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Accelerating Devotional Service
We shall read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto Two, Chapter Three: Pure Devotional Service, Text 17. om namo bhagavate vasudevaya om namo bhagavate vasudevaya om namo bhagavate vasudevaya TEXT 17 ayur harati vai pumsam udyann astam ca yann asau tasyarte yat-ksano nita uttama-sloka-vartaya SYNONYMS ayuh—duration of life; harati—decreases; vai—certainly; pumsam—of the people; udyan—rising;...
ISKCON’s Incorporation
Srila Prabhupada incorporated ISKCON on July 13, 1966, in New York City, which corresponds to today on the Vaishnava calendar. One exchange between him and Bhavananda indicates some of the significance of the occasion: Bhavananda: In Svarup Ganj there’s one big astrologer. So, he saw your photograph, and he said, “This is the face of the most powerful spiritual personality on the planet.”...
Srila Lokanatha dasa Gosvami’s Disappearance Day
Today is Srila Lokanatha dasa Gosvami’s disappearance day. Some of his pastimes are described in Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 18: TEXT 48 tabe rupa gosani saba nija-gana lana eka-masa darasana kaila mathuraya rahiya TRANSLATION Srila Rupa Gosvami and his associates stayed in Mathura for one month and saw the Gopala Deity. TEXT 49 sange gopala-bhatta, dasa-raghunatha...
Dive into the Nectar
Books by Giriraj Swami
Dancing White Elephants
Traveling with Srila Prabhupada in India, August 1970-March 1972
I'll Build You a Temple
The epic story of challenge and triumph in the founding of the Juhu temple.
Watering the Seed
Anecdotes from the pastimes and teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
Many Moons
A recollection and celebration of the wonderful qualities, and activities of devotees who have left our vision
Life's Final Exam
Death and Dying from the Vedic Perspective
His Divine Grace
About Srila Prabhupada
The Yoga of the Heart
Discover Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti-yoga, “devotional service,” is a spiritual path that emphasizes cultivating love and devotion for a personal God—Krishna. Its practice includes activities such as chanting mantras, singing in kirtan (responsive devotional music), studying sacred texts, offering service, and developing pure love for the divine. Bhakti-yoga is an accessible path for all, regardless of age, gender, background, or social status, that leads, though the cultivation of a personal, loving relationship with God, to spiritual liberation and inner peace.
Media Repository
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Articles
Explore Giriraj Swami’s wide range of articles written since 1970. Published in Back to Godhead, Dandavats, and other journals and platforms, they offer thoughtful writings on major Vaisnava holidays, memorials to departed Vaisnavas, and a variety of spiritual themes, all deeply rooted in the teachings and life of Srila Prabhupada and offering guidance for those seeking spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of devotional service.
An Unexpected Calling
A Life Dedicated to Krishna Consciousness
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