The next day was Vyasa-puja day, the celebration of Prabhupada’s seventy-fourth birthday. That morning a package arrived from New York containing several copies of the Vyasa-puja booklet, a twenty-five-page paperback filled with homages from Prabhupada’s disciples.
Months before, one of the devotees had discovered an old issue of a magazine published by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati; the magazine contained a Vyasa-puja homage Prabhupada had written commemorating the appearance day of his own
A talk given on Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja seeking to understand the unparalleled contribution he has made to the history of Gaudiya Vaisnavism This picture showing Srila Prabhupada with godbrothers and friends is both rare and revealing. Rare as it is one of a kind. Revealing because Prabhupada is very animated, with most others setting their gaze on him. While we cannot be certain, it is reasonable to assume that this conversation could be about the epic journey that Prabhupada was soon to
1) O Krsna, Who descended in the province of Mathura, O Lord Who gives the great gift of pure love for Yourself, O Perfromer of extraordinary pastimes, O great Treasure-house of various kinds of sweetness, O Lord Who is full of transcendental opulences, great mercy and majesty. All glories unto You.
2) O Krsna, O Deliverer of the Pandavas and Protector of King Pariksit, everyone should hear talks in relation with You, just as King Pariksit who enquired about Your pastimes.
3) O Krsna, you are s
By Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
It was Janmastami, the annual celebration of the advent of Lord Krsna some five thousand years before. Residents of Calcutta, mostly Vaisnavas (devotees of Lord Krsna) but also many Muslims and even some British, were observing the festive day, moving here and there through the city’s streets to visit the temples of Lord Krsna. Devout Vaisnavas, fasting until midnight, chanted Hare Krsna and heard about the birth and activities of Krsna from Srimad-Bhagavatam, one of
By Atma Tattva Das
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Padayatra celebrations in the Czech Republic, establishing a legacy that transcends generations. The event, which involves a spiritual journey on foot, has been a steadfast symbol of devotion, culture, and community for ISKCON devotees worldwide. In an exclusive interview with the second-generation leader Nrsimha Caitanya Das, the dynamic spirit and enduring impact of this Padayatra is explored.
As this year’s Czech Republic Padayatra ma
I spent some time today with two bhakti friends in Central Park with tall trees to shade us. It was by the edge of this calming space that Karuna Sindhu and I walked that last day of my last walk across Canada. It was the end of June 2014, and we encountered a drizzle most of that day.
As I wrote in The Saffron Path, "It was the final day of my fourth trek across Canada. I was walking with companion monk, Karuna Sindhu, through a wet west coast drizzle. There was no plan for a major reception,
Coming Soon!
Jhulan Yatra is starting from August 27th to August 31, 2023.
Sri Janmashtami, September 7th
Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day: September 8th
The appearance of Srimati Thakurani, September 20th
Sri Lalita Shasthi, September 21st
Radhastami: Appearance of Srimati Radharani, September 23rd
With all these auspicious festivities fast approaching and very closely packed, we want to first use the opportunity to thank all our esteemed donors who took the month of Purushottama ve
By Maharishi Das
One week ago my dear god brother Ananta Acarya Prabhu presented me with the most wonderful collection of Hare Krishna Vinyl LP’s, I have had these in the past but never such good copies.
I am always amazed how so many individuals have never heard of the Hare Krishna movement, and have never heard the Maha Mantra. I feel so humbled as I can introduce many to the process through sound and also with prasadam as together with a listening session I can also feed them Krishna prasada
It gives us great bliss to inform that we at ISKCON Ujjain got the wonderful opportunity to spread the glories of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupada to hundreds of villages in Madhya Pradesh
MP Government (MP Jan Abhiyan Parishad in association with the Cultural Department, Public Relations Department, M.P. Tourism Department, and Acharya Shankar Sanskriti Ekta Nyas) organized a Sneh Yatra in all 52 districts of the M.P. State.
