In 2025, ISKCON Youth Services embarked on a transformative journey through Haridwar and Rishikesh, fostering spiritual growth and community connection. Elsewhere, Sri Padmanabha Goswami's visit to the Radharaman Temple exemplified reverence and cultural exchange, promoting understanding and goodwill. Discussions on sustainable practices by Yasodamayi Dasi highlighted a harmonious blend of Krishna consciousness and environmental stewardship. The seminar on Harinam Chintamani by HH Bhanu Swami emphasized the transformative power of chanting Krishna’s name, guiding seekers towards s...

Yoga is a state of existence that can be practiced in love, in work, in wisdom, in meditation, in happiness, and even in weakness and despair. Some teachers even insist that yoga is better practiced from a place of suffering, because life's challenges make us yearn for something higher, something that will bring us out of our misery, and yoga certainly enables to do that. On some level, yogi or not, we all are faced with "Arjuna moments" as we move along our path in life. In...

Looking for greener pastures, many Indians left their homes and migrated to other countries. Even young men and women from traditional conservative families ventured out of their insulated nests with an aim to acquire more knowledge and skills yet with a firm belief that their roots will hold them tight and not give any scope for aberrations. They went with the idea of having the best of both worlds. The best of the material world with its promise of more wealth, fame and fortune; and the ‘other’ world that was already deeply embedded in themselves in the form of traditi...

Highlights of various spiritual discourses and events within the ISKCON community. H.G. Daivishakti Mataji discusses Srila Prabhupada in NY, while HG Mahatma Prabhu emphasizes unwavering faith in transcendental knowledge. A Harinama event in London gained attention, blending spirituality with public enthusiasm. The concept of love for God is explored through different transcendental relationships. HH Romapada Swami stresses the importance of moral education, while HH BV Narasimha Swami and HG Bada Haridas Prabhu delve into Bhagavatam’s teachings on surrender and faith. A special Li...

​The International Leadership Sanga (ILS) 2025, held from February 17-20 in Sri Mayapur Dham, convened ISKCON leaders—including temple presidents, zonal secretaries, and Regional Governing Body members—to strengthen leadership within the movement. Facilitated by the Governing Body Commission (GBC), the event featured discussions, workshops, and collaborative sessions emphasizing dialogue and cooperation. Key topics included book distribution, Varnasrama, youth engagement, outreach strategies, and leadership succession, all aligned with Srila Prabhupada’s governance model. The...

1. “Vedic” Sanskrit and Classical Sanskrit – nature and origin of differences 2. Further differences within Vedic Sanskrit itself, as well as within Classical Sanskrit itself 3. Other languages’ relations with Sanskrit

By late 1995, I was experiencing many problems in my life, and the cumulative effect was that my faith in Krishna was shaken. One day I sat in our kitchen considering the idea of leaving Krishna Consciousness, when an internal voice warned me that if I left, I would suffer greatly. The little voice urged me to study Srila Prabhupada’s books. Thankfully, I paid heed to this advice. When my children were asleep, I began systematically studying Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Over the course of the next five or six years, this personal study developed into daily discussions with my husband. A...

This is several questions made in the form of an article. I find them intriguing and aspire for answers. I beg kind insightful devotees to offer insights, and, if they find time, to evaluate or critique the answers which i have offered according to my own limited understanding

The 2025 International Leadership Sanga (ILS), held from February 17-20 in Sri Mayapur Dham, brought together temple presidents, zonal secretaries, Regional Governing Body (RGB) members, and other key ISKCON leaders dedicated to strengthening the movement’s leadership. GBC member Kavicandra Swami shared his reflections, noting, “The idea was to get together, and now it’s more organized. It seems to be working very nicely; at least all the leaders I spoke with were happy.”

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We usually feel that there will be another day but what if there is no other day? What if this is our last day on this planet, the last day in this body? Did we accumulate sufficient blessings in this life to make it our last? Spiritual life is about accruing blessings throughout one’s devotional life; blessings from the Supreme Lord and His devotees. These blessings are the building blocks in our spiritual life, through them we develop saintly qualities.

