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The annual World Holy Name Festival (WHNF), organized by the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry, concluded its 2024 edition with great success, uniting temples and devotees from across the world. This festival, observed from September 17 to September 23, celebrates Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental journey to the West, which marked the beginning of ISKCON’s worldwide mission to spread the glories of the Holy Name.

The 2024 theme, “Srila Prabhupada Wants You to Chant for Love and Peace,” was more than a mess

The Sacred Glories of Radha Kunda

The holy city of Mathura holds a position of spiritual supremacy over Vaikuntha, the transcendental world, because it is where the Supreme Lord appeared. Yet, even greater than Mathura is the transcendental forest of Vrindavana, renowned for the divine rasalila pastimes of Lord Krishna. Superior to Vrindavana is Govardhana Hill, uplifted by Krishna’s divine hand and the site of His many loving pastimes. But above all, the superexcellent Radha Kunda reigns suprem

Wherever in this world there were great manifestations of love between Radha and Krsna, not only was it an extraordinary experience for those who were present there, but actually that entire place also became transformed.

Various places in Vrindavan, where Radha and Krsna had great exchanges of love, are very potent with powerful mercy that becomes available to us as well. The appearance of Radha-kund, the lake of Srimati Radharani, is a most special occasion, as it is said that Radha kund is t

Kartik is very auspicious for spiritual advancement. Another name for Kartik is Urja-vrata. Urja means power. The supreme power, the original power, is Srimati Radharani. So Urja-vrata, or Kartik-vrata, is for Srimati Radharani. Many important pastimes took place in the month of Kartik. On the full-moon night, Sri Krishna played upon His flute and enjoyed the rasa-lila, which is considered the best of His pastimes. Also during Kartik, Krishna saw that the residents of Vrindavan were preparing to

 krsnasyoccaih pranaya-vasatih preyasibhyo ’pi radha
kundam casya munibhir abhitas tadrg eva vyadhayi
yat presthair apy alam asulabham kim punar bhakti-bhajam
tat premedam sakrd api sarah snatur aviskaroti

“Of the many objects of favoured delight and of all the lovable damsels of Vrajabhumi, Srimati Radharani is certainly the most treasured object of Krishna’s love. And, in every respect, Her divine kunda is described by great sages as similarly dear to Him. Undoubtedly Radha-kunda is rarely att

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय नौ परम गुह्य ज्ञान

पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति ।

तदहं भक्तयुपहृतमश्र्नामि प्रयतात्मनः ॥ 26 ॥

पत्रम्– पत्ती;पुष्पम्– फूल;फलम्- फल;तोयम्– जल;यः– जो कोई;मे– मुझको;भक्त्या– भक्तिपूर्वक;प्रयच्छति– भेंट करता है;तत्– वह;अहम्– मैं;भक्ति-उपहृतम्– भक्तिभाव से अर्पित;अश्नामि– स्वीकार करता हूँ;प्रयत-आत्मनः– शुद्धचेतना वाले से।

भावार्थ : यदि कोई प्रेम तथा भक्ति के साथ मुझे पत्र, पुष्प, फल या जल प्रदान करता है, तो मैं उसे स्वीकार करता हूँ।

तात्पर्य

Summary

The lecture describes the early days of ISKCON in New York City, specifically the first temple established at 262 Second Avenue in the Lower East Side. The text focuses on Srila Prabhupada’s interactions with a group of young Americans who were seeking spiritual enlightenment and the challenges of introducing Krishna Consciousness in a secular, counter-culture environment. The text provides insight into the cultural context of 1960s America, the importance of chanting the Hare Krishna

By Thomas Haribol  

Often when I offer a lamp in this spiritually-charged season of Kartik, I am reminded of a time years ago when I was seated next to a woman on a plane who was visibly distressed and quietly weeping. I said to her, “You seem really upset. Is there anything I can do to help?” She said through her tears, “I’m approaching ninety; I will die soon and cease to exist.” “What do you mean?” I inquired.  She told me that, in her understanding, souls only continue to exist after death i

By Aseem Krishna Das  

On October 11, 2024, a magnificent Gaur-Nitai Shobha Yatra was organized in Karnal, Haryana. This grand procession saw the participation of thousands of people, all coming together to celebrate and express their devotion to Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai.

The deities of Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai, standing in a joyful, dancing posture, were placed on a beautifully adorned chariot that was carried throughout the city. The atmosphere was charged with spiritual energy as the holy names of the Lo

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय नौ परम गुह्य ज्ञान

यान्ति देवव्रता देवान्पितृन्यान्ति पितृव्रताः ।

भूतानि यान्ति भूतेज्या यान्ति मद्याजिनोSपि माम् ।। 25 ।।

यान्ति– जाते हैं;देव-व्रताः– देवताओं के उपासक;देवान्– देवताओं के पास;पितृृन्– पितरों के पास;यान्ति– जाते हैं;पितृ-व्रताः– पितरों के उपासक;भूतानि– भूत-प्रेतों के पास;यान्ति– जाते हैं;भूत-इज्याः– भूत-प्रेतों के उपासक;यान्ति– जाते हैं;मत्– मेरे;याजिनः– भक्तगण;अपि– लेकिन;माम्– मेरे पास।

भावार्थ : जो देवताओं की पूजा करते हैं, वे देवताओ

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In the video titled “Realizations After Surgery” Mahatma Prabhu reflects on profound realizations he experienced after undergoing surgery. He shares how, prior to the operation, he had prayed to Krishna to help him not just intellectualize Krishna Consciousness but to deeply feel it. After the surgery, he felt a significant change, becoming deeply emotional and appreciative. He found himself moved by the devotion of others, often crying when speaking about Krishna, the devotees, and the

The speaker explores the spiritual psychology of fault-finding and how it arises from a sense of personal failure in spiritual life. The story of Daksha, a devout Brahman who criticized Lord Shiva, is used as an example of someone who reacted to their perceived failings with anger, criticism, and grand gestures to conceal their shortcomings. The speaker argues that this kind of behavior is a result of the mode of passion and ultimately leads to unhappiness. They contrast this with the mode of

By Atma Tattva Das

On September 28th, 2024, the vibrant streets of Soweto came alive with the joyous sounds of Hare Krishna chanting as devotees and members of the local community gathered to celebrate the 17th annual ISKCON Soweto Rathayatra Festival.

This year’s event was a spiritual spectacle and a heartfelt commemoration of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, a central figure in the festival’s creation and an inspiration to the community.

Mahaprabhu Dasa, the Temple President of ISKCON Soweto

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

An online workshop called Small Is Powerful, led by Mahatma Das, will be held in two groups on November 22-23, 2024, and November 30-December 1, 2024. This workshop, offered in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian, will guide participants in exploring how humility and self-honesty shape and influence their spiritual journey.

Srila Prabhupada always stressed the importance of humility as the foundation for gaining knowl

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय नौ परम गुह्य ज्ञान

अनन्याश्र्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते ।

तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥ 22 ॥

अनन्याः– जिसका कोई अन्य लक्ष्य न हो, अनन्य भाव से;चिन्तयन्तः– चिन्तन करते हुए;माम्– मुझको;ये– जो;जनाः– व्यक्ति;पर्युपासते– ठीक से पूजते हैं;तेषाम्– उन;नित्य– सदा;अभियुक्तानाम्– भक्ति में लीन मनुष्यों की;योग– आवश्यकताएँ;क्षेमम्– सुरक्षा, आश्रय;वहामि– वहन करता हूँ;अहम्– मैं।

भावार्थ : किन्तु जो लोग अनन्यभाव से मेरे दिव्यस्वरूप का ध्यान कर