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By Swami B.V. Tripurari, 13.6 2015 I was walking with Srila Prabhupada once and one of my Godbrothers asked, “Prabhupada, is Ekadasi auspicious or inauspicious?” In other words, do we observe certain practices on Ekadasi because the stellar arrangement is inauspicious...Read more...

All about Ekadasi

All about fasting

Modern medicine will never cure disease

By NaturalNews editor, 8.6 2015 Three reasons why modern medicine will never cure chronic disease Reason number one: Our current 'sick care' system makes money by caring for sick people. Therefore, there's no financial interest in curing disease. Number two: Modern medical...Read more...

Ayurveda and healt articles

Ayurveda, healt and vegetarianism

Where Is Your God?

By: Purushottam Nitai Das ISKCON News, 4.6 2015 Photo Credits: www.krsna-art.com Prahlada Maharaja approaching angry Nrsimhadeva after killing his demon father Hiranyakasipu. Where is your God? Ask him to come before me now or else I won’t believe that he exists? Many agnostics...Read more...

Narasimha picture gallery

Holy place of Ahobilam, picture gallery

Worshiping the Demigods

By Madhudvisa das, 30.5 2015 We are living in the material world and every aspect of this world is being managed and maintained by intelligent persons. That is our experience here. If you go into some large department store it is not that everything is going on automatically. No. There is a...Read more...

Worshiping the Demigods articles

Demigods image gallery

Very Difficult times for new Bhaktas

By Madhudvisa das, 25.5 2015 Krishna consciousness is a lifestyle which is about as different as possible from the lifestyle we have been trained up to lead in the West. To make the transition training is required. So Prabhupada created ISKCON where he could train his disciples to live a...Read more...

Bhakta Program, Devotee care and guiding

Bhakta Program

The Order Of God

By editor, 22.5 2015 The Order Of God — Not that Nonviolence Nonsense If somebody comes to your home to kidnap your wife, to take by force your property or to set fire in your house, he is called atatayi. He should immediately be killed. It is not that nonviolence nonsense. If...Read more...

Our Opinion on Homosexuality?

By Madhidvisa das, 22.5 2015 A devotee of Krishna does not try to satisfy his own senses, he tries to satisfy Krishna’s senses. We understand that Krishna is the source of everything and that everyone is part and parcel of Krishna, so if we satisfy Krishna everyone, including ourselves...Read more...

The Homosexual Appetite is Demoniac

By editor, 20.5 2015 The Homosexual Appetite of a Man for Another Man is Demoniac Lord Brahma, approaching the Lord, addressed Him thus: My Lord, please protect me from these sinful demons, who were created by me under Your order. They are infuriated by an appetite for sex and have come to...Read more...

What do Vedas say about Homosexuality?

Vaishnavism and homosexuality

Creation Come from Chaos?

By editor, 17.5 2015 A challenge to the prevailing scientific view that life comes from a chance combination of material elements, by Madhava Dasa, Sadaputa dasa and Svarupa Damodara dasa Although scientists would like to assume that in the past, inert chemicals combined to produce life, as...Read more...

Vedic science

We Live in Two Worlds

By Gadi das, 17.5 2015 That is to say, we should live in two worlds… The world of the material body and material mind take up most of our time, they require a great deal of attention, and being situated in the bed of illusion requires creative ways to engage our fragile...Read more...

Hare Krishna Hindus

By Rocana dasa, 16.5 2015 We have appreciated the recent articles on the Hinduization of ISKCON and its perennial chasing of the Hindu dollar, but I would like to comment on one more aspect of the problem that has not yet been emphasized. In years past in my preaching, I've encountered...Read more...

What Our Scriptures Say about Hinduism

Is ISKCON Hindu?

What Our Scriptures Say about Hinduism

By Krishna dasa, 16.5 2015 The Hindus are pleasant people to be around but Hindu philosophy is very materialistic. It covers pure devotion just like dust covers a diamond. The word "Hindu" is relatively recent, so it does not appear in the verses of Srimad Bhagavatamand ...Read more...

Is ISKCON Hindu organisation?

Is ISKCON Hindu?

By Jaya Madhava das, 16.5 2015 HDG Srila Prabhupada speaks out on Krsna consciousness in His non-sectarian ISKCON. On the above webpage we see ISKCONs ongoing stance on Hinduism, and how it preaches about the Society. They say that ISKCON is "the Heart of Hinduism". ISKCON has...Read more...

