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Over the last few years, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) has been gathering helpful videos on the Cosmology of the Srimad Bhagavatam. These insightful presentations, offered by several well-known ISKCON devotees, authors, and scholars, provide diverse perspectives on the rich subject matter.

The TOVP offers a helpful introduction to the content, emphasizing the need for an open mind. “The subject is extremely complex and sometimes confusing because we are dealing with a subject that

There is no doubt in my mind that my days in the Prairies are enwrapped in adventure, but it is also a time for sacrifice for greater gains, in this case, for Jagannath. The 12 hours or so, that Mahadev, Annapurna and I spent on the road today is for His pleasure. Initially I was hoping to see a Chariot Fest for Him in Regina, then Winnipeg and continuing east, but the Universal Lord has His own plans. For the sake of being present at the 2nd annual “rope and wheels” event in Red Deer, I wante

So, the countdown has officially begun! Sri Krishna Janmashtami is on the 26th of August, and there are numerous opportunities for everyone to render service to their Lordship and receive His divine mercy. Let us embrace the divine presence of Krishna, celebrating His pastimes and seeking His eternal blessings.  

We cordially invite the entire worldwide devotee to join us in celebrating this year’s Sri Krishna Janmashtami! Come with a heart open to receive the mercy of the Lord!

Hare krsna Hare

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नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः ।
न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ।। 23।।

न– कभी नहीं;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;छिन्दन्ति– खण्ड-खण्ड कर सकते हैं;शस्त्राणि– हथियार;न– कभी नहीं;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;दहति– जला सकता है;पावकः– अग्नि;न– कभी नहीं;च– भी;एनम्– इस आत्मा को;क्लेदयन्ति– भिगो सकता है;आपः– जल;न– कभी नहीं;शोषयति– सुखा सकता है;मारुतः– वायु।

भावार्थ : यह आत्मा न तो कभी किसी शस्त्र द्वारा खण्ड-खण्ड किया जा सकता है, न अग्नि द्वारा जलाया

Rukmini Devi Dasi, an early disciple of Srila Prabhupada, spoke to global leaders at the four-day ISKCON Communications Conference held at Radhadesh in May. It was the thirtieth conference organized by ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) and explored several relevant issues facing ISKCON today. The title of her presentation was “Srila Prabhupada and His Women Disciples in Context.”

Rukmini is the founder of the Urban Devi collective, a vibrant online platform, in addition to serving as a member

By Atma Tattva Das

When you think of the vibrant and awe-inspiring Rathayatra posters that grace festivals across the globe, one name stands out: Chakra Nadi Dasi. Her artistic rendition of Lord Jagannath, with those extra large eyes, has become a symbol synonymous with the joyous celebration of Rathayatra. This iconic image was even seen in China on a harinam banner and became the Food For Life logo in the country. It has also been used on many ISKCON festival posters, t-shirts, and various fe

Vaikuntha put us on the road for Regina. The sky, clouds and valleys are scenic. Of course, there are the herds of cattle, grazing. Human population is sparse until one gets to Regina. And next to Regina is White City where we ventured.

One of the first homes in White City and established in the early 70’s is the house of Jagannath and Chintomani, who pioneered Krishna Consciousness in the province. They deserve our visit. He is 92 and she is 87. Health is challenging these days, especially for

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वांसासि जीर्णानि यथा विहाय नवानि गृह्णाति नरोSपराणि ।
तथा शरीराणि विहाय जीर्णा - न्यन्यानि संयाति नवानि देहि ।। 22।।

वासांसि– वस्त्रों को;जीर्णानि– पुराने तथा फटे;यथा– जिस प्रकार;विहाय– त्याग कर;नवानि– नए वस्त्र;गृह्णाति– ग्रहण करता है;नरः– मनुष्य;अपराणि– अन्य;तथा– उसी प्रकार;शरीराणि– शरीरों को;विहाय– त्याग कर;जीर्णानि– वृद्ध तथा व्यर्थ;अन्यानि– भिन्न;संयाति– स्वीकार करता है;नवानि– नये;देही– देहधारी आत्मा।

भावार्थ : जिस प्रकार मनुष्य पुर

Date: 12-14 August 2024

Trainer: Ajita das (Avelo Roy)

Number of Participants: 210+ (male and female security guards), divided into batches of 70 per day

Duration: 6 hours per day, with 40% theory and 60% practical role-playing

Objective: To enhance the skills and knowledge of security guards in providing excellent pilgrim & devotee care, ensuring temple security, and handling various situations effectively.

Module Highlights:

– Pilgrim & devotee care and temple security
– Effective communicat

By Atma Tattva Das

Nestled in the vibrant capital of Colombia, ISKCON Bogotá has become a strong source of spiritual guidance and community development under the leadership of Harinam Gauranga Das. His dedication and service to the mission of Krishna consciousness have transformed the temple into a thriving center for spiritual growth and outreach.

