Translation âMy devotees, having fulfilled their desires by serving Me, do not accept the four kinds of salvation that are easily earned by such service. Why then should they accept any pleasures that are lost in the course of time?â Purport This verse from ĆrÄ«mad-BhÄgavatam (9.4.67) was spoken by the Lord in connection with the...
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- 22 Dec 2025
By expansion of his knowledge of the Supreme Brahman, he had already attained liberation from the bondage of the body. This liberation is known as nirvÄáča. He was situated in transcendental bliss, and he continued always in that blissful existence, which expanded more and more. This was possible for him by continual practice of bhakti-yoga,...
- 22 Dec 2025
The class given on December 19, 2025 for ISKCON in Brisbane continues the topic of sense gratification and how to use our senses in Krishna Consciousness. HG Narayani Devi Dasi is a disciple of HDG AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a teacher of Bhaktivedanta, Bhakti Vaibhava and Bhakti Sastri courses. Since 1970, she has been engaged...
- 22 Dec 2025
Meet my friend Steve. We first met in December 2016, on my very first visit to Southampton during Srila Prabhupada’s Book Marathon. Each year we stood opposite one another, us distributing books & Steve managing the carousel ride. Steve was always kind & would always check in on us throughout the day. Without fail, each...
- 21 Dec 2025
The journey highlights sacred places of Navadvipa connected to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates, emphasizing the spiritual power of congregational chanting (sankirtan) as the yuga-dharma. The pilgrimage begins at Yogapitha, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, whose appearance inaugurated a spiritual revolution meant to uplift all souls regardless of background. It then focuses extensively...
- 20 Dec 2025
Premanjali, an Australian devotional singer, is reshaping the global kirtan movement through soulful music rooted in bhakti and spirituality. Blending ancient Indian traditions with a contemporary global sound, her kirtans are resonating across cultures, inspiring devotion and mindfulness worldwide. Watch how music becomes a bridge between faith, identity, and global connection. Premanjali: The Australian Voice...
- 20 Dec 2025
Discussion on Enthusiasm Why do we chant Krishna’s names? What moves us to chant? Is it because it feels good? Because we promised we would? Because it is now a habit? Because I don’t want to suffer? Because we fear the consequence of not doing so? Consider if there is a public vs. private response...
- 20 Dec 2025
By Radha Mohan Das Krishna Wisdom hosted its annual Christmas Party last Saturday and what an absolute triumph it was! With around 70 souls coming together, the evening was a joyful celebration of community, connection, and Christmas spirit! The Krishna Wisdom team made the evening feel truly special. After a delicious Christmas-themed feast, a truly...
- 19 Dec 2025
Because of the long duration of time that has passed and because of her being a woman and therefore less intelligent, my mother has forgotten all those instructions; but the great sage NÄrada blessed me, and therefore I could not forget them. Morning Srimad Bhagavatam Class by HH Guru Prasad Swami Maharaj || Srimad Bhagavatam...
- 18 Dec 2025
Ingredients 130 Grams Butter 2 Cups Maida 1Canned Condens Milk 1 Cup Khoya 1 tsp Baking Powder 1\2 tsp Baking Soda 100 Grams Almonds 50 Grams Pistachio Little Milk Little, LittleIlaychee Powder, Idli DHOKLA 500 Grams Suji, 400 Grams Dahi, Halh a cup of Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 2 tsp sesame Seeds, 2 Sachets...
- 18 Dec 2025
Simply by constantly thinking of Him, the enemies of the Lord attained the same Supreme Truth whom sages fixed in yoga worship by controlling their breath, mind and senses. Similarly, we Ćrutis, who generally see You as all-pervading, will achieve the same nectar from Your lotus feet that Your consorts are able to relish because...
- 18 Dec 2025
Hare Krishna, dear devotees! Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You are warmly invited to a New Year spiritual retreat with His Grace Patri Prabhu! 📅 Dates: January 2â5 (3 nights) Join us in welcoming the New Year with pure consciousness, clear minds, and renewed hearts. And most...
