Spiritual Talks

Bhakti Bhringa Govinda Swami joined the Krishna consciousness movement in Buffalo, NY, in 1971, receiving initiation from Srila Prabhupada that same year. He served in ISKCON centers in Buffalo and Toronto before moving to Vrindavan in 1977. From 1979 to 1987, he served in ISKCON temples in Greece, Israel, Italy, and France. Returning to Vrindavan in 1987, he established the Food For Life program. Known for his lively congregational chanting events, he became a GBC member in 2000 and currently serves as zonal secretary for various regions.

joined ISKCON in London and was initiated by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada in 1972. Maharaj has served in various places around the world including, UK and Europe, Africa, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and America. Maharaj is well known for his ecstatic kirtans, harinam and book distribution in the line of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Maharaj’s quick wit, humility and loving personal nature is very uplifting and inspires us all to take shelter of the Lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna.

A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Indradyumna Swami serves as a traveling preacher and guru in the Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition. He travels globally, teaching the Bhagavad-gita and leading kirtan chanting of the Hare Krishna maha mantra. His annual activities include coordinating the Festival in Polish Baltic coast from June to September and leading pilgrimages to Vrindavan during the sacred month of Kartik. He documents his experiences in “The Diary of a Traveling Preacher,” now in its eighth volume, published annually as a book.

A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Jayadvaita Swami serves as an editor, publisher, and teacher within ISKCON. He played a significant role in editing Prabhupada’s books, received initiation in 1968, and co-founded the Vrindaban Institute for Higher Education in 1987. Since 1988, he has directed the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust in Africa. From 1991 to 1998, he was the editor-in-chief of Back to Godhead magazine. Although he doesn’t initiate disciples, he contributes widely to publishing and teaches Krishna consciousness philosophy and culture.

Devamrita Swami’s journey from a devout Christian upbringing to immersion in Krishna consciousness began at Yale University in 1972 after encountering Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. Since joining ISKCON full-time in 1973, he has dedicated over three decades to spreading the message of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam worldwide. As an author and member of ISKCON’s Governing Body, he inspires spiritual seekers globally and advocates for socially-conscious approaches to spirituality, sustainability, and economics.

Originally from New Zealand, Bhakti Caitanya Swami joined the Hare Krishna movement in London, early in 1973. Almost a year before, as a philosophy student at Auckland University, he had first seen his future spiritual master walking across the campus with his followers. Srila Prabhupada initiated Bhakti Caitanya Swami later in 1973, giving him the name Raghubir Dasa. Eleven years later in Mayapur, the order of sannyasa was awarded to Bhakti Caitanya Swami who is an initiating spiritual master for many devotees around the world.

Born in Mumbai, later shifted to Hyderabad in 1984, where she became closely connected to ISKCON Secunderabad. She received initiation from H.H. Jayapataka Swami in 1998 in Atlanta, USA. With degrees in Commerce, Education, and Management of Voluntary Organizations, she currently serves as the Principal of ISKCON’s Divine Touch School. Alongside her husband, H.G. Samba Das, President of ISKCON Visakhapatnam, she manages various responsibilities and initiated the successful Bhakti Yoga Residential Summer camp in Visakhapatnam for school children.

Originally from London, UK, he graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in Politics and Philosophy, later earning a Master’s from Birkbeck University of London. With a background in Motivation and Leadership Consulting, he contributes to various initiatives through workshops. Known for his speaking and preaching skills, he addresses topics like “Empowerment through Yoga and Meditation,” “Leadership from Within,” and “Stress Management.” He is a senior disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami.

Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami, previously known as Sutapa Das, is a spiritual author, mentor, and teacher. After graduating from UCL in 2002, he embraced full-time monastic life to deepen his spirituality and share timeless principles. For over two decades at ISKCON UK’s headquarters, Bhaktivedanta Manor, he pioneered the School of Bhakti, led monastic training programs, authored ten books, and accepted lifetime renunciation vows in 2022. Now a globe-trotter, he teaches in various settings, aiming to spread wisdom in a materialistic world.