Introduction Nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Sahyadri mountains near Mumbai, India, the Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) stands as a remarkable testament to the seamless blend of sustainability and spirituality. An initiative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), GEV has emerged as a model eco-community that embodies the principles of environmental conservation,...
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- 30 Mar 2025
QUEST Saṁvāda Podcast News QUEST Saṁvāda Podcast News 1. What is the podcast? The Institute of Science and Spirituality (ISS) presents the QUEST Saṁvāda Podcast: Questioning the Universe with Exploratory Science and Spiritual Thought, which planned to dive deep into the realms of knowledge, curiosity, and critical thinking. The QUEST Saṁvāda podcast aims to engage...
- 29 Mar 2025
Dear Maharajs and Prabhujis, please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Very sad to share this devastating news, yesterday in the earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar(Burma) we lost a dear devotee named Ravi prabhuji, he is the son-in-law of late H. G. Madhavanand prabhuji and Nistha Rani Radha mataji, who are the pioneers...
- 29 Mar 2025
I went to one factory in Russia to distribute books. On meeting the secretary I asked to see the director. She went to tell the director that someone wanted to meet him. When he came out and saw me, he asked if I was a Hare Krsna. I said, “Yes, I am.” He then said...
- 27 Mar 2025
Gaur Gopal Das, a renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker, has become a beacon of inspiration for millions worldwide. As a senior monk in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), he has dedicated his life to spreading wisdom, positivity, and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. With an impressive 322,894,415 views on his...
- 19 Mar 2025
Kaliya Krishna Das stands as a remarkable figure in the contemporary spiritual art scene, combining devotion to Krishna consciousness with digital artistry to reach hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. Based in New York City, this Hare Krishna devotee has successfully created a significant online presence that spreads spiritual messages through visually compelling digital art...
- 19 Mar 2025
A critiques of the Western media’s portrayal of the Mahakumbh Mela, a massive Hindu gathering in India. The speaker claims that instead of highlighting the event’s scale, organization, and inclusivity, Western outlets focus on negative stereotypes, such as poverty, superstition, and pollution. The commentary contrasts this negative framing with the positive aspects of the festival,...
- 11 Mar 2025
By Sukanti Rãdhã devi dasi TOVP EU Fundraising Coordinator Dear devotees, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming TOVP (Temple of Vedic Planetarium) Marathon 2025 Euro Tour, a journey of devotion, unity, and service! .. Dates and Locations: – Sweden: April 10-12 & 16 (Stockholm & Goteborg) – Germany: April 20-24 (Lielberg & Cologne) –...
- 9 Mar 2025
By Manjari Gopika (I am an unworthy disciple of His Holiness Radhanatha Swami Maharaj. My husband, daughter, and I moved to Dallas in May 2020 so that our daughter could attend the gurukul, TKG Academy. Living in the association of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami’s disciples over the past almost five years has had a deep...
- 5 Mar 2025
Devotee can have opposing opinions on current political issues. But they should be in line with indisputable Vedic Truths. We should always be aware of the nature of existence. Material activities are motivated by nothing other than the jivas desire to control and enjoy. However, because the jiva is a servant by nature, the occupations...
- 24 Feb 2025
Keynote talk at the “Evolution in the 21st Century” conference, Bhaktivedanta Institute, Gainesville, Florida, January 17, 2025 Hridayananda Goswami begins by setting the historical context in which Darwin published On the Origin of Species on November 24, 1859. He explains that Darwin did not introduce his ideas in a neutral intellectual climate but in the...
- 23 Feb 2025
Hare Krishna dear devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! With hearts full of gratitude and devotion, we warmly invite you to a very special occasion—the Inauguration of the Memorial Monument for His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj at the Veda Foundation, DeLand, Florida, on Monday, May 26, 2025. This event...
- 23 Feb 2025
- 20 Feb 2025
(Based on a recent lecture of HH Banu Swami in Mayapur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0eJwIsinJ4) Introduction The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has grown exponentially since its founding by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. Central to ISKCON’s spiritual framework is the concept of guruship, where a spiritual teacher or guru plays a pivotal role in guiding...
- 19 Feb 2025
Dear Devotees, Dandavats! Jaya Srila Prabhupada! The movie HARE KRISHNA!, is now FREE on YouTube in a short version of 47 minutes instead of the full 90 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAXmpRpkhy4e4H03cVer7pLt1-QQyIrKs It is meant especially for schools and universities and other venues with limited time slots. Kindly share widely. With gratitude, Your servants, Yadubara das and Visakha...
- 18 Feb 2025
(More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZDPF2oqL021aV1SwkR4T8oM-4M5gohFZ ) On February 10th 2025, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy (BGA) Kolkata hosted the World’s Largest Indoor Nityananda Trayodashi Celebrations at the prestigious Nazrul Mancha Indoor Auditorium. The grand event was held under the direction of HH Bhakti Purushottama Swami and organized under the leadership of HG Lakshmi Govinda Das and Team,...
- 17 Feb 2025
Are you a Dharmic business owner, entrepreneur or innovator? Are you looking to fund a Dharmic Initiative? If so, we at The Dharma Endowment Fund can help! Our mission is to preserve and promote Dharmic culture for future generations worldwide. We invest in individuals and organisations driving positive change by drawing on the wisdom of...
- 17 Feb 2025
The video discusses the lifestyle of a Sadhu, emphasizing discipline, spiritual practice, and detachment from material desires. It explains the cycle of ignorance, passion, and goodness, contrasting devotees with non-devotees in their approach to desires. True peace comes from detachment, devotion, and realization, attained through chanting, service, and surrender to Krishna....
- 9 Feb 2025
SB 1.3.7, Translation and Purport: The supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices accepted the incarnation of a boar (the second incarnation), and for the welfare of the earth He lifted the earth from the nether regions of the universe. The indication is that for each and every incarnation of the Personality of Godhead, the particular function...
- 9 Feb 2025
Translation The sage Maitreya said: The Lord, being thus worshiped by all the great sages and transcendentalists, touched the earth with His hooves and placed it on the water. Purport The earth was placed on the water by His inconceivable potency. The Lord is all-powerful, and therefore He can sustain the huge planets either on...
- 9 Feb 2025
Translation O Supreme Lord, undoubtedly we are inhabitants of the most pious planets — the Jana, Tapas and Satya lokas — but still we have been purified by the drops of water sprinkled from Your shoulder hairs by the shaking of Your body. Purport Ordinarily the body of a hog is considered impure, but one...
- 7 Feb 2025