About Us
The Hare Krishna Movement™ Organization is historically very significant, for now for the first time since the days of the Roman Empire, an Asian religion is being openly practiced by people of western origin in the streets of western cities. - Dr. A.L. Basham; A Cultural History of India
The Hare Krishna Movement
The term “Hare Krishna”, or The Hare Krishna Movement™ Organization, formally The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is the orthodox core of Hinduism. Itwas registered in the West (in New York) in July 1966, but dates back over 5000 years. Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1532) popularized the movement all over India. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with over 900 million adherents, second to Christianity and Islam (according to various leading encyclopedias, websites and almanacs). The principal scriptures are The Bhagavad-gita (The Song of God), and the Shrimad Bhagavatam (the story of the Personality of Godhead Shri Krishna Bhagavan). Krishnas believe in one God.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as The Hare Krishna Movement™ Organization, was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON follows the teachings of the Vedas and the Vedic scriptures, includingBhagavad-gita and the Bhagavata Purana; it teaches and practices Vaishnavism, or devotion to God in the supreme personal aspect of Radha Krishna.
ISKCON receives these teachings through the preceptorial line known as the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya sampradaya. This well established traditional line descends through the respected teacher Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (AD 1486–1534), the full incarnation of Sri Krishna, whose philosophy and practices unify the teachings of all four major Vaishnava Acharyas: Sri Madhvacharya, Sri Ramanujacharya, Sri Vishnuswami, and Sri Nimbarkacharya.
ISKCON embraces the chanting of the holy name of Krishna as a primary practice and accepts the concepts of transmigration, karma, vegetarianism (ahimsa), worship of the deity (Shri Vigraha), and the preceptor-disciple (guru-sishya) relationship. Initiated members vow to refrain from gambling, illicit sex, intoxicants (including coffee, tea, and cigarettes), and non vegetarian food.
Core traditions
In this way ISKCON faithfully continues the core traditions of the Hindu faith. ISKCON’s teachings are non sectarian and non denominational, for they are not limited to any particular historical religion. Vaishnavism inculcates the essential and universal principle of all religion. That principle, called sanatana dharma, denotes the natural and eternal activity of all living beings, loving devotional service to the one Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Membership
Jai Jagannatha Swami Nayana Patha Gami Bhaba Tume🙏
ISKCON Life Membership for Rs.35,555 only.
For Indian Address Holders,
ISKCON Life Membership program was introduced in early 1970’s as an opportunity to become part of ISKCON’s family by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He invited everyone across the world to take advantage of residing in ISKCON temples all over the world for a couple of days, attend spiritual programs and receive Krishna conscious association. Presently more than 1 million life Members are part of ISKCON’s family. Taking ISKCON Life Membership From This Temple is valid for all Official ISKCON Branches.
By Taking ISKCON Life membership, you will be entitled to receive the following benefits:
- You receive great opportunities to serve Lord Krishna and thus express your gratitude to Him.
- You will receive a centrally issued hologram card with your photo and patron number along with an updated comprehensive list of ISKCON centers around the world.
- A set of books by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Available in English or Hindi
- Free Invitations to weekly programs in homes around the world.
- Japa Mala and bead bag to chant Hare Krishna mahamatra.
- Your donation is tax exempt under section 80-G of the income tax act, 1961(India).
- Your donation will help propagate Krishna consciousness all over the globe.
- You donation will be used for construction of Karnataka’s grand Jagannath Mandir.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a Life patron member?
Just submit the prescribed application form along with your donation, You can expect your card to arrive within three months. 🙂
How much is the donation for ISKCON Life patronship, as of now?
If you opt for life patron membership, it is Rs. 35,555 for Indian Passport Holders.
When do I become eligible to receive the privileges?
After your entire payment is received and credited in the ISKCON bank account, you will receive your gift pack. You are eligible for the prescribed accommodation facility only after you get your patron membership card.
How can I donate?
You can always donate through cash, demand draft, cheque, credit card or via bank transfer. Cheques and bank transfer should be made to the Specified ISKCON Bank account mentioned after Registering.
Can I donate in installments?
Donors incapable of submitting the entire donation at a time can provide installments for the entire amount and must be clearable within 3 months.
Can I transfer my patron membership card to someone else?
No. But you can transfer the membership from branch of ISKCON to another.
How Do I Transfer My Life Membership Between ISKCON Centres?
You can either click here or visit your nearest ISKCON Centre.
Where Does My Money Go?
Your Contribution goes towards the corpus fund of our Trust. Interests from the bank towards your contribution will be used in offering puja in your name, Annually.
I Am Facing Issues with My Membership / Not Getting Facilities!
