ISKCON Connection

10/05/2026

📰 *IC Newsletter Vol.11, Issue 19 (10 May 2026)*

🌼 *Prabhupada Nectar*
“In so many ways Krishna is trying to convince that a living soul is completely different from matter.”
— Śrīla Prabhupāda, Mayapur Conversation (1977)

✨ *Highlights from ISKCON World*

🔹 Italian devotees gather for a spiritual retreat at Goloka Ecofarm
👉 https://iskconnews.org/italian-devotees-gather-for-three-day-spiritual-retreat-at-goloka-ecofarm/

🔹 Devotional album *All Attractive* blends mantra with modern music
👉 https://iskconnews.org/devotional-album-blends-mantra-and-modern-sound/

🔹 North America seminar: “Being Guru in ISKCON”
👉 https://iskconnews.org/being-guru-in-iskcon-seminar/

🔹 ISKCON Kolkata lays foundation stone for Prabhupada Memorial
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-kolkata-lays-foundation-stone-for-prabhupada-memorial/

🔹 His Grace Agnidev Dasa remembered; memorial planned
👉 https://iskconnews.org/his-grace-agnidev-dasa-remembered/

🔹 Maha Narasimha Yajna held in Bangladesh with 508 priests
👉 https://iskconnews.org/maha-narasimha-yajna-bangladesh-2026/

🔹 ISKCON Tucson expands future temple project
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-tucson-expands-future-temple-project/

🔹 Krishna House Sankirtan Tour spreads spiritual vibes in Miami
👉 https://iskconnews.org/krishna-house-sankirtan-tour-miami/

🔹 ISKCON inaugurates “Rasa” wing in New Delhi museum
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-inaugurates-rasa-wing-new-delhi-museum/

🔹 ISKCON Kolkata restores Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur’s ancestral home
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-kolkata-restores-bhaktivinod-thakur-home/

🔹 Durban Festival of Chariots inspires thousands
👉 https://iskconnews.org/durban-festival-of-chariots-2026/

📖 *From Dandavats*

🔸 Women in Vedic Culture – Their Importance in Society
🔸 Exploring Your Word of Honor
🔸 “Krsna Will Give Us Protection. Let Us Do Our Duty”
🔸 ISKCON Helsinki Begins Major Temple Renovation
🔸 Inspiring lectures by HH Devamrita Swami & HG Caitanya Caran Das

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23/04/2026

📖 IC Newsletter Vol.11, Issue 16
🗓 19 April 2026
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🌼 Prabhupada Nectar
"Real life, real pleasure, eternal pleasure is in the spiritual world—not in this material world."
We are all seeking ānanda (pleasure), but true happiness comes from understanding Kṛṣṇa as He is, without misinterpretation. By sincerely studying Bhagavad-gītā, one can return back to home, back to Godhead.
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📰 ISKCON News
🔹 Bhadra Campaign Sanga Leaders Gathering, New Banner Resource Unveiled
👉 https://iskconnews.org/bhadra-campaign-sanga-leaders-gathering-new-banner-resource-unveiled/
🔹 Yamuna Nagar Devotees Complete Preaching Excellence Training
👉 https://iskconnews.org/yamuna-nagar-devotees-complete-preaching-excellence-training/
🔹 Join Youth to Unite for a Greener ISKCON on April 18th
👉 https://iskconnews.org/join-youth-to-unite-for-a-greener-iskcon-on-april-18th/
🔹 How a “Smart Table” Quietly Distributes Thousands of Books
👉 https://iskconnews.org/how-a-smart-table-quietly-distributes-thousands-of-books/
🔹 ISKCON Farmington Hills to Host Week-Long Kirtan Festival for World Peace
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-farmington-hills-to-host-week-long-kirtan-festival-for-world-peace/
🔹 “Soil, Soul, and Sweet Abundance” at Gita Valley in Rural Pennsylvania
👉 https://iskconnews.org/soil-soul-and-sweet-abundance-at-gita-valley-in-rural-pennsylvania/
🔹 IIT Bhubaneswar Signs MoU with BRC to Advance Indian Knowledge Systems
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iit-bhubaneswar-signs-mou-with-brc-to-advance-indian-knowledge-systems/
🔹 ISKCON Hungary Deepening Roots, Expanding Reach
👉 https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-hungary-deepening-roots-expanding-reach/
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📚 Dandavats
🔹 Artemis Flyby
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117805
🔹 Hope Against Hope
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=85747
🔹 Blinded by Prejudice
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=74423
🔹 Parenting as Service to God
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=17291
🔹 Who Is a Guru
👉https://www.dandavats.com/?p=20202
🔹 Jagannath Smiles on Sahibabad
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117773
🔹 Rise Retreat 2026: The Community of Love
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117771
🔹 Celebrating Devotion and Diversity
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117759
🔹 Mahaprabhu’s Victory – Over the Mayavadis at Benares
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=24479
🔹 The Culture of Distraction
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=14700
🔹 Purpose of Education: Reviving Our Spiritual Identity
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=2024
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🏛 TOVP News
🔹 Akshaya Tritiya & Prabhupada 50 Matching Fundraiser
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/xX_u9ZjqRoQ?si=_48cpq0gAj8z32Pj
🔹 Construction Update from the TOVP Factory
👉 https://youtu.be/aUgSnqYjOrA?si=j2lUs_Nvws8v7uI0
🔹 When Is the TOVP Opening?
👉 https://tovp.org/inspiration/when-is-the-temple-of-the-vedic-planetarium-tovp-opening/
🔹 Vedic Science Lecture – Relationship Between God and Matter
👉 https://youtu.be/FC-OfjwBCYs?si=MncRM8-PsL_V3W1g
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12/04/2026

