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The brahmanas and the cows, must be given all protection

namo brahmanya-devaya go-brahmana-hitaya ca jagad-dhitaya krsnaya govindaya namo namah “My Lord, You are the well-wisher of the cows and the brahmanas, and You are the well-wisher of the entire human society and world.” (Vishnu Purana 1.19.65) In this prayer special mention is made of teh protection of the cows and brahmanas. Brahmanas are the symbol […]

Caring for cows

The Vedic sciptures and the Hindu tradition stress that humans depend so much on our relationship with cows and bulls. The gentle and innocent cow is our mother, for she nourishes us with life-giving milk. The powerful bull is our father, producing grains in the fields. We must treat all life as sacred, but we […]

Festivals – Experience a Cultural Carnival

With festivals, everyone gets stuck in to put on a show that will leave you feeling blissful from the great kirtan (spiritual music), intrigued by the interactive discussions, overweight from the culinary delights and altogether mesmerised! The festivals are generally coordinated by the temples at which IPS has bases: Bhaktivedanta Manor (Watford), Birmingham, Leicester, or […]

ISKCON Pandava Sena

Curious about spirituality but tired of religious dogma? Inquisitive about God and what the supreme personality may be like? Looking for a solution to the frustration experienced in this world? Wondering if ancient wisdom has anything relevant to say about life today? Persuaded by science and opposed to blind faith? ISKCON Pandava Sena (IPS) is […]

Creating a Display/Shrine

You can make displays for the classroom, corridor, foyer or elsewhere. They are particularly useful for special projects/days or multicultural events. They are a creative activity for your pupils, and can be linked to a relevant scheme of work. They also help inform others about the work of the RE department, and stimulate interest in […]

The Sadhu’s Blessings

This story is an example of one that can be effectively used to explore Hindu concepts, specifically the notions of the atman (true self), karma and reincarnation. The Sadhus Blessing (pdf download, 4mb)

Spirituality & Fun

A ‘spiritual youth group’? What does that mean? What do you get up to? Do you sit on the floor of a temple and recite chants for hours and deprive yourselves of food, water and sleep? Not quite. We get up to all sorts. Our annual summer trips take more than a hundred of us […]

New Gokula

Britain’s only centre for cow protection and working oxen: New Gokul was launched in 2003 as ‘Britain’s only centre for cow protection and working oxen’. After numerous planning applications and even a public enquiry, Hertsmere Borough Councillors voted on 30th August to approve the scheme. The members were happy with the design, siting and sustainable […]

Cow Protection

â€œHoly Cow!â€ Weâ€™ve all heard that expletive enough times, but what on earth is holy about a cow? To find that out, we need to go to India. In the Indian villagerâ€™s agrarian lifestyle, conserving natural resources is an integral part of daily existence. He uses natureâ€™s gifts directly to manufacture all his necessities, from […]

Food For All wins an Award

Parasurama dasa: Food For All won the â€˜Recycling Project of the Year Award 2008â€². It was a nationwide award with hundreds of organizations involved. The award ceremony happened at the Juryâ€™s Hotel on great Russels street, which is next to Bury place the sight of the first Radha Krishna Temple. Television and newspapers were involved. […]

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