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Book Distribution

Book Distribution Is Our Success

July 20th, 2024 | by

All Americans should have one set of books. Any line he reads, he will get transcendental knowledge. Anyone who reads Krsna book, he will become Vaisnava

Guru in ISKCON

Does Initiation Make The Maha-Mantra Work?

July 16th, 2024 | by Gadadhara das

One does not have to undergo initiation. One simply has to vibrate the holy name with his lips. Thus even a man in the lowest class candala] can be delivered

Preaching

The Brahmin and the Cobbler

July 14th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

When Narada Muni was passing on the road one very learned brahmana asked, "Oh, you are going to Lord. Will you inquire when I shall get my salvation?"

Temples

Matchless Gifts – Srila Prabhupada and Disciples in New York 1966

July 13th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Srila Prabhupada rented a storefront in New York City for his first temple in 1966. The previous tenant had painted "Matchless Gifts" over the doorway.

Temples

Happiness on Second Avenue, New York City, 1966 — Video

July 11th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

A hypnotic rhythmic chant of 16 words has replaced LSD in New York's East Village. A Swami has set up shop. There his disciples are learning about Krishna

ISKCON

Whatever Happened to the Hare Krishnas? TV Show 2013

July 10th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

We all lived in the ashram. We had fields and fields flowers. Every day we would gather them and make garlands for the deities. I didn’t ever want to leave

Deity Worship

The Mystery of Deity Worship

July 9th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

The Deity worship process is Krishna's mercy for His devotees. Krishna agrees to appear in a form the devotees can see and serve with their material senses

Book Distribution

BBT Manager Ramesvara dasa 1981 Interview

July 5th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Ramesvara, BBT Manager 1981 interview. What we read now after all these years would have helped solve some of the burning questions that have plagued

Philosophy

How to Control the Mind?

June 18th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy.

ISKCON

Srila Prabhupada’s Untimely Disappearance–Poison Whispers

June 15th, 2024 | by

Does it not seem coincidental that the day after Srila Prabhupada says He has been poisoned is the day we find the poison whispers in the background

Service

Bhakti, Active Engagement

June 12th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The more you are engaged in Krishna consciousness, as Krishna says, always think of Me, you just become My devotee." It is very simple thing.

Temples

The Story of Saksi-Gopala

June 10th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

In India there is a temple called Saksi-Gopala. The Deity was once located in Vrndavana. Once two brahmanas went to visit Vrindavan on a pilgrimage

Preaching

The Cobbler & The Brahmana

June 9th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

There is a story of Narada Muni who was once asked by a brahmana: “You are going to meet the Lord? Please ask Him when I’m going to get my salvation?”

Preaching

The Sparrow Who Conquered The Ocean

June 8th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

As for determination one should follow the example of the sparrow who lost her eggs in the ocean. The sparrow asked the ocean to return her eggs

Devotees

Krishna Takes Charge of the Devotees, Maya Takes charge of the others

June 6th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Krishna takes charge of the devotees Himself and to the ordinary living entities are taken charge of by maya. Maya is also Krishna's agent.

Preaching

The Boatman & The Technology Student

June 5th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The student was asking the boatman, “Do you know what are the stars?” The boatman said, "Sir, we are ordinary boatman. What do we know about these stars?"

Preaching

The Old Woman in the Woods

June 4th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

An old woman had to collect wood from the forest. So one day she was praying to God, that “Kindly help me. I am in very poverty-stricken.”

Preaching

Whatever you have realized, you can say without seeing the book?

June 2nd, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

But our philosophy is so sound and solid, that we can meet any philosopher of the world, any philosopher. But you have to learn it. The books are there

Preaching

The Roads of the Foolish and the Wise

June 1st, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Despite being looked after well by the father, the fool still disobeys him. One is foolish and low on the human scale if he persists in being punished

Preaching

Life’s Only Goal

May 31st, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Visnu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the goal of everything. Doing everything for His satisfaction is the way to liberation from the cycle of karma.