📖 IC Newsletter Vol.11, Issue 15
🗓 12 April 2026

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🌼 Prabhupada Nectar

"This human form of life is an opportunity to decide—whether to go to heaven, hell, or back to Godhead."

Let us not waste this rare chance. Guided by śāstra and the instructions of Lord Kṛṣṇa, we can elevate our consciousness and return to our eternal home.

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📰 ISKCON News

🔹 Remembering His Grace Caru Dasa
👉 https://iskconnews.org/remembering-his-grace-caru-dasa/

🔹 Early Bird Tickets Now Available for ISKCON 60 Gala
👉 https://iskconnews.org/early-bird-tickets-now-available-for-iskcon-60-gala/

🔹 TOVP Launches Prabhupada 50 Matching Fundraiser
👉 https://iskconnews.org/tovp-launches-prabhupada-50-matching-fundraiser/

🔹 NDTV Highlights ISKCON Vrindavan’s Prasadam Outreach
👉 https://iskconnews.org/ndtv-highlights-iskcon-vrindavans-prasadam-outreach/

🔹 Emerging Devotional Music in Urban Bhakti Spaces
👉 https://iskconnews.org/emerging-devotional-music-in-urban-bhakti-spaces/

🔹 School of Rūpānugas Launches 108-Day Bhakti-sastri Course
👉 https://iskconnews.org/school-of-rupanugas-launches-108-day-bhakti-sastri-course/

🔹 Hundreds Join Padayatra from ISKCON Arvade to Pandharpur
👉 https://iskconnews.org/hundreds-join-padayatra-from-iskcon-arvade-to-pandharpur/

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📚 Dandavats

🔹 Timings of the Four Yugas: The Shastric Evidence
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108513

🔹 The most important responsibility
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108506

🔹 If time is relative, what about space?
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108498

🔹 Homage to HG Caru Dasa Prabhu
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108520

🔹 A Prabhupada Man | Memorial program for Caru Das
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108522

🔹 Cultivating an Empathetic Heart
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108470

🔹 The Most Intelligent Woman
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108455

🔹 Love Conquers All
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108440

🔹 How to Achieve the Ultimate Goal of Chanting
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108430

🔹 The Laws of Bhakti
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108420

🔹 Compassion as a Main Element of Vaisnava Culture
👉 https://www.dandavats.com/?p=108410

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🏛 TOVP News

🔹 AI Watercolors of the TOVP, Samadhi and Mayapur Flipbook
👉 https://tovp.org/news-and-updates/ai-watercolors-of-the-tovp-samadhi-and-mayapur-flipbook/

🔹 Prabhupada 50 12-Day Matching Fundraiser Announcement
👉 https://tovp.org/news-and-updates/hg-braja-vilasa-announces-the-tovp-prabhupada-50-12-day-matching-fundraiser/

🔹 ISKCON Mayapur City – Present & Future
👉 https://tovp.org/news-and-updates/iskcon-mayapur-city-present-and-future/

