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NDTV
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: ISKCON Devotees Chant 'Hare Krishna' Outside KFC In Response To YouTuber's Prank Video
A controversy erupted after a video surfaced online showing a young African-British man eating chicken inside ISKCON's Govinda restaurant in London, a well-known pure vegetarian eatery. The clip quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism on social media. The man later issued an apology, claiming he was unaware of the restaurant's religious significance and admitted the prank was in poor taste. Despite the apology, internet users slammed the act as disrespectful and labelled it racist for disregarding the establishment's spiritual ethos. Now, just days after the incident, another video is making waves online - this time showing ISKCON devotees standing outside a KFC outlet, chanting "Hare Rama Hare Krishna". The moment, shared on X, is being dubbed by users as the "coolest revenge." "They come to our restaurants to harass us, & we come to uplift their consciousness," the caption of the post read. Watch the video below: They come to our restaurants to harass us, & we come to uplift their consciousness. 🙌 Hare Kṛṣṇa — Senāpati Bhakta (@bhaktSenapati) July 22, 2025 The clip shows ISKCON devotees chanting the lord's name as a response to the man's act and spreading the message of choosing consciousness over rage. Separately, ISKCON released an official statement addressing the incident. "We forgive and sincerely pray for the perpetrators of this undignified act, who, due to ignorance, are probably unaware or simply don't care about the pain they are causing by making such childish videos," the statement read. Official statement from ISKCON London due to recent social media influencer incident at Govinda's Restaurant, Soho Street, London. — ISKCON London Radha-Krishna Temple (@iskconlondon) July 21, 2025 The African-British man has been identified as YouTuber 'Cenzo'. In his apology, Cenzo claimed he was unaware of the restaurant's religious links, despite being seen near the ISKCON temple just minutes before entering Govinda's. He admitted the act was a misguided attempt at humour and has since removed the video. ISKCON, or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is a spiritual organisation founded in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. It is based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the ancient Vedic scriptures of India. ISKCON's primary focus is on promoting Krishna consciousness, a devotion-based practice that emphasises love, compassion, and self-realisation. The latest incident triggered discussions about the responsibilities of content creators, cultural respect in multicultural societies, and the impact of prank culture on community harmony.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Do's and Don'ts to follow on Bhimseni Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most revered and significant Ekadashis, which is going to be celebrated tomorrow, on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, which falls on June 6, 2025 . This Ekadashi carries profound religious and spiritual importance for Hindus. Devotees worship Lord Shri Hari and seek his blessings on this special day. In order to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings, there are some do's and don'ts which you are required to follow on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi. Here, we are going to mention several do's and don'ts that should be observed on the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi to maximize the benefits: Do's and Don'ts to follow on Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 On this sacred day of Nirjala Ekadashi, it is advised not to pluck Tulsi leaves, as doing so is forbidden. Devotees may collect tulsi leaves the day prior, place them in water, and utilize them. Those observing the Nirjala Ekadashi fast should refrain from consuming tamasik foods the day before the fast. On Nirjala Ekadashi, it is recommended to avoid using body wash or soap for bathing; plain water should be used for cleansing instead. Devotees should abstain from eating any food items made with rice on Ekadashi. It is deemed virtuous to distribute food and clothing to Brahmins on this auspicious day of Nirjaa Ekadashi. Organizing food and water stalls is encouraged to gain the benefits of this fast. Avoid speaking ill of others and strive to maintain a calm and relaxed mindset. Whether fasting or not, it is essential to steer clear of non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and gambling. Maintaining celibacy is a crucial aspect of this fast, and individuals should keep this in mind. Reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama is beneficial for all devotees. Chanting Shri Krishna Maha Mantra is one of the powerful way to seek blessings of the Lord specially on this day of Nirjala Ekadashi. Mantra 1. Om Namo Bhagavte Vasudevaye..!! 2. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!! 3. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!! 4. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare..!!
