"Once heard, the story of Narottam das Thakur’s life is hard to forget. A young prince, consumed by love for God, embarks on an epic quest leaving his royal life behind in search of the saintly company he has craved for so long. His story is tender, enchanting, exciting, and right with insight for anyone trying to walk the path of devotion. This vivid retelling has been a labour of love for Sitala Dasi, and I wholeheartedly recommend diving in without delay!" — Jahnavi Harrison
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- 5 Mar 2021
By Brahma Tirtha DasNeither you nor your men can conquer the most powerful Bali. Indeed, no one but the Supreme Personality of Godhead can conquer him, for he is now equipped with the supreme spiritual power [brahma-tejas]. As no one can stand before Yamarāja, no one can now stand before Bali Mahārāja.
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By Bhaktimarga SwamiA great yogi aloof from politic pollution At the ceremony there was mantra and sound Dance and all good things to be found All present there took to a comfortable seat After a pleasant and very warm greet However, at one point, all turned bitter And a battle of words made it no better Someone from the ranks had an axe to grind Towards Shiva who's of a gentler kind Our story, a tale of an in-law sort Tells of Shiva's wife's father, quite the bad sport His name, Daksha, a progenitor of man Who became a guest of honour as was the plan What happens to Shiva's wife? An intriguing question A ...
- 5 Mar 2021
“Your love for me will be shown by how much you cooperate to keep this institution together after I am gone” Devotees from a small preaching centre in the UK, ISKCON South London, have taken the spirit of Srila Prabhupada's words to heart. They have embarked on an ambitious project to show that the spirit of co-operation is well and truly still alive in ISKCON, 125 years after Srila Prabhupada's appearance.
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- 5 Mar 2021
“There is a candle in your heart ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?” -Rumi
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- 4 Mar 2021
By the TOVPAfter eight months of lockdowns in India last year due to the pandemic, the TOVP resumed construction in September and has been steadily increasing the work pace. We will be providing regular updates and reports from our Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Cushman & Wakefield, and below is the first photo update showing progress in the following areas: Outdoor Hydrant Erection Sprinkler Completion Storm Drains Electrical Wiring Air Conditioning Ducting Audio/Video Cabling Coffered Ceiling Progress
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By Ramcharan DasOn 10th February 2006, the beautiful temple of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan ji, Krishna Balarama and Gaura Nitai was inaugurated in the auspicious presence of many GBCs, sannyasis and senior devotees of ISKCON. HH Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaja had constructed this beautiful marble temple in a very short time of 9 months and 20 days, which is an unbeatable record in itself. Some people say just like the time a child takes to get shaped in the womb of a mother, this beautiful temple took shape in the heart of Ujjain in garbha-kala.
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- 3 Mar 2021
Mahatma Prabhu is well known in ISKCON for his recorded and live music, most notably his recording of Brahma Samhita, but also for his workshops on such essential topics as Japa, Forgiveness, Humility, Vows and Marriage.
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- 3 Mar 2021
- 3 Mar 2021
Due to the lock-down in the UK as a precaution against the Coronavirus, unfortunately, the community of Bhaktivedanta Manor in the UK could not have a 'physical festival' this year. However, amongst other events, a stage program was broadcast live on Mayapur.TV and the Manor's media website.
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- 3 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTMany years ago a great Krishna Bhakti teacher, Bhakti Tirtha Swami, penned the following 4 principles of community building: 1. Treat everyone you encounter as if the success or failure of your spiritual life depends on the quality of your interactions with them. 2. Think of the person you love the most and aspire to treat everyone with that same quality of love. 3. View all conflicts as your own fault first. 4. Realize that people in your present environment might very well be the people with whom you will live out your life and who are likely to be with you at the time of death. ...
- 3 Mar 2021
By Gauranga Darshan Das Lord Kṛṣṇa says in the Bhagavad-gīta that He descends in every yuga as an incarnation for three purposes: to protect the righteous, to punish the mischievous, and to establishes dharma. Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa descended in the current age of Kali as Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu or Śrī Gaurānga. In this incarnation, the Lord appears in the form of a devotee to teach how to perform loving devotional service (bhakti) unto Him.
...- 3 Mar 2021
If there is one thing we do that receives universal appreciation, it is prasadam distribution. And when we give someone prasadam it is not just joyfully received, but that very act of giving is joyfully performed
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- 2 Mar 2021
This is a nice animated video promoting HG Chaitanya Chandra Charan Prabhu's artistic book.
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- 1 Mar 2021
By Vijaya DasaIt looks like book distribution is almost back to normal, though the Covid-19 crisis still lurks around us. Temples worldwide did huge in January. Usually, January is a slow month, being just after the Prabhupada Marathon, but not January 2021. New Delhi did 139,522 book points. It’s hard to keep a good temple down, and they were in their normal No. 1 position again.
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By Purushottam Nitai DasAnyone who takes shelter of Krishna gets freedom from all the miseries. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna himself says, “Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.”
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One of the six Deities established by Srila Narottam Das Thakura in the Kheturi Festival, Sri Sri Radha Braja Mohan, preside in an area of Vrindavan known as Gyan Gudri. Today being Srila Narottama Das Thakur's Appearance Day, we made a pilgrimage to this holy place and sang Narottama bhajans, had Narottama katha, followed by aratik, and relished a wonderfully delicious feast at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Braja Mohan and Narottam Das Thakura.
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- 28 Feb 2021
About Yamuna Devi
Yamuna dasi is a disciple of HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaja.
She joined ISKCON in 2000, initiated in 2003 and second initiated in 2007.
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- 28 Feb 2021
“Don't take books that ‘I am member. It is my duty to take books and keep it in the almirah.’ No. Read it thoroughly. Nityaṁ bhāgavata-sevayā. By regular reading of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, then our this material contamination becomes vanquished. Naṣṭa-prāyeṣu. Naṣṭa-prāyeṣv abhadreṣu nityaṁ bhāgavata-sevayā (SB 1.2.18). As soon as it begins to diminish, then it will diminish finally, and then you will be situated in your pure, original constitutional position, Kṛṣṇa consciousness, bhakti-yogataḥ.” Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Srimad ...
- 28 Feb 2021
By Karnamrita DasThough we are social creatures that need interaction with others in good spiritual association, the importance of being alone with one's thoughts or taking the time to reflect on life is crucial. Some people aren't comfortable being alone or don't know what to do with themselves or how to use the time other than to watch someone else living their dream on T.V or in a movie, or to sleep, play a game of solitaire, or lament they don't have a friend to be with, or somethi...
- 28 Feb 2021
The mercy avatar For he bore the blood During the love flood As companion to Gaur Life was less is more Distributing a wealth For everyone's health
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- 28 Feb 2021
From the 2020 Bhakta Program at Hare Krishna Kansas City. The world’s favorite spiritual advancement program Make gradual advancement toward the perfection of life through the blissful practice of Bhakti Yoga.
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- 27 Feb 2021