By Gauranga DasPredictions are that ecological crisis is going to be one of the greatest challenges facing humankind. Be it global warming, energy crisis, food security, water crisis or even loss of biodiversity, they all pose one awkward question – how sustainable are our current ways of living?
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- 24 Apr 2013
By Parth Parihar(For the Huffington Post) India has long harbored a tradition of ethical vegetarianism, anchored on the dharmic traditions' commitment to ahimsa (nonviolence). This tradition can perhaps be encapsulated by Prabhupada's statement, "Indulgence in animal killing for the taste of the tongue is the grossest kind of ignorance,"
...- 23 Apr 2013
By Yudhistir Govinda DasHH Bhakti Vinoda Swami shares his realization on the Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama.
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By the GBCThe Governing Body Commission (GBC) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) offers its deepest appreciation to the members and leaders of the Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mumbai for their excellent service and dedication to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and his ISKCON society
...- 23 Apr 2013
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of March
...- 21 Apr 2013
By Krishna Lila Devi DasiOn the occasion of the auspicious celebration of Rama Navami, the documentary film entitled Nature's I.Q. - Smart Animals Challenge Darwin has been released for download and for online streaming worldwide
...- 21 Apr 2013
By Ramanuja dasISKCON Vrindavan has established IVTV ( ISKCON Vrindavan Television) to broadcast worldwide via satellite television the glories of Srila Prabhupada and Their Lordships
...- 19 Apr 2013
By the Congregational Development MinistryWe are trying to calculate the total number of Bhakti-vriksha groups around the world, at present. Please help us out by informing us of the number of Bhakti-vriksha groups in your area by writing to us
...- 16 Apr 2013
By Purushottam KumarThe restaurant is located within the temple complex of Iskcon kolkata. Temple is on the first floor and just below there is the Govindas. The place where Govindas has been built was earlier occupied by a lady tenant. She was staying there for 57 years and was very reluctant to leave the place
...- 16 Apr 2013
By Kesava Krsna DasaPope Francis has washed the feet of prisoners and has rekindled an interest in his message of humility and care for the poor, how does this resonate with the generally accepted Vaisnava tradition of spiritual leaders having their own feet washed? Or do genuine Vaisnavas resist having their feet bathed by others?
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By Hari-sauri dasaWe were excited to discover some previously unknown correspondence of our beloved Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada. Sriman Pradyumna prabhu visits BRC and discovers hand written letters and drafts of articles from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
...- 16 Apr 2013
By Lilasuka dasWhereas the ISKCON Spiritual Leadership Seminar, “Being a Guru in ISKCON”, given under the auspices of the GBC Guru Services Committee, gives valuable information and instruction on how to serve as a diksa or siksa guru within ISKCON...
...- 15 Apr 2013
By Manjulali Manjari Sevini Devi DasiEvery society that thinks about sustainability will agree to the fact that continuity has a lot more to cover than just Eco-culture, recycling, administration etc.
...- 15 Apr 2013
By Saci Gaurasundara DasLalita kunda, at Radha Kunda, has been in a lamentable condition for quite some time now. Devotees from ISKCON Vrindavan, organized a bus full of enthusiastic devotees to go help clean the Kund, which is being headed by Radha kund resident, Laxmi Narayan Baba
...- 15 Apr 2013
By Gunacuda dasiSrila Prabhupada wanted His Gurukula schools to make first class students. Krishna consciousness begins with the teachers and the campus environment being first class
...- 15 Apr 2013
By Atul KansalEvent: VIPLAVA Festival (A Revolution in Consciousness) Date: 16-17th Feb, 2013 Venue: ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi temple Auditorium. Participants: 500 Theme: Lord Chaitanya - The Golden Incarnation for Kaliyuga
...- 13 Apr 2013
Manonatha Dasa: My younger brother, who was initiated by Srila Prabhupada as Raya Rama Dasa, has left the body this morning...
- 10 Apr 2013
By Hari-sauri dasaYou will be glad to know that on April 7th 2013 the BRC and the managing committee (Bhakti Vinod Gosthi) of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura's birth place at Dodasa Mandir, Birnagar signed an agreement to allow the BRC to catalogue, scan and preserve all the original works of Bhaktivinoda Thakura. All originals will remain at Dodasa Mandir and copies will be kept at the BRC
...- 10 Apr 2013
By Vrndadevi DasiIn spiritual culture women are considered to be mothers. They are the care givers and nurturers within society. They balance the forces and harmonize the relationships. Mother's mood is 'I am last - everybody else comes first.'
...- 9 Apr 2013
By the Mayapur InstituteFoundation = Faith + Knowledge + Vision. Progress = Read + Study + Understand. Perfection = Remember + Apply + Preach. Beyond Perfection, and Before that..
...- 9 Apr 2013
By Syamarupa dasaIt is with sadness that I inform you all that our dear Mother Isa devi dasi has departed from this world. By the desire of Niranjana Swami and the devotees, we have begun the process of planning a wonderful festival honoring Srimati Isa devi dasi
...- 9 Apr 2013
By Dravida DasaPlease omit all diacritics on words that can be found in the VedaBase. It’s easier for us to put them in. If you quote a verse from outside the VedaBase or compose original Sanskrit, please include diacritics
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- 8 Apr 2013
By Nartaka Gopala dasiI feel so blessed that we were able to have Siddha Vidya Prabhu’s association at ISKCON Miami for thirty years. Steady devotees are such a benediction and they are precious like jewels
...- 7 Apr 2013