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Aug 10, 2023

August 10th Update on Jayapataka Swami, Prayers Requested

According to the latest report on HH Jayapataka Swami from Mahavaraha Das, he is still under medical care at the Rela Institute in Chennai. "Since last night, he has been a little less responsive to commands and feeling extremely weak. Doctors think this may be due to kidney dysfunction, which is accumulating a substance in the blood, which is leading to less responsiveness," said Mahavaraha Das.

ISKCON News Staff

Aug 03, 2023

Building Bridges of Friendship: Devotees’ Remarkable Efforts in Istanbul

In the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul, Turkey, a growing community of Hare Krishna devotees led by Nrsimha Krsna Das and his wife Krsnamala Devi Dasi have made remarkable strides in spreading the message of Krishna consciousness. In a predominantly Muslim country with its unique religious and political sensitivities, their efforts to establish authentic friendships and preach the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna have been nothing short of inspiring.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Aug 02, 2023

DC Devotee Dovetails Passion for Prasadam into Service to Seniors

Shyama Rasika Devi Dasi, a Washington, DC devotee, has dovetailed her passion for prasada into cultivating meaningful relationships with several area organizations that serve seniors.

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Jul 31, 2023

Innovative Devotee Harmonizing Spiritual Melodies with the Gita Govinda

In music, few artists have achieved the remarkable synthesis of spiritual depth and artistic greatness within research, education, and innovation at the highest level, as Bhadra Rupa Das.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Legends Unleashed 18 Days of Valor; The Complete battle of Kurukshetra

Jul 22, 2023

2nd Gen Devotee Releases Two Books Drawing Readers Into Ancient Vedic Stories

In a captivating interview with Jagannath Das, ISKCON News explored his remarkable spiritual journey and his newly released books that offer profound insights into yogic texts of antiquity. Raised in a Krishna-conscious household, Jagannath Das has inherited a rich legacy of devotion and storytelling. His father, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, played a pivotal role in popularizing Hare Krishna music through his album "A Change of Heart."

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Jul 21, 2023

TED Welcomes Faith Leaders to Climate Change Summit

TED's Countdown Summit, the invite-only gathering in Detroit, Michigan, on July 11-14th, welcomed the world's top leaders in technology, science, business, government, philanthropy, and faith to explore solutions to the growing problem of climate change. As part of their mission, the TED events gather "people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community."

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor

Jul 17, 2023

Bhakti Trilogy Series is Reaching an Appreciative and Enthusiastic Audience

The award-winning author Pranada Comtois is reaching a broad and appreciative audience with her "Bhakti Trilogy" book series. The prolific author began to ask deep spiritual questions at the age of eight, and by age 16, she had met her spiritual master Srila Prabhupada. She was initiated as his disciple in 1976. Her Krishna-conscious journey included living for 20 years in bhakti ashrams and another twenty years raising a family and running two very successful businesses.

Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON News Staff Writer

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Jul 11, 2023

ISKCON Official Invited by US Government to Participate in Renowned Leadership Program

Yudhistir Govinda Das, Director of Communications at ISKCON India, recently was awarded the designation of Fellow in the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), administered by the United States government.

ISKCON News Staff

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Jul 08, 2023

Prabhupada Memories Series Experiencing Explosive Growth of New Viewers

The Prabhupada Memories project is not only nearing a significant milestone of nearly 100 DVDs totaling 450+ interviews of direct disciples of Srila Prabhupada, but it is also reaching thousands of new listeners thanks to the power of social media. The Memories project now has a social media team producing eye-catching short posts across several social media platforms. Most recently the Prabhupada Memories YouTube channel quadrupled its subscribers in just a few weeks (now over 22K followers), thanks to Ishvara Gauranga Das, who posted a video on his YouTube channel promoting the Memories project. Siddhanta Das, the creator of the Prabhupada Memories series, states, “This is a service of sharing. The more these memories can be shared, the more people will be inspired by the personality and wisdom of His Divine Grace, Srila Prabhupada.”

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor