By Atma Tattva Das
Driven to share the Holy Name, the Bhakti Bloom team has planted the seeds of unity and spiritual awakening at their inaugural Kirtan mela, a two-day extravaganza spanning July 29th and 30th, 2023, near Berlin, Germany. This transformative event drew seekers from diverse backgrounds, offering them a fragrant bouquet of melodies, profound spiritual insights, and a unique opportunity to commune with the Divine.
The event was a resounding success, and its inception and developme
By Atma Tattva Das
Devotee Care South Africa (DCSA), an integral part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in South Africa, recently hosted a highly relevant End-of-Life Seminar at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple in Durban during the last week of August 2023. The seminar, held in collaboration with the Bhaktivedanta Medical Association (BMA), provided invaluable insights into the delicate subject of end-of-life care.
The seminar addressed the profound questions and
Tomorrow Is Parshva Ekadashi || Also Called Vamana Dwadashi – Vamanadev Appearance
(On This Auspicious Day, One Should Fast From Grains)
Lord Vamanadev is the fifteen incarnations of the lord, In this form, the Lord figures were that of a dwarf, and His bodily hue was blackish, and He was dressed in yellow garments. Lord Viṣṇu appeared at an auspicious moment on Śravaṇa-dvādaśī when the Abhijit star had arisen. At that time, in all the three worlds (including the higher planetary system, outer
Introduction: Radha Ashtami, also known as Radhashtami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. It marks the auspicious appearance day of Radha Rani, the divine consort of Lord Krishna. Radha Ashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the bright half of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar, typically occurring in August or September. In this blog, we will explore the significance, rituals, and cultural aspects of Radha Ashtami.
The Signi
By Rasananda Sankirtana Dasa
On September 22nd-24th, 2023, the community of Radha-Parisisvara temple will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the installation of Sri-Sri Radha-Parisisvara on the most auspicious day of Radhastami.
On the 22nd, a Maha Harinam will proceed from place Saint-Michel (the historical location where devotees would go on Harinam back then) to rue Lesueur (which was the former location of the temple), passing by Luxembourg Park, where Srila Prabhupada once held an ini
Discover Your Teaching Potential with the Teacher Training Course I & II
Are you ready to embark on a transformative teaching journey? The Teacher Training Course is your gateway to becoming an empowered teacher and preacher in the Krishna Consciousness movement. This dynamic six-day course, guided by HG Aniruddha Dasa (TTC I) and HG Rsi Kumara Dasa (TTC II), offers a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond the classroom, equipping you with essential skills that can be applied in various fac
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The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry (IDWM) acts on behalf of the GBC to ensure that the worship in our temples and centres is done according to the standards as given by Srila Prabhupada. It also provides training for devotees interested in developing their skills and abilities as Pujaris and brahmanas. The Ministry is also presently compiling ‘position papers’ that address often asked questions related to worship. By closely studying and researching Srila Prabhupada’s books, conversations and let
Srimati Radharani is the queen of Vrindavana and dear most devotee of Lord Sri Krishna. She is an expert in all the fine arts and Her transcendental form is like an ocean of nectar. Her splendid bodily luster is like the yellow pigment gorocana, molten gold, or stationary lightning. She wears wonderfully beautiful blue garments and She is decorated with various pearls and flowers.
Srimati Radharani is the ideal maha-bhagvat. As the most excellent devotee, She is also the most compassionate. She
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ॐ अपवित्र: पवित्रो वेत्यस्य वामदेव ऋषि: विष्णुर्देवता गायत्रीच्छन्द: हृदि पवित्रकरणे विनियोग:।
ॐ अपवित्र पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोऽपि वा।
य: स्मरेत् पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तर: शुचि:।।
( २ ) त्रिराचमनम्
अन्तर्जानुहस्त: संहताङ्गुलिना शुद्धजलं गृहीत्वा मुक्ताङगुष्ठकनिष्ठेनवामेनान्वारब्धपाणिना ब्रह्मतीर्थेन त्रिरप: पिबेत्।
१ 👉 ॐ केशवाय नमः
२ 👉 ॐ नारायणाय नमः
३ 👉 ॐ माधवाय नमः
४ 👉 ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः
( ३ ) आसनशुद्धि:
ॐ पृथ्वीतिमन्त्रस्य मेरुपृष्ठ ऋषि: सुतलं छन्द: कूर्मो देवता आसने विन
The 6th annual MAN-tra Men’s Retreat is returning in just a few weeks to New Vrindaban, West Virginia, USA. Space is still available for the gathering which runs from Friday, September 29th thru Sunday, October 1st.
