By 3:30 AM you can hear the yelping of the jackals subsiding in the distance, but much nearer in most directions, the sound of water is pouring in a sturdy plastic bucket meant for a morning bath. Oh yes! Everyone in the rented rooms have a shower, yet it’s custom to let that water fill up as far as possible. That’s when the splash takes place. That is your bath.
Lord Krishna withdrew His dynasty from the earth by orchestrating a devastating battle.
jalaukasam jale yadvan / mahanto ’danty aniyasah
durbalan balino rajan / mahanto balino mithah
evam balisthair yadubhir / mahadbhir itaran vibhuh
yadun yadubhir anyonyam / bhu-bharan sañjahara ha
“O King, as in the ocean the bigger and stronger aquatics swallow up the smaller and weaker ones, so also the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to lighten the burden of the earth, has engaged the stronger Yadu to kill
New Navadvip Dham preparing the stage and altar to welcome the Deities at the Gaura Purnima Festival.
On February 2, 2025 in New Navadvip Dham, the long-awaited arrival of Lord Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman Ji at New Navadvip Dham unfolded in a manner that left devotees in awe. What seemed like a simple deity transfer turned into an extraordinary divine pastime, revealing the unmistakable hand of Lord Ram guiding every step of the way.
The journey of these deities began nearly two decade
In a heartfelt message on the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima, Govardhan Das, the new Chair of the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, extended his blessings to devotees, friends, and well-wishers around the world. As communities around the planet are celebrating the gift of Lord Gauranga’s mercy, he especially acknowledged the tireless efforts of every member of ISKCON to “share the joy of devotion and bliss that comes from the sweetness of Krishna’s Holy Names.”
The GBC Chair calle
Being Saturday, so many pilgrims have come from Kolkata and the surrounding areas increasing the numbers and intensifying the sense urges. No harm! Mayapura is neither Mardi Gras nor Disney World. It is a family-friendly, God-centred place.
One of the features of Saturday i
By Karuna Dharini devi dasi, disciple of Virabahu Maharaja
Ecology: the study of the relationships between living organisms and their interactions with their natural or developed environment. 1
We have been hearing the term ecology popularly in use since the seventies. People have become very concerned with nature’s welfare. Some scientists spend their entire lives researching how to save a particular community of animals. There are organizations to save the elephant, Panda, plankton, frog, jun
If someone offers you some mahaprasad, then you should honor little whenever it is, whenever they offer, you can honour little bit. But as far as going out of your way to find mahaprasad at times that are unregulated to eating schedule. That is simply feeding the tendency for your tongue to continue to be uncontrolled.
jihvara lalase yei iti uti dhaya
sisnodara-parayana krishna nahi paya
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu instructed Raghunath Das Goswami that he who simply chases after the satisfaction of hi
This Course gives attendees a solid introduction in how to understand and resolve conflicts in an effective and Vaisnava-like manner.
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Hare Krishna TV (HKTV) has emerged as a pioneering spiritual media platform that has successfully integrated traditional Vaishnava teachings with modern digital technology, reaching millions of viewers worldwide. With an impressive 650,875,760 YouTube views and an expanding digital ecosystem, HKTV represents one of the most successful Krishna conscious media ventures globally. This comprehensive spiritual platform offers diverse services ranging from counseling to educational courses, making anc
The community’s bridge is now cleared of debris from flooding. Photo courtesy of ISKCON New Govardhana.
ISKCON New Govardhana shared a post from Vaishnavi Devi Dasi reporting on the effects of Cyclone Alfred on the large 1,000-acre Hare Krishna Community in New South Wales, Australia.
The report describes the challenges of the power outage and damage, the safety and protection of the Deities, devotees, and guests, and the status of buildings and services in the community. You can read all the de
In 1966, a humble storefront at 26 2nd Avenue in New York City became the birthplace of a global spiritual movement. It was here that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), introducing the timeless practice of bhakti-yoga to the Western world. Known as Matchless Gifts, this unassuming space became the epicenter of a spiritual revolution, where the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra first echoed in America.
