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Devotees Say Their Goodbyes to Yamuna Devi at Alachua Memorial

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 31 Dec 2011

Around 200 devotees attended a memorial service for Yamuna Devi, an ISKCON pioneer, award-winning chef and much loved friend and guide, in Alachua, Florida on Tuesday December 27th.

The Hungarian Parliament Passes A New Law On Religion

By Krishna-lila Dasi for ISKCON News on 31 Dec 2011

On the 30th of December, the Hungarian Parliament passed the new religious law that is in lieu of the one cancelled by the Constitutional Court earlier in December. The next two months will still remain crucial in defining ISKCON Hungary`s future for decades.

Fight for the Yamuna River Reaches Indian Parliament

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 31 Dec 2011

After a whole year of active protesting and lobbying by sadhus, devotees, and environmentalists, it looks like the fight for the Yamuna River is finally reaching its peak, with the issue snowballing its way into Indian Parliament on December 18th.

Personal Resolutions... Global Revolutions...

By Sutapa Das for sutapamonk.blogspot.com on 30 Dec 2011

A famous Christian leader once reminisced about his desire to change the entire world. After years of hard work he gave up, and instead shifted his focus to changing his country. Even that proved difficult, so he reverted to changing his town. When that failed, he thought he would at least try to change his family. Surprise surprise, they weren't having any of it! In his old age he realised his fatal mistake.

Open Services at New Vrindaban, ISKCON's First Farm Community

By New Vrindaban Communications for ISKCON News on 30 Dec 2011

New Vrindaban looking for devotees to help with the day-to-day operations as well as with implementation of Srila Prabhupada's instructions through the Master Plan.

Discover the Health Benefits of Juicing Carrots

By Paul Fassa for Natural News on 30 Dec 2011

Juicing is the fast track to good health. Using organic vegetables for juicing allows you to take in more vegetables at one time than you would by eating raw or cooked vegetables.

Home Remedies Relieve Tooth and Gum Pain

By JB Bardot for Natural News on 30 Dec 2011

Most people hate going to the dentist. Basic home care can be enhanced with a variety of herbal and homeopathic treatments to relieve pain and resolve minor gum and tooth problems.

Russian Court Says Key Text of Hare Krishna Movement Is Not 'Extremist`

By Contributors for Varied sources on 29 Dec 2011

A Russian court decided Wednesday not to ban a religious text central to the global Hare Krishna movement, rejecting claims that the text is "extremist" and ending a case that has angered Hindus around the world. A compilation of articles from the worldwide media.

The Court of Tomsk Dismisses the State Prosecutor's Stand to Ban Bhagavad Gita As-It-Is: ISKCON`s Press Release

By Vrajendra Nandana Das for ISKCON News on 28 Dec 2011

The court in the Siberian city of Tomsk today dismissed the state prosecutor's stand that the "Bhagavad Gita as-it-is" be branded as an "extremist" literature.

Hearts Transformed at Alachua’s Festival of the Holy Name

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 24 Dec 2011

Around 1,000 local devotees as well as visitors from Atlanta, Miami, New York, and California gathered in Alachua, Florida on November 25th and 26th this year for the second annual Festival of the Holy Name—a uniquely immersive kirtan experience.

ISKCON`s GBC Remembers Yamuna Devi

By ISKCON`s GBC for ISKCON News on 24 Dec 2011

With great sadness, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, deeply mourn the departure of Her Grace Yamuna Devi. She dedicated the last 45 years of her life to the worship of Krishna and Srila Prabhupada. She was a mentor, guide, and friend to many and a beloved member and hero of ISKCON.

New Executive Director Speaks Out on Major Changes in GBC Structure

By Madhava Smullen on 24 Dec 2011

The Governing Body Commission (GBC), ISKCON’s top management authority, has recently introduced a completely new Executive Structure to increase its productivity and transparency.

Although Disappointed, Hungarian ISKCON Devotees Prepare for Christmas Food Distribution With Full Steam

By Krishna-lila Dasi for ISKCON News on 23 Dec 2011

There was a window of hope for Hungarian Krishna-believers and many other religious organizations when on the 19th of December, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Hungary struck down the restrictive religious law. However, it all evaporated less than two days later.

Sentimental Spirituality Suffocates the Soul

By Mukunda Goswami for ISKCON News on 23 Dec 2011

The Bhagwat Purana instructs that `Both by rising and by setting, the sun decreases the duration of life of everyone`, and that this holds true for all, except for those who utilise their time meditating and discussing topics of God.

Gita Ban: Mumbai`s High Court Ask Centre About Representation in Russia

By Contributor for indianexpress.com on 23 Dec 2011

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the government of India to consider representing the country before the court in Russia to defend the Bhagwad Gita, the holy Hindu scripture which is facing a ban there.