{"id":32396,"date":"2025-09-15T08:52:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/?page_id=32396"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:23:53","slug":"batb-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iskconeducation.org\/de\/batb-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"BATB Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

– ISKCON Ministry of Education, 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Chattarpur, India, 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Moscow (Sri Sri Dayal Nitai Sacisuta temple), Russia, 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Latvia & Lith<\/strong><\/a><\/a>uania<\/strong><\/a> 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Punjabi Bagh, 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Delhi, 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ISKCON Germany & Switzerland, 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Ministry of Education program for BATB week 2025<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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07\/09\/2025 – The Science of Self-Realization
by HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami ACBSP (8min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/09\/2025 – Teachings of Queen Kunti
by HG Narayani Devi Dasi ACBSP (10 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/09\/2025 – Perfect Questions Perfect Answers
by Brahma Tirtha d\u0101sa ACBSP (15 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\/09\/2025 – The Perfection of Yoga
by Praghosh d\u0101sa (8 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/09\/2025 – The Path of Perfection
by HH Dayananda Swami (8 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching of Lord Chaitanya
by HH Hanumat Presaka Swami (13 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/09\/2025 – In Essence
HH Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami (9 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the way to K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a
HG Gauranga Darshan Dasa (12 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13\/09\/2025 – Elevation to Krsna consciousness
HG Atul Krishna prabhu (14 min)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorts (English)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorts (Hindi)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorts (Bengali)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Festival with Devotees in Mayapur, 2025<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Festival was celebrated with heartfelt enthusiasm and devotion in Mayapur, the international headquarters of ISKCON. This festival, dedicated to the study and glorification of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books, became a source of inspiration for devotees across languages, cultures, and generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A unique feature of the festival was the special stands set up with Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books on his altar, symbolically placing his transcendental teachings at the very heart of the celebration. The sight of Prabhupada\u2019s altar adorned with his works reminded everyone that his vani\u2014his divine instructions\u2014remains the guiding force for ISKCON worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To extend the reach of the festival, short daily videos were broadcast through Mayapur\u2019s official WhatsApp and Telegram channels. These implementations were announced in Bengali, Hindi, English and Russian and created a wonderful atmosphere for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A detailed schedule was prepared for the temple lectures, with specific books and topics assigned to different speakers. This allowed devotees to engage deeply with Prabhupada\u2019s works during the morning temple classes. The systematic approach ensured that participants could relish a broad spectrum of Prabhupada\u2019s writings, from introductory texts to profound philosophical works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival also extended beyond the temple into the homes of devotees. During home programs, participants joyfully shared their own realizations and personal experiences from reading Prabhupada\u2019s books. These intimate gatherings created a warm and uplifting atmosphere, where devotees inspired one another to cultivate regular reading habits. Many reported that the discussions deepened their appreciation of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s compassion and wisdom, while also strengthening their determination to apply his teachings in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the conclusion of the Mayapur Festival, Srila Prabhupada’s message began to resound: that he lives forever in his books, and through their reading and dissemination, his mission continues to flourish around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morning Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada and his books, ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Decoration of Srila Prabhupada’s alter in ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Morning Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada and his books, ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, 2025<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, General Manager, Krishna VIjay Prabhu, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, General Manager, Jagadguru Jayadev Prabhu, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, MCS Chairman, Nanda Krishna Prabhu, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, General Manager Office Secretary, Anupam Srivas Prabhu, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Russian speaking Department Manager, Ananda Sindhu Prabhu, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Head of Sankirtan Shop Department, Sanjay Krishna Das, video message to the community about the importance of Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Kripanidhi Prabhu (ACBSP), head of Book Distribution Department, glorifies <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>“The Path of Perfection” during morning class in the temple<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Russian-speaking Namahatta<\/em><\/em>, sharing their realizations about small books of Srila Prabhupada<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Sikhi Mahiti Prabhu (ACBSP), glorifies <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>“Beyond Birth and Death” during morning class in the temple<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mayapur BATB Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 7 September 2025
Beyond birth and death – HG Sikhi Mahiti Prabhu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, 8 September 2025
Easy Journey to other planets – HH Bhakti Raghav Swami<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Krishna the reservoir of pleasure – HG Nitaichandra Nimai Prabhu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
The Path of perfection – HG Kripanidhi Prabhu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 11 September 2025
On the way to Krishna – HG Advaita Acharya Prabhu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 12 September 2023
Elevation to Krishna Consciousness – HG Hema Gopi Devi Dasi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 13 September 2025
