By Bir Krishna GoswamiI am very much in favor of the peaceful protests. There has been gross injustice done to many segments of our society for many, many years. It is everyone’s inalienable right to be treated fairly regardless of whatever type of body they have, and to be engaged according to their nature. It’s good that this is happening to a certain extent; not the violence. Many people are coming to the understanding that they have been mislead, and cheated by the leaders who are not actual leaders. They are misleaders. The current situation can stimulate people to think twice about their goals. ...
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- 11 Jun 2020
By Himani ChandnaAn article in the peer-reviewed European Heart Journal said Krishna's teaching to Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita held lessons for the world tackling Covid today. The Bhagavad Gita is more relevant than ever, especially now in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, says an article in The European Heart Journal, a peer-reviewed journal of cardiology published by Oxford University, and likened “Prince Arjuna” to healthcare workers and the Kurukshetra battlefield to hospitals.
...- 11 Jun 2020
By Govinda dasiBrahmananda had a protective mood of Srila Prabhupada, and this is what I most appreciated. I had a similar mood, almost a nurturing motherly mood--yet he was a huge mountain of a man--entirely capable of downing any aggressor. One story goes that an aggressor moved toward Srila Prabhupada, and Prabhupada calmly pointed to Brahmananda, and said, “This man will kill you if I ask him to...” And Brahmananda would have, most assuredly! He would have given his life to protect Srila Prabhupada. A...
- 10 Jun 2020
By the GBC Executive CommitteeThe GBC Body, along with the larger community of ISKCON members, is deeply grateful for the legacy of service and beautiful memories of Srila Prabhupada Brahmananda Prabhu has bestowed upon us all. His departure was sudden, but most auspicious. He left this mortal world in the holiest of dhams, Sri Vrindavan, in the association of Vaisnavas. We pray that these auspicious circumstances, along with Brahmananda Prabhu's deep desire to eternally serve Srila Prabhupada, now find him situa...
- 10 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamThe Global Devotee Care Directorate is happy to share the inauguration of a weekly Devotee Care webinar series called 'Vaishnava Seva'-an effort to emphasise a culture of devotee care in ISKCON temples and communities. We will be moderating conversations with senior ISKCON leaders, administrators, and caregivers etc. Today, we will interview Jayapataka Swami who is an ISKCON GBC and Co-Minister of the Congregational Development Ministry on the importance of Devotee Care for Preachers involved in Krishna Conscious outreach. The moderator will be Gauranga Das, who serves ...
- 9 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamServes ISKCON as the ISKCON Deity Worship Minister. ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry's focus is to educate and inspire devotees in the service of Sri Sri Radha Krsna.
...- 9 Jun 2020
By Vaisesika DasAs the world continues to deal with the pandemic, the sankirtan mission has continued to grow and evolve over the internet! Calling parties are a super fun way of getting together with devotees for virtual sankirtan calling long lists of contacts centers have collected over the years, as well your friends and connections on your phone and social media!
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Chandan Yatra DasPandharpur is one of the most pious places in India revered with steeped devotion to Lord Sri Krishna, who is also locally known as “Vitthal” or “Vithoba”. It is the spiritual capital of Maharashtra. Padma Purana and Skanda Purana describe that Lord Krishna came to Pandharpur in search of Rukmini Devi, when she became upset from Krishna while they were in Dwarka. Rukmini departed for the forest of Dindirvana, near Pandharpur.
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Krishnarupa devi dasiThe aim of the Revisions Review Panel (RRP) is to examine all proposed and previously accepted text changes to Srila Prabhupada’s books in the English language—a painstaking service being approached by panel members with commitment, time, and critical analysis. However, the emphasis will be on reviewing any posthumous editing or particularly controversial edits.
...- 8 Jun 2020
By Satsvarupa Dasa GosvamiPrabhupada knew the value of his own books. Srila Prabhupada said they were spoken by Krsna, not by himself. If someone reads one page, his life could become perfect. Prabhupada also said that history would prove that his books had saved the world from barbarism. Without receiving the message of Krsna, people are degraded to less than animals -- eating, mating, sleeping, and defending. Prabhupada's books make the difference.
...- 7 Jun 2020
By Chaturatma DasA dear associate of Mahaprabhu and one of the first three devotees to go on book distribution on the order of Shrila Jiva Goswami. Shyamananda prabhu, who appeared in the house of Shri Krishna Mandal and Shrimati Durika devi, was named Dukhi Krishna das and was also called Dukhiya, as his parents, who had lost many sons and daughters before him, wanted to ward off all inauspiciousness by giving their son such a name.
