Bhakti Wisdom

I was walking with a friend as we approached the temple’s back gate. I noticed a grey car parked nearby. The roof was down, and a man in his late fifties sat inside, listening to music on headphones. I had spoken to him before when I saw him in the…

Everyone inclined to spirituality needs to experience Sundays at the Bhaktivedanta Manor temple.  Thousands of pilgrims come to offer prayers and service. Some devotees drive for hours to offer a little prayer and take blessings, have devotee association, participate in kirtan, relish prasadam, and render some service. It is extraordinary…

Gaura Purnima is a festival that celebrates “giving” and sharing mercy. Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared 539 years ago to give everyone an equal chance to attain Goloka Vrindavan, irrespective of background, profession, or gender.  This week, we celebrated Gaura Purnima at Bhaktivedanta Manor. My service began at 4:30am, and by the…