From Back to Godhead
Krsna consciousness means God consciousness. We all have consciousness or awareness, but of what are we aware? For example, if you are pinched you will feel it that is consciousness. In our normal everyday activities we are conscious of so many things like our stomach, our dress, our relationship with others, and so on. This particular facility of consciousness is the symptom of life. Without it there exists only inert matter, lifeless and dull. What is absent from the corp
“When we love those who love the Lord, the Lord reveals his love to us. Krishna sends his loving devotees to this world, so that we can transfer our attachment.”- Radhanath Swami
Shivananda Sen, he was taking all the 200-300 devotees from Bengal to Puri. They were walking so many days. And a little dog just started following. And that dog… he wasn’t a kind of pedigree, beautiful kind of dog. He was just the kind of dogs that you find in the streets of India. He followed. He followed. And Shivan
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Stress, according to The World Health Organization, is the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” Demanding circumstances make us tense mentally, emotionally, and physically, and over time that tension takes a serious toll on our wellbeing. While there are many ways to deal with stress, one often overlooked and highly effective way is to cultivate a state of inner satisfaction. The word satisfaction, meaning the pleasure derived from the fulfillment of one’s wishes, expecta
During his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti, a cultural interaction that drew wide attention in the Indian and international media. The meeting was highlighted as a warm exchange centered on art, Indian civilisation, and the deep cultural bonds that can connect India and Europe. Tomassetti presented Modi with a painting inspired by Varanasi, and the Prime Minister described it as “a glimpse of Kashi in Rome”. Media reports noted that the artwor
In a significant development for community healthcare in West Bengal, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, and Sri Mayapur Community Hospital have formalized a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a comprehensive collaboration in Community Pharmacology, capacity building, outreach, and community-based research. The agreement was signed on 23 May 2026 at a formal ceremony attended by senior leadership from both institutions.
The MOU was signed by Haril
By Parabhakti Dasa
In anticipation of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Italy, Her Excellency Vani Rao, Ambassador of India to Italy, reached out to me regarding a project of great symbolic and cultural significance: commissioning an Italian devotee artist to create a work that captures the very soul of India.
The initiative was conceived as a way to strengthen, from both cultural and spiritual perspectives, the historic bond between India and Italy, two ancient civilization
I don’t mind crowds but there is a limit before feeling claustrophobic. The day prior in Stratford we had the pleasure of cramming in 200 of us Hare Krishnas in front of the City Hall. There is always pleasure in leading a kirtan chanting session which is what I did (with the gang) in front of the hall, and a special plus was being accompanied by trumpet, guitar, and djembe. However, you can only go for so long before you feel the crowd is too much.
To gain some space and downtime I decided i
From Back to Godhead
The desire to be soul-conscious inspires a move to a soul-compatible place.
“The soul [jivatma] is unborn, eternal, immortal, and primeval. It does not die when the body dies.” (Bhagavad-gita 2.20)
I first heard details about jivatmathe soulin 1971 during my maiden overseas trip. I was reuniting with my then-boyfriend (later husband) John in India, and to me, a born and bred atheist, jivatma was a quaint irrelevant idea.
An idea, however, can be like a seed: it can germinat
By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
By developing genuine devotional qualities, one’s understand of God becomes clear and perfect arjuna uvacasenayor ubhayor madhyeratham sthapaya me ‘cyutayavad etan nirikse ‘hamyoddhu-kaman avasthitankair maya saha yoddhavyamasmin rana-samudyame
“Arjuna said: O infallible one, please draw my chariot between the two armies so that I may see who is present here, who is desirous of fighting, and with whom I must contend in this great battle at
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
A chartered accountancy student from Asansol, Kr. Ayush Agarwal has developed three digital tools under his initiative, Krishna’s Akagrow, to support ISKCON’s preaching and counseling efforts.
