Gitanushilanam 2023 is the worldās biggest online Bhagavad Gita competition dedicated to ISKCON founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It is the annual flagship event of Learn Gita Live Gita to celebrate the Gita Jayanti of year 2023. Learn Gita Live Gita is an initiative under the leadership of HG Lila Purushottam Prabhu...
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- 24 Nov 2023
YugÄyitaį¹ nimeį¹£eį¹a cakį¹£uį¹£Ä prÄvį¹į¹£Äyitam. ÅrÄ« Caitanya MahÄprabhu taught us this method of worship in separation, vipralambha-sevÄ. Not that “Oh, I have seen yesterday. Last night, I have seen Kį¹į¹£į¹a. He was snatching my cloth.” These are sahajiyÄs. Actually, our worship should be in separation. The GosvÄmÄ«s also taught us like that. He rÄdhe vraja-devike ca...
- 24 Nov 2023
Photo Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/199248363@N03/albums/72177720312691051 Hare Krishna! As we immerse ourselves in the divine vibrations of Kartik Maas, also known as Damodar Maas, the Mood at ISKCON South Bangalore is filled with joy and spiritual fervor. This holy month of Karthik holds a special place in the hearts of devotees around the world, and our temple is...
- 22 Nov 2023
A historic disciple of Srila Prabhupada, in a small way, has passed away. On November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia USA, His Grace Carudesna das acbsp passed away from complications of Parkinsonās. He was visited by many devotees throughout the week and received many phone calls and messages from senior devotees worldwide. His Grace Balabadra...
- 20 Nov 2023
My story begins with attending Mangal Arati on Radhastami at the temple. Initially, I planned to go with Bhakta Sivam instead of taking my car. I thought that he would return to the ashram after class. However, he decided to stay at the temple until the evening program. But there was a Harinama planned back...
- 19 Nov 2023
By a DasaFour special verses in the Bhagavad-gita and four in the Srimad-Bhagavatam lay out the fundamental teachings of Krishna consciousness. My mom always keeps peanuts around the house. Crack the shells open, and you find two peanuts inside. So much goodness in one little package: beneficial nutrients, plant proteins, fats, fiber, and plenty of vitamins, minerals, and bioactives. As I looked at the broken shells in front of me one day, my mind was drawn to four special verses of the Srimad-Bhagavatam ...
- 15 Nov 2023
In Bhagavad Gita, chapter 12, in listing the qualities that endears one to Him, Krishna states that, that one who does not cause any distress to any other living entities is very dear to Him. Srila Prabhupada often emphasized the principle of treating all individuals with utmost respect and recognizing their importance in family, society...
- 13 Nov 2023
Aseem Krishna Das A wonderful program entitled, "The glory of Bharatvarsha, Sanatan Culture and the man who preached World Over" was organized on 25th October 2023 in Dr. Mangal Sen Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. The event was held to glorify and highlight the contributions of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada in spreading...
- 7 Nov 2023
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Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! September was a fantastic month. Nearly every temple increased its book distribution, and so many had a 999% increase. Lord Krsna used His devotees as His instruments and showered the world with His teachings. Dhaka-Swamibag in Bangladesh stands out the most, because it had a...
- 2 Nov 2023
I was distributing books in Balboa Park (in San Diego) and met a guy named Matthew. He was waiting for me while I spoke to a Mexican couple for five minutes. Then he came to the table and said that he’s very interested in meditation. He’s been practicing it for the past nine months. He...
- 29 Oct 2023
By Pavni Gaurangi A grand temple project reaches its completion to help the people of Ludhiana, Punjab, serve the Lord better. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, the Spiritual Master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, wanted him to preach the holy name, far and wide. This gave birth to his mission of introducing...
- 29 Oct 2023
Gita From Zero: BG2.49-53, BGZ-0002:0032 07/05/2023...
- 26 Oct 2023
It was the summer of 1969. A brahmacari came up to me and said, āIām going to Japan to open a temple and I need a wife. Do you want to get married?ā I was in shock, as I had never even talked to him before, and I said, āAsk Srila Prabhupada.ā Being a new...
- 24 Oct 2023
Here is the much talked about project video for Cardiff’s TÅ· Krishna Cymru Project (means ‘Krishna House Wales’ in Welsh language)! The project will not only be a first class ISKCON temple housing marble deities of ÅrÄ« ÅrÄ« Gaura NitÄi on a beautiful altar, but a cutting edge preaching centre, equipped to introduce newcomers to...
- 24 Oct 2023
Am I the first to discover the potential for book distribution at funerals in India? Diagonally across the street from my place, a few months ago a new family moved into what my (late) sociologist sister might have called lower to lower middle-class accommodations. In that time period, I noticed one of the family’s elder...
- 23 Oct 2023
Praghosa dasa: From the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2023, Krishna Valley in Hungary hosted the 19th annual European Leaders' Meeting. Over these two days, about 90 participants from all over Europe benefited from an array of enriching experiences. The initial day focused on an in-depth exploration of child protection, fostering knowledge,...
- 22 Oct 2023
Indradyumna Swami: There is a common saying amongst devotees these days: “I left my heart in Vrindavan.” Well, in all honesty we recently “left our hearts in a destitute South African township” because there we saw and experienced the presence of Lord Caitanya’s causeless mercy upon one and all. Without a doubt, such service is...
- 22 Oct 2023
Sri Bhakti Das: On 10/17/2023 we held a new beautiful concert and cultural program in the Hall of Honor of the Supreme Court of Justice in Santiago, Chile. (Celebrating 200 years of the Courts). This unforgettable event was dedicated to world peace and was led by His Excellency President of the Supreme Court, Mr. Juan...
- 22 Oct 2023
By Gopi Gita āDid you know when you speak, thereās a hush across the entire room?ā Danika Zoe whispers in Gopiās ears, as she wraps her arms around her in love. Danika Zoe is an executive and leadership coach, guiding overfunctioning women in corporate spaces for more than 10 years. Those were the first personal...
- 21 Oct 2023
By Sri Nandanandana dasa [This is an article written for the recent 2023 Hindu Mandir Executives Conference for their āMandir Vaniā magazine. Iām always invited to this conference, and Iāve attended and spoken at several, which is always informative and inspiring as temple executives talk about issues all temple managers face, and any solutions we...
- 21 Oct 2023
By GopikÄ RÄdhikÄ DevÄ« DÄsÄ« & Sundara GopÄla DÄsa As an unprecedentedly unique offering to our illustrious Guru-paramparÄ and the Vaiį¹£į¹ava community, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) established an endowment in honour of ÅrÄ«la SaccidÄnanda Bhaktivinoda į¹¬hÄkura, at his alma materāPresidency University, Kolkata, in September 2023. Over 150 years ago, in 1853, ÅrÄ«la Bhaktivinoda į¹¬hÄkura,...
- 17 Oct 2023
By Mataji Gopi Gita Receiving Through Rejection Parents ask me, how can I get my child to stop arguing ? Teachers ask, how can I help my students follow instructions ? Leaders ask, when will my team respect me ? Today I share a few nuances of rejection and receiving. It’s subtle but works wonders....
- 17 Oct 2023
Since I have a new liver and kidney, we have to make sure the body does not reject them. That is why I am having immunosuppressant medicines. That is why I wear mask when I go out. And my caretakers they come close and talk. They have to wear masks and stay away. I donāt...
- 17 Oct 2023