In the heart of New York City
A community of young devotees based at ISKCON Brooklyn — studying scripture, chanting, and serving every day.
Your daily practice
Monday, Oct 19
sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ
“Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.”
Considered the essence of the entire Gita. Pure surrender to Krishna is the supreme dharma, transcending all lesser duties and fears.
Japa
16 rounds
The daily chanting meditation
Today’s Reading
Chapter 18, verses 66–69
~8 minutes · guided passage
How to get involved
Daily practice, weekly classes, seva opportunities, and more
Gita Classes
3 weekly sessions across NJ & Brooklyn
Kirtan & Harinam
Holy names on NYC streets every Sunday
Book Distribution
Sharing transcendental literature at NYU & Jersey City
Upstate Retreats
Weekend immersions in nature, quarterly
Govinda's Kitchen
Sanctified vegetarian meals at ISKCON Brooklyn
Volunteer
Seva opportunities at the Brooklyn temple
Photo Gallery
Moments from our community on Instagram
Our Impact
Book marathon, festivals, and community milestones
What the last year has looked like
Real numbers from our community — books shared, meals served, classes held, retreats offered
12,457
books distributed
Sacred literature shared across Newport, Jersey City, and NYU campuses
340
meals served daily
Prasadam served every day at Govinda's restaurant in ISKCON Brooklyn
52
weekly classes
Gita classes held across 3 locations last year
4
retreats in 2025
Weekend immersions in upstate New York
