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
Walking by yourself through foliage can be a beautiful experience. It's the green that is your company and maybe even your canopy. But tonight, by my two sides, are friends of the Bhakti Academy, Uday and Ambarisha. Always eager for an adventure are these two younger chaps.
Our spontaneous decision to go to a local ravine was enough to satisfy anyone who wants to buld up gratitude for what the Creator has done for us. The colours, smells, textures, and tastes cannot be purchased. You pay by app
Transcend, by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust India, is a divine collection of summarized Vedic knowledge written by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Explore a power-packed library of over 600 eBooks and 8000 hours of audiobooks in 11 languages, including Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavad Gita, and Chaitanya Caritamrita. Artistically crafted with world-class narration, each audiobook from Transcend b
In this video, His Holiness Bhakti Vinoda Swami speaks about Transcend, a spiritual audiobook/eBook app published by Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.
In this video, Gauranga Das talks about Transcend, a groundbreaking app by the BBT, bringing together all of Srila Prabhupada's books in audio and ebook format.
This app is a one-stop shop for seekers who wish to access Srila Prabhupada's teachings anytime, anywhere. With over 8,000 hours of audio recordings, users can now listen to his books on the go, wherever they are. For those who prefer to read, the app library consists of over 600 titles consisting of the world’s oldest spiritual books
In this video, His Holiness Lokanath Swami speaks about the Transcend app, a world’s first-of-its-kind app that brings all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings to light in the form of audiobooks and eBooks. The app contains over 8,000 hours of audio recordings of the world’s oldest self-discovery and transformative knowledge books, as well as 600+ complimentary eBooks in one place. In the middle of our modern hectic lives, Transcend helps us stay in touch with our spiritual side and learn how to seek
Simply put, the chanting of the Hare Krsna mahamantra is our main interest. In the Holy Name, there are 3 words – Hare, Krsna and Rama. In this, we can see that Hare is representing Srimati Radharani, Rama is representing Lord Balarama and Krsna is representing the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna Himself. Besides Krsna, we can see that Srimati Radharani and Lord Balarama are our main focus. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur explains that for those who are liberated and in the madh
The Balarama Pranams
namas te halagraha
namas te musalayudha
namas te revati-kanta
namas te bhakta-vatsala
namas te dharani-dhara
namas te balanam srestha
pralambare namas te ‘stu
ehi mam krsna-purvaja
From Garga-samhita Canto 8: Chapter Thirteen
Text 1
duryodhana uvaca
balabhadrasya devasya
pradvipaka maha-mune
namnam sahasram me bruhi
guhyam deva-ganair api
Duryodhana said: O great sage Pradvipaka, please tell me the thousand names of Lord Balarama, names kept secret from even the demigods.
T
Naturally, during the course of a month, I think about my biological family. Surving are five siblings. In order of age they are Connie, Jerry, Rose Ann, and set of twins, Paul and Pauline. I am the oldest. When there is a birthday among us, we share in a congratulations over the phone. We talk silly at that time. What’s unique about us is that we are all a year or a year-and-a-half apart from each other, so in our time growing up together, we were quite close in our dealings with each other. T
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Africa (BBT) hosted the 10th Annual Bhaktivedanta Swami Lecture, presented in honour of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977), the founder of ISKCON and the BBT. His literary contribution continues to be appreciated by global audiences for his Vedic commentary on national priorities like education and leadership. The lecture premiered today, August 30th, on YouTube.
This year’s Bhaktivedanta Swami Lecture focuses on AI, Humanity, and God
