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Kathi’s bagels are irresistible. She’s married to Vallabha Hari, MC extraordinaire. They happen to live near the corner of Bloor and Spadina which is on my urban walking route. So tonight, after dealing with oodles of people stuff over the course of the day, I felt a pressure to get out into the fresh—as best as our city could offer—air. 

I cleared the stairs and hit the sidewalk with Navi next to my side. We headed out Bloor west and dropped by Kathi and Vallabha’s for a friendly visit. Sure en

What you were born to do is no longer a mystery. Career Dharma, The Natural Art of Work, by Urmila Devi Dasi (Dr. Edith Best) and Dr. Ruchira S. Datta, is here to help you discover that. The English word natural comes from the Latin term “naturalis,” which means birth, or in Middle English, it denotes the physical power of a person. What is your superpower? What is your dharma?

In this comprehensive volume, the authors begin with the wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita, which speaks of our sanatana dhar

Namarasa Das is back after a one-year hiatus with a new season of in-person interviews. In 2018, Namarasa started “The Late Morning Program with Namarasa” podcast, which quickly gained in popularity because of its engaging host, wide variety of guests, and willingness to talk about a broad range of topics, including “hot button” issues. The return is good news for the thousands of devotee listeners who were missing the podcast during the break. 

“In January 2023, I took a break because my daugh

Visit to the newest ISKCON Temple in Kolkata in the newest area of Kolkata, New Town, not far from the airport! You won't believe it's in Kolkata! Please see below for more info. Relish these pics from my very dear Arta Bandhu Arjun Bhattacharyya



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I recently met a person who met Sriman Jayananda Prabhu and worked with him. His name is Lance, an elderly welder/stained-glass artist who was part of the San Francisco hippie scene in 1968. I met Lance early last year in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico, right in the middle of the tourist district. Though I wasn’t dressed in devotional clothes, I had full tilak on. He recognized my tilak. As best as I can recall, here’s how our conversation went:

Lance: Hey, are you from the temple up in Gurabo?

The inauguration of Sri Rama temple will be a great and once in a life event and the most awaited event. Like our Caitanya Mahaprabhus 500th birth anniversary celebration.  

 At that time, we had Padayatra as a way of celebrating the 500th anniversary of the appearance Of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. We had Dwaraka to Mayapur padayatra that was also a once in a lifetime event and then padayatra never stopped it’s still going on and on.  

 So aligned to that Ayodhya Padayatra came to my mind. First

In a resounding celebration of devotion and artistic prowess, the New Govardhana Congregation recently captivated audiences with their spellbinding play, “Abhimanyu-Man of the Hour.” Held in the heart of Murwillumbah, Australia, the 500-seat auditorium resonated with the tales of the Mahabharata, bringing to life the heroic journey of Abhimanyu.

The brainchild of the dedicated group, the play had its origins in a collective desire to engage the youth positively in Krishna consciousness. Indrani

The Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat 2024 is scheduled to take place on Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27, 2024) at the Frisco Conference Center in Dallas, Texas. We have reserved all available accommodations for our group in the Embassy Suites hotel attached to the conference center as well as in most nearby hotels that are just within walking distance. The furthest offsite hotel is only about half a mile away. So, no driving is required from any offsite hotels for most devotees.

This year, all the on

A sign went up at the entrance of Govinda’s. “Closed for January 2”, it read. That’s today. I conjectured that the staff for Govinda’s Dining were bushed, exhausted from the two prior days. The crowds were overwhelming.

A nice problem.

The donation income from the eating facility is doing well and is now the temple’s major source of income. It was our guru’s desire that the distribution of sacred food be implemented. People would benefit. 

My eyes caught a glimpse of the sign just prior to my P

Back in May 2023, ISKCON News profiled ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya’s groundbreaking move to spread the teachings of Srimad Bhagavatam and advance Vedic education by launching a new educational program in collaboration with the Simhachalam community. They also launched a mobile app and website which both offer a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to easily create an account and access a range of courses. Some courses are entirely free, encouraging participants to delve into the t

Devotees and guests at the two ISKCON temples in Spanish Fork and Salt Lake City, Utah, participated in their annual January 1st Japathon. The yearly event, which began in Utah in 2009, was inspired by Ananta Rupa Dasa, then president of the ISKCON Boise, Idaho Temple, which has held the event for over 25 years. The intention of the Utah devotees is that the blessings of the Holy Names be applied to the state’s residents by chanting at least one of Krishna’s names for each of the one million ho

When I was at the airport in Honolulu last night, I witnessed what most of us have seen people do when gathered together. They are on their cell phones, and it’s not so much to make a call but for viewing, surfing or texting. Rarely do you see anyone read a book, or even a magazine, and if so, the content is mundane.

However, when I rose to line up for the zone 4 group, I passed by a young fellow with partly purple hair. He noticed me and smiled excitedly. He had in his hands the Bhagavad-git

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We locked ourselves up in service to our current drama, Witness Gopal. We were being rigid with ourselves and even staying aloof from the reading of the Gita. The congregation had come for the annual recitation of the 700 verses to commemorate the sacred dialogue between the wise Krishna and the archer, Arjuna.  

Our cast’s absence from the reading was not a deviation (we were in the same building, the temple), as the next morning we would be departing for Montreal and Ottawa on a blitz to perf

The festival of Gaura Purnima is upon us once more, and whether you are physically present or not, we gladly invite you to join us in celebrating! Take advantage of the chance this year to serve Sri Pancha Tattva on Gaura Purnima and receive Gauranga Mahaprabhu’s unending blessings!

Please visit the Seva Sponsorship Forms here: 
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धरूनी मौन उत्तम, असे नित्य ज्यांची स्वानंद गती |
माते सकल मुनीश्रेष्ठ ते वंदिताती तुला त्रयजगती |
करी शोकनाश विश्वांचा, प्रसन्न मुखपद्म तुझे समर्थ अति |
स्वर्गाधिक-रम्य निकुंज धरेवरी, आई तुझी ती वस्ति |

वृषभानूची वंशवल्ली तू शोभसी नंदसुताची अंगना |
कधी करशील गे माते कृपाकटाक्ष करूनी मातृभावना |
लागू दे करूणेचा पवन शीतल तव त्या मेघनयना |
चातक संतान तुझे म

Happy, happy New Year,
I wish you, O my dear,
Have a blissful life,
Free from lust and fear. |1|

The enemies within,
Which, cannot be seen,
Are lust and anger,
Those force us to commit sin. |2|

If we remain sinful,
How can we be peaceful?
O my dear, I have to tell you,
Awake, arise and be careful. |3|

Life is very precious,
We have to be serious,
To make the best use of it,
And prevent the greatest loss. |4|

The greatest loss,
Is failure to cross,
The cycle of birth, old age,
Disease and death.