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Guru in ISKCON

Correcting ISKCON’s Guru System

March 31st, 2026 | by Bhakti Charu Swami

In ISKCON we have to be absolutely clear that Srila Prabhupada is the head of the institution and will continue to be that as long as the institution lasts

Service

Do I have to give up my occupation to serve Krishna?

March 29th, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Krishna is not advising Arjuna to remember Him and give up his occupation. Krishna never suggests anything impractical. To maintain the body one has to work

Temples

The Original Radha Krishna Temple Govinda Record

March 26th, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

The "Govinda Prayers" exist because the devotees Prabhupada sent to London met George Harrison who encouraged them to make a record which he played music on

Philosophy

Dharma? Sanatana Dharma?

March 23rd, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Many people have heard of "Dharma," even the term "Sanatana Dharma" has become quite well known. But exactly what is Dharma? And what is Sanatana Dharma?

Preaching

“I am not this Body.” Easy to say…

March 18th, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

We need to realize we are not the body and accept that no matter how much we try to satisfy the senses we will not get any satisfaction in the long term

Devotees

Message of His Divine Grace Sree Sreemad Thakur Bhakti Vinode

March 17th, 2026 | by

Cultivation of higher spiritual knowledge which discerns the matter from spirit does not help us in the achievement of the highest goal.

Book Distribution

Vanaprasta Means Back in the Book Van

March 16th, 2026 | by

Prabhupada says after reaching 50 one should go to the forest, or vana. I strongly believe that in our tradition he really means the book distribution van

Prabhupada Memories

Srila Prabhupada’s Beautiful Transcendental Qualities

March 13th, 2026 | by

Prabhupada who distributed the message of Krishna throughout the world was not a conditioned soul. He perfectly displayed the 26 qualities of a pure devotee

Devotees

Srila Prabhupada on How to Give Classes

March 8th, 2026 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The speaker and audience are very intimately connected. The speaker can speak very nicely on transcendental subject matters before an understanding audience

Book Changes

BBT Reprint Caitanya-caritamrta — Without knowing what was changed!

March 5th, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Jayadvaita and Dravida convinced BBT to print a changed edition of Caitanya-caritamrta. However the BBT has no idea what has been changed in the books!

ISKCON

ISKCON GBC approves Women Gurus…

March 3rd, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

At its annual meetings ISKCON's Governing Body Commission discussed a core issue. In a radical move it was accepted that women could be gurus in

Devotees

Jayananda Dasa – A Modern Saint

March 2nd, 2026 | by

Jim started coming to the temple. He liked the morning program, when most of the hippies were still sleeping. Sometimes he was the only person in the class.

Guru in ISKCON

Very Difficult times for new Bhaktas…

March 1st, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Krishna consciousness is a lifestyle very different from the one we have been trained up to lead in the West. To make the transition training is required

Prabhupada Memories

Pujari from Sri Adwaita Acarya’s house Remembers Srila Prabhupada

February 28th, 2026 | by

My Gurudeva has given me an impossible mission. His desire is for me to go to the Western countries and spread the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Guru in ISKCON

Conditioned Souls Writing Vaisnava Literature?

February 27th, 2026 | by

There is no need for my disciples to read any books besides my books--in fact such reading may be detrimental to their advancement in Krishna Consciousness

ISKCON

Is the Hare Krishna Movement a Cult?

February 26th, 2026 | by

ISKCON is a representative of the main stream of Indian Vaishnava religion. They follow teachings and practices which have a venerable tradition in India

Philosophy

Prabhupada on Socrates — Part Two

February 22nd, 2026 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Socrates pictures the wall of the cave and everyone is sitting in the cave absorbed in these imitation forms. Prabhupada: That means darkness

Preaching

Honoring the Pure Devotee

February 20th, 2026 | by

As news reports from around the world become increasingly disturbing, it's quite natural to wonder just where the joy of life has gone for so many people.