ISKCON Malaysia Headquarters, Sri Jagannatha Mandir, Kuala Lumpur created a record this year where a team of devotees conducted Damodara Program or also known as Deepa-Damodara Programs at a total of 25 local primary schools (ages 5 to 12) in the whole of Damodara month (from 27th Oct to 29th Nov). This is a grand...
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- 4 Dec 2023
A poem from the early days of book distribution Sankarshan Das I was a young monk out to save the world. By teaching pure love of God And distributing a magazine Back to Godhead. Do you find that to be quite odd? At a mall in Leesburg, Florida, While showing folks how to attain the...
- 2 Dec 2023
Dear Friendā Praying you are in high health and spirits! The world is a pretty crazy place right now. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada stepped into a similar world, and this great master–some would say a perfect personāmet all challenges and filled the world with hope and spiritual happiness. How did he do it? Prabhupada in action...
- 30 Nov 2023
My recent week was such a hard week. I was at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville one day and two days before that at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. People were so much humiliating me. These were my worst days on a campus. I became so tired. For the first time...
- 29 Nov 2023
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF: The Bhaktivedanta Medical Association (BMA) launches its first medical camp at the Manor By Dr Malav Bhimpuria On a crisp autumnal day in late November, visitors to the Manor were blessed by the warm glow of the inaugural BMA medical camp, part of the Devotee Care Festival. The beaming smiles and joyous...
- 28 Nov 2023
Srila Prabhupada was on a marathon practically from the time he took to the vanaprastha order of life and even sometimes before. He was writing BTG articles, getting the magazine printed, and distributing copies. By the early 1960s, an acquaintance had said to him, “You should write books. People throw away magazines, but books they...
- 26 Nov 2023
By Dr. Baladeva Dasa I am glad to announce the release of the Vrajaisvarya-kadambini, āA Bank of Rain Clouds Pouring Vrajaās Opulence,ā yet another publication of the Baladeva Vidyabhusana Project. In this remarkably sweet and simple work, composed at the request of Sri Krsnadeva Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, Sri Vidyabhusana presents an epitome of the tenth canto...
- 24 Nov 2023
By Karuna-Sakti dd āSrila Prabhupada built a house the whole world could live in ā and this included men and women. [and children],ā said Krishnarupa devi dasi (ACBSP).1 What is the purpose of Srila Prabhupadaās house? Srila Prabhupada himself often primary purpose of human life, that is, we have a duty to utilise this life...
- 24 Nov 2023
Gitanushilanam 2023 is the worldās biggest online Bhagavad Gita competition dedicated to ISKCON founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It is the annual flagship event of Learn Gita Live Gita to celebrate the Gita Jayanti of year 2023. Learn Gita Live Gita is an initiative under the leadership of HG Lila Purushottam Prabhu...
- 24 Nov 2023
YugÄyitaį¹ nimeį¹£eį¹a cakį¹£uį¹£Ä prÄvį¹į¹£Äyitam. ÅrÄ« Caitanya MahÄprabhu taught us this method of worship in separation, vipralambha-sevÄ. Not that “Oh, I have seen yesterday. Last night, I have seen Kį¹į¹£į¹a. He was snatching my cloth.” These are sahajiyÄs. Actually, our worship should be in separation. The GosvÄmÄ«s also taught us like that. He rÄdhe vraja-devike ca...
- 24 Nov 2023
Photo Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/199248363@N03/albums/72177720312691051 Hare Krishna! As we immerse ourselves in the divine vibrations of Kartik Maas, also known as Damodar Maas, the Mood at ISKCON South Bangalore is filled with joy and spiritual fervor. This holy month of Karthik holds a special place in the hearts of devotees around the world, and our temple is...
- 22 Nov 2023
A historic disciple of Srila Prabhupada, in a small way, has passed away. On November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia USA, His Grace Carudesna das acbsp passed away from complications of Parkinsonās. He was visited by many devotees throughout the week and received many phone calls and messages from senior devotees worldwide. His Grace Balabadra...
- 20 Nov 2023
My story begins with attending Mangal Arati on Radhastami at the temple. Initially, I planned to go with Bhakta Sivam instead of taking my car. I thought that he would return to the ashram after class. However, he decided to stay at the temple until the evening program. But there was a Harinama planned back...
- 19 Nov 2023
In Bhagavad Gita, chapter 12, in listing the qualities that endears one to Him, Krishna states that, that one who does not cause any distress to any other living entities is very dear to Him. Srila Prabhupada often emphasized the principle of treating all individuals with utmost respect and recognizing their importance in family, society...
- 13 Nov 2023
Aseem Krishna Das A wonderful program entitled, "The glory of Bharatvarsha, Sanatan Culture and the man who preached World Over" was organized on 25th October 2023 in Dr. Mangal Sen Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. The event was held to glorify and highlight the contributions of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada in spreading...
- 7 Nov 2023
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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
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, āIām going to Japan to open a temple and I need a wife. Do you want to get married?ā I was in shock, as I had never even talked to him before, and I said, āAsk Srila Prabhupada.ā Being a new...
- 24 Oct 2023
Here is the much talked about project video for Cardiff’s TÅ· 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 ÅrÄ« ÅrÄ« Gaura NitÄi 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