Karsna das: HG Jagadatma Prabhu - a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - is currently at the Apollo hospital in Bhubaneshwar, India, awaiting surgery.

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Oral histories from those disciples who were with Srila Prabhupada during his final days recorded by Siddhanta das

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“So at the time of death… Of course, those who are devotees, their position is different. People may say, “The devotee is also dying, and the nondevotee, sinful man, is also dying. What is the difference?” So there is much difference. The example is given: just like a cat catching a rat in his mouth and at the same time carrying his cubs in the mouth. Superficially, we can see that the same mouth is being used, but one is feeling comfortable being carried by the mother, and another is feeling the death knell. Similarly, at the tim...

“Only few persons, the five brothers of the Pandavas and the damsels of Vrndavana, only in the fingers' count, say, out of the whole population, say, hundred or two hundred men knew Him that He was the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Otherwise everyone thought that "He is an ordinary man just like one of us, but most powerful. That's all."

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The Temple drama group, the Bhaktivedanta Players, have made a seasonal audio play for you to enjoy

The sun is the primary factor sustaining life throughout the universe with its all-pervasive heat and light. Life cannot exist without the sun. The moon nourishes the vegetation on earth, and so also sustains life. Therefore as sustainers of life, how could these two planets not host life on their surfaces?

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Krsnanandini Dasi was brought to Krsna consciousness by her mother as a young teenager along with her other siblings. Her mother was a simple woman and a devout Christian who deeply resonated with the Bhakti perspectives given by Srila Prabhupada in his writings.

Please be careful! Stay healthy and safe!

Our Diwali celebrations this year are going to be noticeably different than any other year. Many people are facing great challenges during this pandemic – whether it’s difficulty paying the bills, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, or loneliness.

On behalf of our families, we wish a happy Diwali to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the United States, India, and the world.

Govardhana Puja is the auspicious festival that was originally performed by Sri Krishna Himself about five-thousand years ago

“All the presidents of our centers should see that all the members are strictly observing the brahminical standards, such as rising early, cleansing at least twice daily, reading profusely, attending arati, like that. You begin immediately this process. That is the main work of GBC.”

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue offers its warmest greetings and best wishes to you on the occasion of Deepavali, which you are observing this year on 14 November. Amid the difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic, may this very meaningful feast dispel every cloud of fear, anxiety and worry, and fill your hearts and minds with the light of friendship, generosity and solidarity!