Monthly Archives: January 2015

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What is artistic license and how can it be used in devotional dramas? How do we reconcile different Puranic versions of the origin of Lord Shiva? How to choose between doing our worldly repsonsibilities devotionally and doing directly devotional activities? Why did Yaksha ask so many questions to the Pandavas? How do we know whether […]

Devotee’s children Summer Trip 2014 (57 min video) Srila…
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Devotee’s children Summer Trip 2014 (57 min video)
Srila Prabhupada: In this age, hearing is more important than thinking, because one’s thinking may be disturbed by mental agitation, but if one concentrates on hearing, he will be forced to associate with the sound vibration of Krishna. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.24.35)
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ISKCON Detroit Youth Kirtan at Homeless Shelter (2 min…
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ISKCON Detroit Youth Kirtan at Homeless Shelter (2 min video)
ISKCON Detroit Youth Group led an amazing kirtan for homeless guests as they enjoyed wonderful Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari prasadam prepared with love by the youth. The kirtan had the guests clapping, bobbing their heads and even some dancing. When they stopped for a break, the guests began pounding on the tables chanting “‘more more more.” It was amazing. Of course the youth were thrilled to oblige and drowned the place in a thunderous kirtan. What a scene. About a 100 dear souls enjoying wonderful prasadam and kirtan by the hard work of the Youth Group and mercy from Srila Prabhupada. Hare Krishna is all attractive!!
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Dear Kirtan Londoners, Happy New Year! We hope that 2015 has…
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Dear Kirtan Londoners,
Happy New Year! We hope that 2015 has opened with a hop, skip and a jump for you so far…
Though the days are grey and the nights still long and cold, we are excited to be bringing you more opportunities than ever to come together and sing. This year we start a new ‘residency’ at the Special Yoga Centre in North London. It’s a beautiful space and we will be hosting a kirtan there once a month on a Saturday evening. Light vegetarian treats and wonderful company go without mentioning of course…
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Developing love for Krsna is our topmost goal
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 09 November 2014, Mayapur, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.1.19)  To be free from sin, is the secondary result of bhakti. It is a secondary benefit of bhakti. Of course, we want to become free from sin, but what is the point of being sinless if one has no love for Krsna? yasyāsti bhaktir bhagavaty akiñcanā sarvair guṇais […]

Lord Nrisimhadev’s Altar Work Continues
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In August 2014, the construction of Lord Narasimhadev’s altar began and the casting of the altar in reinforced cement is now completed. In the following stages high quality black granite from South India and white marble from Vietnam (the best marble available), along with gold color ceramic tiles will form the rest of the altar

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Vyasa-puja Book – 12 days left
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Český překlad níže   Latest VP & KD 2015 News Vyasa-puja Book Deadline: 22 Feb 2015 Send offerings to: vyasapujabook@kksblog.com More info : www.kksblog.com/vyasapuja/vyasapuja-book/ “A new year with renewed opportunities for service! The annual occasion of celebrating the Vyasa-puja of Guru Maharaja is approaching. The Vyasa-puja book, containing offerings from disciples of Maharaja, is a wonderful way […]

Prabhupada’s First Visit to New Vrindaban – Spring 1969
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A Swami’s Dream Comes to Life: Prabhupada’s First Visit to New Vrindaban Written by Madhava Smullen. Archival Research by Chaitanya Mangala. New Vrindaban, May 20th, 1969 – A small cluster of devotees waited at the entrance to the rural West Virginia property, hearts beating with anticipation. As the Lincoln town car turned the corner, they […]

Simple Spirituality
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Vrindavana is special. I always question my qualification to even approach the most sacred place in the universe. My commitment is weak, my character is flawed and my mentality remains self-centred. The deficiency of purity blocks my vision and appreciation of the situation I find myself in. Still, I have come here as a beggar. I hope I’ll meet the saints, remind myself of what is really important in life, catch a glimpse of Krishna, and reconnect with the voice of inspiration within. I’ll try and keep my eyes, ears and heart open, so I’ll receive what I have come here to get.

A casual stroll through the village streets reveals a depth of wisdom. Holy places are invaluable because they are a living theology. What it written about in pages of books and talked about in hours of discourses, is lucidly revealed in the simple lifestyle of devotion that comes so naturally to the people here. We often relate how spirituality became a part of our life – but here we can see how people’s lives have actually merged into the spiritual reality. It’s a different level of devotion. Everything naturally revolves around Krishna.

