Swedish Scholar Recognizes Bhaktisiddhanta's Unique Contributions

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"One of the most interesting results of my research is that Sarasvati represents a countercurrent to more well-known Hindu non-dualists such as Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda."

Traditional and modern Hinduism have an extensive monotheistic (belief in one God) branch that in many ways can be compared with the Christian notion of the person and a personal relationship to God. This is in spite of the the fact

Vrindavana’s 24-Hour Kirtan Promotes Constant Chanting

Aindra Dasa revived the project in 1986.

As Kirtan—India’s ancient call and response chanting—grows in popularity in western yoga circles, ISKCON devotees are keen to remind chanters of kirtan’s true focus of personal devotion to God. They’re also on a mission to spread awareness of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu—the fifteenth century saint who is revered as none other than God himself by Gaudiya Vaishnavas—as the figure who introduced kirtan to th

Knowledge and renunciation are nothing but two sides of the same coin and one is necessary to give rise to the other. Home is nothing but the place for staying, food is nothing but the energy required for sustaining our body, and knowledge is nothing but an aid to attain salvation. Anything thatcaused obstacles in the way of salvation is ignorance. A living being is boundto receive the fruits of action no matter whether they are good or bad

Bhakti Caru Swami Addresses UN Group in New York

ISKCON Sannyasi Bhakti Caru Swami met with the CSVGC (Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this November 14.

The NGO (Non-governmental organization) had expressed an interest in meeting him during their annual Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, from October 20 – 24th. But Bhakti Caru Swami was unable to attend due to health complications of godbrother Jayapataka Swami.

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ISKCON Makes a Splash at Kumbha Mela

Devotees bathe Srila Prabhupada on the day of "First Royal Bath."

Hundreds of ash-covered men marching into the river along with soulful chants of Vedic hymns. A multitude of people from varied backgrounds, jostling in and out of their tents. The sight of lamps and flowers being offered into the river in a spiritually-surcharged atmosphere. Such activity characterizes the largest spiritual gathering in the world: the Kumbha Mela.

Purna Kumbha Mela, held once in

Srila Prabhupada met his Guru Maharaj Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur

Prabhupada in 1922, and on the very first meeting he was convinced by

him that Krishna consciousness was the most urgent need.

He further added that he should spread the teachings of Lord Chaitanya all over the world.

Srila Prabhupada immediately accepted him as his spiritual master in his heart.

Srila Prabhupada, then Abhay Charan De,began to associate with the devotees of the

Gaudiya Math, established by Bhakti SiddhantaSa

November 28, 2009 was celebrated as Gita Jayantiday. This was the very day more than 5000 years back that Lord Krishna spoke the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to his dearest friend and disciple Arjuna. It was spoken at a time when Arjuna was completely baffled by the circumstances in his life and was all but ready to give up his kshatriya duties. After hearing the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna was ready to go on with his duties in the right perspective, without bothering about happiness or sadness, loss o