ISKON INTER NATIONAL

ISKCON International Company Introduction

ISKCON International is not a factory or a trader.

ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is primarily a religious and spiritual organization. It is a worldwide spiritual movement founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its main purpose is to propagate the teachings of Lord Krishna and promote spiritual values globally.

While ISKCON engages in various activities such as establishing temples, publishing spiritual literature, conducting educational programs, and providing food relief (prasadam), these initiatives are undertaken for spiritual and humanitarian purposes. They are not structured as commercial manufacturing or trading operations in the conventional business sense. Any production or distribution of goods, such as books or blessed food, is generally in support of its overarching spiritual mission rather than for commercial profit.

ISKCON International, through its various centers, affiliates, and enterprises in India, produces and sells a diverse range of products primarily aligned with its spiritual, cultural, and dietary principles. These include:

1. Books and Spiritual Literature: This category includes sacred scriptures such as the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad Bhagavatam, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and other philosophical works by Srila Prabhupada and his followers, as well as magazines and educational materials on Vedic culture and philosophy.

2. Devotional Items and Puja Paraphernalia: Products for worship and personal devotion are available, such as japa beads (tulasi mala), bead bags, deity dresses, deity ornaments, incense, essential oils, tilak clay, murtis (deities), and other items used in puja (worship).

3. Vegetarian and Vegan Food Products: ISKCON is well-known for its sattvic (pure) vegetarian and vegan food offerings. This includes prasadam (sanctified food) sold through temple restaurants like Govinda's, various sweets, savories, snacks, and sometimes organic produce from their farm projects. Some centers may also offer herbal teas or Ayurvedic food supplements.

4. Music and Audio-Visual Media: Offerings include CDs and DVDs featuring devotional bhajans, kirtans, spiritual discourses, lectures by spiritual masters, and documentaries related to Vedic culture and ISKCON's activities.

5. Traditional Clothing and Accessories: This includes traditional Indian attire such as saris, kurtas, dhotis, and devotional t-shirts, often featuring spiritual motifs or mantras.

6. Art and Handicrafts: Various artistic items like paintings of Krishna and other deities, sculptures, and handmade crafts reflecting Vaishnava culture and philosophy are often available.

7. Herbal and Ayurvedic Products: Some ISKCON-affiliated initiatives may produce and sell herbal remedies, personal care products, and Ayurvedic formulations based on traditional Indian medicine.