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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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Liquid Beauty

September 24th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

The prince wanted to marry a beautiful girl but she didn't want him. She said, "You want to marry me, I will distill my beauty in the next ten days."

NASA Images Discover Ancient Bridge between India and Sri Lanka

September 4th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

NASA Satellite images reveal a mysterious ancient bridge between India and Sri Lanka. It is currently named Adam's Bridge

How I Found A Real Yoga Teacher

August 26th, 2023 | by

He was a sannyasi hatha-yoga teacher and had been running a yoga center for thirteen years in New York City then he left it all for Krishna consciousness

The Importance of Hearing — 1969 Hawaii Prabhupada – Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.6

August 10th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

So we have established this center. Please come and hear how they are chanting and dancing. Just spare a little time you will be benefited undoubtedly.

The Krishna Consciousness Movement is the Genuine Vedic Way

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

After reading an article on ISKCON in the LA Times, Srila Prabhupada begins correspondence with Dr. J.F. Stall, Professor of Philosophy at UC Berkeley

Yoga and Meditation on the Self Within

July 11th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Can meditation solve everyday problems? Is there life after death? Can drugs help us achieve self-realization? Srila Prabhupada discusses with a reporter

Spiritual Advancement–The Simple Method

June 22nd, 2023 | by

The process is very simple. Just keep a picture of Lord Caitanya with His associates. Lord Caitanya is in the middle, accompanied by His principal associates

Heart Experts Recommend a Vegetarian Diet

June 12th, 2023 | by

Health experts including Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Josef Goldstein now recommend a diet, free of eggs and meat, for better health and disease-free life

You Can Pronounce Krsna in Any Way [Prabhupada Speaks Out]

June 9th, 2023 | by

No limit. You can pronounce Krishna in any way. For instance, K‑r‑i‑s‑h‑n‑a. You can pronounce Krishna in any way. No hard and fast rules, no limits

My View on Hatha-Yoga and Raja-Yoga

May 29th, 2023 | by

I am surprised at the condemnation of other methods of Yoga, especially Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. Are these methods not as divine as BHAKTI Yoga

Philadelphia Rathayatra Festival 1975 with Srila Prabhupada

May 18th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The entire 1975 Philadelphia Ratha-Yatra from Srila Prabhupada's arrival at the airport. This video is a wonderful way to experience a huge Rathayatra festival with Srila Prabhupada

Krishna Consciousness–The Yoga for the Modern Age

April 26th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Nowadays, we find yoga being taught in numerous courses and touted in mass-market books as a means to achieve health, lose weight, develop mental powers over others, achieve success in making money, or increase sexual potency. But real yoga is something entirely different