Hinduism or ISKCON articles

What Our Scriptures Say about Hinduism

Husband as Guru

By Bhakti Vikash Swami, 14.5 2015 Husband as Guru – How About Srila Prabhupada as Guru? The article "Husband as Guru" presents much of what could be considered common-sense advice for husbands struggling to come to the human platform. However, some grave faults mar...Read more...

Srila Prabhupada videos

Srila Prabhupada Lectures

Term Saree in vedic literature

By Hari Prasad das, 14.5 2015 Where is the Term 'saree' to be Found in the Vedic Literature? Srila Prabhupada opened the doors of Krishna Bhakti for all fortunate souls around the world, especially in the West. In doing so, he also made available the culture of an eternal spiritual...Read more...

A Closer Look at Thanksgiving

By editor, 9.5 2015 It's that time of year when I will host the Free Pre-Thanksgiving Annual Tofu Turkey Gathering at 7:15pm, November 18, 2014. Give Thanks to Whom? At the end of this month the people of America celebrate "Thanksgiving". As the title implies, the whole...Read more...

Animal Rights and Vegetarianism

Eating with care

How to Deal with an Enemy

By editor, 9.5 2015 Bhismadeva Speaks Out: How to Deal with an Enemy Bhismadeva instructs Maharaja Yudhisthira about how to deal with an enemy: Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired, "How should one react to people who insult you by their rudeness and arrogance?" Bhisma replied...Read more...

Mahabharata - Translation

Why Honor Prasadam?

By Satya Givindsa das, 4.5 2015 Prasadam. This word is probably one of the most familiar to ISKCON devotees and perhaps to anyone who has participated in a world renowned Sunday Feast at an ISKCON temple. For most Vaisnavas, prasadam calls to mind sumptuous assortments of rice,...Read more...

What is prasadam

When does food become prasadam

Management Means People

By editor, 4.5 2015 In democratic circles when there is unease about events or decisions that take place in government, enquiries take place. One learned, well recognised and well respected person is appointed, and he will gather a group of advisers around him. The group will look at all...Read more...

The Terrible Desire Will Be Removed

By Sri Vrindavan das, Apr 18, 2015 The Terrible Desire Will Be Removed by Sadhu-Sanga Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura Mahasaya from "Bhakti Tattva Viveka". In the depths of jnana, vairagya and so on, and behind all religion, lies… the desire for honour,...Read more...

Bhaktivinod Thakur books

Bhaktvinod Thakur picture gallery

The Appearance of Gadadhara Pandita

By sun editor, Apr 18, 2015 Lord Chaitanya's Sankirtan Party Chore Bagan Art Studio, Calcutta, c. 1895 British Museum Collection The Appearance day of Sri Gadadhara Pandita is observed on this day. The incarnation of love who previously was the queen of Vrindavan, Radha,...Read more...

Gadadhara Pandit and Lord Caitanya.

Gadadhara Pandit biography

The Glories of Rukmini Devi

By Sun editor, Apr 28, 2015 The Wedding of Krishna and Rukmini, Bhagavat Purana - Bikaner, c. 1710 Rukmini Dvadasi, the Appearance Day of Rukmini Devi In Anuccheda 386 of Sri Priti-sandarbha, Vol. I, Srila Jiva Goswami describes pranaya-mana, jealous anger or pride without...Read more...

Rukmini wife of Lord Krishna

Rukmini Temple in Dwarka

Regarding the Cooking

By: Sri Vrindavana das, Apr 28, 2015 Sridham Mayapaur Prasadam cooking standards by Srila Prabhupada: Letter to Kirtanananda, Bombay, 23 November, 1974: "The right thing is that only twice initiated brahmana disciples cook in the temple." Letter to Rayarama, Los...Read more...

Vegetarianism, Veganism, Healt, recepies

Ayurveda, healt, vegetarianism

Chaitanya and His Companions

By editor, Apr 30, 2015 A Sankirtan Scene ,After a painting in lacquer on wooden board meant to be a book cover, obtained from Birbhum, early 17th Century A Comparative Study of Mysticism, Occidental and Oriental The mystic light, it will be proved by history, shone in the East and...Read more...

Religion - Christianity ,Buddhism, Islam

The Time Has Come

By editor, May 2, 2015 A reprise of the July 2013 launch announcement for ISKCON As It Is. [In July 2013, we first announced the launch of ISKCON As It Is, an organized effort to create a revival of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual mission in accordance with his perfect mood and mission....Read more...

Biography of Srila Prabhupada

The Acharya Srila Prabhupada

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