It was Gargamuni’s idea [to do the prasadam program]. He felt that the best way to attract students was to have a program every day. It was some chanting and then a brief lecture and then prasadam. [Gargamuni] learned how to cook from Prabhupada and he taught all of us how to cook... When he would chaunce the dahl the aroma would go through the entire neighborhood and I remember coming back from class and I’d just see people running, coming out of their houses just running to the Krishna House. People were packed into the living roo...

This article is not to glorify the material relationship I shared with my father or how he struggled in his life for his family or for that matter even his service to Srila Prabhupada (he would have never liked that) but I wrote this to share with you that this process of Krsna Consciousness works. It works even with the most down-trodden and sinful people like me.

A heartfelt message from Govardhan Das, the new Chair of the GBC, extending blessings to devotees worldwide, emphasizing the joy of devotion and Krishna's Holy Names. The celebration of Gaura Purnima 2025 is highlighted by HG Praghosa Prabhu, stressing Lord Caitanya's kindness and Srila Prabhupada's teachings on chanting, dancing, and feasting. The festival in Mayapur is described as the most significant of the year, featuring rituals like Ganga Puja and abhiseka of Gauranga Mahaprabhu.

Today's highlights showcase ISKCON's dedication to spreading knowledge through books and online platforms, covering topics such as Vedic cosmology, consciousness, evolution, and the Intelligent Design perspective. Additionally, the articles commemorate significant events like Gaura Purnima, emphasizing the spiritual importance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance and devotees' commitment to sharing His teachings worldwide. The narrative also touches on community events, including festivals and disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating ISKCON's unwavering commitment to service and ...

Disappearance of Sri Madhavendra Puri - H. H. Sundara Chaitanya Goswami. God and Science: Christian and Vaisnava Perspectives - Jonathan B. Edelmann. Intelligent Design in a Modern Vedic Context - Lalitanatha dasa. Scared to become a devotee - Jatayu dasa. Sri Gaura Purnima - Advent of Golden Avatara - Visvambhar Dasa. Gaura Purnima - Jayapataka Swami. Gaura Purnima with Srila Prabhupada - Srutakirti das. List of Initiating Gurus in ISKCON. The Tree of Bhakti Prophecy. A Loving Glance from Srila Prabhupada .Inauguration of Caitanya Caritamrita Marathon

Gaura Purnima is the celebration of most auspicious and adorable advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - The Golden Avatara. The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to establish Sankirtana Movement - the yuga dharma for this age of Kali. He appeared on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna in the year 1486 AD at Sridham Mayapura as the son of Sri Jagannath Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi. In the revealed scriptures Lord Krsna was predicted to appear as Golden Avatara(incarnation) as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to p...

I made all my own decisions, I was my own man, but I was also unhappy. I wanted to break away completely from the material world. I wanted God in my life. I want to try it, I thought. But what if I failed? What will I have to give up? I was really scared now. I will have to give up rock and roll and I will have to follow rules and regulations. But deep down inside, my hearts said try it. Scared I was but I took a few steps. And wow, it worked, kind of. I didn't become a saint and I didn't see the white light but I did begin to feel an inner p...

Parallel with the emergence of the ID movement other groups of scientists with roots in Vedic philosophy have developed similar design arguments. One such group of scientists are centered around A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (1896-1977) who himself was a strong critic of materialistic views including Darwinism. In 1973 he founded his Bhaktivedanta Institute (BI) which attracted scientists such as chemist Dr. Thoudam Singh and mathematician Dr. Richard L. Thompson. Already in 1976, Thompson stated, referring to the newly discovered bacterial flagellum: ”We’d like to argue that the chance a...

This phenomenal world or material world in which we are placed is complete in itself because the twenty-four elements of which this material universe is a temporary manifestation, according to Sankhya philosophy, are completely adjusted to produce complete resources which are necessary for the maintenance and subsistence of this universe. There is nothing extraneous, nor is there anything needed. (A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada) An understanding of God’...

A call for a reunion of Srila Prabhupada's disciples who served in the UK, fostering connection and remembrance. Prayers are offered for Balavanta Das, demonstrating care and solidarity within the community. The page also shines a light on celebrations, such as the first Savitri Awards Ceremony honoring Vaishnavis in Sridham Mayapur, the energetic London Harinama, and Harinam in the Philippines..