The video discusses an upcoming book by Professor Kenneth Valpey, also known as Krishna Kshetra Swami, focused on yoga and animal ethics. Through a conversation among animals, viewers learn that the book will explore animal welfare from a yogic perspective, highlighting ancient Indian insights on humanity’s connection with animals and nature. The animals express excitement about the book’s potential to foster compassion and understanding. To make it freely available as an open-access resource,
This video covers the first day of ISKCON Chowpatty’s Kartik Yatra 2024, held in the holy land of Sri Mayapur Dham. The event is filled with ecstatic kirtans, dancing, and the spiritual teachings of HH Radhanath Swami, who reflects on the life and mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the vision of ISKCON’s founder, Srila Prabhupada.
HH Radhanath Swami begins by recounting Srila Prabhupada’s dedication to spreading the message of Krishna Consciousness worldwide. When Srila Prabhupada was esta
ISKCON Tucson was recently featured in the Arizona Daily Star which has a large online readership and over 230,000 print subscribers in the region. The article gave readers a window into the Sunday Feast, a brief history of the community, and highlighted several community members and how they came to Krishna Consciousness.
You can read the full article here. To follow the expanding service of the Tucson community, receive updates on their Temple project, and more, read their latest newsletter,
By Mathura Lilesvari Devi Dasi
Since the launch of our food truck at UCLA, Krishna Lunch So Cal is thrilled to announce that its sales have increased threefold in just six months. This remarkable growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the enthusiastic support from the UCLA community. While sales were never the main objective, the success puts the team in a strong position to expand this devotional project and share their experience with other devotees who
By Savitri Devi Dasi
The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) is pleased to announce a series of courses for the upcoming year that will allow devotees worldwide to deepen their study of Bhakti texts. These courses offer an opportunity for dedicated sadhakas to immerse themselves in the teachings of the scriptures and to grow in their personal devotional practices.
VIHE has long been a place where devotees come to study sacred texts under the guidance of experienced teachers, and this
On my zoom call with a group from the east coast (I alternate with the west coast each week) we dwell on the concept of giving thanks and how it is instinctively human to do so. It is also a reality for practically every species of life. When the Pilgrims from the U.K. sailed their way to the New World in the 1600’s they established a rapport with the Indigenous people who taught about survival strategies by way of susentance. That noble and kind gesture led to the Thanksgiving feast.
Now, on
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय दस श्रीभगवान का ऐश्वर्य
अर्जुन उवाच
परं ब्रह्म परं धाम पवित्रं परमं भवान् ।
पुरुषं शाश्वतं दिव्यमादिदेवमजं विभुम् ।। 12 ।।
आहुस्त्वामृषयः सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा।
असितो देवलो व्यासः स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे ।। 13 ।।
अर्जुन उवाच– अर्जुन ने कहा;परम्– परम;ब्रह्म– सत्य;परम्– परम;धाम– आधार;पवित्रम्– शुद्ध;परमम्– परम;भवान्– आप;पुरुषम्– पुरुष;शाश्वतम्– नित्य;दिव्यम्– दिव्य;आदि-देवम्– आदि स्वामी;अजम्– अजन्मा;विभुम्–सर्वोच्च;आहुः- कहते हैं;त्वाम्– आपको;ऋषयः– साधुगण;
ISKCON devotees have been “on the front-line of special Diwali events across Westminster, Central London,” including a visit to the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister – 10 Downing Street. For more details, click here.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-leaders-celebrating-diwali-events-across-london/
Hare Krishna!
Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Deepawali! 🌟🙏
Yesterday, we had the wonderful Jvala Nrismha Lamp Lighting to celebrate the completion of the new Narasimha Wing. The procession began at 3:30 pm, with Lord Lakshmi Narasimha and Garuda Vahana gracing the way from the Pancha Tattva courtyard to the TOVP temple. The air was filled with the sounds of ecstatic kirtan, drums, and conches, creating a truly uplifting atmosphere. At 4:00 pm, we gathered for bhajans, heard a short messa
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय दस श्रीभगवान का ऐश्वर्य
तेषामेवानुकम्पार्थमहमज्ञानजं तमः ।
नाशयाम्यात्मभावस्थो ज्ञानदीपेन भास्वता ।। 11 ।।
तेषाम्– उन पर;एव– निश्चय ही;अनुकम्पा-अर्थम्– विशेष कृपा करने के लिए;अहम्– मैं;अज्ञान-जम्– अज्ञान के कारण;तमः– अंधकार;नाशयामि– दूर करता हूँ;आत्म-भाव– उनके हृदयों में;स्थः– स्थित;ज्ञान– ज्ञान के;दीपेन– दीपक द्वारा;भास्वता– प्रकाशमान हुए।
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय दस श्रीभगवान का ऐश्वर्य
तेषां सततयुक्तानां भजतां प्रीतिपूर्वकम् ।
ददामि बुद्धियोगं तं येन मामुपयान्ति ते ।। 10 ।।
तेषाम्– उन;सतत-युक्तानाम्– सदैव लीन रहने वालों को;भजताम्– भक्ति करने वालों को;प्रीति-पूर्वकम्– प्रेमभावसहित;ददामि– देता हूँ;बुद्धि-योगम्– असली बुद्धि;तम्– वह;येन– जिससे;माम्– मुझको;उपयान्ति– प्राप्त होते हैं;ते– वे।
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय दस श्रीभगवान का ऐश्वर्य
मच्चित्ता मद्गतप्राणा बोधयन्तः परस्परम् ।
कथयन्तश्च मां नित्यं तुष्यन्ति च रमन्ति च ।। 9 ।।
मत्-चित्ताः– जिनके मन मुझमें रमे हैं;मत्-गत-प्राणाः– जिनके जीवन मुझ में अर्पित हैं;बोधयन्तः– उपदेश देते हुए;परस्परम्– एक दूसरे से, आपस में;च– भी;कथयन्तः– बातें करते हुए;च– भी;माम्– मेरे विषय में;नित्यम्– निरन्तर;तुष्यन्ति– प्रसन्न होते हैं;च– भी;रमन्ति– दिव्य आनन्द भोगते हैं;च– भी।
Against the breathtaking backdrop of Nepal’s majestic landscapes, hundreds of matajis from diverse nationalities gathered for the 2024 International ISKCON Mataji Retreat. The multi-day event brought together devotees of all ages, creating a vibrant tapestry of spiritual fellowship and cultural exchange.
The retreat featured daily philosophical discussions and classes centered on Krishna consciousness, allowing participants to deepen their spiritual understanding while forming meaningful connect
In this October 2024 update, Vraja Vilas Prabhu shares the latest developments in the construction of Lord Nrsimhadev’s wing, highlighting remarkable progress. The flooring of the Nrsimhadev temple hall is complete, featuring a stunning design using red jasper, yellow Vencia, Baroda green, Vietnam white, and Roso Alicante from Spain, crafted by Sadhvi Dasi and Rangavati Devi Dasi under the direction of Swaha Mataji. The altar is nearly finished, with a beautifully designed prali arch and final
By Atma Tattva Das
Bavisha Moonasar, also known as Balai Devi Dasi, is a high school teacher in Cape Town who leads the Ekhaya High School Preaching Program. This program aims to introduce students to Krishna consciousness. It has transitioned from informal discussions to structured weekly gatherings, allowing students to explore spiritual concepts and ask questions. The initiative encourages students to engage with spirituality in a structured format.
“The kids are inquisitive. They’re very spi
Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) has been featured in a Faiths for Biodiversity report released at the 16th annual Conference of the Parties (COP16) meeting going on now in Cali, Colombia.
Thousands of world leaders are gathered in South America for the biodiversity-themed meetings, the first major biodiversity summit since the 2022 adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
The report, entitled “UNITING FOR NATURE: Faiths at the Forefront of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiv
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Bhakti Kids, an initiative by ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry (CDM), has announced the Bhishma Panchaka Challenge from November 11th to 15th. Led by Gourangi Gandharvika Devi Dasi, this event aims to engage children, youth, and families in a spiritual celebration that not only deepens their connection to Lord Krishna but also offers a fun and meaningful way to end the sacred month of Kartika.
The last five days of Kartika, known as Bhishma Panchaka,
Folks on the trail called “Hunter’s Bay” were really sweet. The sun was out. It was a Sunday. Weather was perfect. On top of that, a long weekend works for everyone. Being Thanksgiving in Canada brings out the best in everyone.
Who do we give “thanks” to anyway ? Nature ? The Universe ? Or can we go more specific ? God ? The Supreme ? The Creator ? Bhagavan ?
Bhagavan is the most specific. It is God in detail. A person
On that trail I was greeted with warmth. It came at me, and I threw it bac
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय दस श्रीभगवान का ऐश्वर्य
अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्तः सर्वं प्रवर्तते ।
इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विताः ।। 8 ।।
अहम्– मैं;सर्वस्य– सबका;प्रभवः– उत्पत्ति का कारण;मत्तः– मुझसे;सर्वम्– सारी वस्तुएँ;प्रवर्तते– उद्भूत होती हैं;इति– इस प्रकार;मत्वा– जानकर;भजन्ते– भक्ति करते हैं;माम्– मेरी;बुधाः– विद्वानजन;भाव-समन्विताः– अत्यन्त मनोयोग से।
