The achievement metrics—650 million YouTube views, 2.3 million subscribers, presence across dozens of digital platforms, and extensive broadcasting reach—represent more than just media success. They reflect a sincere dedication to sharing Krishna consciousness globally and making spiritual wisdom accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu instructed Raghunath Das Goswami that he who simply chases after the satisfaction of his tongue, his belly and his genitals cannot attain Krishna. Bhakti Vinoda has said that tongue is the most ferocious and uncontrollable and is a straight line of all your senses, and if you can control your tongue, all your other senses will be controlled. If you cannot control your tongue it’s impossible to control your other senses. And controlling a tongue ...

What kind of offerings please God? Gorgeous, expensive, elaborate…? Not necessarily! If one can afford, one may make magnificent offerings to God, but what the Supreme Lord is looking for behind any offering is love and devotion. In a nutshell, attitude behind an offering is greater than the magnitude of the offering. Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita, “patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati,” If one offers to Krsna, with sincerity and devotion, either a leaf, or a flower, or fruit, or a little water—Krsna is fully satisfied. Thus, even the poorest man can serve t...

The discussions and events covered today highlight key aspects of Krishna consciousness, devotion, and spiritual wisdom. HH Mukunda Goswami expounds on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.4.22, emphasizing Krishna’s supreme role, unity in diversity, forgiveness, and philosophical depth. ISKCON Vrindavan commences its 50th Golden Jubilee Vraj Mandal Parikrama at Madhuvan, celebrating Lord Chaitanya’s visit with devotional singing and scriptural narratives. Bhakti Vijnana Goswami shares Krishna’s words to the gopis, deepening their devotion. Srimati Radharani’s baking class teaches traditional...

ISKCON Vrindavan's social media presence is a powerful tool for spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna and fostering a global community of devotees. Their impressive statistics—42 million YouTube views, 549,000 Facebook followers, and a growing Instagram presence—highlight their success in leveraging digital platforms to connect with a vast and diverse audience. By combining traditional spiritual values with modern technology, ISKCON Vrindavan continues to inspire and uplift millions, making a profound impact on the digital spiritual landscape. Their efforts...

A diverse range of inspiring spiritual, philosophical, and cultural topics within the broader Hare Krishna and Vaishnava traditions. It includes insightful discourses from esteemed speakers, significant events, and thought-provoking discussions on spirituality, ethics, and modern challenges. H.G. Sikhi Mahiti Prabhu’s Srimad Bhagavatam class offers deep wisdom from sacred texts, emphasizing devotion and self-realization. Similarly, other Bhagavatam classes by HG Govinda Dāsa and HH Prahladananda Swami provide further spiritual nourishment. The recognition of Visakha Dasi, ISKCON ...

Sivarama Swami’s social media reach and influence are a shining example of how spiritual leaders can leverage digital platforms to spread timeless wisdom and connect with a global audience. With over 50,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 Facebook followers, and millions of views, his online presence continues to grow, touching the hearts and minds of countless individuals. His dedication to sharing the teachings of Krishna consciousness in a modern, accessible way ensures that his influence will remain strong for years to come.

In the Vedic literature time is regarded as a manifestation of Krsna, the Supreme Being. As such, time is a controlling force that regulates the lives of living beings in accordance with a cosmic plan. This plan involves repeating cycles of creation and destruction of varying durations. The smallest and most important of these repeating cycles consists of four yugas, or ages, called Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali. In these successive ages mankind gradually descends from a high spiritual platfor...

'In a restaurant or place for drinking cold water, many travelers are brought together, and after drinking water they continue to their respective destinations. Similarly, living entities join together in a family, and later, as a result of their own actions, they are led apart to their destinations'. (Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.2.21) Srila Prabhupada remarks, 'In the material world a so-called family is a combination of several persons in one home to fulfill the terms of their imprisonment. As criminal prisoners scatter as soon as their terms are over and they are released, ...

We often hear from devotees that the aim of one’s life is to attain Prema for Krsna so that one is eternally able to serve Him with enthusiasm. In doing so, one is often reminded of their constitutional position as a Jiva subservient to the pleasure of the Supreme Lord. From the aspect of the Jiva, there seems to be no question about their constitutional relationship with Krsna. However, to fully become Krsna conscious, one must be able to enter the mind of Krsna and understand his stance on His relationship with the Jiva. Commonly it is said that Krsna ‘wants’ us to return to Him s...

Today a rich tapestry of teachings and events from various spiritual leaders and communities. From insightful lectures on expanding one's lifetime duration and Lord Chaitanya's transformative mercy, to celebrations marking milestones like ISKCON Botswana's 30th anniversary and reflections on the profound teachings of Queen Kunti and Narada Muni, each moment resonates with deep spiritual wisdom. These stories inspire with their messages of humility, devotion, and the boundless mercy of the divine. Embrace a journey filled with gratitude, devotion, and the joy of spiritual community!<...

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...

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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.”