By Leanne DavisA professional comedian spends a day as a devotee of Krishna. "To be fair, my Dad was not the only one who voiced concern or raised an eyebrow when I told him I was spending a day with a relatively unfamiliar religious group." And everyone begged the question, 'Why?'
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- 12 Jul 2013
By Admin of Radhanathswami.comThe King of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, along with several of the high priests from the Jagannath temple, graciously welcomed Radhanath Swami at his residence in nearby Bhubaneshwar
...- 11 Jul 2013
By Anisha AnandMen and women of all ages, including children, participated in the yatra and danced on the tune of prayers and received 'Prasad'. "Like every year, the response from devotees is very good and with every passing year number of devotees joining the yatra is increasing and I am sure when the construction work of the ISKCON temple is completed, we will have the yatra with much more grandeur," Krishna Kripadas of ISKCON, Patna unit, told Times Of India
...- 11 Jul 2013
By Hari Parshad Das.For those who are adept at reading Sanskrit and wish to study the Manu Samhita (in parts or in entirety), I've managed to find and upload the entire Manu Samhita with Six Commentaries in Devanagari Script.
...- 7 Jul 2013
By Guna Avatara dasDuring this season Bhakta Ngun and family are growing rice near their house. The rice is nicely coming up. We have arranged to get a plough for him so that he can plough the land with his own buffalos
...- 7 Jul 2013
By the GBCWhereas harmony between various authorities in ISKCON is required; Whereas while initiating gurus are important spiritual authorities in the lives of devotees, other ISKCON authorities also play an important role; RESOLVED: That the official GBC paper entitled “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” shall be required reading for all prospective harinama initiates before the initiation. This should be verified both by the ISKCON authority who gives the recommendation for harinama initiation as well as by the...
- 7 Jul 2013
By Bhumi Devi DasiRecently our head architect, Vilasini devi dasi, gave a presentation about the TOVP in Bahrain. The following is an account of her experience with the inclusion of her power point slides
...- 6 Jul 2013
By Hari Narayana DasThe seminar was organized by STAH (University of Hindu Religion) Dharma Nusantara in coordination with Yayasan Institut Bhaktivedanta, Indonesia and Parishada Hindu Dharma, Indonesia (PHDI)
...- 4 Jul 2013
By admin of radhanathswami.comOn the afternoon of June 18, Radhanath Swami spoke to an audience of 120 Google employees at the Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California
...- 4 Jul 2013
By Iskcon MelbourneA thoroughly researched, lovingly presented understanding of SP's position by a funny, focused, friendly, firm and foundational Suresvara prabhu
...- 3 Jul 2013
By Sugopi Sakhi Devi DasiThe atmosphere at Dodda Ghosai Ghat near Srirangapatna was surcharged with spiritual vibrations. The sky was clear, the panoramic view was enough to take one's breath away and the blue flowing waters of the Cauvery beckoned. What was so special about this beautiful Sunday morning?
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Damodara Vamsidhari DasISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) has moved to their NEW TEMPLE in Mountain View and is hosting a grand inauguration festival on Saturday, July 6 and 7, 2013. We cordially welcome you and your family to the join us for the wonderful celebrations
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Bhaktin LarissaThe New Govardhana WWOOFer initiative is one of the largest in the world, with an average of 40 participants working on any given day. Harvested twice as many vegetables this year as in 2012!
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Krishnarupa Devi Dasi Gandharvika has spent the past six weeks or so preparing herself by constantly hearing Srila Prabhupada chanting and devotees reading to her from his books
...- 2 Jul 2013
By Puskaraksa dasIn his introduction to Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srila Prabhupada states: Every living being, out of the many, many billions and trillions of living beings, has a particular relationship with the Lord eternally. That is called svarupa
...- 1 Jul 2013
By Chandan Yatra DasThis area is non-different from Jagannatha Puri as Lord Jagannatha is eternally resident here. Thus the same benefits of going to Jagannatha Puri are gained by visiting this place
...- 1 Jul 2013
By the GlobeRecently (April 29th, 2013) three time Oscar nominee, 72 year old famous Holywood actor Nick Nolte was interviewed from a reporter of the Globe magazine, published in its main "BIG interview" section
...- 1 Jul 2013
By the GBCRESOLVED: (a) that ISKCON Law 7.2.1.1.6 be amended to include the following three questions in the test that all harinama initiation candidates must take before initiation: 14. Have you read the GBC Statement on the Position of Srila Prabhupada? 15. Have you read the paper “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority”? 16. What have you understood as the most important points of the “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” paper? And (b), that the Guru Services Committee shall update the Initiation Exam accordingly fo...
- 30 Jun 2013
By Luis Andres Henao“What I like about Hare Krishnas is that you eat, you dance, and you sing your way to God,” he explained
...- 29 Jun 2013
By Sacinandana SwamiBy experiencing the higher joy of Krsna consciousness in kirtan and having one's consciousness pacified, one easily gives up attachment to lower material pleasures. But what is even more important: One solicits the most powerful of the Lord's energies: His krpa sakti or mercy potency
...- 27 Jun 2013
By Divesh MaharajPartha Pratim Das, a scholarly devotee from Vrindavan, India, is currently visiting in South Africa and is staying at the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple of Understanding in Chatsworth Durban. He holds a Masters in Sanskrit from the Bangiya Sanskrit Parishad in Vrindavan, India as well as a masters degree in Mathematics from Tripura University
...- 27 Jun 2013
By the GBCRESOLVED: A GBC committee consisting of Bir Krishna Das Goswami (convenor), Bhanu Swami, Badrinarayan Das and Praghosa Das shall research and write a paper on the subject of female diksa gurus based on Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, sastra, and historical precedents. The committee may enlist the service of other devotees including current members of the Sastric Advisory Council
...- 23 Jun 2013
By Hari Narayana dasAs an annual festival done by devotees in Bali, the wonderful “cida-dadhi-mahotsava,” the chipped rice festival as described in the Sri Caitanya Caritamrita again observed in June 16 2013 in Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur, Bali
...- 23 Jun 2013
By Karunika dasiMay your good wishes and blessings be upon Krishna Rupa Prabhu, that when he leaves this mortal frame he returns to the eternal service of Lord Krishna
...- 23 Jun 2013