Interesting to think of a worldview where we are not the centre. But how can I not think about myself first? It seems alien, unfulfilling and even scary. Ironically, however, that utter selflessness brings one to the most profound level of spirituality. Water the roots, and the whole tree automatically becomes satisfied. Feed the stomach and the entire body is nourished. In other words, when our frantic search for selfish happiness stops, and we absorb ourselves in selfless service to God and His parts, we perfect our spirituality and experience true satisfaction of the soul. Nothing mystical, magical or esoteric – just the simple eagerness to serve. It is that simple. So simple, Swami Prabhupada once said, that we may just miss it.

Is “Manjari-bhava” “Bona-fide”?
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Where is the term “mañjarī-bhāva” defined or mentioned in the works of the Goswāmīs or their important disciples and contemporaries? Is it anywhere in Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu? No. Is it anywhere in Bhakti-sandarbha? Not as far as I know. This lack of mention in the two most important books defining the practice of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sādhana should … Continue reading Is “Manjari-bhava” “Bona-fide”?

Defeating Demons, January 11, Juhu, Mumbai
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Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.18.5 during the Sunday program. “Demons are very much disturbed when devotees worship the Lord in the prescribed ways recommended in the scriptures. In the Vedic scriptures, the neophyte devotees are advised to engage in nine kinds of devotional service, such as to hear and chant the holy […]

ISKCON TURNS 50! Preparing for the 50th anniversary of…
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ISKCON TURNS 50!
Preparing for the 50th anniversary of ISKCON!
The preparatins for the celebratin of ISKCON’s 50th year of incorporatin in 2016 are well underway all over the world. Various events are being planned in major citis of the world, such as New Delhi, Kolkata, New York, London, etc. This will include a seven day mega padayatra in 2015 from Mayapur to Kolkata dock where Srila Prabhupada boarded the ship, Jaladuta, and began his journey to the west.
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Dining with Prime Ministers Bhakta dasa, ISKCON…
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Dining with Prime Ministers
Bhakta dasa, ISKCON Australia’s Communicatins Director, was invited to a luncheon event attnded by Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Below is an account of the event as told by Bhakta dasa. “I was invited to the luncheon by Prime Minister Tony Abbot to commemorate the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. I was able to garland Mr. Modi with Srimat Radharani’s garland organised by Acintyarupa Prabhu.
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ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre Youths’ Sanga (10-1-2015) (Album 9 photos)
On the 10th of January 2015, once more the ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre youths had successfully organised their monthly youth sanga for the pleasure of Guru and Gauranga. The purpose for this youth sanga is to generate discussion about Krishna Consciousness, the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and the roles of the youths in propagating the Hare Krishna movement. It also functions to strengthen the bond among the youths and of course to increase the taste in chanting the holy name of the Lord. This youth sanga is being held monthly and every month it is hosted by different youths in their respective home.
So as usual, for the recent youth sanga, the program started with some sankirtan, followed by a group japa and a discussion on the sikhastakam. Finally we feasted on a variety of sumptuous Krishna prashadam in which the host of the house cooked the main dishes while the other youths brought potluck. We later hit the pool and enjoyed a blissful and exciting kirtan at the park. With Mahaprabhu’s kripa the kirtan attracted a lot of people including some youths from the Middle East whom danced and chanted along with so much of enthusiasm.
Harinam Sankirtan Ki Jai…
Youth Sanga Ki Jai…
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The latest news at Care for Cows This issue of 28 pages…
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The latest news at Care for Cows
This issue of 28 pages (1.5 MB pdf document) covers events over the past four months. The articles in this issue are: 1. A brief explanation of the Govardhana Puja and Gopastami Festivals with many photos showing the joyous celebrations at our facility in Kiki Nagla. 2. A reprint of a newspaper article describing a historic decision made by the Maharastra High Court regarding their prohibition of the slaughter of 12,000 bulls. Interestingly enough the plea to the court was submitted by a national Muslim society. 3. A report by Gopa Kumar Dasa, an Ayurvedic practitioner, on how cow dung (gobar) and turmeric smoke relieves cough and other bronchial maladies. 4. Care for Cows is experimenting with a new identification tag system. 5. A transcription of a lecture on cow protection delivered by Sri Rajendra Dasa Ji Maharaja, Mahant of the Sri Malook Peeth, Vrindavan. 6. A report on four new calves born at CFC. 7. A report on two new admissions who have joined our recuperation program.
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The Thief Who Stole The Lord’s Toe-ring SRIRANGAM – I had…
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The Thief Who Stole The Lord’s Toe-ring
SRIRANGAM – I had the good fortune to witness the stealing of Sri Ranganatha’s ornaments by Thirumangai Alvar when I made visit to Srirangam recently enroute to Kumbakonam to order three kalasams for our BCC temple project. The amazing story of Thriumangai Alvar can be found from Wikipedia. The gist has been extracted here for easy reading.
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