With an aim to empower devotee men to integrate Krishna consciousness into all aspects of their lives, the MAN-tra Retreat was conceived by H.H. Bhaktimarga Swami and H.G. Anuttama Prabhu in 2018. Every year the retreat features a variety of special guest speakers covering topics rel
By Atma Tattva Das
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, ISKCON’s 12th European Farm Conference is back and poised to make a significant impact on the future of agriculture. The event is organized by the GBC Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture and will be held on a working farm in Zum Oberdorf, Jesewitz, Germany, from September 29th to October 1st, 2023. Devotees are encouraged to register soon at the following link.
ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, h
One of my main purposes in the visit to the Vancouver area was to participate in a restructuring of our admin team at the ISKCON spiritual community. That involves a reassigning of posts in the management and a welcoming in of new volunteers.
I see it like playing cards and the shuffling that it features. No cards need removing from the deck. Each one is simply moved to a different location or department. The family is one. All members are important.
Our new president is Nitai Rama, AKA Stephen
The influence of maya is very difficult to overcome. In our scriptures, the material energy is therefore compared to an ocean. When you sail the ocean you never know when the weather will become stormy and high waves will make it impossible for you to continue your journey. Material life is similar – you never know when difficulties will shake you. Krishna explains this fact to Uddhava and then says: “Devotees are like a strong boat that comes to rescue those persons who are repeatedly rising a
All yogis are careful about what they eat…or at least they should be. Food is not only connected to our physical well being but also our karmic footprint. In general, we tend to be rather neglectful of karma, nature’s law of action and reaction. As humans, we imagine ourselves above the law, different from nature, and somehow immune to its rules.
But indeed, every single thing we do, every move we make, is not without its impact on our lives – now and in the future. Eating is an obvious and eas
This weekend, ISKCON communities are hosting festivals worldwide, from Color Festivals in Columbus, Ohio, and Moundsville, West Virginia, to Ratha Yatra processions in Bulgaria, Brighton, and Bloomington.
Festival of Color at Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, New Vrindaban, WV. Jai Krishna and Ananda Groove Band on stage.
ISKCON Columbus, a growing community in Ohio, is holding their first-ever Color Festival and less than 100 miles away in Mason (near Cincinnati), devotees are guiding a Ratha Yatra
During the September 6th Krishna Janmashtami festivities at ISKCON NYC, special guest New York State Senator Roxanne Persaud presented an official citation to ISKCON NYC’s Temple President Hansarupa Dasa, noting the exemplary service the organization has offered the community.
Senator Persaud, a Democrat representing the 19th Senate District, is a former education administrator with a long history of community service. She was elected to the State Senate in November 2015 after serving in the St
The story of Kubja, also known as Trivakra (one who's bent in three places), is something our morning sadhana crew is delighting in. Verse 10.42.10 from the Bhagavatam, goes like this in relation to the story. The hunchback Kubja said, "Come, O hero, let us go to my house. I cannot bear to leave you here. O best of males, please take pity on me, since you have agitated my mind."
The background to this message is that Krishna and brother Balarama entered the city of Mathura. On the way to delive
A recent short documentary released by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) explores the unlikely and inspiring journey of the Srimad Bhagavatam to Antarctica, the most remote continent on Earth.
Antarctica, the Earth’s southernmost continent, is primarily covered by a massive ice sheet that holds about 70% of the world’s fresh water. Despite being home to various life forms, like penguins and seals, no permanent human population resides on the continent year-round. Instead, Antarctica hosts a rot
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Founded in 2016, the Govardhan Skill Centre, an initiative of Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV), is filling a massive gap among rural and tribal residents by providing educational and employment opportunities.
The institution was conceived by HH Radhanath Swami and has been operating under the leadership of HG Maithili Priya Devi Dasi (Mrs. Maithili Desai), the Sri Nityananda Educational Trust, and APAR Industries Ltd.
The Govardhan Skill Centre, as an educational in
