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Welcome to ISKCON Chennai

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple

Founder Acharya: A. C. Bhaktivedanda Swami Prabhupada

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Tulasi-Saligrama Vivaha - 16 Nov

Tulasi-Saligrama Vivaha (Marriage)

Join us for the grandest celebration of the month! Tulasi Shaligram Vivaha is a divine wedding ceremony uniting Tulasi Devi and Lord Shaligram, symbolizing the union of devotion and divinity. This unique and joyful festival includes colorful processions, traditional rituals, and a festive feast, celebrating divine love and dedication.

  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Last Day of Kartik & Special Kirtan with Lamp Offerings

Conclude the auspicious Kartik month with a heartfelt offering of lamps. Known as the month of deep devotion, Kartik’s final day is celebrated with special kirtans and vibrant lamp offerings, filling the temple with light and joy. Join us in this luminous devotion to Lord Krishna.

  • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Utthana Ekadashi & Bhisma Panchak Start

On this sacred Ekadashi, devotees observe fasting and prayers to honor Lord Vishnu’s awakening from his four-month divine slumber. It also marks the beginning of Bhisma Panchak, the last five days of the holy month of Kartik, where devotees intensify their devotion. Participate in the special observances, kirtans, and meditations with our community.

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Gopasthami – November 9

Celebrate the joyous festival of Gopasthami, honoring Lord Krishna as the protector of cows. This sacred day marks Krishna’s first day as a young cowherd boy in Vrindavan, a role he cherished deeply. Join us for special kirtans, puja ceremonies, and offerings dedicated to the divine bond between Lord Krishna and the cows.

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Spiritual Courses

ISKCON Centre for Value Education (ICVE)

Knowledge elevates; spiritual knowledge transcends!

ICVE is an academic educational initiative of ISKCON at Chennai for contemplative study, deeper understanding, and real life application of ancient Indian philosophical scriptures with an aim to provide value-based character reformation. It is a nonprofit cultural education center dedicated to sharing the experience of self-transformation at three levels — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to teach a simpler, more natural way of life.

Courses Offered

StudyGita.com

ISKCON Chennai's online teaching portal

ISKCON Chennai’s online teaching portal, StudyGita.com, offers a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to the study and practice of the Bhagavad-gita. The platform’s signature course, Gita Made Easy, has been attended by over 20,000 students, reflecting its popularity and effectiveness.

StudyGita.com aims to provide an engaging and immersive learning experience, catering to both beginners and advanced students. By combining traditional teachings with modern technology, it supports users in deepening their understanding of the Gita’s spiritual teachings and integrating them into daily life.

For more details visit www.studygita.com

Courses Offered

ISKCON Youth Services

Leadership Training

We equip students with techniques and principles to develop into future leaders.

Youth Seminars

We address contemporary challenges facing youth and practical solutions

Ancient Wisdom

We introduce the scientific and accessible principles of ancient Indian wisdom.

Real Happiness

We offer insights into achieving true happiness and success, free from modern stress.

Engaging Activities

We facilitate practical application through voluntary social services, alternative lifestyle experiences like camps, and the “Ullaas” youth festival for entertainment and enlightenment.

Corporate / College programs

Intellectual education shapes the mind, but value-based education nurtures the heart. Without training the heart, education risks leading to undesirable outcomes. To foster character development in workplaces, homes, and communities, it is crucial to cultivate a principle-centered life grounded in honesty, compassion, gratitude, and responsibility.

To instill such values, ISKCON organizes seminars for students and young professionals on critical topics like Anger Management, Stress Management, and Time Management. These sessions, led by our experienced devotees, are tailored to meet the specific needs of colleges and corporate environments..

For details WhatsApp +91 98402 29226

Children Courses

Children are often considered as pure and divine, yet today they face increasing stress and negative influences, which can lead them away from spiritual values and God. To reconnect them with the joy of spirituality, BPSS organizes enriching programs across Chennai. These programs, held at 60 locations managed by devoted volunteers, feature prayer, bhajans, Hare Krishna mantra meditation, story sessions, indoor games, English rhymes, songs, craft activities, and delicious free prasadam.

Additionally, BPSS reaches over 9,000 students weekly through programs in about 20 schools, promoting spiritual joy among young minds. Our temple also hosts field trips for notable schools such as PSBB, P.S. Hr. Sec. School, Vidya Mandir, and Anna Adarsh, offering students a taste of temple culture and engaging them with devotional stories and quizzes. For more details or to arrange a program at your school, please contact 80725 99295 between 11 am and 5 pm.

ISKCON near you for families – Bhakti Vriksha

ISKCON Bhakti Vriksha programs promote spiritual growth through small, supportive groups that emphasize devotional practices and community building. Participants engage in regular study of sacred texts like the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, as well as bhajans and service activities. These intimate gatherings foster deeper spiritual understanding, meaningful connections, and support the growth of Krishna consciousness in local communities.

