“Krishna is never conquered by anyone, but a devotee can conquer Him through devotional service. As stated in Brahma-samhita (5.33): vedesu durlabham adurlabham atma-bhaktau. One cannot understand Krishna simply by reading Vedic literature. Although all Vedic literature is meant for understanding Krishna, one cannot understand Krishna without being a lover of Krishna.” (Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya 4.137,...
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- 25 May 2022
By Kishori JaniJoin us for a conversation with Ananda Monet- a musician, mother and Sri Krishna bhakti practitioner from Russia, living in the UK. We will explore her journey to Sri Krishna, her early years as a devotee in Russia and how she balances spiritual, family and professional life in the UK today.
...- 25 May 2022
By Kamala Priya Devi DasiLast week in the UK we welcomed eleven new Ukrainian devotees, four of them were children. One family was Krishnavedi dd with her two daughters who arrived in South London where they are now staying with a devotee family. She commented that she feels very welcomed and that she is very happy to have the status of a resident, as opposed to a refugee in Europe. She and her daughters attended harinama in central London and participated in the FFL distribution program. Her family, as well as many other Ukrainians, attended the regular Sunday Russian-speaking program.
...- 24 May 2022
The Kauravas are consumed by jealousy of the Pandavas, and lose no opportunity to cause them trouble. With a view to harming the Pandavas, Duryodhana sends sage Durvasa to them, telling him that they will have no trouble providing food to him and any number of people accompanying him. Akshayapatra The Pandavas have in their...
- 24 May 2022
“Know that all beautiful, glorious and mighty creations spring from but a spark of My splendor.” (Bhagavad-gita 10.41)...
- 23 May 2022
“The supreme abode of the Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is described in the Brahma-samhita as cintamani-dhama, a place where all desires are fulfilled. The supreme abode of Lord Krishna known as Goloka Vrndavana is full of palaces made of touchstone. There are also trees which are called ‘desire trees’ that supply any type of eatable...
- 22 May 2022
“When the transcendental sound of Krishna’s flute is heard, the devotee’s anxiety to continue to hear that flute enables him to penetrate the covering of the material world and enter into the spiritual sky, where the transcendental sound of the flute enters the ears of the followers of the gopis. The sound of Krishna’s flute...
- 21 May 2022
By Dr. Richard L. ThompsonAlthough not an advocate of creationism, Sadaputa Dasa (Dr. Richard L. Thompson) demonstrates in this lecture that most evidence for the evolution theory also supports the theory of intelligent design. And since Darwinism leaves so much about human nature unexplained, he suggests we broaden our view and approach alternate outlooks with an open mind.
...- 21 May 2022
“It is confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita that the purpose of Vedic knowledge is to find Krishna. And it is said in the Brahma-samhita that it is very difficult to find Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, by systematic reading of the Vedic literature. But He is very easily available through the mercy of a pure...
- 20 May 2022
“It is by great fortune that one comes to Krishna consciousness on the path of bhakti-yoga to become well situated according to the Vedic direction. The ideal yogi concentrates his attention on Krishna, who is called Shyamasundara, who is as beautifully colored as a cloud, whose lotus-like face is as effulgent as the sun, whose...
- 19 May 2022
By Chandan Yatra Das Devprayag Yatra Himalayas The holy timeless village of Devprayag is in Himalayas in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state. It is situated on the road that leads towards Badrinath Dhama. At Devprayag is a unique confluence (sangam) of two celestial rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers that both form the mainstream flow...
- 19 May 2022
“Dear Lord, when You appear in Your different incarnations, You take different names and forms according to different situations. Lord Krishna is Your name because You are all attractive; You are called Shyamasundara because of Your transcendental beauty. Shyama means blackish, yet they say that You are more beautiful than thousands of Cupids. Kandarpa-koti-kamaniya. Although...
