By Mina SharmaIn the UK, Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in Boston will be celebrated by Bhaktivedanta Manor and ISKCON London, who are hosting a day of special educational talks and kirtan to commemorate this epic journey. In Boston, thousands will gather at the Commonwealth Pier where Srila Prabhupada disembarked the ship, to mark a full day of remembrance, contemplation and celebration. On Saturday 19th September, the day Srila Prabhupada reached New York, celebrations will continue at Bhaktivendanta Manor with a...
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- 17 Sep 2015
By Antardwip dasSrila Prabhupada built a house where the whole world could live in – It all started in Boston. In his honor, for the first time the Indian Flag would be raised at Boston City Hall Plaza by Culture Chief Julie Burros in presence of several leading dignitaries and Embassy officials. The nearly 1000 participants are expected to take part in this historic event. The main broadcast for Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the USA. will be from ISKCON Boston. With: H.H. Niranjana Swami , H.H. Jayadvaita Swami...
- 17 Sep 2015
By Bhakta Kevin C.I have been helping some inmates here to learn about Krishna. I believe one has written to you, Mr. Van Peterson. He’s a recovering heroin addict and is only eighteen or nineteen years old. He is in my cell. I share books with him and taught him how to chant on a Catholic rosary I got from the chaplain. I have made arrangements with the chaplain for inmates here to be allowed to have japa malas for chanting rounds. My social worker here, Elizabeth, is very interested in Krishna Consciousness ...
- 17 Sep 2015
By Jagannath DasToday 17th Sept 2015, HH Radhanath Swami gave Sannyasa initiation ceremony for Amala Bhakta Prabhu, and now new name is Amala Bhakta Swami. Amala-bhakta Swami was born in New York City and attended New York University. He moved to Santa Monica, California in 1954 and worked in motion pictures for three years. Then, after an epiphany, he embarked on a journey to find the true purpose of life. On discovering it, he returned to New York in 1957 to study and then later teach the science of ashtanga yo...
- 17 Sep 2015
By the TOVP Fundraising TeamDue to the mercy of their spiritual master, HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj’s disciples enthusiastically made commitments to support the construction of the TOVP. More than 700 devotees made pledges that day, totaling more than 2.5 million dollars. The willingness of Maharaj to open his doors to the TOVP fundraising team, despite the fact that he has five major temple projects of his own to complete, encouraged everyone present. The leaders of ISKCON have shown great appreciation for the ef...
- 16 Sep 2015
By Mahalakshmi dasiBRC Digitizes Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati’s Handwritten Letters. BRC recently digitized several never- before- seen letters that were personally written by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur to Mahendra Nath Datta. BRC Bengali Section Librarian, Bharati Roy Mataji has translated them into English for the first time. Gratefully, we accepted the permission of Niranjan Roy, whose wife is Mahendra Nath Datta’s granddaughter. Niranjan Roy is currently the head of Bhaktivinoda Gosthi, a committee of d...
- 16 Sep 2015
By Divyanam DasAn important GBC initiative, to glorify Srila Prabhupada and Holy Names - World Holy Name Week (WHNW) is around the corner. This year it's very special as it marks the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the west and bringing the Holy Names to the shores of the western world. That World Holy Name Day is made an annual program for all ISKCON centers. The observance of the World Holy Name Day is to be held in connection with the anniversary observances of Srila Prabhupada’s arriva...
- 16 Sep 2015
By Lydia Johnson THE Hare Krishnas will return to a place in Worcestershire they once called home. From when they sold Croome Court over 30 years ago, the Hare Krishnas are returning with their annual event which celebrates their time at the National Trust mansion house and parkland during the 1980s. The event, which will see Croome burst in to song, dance and live music, takes place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. Becky Wilks, events officer at Croome, said: “It’s great to have some of ...
- 16 Sep 2015
By Parijata DasiIn yet another remarkable innovative step forward, the TOVP engineering team has embarked on the development of a custom-made tool to be used for engraving designs into wood, metal and styrofoam for various elements of the temple; the 4 Axis CNC Router. Being manufactured in China, this router is designed to serve the specific needs of the TOVP. It has been selected for its precise work and will be used for making mold patterns in wooden doors, windows, etc. The 3D design-based tool can not only c...
- 16 Sep 2015
By Alexandra Fernandez, Alligator Staff WriterThe Foundation has partnered with Krishna House to raise funds for the project, said the chaplain and manager of Krishna House, Carl Woodham. "We have such a long-standing relationship with the university," he said. The renovation will also bring a designated area for Krishna Lunch to be served, Woodham said. The Foundation is also working with UF Libraries to seek support for a combined Plaza of the Americas and Library West entrance renovation, Orlando said. The...
- 15 Sep 2015
By Kesava Krsna dasa‘Once bitten twice shy’ may be the general maxim. Does it mean we should suspect every devotee around us? Some discriminators say we are being naïve if we see only the good in devotees. Are we being naïve if we see only the good in others? Many of us are accustomed to the intellectual cynicism afforded by ‘free’ democratic societies. The news we read or hear, and judicious endings to court cases are often the work of investigative journalists or police work, who often test the limit...
- 15 Sep 2015
By Madhumati Pushkarini Devi DasiWith around 117 participants from more than 30 ISKCON centers across the country, the training brought home the message very clearly that ISKCON, as an organization, is now seriously working towards creating safer environments for children, be it in temples or in schools. Thus we had participants who represented not only ISKCON schools but also temples and devotee congregations. A unique aspect of the training program this time was the collaboration of the ISKCON Ministry of Educa...
