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Hare Krishna.
Rajendranandana prabhu (Sam Rogers) a disciple of Srila Prabhupada and beloved by many devotees around the world, left his body yesterday (Tuesday, November 10^th) at approximately 1:15pm local time in San Diego, California. He was at home and being lovingly cared for by his wife, son, and fellow devotees.

Rajendranandana prabhu’s health had been failing for some time, and two or three weeks ago he was diagnosed with terminal spinal cancer. He was given three months to live. In the

अम्बरीष महाराज द्वारा स्तुति (9.5)

1-2 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: जब भगवान विष्णु ने दुर्वासा मुनि को इस प्रकार सलाह दी तो सुदर्शन चक्र से अत्यधिक उत्पीड़ित मुनि तुरन्त ही महाराज अम्बरीष के पास पहुँचे। अत्यन्त दुखित होने के कारण वे राजा के समक्ष लौट गये और उनके चरणकमलों को पकड़ लिया। जब दुर्वासा मुनि ने महाराज अम्बरीष के पाँव छुए तो वे अत्यन्त लज्जित हो उठे और जब उन्होंने यह देखा कि दुर्वासा उनकी स्तुति करने का प्रयास कर रहे हैं तो वे दयावश और भी अधिक सन्तप्त हो उठे। अतः उन्होंने तुरन्त ही भगवान

By Madhava Smullen 

Over 30 scholarly speakers are set to discuss Logic in Society, and the sub-theme of order versus chaos in nature, at the Hadai Pandit International Institute’s second online Congress from November 8th to 12th. Viewers can sign up at https://hadaipandit.org/ to log in and watch live on Zoom, or watch at https://www.facebook.com/institutohadaipandit.

The Institute, based in Argentina, is an upcoming online school which will provide Waldorf-style education along with principles

By Madhava Smullen 

Wise Love: Bhakti and the Search for the Soul of Consciousness, an innovative introductory book to the path of Bhakti for a modern Western audience, has been translated into Spanish as Amor Sabio, and is now available in paperback and Kindle editions.

Author Pranada Dasi, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, first released Wise Love in March 2018. The book replaces common ISKCON vernacular with more accessible terms for philosophical concepts. “Wise Love” itself, for instance, ref

The article below appeared in NPR: News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Meet Alfred Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and a Gainesville resident

When most people hear the name “Ford,” they think of cars. But one heir to the company wanted to change that in his own life.

He’s doing so from his home in Gainesville.

Alfred Ford, 71, is the great-grandson of American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford. He wa

An interesting name for a pathway – the “Dynamite Trail.” Well, it does exist. I have the proof as I walked on it this morning. And I had the glory of trekking on the bridge overlooking the Mush-a-mush River. Beautiful sight! And the smells – nostril arousing – especially the pines.

This phenomenal trail led me to the South Shore Waldorf School where one of its teachers, Yogendra, offered me to speak to three of the classes. It was a stimulating day doing these classes – one on the story of Dhru

By Giriraj dasa

There so many benedictions for the month of Kartika and we get constant reminders via email, messages on mobile and so many other mediums. The list grows only bigger by the day.

“In the month of Kartik, which is very dear to Sri Hari, one who bathes early in the morning attains the merit of bathing in all places of pilgrimage. Anybody who offers the Lord a ghee lamp in the month of Kartik, O brahmana, becomes free from all kinds of sins, such as killing a brahmana, and he goes t

राजा सत्यव्रत द्वारा स्तुति - 8.24

24-27 समुद्र में फेंके जाते समय मछ्ली ने राजा सत्यव्रत से कहा: हे वीर! इस जल में अत्यन्त शक्तिशाली एवं घातक मगर हैं, जो मुझे खा जायेंगे। अतएव तुम मुझे इस स्थान में मत डालो। मत्स्यरूप भगवान से इन मधुर वचनों को सुनकर मोहित हुए राजा ने पूछा: आप कौन हैं? आप तो हम सबको मोहित कर रहे हैं। हे प्रभु! एक ही दिन में आपने अपना विस्तार सैकड़ों मील तक करके नदी तथा समुद्र के जल को आच्छादित कर लिया है। इससे पहले मैंने न तो ऐसा जलचर पशु देखा था और न ही सुना था। हे प्रभु! आप निश्च

By Paurnamasi dasi 

In the splendid Tuscan settings of Villa Vrindavana ISKCON (where the  '' Goshala Balarama '' Cow Protection Sanctuary is located), an initiative dedicated to children aged between 3 and 9 was started.

''Om'' Giardino in Natura is a family-oriented project of devotees designed to help children to grow in harmony with themselves and with the surrounding world through interacting with nature.

The project aims to enhance temple activities by sensitizing children to the world of n

By Kamala Radha devi dasi 

Portland's only vegan Jewish deli and bakery is open for business and is devotee run and operated. Ben and Esther's is modeled after a traditional New York-style Jewish deli but is completely plant-based. You'll find their menu filled with classic New York deli staples like lox, matzo ball soup, rugelach, knishes, and kugel. 

