This lecture emphasizes the deeper purpose behind devotional vows in Krishna consciousness. Maharaja begins by acknowledging candidates who have qualified for initiation through practices such as chanting 16 rounds daily and following the four regulative principles. He recalls earlier times when initiation often came quickly, as devotees lived fully immersed in temple life, constantly engaged...
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- 24 Apr 2026
Discipline. Discipline is the suppression of base desires, and is usually understood to be synonymous with self-control restraint and control. If you are eager to advance in devotional service and to experience spiritual bliss, look to discipline. Brahma, the first, and most intelligent being in the universe was advised...
- 23 Apr 2026
Posted by Ramai Swami It was wonderful to again visit our Vraja Eco Village project just outside Mani...
- 23 Apr 2026
The power of one book!
Kadamba Kanana Swami: We do not know the power of what one book will do. The Bhagavad-gita made me a devotee! It was a Bhagavad-gita that I got from a friend. My friend bought it, read it and then passed it onto me. I have no idea where that Bhagavad-gita ended up after me. I still had it when I moved into the temple but what happened to it after that, I cannot remember.
The books we distribute lives a life of its own and goes from one person to another. It finds people. It is not just that we find people; the book finds people! Somebody ...
- 23 Apr 2026
This talk centers on the spiritual significance of prasadam (food offered to God) within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, drawing from a passage in Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya-lila 14). The speaker begins by recounting how King Prataparudra, after receiving the mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, humbly serves Him and later arranges an abundant offering of food for...
- 23 Apr 2026
By Sankirtana Das (ACBSP) 1.Devotees need to educate the public as to why they are chanting on the public streets around the world. The holy name of Krishna is both a personal meditation for our own spiritual well-being and, as Prabhupada explains in the purport of Adi, 17.141, âfor the reformation of all the anomalies...
- 23 Apr 2026
By Hari Sannidhya Dasa (Pujari, Maharashtra Padayatra) I would like to share a very touching and wonderful realisation from our ISKCON Maharashtra Padayatra. While travelling through a village, we stayed there for just one night. In the evening, during the blissful nagar sankirtan, a dog quietly started following us. At first, we did not notice...
- 22 Apr 2026
On a bright and sunny Sunday, Bhaktivedanta Manor had the pleasure of welcoming Konda Surekha Garu, a Cabinet Minister from the Indian state of Telangana, who attended with her family. Konda is a senior political leader serving as Cabinet Minister for Endowments, Forest and Environment. She has a long-standing history of community service stretching back...
- 22 Apr 2026
By Radha Mohan Das Bhaktivedanta Manorâs Devotee Care Office (DCO) has been recognised for its outstanding community service, receiving a Civic Award in the Community Care category at Hertsmereâs annual ceremony held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Borehamwood. Krishna Purna Dasi, Dr Diviash Thakrar, Hemangi Radha Dasi, and Saraswati attended the event to accept the...
- 22 Apr 2026
By Gauranga Prabhu In the high-stakes world of academic achievement, getting into the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is often seen as the ultimate finish line. Parents start dreaming of Silicon Valley offices, and students start dreaming of⊠well, finally getting some sleep. But as it turns out, there is a fascinating “Dimension X” to...
- 21 Apr 2026
By HH SB Keshava Swami The spiritual necessity of cultivating deep connections with fellow practitioners to better understand divine messages. By building a meaningful bond with advanced and pure devotees, an individual creates a channel through which spiritual wisdom can be clearly communicated. Rather than focusing on superficial social interactions, the source defines a true...
- 21 Apr 2026
Expanded over 100 acres of area, Govardhan Ecovillage is a project of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The project is owned and managed by ISKCON Wada. It is the result of an ardent desire of Radhanatha Swami to fulfill the dream of his beloved guru, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada â...
