Author Archives: David Haslam, UK

Dear UK GCB, UK Management and UK ISKCON Community Over the past few weeks sadly I have been sent upto 100 Instant Messages via Facebook per day, it wouldn’t be a problem if it wasn’t for the content or the fact that they are sent anonymously; although I have been able to locate several to […]

When I first met my Guru Maharajah he gave me a challenge to use my work as a way of sharing love of Krishna so it was with some great delight to hold the second Diwali celebration; with the help of Bridgend People’s First who arranged the hall. It was also a great delight that […]

Their is something wonderful about social media, the ability to share amazing pictures and links of the many awesome devotees and their activities. Indeed this sharing helps build and strengthen the devotee community and keeps those who due to circumstances are away from association connected. However there is a flip side to this a dark […]

Well I guess it’s nice to be noticed, we all want to be noticed right? We want our fame and glory to be spread amongst the three worlds for all to hear right? Sat amongst the amazing devotees I was faced with what deep down I already knew, no not fame or glory but infamy: […]

Prasad Distribution In France In the North of France there is a historical city called Nantes. My friend Tristram decided to organise a campaign against food waste in this city so we packed up the van with the pots and burners and off we went for an adventure in France. HG Dandakaranya prabhu joined ISKCON […]

Every year HG Candidasa Das puts together and co-ordinates the offerings of the disciples and well wishers of my Guru Maharaja HH Devamrita Swami. This years offerings are available online here: http://devaswami.com/writings/from-disciples/vyasa-puja-offerings-2013 As always I am inspired by the amazing outpourings by my God Family if only my words were so inspiring but for what […]

The Food For All band took to the stage last Saturday at the famous Half Moon, for a sold out gig in honour of a wonderful devotee and singer Maharani Devi or as the world knew her Polystyrene, singer with X-ray Specs. Maharani left her body a few years ago due to cancer, but she […]

It was with great delight that my Guru Mahraja HH Devamrita Swami came and gave class at Bhaktivadanta Manor which was warmly received and as always inspirational: It was also an wonderful time having my Guru Maharaja lead Kirtan The temple president Sruti Dharma Prabhu took the time to show Maharaja the George Harrison Garden: […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK Sri Pariksit said: “O brahmana, how can the vedas directly describe the supreme Absolute Truth who cannot be described in words?” The vedas are limited to describing the qualities of material nature, but the supreme is devoid of all these qualities, being transcendental to all material manifestations and their […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK One day Krishna and balarama were playing at the place called yashoda kunda with their friends, but it was time for them to come home to take their lunch and mother yashoda sent Rohini: you go to get Krishna and Balaram. Rohini came and she said: “Krishna, Balarama, please […]

I received a wonderful e-mail this week it was very encouraging to see the progress of a young devotee as they progress in devotional life; for me it shows that example and association is more important than classroom teachings. It also reminded me of responsibility as an initiated devotee, my example can either encourage and […]

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada Please see below link which contains alot of kirtans I recorded at Villa Vrindavana during this year’s P.S. trip, so has the likes of HH BB Govinda Swami, HG Gaur Gopal das as well as Janhavi Mataji https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6sLNKIcRdBVQmtmZm5iTHFMTU0/edit?usp=sharing Please note the […]

As always I record the classes during my stay at Bhaktivadanta Manor, they have been converted to mp3 and put onto my file sharing network for easy access; please use and enjoy:

Hg Dayal Nitai Das

Hg Gaur Gopal Das

Hg Gaura Krishna Das

Hg Visvambha…

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Please see below link which contains the photos I took over Janmasthami
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100637659@N06/sets/72157635635867413/
and at Brighton …

It was nice to welcome HH Sankarshan Das Adikari to Bhaktivadanta Manor especially on the appearance day of HH Bhaktivinoda Thakura; be inspired.

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK SB.12.2.1 Sukadeva goswami said;Then ,O king, religion, truthfulness, cleanliness,tolerance,mercy,duration of life,phalysical strength and memory will all diminish day by day because of the powerful infiuence of the age of Kali. In Kali yuga,wealth alone will be considered the siqn of the man’s good birth, proper behaviour and fine qualities. […]

Pete Doherty supports Food for All last night, 5,000 people turned out at the Brixton Academy for a sold out concert. The manager of Matchless Gifts took to the stage to introduce the band and talk a little about our prasad distribution project. Your servant Parasuram Das Here is the video taken at the Brixton […]

Hare Krishna dear devotees, Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Please see below the video containing footage of the Radhastami abhishek at the manor. The video angle improves as the video progresses. Please also enjoy the video footage of the Bhaktivedanta Choir who performed at Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK this morning during […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK. Krishna is the supreme God, param brahma Krishna is the source of all that exists Krishna is the beginning,middle, and the end Krishna is unborn, ajam. Krishna is the cause of all that is, that was, or that will ever be. Krishna possesses all the six opulence in unlimited […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK. Krishna is the supreme God, param brahma Krishna is the source of all that exists Krishna is the beginning,middle, and the end Krishna is unborn, ajam. Krishna is the cause of all that is, that was, or that will ever be. Krishna possesses all the six opulence in unlimited […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK SB 7.15.8 Naitadrsah paro dharmo nrnam sad-dharmam icchatam nyaso dandasya bhutesu mano-vak-kayajasya yah persons who want to advance in superior religion are advised to give up all envy of other living entities,whether in relationship to the body, words and mind.There is no religion superior to this. SB. 7.15.17 Sada […]

