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Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja
Each year on Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja day, we remember, hear, and talk about Srila Prabhupada, and by doing so, we keep him present in our lives. I first saw Srila Prabhupada at Brandeis University in Boston, where he had just concluded a program. I had come too late to hear him, but the next day I visited the storefront ISKCON temple on Glenville Avenue, where he was scheduled to speak....
Sri Krishna Janmashtami—Lord Krishna’s Appearance
We read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto Ten, Chapter Two: “Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Krsna in the Womb.” TEXT 18 tato jagan-mangalam acyutamsam samahitam sura-sutena devi dadhara sarvatmakam atma-bhutam kastha yathananda-karam manastah SYNONYMS tatah—thereafter; jagat-mangalam—auspiciousness for all living entities in all the universes of the creation; acyuta-amsam—the Supreme...
The Best Welfare Activity
“There are different kinds of welfare activities in this material world, but the supreme welfare activity is the spreading of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. . . . [E]veryone is under obligations to karma and its reactions. No one can change this. Therefore the śāstra says: One should endeavor for that which is never obtained by wandering up and down the universe as a result of the reactions of karma. What...
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
Access Giriraj Swami’s lectures archive, a rich source of knowledge for those seeking to understand Krishna consciousness. The Media Repository offers 3,000+ searchable lectures in video, audio, and text, covering a range of topics, clarifying spiritual concepts, and providing practical guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or a curious newcomer, it will inspire you on your spiritual journey.
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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