In this heartfelt talk on Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, Mahatma Prabhu reflects on the profound impact of Srila Prabhupada’s passing on the devotees and the movement. He shares that the intense sense of loss in 1977 left many feeling traumatized, likening it to PTSD, and reflects that this trauma might still affect the movement today. He...
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- 7 Nov 2024
By Vijaya DasSo far, September turned out to be one of the most successful months of the year. Ten temples reported over a 999% increase--amazing! ISV was the #1 temple in the world--incredible! Mayapur is so huge nobody was even getting close to them, so quite a surprise.
...- 6 Nov 2024
Hare Krishna! I hope this report finds you well. We are pleased to share the highlights and achievements of the ISKCON Russian-speaking Yatra in London the month of October, filled with spiritually uplifting events and dedicated devotional activities: 1. Kirtan Mela Organized by Vasanta Prabhu • The Kirtan Mela brought together devotees for an intensive...
- 6 Nov 2024
Final cooking by Maharaj and Braj Vilas Prabhu during Last day of Yatra | Mayapur Kartik Yatra 2024#mayapurkartikyatra2024 #kartikyatra2024 #radhanathswami Final cooking by Maharaj and Braj Vilas Prabhu during Last day of Yatra | Mayapur Kartik Yatra 2024...
- 6 Nov 2024
**Snake Drama – Lessons from Nature** *By HH Sacinandana Swami* — Welcome to today’s inspiration. I’m excited to share a recent encounter that illuminated for me some profound lessons about life’s journey and how our inner transformation unfolds through the path of bhakti. It all began with an unexpected visitor near my chanting hut. For...
- 6 Nov 2024
Kripamoya Prabhu: Some of you may find this video interesting. Its a church service with Vaishnava prayers and songs, verses from the Rig Veda sung by the church choir, and an address by Gopi Kallayil, head AI promoter at Google. Jahnavi sings bhajans and her husband Kula Pradeep organised the event. Happened midday yesterday at...
- 5 Nov 2024
HH Indradyumna Swami: A visit to Tapovan, a sacred forest steeped in spiritual significance. A Journey Through the Sacred Forest of Tapovan In the heart of India, where spirituality intertwines with nature, lies the sacred forest of Tapovan. Recently, HH Indradyumna Swami took a reflective journey through this serene landscape, a place where...
- 5 Nov 2024
**What If Srila Prabhupada Had Not Come?** *By HH Jayapataka Swami* If Srila Prabhupada had not come, what would have happened? How would we have passed our lives? This question stirs something deep within my heart as I consider the unparalleled impact Srila Prabhupada had on the lives of countless souls across the world. It...
- 5 Nov 2024
### How to Become Eternally Happy *By His Holiness Prahladananda Swami, ISKCON Ljubljana* In the Srimad Bhagavatam (1.5.7), we find timeless guidance on achieving true, eternal happiness. This text, along with the teachings of the spiritual masters, offers a roadmap for navigating life’s material challenges and seeking transcendental fulfillment. Many of us strive for happiness,...
- 5 Nov 2024
**Full Renunciation: Reflections on Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 1.6.11-13** *By HG Kalakantha Prabhu* In today’s Śrīmad Bhāgavatam discussion, we focused on verses 1.6.11-13, which continue the story of Nārada Muni’s early life, exploring his spiritual journey after he becomes an orphan. These verses provide an intriguing lens into how renunciation can play a central role in spiritual...
- 5 Nov 2024
By Chandan Yatra DasHis Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) was sent by the Lord Krishna to fulfil Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's prediction “Prtvithe ache yata nagaradi grama, sarvatra pracara haibe more nama” - In every town and village of the world, My name will be heard. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura wrote in his Sajjona-tosani, "Soon there will be a time when the chanting of Krishna's name will be heard in England, France, Russia, Germany and America." Srila Prabhupada is widely regarded...
- 5 Nov 2024
**Śrimad Bhāgavatam Reflections and the Journey of Art in Devotion** By HG Hansarupa Prabhu The devotional journey often manifests in surprising ways, connecting the mundane with the divine and transforming simple acts into profound expressions of spiritual service. A vivid illustration of this transformation is seen in the life and work of the devotee Jadurani,...
