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Festivals

London Ratha-Yatra Festival 1970 Photos

January 4th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

The mammoth chariot of Lord Jagannatha lumbered down through the heart of London, while on all sides thousands chanted and danced in ecstasy

Chanting

Hare Krishna FAQ — Questions People Ask About Chanting Hare Krishna

December 29th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

If I chant Hare Krishna, will I be able to levitate? Can chanting help me get in harmony with my inner self? How long will it take me to become self-realized by chanting Hare Krishna?

Yoga

The importance of Hearing about Krishna

December 22nd, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Different types of yoga are steppingstones on the path of Krishna consciousness. One who takes directly to Krishna consciousness knows about yoga in full

Yoga

A Regulated Life is Very Important

December 20th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

If we want to become Krishna conscious we have to live a regulated life. We can not eat too much or too little or sleep too much or too little.

Introduction

The Mind Can Be Our Friend or Our Enemy

December 18th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

A man must elevate himself by his own mind, not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well.

Chanting

The Meaning of the Hare Krishna Mantra–1966 MP3 Audio Lecture

December 12th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

By the process of chanting Hare Krishna the sound incarnation of the Supreme Lord becomes manifest so we can realize God simply by chanting and hearing

Reincarnation

Reincarnation Explained

December 7th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Remembrances of past lives can be fascinating, but the real goal of understanding reincarnation is to become free from the painful cycle of birth in death

Chanting

Prabhupada’s Magic: He Got the Whole World Chanting Hare Krishna!

December 6th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Throughout the world we are chanting Hare Krishna. Is not that magic? Foreign countries, foreign religion and they are chanting Krishna. Is not that magic

Chanting

The Beatles: George Harrison, John Lennon and Yoko Ono and Krishna

November 27th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

In 1969 Prabhupada was a house guest at Tittenhurst Park, John Lennon's estate. He gave lectures a hundred yards from the house in which John and Yoko lived

Krishna

Krishna Assures Arjuna that he is the greatest yogi

November 22nd, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

A transcendentalist does not meet with destruction either in this world or in the spiritual world; one who does good, My friend, is never overcome by evil

Demigod Worship

Krishna or Shiva?

November 15th, 2023 | by

For many years I have thought myself a devotee of Lord Shiva. Recently my daughter was diagnosed with cancer and i find myself worshiping Lord Krishna

Reincarnation

Reincarnation is Real!

November 14th, 2023 | by

During past three decades, Dr. Stevenson has collected about 3000 cases that showed evidences indicating that people have remembered their past lives

Yoga

Arjuna could not practice Meditational Yoga

November 10th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Yoga is impractical me, for the mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate and strong, O Krishna, and to subdue it is more difficult than controlling the wind

Chanting

Chanting Hare Krishna on Japa Beads

November 4th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

We can follow Haridasa Thakura's example by chanting sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra on our beads daily and offering respect to the Tulasi plant.

Chanting

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare…

November 1st, 2023 | by

Once you've hear it you'll never forget it. You may not know what the words mean--nevertheless there's something captivating about the Hare Krishna chant.

Introduction

Making the Best Use of a Bad Bargin

October 23rd, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

"Will Krishna help me get a promotion at work," or "help me pass my exams." or "find me a nice wife..." Everyone wants Krishna to do something for them

Chanting

Kirtan: Ancient Medicine for Modern Man

October 15th, 2023 | by

What do football games, rock concerts, political rallies, boxing matches and revival meetings have in common? The mass glorification of a person or persons

Chanting

Kirtana–The Song of Ecstasy, The Dance of the Soul

October 13th, 2023 | by

The singing and dancing of Hare Krishna is known as kirtana. Srila Prabhupada said this is not ordinary dancing; this is the dancing of the soul

India

Krishna Consciousness–Hindu Cult or Divine Culture?

September 27th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Sometimes Indians think that we are preaching Hinduism, but actually we are not. People should not think that we are preaching a sectarian religion. No

Introduction

Srila Prabhupada Interview With Reporter in Durban, South Africa

September 25th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

This saffron robe is not essential, or cut the hair, but it creates a good situation. Like a military man, when he is dressed properly he gets some energy