- 21 Apr 2026
HH ĆivarÄma Swami gives a direct update from a hospital where he has been admitted due to recurring fever episodes that began after returning from Vrindavan in early March. He explains that the fevers have come in cycles lasting around ten days each, prompting concern and eventually leading him to seek hospital care in Budapest....
- 20 Apr 2026
By Louise Guthrie"The sound of sacred mantra singing reverberated right into the rectangular green oasis, giving its late-afternoon ambience a subtle yet distinct otherworldliness. As if on cue, the front door of mpl (McCartney Publications Limited) opened and out stepped The Big Man (as they reportedly call him inside there) himself. Not at all bulky, but neatly packaged and trim in a suit. I said âHare Krishna Paul, nice to see youâ and he gave me the famous Macca thumbs-up before stepping into his chauffeur-driven car. Did I just bless a Beatl...
- 20 Apr 2026
Posted by Ramai Swami Akshaya Tritiya is regarded as one of the most auspicious days for new beginnings. This festival occurs on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Vaishakha every year. The word âAkshayaâ in Sanskrit means inexhaustible, that which is unlimited or everlasting. Thus this festival...
- 19 Apr 2026
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By HG Nrsimha Kavaca das On ĆrÄ«mad BhÄgavatam 3.28.16, the focus is on meditation (dhyÄna) as practiced in bhakti-yoga and the transformative power of fixing the mind on the form of the Lord. The verse describes the ParamÄtmÄ as supremely beautifulâso captivating that the devotee loses all interest in anything else. This is not poetic...
- 18 Apr 2026
By Sitalatma Das Recent American Artemis mission sent to the Moon made a little splash in our devotee community as well, with the same old questions about Moon travel. We have decades of debates on this – was it fake, was it real this time? Was it fake this time, too? In retrospect, most of...
- 18 Apr 2026
The glorification of Srimati Radharani, focusing especially on the deep spiritual significance of her eyes and glances. It begins with a poetic prayer by Madhvacharya, describing how Krishna is hidden in Radharaniâs heart but visibly âdancesâ within her eyes. Anyone who beholds her eyes receives the bliss of seeing Krishna. Her eyes enchant all beingsâhumans,...
- 18 Apr 2026
Translation One who does not understand the constitutional position of the body and the soul [ÄtmÄ] becomes too attached to the bodily concept of life. Consequently, because of attachment to the body and its by-products, he feels affected by union with and separation from his family, society and nation. As long as this continues, one...
- 18 Apr 2026
Experience the grand welcome of Maharaj at ISKCON Temple Korea This vlog captures the kirtan energy, and joyful celebration with devotees. Watch how devotees warmly Maharaj with love, chanting, and spiritual vibes. If you love ISKCON, kirtan, and spiritual vlogs, this video is for you! Grand Welcome of Maharaj Ji 🙏 | ISKCON Korea Temple...
- 18 Apr 2026
Like many devotees, Ekendra Prabhu initially cycled through many âdo the needfulâ services. As a professional musician, you can imagine his happiness of finally being able to offer those talents in service by hopping on the Straight Edge train and playing in Krsna Conscious bands. His love for theater and comedy kicked in and thus...
- 18 Apr 2026
73 Maha books 2,758 Big books 207 Medium books 2,256 Small books Including: 1 Bhakta Stack 205 Trayodashi stacks 2 Caitanya-Caritamrta Sets 61 Srimad Bhagavatam Sets 58 (44 volume) sets 3 (18 volume) sets Total: 5,294 books distributed!! Mahotsaha Prabhu Discusses the Day He Set the Record. 2026 WORLD SKP RECORD by MAHOTSAHA DAS...
- 18 Apr 2026
Maharaj explains that all spiritual excellences ultimately culminate in the residents of Gokula, just as all rivers flow into the ocean. Descriptions of great personalities like Brahma, Indra, and others are meant to highlight this hierarchy of excellenceânot as ends in themselves, but as steps leading toward the highest devotion found in Gokula and Goloka....
- 17 Apr 2026