...- 7 Jun 2020
By Badrinarayan SwamiFour sampradayas culminating and Lord Chaitanya establishing Achintya-Bheda-Abheda. Online event by ISKCON Boston as temple is closed due to COVID-19
...- 7 Jun 2020
By ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning TeamExploring the People behind the Policies with newly appointed GBC Govardhan Das who was interviewed by Gopal Bhatta Das. Govardhan Das shares his thoughts on the economic risks and mitigation on ISKCON, arising from COVID-19 in addition to other issues.
...- 6 Jun 2020
By Thomas Weber / Gainesville SunHare Krishna community delivers free meals to health care workers and other hungry people around Gainesville. Krishna Lunch has been a staple at the University of Florida (UF) for nearly 40 years but, like many things, coronavirus brought the daily campus tradition to a swift halt. Now, the meals are being distributed to other hungry folk.
...- 6 Jun 2020
By ISKCON North American Communications MinistryThe International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) wishes to lend our voice to the outcry of millions of people across the United States and around the world, who are calling for justice for abused minorities and protection for all people. The recent murder of George Floyd was a terrible crime. We pray to God, known in our tradition as Sri Krishna, for the soul of Mr. Floyd and for the well-being of his family, friends and community. Sadly, we know his death is but one crime among a long list of heinous violence committed against our black brothers...
- 6 Jun 2020
By Chandan Yatra DasThe Only Deity In The World Manifested From The Heart Of Srimati Radharani. At Seva Kunj, Sridham Vrindavana (next to Sri Sri Radha-Damodara Temple)
...- 6 Jun 2020
By Ekalavya DasThe ISKCON Harinam Sankirtan Ministry was appointed this year by the GBC. The minister is His Holiness Lokanath Swami. In one of its first initiatives, the Ministry began Kirtan Fest Global, a global brand to promote Kirtan Festivals throughout the world. What better place to start than Mother India?
...- 4 Jun 2020
By AdministratorA notice to all our readers. There will be a less frequent update of the site, for a temporary (we hope) period, due to several technical and logistical issues that we are facing. Please read the rest of the announcement to see which services will be affected
...- 3 Jun 2020
By Giriraj SwamiThe word markata-vairagya, indicating false renunciation, is very important in this verse. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, in commenting on this word, points out that monkeys make an external show of renunciation by not accepting clothing and by living naked in the forest. In this way they consider themselves renunciants, but actually they are very busy enjoying sense gratification with dozens of female monkeys. Such renunciation is called markata-vairagya—the renunciation of a monkey. One cannot ...
- 2 Jun 2020
By Vijaya DasThis unprecedented time of lockdown should be seen as an opportunity find other ways to distribute Srila Prabhupada's books. "Don’t let a good crisis go to waste." We know about Bhagavatam and Caitanya-caritamrta set sales, and we have been distributing sets for decades, but mostly to our congregation. Many set sales before the Coronavirus were done by Devamrta Swami’s disciples, the harinama devotees in New York City, and Vaisesika Prabhu's team in Silicon Valley. But now Krishna has put us all in a situation in which online is the only way to distribute. Krishna made this arrangement so t...
- 31 May 2020
By Burijana dasaTeachers wishing success in their service must cultivate the mode of goodness. But wait a minute! Am I hearing protests from hard-pressed devotees sincerely striving to serve their Lord with a passion? Are they not crying out from the distance that there’s no need for goodness? Are they not emphatically stating that devotees are transcendental to the three modes of material nature? Srila Prabhupada once addressed this very question after a Sunday feast lecture at 26 Second Avenue. Prabhu...
- 29 May 2020
By ILS GLOBALISKCON Leadership Sanga, Sri Dham Mayapur. Gaurapurnima 2020, Day 5. HG Pancharatna prabhu seminar: "Pathways - Successful Strategies for Nurturing New Contacts"
...- 24 May 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 April 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
...- 23 May 2020
By Narada Rishi DasaI was born in a conservative Orissan Vaishnava family in Puri, on the east coast of India. The Supreme Lord Jagannatha and His devotees were at the center of my life. As a child, I played with dolls of Jagannatha, Baladeva (Balarama), and Subhadra, the deities in the famous Puri temple. I still remember how my mother gave me enormous plates of Jagannatha prasadam and told me to always remember the Lord. I saw how the simple and devoted Orissan people—even doctors, engineers, and scientists...
- 22 May 2020