Vedasara, yoga teacher and friend, resident of Atlanta, suggested we walk along the Freedom Park Trail and visit the memorial of Martin Luther King. As everyone knows, King, was a peace fighter against the prejudice and racism that pervaded the psychological landscape of America and worldwide. He had a dream and like his idol, Gandhi, was proactive at getting out that message. In 1968 he was assassinated and so now, in his memory, the public pay homage to the great soul at this site.
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From Back to Godhead
No one besides you can understand your unique experience of the world. Well, almost no one.
Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gita (13.2–3):
“This body, O son of Kunti, is called the field, and one who knows this body is called the knower of the field.”
“O sc
Life sometimes appears to us like a labyrinth. One has to make the right choice each time the passage bifurcates. A labyrinth is an irregular structure, with many passages, hard to find way through or about… So are some choices in life…
That was the case of Arjuna, the great devotee-warrior from Bhagavad-gita, who saw himself faced with a decisive battle. Anyone who ever found himself or herself in front of an important life-choice, to a greater or lesser degree, can relate to the experience of
Excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita As it Is 7.7:
TEXT 7
mattah parataram nanyat
kincid asti dhananjaya
mayi sarvam idam protam
sutre mani-gana iva
SYNONYMS
mattah—beyond Myself; parataram—superior; na—not; anyat—anything else; kincit—something; asti—there is;dhananjaya—O conquerer of wealth;mayi—in Me; sarvam—all that be; idam—which we see; protam—strung; sutre—on a thread; mani-ganah—pearls; iva—likened.
TRANSLATION
O conquerer of wealth [Arjuna], there is no T
Interview with HG Satyanarayana Prabhu, a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada, personally initiated in 1972, whose life’s mission was given to him by his spiritual master. As the Director of the BBT for the Far East and Middle East, he carries Prabhupada’s message to every corner of the world, including the Middle East and Vrindavan. With profound and even mystical experiences with Srila Prabhupada, Satyanarayana Prabhu will share his insights into the miraculous spread of Krishna consciousness
By Nitai Madhav Das,
As part of the ISKCON 60–50 global celebrations, and in alignment with the objective of increasing Śrīla Prabhupāda consciousness across the Society, the Śrīla Prabhupāda Introductory Course (SPIC) is being presented by the ICC 60–50 Education Committee. Based on the BBT publication Śrīla Prabhupāda: The Messenger of the Supreme Lord, this course is designed to gently guide participants toward a deeper, more personal appreciation of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, fost
By Mohan Lila Das,
ISKCON Naperville, in partnership with Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), hosted an interfaith gathering on March 24, 2026, as part of the monthly meeting of the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association (NILA). This session was dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of Hinduism and strengthening interfaith relationships within the community.
The event brought together leaders and representatives from a wide range of faith traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam
The desire to see God, to touch God, to talk to God is in itself probably the strongest argument for His existence; besides the logic and evidences from the scriptures, this direct experience is very significant indeed. Bringing Deity Worship from the insiders circle of elderly pujari-priests and making it part of the congregational development is probably the only way it may become part of the positive future for many places in ISKCON. While everyone hankers for direct experience of God in per
The Deep Ecology movement is rooted in the conclusions of Professors Lynn White and Arne Naess. By the late 1960s, Prof White, a historian and university president who had studied the development of technology from medieval times to the present, published “The Historical Roots of Our Ecologic Crisis”. In that influential article, he identified society’s mentality of anthropocentrism (human-centrism) as the root cause of the ecologic crisis. Shortly after that, Prof Naess, philosopher and enviro
There were three poor men who always desired great riches. One day a special delivery man handed to each poor man an envelope and informed each man, that within the envelope is a great fortune.
The first poor man did not think very much of the envelope, thinking it to be junkmail, he tossed it on a pile of similar mails that was supposed to make him a millionaire, or win a special prize, sweepstakes etc.
The second poor man opened the envelope and found a golden card. Thinking it to be real gol
Sri Vamsi Thakura appeared in the home of Sri Madhava dasa. His mother’s name was Srimati Candrakala Devi. Vamsi Vadana is the incarnation of Sri Krsna’s flute.
