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Some people may ask what is the point of doing ritual worship? To this we should understand that traditional rites have a definite influence upon individuals. The activities involved while performing rituals may include a yajna, chanting mantras, special offerings, and group participation, which are based upon scientific principles. Scientists acknowledge the influence of sound and music, color, magnetic vibrations, and knowledge on which we concentrate. There is no doubt about the uplifting ef

The mercy of Lord Nrisimhadeva at Mayapur is famous and I have an interesting story in brief.
I know a couple Ashok Ghosh and his wife Shila Ghosh from Kolkata, who married twelve years ago. Four years before when I met them, they shared their worries with me. Like other childless couples, who undertake treatments or throw faith in magical amulets, this young couple too were attracted to artificial means to have a baby. Incidentally, I suggested them to take shelter of Jagrata Nrsiimhadeve at I

Essere grassi non significa che non si può sposare, come indossare una madre perfetta plus size della sposa si veste. Ancora questi abiti possono fare altre ragazze magre a sentirsi timido, con i lacci perfettamente caduti, e la finitura fiorito. La parte più sorprendente della dimensione vantaggio è che, una vasta gamma di modelli e accessori possono essere cuciti nel vestito.

Non rientrano, per la magra figurato vestito

Non come quelli del vestito skinnyfeatured dove solo un singolo modell

Come passa il tempo! Un giorno, si può essere sorpresi di trovare la graduazione giorno sta per arrivare! Sentite eccitato ora! Sei pronto per andare al ballo di fine anno?

Per molte ragazze, il ballo di fine anno il giorno della laurea può essere per sempre i ricordi per la loro vita riposo. Alcuni pensa anche il ballo di fine anno non è meno importante della cerimonia di laurea come la cerimonia mostra la loro intelligenza e il ballo di fine anno può mostrare la loro bellezza.

Non vi è dub

Friend and Enemy - As long as one adheres to the philosophy of duality, thinking one person a friend and another an enemy, he should be understood to be in the clutches of maya. – Srimad Bhagavatam 7.5.11 Purport

When I saw Bhakti Chai (as in ‘i’) listed on the vegan menu, I knew immediately what it was – both because of living in India for so many years and also being a practitioner of Bhakti Yoga. Chai is the Hindi word for tea, and bhakti means divine love, or more specifically the love exchanged between Krishna and each one of us.

The word chai is also used elsewhere – pronounced differently and with different meanings. Chai (here as in ‘say’) is part of the name Chaitanya, which means ‘living force

Someone recently referred to me as a 'man of faith'. I detected the condescending tone in his speech. It was, I’m pretty sure, a subtle put-down. Faith is often frowned upon in today’s society – savvy people consider it unscientific, sentimental, primitive and a sign of weakness. Believe in what you see, they say, and take charge of fortune by shaping life on your own abilities and strength. It’s a psychological approach developing from reductionist science, which aims to explain everything in

Kulimela Blends Service, Fun, Family and Community

Written by Madhava Smullen. Published on ISKCON News June 24, 2016.

The first Kulimela, held in New Vrindaban, West Virginia in 2006, was an effort by ISKCON’s second generation to move away from party-style gurukuli reunions and explore their identity and what they could accomplish both materially and spiritually.

The 10th anniversary of that Mela, which also took place in New Vrindaban from June 15th to 19th this year, took those themes furth

As a continuation of the celebration of Incorporation Day – the day Srila Prabhupada received the certificate stating that ISKCON was officially incorporated – and the 50th year anniversary of ISKCON, Bhaktivedanta Manor held the grand opening ceremony of the Srila Prabhupada garden to honour the spiritual leader and founder of ISKCON along with his disciples. 

Devotees from across the UK and many of Srila Prabhupada’s direct disciples from around the world, gathered on the 16th of July 2016, f

The foreboding age of Kali approaches. A troubled dynasty hovers on the brink of destruction. An epic story from ancient India, Mahabharata reflects the passions and longings of the human spirit.

This highly acclaimed rendition offers a good literary read that can easily be studied in classrooms. "Fresh, fast-paced and cinematic! Andy Fraenkel's book captures the scope and breath of this great epic." Subhash Kak, PhD, Author & Professor (from his Foreword) "

As the 3rd anniversary of the publ

ST. LOUIS COUNTY • A chorus of upbeat song and dance reverberated through subdivisions here Sunday morning, as those who practice Hinduism celebrated Rath Yatra — a holiday in which figures of deities are brought out to the public.

Hundreds of faithful pulled a chariot carrying figures of three decorated Hindu deities from the Hindu Temple of St. Louis down Weidman Road and on to Queeny Park.

Organizers said one of the purposes of the holiday is to expose people to the religion.

“To gain connec

The Slovenia padayatra was held from June 28th to July 15th. The 18 day itinerary followed a course all around Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Slovenia is a small country yet it is full of diverse people and has a variety of cultures. During the summer many people from all over Europe and other parts of the world come here for the summer holidays. Our padayatra began on a sunny day in a town near Ljubljana with Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Natharaj being transported on a small cart fashioned from a

Ambarisa Das: The TOVP Kalash is the only one of a kind in the world owing to its sheer size and magnitude. It is 23 meters tall and 19 meters wide, and sits atop a mammoth dome at a height of 84 meters from the ground level. Being the topmost architectural feature of the temple dressed in resplendent gold, it will be visible from far and wide. Hence, considerable efforts have gone into its complex and intricate design as well as execution.
According to sacred architecture, the Kalash is the ax

According the the Mahatmya of this place, it is described that Vedavyas was telling one great muni that this place of Kurmakshetra is very, very sacred and he told the story of this temple. There is a mountain called Shwetacala Parvat. And near that mountain lived a king. His name was Shweta Chakravarti, and his wife’s name was Vishnupriya. Vishnupriya was very chaste, very pure in heart, and had great devotion to Lord Krishna. On an Ekadasi day she was performing pooja in her temple room. At t

Devotees at our Seattle temple have been working for months to organise the Ananda festival at a prominent park in Redmond Shire.

The festival spanned a 2 day weekend and it was estimated that nearly 14,000 people attended.

There were two main stages for performances, many prasadam booths and a big variety of book and other stalls.

Source:http://www.ramaiswami.com/seattle-temple-ananda-festival/

"We brahmanas are worshipable by others only due to our quality of forgiveness. It is through this quality of forgiveness that Lord Brahma has achieved the post of master of the entire universe. The Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Hari, the remover of obstacles, becomes pleased with those who are forgiving. Forgiveness is illuminating like the sun, and cultivation of this quality is the brahmana’s duty.”

Yes, PULL! 


That is the feeling I got after I woke up from this evening's nap. I am about to drive a few ungodly hours to the divine ISV (Iskcon Silicon Valley, or Iskcon Sankirtan Village, as I prefer to call it) and get the association of the great souls who live there. Krsna reminds me through that "pull" from within, that the reason for visiting holy places is not to just see the place, but to hear from the sadhus who live there, associate with them, aspire to BE like them; less one still

The Ratha Yatra festival has become a common sight in most major cities of the world since 1968 through the ISKCON Hare Krishna movement. By the mercy of Lord Jagannath and Caitanya Mahāprabhu, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada successfully transplanted the festival which now happens on an annual basis in places all over the world in over 108 cities

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