By Krsangi Radhe Dasi,

In a heartwarming encounter of faith and diplomacy, the Honorable Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav from India, paid a special visit to the ISKCON Cape Town temple during his trip to South Africa for the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting.

The visit, which took place in the temple in Rondebosch, highlighted the shared values of environmental stewardship and spiritual consciousness that

By Giriraj dasa

There so many benedictions for the month of Kartika and we get constant reminders via email, messages on mobile and so many other mediums. The list grows only bigger by the day.

“In the month of Kartik, which is very dear to Sri Hari, one who bathes early in the morning attains the merit of bathing in all places of pilgrimage. Anybody who offers the Lord a ghee lamp in the month of Kartik, O brahmana, becomes free from all kinds of sins, such as killing a brahmana, and he goes to

“Of the many objects of favored delight and of all the lovable damsels of Vraja, Srimati Radharani is certainly the most cherished object of Krishna’s love. And, in every respect, Her divine Kunda is described by great sages as equally dear to Him. Indeed, Radha-kunda is rarely attained even by the great devotees; therefore, it is even more difficult for ordinary devotees to achieve. If one simply bathes once in these sacred waters, pure love for Krishna is awakened within the heart.”

Mitch from Orangeville came by to join us on the prearranged walk to the Brickworks and beyond. Usually, I can pack in some japa on beads; chanting during these urban pilgrimages, which are actually located in ravines. However, today was just talking all the while. The topic of Tattva, philosophical truths, according to the devotional perspective and practical realities were what occupied our time. It was sweet. We even cited a beaver lodge.

Now, I am the first to admit that I am a trite bit be

Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire to mark the start of the Hindu holy month of Kartik.

On arrival, the Labour leader was greeted and garlanded as part of a traditional ceremony to welcome guests, and met with the Temple President, Her Grace Visakha Dasi.

Sir Keir spoke to Her Grace about being the first female President of a major Hindu Temple in the UK and recognised her endeavour in keeping the Temple open during the pandemic.

Sir Keir

By Giriraj dasa

There so many benedictions for the month of Kartika and we get constant reminders via email, messages on mobile and so many other mediums. The list grows only bigger by the day.

“In the month of Kartik, which is very dear to Sri Hari, one who bathes early in the morning attains the merit of bathing in all places of pilgrimage. Anybody who offers the Lord a ghee lamp in the month of Kartik, O brahmana, becomes free from all kinds of sins, such as killing a brahmana, and he goes

                      Glories of Damodara Month

                               (Kartika-masa)

Kartika-masa, also known as Damodara-masa, in accordance

with Vaishnava calendars, is described in the scriptures as the best

among months.

tasmad vrata tra yam hy etan mama tiva priyankaram

magha kartikayos tad vat tat hai vaikadasi vratam

van aspatinam tulasi masanam kartikah priyah

ekadasi tithi nam ca ksetranam dvaraka mama

ete sam sevanam yastu karoti ca jitendriyah

same vallabhatam yati na tat ha yajanadi

TWO FINGERS SHORT

Tulsi Books is delighted to announce the release of ‘TWO FINGERS SHORT’ by Shubha Vilas Das.

Kartik month, the much awaited month is fast approaching. And we can think of nothing better than launching a book on Damodar Lila, a book that takes you to the events of that fateful Diwali day when little Krsna decides to play his special lila.

“namas te ‘stu damne sphurad-dipti-dhamne
tvadiyodarayatha visvasya dhamne
namo radhikayai tvadiya-priyayai
namo ‘nanta-lilaya devaya tubhya

 “Because mother loves the most…in this material world, there is no comparison of mother's love. Without any exchange. Even in this material world. Mother loves the child without any expectation of return generally…that is called unalloyed love. Anyabhilasita-sunyam, free from all material gain.”

- Srila Prabhupada Srimad-Bhagavatam1.8.31 lecture, Los Angeles, April 23, 1973 

Mother Yasoda’s love for her beloved Krishna is more than anyone can imagine. Just imagine how great her love must be if sh

By Sanatana Gosvami

Kartika month is the most important month in our calendar, as it is very dear to Sri Sri Radha-Madhava. Just as there is no yuga equal to Satya-yuga, no scripture equal to the Vedas, and no place of pilgrimage equal to the Ganges, so there is no month equal to Kartika. During the Kartika month, millions of devotees worship Damodara Krishna with ghee lamps and devotional bhajans, glorifying His playful childhood pastime of stealing yogurt. And traditionally, desiring to satis

Lord Damodar with his wooden mortar enters Bollywood!

On the evening of the 27th of Oct 2016, Bollywood fashion designer Rohit Verma invited Guru Maharaja to have a Damodar program at his fashion studio in Mumbai. It was a short and well organized program where Rohit Verma had invited about 50 of his close friends. Guru Maharaja gave an excellent 15 min class on the Damodar Lila pastime. He especially stressed how Prabhupada wrote him a letter that this Kartik month was a special opportunity li

Kartika month is observed this year from 16 Oct – 14 Nov , the most important month in our calendar, as it is very dear to Sri Sri Radha-Madhava. Just as there is no yuga equal to Satya-yuga, no scripture equal to the Vedas, and no place of pilgrimage equal to the Ganges, so there is no month equal to Kartika. During the Kartika month, millions of devotees worship Damodara Krishna with ghee lamps and devotional bhajans, glorifying His playful childhood pastime of stealing yogurt. And traditiona

Sacinandana Swami: Throughout the year Krishna’s devotees pursue various projects: their devotional practices (sadhana), their various services (seva), work projects, various family projects, building projects, private projects, etc. Once a year comes a time when another project arises: the Karttik project, which offers a rare chance to come close to the Lord. Srila Prabhupada told his disciples that even ‘unserious persons’ who execute devotional service during this month of Karttik are easily

The month of Kartik presents a special time of year when there is ample opportunity for spiritual reflection, growth and inspiration.  During this month, there are a multitude of festivals which help us to focus our lives in a very Krsna conscious fashion.

While most festivals involve grand celebrations, one special festival allows us an opportunity to reflect on the incredible life of Srila Prabhupada.  On Sunday, November 15, 2015, the Toronto Hare Krishna Temple marked Srila Prabhupada's Di

…Once upon a time, thousands of sages came together in the holy place called Naimisaranya to perform sacrifice. To their very good fortune the great sage Suta Goswami, who had been traveling to different pilgrimage sites, arrived there along with his disciples. The sages present were very enlivened to see him. They all stood up immediately to pay their respects to the great sage, offered him a very nice Vyasasana, and requested him with folded hands to sit down on it.

The sages of Naimisaranya sa

This year Purushottama Masa falls in the period 18 August to 15 September 2012

Activities for the most auspicious Purushottama Month

1.                    Establish the Deity/photo of Sri Sri Radha Krishna in your home and worship Them with love and devotion.

2.                    Offer daily puja by chanting the mahamantra; Chant as many rounds of Hare Krsna Mantra as possible: hare krishna hare Krishna krishna krishna hare hare / hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare

3.                    Study