ISKCON News recently had the opportunity to sit down with owner and restauranteur, Govardhana Das. 

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/ben-esther

By Madhava Smullen

As the year nears its conclusion, Team ISKCON Alachua, the book distribution effort of the biggest Hare Krishna community in the Western world, is already in the midst of its final marathon of 2021, the Live to Give Campaign.

Running from September until the end of the year, Live to Give is an international book distribution campaign run by the BBT Marketing, Communications and Innovations team, in which over 250 ISKCON communities in more than 55 countries participated last y

Our chanting is not based on a technique. I read a book that described that certain types of music create alpha waves, causing the brain to become very receptive. I thought, “Rubbish!” Even if it would work, it would only be a temporary fix. It would not be substantial at all because if we really want to chant, we have to become attracted to Krsna. That is how we come to the point of chanting attentively.

It is said that currently, our consciousness is invested in the sensual platform, therefore

The day started with a walk and it was Daniel, Nihil, and Ryan that explored Savyasacin’s neighbourhood along with him as the host – and me. The area is mostly of rock, lakes, and trees as well as new development – a kind of urban sprawl, but wilderness is sustained with plenty of that mentioned above in between each home. There are sightings of fox, bear, deer, and bobcat.

To contrast there is the city of Halifax itself, fast-becoming what some people call “The New Vancouver.” It’s growing. Peo

ब्रह्मा द्वारा स्तुति (8.5)

26 ब्रह्माजी ने कहा: हे परमेश्वर, हे अविकारी, हे असीम परम सत्य! आप हर वस्तु के उद्गम हैं। सर्वव्यापी होने के कारण आप प्रत्येक के हृदय में और परमाणु में भी रहते हैं। आपमें कोई भौतिक गुण नहीं पाये जाते। निस्सन्देह, आप अचिन्त्य हैं। मन आपको कल्पना से नहीं ग्रहण कर सकता और शब्द आपका वर्णन करने में असमर्थ हैं। आप सबके परम स्वामी हैं, अतएव आप हर एक के आराध्य हैं। हम आपको नमस्कार करते हैं।

27 भगवान प्रत्यक्ष तथा अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से जानते रहते हैं कि किस प्रकार प्राण, मन तथा बुद

For an improved version of this article please visit: https://girirajswami.com/blog/?p=17570

I am very grateful to Srila Prabhupada for having brought me into your association. You are his sincere followers, and many of you have been serving him for decades, from when you read or heard about him or met him in person.

Once, on his guru maharaja’s disappearance day, Srila Prabhupada said, “On the absolute platform, there is no difference between the appearance and the disappearance of the spiritua

Series: Srila Prabhupada-Our Preeminent Siksha Guru – Day 01
Speaker: Malati Devi Dasi
Occasion: Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day Special

On Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day festival , here are some lesser-known facts related to ISKCON Founder acharya.

GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is pleased to invite you to the Day 1 of our 3 day series celebrating Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day festival reflecting on the role of Srila Prabhupada as our preeminent Siksha Guru with Malati Devi Dasi.

Series: Srila Prabhupada-Our Preeminent Siksha Guru – Day 03
Speaker: Visakha Devi
Occasion: Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day Special

On Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day festival , here are some lesser-known facts related to ISKCON Founder acharya.

GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is pleased to invite you to the Day 3 of our 3 day series celebrating Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day festival reflecting on the role of Srila Prabhupada as our preeminent Siksha Guru with Visakha Devi.

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Series: Srila Prabhupada-Our Preeminent Siksha Guru – Day 02
Speaker: Praghosa Das
Occasion: Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day Special

On Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day festival, here are some lesser-known facts related to ISKCON Founder acharya Srila Prabhupada by Praghosa Das

GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is pleased to invite you to t

Srila Prabhupada’s Last Five Days.
By Anantacarya dasa [ACBSP 1972]

This document is a report of some of the details that occurred during the last five days of Srila Prabhupada’s presence with us in Vrndavan, India. It is a diary which was written everyday in Vrndavan at that time. It herewith is delivered as it was written down 38 years ago in l977, with no additions. (Indeed, even the original word misspellings are included as they were written down at that time).

11 November l977.

I arrive a

गजेन्द्र की समर्पण स्तुति (8.3)

1-3 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने आगे कहा: तत्पश्चात गजेन्द्र ने अपना मन पूर्ण बुद्धि के साथ अपने हृदय में स्थिर कर लिया और उस मंत्र का जप प्रारम्भ किया जिसे उसने इन्द्रद्युम्न के रूप में अपने पूर्वजन्म में सीखा था और जो कृष्ण की कृपा से उसे स्मरण था। गजेन्द्र ने कहा: मैं परम पुरुष वासुदेव को सादर नमस्कार करता हूँ (ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय)। उन्हीं के कारण यह शरीर आत्मा की उपस्थिति के फलस्वरूप कर्म करता है, अतएव वे प्रत्येक जीव के मूल कारण हैं। वे ब्रह्मा तथा शिव जैसे महाप