Is Varna determined by birth?
Yes, Varna is not by birth. But then a question may arise whether it is by choice. It is certainly not by choice either. It will be established later that birth and choice can influence Varna but they alone do not determine the Varna. Varna is determined by the characteristicsContinue Reading
Temple of the Vedic Planetarium: Chatri Floor Progress
The flooring in one of the Chatris is finally completed! The detail work was done a couple of days ago, and now we are currently cleaning and polishing the surface. It is looking quite stunning, and we hope to commence the flooring in the other Chatris very soon. TOVP NEWSContinue Reading
Even up to his last breath
Our beloved Srila Prabhupada conforms to the sastric description of who exactly is a perfect devotee. His behavior is flawless, as his every word and deed is meant to glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krsna. He never deviates from that full attention to the Absolute Truth andContinue Reading
Passing away of a devotee’s daughter
Kum. Vishnu Priya, daughter of Sriman Santosh Gatla and Srimati Divya Gatla, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 24 September, 2019. Vishnu Priya was 11 years old. She also lived for (10-years) with the family of Santosh’s older brother, Sriman Purna Brahma Prabhu and Daivi Shakta Mata. Vishnu PriyaContinue Reading
Krishna Consciousness 50 years ago
We were so happy then. Each and every time you saw another devotee you were flat on the ground offering your obeisances and then you jumped up and hugged your godbrother whom you truly loved. Also in the early days you were always chanting 24 hours a day practically. IfContinue Reading
ISKCON Salem Temple Construction Update Sep. 2019
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What should we do for a strong foundation in KC?
ISKCON might have some secrets, but the secret we should concern ourselves is that the secret to developing faith in Krsna is hearing. Krsna inhabits His pastimes. When He is praised, Krsna is present in full. When He speaks, Krsna is there 100%, present in that sound of His words.Continue Reading
Sankirtan is necessary for Moksha and Peace
[Translate from Hindi] Jagran Hindi News, Publish Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:18 PM (IST): MOTIHARI. In Raksaul, on the India Nepal border, at various locations the ISKCON five-member team organised sankirtan. During this people were informed about Indian civilization and culture. The members of this team; Raghunath Das, AmanContinue Reading
Spiritual master is not a particular man
The spiritual master is not that a particular man. The spiritual master is truth. So what is that truth? The truth is samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam. [The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so theContinue Reading
OMG! Worms found in Midday meal provided by ISKCON
[Translation from Hindi] Jagran Hindi news, Publish Date:Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:00 PM (IST): Jhans, Gurugram: Once again, a complaint has come forth regarding the midday meal provided to students of Government schools. At the State Primary School in Nathupur on Thursday, in the midday meal provided, students were worried about seeingContinue Reading