News

When something upsets us, we can remind ourselves: “Yes, this is the material world, and this is bound to happen. When a stone drops into water, it will get wet. When a soul drops into the material world, it will experience miseries. That is just the way it is; there is no way around it. […]

Dear Devotees, Hare Krsna All Glories to Srila Prabhupada, Happy Akshaya-Tritiya from ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry {CDM}. Akshaya-Tritiya begins the once in a year opportunity the performance of devotional activities, which guarantee inexhaustible benefit. As you can see, for the Ministry to expand, and to make Srila Prabhupada’s division for the future of ISKCON possible,

Just like you……we also believe in our children.We believe in our youthWe believe in our familiesWe believe in Srila Prabhupada’s mission We are working hard towards our ideal of devotees living happily, satisfied in Krsna Consciousness and sharing our message with everyone. Thanks to your contributions, this vision is becoming a reality. We’re better together

One time, I also felt surrendered unto You at least for a few minutes. That was during the big flood in 1987. While offering You puja, standing waist-deep in water, a big, frightening snake swam in the temple, passing behind You. It stopped about five feet in front of me, finding its exit blocked. After

“…we are certain that new ideas will arise as devotees become more and more determined to spread Krsna consciousness. The different kinds of preaching are like links in a chain. Books are the basis; preaching is the essence. To pull people out of material suffering, we need a strong chain of different kinds of connected

2nd TIP – Validate your child’s feelings Sometimes we become upset hearing our children express strong negative feelings about themselves or others. If a child says, “I hate myself,” we may reply, “You don’t really feel like that,” or “That isn’t true.” Children who frequently have their feelings denied lose confidence in their ability to

-By Pankajanghri das — One of the benedictions of being a pujari is that he can place his head directly on the Lord’s lotus feet. Receiving this benediction and begging forgiveness for any inconvenience I may cause Him, I undress the Lord and wipe His body with a soft, damp towel. His body begins to

Shri Abhirama Thakura was known as Abhirama Gopala and also as Rama dasa Bhirama dasa. “Who was previously known as Sridama, a gopa during Krsna-lila, is now renowned as Abhirama or Rama dasa. He was the favourite of Nityananda Prabhu. One day, Krsna, Balarama and their cowherd friends were playing a game of hide and

-ARCHANA-SIDDHI DEVI DASI — 1st Tip – Use discipline, not punishment Discipline teaches; punishment hurts. When our children need to be corrected, choose a consequence that will teach them and increase their self-esteem rather than hurt them. Hitting does little to positively instruct children. Instead, it teaches them that it is okay to hit others