुद्धि-नासो बुद्धि-नासत् प्रणस्यति ॥ 63॥
क्रोधात्-क्रोध से; भवति-होता है; सम्मोहः-पूर्ण भ्रम; सम्मोहत्-भ्रम से; स्मृति-स्मृति का; विभ्रमः-भ्रम; स्मृति-भ्रमसात्-स्मृति के भ्रमित होने के बाद ;बुद्धि-नाशः-बुद्धि का नाश; बुद्धि-नासत्-और बुद्धि के नाश से; प्रणश्यति-गिर जाती है।
भावार्थ : क्रोध से मोह उत्पन्न होता है और मोह से स्मरणशक्ति का विभ्रम हो जाता है। जब स्मरणशक्ति भ्र
Hare Krishna dear prabhus and prabhvis
All glories to Srila Prabhupada
I did find the following blogspot quite amazing for study of the 4 commentaries of the Bhagavad gita. After typing in a keywod of interest - I did type in "bhakti" - I could come up with the following essay (this is only one example).
By Atma Tattva Das
From July 11th to 13th, 2024, the streets of Kinshasa burst into life with the vibrant sights and sounds of the first-ever Rathayatra festival hosted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This groundbreaking event marked a momentous milestone in the history of ISKCON Kinshasa, which began with humble beginnings and has now blossomed into a powerful beam of spirituality and cultural integration in Central Afr
