Monthly Archives: April 2018

Who said you only needed the mahamantra! (9 min video)
From our friends at Comedy Ready: The Kirtan Kit!
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By Iskcon Nairobi For the first time in the history of the Kenyan Yatra, the Lord of the universe Jagannatha along with His brother Baladeva and sister Subhadra devi came out in a beautiful procession to bless the jubilant and colorful people of Eldore…

By Hari Narayana Das Festival of art and cultural carnival and ogoh-ogoh annual parade enliven the streets of Semarang, Sunday (25/3). Spatter rain did not dampen the intention of residents and tourists to enjoy the event. The purpose of this event is …

By GBC College Staff For the first time, ISKCON Pune hosted the GBC College for Leadership Development, for the forth English edition of the Zonal Supervisor Course, in the newly-built guest-house and conference halls, from Feb 24 to March 8, 2018. Par…

Auckland NZ: Members of the NZ Police Force bathing Srila Prabhupada and enjoying taking prasadam. (Album with photos)
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Answer Podcast
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Bhagavad-gita verse-by-verse podcast
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Christian, Mohammedan, Hindu – it doesn’t matter. If he is simply speaking on behalf of God, he is a guru. Lord Jesus Christ, for instance. He canvassed people, saying, “Just try to love God.” Anyone – it doesn’t matter who … Continue reading →

Surabhi Swami ISKCON architect started the first temple in Punjabi Bhag Prabhupāda finding Indians disinterested went to the West to spread the message of Lord Caitanya The yuga-dharma of Kali-yuga is nāma-saṅkīrtana Kṛṣṇa’s name is non-different from Him Finding the balance of our obligations in life: put first things first Attachment can be either beneficial […]

Please find below the link for the photos from this week’s London Saturday Night Harinama Sankirtan, which happened to fall on Hanuman’s Appearance Day.
Slideshow (please turn on sound):
http://davidc.zenfolio.com/hanuman_app_day_2018_harinama_sankirtan/slideshow
Gallery:
http://davidc.zenfolio.com/hanuman_app_day_2018_harinama_sankirtan
With best wishes, Hare Krishna, David

[Congregation program at Columbus, Ohio, USA]
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>A nice new melody of the Hare Krishna mantra by BB Govinda Swami and other Vaishnava musicians from the afternoon session of the Sacred Sound Kirtan Retreat, Australia (video)Read More…

The Queens of Victory & Escape – ISKCON Pune Drama (video)
Performed by ISKCON Pune, a spectacular dramatical extravaganza of fearless devotion, spiritual patriotism, immense love, intense separation, chivalrous valor, astounding miracles and breathtaking adventure, all culminating in an enormous leap of faith.

“How To Deal With Praise and Criticism” by HG Mahatma Prabhu (5 min video)
When someone criticizes you, they are helping you become lower than the straw; and when someone glorifies you they are telling you the qualities you should work on….

Vaisesika Dasa: My dear false ego,
It has taken me quite some time to find the courage to write you this letter, and I realize that it may come to you as a surprise since we have been together for so long and we’ve been through so much.
I know …

Harinam Sankirtan in Union Square park!
Saturday, March 31st (Album of photos)
Srila Prabhupada: We are creating so many centers. We are teaching how to become bhagyavan, fortunate, how to go back to home, how he can be happy. Now, if one is fortunate, they will take this instruction and turn his life. Therefore this is mission. But without becoming bhagyavan, nobody can go. Srila Prabhupada – October 18, 1975, Johannesburg
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Repoting in from hot New Delhi Priya Dāsa’s Bhaktamālā makes the mistake of equating Prabhodānanda Sarasvatī and Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī’s guru, Prabhodānanda Sarasvatī is Tuṅgavidyā gopī Caitanya-caritāmṛta states that Lord Caitanya stayed at the house of three Śrī Vaiṣṇavas: Veṅkata, Tirumala and Gopāla-guru (later Prabhodānanda) Prabhodānanda Sarasvatī lived in Kāmyavana Books by Prabhodānanda […]

By The GBC The GBC Body grants Romapada Swami a Leave of Absence based on his below letter: I am requesting permission from the GBC Body to take a leave of absence from my GBC duties and ISKCON management responsibilities until the Freeport Temple lit…

By The GBC

Whereas the GBC law passed as resolution 104 of 1999 “COMPLAINTS ABOUT SANNYASIS” states as follows in its entirety: THAT the GBC Sannyasa Sub-committee shall deal with any complaints against sannyasis. An investigation will be initiated if a majority of the members judges a complaint to merit investigation. Decisions will be made by a majority vote. The GBC Executive Committee shall present the decision to the GBC Body either by correspondence or at the next annual general meeting. A decision of the Sannyasa Sub-committee will be overturned by a majority vote of the GBC Body; otherwise the sub-committee’s decision remains in effect. A sannyasi who does not abide by the decision shall be subjected to penalties according to ISKCON Law. If there are complaints against sannyasis who are also GBC members or gurus, the GBC Executive Committee may decide to deal with them itself; however, in that case the Sannyasa Minister should also participate in the decision-making process.

By The GBC For nearly five decades, His Grace Harivilas Prabhu has been exemplary in his service to Srila Prabhupada. From the beginning of his life in Krsna consciousness, Harvilas Prabhu earnestly took on the responsibility of Srila Prabhupada’s miss…

Sacred Sound Kirtan Retreat – Day Two – 31 March 2018 (Album of photos)
Iskcon New Govardhana, Australia.
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Answer Podcast
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[Talk at ISKCON, Laguna Beach, California, USA]
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