By Bhajahari dasThere is absolutely no greater experience to be had than to be a member of the Harinama Sankirtan party, watching the faces of the members of the public as they smile, laugh, frown or scowl at you while you chant and dance jubilantly to the sweet sound of the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra. This 5 minute ecstatic video was recently filmed on the Appearance Day of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur. It appears that there was some divine intervention because all of a sudden, as if out of nowhere, 10...
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- 3 Oct 2015
By ирина IrinaDue to the active and coordinated activities of the community in Kiev was built and is currently expanding the greatest temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in the post-Soviet countries are constantly being published regularly print – newspaper "House of Prabhupada", operates the largest branch of the charity 'Food for Life "in Ukraine , and everyone can go to study Vedic Sciences in Kiev Theological Academy of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskco...
- 3 Oct 2015
By ISKCON TODU YouthsHG Simheswara Das prabhu, the regional secretary of ISKCON Malaysia and chairman of the temple building project called all the BCC youths for a meeting. Unknown to us, he had already planned to give us a project to glorify Srila Prabhupada. His Grace wanted people to know about Prabhupada’s life and especially on His Divine Grace travels in Malaysia back in May 1971. Simheswara prabhu told us that we have to come up with a proposal to achieve this project. Although we have taken on projects...
- 3 Oct 2015
By Parasuram dasaI wanted to share a nice story with you all about a wonderful project put on by Mukunda Prabhu at the European Parliament in Brussels. The movie gives the illusion that I am the doer but I am simply the cook, and Mukunda Prabhu is doing a great service by presenting our philosophy to the top brains of Europe. On Wednesday 29.9. 2015 Food for Life Global has co-organised a sustainable food event held on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels.
...- 2 Oct 2015
By Madhava Smullen"Everyone was given the chance to offer Her a stick of incense, a ghee lamp, and a flower," says ISKCON New Vrindaban president Jaya Krsna Das. "They then each wrote a special vow or prayer to Srimati Radharani, which were all collected and offered in a basket at Her lotus feet. Finally everyone got to take a balloon with a heart- shaped label at the end of its string, each marked with a different one of Radharani's 1008 names, and place it on the altar." The festival also included ecstatic kirt...
- 2 Oct 2015
By Matsya dasDevotees often say that Radhastami is the most important festival at New Vraja Dhama. Although the verdict shall be taken according to one's individual preference, i humbly agree with the premise, for She is known as Vrindavanesvari and the mood on Her day at New Vraja Dhama is always additionally surcharged by some mysteriously special substance. "She is not a woman", Jayapataka Maharaja said recently in Mayapur, "She is the pleasure potency of the Lord. If you can please Radharani, and She tells Kr...
- 2 Oct 2015
By Daivisakti Devi DasiSrila Prabhupada's Home at the Sri Sri Krishna-Balarama Temple in Vrindavan is the first residence built exclusively for him by his disciples. He stayed in his home whenever he came to Vrindavan from 1972 to 1977. He also chose to enter the divine lila of Sri Sri Krishna-Balarama at his home on November 14, 1977. Since then, his rooms have been converted into an inspiring museum where visitors can appreciate Prabhupada's presence through his personal belongings, sitting places, library, dail...
- 2 Oct 2015
By Ajita dasaWe dedicate our time and energy to keep New Govardhana beautiful for the Lord and for the many guests who come to connect with Him. A new temple is the physical manifestation of this consciousness – it is a place where God is worshipped and where we are given an opportunity to experience His kindness and mercy. Such a rare opportunity to build a temple for Krishna is not simply a matter of logistics and finances, but is an effort from all the New Govardhana devotees to increase their spiritual conne...
- 1 Oct 2015
By Bhakti Vijnana Swami“This is a very helpful book which deals with a very important, and to a certain extent controversial subject matter. Kripamoya Das is a very careful and introspective observer and discusses the subject very openly, but in a balanced and mature way, strengthening in the reader the conviction of the need for personal spiritual guidance. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any spiritual seeker, to anyone who offers spiritual guidance as a service to others, and especially to those spiritual se...
- 1 Oct 2015
By the TOVP teamA new expedition to purchase the best of best for Srila Prabhupada’s vision has commenced. Sadbhuja Prabhu is traveling through Europe to see the most unique marbles. This red marble, named Rouge de Saint-Pons, is found in Southern France, Saint Pons de Thormieres in Marble de France’s mines. We then have the Bolivian blue marble, stocked in Italy, that will be used in the finishing work on the altars. See the included photos
...- 1 Oct 2015
By Mukunda GoswamiThe concept of ‘branding’ can be used by putting ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary logo on every ISKCON website, temple notice, temple poster, temple advertising and in many other places. Placing ISKCON’s 50 th Anniversary logo everywhere is important propaganda. The official logo can appear on ISKCON notices, memos, concession cards, vouchers, announcements, statements, letterheads, websites, position papers, news releases, communiqués of all description, bulletin boards, signs, briefings, ma...
- 1 Oct 2015
By ирина IrinaAnother Dimension - Ukraine Television Interview with Bhakti-Chaitanya Swami. The process of systematically cultivating transcendental consciousness by offering loving service to the Supreme Living Entity upon Whom all is resting and depending. Bhakti yoga and the chanting of Hare Krishna.
