There is no stress on moral values and character building in today's education. Education has been rendered soulless. With family influence on the wane due to Western influence, there is no motivation left to direct the youth to the right course. The youth do not see any need in developing the qualities of compassion, austerity and truthfulness. They are increasingly under the influence of Western culture being promoted by the electronic media, with its accent on quick acquisition of position and wealth by fair means or foul. Vedic education would go a long way in building the character of our youth and helping them to engage in various tasks of individual and national development. To achieve this objective, ISKCON Bangalore conducts a contest called the Krishna Contest every year all over Karnataka state, covering nearly 6000 schools. Since its introduction in 1984, there has been a steady increase in the number of participants every year.

The contest is for students of 8th, 9th and 10th standard and is based on the book called “Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead” written by His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The examination is held simultaneously all around the state with certain schools earmarked as centers. Results are announced, giving away 1 gold, 5 silver and 15 bronze medals.