By Madhurika dasiWhen our children grow into teens, many of us find that inspiring them in Krishna consciousness becomes much harder. They are no longer enthusiastic to imitate us or join in with the devotional activities we initiate. Iāve been spending a lot of time thinking about what we can do to keep them close and hopefully inspired. Here are some of my thoughts.
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- 15 Sep 2020
By The ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamWith Gopi Gita Schomaker in honor of Srila Prabhupada's arrival to the West, as we hear from Her Grace Mother Malati, a beloved daughter of Srila Prabhupada.
...- 15 Sep 2020
By 2nd World Ramayana ConferenceThis short video is a talk given by Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp) called "The Power of the Ramayana," given at the 2nd World Ramayana Conference held in Jabalpur, India, in January 26-29, 2020. He was a special invited guest for the conference, and his talk explains from the Valmiki Ramayana the different ways it helps uplift humanity from the ordinary miseries of life, up to and including liberation or freedom from material existence altogether. In the video, it shows Dr. Akhilesh Gumastha introducing Stephen for receiving a special certificate of appreciation for ...
- 15 Sep 2020
By NYC HarinamHare Krishna! Dear devotees and friends, Dandavats! After a long separation Harinam Sankirtan is back in NYC! Maha Saturday Harinam in Union Square Park (video)
...- 13 Sep 2020
By Madhava SmullenThe 2020 worldwide Bhadra Campaign saw devotees triple the Srimad-Bhagavatam set distribution of previous years, obliterating their initial goal of 10,000 sets. All told, over 22 countries and 150 cities participated to distribute more than 23,000 sets despite the challenges of COVID-19.
...- 13 Sep 2020
By the TOVPUnder the direction of Ambarisa prabhu, a special yajna was performed on August 29, the appearance day of Lord Vamanadeva, to bring auspiciousness to the planned restart of TOVP construction. As Vamanadeva took three steps which covered the entire universe, we pray that this yajna, our endeavors and the prayers and blessings of all the Vaishnavas will bear spiritual fruit allowing us to complete the TOVP within the next three years and relocate our beloved Mayapur Deities into Their new home.
...- 13 Sep 2020
By Satsvarupa Dasa GoswamiAfter a month I really loved the svami (Mrs. Agarwal relates). I felt kind of protective in a way, and he wanted to go to Philadelphia. But I couldn't imagineāI told himāI could not imagine this man going to Philadelphia for two days. He was going to speak there, and then to New York. But he knew no one in New York. If the thing didn't pan out in Philadelphia, he was just going to New York, and then there was no one. I just could not imagine that man ā¦ i...
- 12 Sep 2020
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONSrila Prabhupada: Books are the basis of our Movement. Whatever appreciation we are getting on account of our books, it is because we are following the path chalked out by exalted devotees. Now these beautiful books have become the firm basis for our movement and any intelligent person in any part of the world cannot but fail to admire them.
...- 9 Sep 2020
By Danavir Goswami Gunagrahi Maharaja gave everything he had to Srila Prabhupada. He served ISKCON continuously for forty-nine years. He was a master at engaging people in Krishna consciousness. He made friends quickly and for life. He was largely responsible for the successful spreading of Krishna consciousness among the straight-edge youth. He didn't complain and he didn't lament. He had a flair for designing tasteful and novel ways of presenting Krishna consciousness. He innovated ...
- 9 Sep 2020
By Mahatma dasMaharaj was an amazingly good actor. When we did our course together in Vrindavana, we did some skits. We never rehearsed them, only discussed how the skit should go. Those who attended that class in 1993 may remember the skit, āPrabhupadaās Pizza Palace.ā We played incompetent temple leaders who were going to take money destined for the BBT and use that money to open a pizza restaurant (one leader loved pizza and had the crazy idea that the world would become Krish...
- 9 Sep 2020
By Govinda SwamiHH Gunagrahi Goswami Maharaja, my very oldest devotee friend, the munificent kind soul who made me a devotee, passed away this morning just before 4 AM this morning. He was surrounded by loving godbrothers and devotees, singing the holy names loudly and in ecstasy. He had been unconscious since the afternoon .. but when the end was eminent I was screaming the mahamantra into his ear and each time he would respond. He was such a kind loving devotee. A radiant star has stopped shining in this world .. but now glows brilliantly in Goloka Vrindavan. All glories to my belov...
- 9 Sep 2020
By Kalakantha dasYou have always been most kind and a dear friend to me and so many others. When we met in 1978 you had established the beautiful San Diego temple and were transitioning to being the bhakta leader so you could concentrate on recruiting and training new devotees there. As I had the same service in Los Angeles, we naturally began visiting and calling each other regularly to compare notes. During those turbulent days in ISKCON following Srila Prabhupada's departure you wer...
