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।
Gauranga Prabhu announces preparations for the Kartik Yatra 2024 in Mayapur, hosted by ISKCON Chowpatty with His Holiness Radhanath Swami. Taking place from November 1-6, the event includes a large pandal (tent) set up to seat over 12,000 devotees. The pandal is being readied for Katha (spiritual discourses) and Kirtan (devotional singing) during the yatra. The narrator expresses gratitude to ISKCON Mayapur’s co-directors and their teams for organizing the event’s facilities, including extensiv
By HH Jayapataka Swami
ŚB 3.10.13
yathedānīṁ tathāgre ca
paścād apy etad īdṛśam
Synonyms
yathā — as it is; idānīm — at present; tathā — so it was; agre — in the beginning; ca — and; paścāt — at the end; api — also; etat īdṛśam — it continues to be the same.
Translation
This cosmic manifestation is as it is now, it was the same in the past, and it will continue in the same way in the future.
Purport
There is a systematic schedule for the perpetual manifestation, maintenance and annihilation of t
These photos capture a series of moments from the sacred celebration of the Kartik month in Mayapur, a significant spiritual event observed by devotees. Known as the month of **Damodara**, Kartik is a time for heightened devotion, prayers, and offerings to Lord Krishna. The atmosphere of devotion is beautifully depicted in the album, where devotees of all ages are seen holding lamps, symbolizing their prayers and reverence.
Throughout the images, we see individuals immersed in the traditional la
By Nikhit Gunthuru
On October 8th, 2024, ISKCON Phoenix visited “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, Arizona, distributing over 100 plates of prasadam to residents. This service is part of ISKCON Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to uplift and support the local community.
The East Valley Men’s Center provides essential shelter and support services to single men experiencing homelessness—the largest homeless demographic in Arizona, and often the most underserved. The center assists residen
The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024, held from September 20th to October 11th in Warsaw, Poland, focused on critical human rights and fundamental freedoms across the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) region.
This 10-day event, organized by the 2024 OSCE Maltese Chairpersonship with support from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), provided a platform for participants to evaluate current challenges and trends affecting regional secu
