By Radha Sundari devi dasiThe ISKCON GBC is searching for a capable and enthusiastic candidate to serve as the Minister of Agriculture and Cow Protection. This is an essential service for our society and of the utmost importance in carrying out the Srila Prabhupada's desire for our communities
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- 18 Jul 2013
By Malini Devi DasiWe thank all participating devotees, donors and our Sankirtana leaders who contributed to this MSF. The enthusiasm of the devotees was contagious. We thank our Sakirtan leader Sri Krishna Purusottama Prabhu for continued payers and support even from India. We express our deepest gratitude to our beloved leader HG Vaisesika Prabhu for encouraging and guiding us on how to please Bhakti Vinod Thakur
...- 17 Jul 2013
By Krishna Kishora DasaWe got the green light for going to a nearby Amish farm so we can learn about their lifestyle and see their farm animals. When we arrived we were greeted by the father of the family and he welcomed all of us into his home, and invited us to ask him anything we liked. The kids surprised me with their questions and how they asked them, very respectful and in a thoughtful manner
...- 17 Jul 2013
By Basu Ghosh DasOn aashaadh shukla dvitiya, known in Gujarat as “aashaadh sud bij”, Wednesday July 10, 2013, ISKCON Baroda once again organized a highly successful Jagannath Rathayatra festival that was seen by approximately two lakhs (200,000) local residents
...- 15 Jul 2013
By Brijabasi dasThere is some confusion regarding the book “Devadāsa”, which is ascribed to Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. I'm writing this keeping in mind Śrīla Prabhupāda's definition of truth: “Although sometimes the truth is unpalatable, one should not refrain from speaking it. Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth.”
...- 14 Jul 2013
By Mayapur.comThe possibility of rain didn’t prove to be a threat to the enthusiasm of Lord Jagannath’s devotees. Around noon, the day showed signs that it may be a rainy, rainy Festival. Undeterred, the devotees made their way to Rajapur to glorify and celebrate their Lord’s Festival. Remarkably, it didn’t rain for the rest of the procession
...- 13 Jul 2013
By William Mathew14th July 2013, is the third Tirobhava Mahostsava (disappearance anniversary) of Sripad Anidra Prabhu’s departure to the spiritual world. On this day we would like to present this request made by Aindra Prabhu collected from this talks
...- 13 Jul 2013
By Venkataraman KrishnanPhilosophy, defined as "the love for wisdom", instinctively acquires numerous implicitly dubious connotations, thus stimulating many minds into conjuring avast spectrum of speculations
...- 12 Jul 2013
By Rasamanjari Devi dasiSrila Prabhupada exposes the secret policy of the British to cut down Vedic civilization in India through a letter to Gour Govinda Swami
...- 12 Jul 2013
By Purushottam Kumar42nd Kolkata Rath Yatra, organized by ISKCON, was inaugurated by Chief Minister of West Bengal Smt. Mamata Banerjee and ISKCON sanyasis and senior disciples of Srila Prabhupada, HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj and HH Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj on 10th July, Wednesday. On this occasion Bengali megastar Koyal Mullick was also present
...- 12 Jul 2013
By Hari Narayana DasThat morning the sun rise was so wonderfull. The cool air, the chirp of bird and the wave of the beach came in harmony giving an pleasant atmospher to escape from the rush and crowded of Jakarta city
...- 12 Jul 2013
By Leanne DavisA professional comedian spends a day as a devotee of Krishna. "To be fair, my Dad was not the only one who voiced concern or raised an eyebrow when I told him I was spending a day with a relatively unfamiliar religious group." And everyone begged the question, 'Why?'
...- 12 Jul 2013
By Admin of Radhanathswami.comThe King of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, along with several of the high priests from the Jagannath temple, graciously welcomed Radhanath Swami at his residence in nearby Bhubaneshwar
...- 11 Jul 2013
By Anisha AnandMen and women of all ages, including children, participated in the yatra and danced on the tune of prayers and received 'Prasad'. "Like every year, the response from devotees is very good and with every passing year number of devotees joining the yatra is increasing and I am sure when the construction work of the ISKCON temple is completed, we will have the yatra with much more grandeur," Krishna Kripadas of ISKCON, Patna unit, told Times Of India
...- 11 Jul 2013
By Hari Parshad Das.For those who are adept at reading Sanskrit and wish to study the Manu Samhita (in parts or in entirety), I've managed to find and upload the entire Manu Samhita with Six Commentaries in Devanagari Script.
...- 7 Jul 2013
By Guna Avatara dasDuring this season Bhakta Ngun and family are growing rice near their house. The rice is nicely coming up. We have arranged to get a plough for him so that he can plough the land with his own buffalos
...- 7 Jul 2013
By the GBCWhereas harmony between various authorities in ISKCON is required; Whereas while initiating gurus are important spiritual authorities in the lives of devotees, other ISKCON authorities also play an important role; RESOLVED: That the official GBC paper entitled “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” shall be required reading for all prospective harinama initiates before the initiation. This should be verified both by the ISKCON authority who gives the recommendation for harinama initiation as well as by the...
- 7 Jul 2013
By Bhumi Devi DasiRecently our head architect, Vilasini devi dasi, gave a presentation about the TOVP in Bahrain. The following is an account of her experience with the inclusion of her power point slides
...- 6 Jul 2013
By Hari Narayana DasThe seminar was organized by STAH (University of Hindu Religion) Dharma Nusantara in coordination with Yayasan Institut Bhaktivedanta, Indonesia and Parishada Hindu Dharma, Indonesia (PHDI)
...- 4 Jul 2013
By admin of radhanathswami.comOn the afternoon of June 18, Radhanath Swami spoke to an audience of 120 Google employees at the Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California
...- 4 Jul 2013
By Iskcon MelbourneA thoroughly researched, lovingly presented understanding of SP's position by a funny, focused, friendly, firm and foundational Suresvara prabhu
...- 3 Jul 2013
By Sugopi Sakhi Devi DasiThe atmosphere at Dodda Ghosai Ghat near Srirangapatna was surcharged with spiritual vibrations. The sky was clear, the panoramic view was enough to take one's breath away and the blue flowing waters of the Cauvery beckoned. What was so special about this beautiful Sunday morning?
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Damodara Vamsidhari DasISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) has moved to their NEW TEMPLE in Mountain View and is hosting a grand inauguration festival on Saturday, July 6 and 7, 2013. We cordially welcome you and your family to the join us for the wonderful celebrations
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Bhaktin LarissaThe New Govardhana WWOOFer initiative is one of the largest in the world, with an average of 40 participants working on any given day. Harvested twice as many vegetables this year as in 2012!
...- 2 Jul 2013