By Raghunath DasaWhen a group of 40 teachers and staff members of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International school started their journey to Alaknanda, little did they know that it would turn out to be one of the most learning and spiritual experiences of their lives
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- 12 Aug 2013
By Yadavendra DasThere was one single person in front of me. He was Indian, perhaps Nepali. I initiated the conversation and he confirmed that he was in fact Indian. But the greatest surprise was still to come. Dear reader, will you be able to guess what was his reply, when I asked him about his name? Will you?
...- 10 Aug 2013
By Parasuram dasIn 1620 the Mayflower left Plymouth on a pilgrimage to the new lands in America. Plymouth is also the starting point of the massive UK slave industry. But this time Plymouth becomes a pilgrimage place due to Jagannath's presents and pure devotional service has replaced slavery
...- 9 Aug 2013
By Nrsimhananda dasGiven recent events I'm reminded of Srila Prabhupada's prophetic words written shortly before he took sannyas. They are as instructive today as they were then. I start with verse 24 in order to tantalize the reader to peruse it in context as it appears later
...- 9 Aug 2013
By Juliette Jowit(The Guardian) It is an picture of unmitigated bliss. The Hare Krishna herd of 44 cows and oxen at George Harrison's old mansion in Hertfordshire is as calm as a temple
...- 8 Aug 2013
By Gadi dasWe had the pleasure to meet Dan Williams, the former mayor of Athens Al. for fourteen years, and now member of the Al. State representative. We had some good talks, made friends, and he graciously accepted the gift of Bhagavad Gita, Science of Self-realization, and a Perfection of Yoga
...- 7 Aug 2013
By Sukanti Radha Devi DasiFor the first time in ISKCON - UK, a 5-day Certificate Course for Clinical Chaplaincy was organized in Bhaktivedanta Manor by the Department of Spiritual Care of Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai, India
...- 7 Aug 2013
By Joe Conason(AARP The Magazine) The 42nd president of the United States explains how we can — and for our health must — learn to love eating vegetables, too
...- 7 Aug 2013
By Damodara Prasada DasaThe classic scientific study in the materialistic vein of religious life was Durkheim’s work The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, a work which proved highly influential in confirming for decided atheists the view that there is no God, and that all phenomena, both material and social, have a material, chaotic origin
...- 4 Aug 2013
By the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body CommissionWe regret to inform you that the GBC Executive Committee has received a letter from Mahanidhi Swami, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada since 1975, announcing that he has "decided to resign from the glorious preaching mission of ISKCON". In a prayerful mood, we would like to comment briefly on this situation. As Vaishnavas, we understand that the obstacles of this material world are very difficult to overcome. Srila Prabhupada warned us that many stalwarts may fall from the path of Krishna consciousness if we ...
- 3 Aug 2013
By Chandan Yatra DasDwarka means "gateway to the Supreme" or "city of gates." Traditionally, an opulent city would have many gates, indicating the king's confidence in protecting the city
...- 2 Aug 2013
By Brhat Mrdanga dasGrahamstown is located in the Eastern Cape, just under two hours from Port Elisabeth, and if you were to visit there during any time of the year, you won’t see much. Big, quiet streets
...- 2 Aug 2013
By Caitanya DasiIt took a couple of months to get through the red tape like back ground checks, etc. Once this was completed, we coordinated with the prison wardens and chaplains. In this particular state prison there are three separate facilities run by different chaplains and wardens, which made it a bit unclear how their system works.
...- 2 Aug 2013
By Purushottam KumarA piece of paper may lie entire day in the sun without getting burned. But if we divert all the rays of the sun through a magnifying glass on a particular spot of the paper then the paper soon starts burning. This is the power of being focused
...- 31 Jul 2013
By Nrsimhananda dasDear Mr. Buffett, The Daily Mail reported today that you say "charity is a perpetual poverty machine" and that "rich people giving away money eases their conscience but doesn't solve the problem." All true. But what is the foundation of the dysfunction?
...- 30 Jul 2013
By Krishna.ruThe devotees in Russia are ordered by the local authorities to leave their Moscow temple property against all previous agreements. Although the temple project in Molzhaninovo was fully developed, approved and ready for construction, the government canceled it !
...- 30 Jul 2013
- 30 Jul 2013
By Dharmatma DasA smaller than usual but blissful group of devotees took to the streets of London in the pouring rain Last Saturday night to spread the glories of the Holy Name
...- 30 Jul 2013
By Bhakta PagehyasaSrila Prabhupada frequently impressed upon the devotees that 'prasadam' is meant for all, there is no distinction of high or low position and rich or poor
...- 29 Jul 2013
BBT press releaseIn this chapter, the revisions made are extensive. In fact, so much of what Srila Prabhupada originally wrote has been restored – and this so enriches the chapter – that lovers of Srila Prabhupada’s words may well ask themselves, “How could we not want this in?”
...- 29 Jul 2013
By Giriraj SwamiToday was the memorial service for Mother Vrajavadhu, Srila Prabhupada’s wonderful ninty-nine-year-old disciple who passed away on July 20 in San Diego. Here is my remembrance of her.
...- 29 Jul 2013
By Gunacuda devi dasiDue to the sudden unavailability of the devotees (because of family problems) who were scheduled to come to the Sri Mayapur International School we are making this request
...- 29 Jul 2013
By Yadavendra DasSrila Prabhupada’s 6341 letters represent an undervalued, untapped and formidable source of spiritual and philosophical knowledge, knowhow and information
...- 29 Jul 2013
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of June 2013
...- 26 Jul 2013