Vidura’s Talks with Maitreya: SB 3.5.6-19 | HG Vaiśeṣika Dāsa | Govardhana Readings | 24 Oct 2024...
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- 25 Oct 2024
Srila Prabhupada exclaims, “One friend of one gopi, she is warning, ‘Please don’t go that side.'” “Where? Why are you warning me, and what happens?” This is a very nice verse composed by Rupa Gosvami. Prabhupada references *Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu* 1.2.239: *My dear friend, if you are indeed attached to your worldly friends, do not look at...
- 25 Oct 2024
The “*HariBol Ahimsa A2 Milk*” video highlights an ISKCON initiative that provides natural, ethically sourced A2 milk from Gir cows, emphasizing both tradition and nutritional value. The milk is sourced from indigenous Gir cows known for their A2 beta-casein protein and raised in an environment following the principles of *ahimsa*, or non-violence. The calves are...
- 25 Oct 2024
In this discourse by HH Yadunandana Swami on SB 3.4.1, he opens with a reading from the *Srimad Bhagavatam*, focusing on the events in Chapter 4 of Canto 3. He highlights how, as the Yadu Dynasty was permitted by Brahmanas to partake in remnants of prasadam and rice liquor, they became intoxicated, leading to disputes...
- 25 Oct 2024
These photos capture a series of moments from the sacred celebration of the Kartik month in Mayapur, a significant spiritual event observed by devotees. Known as the month of **Damodara**, Kartik is a time for heightened devotion, prayers, and offerings to Lord Krishna. The atmosphere of devotion is beautifully depicted in the album, where devotees...
- 25 Oct 2024
LORD SHIVA, THE GUARDIAN OF THE RASA LILA Vajranabh, the grandson of Lord Krishna, installed 5 Principle Mahadevs,… Posted by Govardhan Ecovillage on Thursday, October 24, 2024...
- 25 Oct 2024
In this video, HH Sacinandana Swami shares insights on controlling and focusing the mind, especially during the practice of chanting the Holy Name. He explains that the mind, much like a vast storage of memories and distractions, must be “turned off” to focus solely on Krishna. Swami references various teachings from saints and scriptures on...
- 25 Oct 2024
As darkness descends upon the holy town of Vrindavan, thousands of devotees gather at the ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir to celebrate the auspicious month of Kartik. The temple complex comes alive with the warm glow of countless flickering candles, creating an ethereal atmosphere of devotion and spiritual enchantment. Beautifully adorned deities of ...
- 25 Oct 2024
The video titled “A Very Amazing Name – Kartik Inspirations 2024 / Day 8” shares a spiritual message centered around the significance of chanting the name of Radha. Sacinandana Swami recounts a recent visit to a sadhu friend in Vṛndāvana, who has been devoted to chanting Radha’s name for 20 years. This friend emphasizes the...
- 24 Oct 2024
This excerpt is a discussion about the Bhagavata Purana and Brihad Bhagavatamrita, two important scriptures in Hinduism, which focus on the life and teachings of Lord Krishna. Nagaraja Prabhu explains the story of Gopakumar, a cowherd boy from Vrindavan, who travels through different realms of the universe, encountering various celestial beings and gaining spiritual knowledge....
- 24 Oct 2024
Listen to a class given by Rucira dasi on text 5 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 12, entitled “Creation of the Kumāras and Others” given on October 23, 2024 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Florida. Here are the main themes discussed in the class: * **The Importance of Avoiding Material...
- 24 Oct 2024
The video titled “SB 1.4.17-18 Kali Yuga is Progressing” from ISKCON Ljubljana focuses on teachings from the Srimad Bhagavatam, particularly discussing the effects of the Kali Yuga (the current age of decline according to Vedic teachings). The speaker explains how the sage Vyasadeva, through his transcendental vision, foresaw the deterioration of material life, including the...
- 24 Oct 2024
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- 24 Oct 2024
We are constantly faced with difficulties, and while science constantly promises that it will solve everything, problems only seem to increase… So how should we react to reversals in life?...
- 24 Oct 2024
The 2nd International Gita Olympiad Workshop, hosted by ISKCON Kurukshetra in collaboration with Kurukshetra Development Board and Kurukshetra University, was a resounding success. Held at the historic site of Kurukshetra, where Lord Krishna delivered the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, the workshop drew over 100 enthusiastic participants, with students traveling from various parts of...
- 24 Oct 2024
This vibrant photo collection captures the joyous atmosphere of a spiritual pilgrimage to Varsana, India. The images show a harmonious blend of Western and Indian devotees participating in what appears to be a kirtan (devotional music) celebration. Several photos feature musicians, including someone playing violin and others leading chants, while crowds of participants dance and...
- 24 Oct 2024
In this video, Mahatma Das shares a profound reflection on appreciation, drawn from a recent health crisis he faced. After undergoing a major surgery, which he likens to a severe trauma or car accident, he struggled with basic bodily functions like breathing, eating, and moving. These tasks, which people typically take for granted, required immense...
- 23 Oct 2024
In this video, Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja delves deep into the teachings of the Srimad Bhagavatam, specifically Canto 1, Chapter 3, Verse 43, which discusses Krishna as the source of all incarnations. Maharaja explains the layered conversations within the Bhagavatam, focusing on the original exchange between Śukadeva Goswami and Parikshit Maharaja. He addresses the timeless...
- 23 Oct 2024
HH Danavir Goswami discusses a famous story from Hindu scriptures about the elephant Gajendra and the crocodile, drawn from the Srimad Bhagavatam (SB 8.2.31). Danavir Goswami explains how everyone in the material world struggles for survival and how, in times of distress, pious individuals take shelter in God, referencing Bhagavad Gita 7.16, which identifies four...
- 23 Oct 2024
Hare Krishna! So, as you know, the month of Kartik has begun, and I consider myself very fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet Bhagwat Prabhuji again. Yesterday, he gave a special class at ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai, which you can listen to here. Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama,...
- 23 Oct 2024
Our total for this year was 31,591 sets. I want you to just meditate for a second on what 31,000 sets—not books, but sets of Srimad Bhagavatam—cost. Think of the efforts that Srila Prabhupada undertook to translate them, and then how his servants finished translating and commenting upon these sacred texts. Now, consider what it...
- 23 Oct 2024
Iskcon Krishna devotees welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia at BRICS 2024...
- 23 Oct 2024
Daksha, Sati, Siva – Yatra Katha, Dallas, Oct 22, 2024 By HH Romapada Swami Maharaj. Daksha, Sati, Siva – Yatra Katha, Dallas, Oct 22, 2024...
- 23 Oct 2024