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Sacinandana Swami: As practitioners that chant the holy name we all know how difficult it is to connect the mind with the holy name because by definition, the mind is only able to grasp material things. … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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
