“This Life is for Serving Others” Srutidharma Das, the beloved son of Raojibhai and Dhanlaxmi Patel, and younger brother to Mukesh, was born in Jinja, Uganda in 1958. As a twelve-year-old boy he made the journey to London with his family and grew up in Wembley. Around the same time, the early devotees of Krishna came from America and eventually started a temple at 7, Bury Place near the British Museum. It was there, at age 19, that the young Shailesh Patel met Srila Prabhupada and became very impressed with his words and mission.
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- 14 Mar 2020
Lokanath Swami: Dear Srutidharma Prabhu, My humble obeisances to you. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, the Founder Acarya of Bhaktivedanta Manor. An interviewer asked Srila Prabhupada: How would I recognize a true follower of the Krsna consciousness movement by his behavior? What would his outward expressions be?
Srila Prabhupada: He’d be a very perfect gentleman, that’s all. You could not find any fault in him.
- 13 Mar 2020
Tribute of Radhanath Swami to Sruti Dharma Prabhu. I cannot appropriately express the loss I am feeling in separation from His Grace Sruti Dharma Prabhu. My heart is broken. Yet, I am feeling immensely grateful, and blessed, that by Srila Prabhupada’s, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai’s and Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda’s mercy, he is among the dearest friends and spiritual brothers of my life. Radhanath Swami
...- 13 Mar 2020
Learning Process of Bhakti through Devotees (video)
“Learning Process of Bhakti through Devotees” Gaura Purnima Series Evening Class by HH Krishnakshetra Swami on 09-03-2020 @ ISKCON Chowpatty.
- 13 Mar 2020
On The Bank Of Ganges (11 min. video)
Indradyumna Swami: Our Rishikesh Kirtan Fest is coming to a close in 6 days. We had hoped to stay a little longer but constraints caused by the Coronavirus pandemic have forced us to change plans. We have had an amazing time sharing Krsna Consciousness through chanting, dancing and feasting with the thousands of westerners who come here in search of spiritual life. We only pray that we can return again one day with this panacea for the struggles of material existence!
- 12 Mar 2020
A Lifetime of Selfless Service (7 min. video)
A short video highlighting the contribution of two senior devotees at Bhaktivedanta Manor, HG Srutidharma Das and HG Pranabandhu Das (Album of photos)...
- 12 Mar 2020
Former-president of Bhaktivedanta Manor passes away due to cancer.
His Grace Srutidharma Prabhu passed away this evening. Devotees had gathered for kirtan, the temple deities Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Sri Ram Sila, and Giri Govardhan had come to pay him a blessed visit. He received a beautiful garland brought by the head pujari and shortly thereafter he breathed his last. All glories to Srutidharma Prabhu. He spent his life selflessly serving at the holy dhama of Bhaktivedanta Manor, from which he has now departed....
- 11 Mar 2020
Today HG Manohar Krishna prabhu left his body
HG Manohar Krishna prabhu, a disciple of HH Bhakti Charu Swami, was blessed to receive the mercy of Sri Guru & Sri Gauranga by passing away on the evening of Gaur Purnima.
He was a wonderful devotee and friend and would always welcome and spend time talking to the many visitors who came to Bhaktivedanta Manor, would take a personal interest in those he met.
- 10 Mar 2020
Inauguration of Iskcon Phuket Big Temple on 09 March 2020 (5 min. video)
Devotees at Iskcon center in Phuket Thailand inaugurated the new premises on Gaur Purnima day, March 9th. There was a full-day program with lectures and kirtan throughout the day and a feast served after moonrise. The co GBC for Thailand His Holiness Kavichandra Swami was present for the auspicious occasion.
- 10 Mar 2020
“A Slave of Love” (5 min video)
By HG Mahatma Prabhu.
Love makes one a slave, either love of oneself, maya, the opposite sex, guru or Krsna. Make your choice who you want to be a slave of, but being a slave is unavoidable.
- 10 Mar 2020
Janmanalaya Prabhu, Interview (7 min video)
A devotee artist in Almviks gård, Sweden.
Srila Prabhupada: A musician, because one has got a good attachment for music, he tries to perform it very perfectly. So love is the basis. Similarly, when you serve Krishna, if you have no love for Krishna, you cannot serve Him very nicely. And Krishna also does not accept your service if it is not done in great love and affection. London, September 12, 1973.
- 10 Mar 2020
The incredible adventure to bring 6 Mercedes-Benz vans from Germany to India for Srila Prabhupada (33 min. video)
Gargamuni Das: Most dangerous and most blissful adventure of my entire life—how did I drive six brand new Mercedes-Benz vans from Germany to India [12 thousand km] for the 1975 Gaura-Purnima festival in Mayapur??– hold on to your seat while you hear this incredible adventure of my life.
- 10 Mar 2020
Flood Of Mercy in Rishikesh (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Along with the flow of the Ganges here in Rishikesh, the holy names of Sri Krsna are inundating this sacred place with our Kirtan Fest. Every day we do harinam through the streets and give out invitations to our programs. Hundreds of spiritual seekers from the west attend both our morning and evening sessions. We couldn’t be more enlivened!
Find them here: http://bit.ly/38H46V4
- 10 Mar 2020
ISKCON, Sri Dham Mayapur - As It Is (6 min. video)
A glimpse inside some of the many activities carried out within ISKCON Mayapur.
- 9 Mar 2020
- 8 Mar 2020
The handwriting of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself? (Album with photos)
The Bhaktivedanta Research Centre’s Mission for Manuscripts Team visited the Sripata of Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura, Denuda in Bardaman (West Bengal).
On the altar there is a wood and glass box containing a mss that is said to be the original Caitanya Bhagavat by Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura.
We were not allowed to photograph these from the outside of the box because, following an attempt to steal it by a young man disguised as a Hindu sadhu, the box was sealed and e...
- 8 Mar 2020
Festival of Love of Govinda. Despite heavy rains in the house of Advaita Acharya by the mercy of Gauranga and Madhavendra Puri more than 35,000 pilgrims honoured prasad served by ISKCON Mayapur.
...- 7 Mar 2020
Something Understood: Brides of God.
A celebration of the women who choose to dedicate their lives entirely to God.
What it is that drives a woman to leave behind worldly affairs and adopt a life of seclusion and near-constant prayer. Though the tradition is timeless, with today’s calls for feminine independence and gender equality the choice to be a nun feels just as radical and relevant as it might have in the past.
- 7 Mar 2020
A photo of the first ever copy of Back to Godhead magazine printed in America, October 23 1966
...- 7 Mar 2020
Busy days of meeting folks and presenting the ‘Cow Care’ book in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Pune… Now comes Mumbai…
- 7 Mar 2020
Boat Festival in Mayapur (Album of photos)
Every Day is a Festival in the Spiritual Capital of the World, Sri Dham Mayapur
- 7 Mar 2020
The Cause of all Causes (video)
Srimad Bhagavatam class by HH Devamrita Swami at ISKCON Vrindavan
- 7 Mar 2020
A River of Happiness (Album of photos)
Indradyumna swami had a great vision which he actualized. 60 Hare Krishna devotees are helping out.
- 6 Mar 2020
** BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR - CLOSED**. As a precautionary measure the temple is now closed to the public. It will remain closed until further notice. All planned events at the temple from today (6.3.20) until Monday (9.3.20) have been cancelled.
...- 6 Mar 2020