Launched in November 2023 on the disappearance day of Srila Prabhupada, the initiative has received his blessings and has since evolved to release three digital tools: Govind, a platform connecting spiritual seekers with ISKCON devotee mentors; Damodar, a browser extensi
Intelligent Design in a Modern Vedic Context
By Leif Asmark Jensen
(Lalitanatha dasa)
Consciousness is our most immediate experience. Yet, when it comes to studying consciousness beyond one’s own conscious experience, we can only study circumstantial evidence. One such category is studies of the symptoms of a conscious action on events or physical objects. This is known as the argument from design.
An argument from design refers to the inference that a feature cannot be explained as solely the
Following its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Sridham Mayapur, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) has released its latest resolutions outlining decisions and initiatives across a wide spectrum of ISKCON life and administration.
A statement from ISKCON Communications notes, “These resolutions reflect the collective decisions of the GBC regarding important matters related to ISKCON’s management, governance, and the continued advancement of Srila Prabhupada’s mission worldwide. Devotees, leaders, a
I again visited our beautiful Radha Gopinatha temple in the Baha area of Bali. Being Purusottama month the devotees organized a wonderful festival to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
First, there was a puspa abhiseka of little Radha and Krishna and while the devotees offered flowers, the brahmacaris chanted special Purusottama month prayers. Next was a water boat excursion for Their Lordships, then class, drama and prasadam.
Special guests have come. To start off I must mention Malati, a true stalwart of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. It is not her first time to the Vaishnava Sangha. Being that pioneer that she is, she captivates the audience with her stories of yesteryear, when ISKCON had its humble beginnings. But more particularly she tells us of the magnanimous ways in which the Founder of the Krishna movement, Prabhupada, engaged women and empowered them in ways that most people are not aware of.
Visiti
Sri Ganga-puja, also known as Sri Ganga-dushara (she who removes inauspiciousness), appears in the month of Jyestha (May/June) on the 10th day of Sukla-paksa, or the waxing fortnight of the full moon. On this day, Maharaja Bhagiratha’s desire of bringing Ganga to this mortal world was finally fulfilled as the sacred river descended from Lord Siva’s blessed head at Mount Kailasa. The River Ganga then flowed through the Himalayas behind Maharaja Bhagiratha’s chariot and entered Jahna Rsi’s asrama
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Srila Prabhupada founded the Hare Krishna movement in New York in 1966. His purpose was to spread the holy name of Krishna and the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita in the West. At the time many young people were disillusioned and searching for answers to the serious questions of life. Srila Prabhupada gave answers to those questions and helped improve the lives of thousands of people. His followers were seriously dedicated to serving his mission. Because of Srila Prabhupada's lov
RESOLUTIONS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026
Resolved that: The document “Carrying Out Srila Prabhupada’s Order: The GBC as ISKCON’s Ultimate Managing Authority” is an official GBC paper and an important presentation that traces the vision and instructions of Srila Prabhupada in establishing the Governing Body Commission (GBC) as the ultimate managing authority of ISKCON. Drawing on key historical events, correspondence, and foundational documents, it highlights how the GBC serves as the instr
Channel: Indradyumna Swami Official
Dear devotees, A couple of months ago, we had the great fortune of visiting the home of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura — Bhakti Bhavan in Kolkata. There, I was blessed to worship the very deities once worshipped by him: his beloved Madhava deity, the Giriraja Sila given to him by Jagannatha Dasa Babaji, the Salagrama Sila …
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By Nityananda Asraya Dasa,
Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Preaching Krishna Consciousness with Excellence training was held on 16th–17th May 2026 at ISKCON Jaipur, Rajasthan. More than 125 temple devotees from Jaipur and representatives from 25 neighboring centers gathered to strengthen their preaching skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was organized under the guidance of Pancaratna Dasa, Temple President of ISKCON Jaipur.
By Bhagavan Narada Das
On April 28, devotees and community members from Bliss House participated in San Antonio’s annual Fiesta Parade for the third consecutive year, sharing kirtan and the darshan of Lord Jagannath with hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered along the parade route. This year’s parade theme centered on toys, inspiring Bliss House to create a video game-themed presentation featuring Lord Jagannath and vibrant devotional chanting.
The Fiesta Parade is one of San Antonio’s la
