By GBC SPTCaitanya Mahaprabhu says: âI have brought medicine to awaken every living being from perpetual sleep. Please receive the holy name of the Lord, the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, and awaken. One has to continue chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and preaching the chanting of this mantra because such preaching and chanting constitute the perfection of life. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.24.67 Purport)
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- 11 Mar 2021
By Dravida dasaDear follower of Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This is our final reminder to kindly submit your homage to Srila Prabhupada for his Vyasa-puja book by April 7. In addition, if you're a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada, please check out www.sptributes.com to learn about a Vyasa-puja book open to all his disciples. The deadline for submission to this book is April 15.
...- 10 Mar 2021
By Lokanath SwamiIt is my great pleasure to inform you that the first online Nityananda Trayodasi Festival hosted by the Kirtan Ministry was a resounding success. And the Ekadasi Sravana-Kirtana Festival is slowly, but surely becoming a part of devoteesâ Ekadasi sadhana. The story of how the Hare Krishna movement came to Africa is captured with much enthusiasm by Brahmananda Swami, who Srila Prabhupada asked to preach in Africa in early 1971. When Srila Prabhupada visited Nairobi in the same year, he remarked that it was one of the most wonderful places in the world. Srila Prabhupada encouraged preachin...
- 9 Mar 2021
By Nrsimhananda dasaIn those days a rockânâroll singer named Elvis Presley made a guest appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the most popular TV show of the time. Unknown to his TV audience of millions, Elvis wasnât there just to perform. Before singing âHound Dog,â Elvis rolled up his sleeve and got vaccinated.
...- 8 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTHer Grace Jagattarini Mataji joined ISKCON and first met Srila Prabhupada in America in 1970 (many of you may have heard of this famous story of a successful actress becoming a devotee). Through her connections with the Movement, Jagattarini met her husband, Bhurijana Prabhu, and together they pioneered a nama-hatta center in Hong Kong. Srila Prabhupada encouraged her to use artistic talents in attracting people to the cultural side of devotional service. Some years later this manifested during her stay at the Gita Nagari farm (USA) as a series of puppet shows, later presented for worldwide viewin...
- 8 Mar 2021
By Vaishnavi Ministry NAAbout Kusha Devi: She became a devotee at the age of 17, moved into the temple as soon as she turned 18 in 1969. Govinda dasi deputed Jayasri Prabhu and her to grow the first Tulasi plants in the western world. In 1970, Govinda dasi was asked by Srila Prabhupada to make Gour Nitai Deities. So she deputed Kusha Devi to sculpt the clay form of Lord Caitanya, the first in our Iskcon.
...- 7 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTTour South India with Chandan Yatra Das. In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can't physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you
...- 7 Mar 2021
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONâYou can associate with me by reading my books.â Srila Prabhupada Morning Walk -- Toronto, 7 August 1975. [Interview] with H.G. Navina Nirada Das
...- 7 Mar 2021
By Indradyumna SwamiIn light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many of my students have inquired whether they should get vaccinated or not. As a result, I wish to share my views on this matter with my students and those who look to me for advice. Of course, the final decision whether or not to get vaccinated rests with each individual.
...- 6 Mar 2021
By the Bhakti Center"According to Vedic civilization, the perfection of life is to realize oneâs relationship with KáčáčŁáča, or God.⊠All living entities are parts and parcels of God. The parts are meant for serving the whole, just as the legs, hands, fingers, and ears are meant for serving the total body. We living entities, being parts and parcels of God, are duty-bound to serve Him.â
...- 6 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTThe Dialogues with Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya and Prakasananda Saraswati. C Adi 7.41, Purport: "A sannyÄsÄ«, accepting the renounced order very strictly and wearing nothing more than a loincloth, should always enjoy the philosophical statements in the VedÄnta-sĆ«tra. Such a person in the renounced order is to be considered very fortunate." The MÄyÄvÄdÄ«s in VÄrÄáčasÄ« blasphemed Lord Caitanya because His behavior did not follow these principles. Lord Caitanya, however, bestowed His mercy upon these MÄyÄvÄdÄ« sannyÄsÄ«s and delivered them by means of His VedÄnta discourses with PrakÄĆÄ...
- 6 Mar 2021
By Brahma Tirtha DasNeither you nor your men can conquer the most powerful Bali. Indeed, no one but the Supreme Personality of Godhead can conquer him, for he is now equipped with the supreme spiritual power [brahma-tejas]. As no one can stand before YamarÄja, no one can now stand before Bali MahÄrÄja.
...- 5 Mar 2021
By Bhaktimarga SwamiA great yogi aloof from politic pollution At the ceremony there was mantra and sound Dance and all good things to be found All present there took to a comfortable seat After a pleasant and very warm greet However, at one point, all turned bitter And a battle of words made it no better Someone from the ranks had an axe to grind Towards Shiva who's of a gentler kind Our story, a tale of an in-law sort Tells of Shiva's wife's father, quite the bad sport His name, Daksha, a progenitor of man Who became a guest of honour as was the plan What happens to Shiva's wife? An intriguing question A ...