The objective of this Yatra was to create harmony among
Mayapur Clean & Green has expanded its service to address one of the most dangerous kinds of waste for one’s health and the environment: electronic or e-waste, including phones, computers, cables, earphones, refrigerators, batteries, AC units, and similar items.
Mayapur Clean & Green is an initiative formed by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi to fulfill the need for an effective garbage management system in Mayapur. For the last two years, she has been working with her team, which includes Marvi, Vrajaj
At the Science World we did gather
And took a strike right at her
This illusion, maya, who is not
Received a black eye, yes, she got
We ripped through the condo town
From the street I took a look around
Chanters blocked, so I peered up
Yes, my eyes then veered up
And viewed the people from the balcony
Do they approve of our modality?
There were drum beats, loud voices galore
For some it's a bore, others a score
Religious stuff, forget it!
Free fun, let's give it some credit
We live in a world,
Rules Srila Prabhupada’s Lived By
Don’t blindly follow until you can follow blindly
Question everything. If it is false, leave it; but if it is true surrender to it.
“You must test the spiritual master for one year. And when you are convinced that here is a person I can follow blindly, then you accept.”
Live your why
Know your purpose and deeply connect with it. Never deviate from you mission and enroll others to help you fulfill it.
“My mission is to save human society.”
No personal agenda
Pur
By JG.Carand Das, Assisting Manager
Introduction:
I recently spoke with a dear friend who left ISKCON to join an evangelical movement. When I asked him why he made such a change, his answer was eye-opening. He said, “In my heart, Krishna will always be there, but I joined the evangelicals because I felt important, taken care of, and loved in their congregation.”
What Is Congregation and Why Do We Need Them?
According to the dictionary, a congregation is a gathering of people, especially for rel
Mahendra dasa was vice president of the Pittsburgh temple when I joined there in 1972. I was an inexperienced 19 year old and he was a worldly grownup of 27 so he naturally became my mentor. When Srila Prabhupada came to Pittsburgh that year Mahendra took the lead in preparing for that visit, which included renovating the temple which he mostly did himself. He also helped to organize Visnujana Swami’s Transcendental Rock Opera performance, wherein Prabhupada spoke, at a prestigious concert hall
By Thomas Haribol
With nearly 20 years of success and the expansion of Krishna House ashrams, the leaders of this transformative approach have recently published a resource outlining the principles and practices that can be replicated by other devotees seeking to attract and form young people interested in Krishna Bhakti.
This second edition of “Krishna House: ISKCON Ashramites in the West” was published by Sweetsong Books in July 2023 and authored by Kalakantha Dasa and Jitamitra Dasi, both di
There is just a little more I wanted to say in regard to yesterday's flight. After meeting Eli, a young Asian student who took keen interest in my garb and what it all stood for, another person on this plane approached me with a big smile.
"Do you remember me? We only met on the phone. It was during the pandemic 2 1/2 years ago when I was telling you of my 'God experience'. You told me you were sitting on a park bench when we talked."
"Yes, I do remember that bench and the talk," I said. I was g
By Atma Tattva Das
In the heart of Manila, a unique artistic journey awaits as the Krishna Balaram Ashram (ISKCON Manila) prepares to host its much-anticipated Krishna Bhakti 3 art exhibition. Emerging as a collaborative initiative driven by a common Krishna Conscious vision, this exhibition promises to transcend the boundaries of artistic expression and spirituality, inviting attendees to experience a blend of creative ingenuity and profound devotion.
The Krishna Balaram Ashram, originally foun
By Thomas Haribol
The “World Holy Name Festival,” commemorating the September 17th arrival of Srila Prabhupada in America on September 17, 1965, will be marked by devotees worldwide on September 17-23, 2023. This expression of gratitude to ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya is organized by ISKCON’s Kirtan Ministry, headed by Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, Jagannatha Kirtananda Das, and Dinanukampa Devi Dasi.
The annual “World Holy Name Festival,” branded the “World Kirtan Festival” in North America and Euro
