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Ishvarah paramah krishnah
sac-cid-ananda-vigrahaha
anadir adir govindaha
sarva-karana-karanam

Krsna who is known as Govinda is the Supreme Godhead. He has an eternal blissful spiritual body. He
is the origin of all. He has no other origin and He is the prime cause of all causes.

“I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, the first progenitor, who is tending the cows, yielding all desires, in abodes built with spiritual gems and surrounded by millions of purpose trees. He is always served with great revere

By Bhakta Rock

“I was standing in Union Square park, in downtown San Francisco, with a little box of books. There was an art festival going on, so I slipped in and out of the park so the security wouldn’t bother me.

“At around 10:30 a.m. I noticed a very familiar face walking through the show with his family. It was Robin Williams, a leading American actor and comedian. To get his attention creatively, I fanned out the books I had in my hand and waved them near his face as he walked toward me.

I once saw a movie about a man who woke up frustrated. As he was going through every aspect of his morning feeling frustrated, nothing worked in his house. Then when he finally pulled out of his driveway, a kid on a skateboard cut him off, and he thought “why does that kid always go behind me when I’m pulling out; doesn’t he have a brain in his head?” Next, he drove down to the coffee shop to get his morning coffee, but as he approached the door, somebody stepped in front of him, blocking the e

His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaj’s condition has deteriorated with further complications post surgery. The specialist doctor team have just taken him into emergency surgery now.
Please intensify your prayers.

Medical update: 17:08 SAST 30/04
Hare Krishna
His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaj is not critical at this stage.
The coagulation medication is taking effect. The internal bleeding is reducing. Thankfully, the surgeon and medical team have now ruled out having to go back i

The sun and the green of the park drew me to take those few steps to a bench of contemplation. The dog park just behind me has been a location of spriteful activities, for a good twenty-five years now, for pets and owners. Those frisky canines are so much loved by their masters. I pondered on the point, wondering if the masters reserve any affection for the greatest of masters.

While I see an explosive exhibition of life at that haven for animals, I did dwell a bit on the theme of death. On my

Adapted from Srimad-Bhagavatam, translation and commentary by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

With recent disgrace of an American president still fresh in our minds, it is interesting to read of a similar case in ancient times. Five thousand years ago, a blind king named Dhrtarastra dishonored his high post and caused the death of millions. His story is of special importance, even today, because he found an antidote to the crimes of a lifetime, and in his old age became sel

By Khusboo Basan  

This year’s Akshaya Tritiya begins the #GivingToNrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser until Nrsimha Caturdasi, May 15 (India time), to raise funds for the completion and opening of Lord Nrsimha’s temple wing in the TOVP in 2023, and to honor Pankajanghri das. Ambarisa has doubled his matching donation to the fundraiser this year by committing $250,000. Every dollar will be matched.

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/akshaya-tritiya-tovp-givingtonrsimha-12-day-matching-fundraiser-

As reported by Sankhya-Avatar-Das: “Today Angelina Jolie was spotted in Lviv, Ukraine, where devotees were distributing prasadam (sanctified food). She tasted prasadam, offered to her by devotees and they also taught Angelina Jolie how to chant Hare Krishna Maha-mantra.”

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/angelina-jolie-chants-hare-krishna-and-takes-prasadam/

By Khusboo Basan

Launch of the First-ever Vaishnava Arts Event at the Festival of Inspiration

If you are feeling stagnant, want to learn a new skill, or just want to have a great time, then this Mother’s Day New Vrindaban has something very special for you!

Announcing the first-ever VAISHNAVA ARTS FESTIVAL (at the Festival of Inspiration) from Friday, May 6th through Sunday, May 8th, 2022.

Art is a crucial part of any culture, and in Vaishnava culture, all art is meant for the pleasure of Krish

A bit different but immensely fun. This year’s Kingsday and the Vyasa-puja festival were again on the menu after a hiatus of 2 years. And we did miss it a lot! Kingsday 2022 was a blast, maybe one of the best?! And ISKCON Simhachalam had the wonderful opportunity again to host the Vyasa-puja for Kadamba Kanana Swami.

