Whatever you do for Krsna, even insignificant, you can experience Krsna's protection and reciprocation. He is in everybody's heart. He reciprocates not only with the big devotees, but also with insignificant devotees. That is His nature and this is what He wants to be known - that He is bhrtya-vasyata, subordinate to His servants

Since I joined the Hare Krishna Movement, in 1973, I had cultivated the desire to offer a few songs in praise of my Spiritual Master A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness

50 000 books were distributed during the Parikrama. There was a team of 6 international devotees: Arjun Das, Krishna Mayi Dasi, Madhu Pandit Das, Loka Suranga Das, Vaikunta Krishna Das and myself (Parasuram Das). This was our 25th time we have gone around the villages, on a 1 month long adventure, we were getting up to one and a half thousand villagers at our evening programs. Hope you all enjoy the slide show see you there next time

"Somehow or other everyone can manage to perform such a *yajna* (sankirtan) and distribute *prasadam* to the people in general. That is quite sufficient for this age of Kali. The Hare Krishna Movement is based on the principle: chant Hare Krishna mantra at every moment, both inside and outside of the temples, and, as far as possible, distribute *prasadam*

If you really want to see iskcon a lot stronger than it is at present, and if you are ready to take part in a grassroots revolution, here is a program for you. It is non-political and non-controversial, easy to implement, and with negligible cost, yet it will benefit the whole society of devotees worldwide

Today is the first day of silver jubilee festivals; more than three thousands devotees from 25 different countries took part this year. Free transportations arranged for the devotees of Vrindavan to attend the festivals

So this Krishna consciousness movement is very great movement, more valuable than the conception of Lord Siva or Lord Brahma, because it is given by Krishna personally, Caitanya Mahaprabhu. So do not try to see Krishna in His virat form. Simply try to serve Him in humble position. Then your life will be successful.

The Watford Palace Theatre welcomed over 550 people through its doors on Sunday 13 October for a joyous Diwali celebration. The evening began with a Hari Name down Watford High Street, led by musicians from Bhaktivedanta Manor and involving children from the local community

It is the mandate of the GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) to assist the Governing Body Commission in building a better future for ISKCON. In practice this requires solid visionary planning, the establishment of systems for the effective execution of those plans, and support of the GBC's desire to offer both better leadership and clearer global coordination based on sound organizational principles

Some recent lectures in which I expressed concern about ISKCON have caused considerable concern within ISKCON. Several devotees have stated that they empathize with many of my points, but not with the manner of presentation and the fact that not all my statements were entirely accurate

The BBT is considering printing a third edition of Teachings of Lord Caitanya and we'd like to hear your thoughts. Two editions of Teachings of Lord Caitanya were published during Srila Prabhupada's lifetime. Both received his approval. For the first edition, published in 1969, Satsvarupa Maharaja was the transcriber and first editor, Rayarama Dasa the final editor

How many of us wonder, “If I ever attain the level of raga-bhakti, who in Iskcon will be able to guide me? We are emphasising sadhana bhakti too much. Maybe I’ll have to seek someone elsewhere who can do so…” Will such doubt and uncertainty help us find someone capable, or does the answer lie somewhere much closer to home?

Human energy should be properly utilized in developing the finer senses for spiritual understanding, in which lies the solution of life. Fruits, flowers, beautiful gardens, parks and reservoirs of water with ducks and swans playing in the midst of lotus flowers, and cows giving sufficient milk and butter are essential for developing the finer tissues of the human body

Dear Srila Prabhupada disciple. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I hope you are having a wonderful kartik. Within the next five days as you complete your vratas and observances for this holy month, please take a moment to start thinking about Srila Prabhupada's vyasa-puja. Though ten months away, I'd like to invite you to submit an offering for next year's Srila Prabhupada Tributes book

Each fall the Zoological Society of Tucson hosts its major fund-raiser and invites one hundred of the best restaurants in the city to give out samples of their cuisine. The event supports the Zoo and the award-winning work they do with the animals

ISKCON`s Global Village Initiative Committee (GVIC) met for the second time after it's inception last year. The committee was fored under the ausipices of GBC as part of strategic planning initiative

On the day of Govardhana-puja, one individual approached me. I knew he had shared loyalties. He asked me, “How is your bhajana?” I replied by saying that generally, devotees pursue sadhana Bhakti until, with mercy, they qualify themselves… “That is why you need a ‘rasika’ guru who can help you,” he replied confidently

If you think walking across Canada is an impossible feat, think again. Hare Krishna monk Bhaktimarga Swami has conquered that feat not once, not even twice, but three times over

For anyone who is planning on visiting the Los Angeles temple, a tour of Srila Prabhupada's quarters is a must as this holy place holds very precious memories and paraphernalia which has been very lovingly preserved with great care by the devotees. A guru-puja was offered to Srila Prabhupada's murti placed on his bed which was decorated beautifully with fresh and sweet-smelling flowers