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We invite you to chant 64 rounds of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra with us this Saturday at ISKCON Scarborough‏
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Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

We are pleased to announce that our 3rd annual 64 round chanting day will take place coming Saturday – June 29th 2012 from 8 am to 6 pm. Sumptuous free breakfast,lunch & dinner prasadam will be served on this day. 

Every year over 50 devotees take part in chanting 64 rounds
Our regular Saturday evening program will commence from 6.45 pm on-wards.

We invite you, your family and friends to ISKCON Scarborough coming Saturday to take part in this auspicious event

When we chant 64 rounds, we chant over 100,000 names of the Lord!

1 Hare Krsna Maha Mantra(HKMM)= 16 names of the Lord – consisting of 3 transcendental words of Hare, Rama and Krsna (“Hare” is internal energy of the Lord which is non-different from the Lord, “Krsna” means all attractive and “Rama” means reservoir of all pleasure)

1 round in a japa mala =108 Hare Krsna Maha Mantra= 1728 names of the Lord (16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala)

16 rounds = 27,648 names of the Lord(16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala X 16 rounds)

64 rounds = 110,592 names of the Lord(16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala X 64 rounds)

Why chant 64 rounds of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra?
Caitanya Bhagavat(by Sri Vrindavan das Thakur)- Antya Khanda- chapter 9 verses 116 to 125:

“As the devotees invited the Lord (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)to take His meal in their houses, the Lord took the opportunity to teach them all this topic.

When invited to take a meal, the Lord smiled and said, “First you should become a laksesvara [The word laksesvara is a combination of laksha (“hundred thousand”) and isvara (“master”). In common usage it would refer to someone who possessed a hundred thousand rupees.].

“I take meals only in the house of a laksesvara.” Hearing this, the brahmanas became worried.

The brahmanas offered prayers to the Lord, “O Gosaani, what to speak of a hundred thousand, none of us possess even a thousand.

“If You don’t accept meals from us, then let our entire household be burnt to ashes.”

The Lord replied, “Do you know who is a laksesvara? He is someone who daily chants a hundred thousand holy names.

“I call that a person a laksesvara. I take meals in only such a person’s house, not in the houses of others.”

Hearing this merciful statement of the Lord, the brahmanas gave up their anxiety and became joyful.

“O Lord, we will chant a hundred thousand names. Please therefore take Your meals in our houses. It is our good fortune that You are teaching us in this way.”
All the brahmanas then began to chant a hundred thousand names everyday so that they could offer food to Lord Caitanyacandra.

With best wishes from,

ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7

Email Address: iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
website: www.iskconscarborough.com

We invite you to chant 64 rounds of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra with us this Saturday at ISKCON Scarborough‏
→ ISKCON Scarborough

Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

We are pleased to announce that our 3rd annual 64 round chanting day will take place coming Saturday – June 29th 2012 from 8 am to 6 pm. Sumptuous free breakfast,lunch & dinner prasadam will be served on this day. 

Every year over 50 devotees take part in chanting 64 rounds
Our regular Saturday evening program will commence from 6.45 pm on-wards.

We invite you, your family and friends to ISKCON Scarborough coming Saturday to take part in this auspicious event

When we chant 64 rounds, we chant over 100,000 names of the Lord!

1 Hare Krsna Maha Mantra(HKMM)= 16 names of the Lord – consisting of 3 transcendental words of Hare, Rama and Krsna (“Hare” is internal energy of the Lord which is non-different from the Lord, “Krsna” means all attractive and “Rama” means reservoir of all pleasure)

1 round in a japa mala =108 Hare Krsna Maha Mantra= 1728 names of the Lord (16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala)

16 rounds = 27,648 names of the Lord(16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala X 16 rounds)

64 rounds = 110,592 names of the Lord(16 names of the Lord in 1 HKMM X 108 times in a japa mala X 64 rounds)

Why chant 64 rounds of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra?
Caitanya Bhagavat(by Sri Vrindavan das Thakur)- Antya Khanda- chapter 9 verses 116 to 125:

“As the devotees invited the Lord (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)to take His meal in their houses, the Lord took the opportunity to teach them all this topic.