Real Value Society sees value in many different way’s however more and more we see that value of individual’s is seen either in their academic prowess or financial success; indeed never before have our children been tested to such an extent as they are being now. Indeed so great is the pressure that a failure […]

One thing about Janmastami is that it gives you an opportunity to catch up and see how devotees you know are getting on, although their for a short time before being admitted to hospital I did catch up with some who are relatively new to Krishna Consciousness. Sadly some were speak in terms I’ve sadly […]

A little late posting due to unexpectedly being admitted to hospital, this is my humble offering: Dear Srila Prabhupada Please accept my Humble Obeisances When Bhaktivadanta Manor first opened it’s doors I was only 2 it meant very little to me identifying with this body and then many things this material world offers. My first […]

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Please see below web link that contains the full 2hrs of video footage of H.G. Madhava prabhu’s kirtan at the manor last night your servant, dipak

Remembering the words of my Guru Maharaja as I set in the hospital bed in the critical assessment unit with the mind unable to focus on even the simplest question remembering that in this condition Japa was the most important thing. But Japa was hard even the simple questions being asked to gain a history […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK SB 11.7 Summary: After hearing Uddhava’s prayerful request to be taken back with Him to the spiritual world, Lord Krsna informed him that He was indeed desirous of returning to His own personal abode because the purpose of His descent had been successfully fulfilled and the misfortunes of Kali-yuga […]

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada Please find below further video links recorded during my visit to Villa Vrindavana, Italy during this year’s Pandava Sena trip. No matter what your talent, all skills given by Sri Krishna can be used for the lord…. your servant, dipak

Hare Krishna
Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Here are a few photos from the 2 Krishna Conscious trips I was very very very fortunate to have been on this year:
Pandava Sena Trip Villa Vrindavana;
http://www.flickr.co…

Each year there is a merry bunch of truly amazing devotee’s who make the festivals at our temples such a awesome time for everyone who comes; they are indeed the unsung hero’s of the day. Many are truly inspirational having worked a full day then head off to the temple to help with all the […]

Hare Krishna As mentioned in a previous blog I’m putting together the second Diwali festival for the local community were I live; this year we will also advertise so this is my second attempt: Thank you to the very eagle eyed devotee who spotted my mistake on the first flier, Yes the year does make […]

This arrived in my inbox today, I’m always pleased when receiving such wonderful devotee links; it also demonstrates why I feel more mataji’s should lead kirtan: Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Please accept my humble obesiances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Below is a link of the kirtan I recorded on the last day of our […]

Dear Maharajs/Prabhus, please accept my humble obeisances, all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Amsterdam Rathayatra took place last Sunday. There must be a few movies about this Rathayatra, this movie is put together from a Prasad distribution angle, sorry about the funky sound track in advance. Movie put together by Achinta Rupa Prabhu, your servant Parasuram […]

Hare Krishna I’ve been working on the flyer for this years second Bridgend Community Diwali this is the first draft so am looking for any humble suggestions on how to improve it. Diwali 2014 invite (1).sxd Please also note that the date is not the day Diwali is actually on but is based upon the […]

I’ve spent the past few weeks quietly reflecting on things which I do from time to time During a visit to a sanga in London several upon seeing me asked one question, are you doing the transfers in the morning? It made me smile for the past few years during my visits to The Manor […]

Dear Maharaj / Prabhus, Please accept my humble obeisances, All glories to Srila Prabhupada, Birmingham Rathayatra took place last Sunday 11 August. This is one of the biggest Rathayatras in England, thousands of devotees from around England came together to glorify the Lord as he rode in His chariot. HH Jayapataka Swami gave class, as […]

Dear Maharajs/Prabhus, pamho agtsp, Plymouth Rathayatra July 2013 In 1620 the Mayflower left Plymouth on a pilgrimage to the new lands in America. Plymouth is also the starting point of the massive UK slave industry. But this time Plymouth becomes a pilgrimage place due to Jagannath’s presents and pure devotional service has replaced slavery. Manu […]

I was saddened to read the latest statement from the GBC and wondered how long before the usual ISKCON critics e-mail or make comments on social media; it didn’t take long the usual barrage from the usual suspects. What surprises me or doesn’t depending on your point of view is that a fall down becomes […]

VICARU DAS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR ISKCON UK SB 7,10,8 Indriyani manah prana atma dharmo dhrtir matih hrih sris tejah smrtih satyam yasya nasyanti janmana Oh; my lord because of lusty desires from the very beginning of ones birth,The functions of one’s senses,mind,life,body,religion ,patience,intelligence shyness,opulence,strength,memory, and truthfulness are vanquished. SB 7,13,34 Soka-moha,bhaya-krodha raga-klaibya–sramadayah yan-mulah syur nrnam jahyat […]

July 21st 2013 Glastonbury Rathayatra Glastonbury is a famous city in England. It was the centre of Christanity for the whole of Europe. After Jesus’s crucifixion, Joeseph of Arimithea brought the “Holy Grail” to Glastonbury. This cup was used in the last supper and was filled with the blood of Jesus Christ.This was buried beneith […]