Iskcon Mayapur – Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaj Disappearance Festival – February 06, 2026 Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaj Disappearance Festival – February 06, 2026...
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- 7 Feb 2026
Sri Dham Mayapur Victory 2025 Celebration – February 07, 2026 Sri Dham Mayapur Victory 2025 Celebration – February 07, 2026...
- 7 Feb 2026
Iskcon Mayapur – Sankirtan Devotee’s welcome ceremony – February 07, 2026 Sankirtan Devotee’s welcome ceremony – February 07, 2026...
- 7 Feb 2026
In society today over forty billion animals are slaughtered every year. It is so unnecessary and very, very sinful. Most Christians, Jews, Muslims and followers of other religions endorse the killing of animals and slaughter houses are engaged in horrific blood letting of innocent animals. Where is the kindness? How do they show the compassion...
- 7 Feb 2026
Highlights from Day Three of the GBC AGM 2026, featuring a comprehensive update on developments in Sridhama Mayapur, including presentations by the Mayapur Executive Board. The day also included a review of ongoing discussions concerning ISKCON affiliates, and a special interaction with Shri Ashwin and Smt Shilpa, producers of the MahaAvatar Nrsimha movie. GBC AGM...
- 6 Feb 2026
By Chandan Yatra Das Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura called this place “Vrindavana Pattan”, which means the place where the forest of Vrindavana is manifest. By Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura’s spiritual potency, Syama-Kunda, Radha-Kunda and Giri-Govardhana of Vrindavana are all manifest here. Established by Sarasvati Thakura in 1918, this temple was the headquarters of his Krishna Consciousness preaching throughout India. During its peak time, there were 800 devotees here to cope with the daily influx of visitors.
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By Srila Bhaktisiddhanta SarasvatiEvery spot on earth where discourses on God are held is a place of pilgrimage. Possession of objects not related to Krsna is our main malady. Those favored by God find their paths set by thorns. We are put to test and trial in this world. Only those who attend the kirtana of the devotees can succeed. Let me not desire anything but the highest good for my worst enemies. As dalliance with the body in luxury increases, so wanes the spirit of service of the Lord. Those favored by God find their paths set by thorns.
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By Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura1. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s instructions in Sikastakam, “param vijayate Sri-Krishna -Sankirtanam” is the only motto of the Gaudiya math. 2. The Supreme Personality of Godhead Sri Krishna is the only enjoyer. Everyone and everything else is the object of his enjoyment. 3. Anyone who does not serve Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is ignorant and a killer himself. 4. To learn to tolerate is one of the most important responsibilit...
- 6 Feb 2026
By Chandan Yatra DasThe care of the house where Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was born was later taken on by the Gaudiya Matha. Now the entire house has been developed nicely, with a beautiful temple, devotee quarters, etc. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura’s murti is worshipped in the same spot where he took birth. When devotees were digging the soil to construct this temple, a nice smell of candana manifested from the place where he took birth. Six months after Bimala Prasada’s appearance was the event of Lord Jagannatha’s Rathayatra. As t...
- 6 Feb 2026
Highlights from Day Two of the GBC AGM 2026, featuring the Chairman’s Annual Address by Govardhan Prabhu, reflections on key developments and challenges of 2025, and expressions of gratitude to ISKCON leaders and devotees worldwide. The day also included presentations by the Succession Committee and the Nominations Committee, announcing and approving new Assistant GBCs. GBC...
- 5 Feb 2026
The ISKCON Constitution Drafting Committee has assembled a document to answer frequently asked questions. We hope this document helps you address any questions you have....
- 4 Feb 2026
Highlights from Day One of the GBC Annual General Meeting 2026, held on 4 February in Mayapur. The day included opening addresses, a Book Distribution presentation reflecting key achievements of 2025, elections to the GBC Executive Committee, the official launch of the ISKCON Constitution, and key administrative and governance-related matters. GBC AGM 2026 | Day...