When invited to take a meal, the Lord smiled and said, “First you should become a laksesvara [The word laksesvara is a combination of laksha (“hundred thousand”) and isvara (“master”). In common usage it would refer to someone who possessed a hundred thousand rupees.].

“I take meals only in the house of a laksesvara.” Hearing this, the brahmanas became worried.

The brahmanas offered prayers to the Lord, “O Gosaani, what to speak of a hundred thousand, none of us possess even a thousand.

“If You don’t accept meals from us, then let our entire household be burnt to ashes.”

The Lord replied, “Do you know who is a laksesvara? He is someone who daily chants a hundred thousand holy names.

“I call that a person a laksesvara. I take meals in only such a person’s house, not in the houses of others.”

Hearing this merciful statement of the Lord, the brahmanas gave up their anxiety and became joyful.

“O Lord, we will chant a hundred thousand names. Please therefore take Your meals in our houses. It is our good fortune that You are teaching us in this way.”
All the brahmanas then began to chant a hundred thousand names everyday so that they could offer food to Lord Caitanyacandra.

With best wishes from,

ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7

Email Address: iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
website: www.iskconscarborough.com

ISKCON Scarborough’s 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan cruise‏ confirmed for this Saturday!
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Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

We are extremely pleased to inform you that ISKCON Scarborough will be organizing the 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan cruise on Saturday – June 8th 2013 from 12 noon to 5pm.

This is a very special 5 hour Transcendental Cruise for 300 devotees.

The Cruise ship leaves Queens Quay on Toronto’s Harbour front and circles the edge of the Harbour including the CN Tower and surrounding islands, giving the passengers unparalleled view of Down town Toronto’s skyline, as well as Toronto’s Islands.

Toronto’s own Gaura Shakti Kirtan Yoga group, HG Ajamil das prabhu, HG Gaura das and other wonderful Kirtaneers with their ecstatic distinctive style of kirtan will make us float in the Ocean of Transcendental bliss.

To the pleasure of the devotees opulent prasadam will be served along with snacks during the cruise

We welcome you, your family and friends to join us on this wonderful transcendental cruise on Saturday June 8th 2013

We have few more tickets available:Please send an email to iskconscarborough@hotmail.com or call 416-300-7101

Here are further information:

ISKCON Scarborough’s 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan Cruise 

Ship Name: Yankee Lady IV
Cruise Date: Saturday June 8th 2013
Cost: $40 per person
Cruise timing: 5 hours- 12 noon to 5 pm
Please be dockside by 11:30am 

Docking Location: 
539 Queens Quay West
Toronto, M5V3M3
Beside Marina Quay West

Directions:
Yankee Lady IV coming from the West or Northwest:
Take the QEW or 427 to the Gardiner eastbound, exit at Lakeshore Blvd. Continue east along Lakeshore Blvd. to Bathurst St. Turn right and then turn left at the lights on to Queens Quay, continue to the first driveway past the inlet and turn right. Yankee Lady IV is docked at the end of the pier on the right. There is a Harbourfront parking garage at this location.

Coming from the North:
Take the Don Valley Parkway southbound to the Gardiner Expressway west and exit at Spadina, and take the Lakeshore Blvd exit, continue west on Lakeshore Blvd. Turn left at Dan Leckie Way then turn left at Queens Quay then right on the first driveway. There is a public Parking garage at this location.

Coming from the East:
Take Lakeshore Blvd. west turn left at Dan Leckie Way then left at Queens Quay and right at the first driveway.

Via Public Transit:
Take the subway to Union Station and take the 509 Streetcar to Dan Leckie Way. Walk south to the water’s edge. 

General information:
· Clothing: Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather/event (Bring a spring jacket or sweater)
· Prasadam: (Sanctified food) will be provided aboard the ship. In addition, 2 snacks will be provided.
· Water: Unfortunately, due to pre-existing ship rules we are unable to take water bottles onboard for distribution. However free drinking water will be provided onboard the ship.
· Kirtan: Be ready to float in the Ocean of Transcendental bliss with glorious kirtans by Gaura Shakti group, HG Ajamil das prabhu and other Kirtaneers
· Ticket is required for boarding

With best wishes from,
ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7

Email Address:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
website:
http://www.iskconscarborough.com

ISKCON Scarborough’s 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan cruise‏ confirmed for this Saturday!
→ ISKCON Scarborough

Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

We are extremely pleased to inform you that ISKCON Scarborough will be organizing the 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan cruise on Saturday – June 8th 2013 from 12 noon to 5pm.