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By Subhang Balaram DasOn 27 September 2015 His Holiness Lokanath Swami was invited by High Highness Divyasinghdev Gajapati Maharaj, the current king of Jagannath Puri to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Swami Chidanand Sarasvati. More than 8,000 people had gathered from all over India to attend this festival in the land of Lord Jagannath. Moreover, it was a wonderful preaching opportunity to represent Krishna’s holy name in front of a large religious assembly. There were many organisations such as the Ra...
- 30 Sep 2015
By Rajesh HiraniA special interactive interview with HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami. This session was a discussion on the modern application of Krishna Consciousness and took the format of an interview by Nanda Parkinson (Chat Show Host). We also had 30 minutes for QnA from the audience
...- 29 Sep 2015
By Richa BishnoiThe devotees thanked the former premier for helping in getting 500 K grant for Albert Park Temple’s “Kitchen Project” In his speech, Mr Baillieu thanked the Victorian Indian and Hindu community for their overall contribution to Victoria and Australia. During the informal chit-chat about the upcoming kitchen project, Mr Baillieu’s cooking skills came under discussion. ISKCON devotes said they would love to see Mr Baillieu’s cooking skills at the upcoming kitchen, and the former premier sa...
- 29 Sep 2015
By Vraja Vihari DasThe Vedas say we live in “Kali-yuga”, the age of quarrel and hypocrisy. Written thousands of years ago, these writings describe in much detail the ills of society today. They also describe the panacea for living a virtuous and spiritual life despite the challenges of this age.
...- 28 Sep 2015
By Nima SuchakThe Canada Rugby World Cup Team attended the ISKCON Leicester Kirtan Fest this Sunday 27th September. The Canadian Team, who are in the UK for the World Cup tournament, were walking through Leicester’s City Centre, when they heard the sound of kirtan coming from the magnificent temple. Ananda Monet was leading a beautiful kirtan, and they were warmly welcomed by Leicester’s Bhakta Ash. Still in their red training tops, the rugby stars enquired about the festival, the significance of the Ha...
- 28 Sep 2015
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following results of book distribution for the month of August 2015 from the whole planet. World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors, Monthly Continents, Monthly Top Ten Temples by Size, Monthly Top Ten Temples by Continent, Monthly Top Teams and Individuals, Monthly All Countries, Monthly All Temples, Monthly All Prabhupada Disciples, Cumulative Top Ten Countries, Cumulative Top Ten Temples, Cumulative Top 50 Individu...
- 28 Sep 2015
By Padmapani dasOver the years, devotees and friends have asked me what it was like preaching and distributing Srila Prabhupada's books in the Middle East back in the late Seventies and early Eighties. During that time, our main focus for book distribution was Beirut (Lebanon), Amman (Jordan) and Damascus (Syria). Beirut was our headquarters. For those unaware, there was a civil war raging in Lebanon at the time. After a long trip overland from England, I was surprised to discover the reality of the situation awai...
- 27 Sep 2015
By Urmila Devi DasiWe know we are following dharma by the result. Prabhupada said to judge a tree by its fruits. What are the fruits? Our relationship of love and respect and peace and satisfaction, satyam, truth, are increased internally for ourselves and others. The result that we are looking for is that everyone comes closer to truth and peace and satisfaction. That’s our result. Then we go to sadhu, sastra, and guru with that in mind. Our action has to be within sadhu, sastra, guru. We can’t make something...
- 27 Sep 2015
By SriSurabhi Staff Many of our devotees in cities say, “What can we do?” Those who are preaching, full time devotees, they can inspire the congregation members that if you have a house and a lawn, you can grow food. Like in America, people are changing their lawn from growing grass to growing food. Because food that is grown by devotees – organic food – is very good for the health and we should know that it is important to keep our body healthy to serve Krishna properly, is it not? To make a proper materi...
- 27 Sep 2015
By Gopi Gita SchomakerEach Friday, students at the TKG Academy Gurukula in Dallas worship the school Deities by bathing, dressing, preparing bhoga for and performing different services, emulating the temple Deity worship program. They take turns leading the kirtan, offering arati and giving the class each week. Here's a short video of their festivities.
...- 27 Sep 2015
By Iskcon ItalyVilla Vrindavana’s Renaissance salons host MOSA, the Museum of Sacred Art, an artistic space that is quite unique in Italy. The gallery displays impressive artistic works portraying religious and devotional subjects from ancient India lore and its epics. Here are displayed imposing works by the Italian contemporary artist Giampaolo Tomassetti, together with other beautiful pieces of art by other international painters. The varied styles reflect different artistic traditions from the great region...
- 25 Sep 2015
By Iskcon MayapurAs 2015 is the 50th year of HDG Srila Prabhupada’s entry into western land, ISKCON Mayapur is making all the arrangements to make 2015 book distribution marathon a mega event. So, it was announced that this year marathon will be celebrated from 1st October, 2015 to 31st December, 2015 for a period of three months. ISKCON Mayapur conducted an event on 23rd September to encourage devotees to engage in book distribution. The event was inaugurated by HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, HH Bhakti Purusottam...
- 25 Sep 2015