By Madhava Smullen
Faced with challenges such as a seriously deteriorating building and a pandemic, the Krishna House in Tallahassee, Florida recently came close to closing its doors for good. But the efforts of dedicated devotees brought it back from the brink, and the project is now steadily reaching out to students at Florida State University (FSU) with Krishna Lunch and other regular programs.
ISKCON of Tallahassee was first established by early Prabhupada disciples Brahmananda and Gargamu
Temperatures, weather-wise, are very much moderate today to the point that it drew a crowd of people and their pets. The dog park is very popular and on the street level a shop that caters to all dog needs recently took up a rental commitment. The place is called the Dogfather and it’s just around the corner.
Next to the dog park I planted myself at a picnic table only to meet with two devotees for a chat about relationships, but yes, most definitely about honey badgers and, most of all, GOD no
Radha Sivyer, a prominent member of the Bhaktivedanta Players drama group, is appearing regularly as a talented contestant on Channel 4’s Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker.
Nine of the country’s most talented crafts people are battling it out in Channel 4’s new competition, Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker.
Hosted by former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, and judged by Alex de Rijke and Helen Welch, the show sees each contestant take on a series of challenges in a bid to be crow
माता देवहूति द्वारा स्तुति (3.33)
1-2 श्री मैत्रेय ने कहा : इस प्रकार भगवान कपिल की माता एवं कर्दम मुनि की पत्नी देवहूति भक्तियोग तथा दिव्य ज्ञान सम्बन्धी समस्त अविद्या से मुक्त हो गई। उन्होंने उन भगवान को नमस्कार किया जो मुक्ति की पृष्ठभूमि सांख्य दर्शन के प्रतिपादक हैं और तब निम्नलिखित स्तुति द्वारा उन्हें प्रसन्न किया। देवहूति ने कहा: ब्रह्माजी अजन्मा कहलाते हैं, क्योंकि वे आपके उदर से निकलते हुए कमल-पुष्प से जन्म लेते हैं और आप ब्रह्माण्ड के तल पर समुद्र में शयन करते रहते हैं। लेकिन ब्रह्माजी
In observance of 125 years since the birth of Srila Prabhupada on 1st September 1896, devotees from across the South East of England have embarked on an exciting and ambitious adventure: A dedicated team are currently on a ‘chanting marathon’, performing hari namas at 125 train stations and their adjacent areas across the boroughs of the British capital.
By mid October this year they had already graced the Holy Names at every stop along the Northern Line and many along the Jubilee Line!
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By Radhapriya
On Saturday, October 23rd, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) members around the world along with the wider community came together to raise awareness and to demand protection and justice from the Bangladesh government for the religious minorities that are suffering atrocities and violence including attacks on temples, homes, property, and people.
Read more: Global Kirtan Protest for Bangladesh - Recap
By Madhava Smullen
The final volume in ISKCON pioneer Shyamasundar Das’s epic Srila Prabhupada trilogy “Chasing Rhinos with the Swami” is available now for pre-order. Nearly three years in the making, the book runs to 460 pages, with 290 photos, many never seen before. It’s a thrilling firsthand account of the ISKCON Founder-Acharya’s unbending energy, uncanny intelligence, sidesplitting humor and adventurous spirit as he travels around the world.
Shyamasundar Das traveled with Srila Prabhupad
With the recent tragedy in Bangladesh, members of ISKCON are action-planning for events of peaceful protest. Here are some points:
1) Devotees and temple communities should offer special prayers to their Deities in the morning to please protect our devotees in Bangladesh.
2) Special events and kirtans are arranged and dedicated to the Bangladesh devotees’ well-being.
3) Some communities have already held, or are planning to hold protests and public harinama chanting sessions to draw attention t
ब्रह्मा द्वारा स्तुति (3.9)
1-2 ब्रह्माजी ने कहा: हे प्रभु, आज अनेकानेक वर्षों की तपस्या के बाद मैं आपके विषय में जान पाया हूँ। ओह! देहधारी जीव कितने अभागे हैं कि वे आपके स्वरूप को जान पाने में असमर्थ हैं। हे स्वामी, आप एकमात्र ज्ञेय तत्त्व हैं, क्योंकि आपसे परे कुछ भी सर्वोच्च नहीं है। यदि कोई वस्तु आपसे श्रेष्ठ प्रतीत होती भी है, तो वह परम पूर्ण नहीं है। आप पदार्थ की सृजन शक्ति को प्रकट करके ब्रह्म रूप में विद्यमान हैं। मैं जिस रूप को देख रहा हूँ वह भौतिक कल्मष से सर्वथा मुक्त है और अन्तरंगा शक
By Ekendra dasa
Anything done to please Krishna, at any time, at any place, under any circumstance, is beneficial. As Krishna Himself says about devotional service to Him, “In this endeavor there is no loss or diminution, and a little advancement on this path can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear.” (Bg. 2.40)
Such is the benefit of devotional service in general. However, during certain times of year, such as appearance anniversaries of Lord Krishna and His devotees, the benefits
Sri Dik Darshini Tika and Hari Bhakti Vilas on the Month of Karttika, Urja Vrata, Damodar Utsav seva, Akash Dipa:
KARTIKE’SMIN VISESENA NITYAM KURVITA VAISNAVAH
DAMODARA ARCANAM PRATAH SNANA DANA VRATA ADIKAM
(HARI BHAKTI VILASA 16/3 from SKANDA PURANA)
Specifically in the month of Damodara, one should daily worship Lord Damodara and take bath early in the morning, give charity and follow a fasting vow. This is the duty of Vaisnavas.
