By Giriraj SwamiThe Passing Away of Devotees in Apparently Unfortunate Circumstances, Zoom Conference with Devotees in Mumbai (video). “On numerous occasions, Srila Prabhupada has given the formula for enthusiasm: to follow all the regulative principles strictly — to chant our minimum sixteen rounds, follow the four restrictive principles, and to engage in all of the prescribed activities. That is the way to become enthusiastic and to maintain one’s enthusiasm.”
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- 14 Jun 2020
By ISKCON News StaffIn a video released today featuring Gopal Krishna Goswami, Bhakti Charu Swami, and Jayapataka Swami, these three initiating gurus and senior members of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC) explain why they support the GBC resolution empowering women to serve as initiating spiritual masters in ISKCON.
...- 14 Jun 2020
By Bhakti Charu SwamiIn order to assist Srila Prabhupada Sri Krishna sent many devotees. And undoubtedly HH Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj is one of them. To assist Srila Prabhupada Krishna planted different devotees in different parts of the world, in different communities, in different societies and when Srila Prabhupada went to America they came forward to assist Srila Prabhupada.
...- 13 Jun 2020
By the GBC Strategic Planning TeamThe SPS, a unit of the GBC Strategic Planning Team, is offering a Temple Re-opening Guide to support our leaders in their efforts to re-open their temples. The team recognizes that our temples vary globally, and a standardized solution will not work. Therefore what is being presented is a high-level guideline, which may apply to most temples with scope for local customizations. A temple may use this resource by selecting only those aspects which are applicable to their situation.
...- 13 Jun 2020
By the GBC in South AfricaSouth Africa has a painful history. So many people have suffered transgressions, so many have endured racial policies based on discrimination and deliberate marginalization. This history and its ongoing ramifications should never be trivialized, and any callousness should be met with a concerted effort to deepen our collective understanding of past and present pain. Human dignity is the bedrock of our country’s constitution, which enshrines equality, human rights, freedom, non-racialism, and non-sexism. Those very same principles are also expressed in the constitution of ISKCON's...
- 13 Jun 2020
By Krsnanandini Devi DasiI have vivid memories of the many times my mother took my siblings and me to church the heartfelt gospel singing, the soul-stirring preaching, the supplications for lost souls to join the church. I remember the passing of the baskets to collect money to support the church and its many activities, and I recall well the song that generally accompanied these collections. Its famous, oft-sung lyrics still echo in my mind today: “You can’t beat God giving, no matter how you try. The more you give, the more He gives to you. Just keep on giving; you’ll find it’s ...
- 12 Jun 2020
By Bir Krishna GoswamiI am very much in favor of the peaceful protests. There has been gross injustice done to many segments of our society for many, many years. It is everyone’s inalienable right to be treated fairly regardless of whatever type of body they have, and to be engaged according to their nature. It’s good that this is happening to a certain extent; not the violence. Many people are coming to the understanding that they have been mislead, and cheated by the leaders who are not actual leaders. They are misleaders. The current situation can stimulate people to think twice about their goals. ...
- 11 Jun 2020
By Himani ChandnaAn article in the peer-reviewed European Heart Journal said Krishna's teaching to Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita held lessons for the world tackling Covid today. The Bhagavad Gita is more relevant than ever, especially now in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, says an article in The European Heart Journal, a peer-reviewed journal of cardiology published by Oxford University, and likened “Prince Arjuna” to healthcare workers and the Kurukshetra battlefield to hospitals.
...- 11 Jun 2020
By Govinda dasiBrahmananda had a protective mood of Srila Prabhupada, and this is what I most appreciated. I had a similar mood, almost a nurturing motherly mood--yet he was a huge mountain of a man--entirely capable of downing any aggressor. One story goes that an aggressor moved toward Srila Prabhupada, and Prabhupada calmly pointed to Brahmananda, and said, “This man will kill you if I ask him to...” And Brahmananda would have, most assuredly! He would have given his life to protect Srila Prabhupada. A...
- 10 Jun 2020
By the GBC Executive CommitteeThe GBC Body, along with the larger community of ISKCON members, is deeply grateful for the legacy of service and beautiful memories of Srila Prabhupada Brahmananda Prabhu has bestowed upon us all. His departure was sudden, but most auspicious. He left this mortal world in the holiest of dhams, Sri Vrindavan, in the association of Vaisnavas. We pray that these auspicious circumstances, along with Brahmananda Prabhu's deep desire to eternally serve Srila Prabhupada, now find him situa...
