Vidura’s wife
In the Mahabharata, Vidura, who was known for his wisdom and righteousness, was married to a woman named Sulabha (also known as Shvapaki and Vatavyadhi). Sulabha was the daughter of King Shvetaki and the sister of … Read More
With Chanting, the Heart is Bathed in Transcendental Happiness
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The chanting of the holy name allows us to taste all the nectar at every step. This is described as follows in the Padma Purana: tebhyo namo ‘stu bhava-vari-dhi-jirna-panka sammagna-moksana-vicaksana-padukebhyah krsneti varna-yugalam sravanena yesam anandathur bhavati … Read More
Chanting for Liberation
A conversation about the Hare Krsna mantra between Srila Prabhupada and John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and George Harrison Montreal Star, June, 1969: Reporter: Where do you get your strength? John Lennon: From Hare Krsna. Yoko: That’s … Read More
Chanting on the streets was a way of life
For the Sydney devotees, chanting on the streets was a way of life, and they did it with full enthusiasm. They were more mobile now. A new blue Volkswagen Kombi van enabled them to travel quickly … Read More
Service Offering: Transcripts
Dear friends and devotees, Isvara.org (which includes Kadacha Editions) needs many collaborations, so we invite you to volunteer for some service. The service we offer you today is to transcribe the lessons we give via … Read More
Chaos in Russia as the new “anti-missionary” law is used arbitrarily to restrict the Hare Krishna movement
This is a part of a report published yesterday, 20 December 2016, in Forum 18 (a well known Norwegian human rights organization that promotes religious freedom) which is entitled: “RUSSIA: Inconsistency of “anti-missionary” punishments” Recently, also, … Read More
Christmas, Prabhupada and Jesus
By Ramai Swami Christmas is celebrated by millions all over the world. Thousands of the ISKCON congregation, although not Christians, visit our temples on Christmas day. Carparks are full and temple rooms packed out. SrilaPrabhupada commented … Read More
Chronicle of the body and soul
My health has deteriorated since I came in South America. I have been suffering of all kind of allergies, apart from my usual “historic” disturbances like backbone, stomach etc. In Vrindavana I was much healthier. I … Read More
May You be beautifully adorned with this gift
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Lalita continued: “Oh, Sakhi, Gosthesvari Sri Yasoda affectionately told You, “May You be beautifully adorned with this gift.” Moreover, Your husband and mother-in-law have also approved of it. Gandharvika[1], You should therefore act in full … Read More
Chanting is calling for the soul
Chanting is calling for the soul. What is the soul? The soul is consciousness. What is the nature of that consciousness? It is the mood of humble service. Where to find that consciousness within? It is … Read More
Characteristics of a person who has actually developed his ecstatic love for Krsna.
Rupa Gosvami next describes the characteristics of a person who has actually developed his ecstatic love for Krsna. The characteristics are as follows: He is always anxious to utilize his time in the devotional service of … Read More
Chant Hare Krsna Loudly
Srila Prabhupada….”We are not afraid of maya because Krishna is there. Krishna says, “My devotee will never be vanquished by maya.” Maya cannot do anything if we become strong. And what is that strength? Chant Hare … Read More
11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Lord Vamanadeva
By Gauravani dasa 1. He is known by many names, the most common ones being #Vamana (the little dwarf), Trivikrama (he who has taken three step; the giant form), and Upendra (Indra’s younger brother); … Read More
The Appearance of Lord Vamanadeva
By Radhanath Swami The Appearance of Lord Vamana “Bali Maharaj, very intelligent personality. He was the son of Virochana, grandson of Prahlad, great grandson of Hiranyakashipu, great grand-nephew of Hiranyaksha. A very mixed up type … Read More
Prabhupada writes to one his disciples about Lord Vamanadeva
Srila #Prabhupada writes to one his disciples about Lord #Vamanadeva: Montreal 3 July, 1968 My Dear Satsvarupa, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated June 28, 1968, and I thank … Read More
The Appearance of Vamanadev
Lord Vamanadeva Begs Charity from Bali Maharaja The fifth among the Dasavatara is Sri Vamana-avatara. There are innumerable lila-avataras. Among them are twenty-five chief lila-avataras of which Sri Vamanadeva is the eighteenth. … Read More
Vamana Deva
Lord #Vamanadeva, the Dwarf Incarnation Srimad Bhagavatam 8the Canto 18th Chapter Summary This chapter describes how Lord Vamanadeva appeared and how He went to the sacrificial arena of Maharaja Bali, who received Him well and … Read More
Maitreya’s Curse
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While Dhritarastra was pleased about Vidura’s return, Duryodhana and his friends were not at all. They knew well that he had the power to exert a strong and constant influence on the elderly king, who always … Read More