🔹 Vedic Science Lecture – Time According to the Vedas
👉 https://tovp.org/news-and-updates/tovp-vedic-science-channel-present-time-according-to-the-vedas/

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Hare Krishna 🙏

05/04/2026

📢 IC Newsletter | Vol. 11, Issue 14
📅 5 April 2026
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🌸 Prabhupada Nectar
“I am glad to hear that you are now concentrating on improving the regulative life of the temple rather than so much advertising with brochures. This is very nice; this is what I want. A good example is better than precept”
📖 Letter to Mukunda (7 Feb 1974, Vrindavan)
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📰 ISKCON News
🔸 New Talavan Temple Nears Opening After Years of Community Work
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/new-talavan-temple-nears-opening-after-years-of-community-work/
🔸 London Devotees Unite for Bhadra Campaign Book Distribution
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/london-devotees-unite-for-bhadra-campaign-book-distribution/
🔸 Book Review: Sankirtanamrita — The Nectar of Sri Krsna Sankirtana
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/book-review-sankirtanamrita-the-nectar-of-sri-krsna-sankirtana/
🔸 Thousands Gather for 30th Annual Holi Festival in Spanish Fork
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/thousands-gather-for-30th-annual-holi-festival-in-spanish-fork/
🔸 ISKCON 60–50 Launches Online Srila Prabhupada Study Course
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-60-50-launches-online-srila-prabhupada-study-course/
🔸 Young Minds, Timeless Wisdom Course for Youth Begins April 11
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/young-minds-timeless-wisdom-course-for-youth-begins-april-11/
🔸 ISKCON Naperville Hosts Interfaith Gathering in Collaboration with HSS
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-naperville-hosts-interfaith-gathering-in-collaboration-with-hss/
🔸 ISKCON Ayodhya Marks Ram Navami with Prasadam Outreach and Peace Prayers
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-ayodhya-marks-ram-navami-with-prasadam-outreach-and-peace-prayers/
🔸 Indian Cultural Center Opens in Paris with MOSA Exhibit
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/indian-cultural-center-opens-in-paris-with-mosa-exhibit/
🔸 “Life Comes from Life” Video Explores Vedic Perspective on the Origin of Life
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/life-comes-from-life-video-explores-vedic-perspective-on-the-origin-of-life/
🔸 Attaining Pure Love
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/attaining-pure-love/
🔸 ISKCON Patna Hosts Amrit Utsav Festival for 1,500+ Devotees
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-patna-hosts-amrit-utsav-festival-for-1500-devotees/
🔸 Vaidyaratnam Govardhan Ayurveda Hospital Wins Best Wellness Centre Award
👉 Read More: https://iskconnews.org/vaidyaratnam-govardhan-ayurveda-hospital-wins-best-wellness-centre-award/
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📚 Dandavats Articles
👉 Hare Krishna Sweden Shraddha (faith), Almvik Farm
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117675
👉 Fri 3 Apr 2026 – SB 3.28.8 by Rambhoru Dasi
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117672
👉 SB 1.5.19 HH Janananda Goswami – Iskcon France
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117668
👉 Lessons from Srila Prabhupada | Visakha Dasi
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117665
👉 Deep Ecology and Vedic Culture
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=85357
👉 The Desire To See God
http://www.dandavats.com/?p=47847
👉 ISKCON Chaplaincy in the UK
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117649
👉 Glorification of the Holy Names can Unite the world
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=10865
👉 A Look at Vedic Environmentalism
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=90690
👉 8 Steps for Prayerful Reading of Srila Prabhupada’s Books
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=85342
👉 WSN February 2026 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117643
👉 Yadunath Prabhu: The Peace Formula
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117640
👉 Ekendra Prabhu: Kali Yuga and what the real problem is
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117637
👉 Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117634
👉 Progressive Ambition (and unsatiated Lust)
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=26287
👉 Encounter at Kurukshetra
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=95890
👉 Art of Living is to Master Art of Dying
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=23721
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🏛 TOVP News
🔸 Prabhupada 50 Matching Fundraiser
👉 https://www.tovp.org/news/prabhupada-50-12-day-matching-fundraiser/
🔸 A Prayer for the Completion of TOVP
👉 https://www.tovp.org/news/a-prayer-for-the-completion-of-the-tovp/
🔸 Mayapur Archival Videos
👉 https://www.tovp.org/news/mayapur-archival-videos/
🔸 Vedic Science Lecture by Sadaputa Dasa
👉 https://www.tovp.org/news/vedic-science-channel/
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29/03/2026