In Chennai, around 75 Bhakti Vriksha centers host weekly meetings. These centres focus on training families in the Vedic way of life, centred on God, and nurturing a holistic spiritual practice.

Services

Book Store

Explore a wealth of Vedic knowledge at our ISKCON bookshop, where you can find the globally acclaimed Bhagavad-gita As It Is and Srimad-Bhagavatam, among other top-selling spiritual texts. Our extensive collection includes not only these seminal works but also a variety of books for children. Additionally, we offer a selection of audio and video CDs, children’s books, greetings, and Vedic scriptures. Discover the treasures of ancient wisdom and enrich your spiritual journey with our diverse range of publications.

Matchless Gifts

A one-stop for all your devotional needs! We offer Deities, Deity dresses, puja paraphernalia, meditation beads, and a variety of photos and posters. Browse our selection of calendars, dhotis, kurtas, T-shirts, and women’s clothing. Find unique gift items like fancy handbags, keychains, car hangers, wall clocks, flower vases, silver mementos, home décor items and photo frames, all infused with our tradition and cultural heritage. We also feature cow products such as pure cow ghee, soap powder, danta-manjan, and go-arka. Don’t miss our jewelry section, which includes special crystal pendants, neck beads, and bangles.

Function Hall

Celebrate your special moments under the divine blessings of Sri Sri Radha Krishna Our venue features two versatile halls: 

  • A spacious main hall with a capacity of over 500 guests and 
  • A charming mini hall suitable for gatherings of around 100+. 

These halls, situated on the ground floor, are ideal for weddings, engagements, receptions, seminars, and various cultural activities.

We provide a range of services including decoration, catering, photography, Nadhaswaram, and purohit (priest) services. Professionally managed, our facility caters to everything from corporate events to intimate family celebrations, including mehendi, birthday parties, and grand receptions.

Shuddha Sattva Restaurant

Situated in tranquil natural surroundings away from the hustle of city life, our temple restaurant, ‘Shuddha Sattva,’ offers a serene dining experience where every item is affectionately seasoned with love. Shuddha Sattva not only serves pure vegetarian meals but everything served is first offered to Lord Krishna – thus the meals are not only tasty but truly transcendental. As a result, it satisfies not only the palate but also elevates the consciousness!

 Known for its clean, inviting atmosphere, it also features a prasadam shop with sweets, savouries and cakes. Our cakes are crafted to perfection—blending rich flavours and moist textures into delightful, indulgent treats. Must-try offerings include samosas and Gulab jamun. Guests can savour wholesome meals and delectable desserts while enjoying the peaceful environment and the temple’s divine energy. Don’t miss the signature weekend buffet, featuring a spread of 25 delicious vegetarian dishes.

Guest House

The Vrindavana Guesthouse, located within the temple grounds, offers affordable rooms ideal for attendees of temple programs. Guests can enjoy clean, well-maintained accommodations with essential amenities. Situated away from the hustle and grind of everyday life, the tranquil setting creates a destressing atmosphere where one can unwind and immerse in spirituality, providing a detox from the material world. This serene environment enhances the spiritual experience, offering not just a place to stay but an enriching retreat that blends ancient traditions with modern comforts, perfect for those seeking peace and renewal.

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Donations

Anna Daan

Anna Daan is Maha Daan. Lord Krishna is extremely pleased to bless a devotee who renders even a little service to Him. Please grab the opportunity to get the blessings of Lord Krishna by rendering this important service of Anna Daan where each and every temple guest is served prasadam.
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Vaishnav Bhojan

Lord Krishna is pleased when His devotees are served nicely! And here is an easy way to attain everlasting prosperity! Feed the Vaishnavas staying in the temple. Make them a part of your special celebrations and invite their blessings! Sponsor a mega feast for the temple inmates!
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General Donation

Vedic philosophy explains that the purpose and perfection of everything is revealed when we use everything in the service of the Lord. Thank you for your generous contribution and rest assured, 100% of your donation will be used in the service of Supreme Lord Krishna!
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Pushpa Seva

The Supreme Personality of Godhead Flowers form an important part of the daily attire and worship of our Deities. They are often adorned with one or more flower garlands. Scripture describes the Lord as wearing a vaijayanti garland. Offer Krishna the flowers of your devotion and make your life fragrant!
Rs 3001/-
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Deity Bhoga

If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.—BG 9.26
Lunch(Rajbhog) offering to the deities! An elaborate preparation of various types of dry sabjis, variety rice, daal, Fried preparations, Paneer gravy, spinach, sweets etc. Sponsor the Raaj bhog and a special prayer for you and your family.
Rs 2501/- .
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Arati Seva

