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Devotees across several Middle Eastern countries have faced a week of uncertainty amid rising regional tensions. In a report sent from Abu Dhabi, Tapana Misra Dasa, GBC for the region, shared that devotees in Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, and even Saudi Arabia have experienced disruptions in recent days, while devotees in Pakistan have encountered minor difficulties.

“The last seven days have been a period of much turmoil for the devotees in this zone,” Tapana Misra Dasa shared

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Jayapataka Swami has become the first devotee in ISKCON history to receive the Bhakti Sarvabhauma degree, the highest academic qualification of the ISKCON Board of Examinations, earning an A+ grade from the Mayapur Institute.

A Vision Rooted in Srila Prabhupada’s Instructions

The degree system that Jayapataka Swami has now completed at the highest level was established directly by Srila Prabhupada. In a letter to Svarupa Damodara dated January 10, 1976, Prabh

Udaipur is known as the city of beautiful lakes. It is said that once during his hunting expedition, Maharana Udai Singh met a holy sage in the Aravalli ranges. The sage directed the king to create a kingdom in this fertile valley, which would be protected by the high-rising Aravallis.

Consequently, Maharana Udai Sing established Udaipur in 1553 AD. It was also constructed for better defense against Mughal expansion.

We had the opportunity to visit the famous Jagdish temple in the city palace co

This film is about three Hare Krishna devotees in Ireland and how the Vedic philosophy has changed their lives. Srila Prabhupada, who brought these teachings to the West in 1965, has given the answers to the major questions of life, which are mainly about birth, old age, disease and death. The Bhagavad-gita is the most important book for explaining who we are.
These three Hare Krishna devotees were some of the first to start practising bhakti yoga in Ireland.

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In his 2026 Gaura Purnima message, Madhusevita Dasa, serving as the new GBC Chairman, offered condolences and spiritual resolve at what he describes as a “difficult and sad time,” noting the recent departures of three of his senior godbrothers dear to Srila Prabhupada: Badrinarayan Swami (GBC), Ekanatha Dasa, and Ranjit Dasa. He encouraged devotees to pray for their mercy and, in particular, to draw strength from their example of courage in devotional service.

Reflecting on global instability an

By Atma Tattva Das, 

The upcoming BhaktiFest 2k26 is poised to draw more than 200 young adults to a four-day residential spiritual retreat over the Easter weekend, from April 3-6, 2026. Hosted on a private island venue near Sydney, this event marks the continuation of what has quickly become a signature youth engagement initiative within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Australia and neighboring regions.

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Providing a strong challenge to established academic perception and methodology, Drutakarma Dasa presents the Vaisnava Hindu worldview on the fundamental concepts to the approach to and interpretation of the archaeological record. His presentation is articulate and thorough and the extensive research he has undertaken to support his thesis is very impressive. He contrasts the currently accepted time concept, which closely resembles the Judaeo-Christian model, with the ancient Puranic model and

“The word ‘envy’ is applied in many places and is used in connection to various things – envy of another’s good fortune, being disturbed at seeing the wealth of others, displeasure and jealousy etc. are some of the various examples. Wherever the word ‘matsarya’ (envy) has been explained in the Vaisnava scriptures, it is fully understood that its influence is the competitor of divine love (prema).

dharmah projjhita-kaitavo ‘tra paramo nirmatsaranam satam

“The path described in the Bhagavatam is

Temple President Her Grace Visakha dasi was invited to join a panel of representatives at a Hertsmere Community Conference, in the Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar.

The Community Conference brought together a wide range of delegates, from all sections of Hertsmere’s community to collectively learn, network and explore opportunities for collaboration. They discussed how to collectively come together to build a more cohesive community. It was chaired by the Leader of Hertsmere Council, Cllr Jeremy N

ANNUAL REPORT
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY (CDM) • 2025
A global network supporting and expanding congregational programs worldwide.

Bhakti-vriksha
Active outreach across countries and continents.

Nama-hatta, Bhakti Steps, Bhakti Kids, Bhakti Homes, Damodara Outreach .

To see the complete pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQdK_5dgArYXnCsml2c6_0i3HClqiHt5/view?usp=drive_web

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Lokanatha dasa: Dear Maharaja, Prabhu, Mataji, please accept my respectful obeisances. AgtSP!

I would like to ask whether You know anyone who could AS SOON AS POSSIBLE take up the service of being the personal servant of my guru-maharaja, HH
Smita-Krishna Swami, who lives in Sweden at the ISKCON farm Almviks gård. Sucha personal servant would need to be constantly with him.

He should be spiritually advanced enough to simultaneously understand his exalted spiritual position and the fact that SKS

The ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) has released its annual report highlighting the growth and ongoing initiatives supporting devotee communities worldwide. The presentation outlines the ministry’s efforts to strengthen congregational life through education, training, and outreach programs, each designed to help devotees practice and share Krishna consciousness within their local communities.

According to the report, the ministry supports a wide range of initiatives that nurture

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

In a significant step toward formalising its commitment to prasādam purity, ISKCON Śrīdhām Māyāpur has successfully completed a comprehensive Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program for its mega kitchens, culminating in an official certificate distribution ceremony.

The training was conducted during a visit by government food safety officers from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) who visited Māyāpur to provide hands-on i

With the Garuda-Dhvaja Flag Lowering Ceremony on March 5th, the auspicious month-long Gaura Purnima Festival 2026 in Sri Mayapur Dham has come to a beautiful close. This sacred period, filled with devotion, kirtan, and service, brought together devotees and well-wishers from all around the world to celebrate the divine appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Over the past weeks, the dham has been vibrant with spiritual activities and celebrations. The festival season began with the Garuda-Dhvaj

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Sixth Grader Earns Gold Medal for Memorizing Bhagavad-gita

Srinidhi Senthil Kumar, a sixth-grade student at Boyce Middle School in Pennsylvania, has recently been awarded a gold medal for memorizing all 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gita, reciting it with exceptional clarity and precise Sanskrit pronunciation. She achieved this milestone during a global simultaneous recital held in Allen, Texas, where children from around the world gathered to chant the scriptur

Although his teachings are fundamental to Gaudiya Vaishnavism, the divine incarnation, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, left only a single eight-verse poem.

Known as the Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam, these verses reveal the essence of his mission and teachings, centred on the chanting of Krishna’s holy names. The third verse, in particular, focuses on the key qualities one must cultivate to chant constantly, the aim of all serious sadhakas. Emphasising its critical importance, the esteemed Vaishnava Acharya Srila Bhakt

Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, "Oh Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the explanation of Amalaki Ekadasi which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Phalguna (February–March), and now I wish to hear about the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Chaitra (March–April). What is its name, Oh Lord, and what results can one attain by observing it?"

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna, replied, "O best of kings, for the benefit of everyone I shal