- 9 Sep 2020
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONSrila Prabhupada: Practically, books are the basis of our Movement. Without our books, our preaching will have no effect. Without books and magazines, what authority or what basis have we got for preaching? Now these beautiful books have become the firm basis for our movement and any intelligent person in any part of the world cannot but fail to admire them.
...- 8 Sep 2020
By Chandan Yatra DasThe state of Sikkim is remotely located in North-East India amidst the Kanchenjunga ranges of Himalayas. Far flung from mainland India, Sikkim is endowed with Lord Krishnaās amazing enchanting natural scenic beauty and spectacular views of formidable majestic mountain peaks of Kanchenjunga. It is 100% organic state of India and is bordered by China, Bhutan and Nepal.
...- 8 Sep 2020
By Bhakta dasaStaying true to ISKCONās Founder Acharya, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupadaās, vision that peace and prosperity be brought to the world through the distribution of sanctified vegetarian meals prepared with love and devotion, ISKCON Melbourne has continued to reach wide and far taking part in the distribution of nutritious FREE vegetarian meals.
...- 7 Sep 2020
By ISKCON Ministry of EducationTo glorify the reading of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada's transcendental books during the International Shravanam Week, we present the following. Please help spread the message and celebrate by organizing this festival in your zones. On how to celebrate it in Six simple steps and with just 15 minutes, everyone can participate.
...- 7 Sep 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamWe are pleased to have Hrdaya Chaitanya Das with us on our weekly "Ask a GBC" series. It is a wonderful opportunity to hear from the people behind the policies in ISKCON. He will be interviewed by Gopal Bhatta Das.
...- 6 Sep 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamThe Global Devotee Care Directorate is hosting HH Prahladananda Swami in their weekly webinar series to discuss about care for the ISKCON monks. Moderator Gauranga Das.
...- 5 Sep 2020
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONI have received all the books. I have been so eager to devour the knowledge within them. I have been reading constantly for the past two days. I was so happy to receive them. Thank you so very much. I grew up studying mysticism and esoteric topics. So a couple years ago when I ran across the teachings of Kį¹į¹£į¹a I was naturally drawn. Iāve recently finished my full memorization of the Bhagavad-gita in English. I canāt easily pronounce the Sanskrit, though I hope to one day. Dale S.D. Oglethorpe, Georgia
...- 5 Sep 2020
By Bhaktivedanta ManorThis project has been the largest single project, since the time of George Harrison donating Bhaktivedanta Manor in 1973. Over the last 40 years we have seen incredible changes; through many trials and tribulations, the devotees have continued to remain focused on their duty and getting on with what needs to get done. Despite the challenges of a world that is constantly changing, the devotion and determination of Krishnaās devotee will definitely ensure a bright future.
...- 5 Sep 2020
By Sacinandana SwamiāUnless we take care of the books and preach and read ourselves, understand the philosophy, this Hare Krsna movement will be finished within a few years.ā(Morning Walk ā Los Angeles,12 December 1973)
...- 4 Sep 2020
By The Ministry Of EducationDuring the recent GBC Annual General Meeting 2020 at Sridham Mayapur, the GBC considered a proposal from ISKCONās Ministry of Education to include a week in ISKCONās calendar, dedicated to promoting the regular reading of Srila Prabhupada books. GBC body resolved to celebrate this festival during the week leading up to Srila Prabhupadaās arrival in America, i.e. 3rd to 9th September, 2020
...- 4 Sep 2020
By Gauranga Darshan DasWhen the demigods and the demons churned the milk ocean, nectar appeared. But the demons snatched it away. The demons are envious, selfish and aesthetic in nature and are not qualified to drink nectar. The demigods who are devoted to the Lord are the meant to drink the nectar. So, the Lord appeared in the form of MohinÄ«-mÅ«rti, a beautiful woman and distributed all the nectar to the demigods and bewildered the demons with Her feminine attributes and didnāt give them even a drop. Similarly, the BhÄgavatam reveals its inner meanings to sincere devotees and baffles those who approac...
- 2 Sep 2020
By Vijaya DasIn the USA, despite the COVID-19, Los Angeles's sankirtana is still huge: 18,541 book points. In Russia, the most improved temple is Essentuki, with 1,259 book points, a 999% increase. In Europe, Sankirtana Dhama TSKP in Italy was No. 1, which is not unusual, because they're always fired up. In Asia, the most improved temple is rather new to our book distribution newsletter: Israel Krishna West, with a 159% increase and 203 book points. Hrdayananda Goswami, who was a good book distributor...
- 31 Aug 2020