- 18 May 2022
By Matthew LearningMy spiritual adventure in Krishna consciousness was, and still is, life-altering and life-enhancing. It showed me that God is very, very real. I attribute it all to the Hare Krishna mantra, Krishnaās blessings, following the precepts and principles, studying the language of Nature, God and the Vedasāand by being humble to the pure path of Bhakti. So much of this was made available to me in the past 18 months thanks to John Griesser, his spontaneous Facebook message, and my watching his brilliant film.
...- 18 May 2022
“No one can appreciate the beauty of Krishna by properly discharging his occupational duty, or by austerities, mystic yoga, cultivation of knowledge or by prayers. Only those who are on the transcendental platform of love of God, who out of love engage in devotional service, can appreciate the transcendental beauty of Krishna. Such beauty is...
- 17 May 2022
By Kamala Priya Devi DasiLast Sunday May 15th, devotees all over the world got together to pray and hold kirtans for the safety and protection of the devotees and people in Ukraine. Praying also that this terrible war will soon come to an end. A special and protective Narasimha Yajna was conducted on the morning of His appearance in Mayapur for the peace and well being of all those affected. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj and His disciples for donating $11,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis in Europe. The donation will be used for basic necessities. <...
- 17 May 2022
Kį¹į¹£į¹a used to steal butter from the stock of His mother’s butter stock; therefore Kį¹į¹£į¹a’s name is MÄkhana-cora. So in this way Kį¹į¹£į¹a’s name are varieties. Lecture Excerpt — Los Angeles, February 9, 1969: Kį¹į¹£į¹a is the perfect name. God has no name; some philosophers say like that. No name means that His name is...
- 16 May 2022
Can meditation solve our everyday problems? Is there life after death? Can drugs help us achieve self-realization? During a recent visit to South Africa, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada discussed these questions with Bill Faill, a reporter for the Durban Natal Mercury. Srila Prabhupada: “Krsna” is a name for God which means all-attractive. Unless...
- 16 May 2022
By Sankirtana DasThe Hindus who visit our Krishna temples perceive ISKCON as an orthodox movement, appreciating the traditional temple service and how beautifully the altars are maintained. Many of our western friends might appreciate the Krishna movement differently: as a modern and relevant movement which advocates vegetarianism, honors the Earth, and offers meditation through joyous singing and dancing.
...- 16 May 2022
“My dear friend, if you still have any desire to enjoy the company of your friends within this material world, then donāt look upon the form of Krishna, who is standing on the bank of Keshi-ghata. He is known as Govinda, and His eyes are very enchanting. He is playing upon His flute, and on...
- 15 May 2022
Srila Prabhupada: So this is very instructive struggle between the atheist and the theist. This story of PrahlÄda MahÄrÄja is eternally true. There is always a struggle between the atheist and the theist. If a person becomes God conscious, Kį¹į¹£į¹a conscious, so he will find many enemies, because the world is full of demons. What...
- 14 May 2022
Devotees at the inauguration of digging the ground in 2021 Just before mid-April until almost mid-May, New Talavan finished the foundation for a temple. A cow on the farm also gave birth to twins. Mother Earth probably felt pleased on both occasions. Around Earth Day, the trenchers were digging, and Dustin Pertuit, the owner of...
- 13 May 2022
Today marks the 79th day of the War in Europe. A war that continues to alter the reality of our continent and endanger the lives of millions. We expected several days of conflict that does not seem to have any real causes, meanwhile people continue to lose the stuff of their lives and even their...
- 13 May 2022
In this album are close-up photos of our visit to the Jharikhanda forest in India. Being summertime the forest was dry, but the nectar flowed like water as we took darshan of Lord Caitanya’s lotus feet embedded in hard stone that had melted when He held kirtan with the animals in the forest. Their footprints...
- 12 May 2022
By Praghosa dasa International Nurses day is today, the 12th May. Nurses’ Day is a chance to celebrate what nurses do, as well as an opportunity to say thank you to their service in our society. International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year on the12th of May, which is the anniversary of...
- 12 May 2022