Krishna Consciousness: The Matchless gift – HG Kishor das<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Festival Inspires Devotees in Chhatarpur<\/strong>, 2025<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From September 7th to 13th, the Hare Krishna Center (Lohvan Dham) in Chhatarpur hosted the Srila Prabhupada Book Reading Festival, a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. More than 50 devotees participated with heartfelt devotion, immersing themselves in the wisdom of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s transcendental writings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the festival was the collective reading of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s small books, which filled the atmosphere with enthusiasm and spiritual energy. Devotees relished his instructions and shared personal realizations, creating a vibrant culture of learning and devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also featured beautiful altar decorations, where Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books were placed alongside flowers and ornaments on both his personal altar and the Deities\u2019 altar. The thoughtful arrangements emphasized the centrality of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s vani (divine instructions) in the lives of practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation was widespread, with men, women, and children all joining in. The collective reading fostered unity and deepened the community\u2019s appreciation for the spiritual treasures that Srila Prabhupada gifted to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devotees reflected on the readings in group discussions, adding further depth to the experience. Many expressed renewed inspiration to make regular study of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books a part of their daily spiritual practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week-long celebration concluded with a strong sense of fulfillment and gratitude. The festival not only glorified the legacy of Srila Prabhupada but also strengthened the commitment of devotees to live by his teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe festival was a spiritually uplifting journey for everyone who attended,\u201d said one of the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ISKCON Chattarpur, Morning Class about Srila Prabhupada’s books<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBooks Are the Basis 2025\u201d Week at the ISKCON Moscow (Sri Sri Dayal Nitai Sacisuta temple)<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The daily six-hour study of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books began with the darshan of the Deities, with small books of Srila Prabhupada placed on the altar. Every day, for new guests, a message from GBC Chairman HG Govardhan Prabhu was broadcast, explaining the mission, goals, and purpose of the project, as well as the opportunities for everyone to participate in this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While studying \u201cThe Path of Perfection\u201d, guests discussed what the road to happiness is, what true happiness means, and what obstacles may stand in the way of reaching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading \u201cTeachings of Lord Kapila\u201d, temple visitors became acquainted with the philosophy of Sankhya and its practical application as presented by Srila Prabhupada within ISKCON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the days became truly \u201cInternational.\u201d Guests from India and traveling devotees visiting different ISKCON temples joined the program. They participated in kirtan, recited verses, and read commentaries from the \u201cBhagavad-gita.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the concluding day, after kirtan, devotees read from \u201cBeyond Birth and Death\u201d and \u201cThe Nectar of Instruction.\u201d Inspired by the discussions, many guests eagerly acquired Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sincerity and openness of all participants turned the International Week \u201cBooks Are the Basis 2025\u201d into a true yajna of dedication to Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books. The organizers are already working on a plan to further develop and improve next year\u2019s \u201cBooks Are the Basis Week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Books are the basis, purity is the strength, preaching is the essence, and practicality is the principle. Srila Prabhupada gave these four pillars of ISKCON, and devotees in Latvia and Lithuania honoured them during the recent \u201cBooks Are the Basis\u201d week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In more than five temples and centres, Prabhupada\u2019s books were placed on decorated altars, aratis were offered, and devotees spoke about the importance of studying and sharing his teachings. During Srimad-Bhagavatam classes, devotees gave 15\u201320 minute presentations on Prabhupada\u2019s works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Vilnius, Lithuania, a two-day festival at the Dvaraka Centre gathered devotees from across the country and even from Germany. Maha-arati was offered to Srila Prabhupada and his books, while speakers stressed the importance of accepting his message deeply in the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HH Bhakti Chaitanya Swami, GBC for the region, joined online. He spoke movingly about Prabhupada\u2019s voyage on the Jaladuta, his poem, the role of his books, and the importance of unity among devotees. Devotees asked heartfelt questions on remembering Prabhupada, rekindling faith, and balancing attachment to guru and Srila Prabhupada. Maharaj replied with compassion and clarity, guiding them on how to strengthen their connection through reading, service, and devotee relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vishvavasu Swami: “After the morning program lectures, devotees came up to me and shared their experiences. Some said that they had realized the depth and meaning of these books for the first time. Others said that understanding the message of these books had helped them make the right decision during a difficult time of rethinking their personal lives. Still others said that they would definitely reread Prabhupada’s books, inspired by these short reviews.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week reminded all participants of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s central place in ISKCON and in their spiritual lives. Many felt as though their devotional service had been \u201crestarted,\u201d with fresh inspiration to continue Prabhupada\u2019s mission for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Books Are the Basis Week in ISKCON Punjabi Bagh<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In harmony with the worldwide observance of Books Are the Basis Week, ISKCON Punjabi Bagh joyfully celebrated Srila Prabhupada\u2019s transcendental legacy through classes, collective readings, and community participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u015ar\u012bmad-Bh\u0101gavatam Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each day of the week, the morning \u015ar\u012bmad-Bh\u0101gavatam class was specially dedicated to the Glories of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books. Different speakers highlighted how Srila Prabhupada\u2019s writings serve as the foundation of ISKCON, transforming lives and guiding devotees across the globe. These classes inspired the congregation to strengthen their daily practice of reading and to relish the wisdom contained in Prabhupada\u2019s commentaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad-g\u012bt\u0101 Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the evenings, special sessions focused not only on the Bhagavad-g\u012bt\u0101 As It Is but also on \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da\u2019s other transcendental books. Different speakers emphasized how these works collectively form the very basis of ISKCON, presenting Vedic wisdom in a way that is practical, relevant, and transformative. These classes inspired the congregation to broaden their study of Prabhup\u0101da\u2019s writings and to apply his teachings more deeply in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Online Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further extend the celebration, daily online reading sessions were organized from Monday, 8th September, to Saturday, 13th September between 6 PM and 7 PM IST on Zoom. Devotees collectively read Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books, reflecting on his instructions and sharing realizations. The online format allowed many members of the congregation to participate from their homes, creating a warm sense of community and shared inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The week-long celebration at ISKCON Punjabi Bagh deepened devotee\u2019s appreciation for Srila Prabhupada\u2019s books as the very foundation of ISKCON. Through temple classes and online gatherings, participants were reminded of the timelessrelevance of Prabhupada\u2019s vani, and many expressed renewed determination to make daily reading an integral part of their spiritual lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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