Srila Prabhupada, “So all the demigods, they are appointed by the Supreme Lord to execute the law and order. Because this material world is a chaotic condition, therefore there is a necessity of law and order. In the spiritual world, there is no such thing. In the spiritual world, everyoneContinue Reading
Question by “X Mataji” and reply by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami. August 30, 2016. Since I got children it has been hard for me to follow a strict sadhana. Not only because of having children but also because my husband desires for me to take care of the household inContinue Reading
Srila Prabhupada: “As for the common man, if he is a good soul, then there is a chance for advancement by hearing. This hearing process is very important. Lord Caitanya, who preached Krsna consciousness in the modern world, gave great stress to hearing because if the common man simply hearsContinue Reading
“Kṛṣṇa consciousness means instead of satisfying one’s own senses, one should be ready to satisfy the senses of Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Prabhupada 25th July 1971, New YorkContinue Reading
[Translation from Hindi] Bhaskar News Network Aug 25, 2019, 09:45 AM IST : Janmashtami was celebrated at ISKCON temple in Bharatpuri area on Saturday. Devotees who came to do Abhishek for the Lord in the evening also tasted the exotic dishes in the Bhoga exhibition held in the temple premisesContinue Reading
One can remain comfortably in his residence. We simply request everyone to chant the mahā-mantra: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare. If one is a little literate and can read the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, that is soContinue Reading
Srimati Radharani is the ideal maha-bhagvat. As the greatest devotee, She is also the most compassionate. She is unable to bear the suffering of the souls trapped in the material world. The word “aradhaya” (prayers) is derived from “Radha” and means “worshippable”. Similarly the word “aparadha” (offenses) means “against Radha”.Continue Reading
“Krishna consciousness is not an artificial imposition on the mind. This consciousness is the original energy of the living entity. When we hear the transcendental vibration, this consciousness is revived.” Śrīla PrabhupadaContinue Reading
“Simply understanding that “I am not this material body; I am spirit soul,” is not sufficient. Because unless you come to the point to understand Kṛṣṇa, this will not stand.” Śrīla Prabhupada 13th August 1975, ParisContinue Reading
[Translation from Hindi] Publish Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 03:56 PM (IST): Jamshedpur, Jans | Nourishing food is being given to school children to make them healthy. On Saturday in Bishtupur, at Thakkar Bapa Middle School, some children were lining up and taking food, and other children were sitting on aContinue Reading