By: Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on April 3, 2020

ISKCON UK has been amongst the worst affected communities by COVID-19, with twenty-one confirmed cases in the greater London area congregation, and five devotees passing away.... Read More

By: Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on April 3, 2020

The government began with a quarantine in 79 districts across India recognized as COVID-19 hotspots, before officially locking down the entire nation – 1.3 billion people – on March...Read More

By: Prabhupada-priya Dasi and Guru Gauranga Das for ISKCON News on April 3, 2020

Called “Krishna Lunch for Healthcare Heroes,” the program was formally launched on April 2, 2020 (Rama Navami). A number of congregational members promptly stepped up to offer much needed... Read More

By: ISKCON News Staff for ISKCON News on April 1, 2020

Most ISKCON members around the world are now in “lockdown” due to the corona virus pandemic, and struggling to maintain regular association with other devotees. However, due to modern technology...Read More

By: Lalitanatha dasa for ISKCON News on April 1, 2020

It was once again practically demonstrated that those who are practicing self-sufficiency either to the full extent or at least to some degree are definitely less vulnerable in times of... Read More

Ramai Swami the ISKCON GBC Chairman for 2020 speaks to the devotees about the COVID-19 situation and how to deal with some of their concerns....Watch Now

This is a follow up video address by Ramai Swami, the 2020 GBC Chairman, requesting all devotees to be mindful of the implications of COVID-19.....Watch Now

Composed by Sacchidananda Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, sung by Bhakti Charu Swami....Watch Now

Those who know the associates of Sri Gauranga to be eternally liberated souls will attain their place by the side of the son of the king of Vraja.

Sri Syamananda Prabhu, Srinivasa Acarya and Sri Narottama dasa Thakura were the internal associates of Sri Gaurasundara. They incarnated in this world in order to spread the teachings of Sri Gaura-Krsna after His departure from it. Sri Syamananda made his appearance at Utkala in the village of Dharenda Bahadurpur. His father’s name was...Read More

What are the various definitions of inattention while chanting? A. O Lord! All anarthas are produced when we do not pay attention to our chanting. The exalted devotees have defined inattention as indifference, laziness, and restlessness. (Harinama-cintamani) Q. What is the symptom of a restless chanter? A. Those who are afflicted with restlessness try to finish their prescribed rounds as soon as possible. One should be extremely careful not to commit such an offense while chanting. (Harinama-cintamani)...Read More

By HH Niranjana Swami

In the Fourth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam Narada Muni states: "My dear King, in the place where pure devotees live, following the rules and regulations and thus purely conscious and engaged with great eagerness in hearing and chanting the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in that place if one gets a chance to hear their constant flow of nectar, which is exactly like the waves of a river, one will forget the necessities of life -- namely hunger and thirst...Read More

Anna’s a musician and this is what she wrote on her Facebook page today after receiving her set:

Today I had a surprise arrive in the mail. A beautiful collection of books about love and devotion, from a friend Mahotsaha Dasa Brahmachari who is a Krishna Devotee. I want to say thank you for the reminder to step into love in good and hard times.... Read More

By Radha Mohan Das

Since most of our temples and communities are currently in lock-down mode, The Bhaktivedanta Players have generously made their Vedic Stories for Children Audio series available to keep families enlivened and engaged in Krishna consciousness. Enjoy!... Read More

Recently we sent out the official announcement about the Second Annual #GivingTOVP 10 Day Matching Fundraiser which you can read here. This event starts on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) and is poised to raise over $300,000 to help the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s entire East Wing and altar in the...Read More

In 1971, as a young devotee in Calcutta, Giriraja Swami approached Srila Prabhupada, “I have been trying to understand what your desire is, and two things seem to please you the most: distributing your books and building the big temple in Mayapur.” Prabhupada’s face lit up, his eyes opened wide, and he smiled, saying: “Yes,...Read More

His Grace Braja Vilasa prabhu speaks about the forthcoming #GivingTOVP & TOVP Care Combined Fundraising Campaign starting on April 26 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 6 (Nrsimha Caturdasi. This simultaneous fundraiser will raise funds for both the completion of Lord Nrsimha’s temple wing and altar for the opening during Gaura Purnima in 2021 and assist ISKCON...Read More