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.
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- 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 Kṛṣṇa I was naturally drawn. I’ve recently finished my full memorization of the Bhagavad-gita in English. I can’t 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 Krishna’s devotee will definitely ensure a bright future.
...- 5 Sep 2020
By Sacinandana Swami“Unless 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.”(Morning Walk — 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 ISKCON’s Ministry of Education to include a week in ISKCON’s 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 Prabhupada’s 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 Mohinī-mūrti, a beautiful woman and distributed all the nectar to the demigods and bewildered the demons with Her feminine attributes and didn’t give them even a drop. Similarly, the Bhāgavatam 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
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of July 2020. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5
...- 31 Aug 2020
By the GBC Executive CommitteeAfter a period of repeated fevers, it has been confirmed today that His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami has tested positive for Covid-19. Maharaja's health condition is stable at present with a low-grade fever. Doctors plan to run further tests tomorrow to rule out any complications. Let us join together to pray that Maharaja's health may be stronger than ever so that he may continue in his glorious service.
...- 30 Aug 2020
By The Bhaktivedanta Book TrustAn incredibly inspiring call with HH Jayapataka Swami and HH Indradyumna Swami. Make sure to tune in as we are rocketing towards Bhadra Purnima!
...- 29 Aug 2020
By AdministratorA recent class of Rupa Vilas prabhu in the temple of Soho street, London, nicely analyzing the so many attractive qualities, activities and behaviors of Lord Krishna. The Lord is making so many arrangements to come towards us but unfortunately we are so busy trying to enjoy the matter.. He is coming personally in so many forms and expansions to attract us back home, back to Godhead and rescue us from the pains but we have so many excuses...
...- 26 Aug 2020
By The Monk's PodcastHow to encourage the devotees to think about Krishna. From the story of Rukmini's sending a letter to Krishna through a brahmana. What was this brahmana thinking when he entered Dwarka?
...- 23 Aug 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamIs it been a long time for you being alone and overpowered by various disempowering emotions during this time of Pandemic? If yes we would like to encourage you to join us for this panel discussion with a team of experts who can help you in many aspects.
...- 23 Aug 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamWe are pleased to have HH Kavichandra Swami for our upcoming "Ask a GBC" series. It is an amazing opportunity to meet and hear from the people who are behind the policies in ISKCON and ask questions as he will be interviewed by Gopal Bhatta Das.
...- 23 Aug 2020
By Cintamani Dhama dasiHer Grace Bhumi dd (ACBSP) is one of ISKCON's early pioneers. She joined at the tender age of 19 and has served Srila Prabhupada's mission since then as a leading book distributor and cook. She has never taken anything for herself, but now she needs help. Recently Bhumi was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which has resulted in bone osteoporosis and a fractured spine. She has used up all her life savings paying for expensive medical treatment. Now, unable to even pay her rent, she faces the danger of eviction.
...- 23 Aug 2020
By a DasaAround this time, the devotees had released the "Happening" album, an assortment of devotional songs sung by Prabhupada with musical accompaniment. They had placed an ad for the record in the Village Voice and were receiving orders from various parts of the East Coast. One such order came from uptown Manhattan, relatively close to the little storefront serving as a temple for Prabhupada and his early disciples. Brahmananda brought the letter to his master. "Look, Swamiji [as Prabhupada was then ...
- 22 Aug 2020
By The Monk's PodcastThe Hare Krishna Temple in Utah, amidst the pious Mormons, is a proof that God has humor. The lamas, in the property of the temple, provide an excuse for people to visit, often during the week, and associate with the devotees. But if the preachers don't take the time to study their audiences and their interests they may end up doing more harm than good to them.
...- 22 Aug 2020
By The Monk's Podcast HH Bhakti Vasudeva Swami served as regional secretary for Nigeria and the West African sub-region. In February 2009, he received sannyasa initiation (renounced order of life) from His Holiness Jayapataka Swami in Mayapur India. Since then, he has been traveling all over the globe preaching the sublime message of love and devotion to Krishna. He possesses the unique ability to preach to intellectuals by presenting the Vedic philosophy in a way easily digestible by his audience.
...- 21 Aug 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamLet us meet and hear from one of the warriors in the army of Srila Prabhupada who marched fearlessly with him to spread Krishna consciousness is Every Town and Village.
...- 20 Aug 2020
By ISKCON Ujjain DevoteesAmidst this indescribable sense of loss, despair and emptiness, we have also experienced a unified and unconditional demonstration of support from devotees across the globe. Whilst bearing their own grief, senior devotees and Prabhupada disciples have embraced us with their hearts full of warmth, love, affection and spiritual nourishment. This overwhelming expression of concern for our spiritual and physical well-being has lasted from the time our Guru Maharaj was admitted to hospital until now. With our hearts filled with gratitude and indebtedness, we bow down to all the Vaishna...
- 20 Aug 2020
By Kesava Bharati Dasa GoswamiThe following is a sample from the many letters I am receiving, this one from a devotee who has been listening every day to the FaceBook page “Daily Readings of Srila Prabhupada’s Books” (which is now available on the YouTube channel of the same name): Maharaja, I’d like to share a little update with you on my reading groups in Sydney because I know that you are enthused by sharing and reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and you are encouraging devotees to also do this - and that’s what’s given me the enthusiasm to try and do this service. Here in Sydney we’re qui...
- 19 Aug 2020
By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamWe are pleased to have Anuttama Das for our "Ask a GBC" series. Here is an amazing opportunity to meet and hear from the people who are behind the policies in ISKCON and ask questions as he is being interviewed by Gopal Bhatta Das.
...- 16 Aug 2020