This is a very special 5 hour Transcendental Cruise for 300 devotees.

The Cruise ship leaves Queens Quay on Toronto’s Harbour front and circles the edge of the Harbour including the CN Tower and surrounding islands, giving the passengers unparalleled view of Down town Toronto’s skyline, as well as Toronto’s Islands.

Toronto’s own Gaura Shakti Kirtan Yoga group, HG Ajamil das prabhu, HG Gaura das and other wonderful Kirtaneers with their ecstatic distinctive style of kirtan will make us float in the Ocean of Transcendental bliss.

To the pleasure of the devotees opulent prasadam will be served along with snacks during the cruise

We welcome you, your family and friends to join us on this wonderful transcendental cruise on Saturday June 8th 2013

We have few more tickets available:Please send an email to iskconscarborough@hotmail.com or call 416-300-7101

Here are further information:

ISKCON Scarborough’s 4th Annual Harinam Sankirtan Cruise 

Ship Name: Yankee Lady IV
Cruise Date: Saturday June 8th 2013
Cost: $40 per person
Cruise timing: 5 hours- 12 noon to 5 pm
Please be dockside by 11:30am 

Docking Location: 
539 Queens Quay West
Toronto, M5V3M3
Beside Marina Quay West

Directions:
Yankee Lady IV coming from the West or Northwest:
Take the QEW or 427 to the Gardiner eastbound, exit at Lakeshore Blvd. Continue east along Lakeshore Blvd. to Bathurst St. Turn right and then turn left at the lights on to Queens Quay, continue to the first driveway past the inlet and turn right. Yankee Lady IV is docked at the end of the pier on the right. There is a Harbourfront parking garage at this location.

Coming from the North:
Take the Don Valley Parkway southbound to the Gardiner Expressway west and exit at Spadina, and take the Lakeshore Blvd exit, continue west on Lakeshore Blvd. Turn left at Dan Leckie Way then turn left at Queens Quay then right on the first driveway. There is a public Parking garage at this location.

Coming from the East:
Take Lakeshore Blvd. west turn left at Dan Leckie Way then left at Queens Quay and right at the first driveway.

Via Public Transit:
Take the subway to Union Station and take the 509 Streetcar to Dan Leckie Way. Walk south to the water’s edge. 

General information:
· Clothing: Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather/event (Bring a spring jacket or sweater)
· Prasadam: (Sanctified food) will be provided aboard the ship. In addition, 2 snacks will be provided.
· Water: Unfortunately, due to pre-existing ship rules we are unable to take water bottles onboard for distribution. However free drinking water will be provided onboard the ship.
· Kirtan: Be ready to float in the Ocean of Transcendental bliss with glorious kirtans by Gaura Shakti group, HG Ajamil das prabhu and other Kirtaneers
· Ticket is required for boarding

With best wishes from,
ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7

Email Address:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
website:
http://www.iskconscarborough.com

ISKCON Scarborough – Grand Appearance day celebrations of Lord Narasimhadev – Friday – May 24th 2013‏
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Hare Krishna!

Please accept our humble obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

Narasimha Caturdasi is the celebration of the appearance day of Lord Narasimhadev, a direct incarnation of the Lord in His half-man, half-lion form. Lord Narasimhadev appeared in order to protect his dear most devotee, Prahlada Maharaja, whose demonic father, Hiranyakasipu was a powerful atheist and enemy of the Lord.

When the angry demon Hiranyakasipu asked his Vaisnava son whether his God existed within the columns of the palace, Prahlada Maharaja immediately accepted that since the Lord is present everywhere, He was also present within the columns. Hiranyakasipu then struck the pillar with his fist, and with a tumultuous roaring sound, Lord Narasimhadev burst forth from the column and killed the demon.

Lord Narasimhadev is Krishna Himself, appearing especially in this form to reciprocate with our desire to remove all the obstacles in our devotional service.

