What Are Your Kartik Vows?

As many of our regular readers know, we are now officially in the auspicious month of Kartik: the lunar month that falls across October and November. This month is described as especially dear to Krishna, and spiritualists keep it sacred by undertaking acts of devotion and vows of austerity aimed at increasing their spiritual strength, drawing them closer to Krishna. …

Month of Kartik Just a Few Days Away!

As many regular spiritualists of the Hare Krishna tradition know, the month of Kartik is just a few days away (beginning on Saturday, October 3rd). The natural charms of autumn are enhanced by the season of Kartik: the lunar month that falls across October and November. This month is described as especially dear to Krishna, and sincere spiritualists keep it …

Flashback Photo – 1984

This edition of ISKCON Toronto’s Flashback Photos features a very special local sannyasi (monk) receiving his “sannyasa initiation” (spiritual vows). It shouldn’t be too hard to guess who this is, but we still encourage comments for those who would like to venture a guess! Initiation involves a sincere spiritualist taking to specific vows and also taking instruction from a spiritual …