- 10 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamThe Global Devotee Care Directorate is happy to share the inauguration of a weekly Devotee Care webinar series called 'Vaishnava Seva'-an effort to emphasise a culture of devotee care in ISKCON temples and communities. We will be moderating conversations with senior ISKCON leaders, administrators, and caregivers etc. Today, we will interview Jayapataka Swami who is an ISKCON GBC and Co-Minister of the Congregational Development Ministry on the importance of Devotee Care for Preachers involved in Krishna Conscious outreach. The moderator will be Gauranga Das, who serves ...
- 9 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamServes ISKCON as the ISKCON Deity Worship Minister. ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry's focus is to educate and inspire devotees in the service of Sri Sri Radha Krsna.
...- 9 Jun 2020
By Vaisesika DasAs the world continues to deal with the pandemic, the sankirtan mission has continued to grow and evolve over the internet! Calling parties are a super fun way of getting together with devotees for virtual sankirtan calling long lists of contacts centers have collected over the years, as well your friends and connections on your phone and social media!
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Chandan Yatra DasPandharpur is one of the most pious places in India revered with steeped devotion to Lord Sri Krishna, who is also locally known as “Vitthal” or “Vithoba”. It is the spiritual capital of Maharashtra. Padma Purana and Skanda Purana describe that Lord Krishna came to Pandharpur in search of Rukmini Devi, when she became upset from Krishna while they were in Dwarka. Rukmini departed for the forest of Dindirvana, near Pandharpur.
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Krishnarupa devi dasiThe aim of the Revisions Review Panel (RRP) is to examine all proposed and previously accepted text changes to Srila Prabhupada’s books in the English language—a painstaking service being approached by panel members with commitment, time, and critical analysis. However, the emphasis will be on reviewing any posthumous editing or particularly controversial edits.
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Satsvarupa Dasa GosvamiPrabhupada knew the value of his own books. Srila Prabhupada said they were spoken by Krsna, not by himself. If someone reads one page, his life could become perfect. Prabhupada also said that history would prove that his books had saved the world from barbarism. Without receiving the message of Krsna, people are degraded to less than animals -- eating, mating, sleeping, and defending. Prabhupada's books make the difference.
...- 7 Jun 2020
By Chaturatma DasA dear associate of Mahaprabhu and one of the first three devotees to go on book distribution on the order of Shrila Jiva Goswami. Shyamananda prabhu, who appeared in the house of Shri Krishna Mandal and Shrimati Durika devi, was named Dukhi Krishna das and was also called Dukhiya, as his parents, who had lost many sons and daughters before him, wanted to ward off all inauspiciousness by giving their son such a name.
...- 7 Jun 2020
By Badrinarayan SwamiFour sampradayas culminating and Lord Chaitanya establishing Achintya-Bheda-Abheda. Online event by ISKCON Boston as temple is closed due to COVID-19
...- 7 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamExploring the People behind the Policies with newly appointed GBC Govardhan Das who was interviewed by Gopal Bhatta Das. Govardhan Das shares his thoughts on the economic risks and mitigation on ISKCON, arising from COVID-19 in addition to other issues.
...- 6 Jun 2020
By Thomas Weber / Gainesville SunHare Krishna community delivers free meals to health care workers and other hungry people around Gainesville. Krishna Lunch has been a staple at the University of Florida (UF) for nearly 40 years but, like many things, coronavirus brought the daily campus tradition to a swift halt. Now, the meals are being distributed to other hungry folk.
...- 6 Jun 2020
By ISKCON North American Communications MinistryThe International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) wishes to lend our voice to the outcry of millions of people across the United States and around the world, who are calling for justice for abused minorities and protection for all people. The recent murder of George Floyd was a terrible crime. We pray to God, known in our tradition as Sri Krishna, for the soul of Mr. Floyd and for the well-being of his family, friends and community. Sadly, we know his death is but one crime among a long list of heinous violence committed against our black brothers...
- 6 Jun 2020
By Chandan Yatra DasThe Only Deity In The World Manifested From The Heart Of Srimati Radharani. At Seva Kunj, Sridham Vrindavana (next to Sri Sri Radha-Damodara Temple)
...- 6 Jun 2020
By Ekalavya DasThe ISKCON Harinam Sankirtan Ministry was appointed this year by the GBC. The minister is His Holiness Lokanath Swami. In one of its first initiatives, the Ministry began Kirtan Fest Global, a global brand to promote Kirtan Festivals throughout the world. What better place to start than Mother India?
...- 4 Jun 2020
By AdministratorA notice to all our readers. There will be a less frequent update of the site, for a temporary (we hope) period, due to several technical and logistical issues that we are facing. Please read the rest of the announcement to see which services will be affected
...- 3 Jun 2020