- 4 Feb 2026
Ahead of the GBC AGM 2026, the Organizational Development (Org Dev) Committee met to review its work. In this short conversation from Mayapur, the Org Dev Co-Chairs share reflections on the role and focus of Organizational Development within ISKCON. GBC AGM 2026 | Pre-AGM Reflections from the Organizational Development Committee...
- 4 Feb 2026
Bhaktimarga Swami Early 70s, the Hare Krishna Movement North America enjoyed a great recruitment We were a growing, glowing family A blessed bunch existing happily Prabhupada’s “boys and girls” flourished Under his mercy we were nourished The temple room was a divided place Both genders occupied equal space Both dhotis and saris were there at...
- 4 Feb 2026
“The behavior of a perfect person”, drawing especially from the story of a saintly python who embodies deep Krishna consciousness. The core teaching emphasizes that material distinctions of good vs. bad and right vs. wrong are products of the world of duality and ultimately distract us from the real goal of life: remembering and loving...
- 4 Feb 2026
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- 4 Feb 2026
25 Years of Service – by Nityananda Chandra Granger. Chandra: How long have you been distributing free hot meals at Tompkins Square Park? Adi: Bhaktivedanta Swami, a.k.a. Śrīla Prabhupāda, started this program of distributing vegetarian food 55 years ago, in 1965. We have continued this endeavor steadily as Interfaith Community Services for the past 25...
- 4 Feb 2026
By Sri Nandanandana dasaWhen we talk about sankirtana, we are, of course, talking about the congregational chanting of the Lord’s holy names, specifically in the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. For many people, this is the first way they come in contact with the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, and with Lord Chaitanya’s sankirtana movement, by hearing the devotees chanting the holy names. But what is it about this process that makes it so effective, and so important in the way people are first exposed to it?
...- 3 Feb 2026
By Mahatma dasOur false ego prevents us from looking at our own faults. It makes it difficult for us to acknowledge our faults and therefore, instead of being introspective, we see those faults in others. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur said, “Because I am myself honeycombed with faults, I see the faults of others”. If you spot it, you have got it. In the realm of psychology it is said that if something about someone really bothers you, it’s usually because you have that fault. Of course, we usually don’t accept or acknowledge this. This is a powerful way to understand our...
- 3 Feb 2026
Almost 5,000,000 literatures were distributed this month! Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This month Mayapur, New Delhi, and Mumbai-Juhu were the top three large temples. Pune Camp, Mumbai-Mira Road, and Salem were the top three medium temples. Chandigarh, Budhanilkantha and Bangalore-Jag Mandir were the top small temples and Genova, Kishinev...
- 3 Feb 2026
A global online gathering of ISKCON leaders and devotees presenting results of the 2025–2026 “Live to Give” book distribution campaign, centered on spreading Bhagavad Gita As It Is worldwide in the spirit of Srila Prabhupada’s mission. After opening chants and greetings, regional representatives shared reports: Africa: 10 countries participated, distributing 15,189 Bhagavad Gitas, showing strong...
- 2 Feb 2026
Translation Fire is appreciated by its light and by its ability to cook, to digest, to destroy cold, to evaporate, and to give rise to hunger, thirst, eating and drinking. Purport The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Without fire...
- 2 Feb 2026
Srila Prabhupada-lilamrita tells the story of a remarkable individual and a remarkable achievement. The individual is His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: philosopher, scholar, spiritual leader, saint. This book is a detailed sketch of the activities of Srila Prabhupada, which reveals the genuine and universal compassion that he carried within his heart as...
- 2 Feb 2026
Yogesvara das: In February 1970, shortly after joining the London Hare Krishna devotees in their temple off Oxford Street, we were visited by a warlock, a male witch. London had an active community of occultists in those days (the Swedenborg Society, for example, named after an 18th century Swedish spirit-channeler, had its offices just next...
- 1 Feb 2026
