By Madhurika dasiWhen our children grow into teens, many of us find that inspiring them in Krishna consciousness becomes much harder. They are no longer enthusiastic to imitate us or join in with the devotional activities we initiate. I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about what we can do to keep them close and hopefully inspired. Here are some of my thoughts.
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- 15 Sep 2020
By The ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamWith Gopi Gita Schomaker in honor of Srila Prabhupada's arrival to the West, as we hear from Her Grace Mother Malati, a beloved daughter of Srila Prabhupada.
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By 2nd World Ramayana ConferenceThis short video is a talk given by Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp) called "The Power of the Ramayana," given at the 2nd World Ramayana Conference held in Jabalpur, India, in January 26-29, 2020. He was a special invited guest for the conference, and his talk explains from the Valmiki Ramayana the different ways it helps uplift humanity from the ordinary miseries of life, up to and including liberation or freedom from material existence altogether. In the video, it shows Dr. Akhilesh Gumastha introducing Stephen for receiving a special certificate of appreciation for ...
- 15 Sep 2020
Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the greatest entanglement of the spirit soul. But that same attachment, when applied to the self-realized devotees, opens the door of liberation.
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- 15 Sep 2020
This year we get the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the most auspicious month of Purusottama which is approaching in just a few days. The acharyas recommend us to take advantage of this holy month as it is like a Bhakti Super Sale where any spiritual activity performed, one gets 1000 times the benefit!
...- 14 Sep 2020
- 14 Sep 2020
Our programme is mainly about making good food for the less privileged and all to enjoy. It also helps to bring the needy/less privileged to Krishna through the act of feeding, caring and empowerment.
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Understanding the importance of bullocks, their role in cow protection and how we can be engaged in this service. Karunamayi devi dasi interviews Krishna Kirtan das, succesfull bullock trainer from New Govardhan, Australia.
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By NYC HarinamHare Krishna! Dear devotees and friends, Dandavats! After a long separation Harinam Sankirtan is back in NYC! Maha Saturday Harinam in Union Square Park (video)
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By Madhava SmullenThe 2020 worldwide Bhadra Campaign saw devotees triple the Srimad-Bhagavatam set distribution of previous years, obliterating their initial goal of 10,000 sets. All told, over 22 countries and 150 cities participated to distribute more than 23,000 sets despite the challenges of COVID-19.
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By the TOVPUnder the direction of Ambarisa prabhu, a special yajna was performed on August 29, the appearance day of Lord Vamanadeva, to bring auspiciousness to the planned restart of TOVP construction. As Vamanadeva took three steps which covered the entire universe, we pray that this yajna, our endeavors and the prayers and blessings of all the Vaishnavas will bear spiritual fruit allowing us to complete the TOVP within the next three years and relocate our beloved Mayapur Deities into Their new home.
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- 13 Sep 2020
It’s easy to take mothers for granted. Some researchers recently followed around one such mother for a week in an attempt to estimate the monetary value of her ‘motherly love’. She took the kids to school, so they calculated how much a taxi driver would cost. She cooked the breakfast, lunch and dinner so they approximated the wage bill of a chef. The mother also played the role of a cleaner, psychologist, accountant and nurse to name but a few. They calculated the overtime the mother put in, and how she would often go on for years without any time off (ever...
- 12 Sep 2020
"Taking care of the children is just as important as doing Deity worship. One service is not more important than another. These children aren't ordinary children. They are Vaikuntha children. They have been sent by Krishna Himself."
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By Satsvarupa Dasa GoswamiAfter a month I really loved the svami (Mrs. Agarwal relates). I felt kind of protective in a way, and he wanted to go to Philadelphia. But I couldn't imagine—I told him—I could not imagine this man going to Philadelphia for two days. He was going to speak there, and then to New York. But he knew no one in New York. If the thing didn't pan out in Philadelphia, he was just going to New York, and then there was no one. I just could not imagine that man … i...
- 12 Sep 2020
First and foremost I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in "International Shravanam Week". It was a monumental task to organize, especially in the current climate. Without the hard work and dedication of everyone on the team, none of this would have been possible.
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- 10 Sep 2020
His Grace Mathura prabhu joined ISKCON in the early eighties in PH and served in different capacities as temple commander, temple president, a good Sankirtan devotee etc. He was a sergeant in the Nigerian Air force when he joined. Diving headlong into Krishna Consciousness, he had assured his siblings that he was doing this for their own interest and benefit.
...- 9 Sep 2020
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONSrila Prabhupada: Books are the basis of our Movement. Whatever appreciation we are getting on account of our books, it is because we are following the path chalked out by exalted devotees. Now these beautiful books have become the firm basis for our movement and any intelligent person in any part of the world cannot but fail to admire them.
...- 9 Sep 2020
This is a second podcast with HG Govinda Prabhu, who is an exponent of Indian culture through the wisdom of Mahabharata, Ramayana and Bhagavatam. He has an experience of almost 30 years in Vedic education and counseling and travels extensively all over the world sharing his reflective knowledge and wisdom. Whether counseling children, guiding families or mentoring corporate and social leaders his profound insights are always practical, comprehensible and relevant to all cross-sections of the society
...- 9 Sep 2020
By Danavir Goswami Gunagrahi Maharaja gave everything he had to Srila Prabhupada. He served ISKCON continuously for forty-nine years. He was a master at engaging people in Krishna consciousness. He made friends quickly and for life. He was largely responsible for the successful spreading of Krishna consciousness among the straight-edge youth. He didn't complain and he didn't lament. He had a flair for designing tasteful and novel ways of presenting Krishna consciousness. He innovated ...
- 9 Sep 2020
By Mahatma dasMaharaj was an amazingly good actor. When we did our course together in Vrindavana, we did some skits. We never rehearsed them, only discussed how the skit should go. Those who attended that class in 1993 may remember the skit, “Prabhupada’s Pizza Palace.” We played incompetent temple leaders who were going to take money destined for the BBT and use that money to open a pizza restaurant (one leader loved pizza and had the crazy idea that the world would become Krish...
- 9 Sep 2020
By Govinda SwamiHH Gunagrahi Goswami Maharaja, my very oldest devotee friend, the munificent kind soul who made me a devotee, passed away this morning just before 4 AM this morning. He was surrounded by loving godbrothers and devotees, singing the holy names loudly and in ecstasy. He had been unconscious since the afternoon .. but when the end was eminent I was screaming the mahamantra into his ear and each time he would respond. He was such a kind loving devotee. A radiant star has stopped shining in this world .. but now glows brilliantly in Goloka Vrindavan. All glories to my belov...
- 9 Sep 2020