Monthly Archives: March 2014

Joyful, blissful, ecstatic International Kirtan Mela in Mayapur with effulgent vaishnavas (Album 80 photos)
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All the planet gets the benefit from these sages that have gathered in Mayapur Dhama to perform the sacrifice recommended for this age: Sankirtan Yajna, the congregational chanting of the Holy Names to glorify Lord Shri Krishna, thank Him and request for His mercy! Read more ›

Sri Panca-Tattva Maha Abhisek – Sponsors Needed
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3rd March 2014 The historical festival in Mayapur will be again! Tomorrow, On 3rd March, 2014, the worldwide vaisanva community gathered  at Mayapur will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Sri Panca Tattva Installation in Mayapur. Around 6000 devotees are already in Mayapur, taking part in the kirtan mela. Many more devotees are expected to arrive […]

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First day of Iskcon Governing Body Commission’s Meetings and SMIS Annual Day (Album 52 photos)
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His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), established the Governing Body Commission (GBC) to be the ultimate managing authority for the society. In ISKCON’s Direction of Management written on July 28, 1970, Srila Prabhupada states:

As we have increased our volume of activities, now I think a Governing Body Commission (hereinafter referred to as the GBC) should be established. I am getting old, 75 years old, therefore at any time I may be out of the scene, therefore I think it is necessary to give instruction to my disciples how they shall manage the whole institution. They are already managing individual centers represented by one president, one secretary and one treasurer, and in my opinion they are doing nice. But we want still more improvement in the standard of temple management, propaganda for Krishna consciousness, distribution of books and literatures, opening of new centers and educating devotees to the right standard. (SMIS is the Sri Mayapur International School) Read more ›

ISKCON Pandharpur revives Pandharpur Panchacroshi Parikrama (Album 12 photos)
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HH Loknath Swami revived the Pandharpur Panchacroshi Parikrama, which was originally initiated by Namdev Tukaram Maharaj in the holy land of Pandharpur ,which houses the traditional Lord Vitthal temple. The three day festival saw thousands of people participate in the 49 kms journey from various towns and cities of Maharastra from 1-3 February 2014. Devotees from ISKCON Pandharpur were congratulated for restablishing the broken tradition of Pandharpur Parikrama. Read more ›

Srila Prabhupada Appreciates New Vrindaban’s Protected Cow Milk – June 1969
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Srila Prabhupada Appreciates New Vrindaban’s Protected Cow Milk – June 1969. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— June 24th, 1969. My Dear Kirtanananda, Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you very much for your kind attention […]

Join us this Sunday to hear from His Grace Acarya Thakur Dasa
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Sunday Love Feast

When?
Sunday, March 2nd
Program starts at 11 am

Where?
6 George Street South
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 1P3, Canada
Phone:416-648-3312

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 Bhagavad-gita As It Is 9.23

ye ‘py anya-devatā-bhaktā
 yajante śraddhayānvitāḥ
 te ‘pi mām eva kaunteya
 yajanty avidhi-pūrvakam

TRANSLATION

Those who are devotees of other gods and who worship them with faith actually worship only Me, O son of Kuntī, but they do so in a wrong way.

 

Program Schedule: 
11.00- 11.15      Tulsi Puja                                          
11.15 – 11.30     Guru Puja                                           
11:30 –11:55     Aarti & Kirtan                                      
11.55 – 12.00    Sri Nrsingadeva Prayers                 
12.00 – 1:00     Vedic Discourse 
  1:00 –  1:30      Closing Kirtan
ON GOING EVERY SATURDAY        
Bhagavad-Gita Classes
Join Bhagavad Gita Course with His Grace Vaisnava Dasa from 9.00am-12.00pm and get certified from Bhaktivedanta College at the completion of this course towards Bhakti Sastri Degree. To register please contact Vaisnava Dasa Prabhu in person or via email[vaishnavadas@icloud.com]

ON GOING EVERY SUNDAY

Govinda’s Natural Foods Snack Bar
Govinda’s has always been a giver of love and friendliness, food with a home cooked feel, Check out this Sunday your own Govinda’s Snack Bar at ISKCON Brampton for dine in or take out. This snackbar definitely has the best selection of cruelty-free eats with a bang for your buck.
Nutrition Help & Diet Tips
Mother Rashmi Ahuja is offering free one to one consultations and development of Individualized Nutrition Plans on Sundays between 1:30 – 3pm. Please contact (416)569-6373 or (905)488-7272 to book an appointment.
Sunday School
The Sunday School provides fun filled strategies through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games that present Vedic Culture to children. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him.
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).
COMING UP AHEAD

Gaura Purnima[Appearance day of Mahaprabhu]

On march 16th
Fasting till moonrise
Mangala arati @ 5.00 am
Evening program @ 7.00 pm[Regular Sunday Feast,11am–2pm, is moved at this time due to Gaura Purnima Celebrations]
                                                                                                    

Maha Clean-up for Gaura Purnima
Please join us for the Maha Clean-up of the temple on march 9th after prasadam,everyone is welcome.
You can be helpful in so many different ways with this festival if you’d like,  please do ask Prema Gaurangi Devi Dasi how.
Sponsor Kalash  
If you’d like to participate in the Maha Abhiseka Ceremoney of Lord Caitanya,you may sign up for  Kalash[108 $]for a family.
Note:we’ve limited no of Kalash,so first come first serve.
To sponsor/finance this festival,please contact Krsna smaran Devi Dasi in person or via[kavitabalram@yahoo.com]

 (We’ll keep you updated for more details of this festival coming up shortly)

Please note that ISKCON Brampton is a nut free environment in order to support those with allergies. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Chant and Be happy!

New Vrindaban Daily darsan @ March 1, 2014.
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To the supremely fortunate, pious and affectionate persons who live in Vrndavana, which is more blissful than Lord Visnu’s abode, and who, worshipping Them with prayers and gifts, make Radha and Krsna deeply indebted to them, we offer our respectful obeisances. [Source : Nectarean Glories of Sri Vrindavana-dhama by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, 1-77Translation.] Please […]

Great devotees!
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 19 February 2014, Mayapur, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.8.5) The time slot is very short so, one last point, sarva maha-guna-gana vaisnava-sarire krsna-bhakte krsnera guna sakali sañcare (Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.75)   A great collection of good qualities are present within the vaisnavas – a vaisnava gradually develops all the good qualities of […]