The arati ceremony involves offering the Lord different pleasing items of worship and honour such as incense, ghee-wick lamps, water, cloth, scented flowers, chamara (yak-tail) and a peacock fan. Worship the Lord by sponsoring the arati seva where all seven arati of the day would be offered in your name with a special prayer for you and your family.
Rs 4001/-
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Darshan Arati | ISKCON Chennai | 15 Nov 2024
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.21 नायं सुखापो भगवान्देहिनां गोपिकासुत: । ज्ञानिनां चात्मभूतानां यथा भक्तिमतामिह ॥ २१ ॥ nāyaṁ sukhāpo bhagavān dehināṁ gopikā-sutaḥ jñānināṁ cātma-bhūtānāṁ yathā bhaktimatām iha Synonyms na — not; ayam — this; sukha-āpaḥ — very easily obtainable, or an object of happiness; bhagavān — the Supreme Personality of Godhead; dehinām — of persons in the bodily concept of life, especially the karmīs; gopikā-sutaḥ — Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā (Kṛṣṇa as the son of Vasudeva is called Vāsudeva, and as the son of mother Yaśodā He is known as Kṛṣṇa); jñāninām ca — and of the jñānīs, who try to be free from material contamination; ātma-bhūtānām — of self-sufficient yogīs; yathā — as; bhakti-matām — of the devotees; iha — in this world. Translation The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, the son of mother Yaśodā, is accessible to devotees engaged in spontaneous loving service, but He is not as easily accessible to mental speculators, to those striving for self-realization by severe austerities and penances, or to those who consider the body the same as the self. Purport Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the son of mother Yaśodā, is very easily available to devotees, but not to tapasvīs, yogīs, jñānīs and others who have a bodily concept of life. Although they may sometimes be called śānta-bhaktas, real bhakti begins with dāsya-rasa. Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (4.11): ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham mama vartmānuvartante manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ “As living entities surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.” Everyone is seeking Kṛṣṇa, for He is the Supersoul of all individual souls. Everyone loves his body and wants to protect it because he is within the body as the soul, and everyone loves the soul because the soul is part and parcel of the Supersoul. Therefore, everyone is actually seeking to achieve happiness by reviving his relationship with the Supersoul. As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā (15.15), vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ: “By all the Vedas, it is I who am to be known.” Therefore, the karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and saintly persons are all seeking Kṛṣṇa. But by following in the footsteps of devotees who are in a direct relationship with Kṛṣṇa, especially the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, one can reach the supreme position of associating with Kṛṣṇa. As it is said, vṛndāvanaṁ parityajya padam ekaṁ na gacchati: Kṛṣṇa does not leave Vṛndāvana even for a moment. The vṛndāvana-vāsīs — mother Yaśodā, Kṛṣṇa’s friends and Kṛṣṇa’s conjugal lovers, the younger gopīs with whom He dances — have very intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa, and if one follows in the footsteps of these devotees, Kṛṣṇa is available. Although the nitya-siddha expansions of Kṛṣṇa always remain with Kṛṣṇa, if those engaged in sādhana-siddhi follow in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa’s nitya-siddha associates, such sādhana-siddhas also can easily attain Kṛṣṇa without difficulty. But there are those who are attached to bodily concepts of life. Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, for example, have very prestigious positions, and thus they have the sense of being very exalted īśvaras. In other words, because Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva are guṇa-avatāras and have exalted positions, they have some small sense of being like Kṛṣṇa. But the pure devotees who inhabit Vṛndāvana do not possess any bodily conception. They are fully dedicated to the service of the Lord in sublime affection, premā. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended, premā pum-artho mahān: the highest perfection of life is premā, pure love in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. And mother Yaśodā appears to be the topmost of devotees who have attained this perfection.
Srimad Bhagavatam - 10.9.21 | HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj | November 15, 2024 !