NIYAMENA VINA VIPRAH KARTIKAM YAH KSIPEN NARAH
KRSNA PARAN-MUK
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By HH Niranjana Swami
H.G. Jasomatinandan Prabhu left this world on October 24, 2020, at the age of 72 due to the effects of the covid-19 virus that he contracted. He was born on Guru Purnima day, July 20, 1948, near Surat, and dedicated his life to ISKCON and Prabhupada’s mission after getting initiated by Prabhupada on Krishna Janmashtami 1972 at New Vrindavan, USA
By Madhava Smullen
Devotees in Santo Domingo, the capital of Caribbean island nation the Dominican Republic, have launched a fundraising campaign to build a new temple for Sri Sri Gaura Nitai.
ISKCON was established in the Dominican Republic nearly 50 years ago, and Gaura Nitai have been the presiding Deities in Santo Domingo ever since. But the current temple is a leased three-bedroom house, located across a bridge in the Eastern part of the capital, making it less accessible; so the community
In an effort to bring international awareness and pressure on the Bangladesh government to take serious steps to protect religious minorities, ISKCON is teaming up with other Hindu groups across the globe to do kirtan protests.
The global event will take place this Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 with kirtan protests taking place outside of temples or in high visibility areas across the world that afternoon. Here is the
After my evening walk I made my way to the ashram and Prabhupada’s quarters and there was Krishna Chandra “at your service.” Often he will give that needed massage from foot to knee. At such times I usually read to him. I opened Chapter 10 of the Gita which reveals the opulence of the Absolute, hence its title. Verses twenty through forty outline these special reflections of the Absolute.
For the sake of both of us remembering as many of the names or items as possible, I read once, then twice,
श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी द्वारा स्तुति (2.4)
12 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: मैं उन पूर्ण पुरुषोत्तम भगवान को सादर नमस्कार करता हूँ, जो भौतिक जगत की सृष्टि के लिए प्रकृति के तीन गुणों को स्वीकार करते हैं। वे प्रत्येक के शरीर के भीतर निवास करनेवाले परम पूर्ण हैं और उनकी गतियाँ अचिन्त्य हैं।
13 मैं पुनः सम्पूर्ण जगत-रूप, अध्यात्म-रूप उन भगवान को सादर नमस्कार करता हूँ, जो पुण्यात्मा भक्तों को समस्त संकटों से मुक्ति दिलानेवाले तथा अभक्त असुरों की नास्तिक मनोवृत्ति की वृद्धि को विनष्ट करनेवाले हैं। जो अ
भीष्मदेव द्वारा स्तुति (1.9)
31-35 शुद्ध ध्यान द्वारा भगवान श्रीकृष्ण को देखते हुए, वे तुरन्त समस्त भौतिक अशुभ अवस्थाओं से और तीरों के घाव से होनेवाली शारीरिक पीड़ा से मुक्त हो गये। इस प्रकार उनकी सारी इन्द्रियों के कार्यकलाप रुक गये और उन्होंने शरीर को त्यागते हुए समस्त जीवों के नियन्ता की दिव्य भाव से स्तुति की। भीष्मदेव ने कहा: अभी तक मैं जो सोचता, जो अनुभव करता तथा जो चाहता था, वह विभिन्न विषयों तथा वृत्तियों के अधीन था, किन्तु अब मुझे उसे परम शक्तिमान भगवान श्रीकृष्ण में लगाने दो। वे सदैव आत्
कुन्ती देवी द्वारा स्तुति (1.8)
18-20 श्रीमती कुन्ती ने कहा: हे कृष्ण, मैं आपको नमस्कार करती हूँ, क्योंकि आप ही आदि पुरुष हैं और इस भौतिक जगत के गुणों से निर्लिप्त रहते हैं। आप समस्त वस्तुओं के भीतर तथा बाहर स्थित रहते हुए भी सबों के लिए अदृश्य हैं। सीमित इन्द्रिय-ज्ञान से परे होने के कारण, आप ठगिनी शक्ति (माया) के पर्दे से ढके रहनेवाले शाश्वत अव्यय तत्त्व हैं। आप मूर्ख दर्शक के लिए ठीक उसी प्रकार अदृश्य रहते हैं, जिस प्रकार अभिनेता के वस्त्र पहना हुआ कलाकार पहचान में नहीं आता। आप उन्नत अध्यात्मव
120 young ISKCON Pandava Sena members returned from an incredible retreat in Pembrokeshire with a great sense of optimism. One the last day, the baton of leadership passed once again. Raam Gor is now their new Pandava Sena president. Akash has done an exceptional job over the last four years and he has certainly set a high bar. if you see them, please give both of them your blessings!
ISKCON Pandava Sena is a devotional youth group for 15- 25s. It is a global life-changing youth organisation wh