🌿 IC Newsletter – Vol. 11, Issue 13
📅 29 March 2026

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🌸 Prabhupada Nectar 🌸

🕉️ Instruction from Srila Prabhupada:

"Amongst yourselves there should not be any disagreement. Whatever you do, do it by joint consultation. Because our center of activities is Krishna, for Krishna's sake we can sacrifice our life, wealth, words, intelligence, everything."

📜 Letter to Dayala Nitai (March 23, 1969 – Hawaii)

🙏 Let us stay united in Krishna’s service

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📰 ISKCON News Highlights

🔹 Mukunda Goswami Begins Recovery After Critical Surgery
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/mukunda-goswami-begins-recovery-after-critical-surgery/

🔹 First Woman Archbishop Installed; ISKCON Leader Joins Multi-Faith Ceremony
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/first-woman-archbishop-installed-iskcon-leader-joins-multi-faith-ceremony/

🔹 ISKCON 60th Gala in NYC
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/tickets-open-for-iskcon-60th-gala-in-nyc/

🔹 Haridasa Brahmachari (Harvey Cohen) Passes Away
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/harvey-cohen-haridasa-brahmacari-passes-away/

🔹 Equipping Women to Inspire and Lead
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/equipping-women-to-inspire-and-lead/

🔹 Hare Krishna Run in Hyderabad Draws Thousands
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/hare-krishna-run-in-hyderabad-draws-thousands/

🔹 ISKCON Buenos Aires Celebrates 50 Years
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-buenos-aires-community-celebrates-50-years-of-sri-sri-gaura-nitai/

🔹 TOVP Opening Update
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/when-is-the-temple-of-the-vedic-planetarium-tovp-opening/

🔹 BBT Reports Record Growth
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/bbt-call-reports-record-global-growth-in-book-distribution/

🔹 Youth Unite for Greener ISKCON
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/youth-unite-for-a-greener-iskcon/

🔹 Mukunda Goswami Hospitalized – Devotees Asked to Pray
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-leader-mukunda-goswami-hospitalized-devotees-asked-to-pray/

🔹 Bhakti Song Contest Winner Announced
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/bhakti-song-contest-concludes-nirantara-wins-public-vote/

🔹 ISKCON Opens Northernmost Center (Canada)
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-opens-its-northernmost-center-in-grande-prairie-canada/

🔹 Govardhan Ayurveda Wins Best Wellness Award
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/govardhan-ayurveda-hospital-wins-best-wellness-centre-award/

🔹 ISKCON Romania Outreach Expands
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-romania-highlights-temple-return-and-expanding-outreach/

🔹 President of India Visits Krishna Balaram Mandir
➡️ https://iskconnews.org/president-of-india-visits-iskcons-krishna-balaram-mandir-in-vrindavan/

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23/03/2026

🌍 *ISKCON Connection Newsletter*
🗞 *Vol.11, Issue 12 | 22 March 2026*

Hare Krishna 🙏
Please find this week’s inspiring updates from ISKCON worldwide:

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🔹 *GBC Statement on Vaisnavi Diksa Gurus*
Important update from the GBC Executive Committee following AGM 2026 discussions on Vaisnavi Diksa Guru.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/gbc-statement-on-vaisnavi-diksa-guru-agm-2026/

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🔹 *ISKCON Vrindavan Devotee Care Project*
A beautiful initiative supporting senior devotees with spiritual, emotional, and physical care in the holy dhama.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-vrindavan-devotee-care-project/

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🔹 *Global Training for Sri Caitanya-caritamrita Distribution*
Devotees worldwide unite to enhance book distribution through organized training efforts.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/global-training-on-distributing-sri-caitanya-caritamrita/

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🔹 *Gita Game – Innovative Outreach Tool*
A creative board game inspiring new people to explore Bhagavad-gita in an engaging way.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/gita-game-inspires-new-people/

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🔹 *TOVP Yajna Shala Grand Opening in Mayapur*
Historic inauguration marking a major milestone in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium project.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/tovp-yajna-shala-opening-mayapur/

