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When God Descends

When God Descends

The Supreme Being comes to earth many times and in many forms. India’s ancient scriptures bring us startling news about these momentous events.

ISKCON incorporated, 1966

It Was Forty-three Years Ago This Month

July 11, 1966. 26 Second Avenue, New York City: A few sympathetic, interested people gather in a small downtown storefront to help an Indian swami’s mission by adding their signature to a legal document.

Sri Pancha-Tattva, Lord Chaitanya in Five Features

Who is Lord Chaitanya?

A very brief biographical sketch of the most recent (and most munificent) incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Feeling Separation from Krishna

Feeling Separation from Krishna

We are all part of Krishna, and always with Krishna. But sometimes it can help to feel that we’re separate from Him.

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura

The Chanters of the Kirtan of Lord Hari

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura explains that the kirtana of Hari is the constant and natural function of the jiva soul.

Sacinandana Swami

Leaving the Noise of the Ten Thousand Little Things

In Sacinandana Swami’s latest column, he explains how we must go deeper and separate ourselves from the usual noise of our busy lives.

Krishna and the cowherd boys

Janmastami: Krishna’s “birthday”?

The following article explores the confidential nature of Krishna and the open secret for understanding him.

Five Lessons from a Pencil

This column written by Sacinandana Swami helps us understand how to direct our lives.

The Power of Krishna in Thunder Storms

The Power of Krishna in Thunder Storms

“Though my love for Krishna is covered and pervertedly displayed in fleshy illusions, at times like these storms, he gets my attention.”

No One Is Really "Lost"!

Karnamrita das explains how feeling lost is a case of mistaken identity.

The Lila of the Bewilderment of Brahma

Kaustubha das posts a painting called, “Brahma Honors Krishna” and an excerpt from its commentary.

Podcast: As Kindred Spirits

Kaustubha das explains the meaning of the track “Hey Gopal” from As Kindred Spirit’s Nectar of Devotion Album.

As Kindred Spirits

Escape the illusion, confusion, pollution, and delusion with As Kindred Spirits.

An Etching of the Khol

Interesting discovery about the Khol or Mrdanga drum by Kaustubha das.

The Unholy Trinity. From left to right: Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris.

Atheist Nation

Today’s pop atheists deliver a strong blow to fundamentalist Christianity. But could Krishna consciousness unveil the irony inherent in their own pithy statements?

Krishna and Sudama

Least But Not Last

People sometimes confuse humility with low self-esteem, thus viewing it as an inferior quality. Our Krishna-conscious tradition, however, exalts humility as among the greatest qualities.

Hare Krishna devotees chant the holy names of God in public.

The Spiritual Quest

Ever wonder why people become Hare Krishnas? Why do they give up all that they know and love and engage in a complete about-face?

The New Atheism? A Rebuttal

The New Atheism? A Rebuttal
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