...
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! September was a fantastic month. Nearly every temple increased its book distribution, and so many had a 999% increase. Lord Krsna used His devotees as His instruments and showered the world with His teachings. Dhaka-Swamibag in Bangladesh stands out the most, because it had a...
- 2 Nov 2023
There is a Subhadra born to Vasudeva and Rohini, and a Subhadra from Nandaraja and Yasoda. They are 2 separate souls? Or one in some way?...
- 29 Oct 2023
I was distributing books in Balboa Park (in San Diego) and met a guy named Matthew. He was waiting for me while I spoke to a Mexican couple for five minutes. Then he came to the table and said that he’s very interested in meditation. He’s been practicing it for the past nine months. He...
- 29 Oct 2023
By Pavni Gaurangi A grand temple project reaches its completion to help the people of Ludhiana, Punjab, serve the Lord better. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, the Spiritual Master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, wanted him to preach the holy name, far and wide. This gave birth to his mission of introducing...
- 29 Oct 2023
Gita From Zero: BG2.49-53, BGZ-0002:0032 07/05/2023...
- 26 Oct 2023
It was the summer of 1969. A brahmacari came up to me and said, “I’m going to Japan to open a temple and I need a wife. Do you want to get married?” I was in shock, as I had never even talked to him before, and I said, “Ask Srila Prabhupada.” Being a new...
- 24 Oct 2023
Here is the much talked about project video for Cardiff’s Tŷ Krishna Cymru Project (means ‘Krishna House Wales’ in Welsh language)! The project will not only be a first class ISKCON temple housing marble deities of Śrī Śrī Gaura Nitāi on a beautiful altar, but a cutting edge preaching centre, equipped to introduce newcomers to...
- 24 Oct 2023
Am I the first to discover the potential for book distribution at funerals in India? Diagonally across the street from my place, a few months ago a new family moved into what my (late) sociologist sister might have called lower to lower middle-class accommodations. In that time period, I noticed one of the family’s elder...
- 23 Oct 2023
Praghosa dasa: From the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2023, Krishna Valley in Hungary hosted the 19th annual European Leaders' Meeting. Over these two days, about 90 participants from all over Europe benefited from an array of enriching experiences. The initial day focused on an in-depth exploration of child protection, fostering knowledge,...
- 22 Oct 2023
Indradyumna Swami: There is a common saying amongst devotees these days: “I left my heart in Vrindavan.” Well, in all honesty we recently “left our hearts in a destitute South African township” because there we saw and experienced the presence of Lord Caitanya’s causeless mercy upon one and all. Without a doubt, such service is...
- 22 Oct 2023
Sri Bhakti Das: On 10/17/2023 we held a new beautiful concert and cultural program in the Hall of Honor of the Supreme Court of Justice in Santiago, Chile. (Celebrating 200 years of the Courts). This unforgettable event was dedicated to world peace and was led by His Excellency President of the Supreme Court, Mr. Juan...
- 22 Oct 2023
By Gopi Gita “Did you know when you speak, there’s a hush across the entire room?” Danika Zoe whispers in Gopi’s ears, as she wraps her arms around her in love. Danika Zoe is an executive and leadership coach, guiding overfunctioning women in corporate spaces for more than 10 years. Those were the first personal...
- 21 Oct 2023
By Sri Nandanandana dasa [This is an article written for the recent 2023 Hindu Mandir Executives Conference for their “Mandir Vani” magazine. I’m always invited to this conference, and I’ve attended and spoken at several, which is always informative and inspiring as temple executives talk about issues all temple managers face, and any solutions we...
- 21 Oct 2023
By Gopikā Rādhikā Devī Dāsī & Sundara Gopāla Dāsa As an unprecedentedly unique offering to our illustrious Guru-paramparā and the Vaiṣṇava community, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) established an endowment in honour of Śrīla Saccidānanda Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, at his alma mater—Presidency University, Kolkata, in September 2023. Over 150 years ago, in 1853, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura,...
- 17 Oct 2023
By Mataji Gopi Gita Receiving Through Rejection Parents ask me, how can I get my child to stop arguing ? Teachers ask, how can I help my students follow instructions ? Leaders ask, when will my team respect me ? Today I share a few nuances of rejection and receiving. It’s subtle but works wonders....
- 17 Oct 2023
Since I have a new liver and kidney, we have to make sure the body does not reject them. That is why I am having immunosuppressant medicines. That is why I wear mask when I go out. And my caretakers they come close and talk. They have to wear masks and stay away. I don’t...
- 17 Oct 2023
Govinda Swami: Last night I caught the 91 year old grand, grand, grannie, pure devotee, and photo blogger Chandrika catching a few pics of the deities. Chandrika runs on transcendental potency .. follow her daily pics @chandrikavraj View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🧚Taruni Tulsi Dasi🧚 (@tarunitulsidasi)...
- 15 Oct 2023
...
Satyanarayana Bbt Feme: This Nectar News is from the North America BBT’s October newsletter just released! And these new Farsi titles will also be available *Worldwide* at your local BBT in just a few weeks (including from the BLS for Europe), so now is the time to pre-order! All glories to Srila Prabhupada’s Great Mission...
- 15 Oct 2023
Dear Esteemed GBC and Leaders, Please accept our most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. **Executive Summary: World Holy Name Festival Report 2023 CALL TO ACTION FOR GBC MEMBERS More than 10% participation from the Global Centers is required. We need the help of the GBC to integrate this festival into the fabric of...
- 14 Oct 2023
Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON GBC Society will begin in February 2024. Following the ISKCON GBC Society’s Rules of Order, the GBC Secretariat requests proposals, duly sponsored by two GBC members, to be submitted by December 15, 2023. Note that no...
- 14 Oct 2023
...
...