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The Soul, Death and Afterlife in Hinduism

By editor - 23.05 2025 There is little mourning when a Hindu dies because they believe that once a person is born he or she never dies. Krishna said in the Bhagavad-Gita that “Worn-out garments are shed by the body: worn-out bodies are shed by the dweller within…New bodies are donned by the dweller, like garments. Death is often viewed in a positive light: as an escape from one life on the road to a better an ultimate moksha (nirvana), shanti (peace) and paramapada (the ultimate place). Atman (...Read more...

Life and Afterlife: Does Modern Science Have it Right?

Life and Afterlife

Differentiating material and spiritual attachments

By Radhanath Swami - 23.05 2025 “When we love those who love the Lord, the Lord reveals his love to us. Krishna sends his loving devotees to this world, so that we can transfer our attachment.”- Radhanath Swami Shivananda Sen, he was taking all the 200-300 devotees from Bengal...Read more...

Can I get out of here

By editor - 23.5 2025 I sent a telegram to Prabhupada saying, “Can I get out of here?” Brahmananda: In 1971 Prabhupada was having big public programs in India, and one evening an Arya Samajist challenged Prabhupada. He said, “Oh, Swamiji, you have come to India with your...Read more...

Stress vs. Satisfaction

By Vishakha Devi Dasi - 23.05 2025 Stress, according to The World Health Organization, is the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” Demanding circumstances make us tense mentally, emotionally, and physically, and over time that tension takes a serious toll on our wellbeing....Read more...

Stress – Its effect on health

Managing Stress

ISKCON Marks a Milestone in Child Protection with New CPOC Website

By editor - 23.05 2025 ISKCON’s founder Srila Prabhupada is shown in archival images lovingly offering prasadam to children — an embodiment of his enduring compassion and care for the innocent. Today, that legacy is being powerfully realized in a bold new initiative: the launch...Read more...

Importance of Wearing Tulasi Mala

By editor - 22.05 2025 Many religious-minded people throughout India and the rest of the world wear necklaces of Tulasi wood (tulasi kanthi mala). Tulasi wood is sacred to Lord Krishna and His followers. However, there are many popular taboos and misconceptions regarding who can and cannot...Read more...

Tulasi: The Dearest to The Divine

Tulasi

Importance of Using Coconut in Temples

By editor - 22.5 2025 Known as “Tengai” (literally “honey fruit”) in Tamil, and as “Nariyal” in Hindi (literally “fruit containing water”, from the root word “nari” meaning “water”). The coconut is a resilient fruit...Read more...

Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam, Part 3

BY: SUN STAFF - 22.05 2025 A serial exploration of Srila Prabhupada's preaching on Srimad Bhagavatam. In the last few paragraphs of the Introduction to Srimad Bhagavatam, just before the summary of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's life and teachings, Srila Prabhupada states that in the...Read more...

Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam, Part 2

Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam, Part 1

Archaeology and Vaishnava Tradition, Part 3

BY: SUN STAFF - 22.05 2025 Herakles as a boy, strangling a snake Roman, 2nd century A.D., Marble Part Three of a monograph by Ramaprasad Chanda, published by the Archaeological Survey of India, 1998. In the last segment of this series, author Ramaprasad Chanda began arguing...Read more...

Archaeology and Vaishnava Tradition, Part 2

Archaeology and Vaishnava Tradition

Apara Ekadasi

BY: SUN STAFF - 22.5 2025 Apara Ekadasi, observed on May 23rd in LA and Mayapur, from the Brahmanda Purana. Sri Yudhishthira Maharaj said, "Oh Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadasii that occurs during the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of the month of Jyeshtha (May-June)? I wish...Read more...

Ekadasi Page

Creating a Safe Environment for Children

By editor - 21.5 2025 The newly established Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being, dignity, and safety of children across ISKCON’s global communities. Our mission is to create an environment where children can grow, learn, and serve...Read more...

Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam, Part 2 BY: ROCANA DASA - 21.5 2025 SRIMAD BHAGWATAM of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyas by A.C. Bhaktivedanta 3 Hardcover Volumes (First Canto) Published by the League of Devotees, Vrindaban; Delhi 1962,...	Why I Left the Ritvik System and Joined ISKCON By editor - 21.5 2025 Eshant Garg: For years, I adhered to the Ritvik belief system, convinced that it represented the most faithful continuation of Srila Prabhupada’s legacy. Like many...
ISKCON’s Global Impact: Feeding Souls, Celebrating Faith, Building Community By editor - 21.05 2025 Since its founding in 1966, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) – often known as the “Hare Krishna” movement – has grown...	Beautiful ISKCON: A Symphony of Devotion, Culture, and Spiritual Grace By editor - 21.5 2025 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, lovingly known as ISKCON, is more than a spiritual organization—it is a movement that embodies the timeless...
Why We Play Bells in Temples? By Bhaskararaya - 20.5 2025 The Ghanta (bell) is an integral part of our culture. Bell chimes are heard at the commencement of any puja. The yajamana performing the ritual recites a...	Archaeology and Vaishnava Tradition, Part 2 BY: SUN STAFF - 20.5 2025 Shiva on Gold Dinar of King Kadphises 2nd Century A monograph by Ramaprasad Chanda, published by the Archaeological Survey of India, 1998. The...
Archaeology and Vaishnava Tradition BY: SUN STAFF - 20.5 2025 The Garuda Column of Heliodorus Part One of a monograph by Ramaprasad Chanda, published by the Archaeological Survey of India, 1998. In one sense, the science of...	Srila Prabhupada on Srimad Bhagavatam BY: SUN STAFF - 20.5 2025 Srila Prabhupada's original editions of Srimad Bhagvatam A serial exploration reprised on Srila Prabhupada's preaching of Srimad Bhagavatam....

ISKCON Devotees Meet with Leo XIV at Interfaith Gathering in Apostolic Palace	Why Nityananda Prabhu comes to Bengal (Gaud Desa)?
Significance of Tirupati Balaji Darshan	Vedas Nowhere Supports Meat Eating – Here are Evidences
Women in Jain Religion	The Once Grand Yamuna River
Danavir Goswami Releases Complete 30-Volume Garga Samhita Series	New film with memories of Jayananda Prabhu (2023)
Mumbai Case Verdict Means	Sriman Jayananda Prabhu – Disappearance
Mauna – The Practice of Observing Silence	Visit to Cave Temple at Thuvakudi, Trichy
Bhagavad Gita teaches how to give up bad habit	The Temples of Kathmandu
Why Parikshit was fearless in front of death?	The Worship Of Images In Jainism
The Yogic Meaning of Time	Dr. Ravi Gupta (Radhika Ramana Dasa): Bridging Academia and Devotion
Shiva, the Supreme Guru of Yoga	The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 12
The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 15	Worship of Lord Narasimha in Maharastra and Goa, Part 6
Deogarh, a Vaisnava Jewel	Transcendental Flowers, Part 6
The Historic Arrival of the First Russian Hare Krishna Devotees	Mohini Ekadasi
Night of Bhakti and Gratitude at New Vrindaban	Srimati Jahnava Devi
The Highest Chariry	Siddavatam Fort – Witness to 700 Years of History
Vegetarianism: Why Are There So Many Different Types of Vegetarian Diets?	The Adinatha Temple of Ranakpur
Jainism’s Perspective of Vegetarianism	The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 11
Power of holy name of Krishna	Worship of Lord Narasimha in Maharastra and Goa, Part 5
What happens to the washerman who offends Krishna in Mathura?	The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 10
Appearance day of Sri Radharaman Lala ji self manifest Deity	Transcendental Flowers, Part 5
The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 14	Padma Shri Award Given to Sri Nandanandana Dasa by India’s President
Transcendental Flowers, Part 8	Kirtan standards published by the GBC
Discourse on the Absolute Truth (Tattva-vicara)	Gargamuni Prabhu: A Pioneering Servant in Srila Prabhupada’s Mission
Jagannath Worship in Manipur	Srila Prabhupada On Education By Example
ISKCON Communications Conference Goes Global	Worship of Lord Narasimha in Maharastra and Goa, Part 4
The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 13	Transcendental Flowers, Part 4
Transcendental Flowers, Part 7	The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 9
Lord Narasimha: Protector of Devotees	The Unbelievable Story of Vrajakishor Das
Lord Ramacandra’s Nrisimha-Panchamrita	The Remarkable Journey of His Holiness Bhanu Swami
Lord Nrisimhadeva’s Appearance Day	Worship of Lord Narasimha in Maharastra and Goa, Part 3