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🔹 *Run2Feed Marathon in Pune*
Over 2,500 participants joined this inspiring event supporting ISKCON Food for Life.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/run2feed-marathon-pune/

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🔹 *Gift Prabhupada Project Expands Globally*
A heartfelt initiative reconnecting with Srila Prabhupada’s disciples worldwide.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/gift-prabhupada-project-update/

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🔹 *Bhadra Purnima 2026 Campaign Launched*
Ambitious global target: distributing 100,008 Srimad Bhagavatam sets.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/bhadra-purnima-2026-campaign/

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🔹 *Planting Seeds of Unity – UK Interfaith Event*
ISKCON representatives promote harmony and unity across different faith communities.

👉 Read More:
https://iskconnews.org/planting-seeds-of-unity-uk/

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✨ *Stay connected. Stay inspired.*

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Hare Krishna 🙏

18/03/2026

🌍 *ISKCON Connection Newsletter Highlights - IC Newsletter Vol.11, Issue 11, 15 March 2026*

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. 🙏
Here are some important updates from the worldwide ISKCON family:

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📖 *Prabhupada Nectar*
Srila Prabhupada explains that our real obligation is to serve Krishna. Any duty apart from Krishna consciousness is illusion, and the Lord personally maintains His devotees.
Read more: https://vanisource.org/wiki/670107_-_Lecture_CC_Madhya_22.05_-_New_York

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🌍 *ISKCON Worldwide News*

📘 International Gita Scholarship Test (IGST) May 2026 announced
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-navi-mumbai-announces-igst-may-2026/

📚 BRC to release “A Living Theology of Krishna Bhakti”
https://iskconnews.org/brc-to-release-south-asian-edition-of-a-living-theology-of-krishna-bhakti/

🕊 Remembering His Grace Vasuttama Dasa
https://iskconnews.org/remembering-his-grace-vasuttama-dasa/

🌐 Vaishnavi Ministry participates in UN CSW70
https://iskconnews.org/north-america-vaishnavi-ministry-participating-in-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women/

🌱 ISKCON Environmental Initiative shares resources
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-environmental-initiative-shares-family-and-community-resources/

📖 Call for homages – Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja 2026
https://iskconnews.org/call-for-homages-announced-for-srila-prabhupadas-2026-vyasa-puja-book/

🎨 Nrsimhadeva paintings for TOVP interior
https://iskconnews.org/artists-create-epic-nrsimhadeva-paintings-for-tovp-interior/

🎶 New album by Radha Krishna Records
https://iskconnews.org/radha-krishna-records-unveils-reflective-new-album/

🏅 Jayapataka Swami receives Bhakti Sarvabhauma degree
https://iskconnews.org/jayapataka-swami-becomes-first-to-receive-bhakti-sarvabhauma-degree/

🌍 Devotees safe amid Middle East tensions
https://iskconnews.org/devotees-in-middle-east-remain-safe-amid-regional-tensions/

🕊 Remembering His Grace Ranjit Dasa
https://iskconnews.org/remembering-his-grace-ranjit-dasa/

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🕉 *Spiritual Articles & Insights*

📖 The importance of reading
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97145

📖 The Story of Shaubhari Muni (by Radhanath Swami)
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97152

📖 Reflecting on nirvisesa-sunyavadi-pascatya
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97160

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✨ Let us continue chanting Hare Krishna and serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
Hare Krishna 🙏

02/03/2026

🌍 ISKCON Connection Newsletter Highlights - IC Newsletter Vol.11, Issue 9, 1. March 2026

