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
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Dear Devotees,
Please accept my obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I am writing this message to you during a solemn yet joyful time when we recall the disappearance of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON. It is solemn because of the very heart-wrenching reality that Srila Prabhupada left our presence forty-five years ago this year, yet joyful because we know he departed back to the lotus feet of Sri Krishna and Caitanya Mahaprabhu after
By Sunanda Das
Forty-four years ago this year, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada left this world for the divine abode of Sri Krishna and His pastimes. During his empowered life as a preacher of Krishna consciousness from 1965-1977, he accomplished more than practically any acharya in history, bringing the opportunity for the highest attainment of Goloka Vrindaban to millions of souls throughout the world. We are brought to tears no longer having his association in our midst.
This year’s Vraja Mandala Parikrama was special due to there being a confluence [sagam] of padayatris from three different padayatras:the All-India Padayatra, the Maharashtra Padayatra, and the Uttar Pradesh Padayatra. Also present were the devotees from the soon-to-be-inaugurated (on October 17) Andhra Pradesh Padayatra.
Normally in our Vraja Mandala Parikrama tent city we have tents of various groups such as volunteers, matajis, and prabhujis, but this year we had tents named after the padaya
Just turn the pages of the history of India and you will come across the life stories of scores of eminent men and women who had all the means to enjoy their material life, but they willingly gave it up to pursue their spiritual goals. They weren’t satisfied just to satisfy the demands of their mind, senses and body. Animals do the same thing. Their conscience would constantly nudge them to look something which was not material and not ephemeral. They were searching for happiness which was not
The boiler in our building has some challenges; it’s leaving the interior rather cool in temperature. Govinda’s Restaurant, located inside, is warm, however, it’s being heated by a separate unit. I hung out here for a good portion of the day until it was time to go for my walk in the direction of Dhira Nitai’s home. It’s his birthday. He is sixty-nine today.
I made my way through Rosedale, then onto the Danforth to what is known as Greektown, and just before I entered a growing Islamic comm
Bhisma-panchaka is five days dedicated to Bhismadev, The son of mother Ganga and his father King Shantanu-Bhismah santanavo birah. He is the Grandfather of Pandavas, descendant of Great king Bharata in Kuru dynasty .The period falls in the last 5 days of the month Kartik,the resounding 5 days of chaturmasya. It is said to commemorate the life of Grandfather Bhismadev, a key figure in the history of India, one who is known as a powerful warrior and commander-in-chief of the royal army who renoun
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 t
Having heard that the Lord gives special consideration to those who reside in the area of Mathura during Kartika, devotees from all over the world are pouring in to Vrndavana Mandala to observe the urja-vrata.
Here are some of the benefits of observing Urja-vrata
In the Nectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada gives an indication of the special mercy available during Karttika month:
“The execution of devotional service during Urja-vrata in the month of Karttika is especially recommended to b
"Mother Yashoda’s love is unmatched in purity and is unlike any other that even the infinite Lord who pervades the entire creation is bound by her love."
“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 lectu
Is today the end or beginning of Kartika?
Today is the last day of Kartika. Different devotees would have had different experiences and realizations in this Kartika. But for some fortunate devotees it will be the beginning of a full year of Kartika! Yes, it is indeed very rare and only some fortunate souls receive the mercy and inspiration to observe it properly for one full year (or a life time).
In one of the verses in Stavamala, Srila Rupa Gosvami, describes Srimati Radharani as Kartiki-devi
Dear Devotees
Hare Krishna
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
All glories to ISKCON 50!!
The holy and auspicious month of Kartik commences on 17 October 2016. This
year we have been commemorating ISKCON’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary. 2016
has been filled with so many glorious activities commemorating this
milestone in the history of ISKCON.
This year is really and truly special. The theme for this year’s
Vraja-mandala Parikrama carries forward the 50th Anniver
A Bhakti Vriksha group gathers in Columbus
ISKCON of Columbus, Ohio, USA, has purchased fifty acres of prime real estate fifteen minutes’ drive from downtown Columbus.
On the land, which they have offered to Srila Prabhupada for ISKCON’s 50th anniversary, devotees plan to develop a Krishna conscious community that offers the best of both urban and rural worlds.
The local congregation raised $500,000 and bought the new property outright. Located in a fast-developing suburb called Hilliard, it
Hare Krishna
Dandavat pranam
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada
For the third consecutive year, just after kartik ends, Kirtan Academy will open its doors in Sri Mayapur Dham.
The course will run from November 20th to February
Our teachers are HH Sacinandana Swami, HH Brhat Bhagavat Swami, HH Kadamba Kanana Swami, HH Bhakti Purushottama Swami, HG Mahatma Prabhu, HG Rajendra Nandan Prabhu, HG Naru Gopal Prabhu and others.
The structure of the course is as follows:
1. Nama Tattva, as given to us by S
The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. While the strong colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with sprightliness all around. The flame of the forest (trees with bright red flowers that blossom during holi) are in full bloom signifying an affluent season.It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskarachar
Hare Krishna.
I have always been more interested in philosophy in my journey of Krishna consciousness though I started a liking for `kathaa' in the last few months. Some time back I downloaded a 7 day Bhagavad Katha by HG Sarvabhouma Prabhuji and during a conversation with Karuna Prabhuji, Punjabi Bagh temple, I shared with him how much I relished it. It was full of nectar. He agreed with me and asked me if I have heard lectures of HH Radha Govind Maharaj. I rep
Hare Krishna ,
Please accept my humble obeisance .
All glories To LordShips ,Guru And Gauranga, Jay Srila Prabhupad.
Happy to share something of my own experiences, feelings and heard and learnt of. Thanks for your kind Interest.
It was year the month of April 1998, when I first visited this Dham where lord Vishnu resides in Sleeping Mudra. We had a guide who gave all the explanations and till that time to today, I remember all what he said about this famous deity.
Just to satisfy my quench, i
The Glories of Purushottama Month (from the Padma Purana)
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 fol
Lecture by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaja.
We have heard from Jananivas Prabhu, the history of Sri Sri Radha Madhava. The histories we find when the Lord appears within this world are as especially focused on the Lord’s relationships with His loving devotees. Sri Sri Radha Madhava made Himself visible to this world through the prayers and the compassion of Srila Prabhupada our beloved guru maharaja. It was by Srila Prabhupada’s desire that today millions and millions of people every year
Event date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
This may be useful to you or your Recommended Vows for Purusottama Month
Please note that these are the recommended vratas described in Padma Purana Purusottama Mahatyam. We are sure Prabhupada will help you honor this month nicely.
The main vrata is to worship Radha Krishna Yugala
Rise Brahma-muhurta DAILY (bm means one hour before sunrise till one hour; if sunrise at 6am then bm starts 4:30 goes to about 5 a.m.) Means taking rest EARLY
