Synopsis
ISKCON is an acronym that stands for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. We are an active community in the Washington, DC area.This is where you can hear music, lectures, narrations, talks, and seminars from our temple.ISKCON was founded by the exceptional Indian gentleman A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The Hare Krishna movement is part of his ongoing mission to present Gaudia Vaishnavism to the world. We hope that you enjoy these audio recordings.
Episodes
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SB 3.28-29 Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 28-29
16/04/2018 Duration: 01h25minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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Highly Classified Information - Ravindra Svarupa dasa
16/04/2018 Duration: 51minToday we'll explore how the four principles that Krishna Bhakti devotees follow are not just moral principles, but also principles of cognition.
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SB 3.28 Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 28
09/04/2018 Duration: 01h22minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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God and War - Chaitanya Caran das
09/04/2018 Duration: 50minDoes religion cause war? This is an often asked question with no easy answers. Today we'll explore some of the real causes of war and also take a look at the purpose of religion from the perspective of Krishna Bhakti.
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Capital Kirtan - Avig Pointi
07/04/2018 Duration: 46minA kirtan recorded on the Murli in the temple room of ISKCON of DC, with Avig Pointi on lead vocal. This kirtan was part of the Capital Kirtan weekend organized by Shyam Patel and Amritha Sridhar.
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Capital Kirtan - Yash Gupta & Bhaktin Lakshmi
05/04/2018 Duration: 24minA kirtan recorded on the Murli in the temple room of ISKCON of DC. Yash and Lakshmi on vocals. This kirtan was part of the Capital Kirtan weekend organized by Shyam Patel and Amritha Sridhar.
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Kirtan Revolution - Rukmini Dasi & Yash Gupta
02/04/2018 Duration: 01h06minLord Caitanya taught the practice of Kirtan as a revolution, but a revolution of the heart. How does kirtan cause our heart to change? What is the best way to participate in kirtan so we really hear the mantra and feel the change happening? After Rukmini Dasi's talk, we transition directly into a kirtan lead by Yash Gupta, as part of the Capital Kirtan weekend organized by Amritha Sridhar and Shyam Gupta.
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The Great Lord Rama - Gaura Vani
26/03/2018 Duration: 01h02minOn this special festival Sunday, we'll hear stories from the Ramayana epic interspersed with music meditation, in a presentation that is known as Lila Kirtan.
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SB 3.27-28 Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 27-28
26/03/2018 Duration: 01h26minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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SB 3.27 Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 27
19/03/2018 Duration: 55minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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To Eternity and Beyond - Vraja Vihari Das
19/03/2018 Duration: 47minThe Gita says we are indestructible souls, different from our bodies. We will explore what that means to us in our day-to-day lives and spiritual practices.
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SB 3.26b Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 26b
12/03/2018 Duration: 01h22minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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My Spiritual Journey - Narayani Dasi
12/03/2018 Duration: 42minNarayani dasi shares her story as an early disciple of Srila Prabhupada, her service as a writer and a priest, and now, as she travels and teaches the world, as a woman and a guru in ISKCON.
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SB 3.26 Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 26
05/03/2018 Duration: 01h23minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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The Miracle of Mahaprabhu - Anuttama dasa
05/03/2018 Duration: 45minAmong social reformers and spiritual teachers of the past, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu stands out. Today, in a period of great cynicism, lack of faith in leadership, and growing tension between peoples and cultures of the world, Mahaprabhu offers us a practical formula for social renewal and self awareness.
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New Year 2018 - Srivani devi dasi
26/02/2018 Duration: 32minRecorded in the ISKCON of DC temple room on New Year's Eve.
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Prayerful Chanting - Giri Govardhana dasa
19/02/2018 Duration: 48minThere are many extraordinary benefits that come from chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra, but in order for us to receive those benefits we need to endeavor to chant in the right way. If we approach our chanting not simply as a form of meditation, but rather as an encounter between the soul and the Divine, we will be able to bring a mood of heartfelt prayer to our chanting which can help us tremendously.
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Bhakti & Ayurveda - Vidarbha dasi
12/02/2018 Duration: 44minWhat is Ayurveda and what is its connection with Bhakti? Does Ayurveda support a bhakti lifestyle? How does a bhakti yoga practitioner derive the key benefits of Ayurveda?
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SB 3.25b Lecture: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 3 Chapter 25b
29/01/2018 Duration: 01h18minLecture by Vraja Vihari das. This Srimad Bhagavatam is translated into English from Sanskrit by the Founder Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupāda. Lectures on the Srimad Bhagavatam are held on Sunday mornings at our temple. In order to understand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, it is essential to become familiar not only with the translations of the verses, but also with the commentaries on the verses by Srila Prabhupāda. These commentaries are available free online: http://vedabase.com/en/sb/1 As well as for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Srimad-Bhagavatam-First-Divine-Bhaktivedanta-Prabhupada-ebook/dp/B0082COOZA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410049087&sr=1-1&keywords=Srimad-Bhagavatam+Bhaktivedanta For the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto-his-divine-grace-a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhupada/1118040387?ean=2940148182207 And for iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/srimad-bhagavatam-first-canto/id548453776?mt=11 A
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Ideal Worship - Vraja Vihari Das
29/01/2018 Duration: 46minThis week we will discuss the Deities that grace the ISKCON of DC temple: Who are They? Are They “idols” as warned against in Abrahamic traditions? Why do we take such care in worshipping Them? How can we develop a relationship with Them?