Chronology – What was the age of Krishna when he left Gokul?
At the age of 11 Krishna had the great dance festival – Maharas. Almost after a year at about twelve he left for Mathura on the invitation of Kans who had deputed Akroor to bring … Read More
El Brahmajyoti
dibattito Haré krishna mis reverencia Mahaja, mi consulta es si existe algo o alguien fuera del brahman o Brahmayoti. Brahman es la forma neutra de la palabra Brahma, que en masculino significa trascendental. Entonces Brahman no … Read More
The Appearance of Radhakunda
*The Appearance of Radha kunda* As today marks the appearance of Radha-kund we are honored to post from Srila Prabhupada’s Sri Chaitanya-charitamrta, a few select verses from Madhya-lila 18.3-7. Radha-kunda is considered to be the holiest … Read More
If My devotee is not able to remember Me at the time of death
‘If My devotee is not able to remember Me at the time of death because of the great disturbances felt within the body at that time, then I shall remember My devotee and take him back … Read More
Yajigrama Yatra
Where Srila Narottama Das Thakura, Shrinivasa Acharya and Ramachandra Kaviraj stayed Yajigrama is a tiny village 4km from Katwa, viz. 1 hour from Navadvipa town or 2 hours’ drive from Mayapur via road trip. … Read More
The Appearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur appeared in 1838 in an aristocratic family of Calcutta. Named Kedarnath, his youth was spent absorbed in studies. A prolific reader and writer, he authored many articles and poems in English. He … Read More
Veshas of Lord Jagannatha, Part One
Badasinhar Vesha The primary Veshas (costumes) of Lord Jagannatha in Puri – Part One. In Lord Jagannatha’s honor, we offer this two-part series on the Lord’s costumes or vesas, which symbolize … Read More
Mauni Amavasya
Today was Mauni Amavasya, the day for the Maha Snana at the Ardha Kumbha Mela at Prayaga, the place where Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati join together. The Sangam itself is an impressive sight even on an … Read More
Overview of Puranas – part 1
INTRODUCTIONPRIVATE THE FIFTH VEDA; PURANA What is Purana? The Veda is called Sruti (because it is learnt To make these four sections more easily performable Vyasadeva … Read More
Yamuna-devi — Serving Vani and Vapuh
By Giriraj Swami Srila Prabhupada’s beloved disciple Yamuna-devi dasi passed away on Saphala-ekadasi. There is so much to be said about Srimati Yamuna-devi dasi. In October of 1970 I was one of a group of … Read More
A proposito d’incontri interreligiosi…
Mar 292015 A proposito d’incontri interreligiosi… Presenze e proposte concrete per il dialogo (da Movimento ISKCON di luglio-agosto 2004) “Dove eravate finiti voi Hare Krishna? di Parabhakti das Recentemente ho partecipato ad una serie di … Read More
A meno che non si cambia la società come si può fare previdenza sociale?
Melbourne Direttore: Giusto per prendersi cura di coloro che sono in difficoltà. Questa è la nostra politica. Prabhupāda: Beh, tutti sono in difficoltà. Direttore: Scusi? Prabhupāda: Attualmente, anche i ministri sono in difficoltà. Direttore: … Read More
A Christmas message
Today is Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ. In Europe and other countries, hardly anyone knows what Jesus Christ was doing in his youth, at around fifteen years of age. Nothing is seen. Indian history … Read More
A better death, answer by Manonatha Dasa
Question Dear Manonath Prabhu: PAMHO AGTSP. Thanks for answering ***’s questions. I was with him when he received your answer and we were both very appreciative of your writing. Thanks for been so diligent in studying … Read More
5125th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna
Generals EN Edit Dec 132016 The people of this country never had any doubts about the historicity of Krishna until the colonial invaders projected Krishna as a mythical figure cooked up by wonderful stories. The … Read More
URVASI CURSES ARJUNA
Srila Prabhupada: In one sense, Indra is the real father of Arjuna, and therefore indirectly he wanted to entertain Arjuna with the famous society girl of heaven, Urvaśī, the celebrated beauty. The society girls of … Read More
Meeting of Maharaja Santanu and his son Devavrata (Bhismadeva)
Ganga: “I have brought your son to you… He is well versed in all the arts that a ksatriya should know. Vasistha has been his Guru. From him he has learned the Vedas and Vedangas. … Read More
The scorching heat of the sun evaporates water from the seas
Govinda Madhava Das January 27, 2019 The scorching heat of the sun evaporates water from the seas, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and there is little water anywhere. The people become thirsty and always look overhead for … Read More