- 5 Mar 2021
By the TOVPAfter eight months of lockdowns in India last year due to the pandemic, the TOVP resumed construction in September and has been steadily increasing the work pace. We will be providing regular updates and reports from our Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Cushman & Wakefield, and below is the first photo update showing progress in the following areas: Outdoor Hydrant Erection Sprinkler Completion Storm Drains Electrical Wiring Air Conditioning Ducting Audio/Video Cabling Coffered Ceiling Progress
...- 4 Mar 2021
By Ramcharan DasOn 10th February 2006, the beautiful temple of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan ji, Krishna Balarama and Gaura Nitai was inaugurated in the auspicious presence of many GBCs, sannyasis and senior devotees of ISKCON. HH Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaja had constructed this beautiful marble temple in a very short time of 9 months and 20 days, which is an unbeatable record in itself. Some people say just like the time a child takes to get shaped in the womb of a mother, this beautiful temple took shape in the heart of Ujjain in garbha-kala.
...- 4 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTMany years ago a great Krishna Bhakti teacher, Bhakti Tirtha Swami, penned the following 4 principles of community building: 1. Treat everyone you encounter as if the success or failure of your spiritual life depends on the quality of your interactions with them. 2. Think of the person you love the most and aspire to treat everyone with that same quality of love. 3. View all conflicts as your own fault first. 4. Realize that people in your present environment might very well be the people with whom you will live out your life and who are likely to be with you at the time of death. ...
- 3 Mar 2021
By Gauranga Darshan Das Lord KáčáčŁáča says in the Bhagavad-gÄ«ta that He descends in every yuga as an incarnation for three purposes: to protect the righteous, to punish the mischievous, and to establishes dharma. Lord ĆrÄ« KáčáčŁáča descended in the current age of Kali as Lord ĆrÄ« KáčáčŁáča Caitanya MahÄprabhu or ĆrÄ« GaurÄnga. In this incarnation, the Lord appears in the form of a devotee to teach how to perform loving devotional service (bhakti) unto Him.
...- 3 Mar 2021
By Vijaya DasaIt looks like book distribution is almost back to normal, though the Covid-19 crisis still lurks around us. Temples worldwide did huge in January. Usually, January is a slow month, being just after the Prabhupada Marathon, but not January 2021. New Delhi did 139,522 book points. Itâs hard to keep a good temple down, and they were in their normal No. 1 position again.
...- 1 Mar 2021
By Purushottam Nitai DasAnyone who takes shelter of Krishna gets freedom from all the miseries. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna himself says, âAbandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.â
...- 1 Mar 2021
By Karnamrita DasThough we are social creatures that need interaction with others in good spiritual association, the importance of being alone with one's thoughts or taking the time to reflect on life is crucial. Some people aren't comfortable being alone or don't know what to do with themselves or how to use the time other than to watch someone else living their dream on T.V or in a movie, or to sleep, play a game of solitaire, or lament they don't have a friend to be with, or somethi...
- 28 Feb 2021
By the GBC ECThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and caused the deaths of millions of people globally. As of February 2021 it shows no signs of slowing down. Many members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, including sannyasis, gurus, and other senior devotees -- as well as some younger devotees -- have passed away as a result of COVID-19 infections and related complications. Numerous other devotees who contracted and have recovered from COVID-19 continue to suffer from its weakening effects.
...- 26 Feb 2021
By Prahladananda SwamiIn this unprecedented period in the worldâs history where health has become a constant source of concern, a pure devotee can give us some secrets of health. What is the most important secret of health? Srila Prabhupada reveals it in his purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.10: âIn Kali-yuga, the duration of life is shortened not so much because of insufficient food but because of irregular habits. By keeping regular habits and eating simple food, any man can maintain his health. Overeating, over-sense gratification, over-dependence on anotherâs mercy, and artificial standards of li...
- 26 Feb 2021
By Radha Mohan dasThe videos are a collaboration between devotee health professionals, mainly alumni of the Pandava Sena youth group and the management of Bhaktivedanta Manor. The human connection has been a huge part of the yatra and its community are missing the opportunity to connect. Bearing this and the multiple physical challenges posed to devotees in the UK and beyond, they decided to try and reach out in an alternative way by each sharing some advice.
...- 26 Feb 2021
By Radha Rasikraj Das Launched in the year 2002 on Nityananda Trayodashi, ISKCON Desire Tree completes its 19 years of selfless service to humanity at large and the Vaishnava community in particular. This service includes offering: 50+ websites, 100+ mobile applications, Audio website hosting 250,000+ audio files, Attracting 10,000+ visitors every day. Hare Krsna TV YouTube Channel has more than 28000 videos , 1.4 million subscribers so far and with around 200,000 views everyday.
...- 24 Feb 2021