Read more: https://www.kksblog.com/2022/05/kingsday-vyasapuja-2022/

“A moment passed in the association of a pure devotee by hearing and chanting the transcendental messages of the Lord is a perfect guarantee for eternal life, for returning home, back to Godhead. Mad-dhama gatva punar janma na vidyate. In other words, a devotee of the Lord is guaranteed eternal life. A devotee’s old age or disease in the present life is but an impetus to such guaranteed eternal life.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.3.17 purport)

Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.3.17 (Right click to download)

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I am improving day by day in the right knee area. I can’t wait to walk without assistance of crutch or cane. That is already achieved, basically, but walking to me means mileage. The day will come when I can put in a modest four or five kilometres. Only patience is required.

Gandhi said once if you lose patience, you lose the battle.

Patience is that special virtue. When applied, a healing takes place in the case of illness. When applied, your pay check will come, but you work first. And, in th

ISKCON Disciple Course is a training program that deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva (truth) within the multiple guru environment of ISKCON. Designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, and educators in ISKCON.

Course Summary

ISKCON Disciple Course was developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, with the combined efforts of leading educators in ISKCON. It is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada

I was exceedingly happy to receive this message from Dhruva Prabhu, our team player for the short film production, “The Embassy.”

“Hare Krishna Maharaj, The Embassy was selected, at the Black Panther International Film Festival, for further consideration as BEST DRAMA SHORTS and BEST INDIE SHORTS… let’s see where this goes now.” Included was an attached document from the Film Fest, congratulating us.

That was a terrific piece of news. Let us see where it goes, indeed. It was the pandemic that f

As part of the celebrations dignitaries from NZ Police
Representatives from the High commission of India
And NZ Government enjoyed the wonderful anniversary by offering flowers to Radha and Kṛṣṇa Placing garlands on Srila Prabhupada performing abhesika and taking pleasure enjoying an amazing feast.

Read more: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=97712

Easter Retreat

Over 100 adults and children attended the annual Volunteers Easter Retreat in the new beautiful Vedanta mansion in Lincolnshire.

Through the worship, classes, seminars and workshops,  some volunteers declared  that they felt they had gone to the holy places like Vrindavan and Mayapur in India.

They were fortunate with the weather, and  had lots of fun as they played team games  and sports whilst cementing relationships.

Seva Days on the farm

Families from the Vallabh Youth Organ

By Damodar das

“The cow stands with tears in her eyes, the sudra milkman draws milk from the cow artificially, and when there is no milk, the cow is sent to be slaughtered. These greatly sinful acts are responsible for all the troubles in present society. People do not know what they are doing in the name of economic development. The influence of Kali will keep them in the darkness of ignorance. Despite all endeavors for peace and prosperity, they must try to see the cows and the bulls happy in

Chandan and his family bought a new house and so, tradition has it that you invite your community

priest to bless the place. Lovely kirtan, talk and food were had.

What I want to highlight is the First Anniversary of the passing of monk, Pankajanghri. Here is my poem:

Pankajanghri

He was a fellow, perceptibly mellow

He arrived with his brother to follow

At the beckon call of Mahaprabhu

In a land of mist and morning dew

From there on, it was all over

Worldliness gone/personal makeover

A dedicat

A charity walk was organised by the combined efforts of Bhativedanta Manor and the Lotus Trust  to raise more funds.

The walk took place  Sunday 24th April from the Krishna Avanti Primary School on Camrose Avenue in Edgware, and reach Bhaktivedanta Manor  near Watford by about 12.30pm. The route was 6 miles long and there was over 100 walkers altogether.  Rajesh Agrawal, the Deputy Mayor of London for Business, was present and offered his whole-hearted support.

Participants of all ages stepped

By Aseem Krsna Das

Sri Sri Krsna Balaram Shobha Yatra Celebrations in Himachal Pradesh

In the Brahma-saṁhitā, Lord Brahmā glorifies the Supreme Lord’s residence, Goloka, as a place where every word is a song and every gait a dance, where the soil is purpose gem and all water is nectar. Such a place is ever blissful and free from all miseries. There is always a festival in the spiritual world. It’s a place where every resident is constantly engaged in the service of the Lord. That is the nature o