- 16 Dec 2025
Sukanti Radha dasi “Anyone who carries Krishna within himself, constantly, can go anywhere and turn the place into a sacred pilgrimage.” – Letter to Rupanuga, July 03, 1968 In the streets of the UK and Ireland, devotees transform ordinary book tables and spaces into vibrant altars, embodying a deep sense of devotion and spiritual commitment....
- 16 Dec 2025
âFrom your heart, repeat after meâŠ..âŠHare Krishnaâ Jayadev John Richardson rallies the thousands of pop fans gathered before him in the teeming Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium. We are back in 2014 at⊠The Rod and The Rose...
- 15 Dec 2025
TRANSLATION Lord Ćiva continued: If one is hurt by the arrows of an enemy, one is not as aggrieved as when cut by the unkind words of a relative, for such grief continues to rend one’s heart day and night. PURPORT SatÄ« might have concluded that she would take the risk of going to her...
- 14 Dec 2025
Krishna is the lover of Radha. He displays many amorous pastimes in the groves of Vrindavana, He is the lover of the cowherd maidens of Vraja, the holder of the great hill named Govardhana, the beloved son of mother Yasoda, the delighter of the inhabitants of Vraja, and He wanders in the forests along the...
- 14 Dec 2025
As we come to the close of another year, the TOVP Team extends heartfelt wishes to all devotees around the world. May this New Year be filled with spiritual inspiration, divine protection, and ever-deepening devotion to the Supreme Lord. We pray that Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Pancha Tattva, and Lord Nrsimhadeva bless you and...
- 14 Dec 2025
Iskcon Vrindavan’s devotee Udhav prabhu met a tragic drowning incident. Out of nine devotees, five missing. Four rescued. Nine devotees visited Guwahati for devotional program and yesterday after program they went to river Brahmaputra for bath but swept away by strong river current. Out of five missing one devotee is Udhav Prabhu of 24 hour...
- 12 Dec 2025
“We are not preaching to Christian or Hindu or Muslim. We are preaching to human being. Every living being, his duty is to understand God.” –Srila Prabhupada Today in Leeds, Dr Ali Hayder approached me, and we had a beautiful discussion. He conveyed that he has read the Ramayan and holds deep love for Lord...
- 12 Dec 2025
Please join us in prayers for my very dear Godsister, Kishori Mataji (ex-wife of Surabhi), has been admitted to the hospital in Chateauroux, France with fluid in her lungs. She was operated recently and needs our prayers and support. Deena Bandhu Das...
- 12 Dec 2025
By HH Bhakti Gauravani Goswami New Book and Song Released A new inspirational work, Krishnaâs Cows in New Vrajamandala, has just been released, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the sacred relationship between Lord Krishna, His devotees, and the cows who share His eternal pastimes. Excerpt from the Introduction by Yadunandana Swami: In the pages...
- 11 Dec 2025
By Dr. Baladeva Dasa I am glad to announce the release of the Kavya-kaustubha, composed by Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana, which is now being made available in English for the first time. This is one of Vidyabhusanaâs independent works, dealing with the basic elements of Sanskrit poetics. Each of the definitions here is followed by examples...
- 11 Dec 2025
We were delighted to have His Excellency Anshuman Gaur, Ambassador to India visit us and met with the President of our Temple, ZoltĂĄn HosszĂș, RÄdhÄ Krishna DÄsa. We had a tour of the temple building of the Valley, in Gosala (the Cow Protection Center), in the horticulture and several points of our ecological economy. It...
- 10 Dec 2025
This month Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Los Angeles were the top three large temples. London-Soho, Bengaluru-South and Baroda were the top three medium temples. Atlanta Krishna life, Surat and Chandigarh were the top small temples and Baltimore, Winnipeg and Ottawa were the top maha-small temples this month. Over 385,000 literatures were distributed this month. All glories...
- 10 Dec 2025