A poem by Shantipriya to The Walking Monk:
3 DAYS OF THE WALKING MONK
O’er Suriname’s green and sunlit land
A monk walks softly, staff in hand
Bhaktimarga Swami, with steps so true
Guided hearts to a higher view
Three days he stayed, a fleeting grace
His spirit brightened every space
With every mile, each stride so pure
He taught of paths that can endure
Through city streets and forest trails
We shared our stories, songs, and tales
Forty
Hare Krishna,
PAMHO, all glories to Srila Prabhupada. I have Radha Krishna deities, however on each deity only one ear is pierced (has a hole). How can i go about putting on earrings, the place that I've purchased from said I can drill it but i'm afraid that will hurt for the deities. Thank you ! Hare Krishna!
The Mayapur Institute is set to celebrate 25 years of exemplary service to the global ISKCON community through its commitment to systematic sastric education. From February 14-16, 2025, the Institute’s campus in Mayapur will host a grand event, bringing together devotees, alumni, and well-wishers from around the world.
The event’s detailed schedule features diverse and meaningful highlights, and the celebration promises to be a landmark occasion, reflecting the Institute’s enduring contribution
JANUARY 15, 2024 – Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, was one of the guests at the grand inauguration of the Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohanji Temple (ISKCON Kharghar) in Navi, Mumbai. Spread over nine acres, it is the second-largest Temple in Asia, taking over 12 years to build. “Many thousands have gathered for the inauguration, which was presided over by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who spoke beautifully, full of heartfelt appreciation for ISKCON, for Srila P
Continuing on with my padayatra (festival on foot), the district west of the capital city becomes more rural with indigenous exotic trees. Ninety-three percent of the landcover in Suriname is trees, making it the most foresty nation in the world. That’s pretty cool!
Sanjaya and I covered 10 kilometres, 16 rounds of japa meditation in humid 27 º Celsius temperatures. Dogs make their presence known. Most of them are on the other side of the gate. Those that aren’t get kind of close. T
By Valentina Da Rold
On December 30th, the Hare Krishna ISKCON Luque Mandir temple received a pleasant visit from the Indian ambassador, Yogeshwar Sangwan. During his stay, the ambassador shared inspiring stories about the deities Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nrisimha Deva, creating an atmosphere of spirituality and warmth in the community. Sangwan expressed that he felt “at home,” a comment that the temple members received with joy and gratitude.
As a token of appreciation and to strengthe
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
JANUARY 15- Mahavatar Narasimha, a stereoscopic 3D film by Ashwin Kumar based on Lord Narasimha, is set for global release in the summer of 2025, with an official trailer released today. Recognized for its historical significance in Indian animation, the film was selected as one of the top five Hindi films at the 55th International Film Festival of India. Distributed by Hombale Films, it will be released in five Indian and several international languages.
In a
Thoughts of the wildfire in Los Angeles are reeling in my mind as I walk the dark early hours. My mantras are prayers of concern and help for the many victims. It is a very troubled world.
Meanwhile, the world is quiet here on Kwatta Street going westbound. The occasional car comes by. There is no honking or any agitation from motorists who are viewing the four of us in dhotis on a narrow two-lane in single file. Dogs barking is occasional. Once the sun hints at rising, we see Indian co
For Gopala Bhatta Gosvami’s appearance day I thought to read a verse and purport about him from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, Chapter Ten, “The Branches of the Caitanya Tree”:
TEXT 105
sri gopala bhatta eka sakha sarvottama
rupa-sanatana-sange yanra prema-alapana
TRANSLATION
Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, the forty-seventh branch, was one of the great and exalted branches of the tree. He always engaged in discourses about love of Godhead in the company of Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami.
PUR
Srila Narottama dasa Thakura has sung: “daya koro sri acarya prabhu srinivasa, ramacandra sanga mage narottama dasa—O Srinivasa acarya Prabhu, kindly have mercy upon me; Narottama dasa always prays for the association of Ramacandra Kaviraja.”
Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja was one of the internal associates of Narottama Thakura. The two of them were practically inseparable. Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja had obtained the full mercy and blessings of Srinivasa acarya. Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja’s father’s na
Shri Ramachandra Kaviraja was the disciple of Shrinivasa Acharya Prabhu and the very intimate friend of Narottama dasa Thakura. His father was Chiranjiva Sena and Mother Shri Sunanda. Chiranjiva was originally an inhabitant of Kumara nagar but after marrying the daughter of Shri Damodara Kavi he moved to Shri Khanda.
“Chiranjiva Sena was a pure Devotee very much loved by Narahari Sarkar and the other residents of Shri Khanda. He was extremely learned in all matters and his wife was very chaste a
Srila Narottama dasa Thakura has sung: “daya koro sri acarya prabhu srinivasa, ramacandra sanga mage narottama dasa—O Srinivasa acarya Prabhu, kindly have mercy upon me; Narottama dasa always prays for the association of Ramacandra Kaviraja.”
Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja was one of the internal associates of Narottama Thakura. The two of them were practically inseparable. Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja had obtained the full mercy and blessings of Srinivasa acarya. Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja’s father’s name
Over 500 years ago, in the sacred land of Navadvipa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna, appeared as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Taking on the golden hue of Srimati Radharani, He descended to distribute the yuga-dharma of sankirtan—congregational chanting of the holy names. His life exemplified devotion, compassion, and the unifying power of kirtan, transforming the hearts of countless souls and ushering in a golden age of Krishna bhakti.
This year, as we prepare for the grand festival
My beloved husband, the British devotee His Grace Adwaita Acharya Das (Alan Hole), departed on July 9th.
My husband joined the movement in Cardiff at the beginning of 1970. Kulashekar Das had started a temple there. He joined together with a rather large group of men named “the Cardiff boys.” They were my husband, who was named Adwaita Acharya Das, Narahari, Vichitraveria, Smarahari, Bhajahari, Gunanava and a few more. After a while, the temple in Cardiff was closed, and they all moved to the B
HareKrishnaSearch.com is a groundbreaking tool that redefines how devotees engage with spiritual knowledge online. Officially launched with the support of S.B. Keshava Swami, this search engine is specifically tailored for seekers of Krishna Consciousness. Referred to as the “Google for the Hare Krishnas,” this new platform has been designed by devotees, for devotees, to provide fast, accurate, and bona fide access to spiritual wisdom.
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At 1:30 AM when the plane landed, I was in ecstasy. In heightened anticipation I thought to myself, Within minutes I’m on the Kwatta Road where I’ll be taking my second leg of my Suriname cross country walk!
“I only have what is there. I was not told.”
“They gave you a boarding pass without a visa?”
That’s
A song called Throw It Away, by the talented Abbey Lincoln, is a song I’ve often sung to call to the Spiritual World in times of distress… I would use the song (and its affect on me) to call to the ancestors to impart guidance and wisdom in times of material crisis – of which I’ve had my share.
I think about the life I live… I think about the things I lost, the things I gave away…
when I’m in a certain mood I search the house…
one night I found these magic words in a magic book
A magic book. Som
Lord Ram constructed a bridge to Lanka across the Ocean. Lord Ramchandra does not require a bridge to cross over the ocean, he is God, but in order to glorify his followers, good devotees like Hanuman and others including the little squirrel, Lord Ramchandra constructed a bridge to Lanka across the Ocean. Lord Ram gave them a chance, they simply chanted ‘Jai Shri Rama’ and threw stones into the water and the stones started floating, such is the potential of the holy name.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprab
A document prepared by the Child Protection Oversight Committee (CPOC), which outlines the key points of ISKCON’s newly adopted Enhanced Approach to Child Protection, was just released.
As the first official document issued by the CPOC, it aims to address and clarify concerns and attempts to provide accurate information while promoting transparency. Child protection and care is the responsibility of every member of ISKCON. A preventative approach based on good governance, independence, accountab
Guru Prasad Swami, GBC Chairman, greets Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. Image courtesy of Business Today.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the Adani Group have initiated the Mahaprasad Seva program at the Maha Kumbha Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The program, running from January 13 to February 26, is designed to distribute sanctified meals, known as prasadam, to the millions of pilgrims who attend this large religious gathering.
A Partnership of Se
