So we should be very, very careful that this human form of life should not be wasted even for a moment. That is real life. There is, by, one sloka by Rupa Gosvami. Avyartha-kalatvam [Cc. Madhya 23.18-19]. A devotee should always be alert to see, "Whether this time, one moment passed, whether I have wasted it or I have utilized it?" That is, should be, the point. Ayusah ksana eko 'pi na labhya svarna-kotibhih. This is also material estimation, that one moment of our life cannot be returned in exc

Detailed Biography, Audio, Video, Gallery, ebooks, Slide Show, etc. of Srila Prabhupada – www.gaudiyahistory.com

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Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Audio Lecture by various senior devotees of ISKCON - audio.iskcondesiretree.info 

Today, my son has asked me to brief him the difference between Tortoise and Turtle.  While explaining to my son, I had a wonderful realization, which I would like to share with you all.

As the shell of a Tortoise / Turtle acts as a shield to protect from any kind of perils, attacks and also protects from extreme climatic conditions, similarly, the Lord takes the role of a shell just to protect HIS devotees from all problems and perils.

As the tortoise / turtle comes out of its shell to enjoy its

Hare Krsna

Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada

Hare Krsna

Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada

Hare Krishna,

I have written this story to be used for preaching purposes and to be distributed among people uninterested in religion and philosophy, and among followers of various religions.

The idea of this story is to interest these people in Krishna-conscious philosophy, without labeling it as such, so as to make it more acceptable to people of other religions. This story is based it on Krishna-conscious philosophy but I have not mentioned Krishna's name anywhere, lest it appears biased or 'se

Vraj Mandal Parikrama 2012 (third day report) Vrindavan to Mathura

Sannyasis in attendance:

1. HH Lokanatha Swami
2. HH Radha Raman Swami
3. HH Bhakti Vishvambhara Swami
4. HH Ram Govinda Swami
5. HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami
6. HH Bhakti Narasimha Swami
7. HH Prabhodananda Saraswati Swami
8. HH Gaura Narayana Swami

By now all the VMP devotees were totally fired up and raring to go. With tumultuous jaya-dhvanis and enthusiastic ululating, the VMP left the Krishna Balarama Mandir premises. Within moments the

What Happened in Tirupati?

Hare Krishna,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

ISKCON Tirupati hosted this year's GBC mid-year meetings. The reports and podcasts are now available at:

http://gbc.iskcon.org

These will be updated regularly with new podcasts and pictures. Be sure to stay tuned.

Thank you. Hare Krishna.

Your servant,
Anuradha dasi

In October they had a Bhakti-vriksha review session for the temples in Bangalore, in which many positives outcomes were reported! By the conclusion of these meetings they hope to help the Bhakti-Vriksha program leaders to rectify their mistakes and reassure themselves for better understanding of Bhakti-Vriksha concepts for greater efficiency and overall productivity.

The Jagannath Mandir, Seshadripuram temple had around 50 devotees who are leaders and potential leaders that participated. They are

Mathura Parikrama (fourth day Vraj Mandal Parikrama 2012)

Sannyasis in attendance:

1. HH Radha Raman Swami
2. HH Ram Govinda Swami
3. HH Bhakti Narasimha Swami

In the land of Madhupuri, Mathura the Vraja Mandala Parikrama (VMP) pandal was already teeming with devotees as the Mangala Arotik conch was blown over the PA system. The reverbating sound of the conch sent chills of joy in the consciousness of the devotees signaling the beginning of the day’s spiritual festivities.

The Mangala Arotik had bar

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Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu when He delivered Jagai-Madhai... This Jagai-Madhai was debauch, drinking, illicit sex, meat eating and these things, degradation. These four principles are the four pillars of degradation. Therefore we prohibit. That if you want to make progress in Krsna consciousness, you must give up these four principles. So, Caitanya Mahaprabhu made this condition, that if you promise that you will give up these four principles of sinful life, then I will accept you. Never mind whate

Hare Krsna

Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada

Hare Krsna

Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada

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by Mother Vinata, from Rejika Croatia

     "Where is your tilak?“ Candramauli Swami asked us as we gathered in front of Karlovac vege restaurant club, managed by local devotees, preparing to go for a preaching progam in a nearby prison. Quickly running to refresh my already invisible vaisnava marking, I overheard Maharaja quoting Prabhupada on the importance of wearing tilak and vaisnava clothes and remembered Sridhar Maharaja's instruction, "If you are unable to preach by explaining philosophy,