Harinam Gauranga, born in Colombia in 1980, began his spiritual journey in 2009 when he first encountered Krishna Consciousness. Initiated by Jayapa

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

In a recent interview with ISKCON News, Praghosa Das shared important details about the establishment of the European Leadership Mela (ELM), its aims and significance in contemporary times, and the agenda for this year’s Fall ELM event.

The History and Mission of the ELM

“In Europe, just before 1997, a few years prior to the establishment of the ELM, the European RGB (Regional Governing Board) was created. In many ways, this body acts as a mini GBC for the Eur

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न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि- न्नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः ।

अजो नित्यः शाश्वतोSयं पुराणोन हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे ।। 20।।

न– कभी नहीं;जायते– जन्मता है;म्रियते– मरता है;कदाचित्– कभी भी (भूत, वर्तमान या भविष्य);न– कभी नहीं;अयम्– यह;भूत्वा– होकर;भविता– होने वाला;वा– अथवा;न– नहीं;भूयः– अथवा,पुनःहोने वाला है;अजः– अजन्मा;नित्य– नित्य;शाश्वत– स्थायी;अयम्– यह;पुराणः– सबसे प्राचीन;न– नहीं;हन्यते– मारा जाता है;हन्यमाने– मारा जाकर;शरीरे– शरीर में;

भावा

By Urmila Devi Dasi

Activities and stories about Lord Balarama! Lots of fun things to do for children aged 2-18.

Here are many stories about Balarama, along with activities about the stories. The story activities were created by the Hare Krishna School in Auckland, New Zealand, under the direction of Prana dasa. There are also dozens of Balarama-centered activities in the areas of scripture, Deity worship, devotee association, holy places, and Balarama’s holy name. Have some transcendental fu

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मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः ।
अगामापायिनोSनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत ।।14 ।।

मात्रा-स्पर्शाः– इन्द्रियविषय;तु– केवल;कौन्तेय– हे कुन्तीपुत्र;शीत– जाड़ा;उष्ण– ग्रीष्म;सुख– सुख;दुःख– तथा दुख;दाः– देने वाले;आगम– आना;अपायिनः– जाना;अनित्याः– क्षणिक;तान्– उनको;तितिक्षस्व– सहन करने का प्रयत्न करो;भारत– हे भरतवंशी।

भावार्थ : हे कुन्तीपुत्र! सुख तथा दुख का क्षणिक उदय तथा कालक्रम में उनका अन्तर्धान होना सर्दी तथा गर्मी की ऋतुओं के

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देहिनोSस्मिन्यथा देहे कौमारं यौवनं जरा ।
तथा देहान्तरप्राप्तिर्धीरस्तत्र न मुह्यति ।। 13 ।।

देहिनः– शरीर धारी की;अस्मिन्– इसमें;यथा– जिस प्रकार;देहे– शरीर में;कौमराम्– बाल्यावस्था;यौवनम्– यौवन, तारुण्य;जरा– वृद्धावस्था;तथा– उसी प्रकार;देह-अन्तर– शरीर के स्थानान्तरण की;प्राप्– उपलब्धि;धीरः– धीर व्यक्ति;तत्र– उस विषय में;न– कभी नहीं;मुह्यति– मोह को प्राप्त होता है।

भावार्थ : जिस प्रकार शरीरधारी आत्मा इस (वर्तमान) शरीर में बाल्यावस्था से त

The 2024 Srila Prabhupada Tributes Book has just been released in multiple digital formats. Each year, “the book provides an opportunity for all of Srila Prabhupada’s direct disciples to express their realizations, reflections, and gratitude – and for other devotees to read and reflect upon what these disciples have expressed,” notes the Introduction. “The book can [also] help fill your mind with thoughts of Srila Prabhupada and his devotees as the sacred day of Vyasa-puja draws near. And later

By Atma Tattva Das

As environmental challenges continue to escalate, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life has become crucial. Religious festivals, often marked by large gatherings and elaborate preparations, provide an opportunity to promote environmental awareness. The Hare Krishna community, guided by Lord Krishna’s teachings, is uniquely positioned to lead by example. Krishna, often depicted as the protector of nature, embodies the principles of environmental stewardshi

Who is Lord Balarama?

Lord Balarama is an expansion of Lord Krishna glorified in the Vedic Puranas and Itihasas. Krishna is the spiritually manifest Supreme Person, whose internal spiritual energy is the all-pervading Brahman. He is glorified as Narayana, Vasudeva, Mahavishnu, Hari, Vishnu, and many other names. Shiva and Brahma are said to be His qualitative expansions. He is the Supreme Lord, the Lord of all universes. Everything emanates from Him and dissolves back in Him. He is the cause of

We read from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 19:

TEXT 1

vrndavaniyam rasa-keli-vartam
  kalena luptam nija-saktim utkah
sancarya rupe vyatanot punah sa
  prabhur vidhau prag iva loka-srstim

TRANSLATION

Before the creation of this cosmic manifestation, the Lord enlightened the heart of Lord Brahma with the details of the creation and manifested the Vedic knowledge. In exactly the same way, the Lord, being anxious to revive the Vrndavana pastimes of Lord Krsna, impregnated the heart