Srivasa Thakura, one of the members of the Pancha-tattva, lived in Navadvipa-dhama in Mayapur, near the residence of Jagannatha Mishra and Sacidevi, where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared. Later, when Lord Chaitanya began His sankirtana movement in Navadvipa-dhama, He and His other most confidential associates would meet at Srivasa-angana, the home of Srivasa Thakura, and have kirtan throughout the night. The kirtans at Srivasa-angana were ecstatic, and only the most intimate devotees of Sri Ch
After a long time, we once again had the joy of celebrating the divine twins, HG Jahnanivas Prabhu and our beloved Sripad Pankajanghri Prabhu, just as we always have in the past. This year, on the 19th, the atmosphere was nothing short of blissful—filled with heartfelt offerings, cherished memories, and the ever-present mercy of Sri Sri Radha Madhava as we celebrated their 81st Vyasa Puja!
Seeing the radiant smile of HG Jahnanivas Prabhu was a sight that warmed every heart. It was as if the love
Our best audience to date is the group of students from SMIS. This beautiful flock of over 300 enthusiasts graced the auditorium. Oh, how they love the story of the dwarf avatar! The performers were in top form. They repeated their excellent performance (I don’t want to say ‘perfect’ because you can always tweak or polish – improve). It was an evening show.
I asked the young students what their favourite portion of the drama was. As usual, that is very individual, whether it was the b
Gleanings from the prayers of Yamunacharya
By Rishabh Verma
Servant at ISKCON Gold Coast Australia
We often hear from devotees that the aim of one’s life is to attain Prema for Krsna so that one is eternally able to serve Him with enthusiasm. In doing so, one is often reminded of their constitutional position as a Jiva subservient to the pleasure of the Supreme Lord. From the aspect of the Jiva, there seems to be no question about their constitutional relationship with Krsna. However, to fully b
Podcast host, Bhrigupada Das with guest Shaunaka Rishi Das, the Director of OCHS.
This month, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) released its latest initiative, The Bhagavata Podcast. This unique offering promises to take listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam.
The podcast host, Bhrigupada Das (Måns Broo), a scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, will trace a linear progression through the text. Discussions with h
(LtoR) Balaram Lila Das; Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean Academics, IIT Mandi; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi and Dr. Venkatesh Chembrolu, Associate Prof., representing the centre for IKSMHA (Indian Knowledge Systems and Mental Health Applications), IIT Mandi.
In a significant step towards advancing research and education in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
From Back to Godhead
The ancient Greek writer Aratos tells the following story about the constellation Virgo, or the virgin. Virgo, he says, may have belonged to the star race, the forefathers of the ancient stars. In primeval times, in the golden age, she lived among mankind as Justice personified and would exhort people to adhere to the truth. At this time people lived peacefully, without hypocrisy or quarrel. Later, in the age of silver, she hid herself in the mountains, but occasionally she
It was kind for one devotee to stop with his scooter and offer me a lift to go a few metres up to a restricted area. I thanked him for the offer, but declined, as I often do on the road. My ‘no thanks’ was followed by my explanation.
“Our guru, Prabhupada, did not care for such conveyance in Mayapura. He told one of his disciples to sell his scooter right after he purchased it. It was nice and quiet here for a while. Outside of trucks that bring in supplies, people walked or cycled. T
By Visakha Devi Dasi
I am not a brahmana, I am not a ksatriya, I am not a vaisya or a sudra. Nor am I a brahmacari, a householder, a vanaprastha or a sannyasi. I identify Myself only as the servant of the servant of the servant of the lotus feet of Lord Sri Krsna, the maintainer of the gopis. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 13.80)
Although each of us must carefully follow the particular principles of the role we are playing in society – whether as a wife or husband, a brahmacari or san
