By Parijata Devi DasiThe farm is home to 28 milking cows, 14 calves, 19 retired cows and oxen. Through research and intelligence we have made good relations with US government agencies that make grants to agricultural projects, and we have received about $250K for farm projects.
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- 17 Jan 2014
By Mukhya Devi DasiIn 2012 we set the goal to increase by 20%, and we increased 28.6%. In 2013 we again set a goal for 20%, we increased 25%, and it was the largest remittance to the BBT in 30 years. Additionally, this year more of the temples increased. The NA BBT gives more to the construction fund in Mayapur than any other book trust. This success is due to cooperating together, and we see it only increasing.
...- 16 Jan 2014
By Priyavrata dasI could hardly imagine Food for Life being so successful when I first became a volunteer way in 1984. Back then I worked as an assistant cook and server at a free food cafe called, Gopals in Parramatta, Australia. That was one of the first free food cafes set up by the Hare Krishna movement in Australia and it was a forerunner to other Food for Life projects throughout Australia.
...- 15 Jan 2014
By WeanyA devout catholic finds herself unexpectedly amidst a kirtan. In this video she describes her incredible experience...
...- 14 Jan 2014
By Madhava SmullenToday, as they did four decades ago, devotees at ISKCON New Vrindaban are embarking on a labor of love. They’re undertaking the restoration of the Palace of Gold, home to Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya, to continue spreading his glories to the world.
...- 14 Jan 2014
By Tamohara DasIt has come to our attention that there is some confusion regarding the purchase of Srila Prabhupada's books for mass distribution. It is the policy of ISKCON, clarified by Srila Prabhupada in the accompanying letter, that all ISKCON temples purchase the books of His Divine Grace from the BBT exclusively.
...- 12 Jan 2014
By Shyamananda dasaSrimad Bhagavad Gita being aimed at elevating souls on different levels of conditioning by the three modes of nature and with different spiritual proclivities gives instructions on different levels to ultimately bring them to the pure devotional platform.
...- 11 Jan 2014
By Nitai Nimai DasPlease find below an interview in "The Nation" newspaper of Malawi, Central Africa. It was published on 5 January 2014. The questions were answered by Radhakanth Prabhu - Congregational Development Officer of ISKCON Blantyre
...- 10 Jan 2014
By Hari Narayana Das Denpasar, January 5, 2014, H.H.Subhag Swami Maharaja was invited to give a seminar by Mahendradatta University. The seminar started at 17.00 o’clock local time. There were 150 lectures and students attended the seminar.
...- 10 Jan 2014
Shambhu das: Sriman Stayabhava das prabhu (ACBSP) so much suffering to his body do to cancer at last yesterday January 7, 2014...
- 10 Jan 2014
By Devarsi Narada dasOn the 26th of November last a group of devotees from Croatia visited their President Ivo Josipovic. As per protocol 30 minutes was scheduled for the meeting, however, due to the pleasant atmosphere of the meeting that time was extended. After the exchange of information, gifts were presented to the President, two cakes from our vegetarian restaurant Vegehop for him and his associates, as well as a special gift from India - Rudra Veena.
...- 10 Jan 2014
By Manjulali Manjari Sevini Devi Dasi2013 was another successful year for Bhakti-vriksha around the world. The latest reports from the top places applying this program are presented here.
...- 8 Jan 2014
By Kripa Sindhu Krishna DasThe procession started at 4:30pm with arati and sweeping of road. It has been raining everyday for the past few days in Kuala Lumpur and it was a concern for all the devotees. And it was not different on Ratha Yatra day. Soon after Their Lordships started to move on the chariot rain also started . Nevertheless it did not spoil the enthusiasm of devotees. Everyone continued chanting and dancing in rain with bliss. The roads were being washed to welcome Their Lordships.
...- 7 Jan 2014
By Chaitanya Charan dasMany times we speak insensitively or act indiscreetly on the spur of the moment and later regret: “If only I had thought a bit before doing like that…” How can we avoid such rash impulsive behavior?
...- 6 Jan 2014
By ISKCON CSCDirector of Community Services, Kusha Devi Dasi said, “It is with great pleasure we announce the opening of our first Sunday school for the children of the ISKCON Vrindavan Community. We would like to thank the teachers, staff and Sangita dasi for the curriculum. Our goal is for our children to study our scriptures systematically and have fun at the same time.
...- 6 Jan 2014
By Bhakti Caitanya SwamiHis Grace Syamalal prabhu, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada from Navadvipa, but resident in South Africa, has just departed this world, this evening, January 5th, at around 5 or 6pm South African time
...- 5 Jan 2014
By KriyateAs the rising moon dispels darkness, spreading its soothing rays in all directions, so too did the Golden Avatar Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appear in this world to bestow infinite light, hope, and love. Day by day, the worldwide bhakti revolution He ignited accelerates, as the background noise of doubt and fear is drowned by the vibration of sacred mantra. Entrance Into Eternity is a multi-part film series tracing this sankirtan movement back to its divine source, the epicenter of devotional ecstasy, the kirtan capital of the universe, Sridham Mayapur.
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Divya Vrndavana Devi DasiKUALA LUMPUR - For many of us the New Year Eve is a day when everyone gets ready usher the new year, but it was different for five youngsters in Gokul Garden of Sri Jagannatha Mandir, Kuala Lumpur. For them it was a day they could proudly claim they have successfully completed their first years in Krishna consciousness in Gokul Garden. That's right, it was graduation day for Gokul Garden!
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Iksvaku dasaThis year, ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Srila Bhaktivinda Thakura's disappearance. The legacy left from his missionary work is still prevalent in our society due to his systematic preaching methods revolutionizing the preaching field in his days and setting a universal perspective in spreading Krishna Consciousness.
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Nitin BhattAFFCAP is NOT part of ISKCON. We are an independent trust formed in Jaipur, India and perform Ahimsa certifications to goshalas throughout India. Yet, we are proud to declare that our philosophical underpinnings are solely focused on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
...- 5 Jan 2014
By Hari Narayana DasOne of the places in Bali in which many people gather in the New Year Eve is Bajra Sandi Monument in Denpasar. On New Year eve 2014 (31 December 2013) people gathered in Bajra Sandi Monument. They came with their family, friend, or colleague. They came by motorcycle or car. The monument is full of mass of people.
...- 5 Jan 2014
By SJMKL Editorial Team To mark the occasion, Gokul Garden children recited verses from The Bhagavad Gita As It Is and were duly rewarded with medals for their effort by The Regional Secretary, HG Simheswara Prabu.
...- 2 Jan 2014
By Purushottam KumarSuppose that we invest our hard earned money in a company’s share which promises to give a very high return at the end of the year. But we find that throughout the year the market value of the share keeps depreciating and at the end of the year we have lost all our money. Next year the same company again launches a new scheme and asks us to purchase its share. How many of us would ever think of buying the share from the same company again? Probably no one because the company would have lost its goodwill, credibility and our trust.
...- 2 Jan 2014
By Ravinjay KuckrejaOn the 21st and 22nd of December 2013, 45 youth from all over Bali, Indonesia gathered for the Nava Yauvana Sanga 2013. The 20 committee members, also consisting of unmarried youth from the ages of 15-30, wanted to have this camp to encourage friendship amongst the 7 asramas/temple-communities all over the island
...- 2 Jan 2014