- 14 Sep 2015
By Rajesh Hirani A real life courtroom drama based on a debate of the existence of God. This year the PS Alumni have made a production that attracted thousands of viewers to take part and dive deep into the jury for this jaw dropping drama. Since time immemorial, theists and atheists have debated on the existence of God all over the world. PS Alumni tackled this age old debate via a court room drama production. Prepare to have concept of science and religion changed forever! Questions Answered - Who is God? - H...
- 14 Sep 2015
By Bhakti Caru Swami (Class given 9/12/2015 at Dallas) The purport of the verse is that even Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu — He is God himself, Krsna Himself — He felt, alone, unable to do this task. He felt. So this is the position. You are cooperating; therefore I am getting the credit. Otherwise alone what could I do? Ekaki amara nahi paya bolo. Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself wanted our cooperation. He is God, Krsna. And therefore cooperation is very important thing. Nobody should think that “I have got so grea...
- 14 Sep 2015
By Narayani Devi DasiOne of the main teachings of the Bhagavad-gita is the distinct difference between the body and the soul. We will compare the nature of both and how this understanding can help us achieve a better quality of life and ultimately complete self-realization. The body is a machine, like a motor car is a machine. I am within this body as the driver is within the motor car. So, the first thing is to understand that that I am not this body and I am not this mind. I am a spirit soul. I have projected m...
- 14 Sep 2015
By Vaishnavanghri Sevaka dasThis is a video song to glorify ISKCON Founder Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. HG Vaishnavanghri Sevaka das composed this melodious song in Sanskrit and provided English sub-titles. Completely classical music composition in ragamalika and singing by Smt. Rama Jayanthi presents nectar to ears. The video presents a beautiful Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam) on the song by Miss Radhika Ramakant Sharma performed during Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebration...
- 13 Sep 2015
By Sahadeva dasaSpirituality varies according to the time of day - and we feel it most in the morning. One might expect spiritual souls to have God on their mind all day. But a new study says people are at their most religious in the morning.[1] Researchers at the University of Connecticut, using data from the ongoing SoulPulse study which collects data using participants' smartphones, tracked spiritual awareness in real-time during participants' normal daily activities. A total of 2,439 people in the US t...
- 13 Sep 2015
By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaOn September 13, 1965, Srila Prabhupada wrote the following prayer on board the Jaladuta steamship bound for America. I emphatically say to you, O brothers, you will obtain your good fortune from the Supreme Lord Krishna only when Srimati Radharani becomes pleased with you. Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who is very dear to Lord Gauranga, the son of mother Saci, is unparalleled in his service to the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. He is that great sa...
- 13 Sep 2015
By Romapada DasPreferably a graduate who has experience in creating or maintaining websites, and has used content management software Past experience in creating and maintaining websites must be demonstrated with a proven track-record in using Wordpress Knowledge of HTML would be an advantage, but not necessary Working Hours: Four to six hours a week. How to apply: The ISKCON 50 Webmaster will report to the International Coordinator for ISKCON 50 and will work under the guidance of the International Executive...
- 13 Sep 2015
By Gour Govinda Swami“These three desires are antaranga-karana, the internal cause of Krsna’s appearing as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and it was unfolded in the Gambhira with His very intimate associates. That is why the Deity of Radha-Kantha is there. Radha-Kantha is kisora-krsna, the very beautiful, eleven-year-old Krsna in Vrajabhumi. Whatever lila Krsna performs in Vrajabhumi, His svayam-rupa-lila, is Radha-Kantha’s lila. The pure, loving conjugal dealings of Krsna with the gopis is sadhya-vastu. That pre...
- 13 Sep 2015
By ISKCON of DCHari-kirtana dasa leads a discussion on the role of ethics in the Gita’s teachings. For contemporary people who value peace, one of the biggest challenges to understanding the Gita is Krishna’s insistence that the war Arjuna must wage is ethically correct. The larger role of ethics in the Gita’s discourse on the elevation of consciousness is often lost in the paradox of Krishna’s simultaneous advocacy of non-violence for those on the path of yoga and and his encouragement of Arjuna to fight ...
- 12 Sep 2015
By Bhakti Caitanya SwamiSimply by Narada Muni’s presence, Mrigari was getting purified. He asked Narada Muni how he could get free from the sinful acts he had committed so far. Narada Muni replied that he could, provided he followed the Muni’s instructions. When Mrigari agreed to do so, Narada Muni first instructed Mrigari to break his bow. Mrigari hesitated. His bow was his only means of sustenance. He and his family would starve if he gave up his bow. Narada Muni assured him that he would take care of Mriga...
- 12 Sep 2015
By Iskcon MayapurDue to the onset of festival season with festivals like Janmashtami, Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa puja and Radhashtami, thousands of pilgrims are visiting Sri Dhama Mayapur. This is a stark contrast when we look a month back as devotees were leaving Mayapur due to the flood. Entire ISKCON Mayapur campus was flooded then which led to a huge loss of resources. We heartily appreciate the sincere efforts and prayers of all devotees by which Mayapur could be back to normalcy. ISKCON Mayapur management e...
- 12 Sep 2015
By Buddhimanta Dasa His Holiness Lokanath Swami Maharaj’s book ‘Vraja Mandala Darsana’ was internationally launched by Honourable Indian State minister of Culture & Tourism, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at ISKCON Noida temple on 9th Sept.2015 at 11am. Noida MLA Mrs.Bimla Batham was also present there. Mr.Minister mentioned that Govt. of India has chosen out of many proposals, ISKCON, to be Govt. partner in celebrating Lord Caitanya’s 500th anniversary of Vraja Mandal Prikrama. Mr.Minister glorified the contents of th...
- 12 Sep 2015