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Oh Jagannatha as your sweet will make me dance,
But don't deprive me from your merciful glance

I have no idea of my insignificant life calculations,
But I have faith ultimately it will be with you in Jubilations,

These temporary situations shakes me without pauses,
But in the end I know you are cause of all causes,

Eyes searching for you standing on the edge,
Oh Lord I believe either will learn to fly or u will catch,

Holding on to your lotus feet tighly,
As Path given by our acharyas rightl

Once I gave initiation in Mayapur to a devotee and afterward, we met Jananivasa Prabhu. I said to Jananivasa Prabhu that I just gave initiation to this devotee, could you please just give him your blessings. Jananivasa Prabhu said, “Oh, you just took initiation! This is very nice because the time when you just take initiation is a very special time! It is the time where everything is still fresh and you are full of good positive energy. This is the time when you can put some really good habits

In the present scenario, where violent incidents are happening not only in the society but also in the school premises, many parents are considering not to send their children to school and are eager to find other options for education. It is notable that due to this scenario in the USA and other western countries, many parents do not send their children to school and adopt other options like home schooling, community schooling etc. But the question is whether these options are effective and eff

Back to Godhead magazine as the name implies, is committed towards, enlightening the reader towards the Supreme Lord and reinstating him or her in their constitutional position of offering loving service to the Lord.

The magazine was actually started by His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad with the sole aim of enlivening the fallen souls.  This was way back in 1944.It was only due to Srila Prabhupad’s untiring efforts that even while living in Vrindavan at that time, he would single

14 Mar 2018 - Disappearance Day of Sri Govinda Ghosh

Govinda Ghosh, an intimate associate of Lord Caitanya, was known for his sweet kirtanas at the annual Jagannatha Puri Ratha- yatra festival. Lord Caitanya would at once begin to dance whenever Govinda Ghosh would sing.

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Papamochani Ekadashi - 13 March 2018
(Paran Time - 14 March - 6.48am to 10.48 am - for Mumbai Location only. For more details kindly download following app :
http://harekrishnacalendar.com/vaishnava-reminder/) 

Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “O Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the explanation of Amalaki Ekadasi, which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Phalguna [February-March], and now I wish to hear about the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra [

By Kadamba Kanana Swami

One can never take Krsna for granted. One should never think, “I’ve done so much service… so much! You know in my days, we used to go out on sankirtan and we used to distribute so many books, so many books that one man could not lift them! In the past, we did so much service, and that’s why in the present we don’t have to do anything!”

If we do think like this then immediately, maya is here!

Kṛṣṇa-bahirmukha hañā bhoga vāñchā kare, nikaṭa-stha māyā tāre jāpaṭiyā dhare, J

Giriraj Dasa: Gaudiya Vaishnavas, are supposed to follow the mood of Vrajavasis. Among the Vrajavasis the mood and service of gopis is considered the highest. During the day gopis are always busy in one main activity – churning butter. How can we follow this practice in the modern age of Kali-yuga?
We can very easily follow gopis by churning the verses of bhakti scriptures, especially Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. If we sincerely try to churn these verses with love and devotion then by t

Every devotee is an individual. We are not all stereotypes – all walking the same and all saying Hare Krsna in the same way. No, we are individuals who have a role to play and a contribution to make. That is what we are meant for. That is the higher plan. But when Prabhupada said, “Please, just give me this one life,” instead of just trying to be what we want, what we dream to be, what we’re always hoping for… for one life, just be the instrument of Krsna.

By Ramai Swami

Govindas restaurant and the Lotus Room in Darlinghurst are still going strong after more than twenty years of operation.

The restaurant, run by devotee couple Pratapana and Jayasri, is pretty much packed out every night.

The Lotus Room hosts kirtan evenings headed by local devotees, however, many  well known international devotees come through to lead kirtans, which are also well attended.

By Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp)

For those of us who have traveled the length and breadth of India, there are many temples that have allowed us in and left indelible and inspiring memories for our spiritual progress. There have also been some temples who have kept us out, or even kicked us out after we have already entered, as if they do not want to share their culture with us, or anyone they feel does not meet their requirements. I can understand that to a degree. But with a little re

Dear Maharajas & Prabhus.
Please accept my humble obeisance.
All Glorie to srila Prabhupada.

“And who are those exuberant people singing and dancing”? His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter John Cosgrove,Principal Knight and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, Military Cross, enquired about the more than 100 temple residents and guests who received him and other dignitaries with enthralling Kirtan amidst tight security while hundreds of visitors waited outside the ISKCON Temple at Ea

When someone is caught stealing red-handed and you talk about it, “That person is not honest because he is a thief. He was caught red-handed.” Well, that may be true but are you just going to label the person a thief forever!

The proof is there; he was caught red-handed. Okay, maybe he was a thief and maybe he has a weakness in that field. But maybe he can be protected; maybe one day he will come around. We see that the great Valmiki became a great devotee. He was a chor, a thief, but then he b

By Kesava Krsna dasa – GRS.

The sound of the heartbeat, the pulse of life gushing blood through thousands of arteries, veins and capillaries lending sensation to the nerve network entwined in and about organs and muscles and flesh, all bound by the bodily structure encased with a thin layer of skin in harmony with our subtle impulse, is our presentation to the world. This biological machine, city of nine gates, is a sleeping convenience to enact our wishes. Lord Krsna says:

“One who identifies

Krishna Dharma is a Vaishnava Priest and scholar. In this interview he responds to questions about Hinduism, Vedic scriptures and science.

My name is Krishna Dharma, a Vaishnava Priest and author, and I have been asked to explain how Hinduism sits with science. As some of you may know Hinduism has various branches and I personally belong to the branch known as Vaishnavism, which is essentially the monotheistic strand of the faith. My scriptures are called the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit writings co

In this article, Suhotra Swami discusses various approaches to acquiring knowledge. He examines this phenomena in terms of the three pramanas (pratyaksa, anumana and sabda), which are the recognised sources of knowledge in the Vaisnava tradition. Suhotra Swami explains that in Vaisnava epistemology sabda (hearing from an authoritative source) is accorded the greatest regard. He examines the methods of direct perception and logical argument and offers an interesting analysis of their limitation

By Madhava Smullen

A series of video blogs, or “vlogs,” featuring ISKCON guru Sivarama Swami giving a Krishna conscious perspective on current issues, have racked up over 20 million views on Facebook. Devotees behind the project see it as a way forward for outreach in the Hare Krishna Movement.

Radha Damodara Das, an engineering student who works for Apple, had the idea when he began looking for new ways to help his spiritual master reach large quantities of people.

“Two years ago I was inspire

Hare Krishna to all Devotees.

By Madhava Smullen

Over 200 VIPs attended the “Avant-Premiere” of the documentary film Hare Krishna! – which tells the story of how Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON – in Mauritius on Saturday March 3rd.

The premiere was held at the prestigious Star Cinema at the island’s well-known Bagatelle mall near the capital city of Port Louis.

Among the audience members were the former President of the country, His Excellency Kailash Purryag; MP the Honorable Santaram Baboo; former Minister of Social Integ

By Bhakta Kishore

The Festival of Chariots in the South African city Durban celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The four-day festival will be held between Friday March 30th and April 2nd. The entertainment is geared to show unity through diversity. Every evening they have a specific focus: 

On Friday at the “Life-In-Style” session visitors can explore the ancient Vedic sciences, energize with yoga, revitalise with Ayurveda, or make a conscious connection with mantra-meditation.

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