News and views on culture, philosophy and siddhanta of ISKCON Vaishnavas
Vamanadeva is Lord Krishna's avatar (incarnation) as a dwarf brahmana during a period of intense conflict between the appointed directors of the universe (devas, or "demigods") and asuras ("demons"). The Srimad-Bhagavatam tells…
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…
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…
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…
“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 York
[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…
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…
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…
“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 Prabhupada
“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…
