Like most youth of my generation and many previous on the whole I was brought up to believe in the existence of God. But also like many others, by the time I reached about.
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- 21 Jan 2021
Washington, DC -- Ever since the inauguration of President George Washington, the first American President, every four years the inauguration of the new, or re-elected, US President has been accompanied by an interfaith prayer service. This year’s service, recognizing the inauguration of the new US President, Joe Biden, will as always, include a variety of religious leaders. In addition, for the first time it will also include a representative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
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- 20 Jan 2021
By Radhika Krpa Devi DasiThere are some experiences in life that leave a deep impact on our consciousness. They are the life-changing instances that set an example for others. Here I am going to share the life story of an uncle of mine. Adorned with white turban carrying a medium height my GuruSikh uncle wore a serene though stern look. In all a simple man he was. My childhood memories are filled with beautiful pastimes in a very small town few miles away from the holy city of Amritsar in India.
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Hanuman.org is intended to be the premier children’s website based on the adventures of the monkey hero Hanuman. The site offers stories, games, and community service projects, for children 6-12 years old....
- 19 Jan 2021
“We are giving Krishna consciousness. That is loving, real loving. We are giving him eternal life, eternal bliss. Unless we love them, why we are taking so much trouble? The preacher must love the people. Otherwise why he is taking? He can do it for himself at home. Why he is taking so much trouble? Why in eighty years old I have come here if I do not love? So who can love better than a preacher? He loves even the animals.” (Srila Prabhupada Morning Walk, Perth, May 17, 1975)
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- 19 Jan 2021
I am extremely delighted to present to you the very first edition of our monthly Kirtan Ministry Newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find activities that have taken place, upcoming events, inspirational moments, japa affirmation, interesting facts and much more. This introductory edition covers events and activities that took place from December 2020, as well as some events in January 2021 and we sincerely hope you enjoy reading it. The Kirtan Ministry and ISKCON centres around the world ushered in the new year with chanting and kirtan.
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- 18 Jan 2021
“At every home, every family, you can sit down together at the end of their work and simply question about Krsna and try to understand the answers. The books are already there. Answers are already there. So this is our Krsna consciousness movement.” Srila Prabhupada Lecture -- Jakarta, 27 February 1973
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- 17 Jan 2021
Those of you who have known him may want to offer prayers, good thoughts, or whatever you feel is appropriate.
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- 16 Jan 2021
14th Jan 2021 - ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai - 43th anniversary ceremony of Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari ji Mandir
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- 15 Jan 2021
Maharaja’s viral load has increased but presently he is stable and continuing with his activities, taking the medications and following all protocols.
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- 13 Jan 2021
By Radha Damodara dasaFrom its inception, Avanti’s ethos has been inspired by the Vaisnava teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, creating a 21st century ecosystem that sustains the highest quality of education possible, integrated with unique, holistic and spiritual practices to support the innermost needs of every child.
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Liam's kind donation of £40,000 will cover the basic costs of 80,000 plates of Prasad going out to homeless and isolated people in London.
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- 13 Jan 2021
By Ambarisa Das2021 celebrates the 125th Appearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, our eternal master and savior. As mentioned above, in October we will be installing the new, worshiping-pose murti of Srila Prabhupada in the TOVP. His presence as our watchful guide will inspire our continued endeavors to open the new home of our beloved Mayapur Deities and the most important preaching project in ISKCON in 2023. We have planned an incredible abhisheka ceremony for this purpose and set a goal for a $1 million Guru Dakshina from sponsors of the abhishekas.
- 13 Jan 2021
“All of the leaders should study my books very carefully, since now everyone will have to appear for the examination.”
Srila Prabhupada letter to Jayatirtha, Mayapur,22nd January, 1976
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- 13 Jan 2021
The GBC Strategic Planning Team (GBC SPT) is looking for devotees to join our team and take on responsible service in several key areas.
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- 12 Jan 2021
Hare Krishna! In this week's temple newsletter, Akuti Devi Dasi writes about progress at the Eco Teaching Farm. We share documents listing the Pfizer vaccine ingredients, how it works, the latest guidelines to keep our families safe, and remind devotees not to linger on temple property outside of arati times, unless they are doing specific service. We thank those who helped paint the temple room ceiling last Saturday, as well as the many devotees who have contri...
- 12 Jan 2021
Bioethicists often refer to the four basic principles of health care ethics when evaluating the merits and difficulties of medical procedures. Ideally, for a medical practice to be considered “ethical”, it must respect all four of these principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence. (Beauchamp and Childress, The Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 1979)...
- 12 Jan 2021
We are happy to inform you of the first ever visit of the Public Accounts Committee of the Indian Parliament to Sridham Mayapur on January 10.
The Public Accounts Committee is the oldest among all committees and is considered the most influential since they are tasked with auditing the public spending of the Government of India
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- 12 Jan 2021
By Giriraj SwamiIn August 1965, a few weeks before Srila Prabhupada left for America, on his way to see Srimati Sumati Morarji, the shipping magnate who secured him passage to the US, he passed a neglected four-acre plot of land near her residence on Juhu Beach, outside Bombay, and thought it would be a nice location for a Radha-Krishna temple.
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Bibek Debroy, Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Council, will launch our upcoming book on the Bhagavata Purana. ...
- 11 Jan 2021
Update by NYC Temple President HG Hansarupa Das. All glories to Radha Govinda and Srila Prabhupada!
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- 10 Jan 2021
Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu, the free e-magazine from ISKCON Gopaljiu Publications which was started in 2001 as a humble attempt to serve Srila Prabhupada and the preachers of the mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu is especially meant for devotees who were interested in going deep into the tradition and literature of Gaudiya Vaishnavism
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- 10 Jan 2021
“If one protects the tender creeper of devotional service nicely, then gradually it will produce the fruit of unalloyed love for God. Unalloyed love for God means love that is not tinged by desire for material benefit, for mere philosophical understanding, nor for fruitive results. Unalloyed love is to know, ‘God is great, I am His part and parcel, and therefore He is my supreme lovable object.’
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- 9 Jan 2021