If you have applied on THIS Website, Please contact the following representatives
Level 1 - Rakhal Krishna Das, rakhale@gmail.com, Ph: +91-9986077269
Level 2 - Madhusudan Hari Das, Ph: +91-9845016108 / +91-9945000444
I would like to stay at ISKCON Center. What should I do?
You can directly contact any ISKCON center and confirm your accommodation through phone or email. You will need to provide your card number and other relevant details pertaining to your accommodation.
How can I become a Life patron member?
Just submit the prescribed application form along with your donation, You can expect your card to arrive within three months. 🙂
How much is the donation for ISKCON Life patronship, as of now?
If you opt for life patron membership, it is Rs. 35,555 for Indian Passport Holders.
When do I become eligible to receive the privileges?
After your entire payment is received and credited in the ISKCON bank account, you will receive your gift pack. You are eligible for the prescribed accommodation facility only after you get your patron membership card.
How can I donate?
You can always donate through cash, demand draft, cheque, credit card or via bank transfer. Cheques and bank transfer should be made to the Specified ISKCON Bank account mentioned after Registering.
Can I donate in installments?
Donors incapable of submitting the entire donation at a time can provide installments for the entire amount and must be clearable within 3 months.
Can I transfer my patron membership card to someone else?
No. But you can transfer the membership from branch of ISKCON to another.
How Do I Transfer My Life Membership Between ISKCON Centres?
You can either click here or visit your nearest ISKCON Centre.
Where Does My Money Go?
Your Contribution goes towards the corpus fund of our Trust. Interests from the bank towards your contribution will be used in offering puja in your name, Annually.
I Am Facing Issues with My Membership / Not Getting Facilities!
If you have applied on THIS Website, Please contact the following representatives Level 1 - Rakhal Krishna Das, rakhale@gmail.com, Ph: +91-9986077269 Level 2 - Madhusudan Hari Das, Ph: +91-9845016108 / +91-9945000444
I would like to stay at ISKCON Center. What should I do?
You can directly contact any ISKCON center and confirm your accommodation through phone or email. You will need to provide your card number and other relevant details pertaining to your accommodation.
Get in Touch
This website is Owned by: International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), India. Operating Address is: 159, 1st Main Road, Beside TRUGAS, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru - 560020 Our Legal-Registered Office is: Hare Krishna Land, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Grievances & Support
* Level 1 - Uddharini Radhe DD, donorcare@iskconbangalore.co.in * Level 2 - Rakhal Krishna Das, rakhale@gmail.com, Ph: +91-9986077269 * Level 3 - Madhusudan Hari Das, Ph: +91-9845016108 / +91-9945000444
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» We as a merchant shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of the decline of authorization for any Transaction, on Account of the Cardholder having exceeded the preset limit mutually agreed by us with our acquiring bank from time to time. » Your use of the www.iskconlifemembership.com web site (the “Site”) is governed by the policies, terms, and conditions set forth below. Please read the following information carefully. By using this Site or donating through the site, you indicate your acceptance of, and agreement to be bound by, the terms set forth below. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use this Site. » These terms and conditions may be changed by ISKCON Seshadripuram, Bangalore (Organisation running the web-site, referrred to herein after as ISKCON), in the future. It is your responsibility as a user to periodically return to this page to review the terms and conditions for amendments. The amended terms shall take effect automatically the day they are posted on the site. Your continued use of the web site following any amendments will constitute agreement to such amendments. These Terms of Service were last revised on November 12, 2011. » Your continued usage of the site, shall be in acceptance to the terms that may be updated in future with retrospective effect. Incase you do not agree to any terms your sole remedy is to stop using the website.
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If you wish to donate / pay through the site, you will be asked to supply certain information. We do not accept anonymous donation / payments. You agree that all information that you provide to ISKCON will be accurate, complete and current. Once you donate / pay, you agree to fully complete and fulfill the Obligations that arise out of your articipation in donation / payments on the Site. You agree to pay all charges incurred by authorized users of your account and credit card or other payment mechanism at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred, to ISKCON, through it’s Bankers / Credit Card Companies. You will also be responsible for paying any applicable taxes, if any.
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Incase any donation receipt is issed against the same, that shall stand cancelled, and any income tax benefit so derived shall be null and void.
Currently all donations to ISKCON are tax-exempted under the Income-Tax Act 80-G, as per Indian Taxation laws. It is your duty to verify that the same is allowable in your Country / State / Territory / City etc. Only donations are tax exempted.
Please Note : All donations / payments made through the site, the acceptance of the same is at the solve discretion of the temple management and its trustees. The management reserves its sole rights to accept or reject any donation / payment without assigning any reason thereof.
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
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