- 4 Nov 2024
By Anantacarya dasaThis document is a report of some of the details that occurred during the last five days of Srila Prabhupada's presence with us in Vrndavan, India. It is a diary which was written everyday in Vrndavan at that time. It herewith is delivered as it was written down 38 years ago in l977, with no additions. 11 November l977. I arrive at the Mandir (from California) at about 9:30 A. M. As soon as possible I enter Srila Prabhupada's room. He is lying on his back in his King-Sized bed, being massaged gently by his close associates. There is a kirtan in progress. Srila Prabhupada is inc...
- 4 Nov 2024
By Tamohara dasaYou fortunate persons around the world, Just hear the words of Srila Prabhupada! His vibrations have the power to deliver you from all fears. Just take, just try! Sri Krsna Caitanya desired to moisten the dried-up souls. To achieve it, He not only comes Himself, but Nitai-Balarama empowered Srila Prabhupada, To bountiful conceive it.
...- 4 Nov 2024
By Giriraj Swami A few days before he was to leave us, Srila Prabhupada expressed a desire to travel by bullock cart to different holy places in India. His Holiness Lokanath Swami had been traveling by bullock cart to different places of pilgrimage, and Srila Prabhupada was very enlivened when Lokanath Swami reported to him in Vrndavana. And Prabhupada said that he too would like to go on pilgrimage in a bullock cart. He asked Lokanath Swami to arrange it, and Lokanath Swami was very enthusiastic, having been en...
- 4 Nov 2024
Click below to start the player A treasure to share —Cooperating for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Pleasure By Bhakti-lata Dasi ISKCON Prison Ministry (IPM) exists only because we have something valuable to share. If Śrīla Prabhupāda hadn’t sacrificed so much in order to give us the most valuable treasure, we would have nothing of...
- 3 Nov 2024
**Simple, Sincere, and Purposeful Bhakti: Nothing Extra Needed** *By HG Vaiśeṣika Dāsa* In our lives, we are driven by the need for meaning, a pursuit of what we perceive as valuable. Worship, an expression of this search for value, originates from “worth-ship” — placing value upon that which we deem worthy of our dedication and...
- 3 Nov 2024
**The Sacred Miracle Plant** *By HH Sacinandana Swami* — Every morning, as I open the two swinging doors to my bhajan kutir, I am greeted by the presence of a sacred tulasi plant. Positioned on a pedestal right outside my kutir, she allows me to chant and meditate in her presence, her serene energy touching...
- 3 Nov 2024
This video covers the first day of ISKCON Chowpatty’s Kartik Yatra 2024, held in the holy land of Sri Mayapur Dham. The event is filled with ecstatic kirtans, dancing, and the spiritual teachings of HH Radhanath Swami, who reflects on the life and mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the vision of ISKCON’s founder, Srila...
- 3 Nov 2024
Bhakti Center in the news for tonight’s Diwali celebration (at the beginning and end of this 2.5 min video). Radha… Posted by Yasoda-dulal Das on Friday, November 1, 2024...
- 2 Nov 2024
This is a lecture about parenting, Krishna consciousness, and social issues, given by HG Akuti Devi Dasi, a Hare Krishna teacher. The lecture draws on stories from the Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu scriptures to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising children in a spiritually-oriented environment. The speaker also addresses the role of judgment...
- 2 Nov 2024
Disciples of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada) gather to reminisce and share personal memories of their time with him. They reflect on the deep friendships they’ve formed within the Krishna Consciousness movement, emphasizing how these connections have enriched their lives in ways they could not find in the material world. The video also delves...
- 2 Nov 2024
The video titled “Panel & General Q&A: The BI Network, Resources, Opportunities and Getting Involved” features a discussion among various presenters about the activities and insights from a summer school organized by the Bhaktivedanta Institute (BVI). Key Points: Overview of the Summer School: The summer school marked the 50th anniversary of the Bhaktivedanta Institute and...
- 31 Oct 2024
In the video titled “Dāmodarāṣṭaka Elaboration Verse 1,” HH Sivarama Swami discusses the significance of the first verse of the Dāmodarāṣṭaka, focusing on the relationship between the Supreme God, Krishna, and His earthly pastimes in Gokula. He emphasizes the importance of offering respect in spiritual practice, referring to the verse’s invocation of bowing down to...
- 31 Oct 2024