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. 🙏
Here are some important updates from the worldwide ISKCON family:
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📖 Prabhupada Nectar
Srila Prabhupada explains that chanting Hare Krishna cleanses the heart and purifies our consciousness. This simple process requires no qualification—just sincere practice.
Read more: https://vanisource.org/wiki/670301_-_Lecture_SB_06.01.07_-_San_Francisco
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🌍 ISKCON Worldwide News
🇬🇷 ISKCON Greece receives official recognition and expands book distribution
https://iskconnews.org/2025-marked-official-recognition-and-continued-growth-for-iskcon-greece/
🕊 His Holiness Badrinarayan Swami departs in Vrindavan
https://iskconnews.org/gbc-executive-committee-shares-statement-on-the-sudden-passing-of-hh-badrinarayan-swami/
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-leader-his-holiness-badrinarayan-swami-departs-in-vrindavan/
🌐 Global Bhakti Yoga Conference 2026 announced
https://iskconnews.org/2026-global-bhakti-yoga-conference-to-highlight-sacred-community/
📚 Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training strengthens ISKCON Noida outreach
https://iskconnews.org/bhakti-vriksha-leadership-training-strengthens-iskcon-noidas-outreach/
🇨🇾 ISKCON Cyprus shows steady growth and expanding programs
https://iskconnews.org/small-yatra-steady-growth-iskcon-cyprus-expands-weekly-programs-and-outreach/
🇮🇳 Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits ISKCON Mayapur
https://iskconnews.org/union-home-minister-of-india-shri-amit-shah-visits-iskcon-mayapur/
🇰🇪 Kenyan youth leader takes oath on Bhagavad-gita
https://iskconnews.org/kenyan-youth-assembly-leader-takes-oath-on-bhagavad-gita/
📖 Vedavarsity announces 21-Day Srimad Bhagavatam Reading Challenge
https://iskconnews.org/vedavarsity-announces-21-day-srimad-bhagavatam-reading-challenge/
🎉 ISKCON Aravade celebrates 52 years of Hare Krishna Festival
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-aravade-celebrates-52-years-of-hare-krishna-festival/
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🕉 Spiritual Articles & Tributes
🌸 Tribute to HH Badrinarayan Swami
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97023
🌸 Importance of humility in spiritual life
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97064
🌸 Meditation on Krishna’s transcendental pastimes
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97065
🌸 Gaura Purnima and Ekadasi discussion
https://www.dandavats.com/?p=97020
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🏛 TOVP Special
🌼 History of the first Gaura Purnima Festival in Mayapur (1972)
https://tovp.org/news/tovp-presents-the-first-iskcon-mayapur-gaura-purnima-festival-february-29-1972/
🌼 Tribute to HH Badrinarayan Maharaja, great TOVP supporter
https://tovp.org/news/his-holiness-badrinarayan-maharaja-passes-away-a-great-tovp-supporter/
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✨ Let us continue chanting Hare Krishna and serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
Hare Krishna 🙏

Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa prabhus and the entire TOVP Team are saddened on the occasion of the passing away of H.H. Badrinarayan Maharaja in Vrindaban on

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I thank you very much for your sincere appreciation, and for your feelings of imperfectness. The more you think as imperfect, the more you make actual progress in Krishna Consciousness. This hankering after perfection is seen in even the most perfect devotees. So we should never think of being perf...

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Invitation
Online Maha Istagosthi During the GBC AGM 2026
8 February 2026

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

As part of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) Annual General Meeting 2026, the GBC is hosting an online Maha Istagosthi and warmly welcomes ISKCON devotees from around the world to participate.

The program will be hosted on Zoom (limited capacity).
Once Zoom reaches capacity, devotees are requested to join via YouTube Live.
Both links are provided below.

Date: 8 February 2026
Time: 6:00 PM IST
(listed from earlier to later for ease of reference)

• USA (New York, EST): 7:30 AM
• Argentina (Buenos Aires): 9:30 AM
• UK (London, GMT): 12:30 PM
• Europe (Central Europe, CET – e.g., Paris/Berlin): 1:30 PM
• South Africa (Johannesburg, SAST): 2:30 PM
• Russia (Moscow): 3:30 PM
• India (Mumbai, IST): 6:00 PM
• Australia (Sydney, AEDT): 11:30 PM

Questions for the GBC (optional):
If you would like to submit a refl ection, suggestion or comments in advance, please submit through this form :
https://forms.gle/45rjs2uU5mAn82Ju9

Questions will be reviewed and grouped where appropriate, and will be taken up as time permits.
Due to time constraints, we may not be able to address all questions.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83013179525?pwd=tzhuAiVg8uEOjHlaNbvqNJZDdDeV3p.1

Meeting ID: 830 1317 9525
Password: ISKCON2026

YouTube Live link:
https://youtube.com/live/Cz0HANd8INY?feature=share

Note:
This program will be broadcast live on the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) YouTube channel.
If you are unable to open the link, please visit the channel directly.

We look forward to your participation and association.

– GBC Communications

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Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated March 2, 1973. I have examined the contents carefully and I think you are doing nice.