ŚB 10.9.20 नेमं विरिञ्चो न भवो न श्रीरप्यङ्गसंश्रया । प्रसादं लेभिरे गोपी यत्तत्प्राप विमुक्तिदात् ॥ २० ॥ nemaṁ viriñco na bhavo na śrīr apy aṅga-saṁśrayā prasādaṁ lebhire gopī yat tat prāpa vimuktidāt Synonyms na — not; imam — this exalted position; viriñcaḥ — Lord Brahmā; na — nor; bhavaḥ — Lord Śiva; na — nor; śrīḥ — the goddess of fortune; api — indeed; aṅga-saṁśrayā — although she is always the better half of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; prasādam — mercy; lebhire — obtained; gopī — mother Yaśodā; yat tat — as that which; prāpa — obtained; vimukti-dāt — from Kṛṣṇa, who gives deliverance from this material world. Translation Neither Lord Brahmā, nor Lord Śiva, nor even the goddess of fortune, who is always the better half of the Supreme Lord, can obtain from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the deliverer from this material world, such mercy as received by mother Yaśodā. Purport This is a comparative study between mother Yaśodā and other devotees of the Lord. As stated in Caitanya-caritāmṛta (Ādi 5.142), ekale īśvara kṛṣṇa, āra saba bhṛtya: the only supreme master is Kṛṣṇa, and all others are His servants. Kṛṣṇa has the transcendental quality of bhṛtya-vaśyatā, becoming subordinate to His bhṛtya, or servant. Now, although everyone is bhṛtya and although Kṛṣṇa has the quality of becoming subordinate to His bhṛtya, the position of mother Yaśodā is the greatest. Lord Brahmā is bhṛtya, a servant of Kṛṣṇa, and he is ādi-kavi, the original creator of this universe (tene brahma hṛdā ya ādi-kavaye). Nonetheless, even he could not obtain such mercy as mother Yaśodā. As for Lord Śiva, he is the topmost Vaiṣṇava (vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ). What to speak of Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, the goddess of fortune, Lakṣmī, is the Lord’s constant companion in service, since she always associates with His body. But even she could not get such mercy. Therefore Mahārāja Parīkṣit was surprised, thinking, “What did mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja do in their previous lives by which they got such a great opportunity, the opportunity to be the affectionate father and mother of Kṛṣṇa?” In this verse there are three negative pronouncements — na, na, na. When anything is uttered three times — “do it, do it, do it” — one should understand that this is meant to indicate great stress on a fact. In this verse, we find na lebhire, na lebhire, na lebhire. Yet mother Yaśodā is in the supermost exalted position, and thus Kṛṣṇa has become completely subordinate to her. The word vimuktidāt is also significant. There are different types of liberation, such as sāyujya, sālokya, sārūpya, sārṣṭi and sāmīpya, but vimukti means “special mukti.” When after liberation one is situated on the platform of prema-bhakti, one is said to have achieved vimukti, “special mukti.” Therefore the word na is mentioned. That exalted platform of premā is described by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as premā pum-artho mahān, and mother Yaśodā naturally acts in such an exalted position in loving affairs. She is therefore a nitya-siddha devotee, an expansion of Kṛṣṇa’s hlādinī potency, His potency to enjoy transcendental bliss through expansions who are special devotees (ānanda-cinmaya-rasa-pratibhāvitābhiḥ). Such devotees are not sādhana-siddha.
SB_10.9.20 - Mercy beyond compare - the exalted position of Mother Yasoda !
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Atul KadamAtul Kadam
17:52 06 Aug 24
ISKCON is a must-visit in Chennai. The peaceful vibes and beautiful architecture really stick with you .
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11:01 06 Aug 24
Temple is very clean and less crowded. A perfect place to escape from chaos of life
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16:13 28 Jul 24
Good place to calm down in the evening listening to Hare Krishna Chants..Prasadams also very nice and beautiful decoration of deity adds to the charm of the Iskcon center... Enough parking is available and approach road is little bit narrow..
Biswa subhamBiswa subham
19:26 20 Jul 24
Perfect divine place . You will love the place specially evening time if you are joining the bhajan. Good Pure veg restaurant is available with reasonable price . Party hall is available for birthday and other celebrations. If you are travelling with own vehicle then it’s good but don’t depend on Ola or Uber after 8 PM it’s rare to get .
LalithSurya PVLalithSurya PV
05:54 16 Jun 24
The place was well-maintained, pleasant and calm. There are frequent aarthis and chantings of lord Krishna. They also have a separate food court and they serve various drinks, pizzas etc. The prasadam offered was also very tasty and hygienic.
KSKS
03:06 02 Jun 24
Great infrastructure with good maintenance, People’s over here are very devotional. But over here the canteen items are bit costly.Caution: ⚠️ Be careful there are many snakes over here, When I visited the temple they are catching snakes.Overall Experience:Maintenance: 4.5/5Service: 4/5Thanks 😊
Ispita SahaIspita Saha
19:16 11 May 24
This is a place where you forget all your anxiety, depression,other tensions and chant the name of Krishna. There are lots of devotees praying for their well-being. The ambience is very peaceful and makes our mind refreshed. The place is beautifully decorated. I would surely recommend everyone to visit here.
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04:30

Mangal Arati

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05:30

Tulasi-Puja

Honoring Tulasi plant

07:30

Sringar darshan

Greeting the Deities in new outfit

07:50

Guru-Puja

Honoring the Founder-acharya

08:00

Srimad Bhagavatam

Discourse from Vedic scripture

12:30

Raj Bhoga arati

Post noon worship

16:15

Usthapana arati

Early evening worship

19:00

Sandhya arati

Evening worship ceremony

20:30

Shayana arati

Last worship ceremony of the day