On the day of his birth Mahaprabhu was present in the house of Sri Madhava das, along with Sri Advaita Acarya. Madhava was very devoted to Mahaprabhu and Prabhu was also very affectionate to him and his son Vamsi. Vamsi das was present at Navadwipa when Acarya Prabhu came there.
Vamsi was engaged in the service of Visnupriya and was the
What does Mayapur look like through the eyes of someone who has dedicated their life to devotion?
In this heartfelt and insightful journey, we explore the spiritual heart of Mayapur from the perspective of a sadhu — not just as a sacred destination, but as a living, breathing dham filled with divine presence, history, and deep spiritual emotion.
Through personal reflections, memories, and realizations, this video reveals:
The true essence of Mayapur beyond the temples and architecture
The mo
By Louise Guthrie
“Hey! They’ve got a Boy George lookalike in there…..and he’s REALLY good….!”
A young man excitedly rallies his friends around to steal a look through the tall windows of a small but buzzing cafe nestled in the heart of the City of London. It’s 8th February 2023 and inside, Hare Krishna followers are enjoying an evening of kirtan music (devotional call and response chanting). The devotees’ energy and effervescence ensure that the sacred sound bubble they joyously whip up is kept
The newly inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center opened its doors in Paris on March 26, 2026, featuring an exhibition organized by the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). In total, there were four days of activities. The first day celebrated the exhibition’s inauguration, while the second day welcomed the Indian Minister of External Affairs and featured a panel discussion. Approximately 260 people atten
By Rameshwar Teerth Das
Sri Ayodhya Dham witnessed a profound convergence of devotion and selfless service on the appearance day of the Supreme Lord, Shri Ramchandra Ji, as ISKCON organized a grand celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram. Hundreds of thousands of faithful thronged the streets of Ayodhya to take the divine darshan of the Supreme Lord. ISKCON Ayodhya’s Ram Navami festivities were characterized not only by traditional spiritual rituals but also by a resounding c
Those who know the associates of Sri Gauranga to be eternally liberated souls will attain their place by the side of the son of the king of Vraja.
Sri Syamananda Prabhu, Srinivasa Acarya and Sri Narottama dasa Thakura were the internal associates of Sri Gaurasundara. They incarnated in this world in order to spread the teachings of Sri Gaura-Krsna after His departure from it.
Sri Syamananda made his appearance at Utkala in the village of Dharenda Bahadurpur. His father’s name was Sri Krsna Mand
Last night I noticed that the moon was full, and it reminded me that this be Balarama Rasayatra, or the night that Lord Balarama danced the Rasa dance with the Gopis. It was also Sri Krsna Vasanta Rasa, the Lord’s springtime rasa lila pastime. We honor these pastimes with a chapter from the Krsna Book, entitled “Lord Balarama Visits Vrndavana”.
…Lord Balarāma could, of course, understand the ecstatic feelings of the gopīs, and therefore He wanted to pacify them. He was expert in presenting an a
For Sri Hanuman Jayanti, I quote Sri Prahlada’s glorification of Hanuman from Sri Brhad-bhagavatamrta (1.4.40–52):
“Hanuman is much more fortunate. For many thousands of years he has enjoyed serving the Lord constantly, without obstruction.
“He is the most powerful person. When he was just a child, the demigods favored him with several wonderful benedictions. Thus he became immune to old age and death.
“He is free of all fear, he maintains great vows, and he performs auspicious deeds. Outstandi
The Devotee Care Team at Bhaktivedanta Manor is currently spearheading a recruitment drive and training programme to equip suitable candidates with the relevant skills to undertake the role of a Hindu-Vaisnava chaplain in hospitals, hospices and care homes across the Greater London area and other major cities with significant Hindu – Vaisnava communities.
Currently 41 candidates have applied for this post from within the Hindu and ISKCON devotee communities, as far afield as Birmingham, Leiceste
A short educational video titled “Life Comes from Life” released on YouTube presents the Vedic philosophical perspective that living beings originate from a higher source of life rather than from inert matter. Beginning with reflections on the vast and orderly cosmos, the video notes that, despite scientific advances—such as mapping the universe and studying cellular biology —fundamental questions about the origin and purpose of life remain unresolved. It argues that modern theories proposing th