“Although very ferocious, the lioness is very kind to her cubs. Similarly, although very ferocious to non-devotees like Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadev is very, very gentle and kind to His devotees like Prahlada Maharaja.”- HG Pankajanghri prabhu

Srimad Bhagavatam 5.18.8: The Prayers Offered to the Lord by the Residents of Jambudvipa

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto Lord Narasimha deva, the source of all power. O my Lord who possesses nails and teeth just like thunderbolts, kindly vanquish our demon like desires for fruitive activity in this material world. Please appear in our hearts and drive away our ignorance so that by Your mercy we may become fearless in the struggle for existence in this material world”

On the auspicious occasion of the appearance day of Lord Narasimhadev, there will be grand celebrations at ISKCON Scarborough starting at 6.30 pm coming Friday- May 24th 2013

6.30 pm- Abishek on the deities of Lord Narasimhadev
7.15 pm- class on the divine appearance & pastimes of Lord Narasimhadev
8.15 pm – Arti & Kirtan
8.45 pm- 1 round of chanting the Hare Krishna Maha mantra
9 pm- free vegetarian feast

Benedictions for hearing Lord Narasimhadev’s pastimes: Narada Muni to Maharaj Yudhisthir
Srimad Bhagavatam 7.10.46:
One who hears and chants this narration (Lord Narasimhadev’s pastimes) about the omnipotence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, is certainly liberated from material bondage without fail.

Srimad Bhagavatam 7.10.47:Anyone who with great attention hears this narration concerning the activities of Prahlada Maharaja, the killing of Hiranyakasipu, and the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narasimhadeva, surely reaches the spiritual world, where there is no anxiety.

We humbly welcome you, your family, friends and relatives to ISKCON Scarborough to take part in the celebrations and par take the unlimited blessings of Lord Narasimhadev

With best wishes from,

ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7
Phone: 647-955-0415

Email Address:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com

website:
http://www.iskconscarborough.com

ISKCON Scarborough – Grand Appearance day celebrations of Lord Narasimhadev – Friday – May 24th 2013‏
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Hare Krishna!

Please accept our humble obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

Narasimha Caturdasi is the celebration of the appearance day of Lord Narasimhadev, a direct incarnation of the Lord in His half-man, half-lion form. Lord Narasimhadev appeared in order to protect his dear most devotee, Prahlada Maharaja, whose demonic father, Hiranyakasipu was a powerful atheist and enemy of the Lord.

When the angry demon Hiranyakasipu asked his Vaisnava son whether his God existed within the columns of the palace, Prahlada Maharaja immediately accepted that since the Lord is present everywhere, He was also present within the columns. Hiranyakasipu then struck the pillar with his fist, and with a tumultuous roaring sound, Lord Narasimhadev burst forth from the column and killed the demon.

Lord Narasimhadev is Krishna Himself, appearing especially in this form to reciprocate with our desire to remove all the obstacles in our devotional service.

“Although very ferocious, the lioness is very kind to her cubs. Similarly, although very ferocious to non-devotees like Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadev is very, very gentle and kind to His devotees like Prahlada Maharaja.”- HG Pankajanghri prabhu

Srimad Bhagavatam 5.18.8: The Prayers Offered to the Lord by the Residents of Jambudvipa

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto Lord Narasimha deva, the source of all power. O my Lord who possesses nails and teeth just like thunderbolts, kindly vanquish our demon like desires for fruitive activity in this material world. Please appear in our hearts and drive away our ignorance so that by Your mercy we may become fearless in the struggle for existence in this material world”

On the auspicious occasion of the appearance day of Lord Narasimhadev, there will be grand celebrations at ISKCON Scarborough starting at 6.30 pm coming Friday- May 24th 2013

6.30 pm- Abishek on the deities of Lord Narasimhadev
7.15 pm- class on the divine appearance & pastimes of Lord Narasimhadev
8.15 pm – Arti & Kirtan
8.45 pm- 1 round of chanting the Hare Krishna Maha mantra
9 pm- free vegetarian feast

Benedictions for hearing Lord Narasimhadev’s pastimes: Narada Muni to Maharaj Yudhisthir
Srimad Bhagavatam 7.10.46:
One who hears and chants this narration (Lord Narasimhadev’s pastimes) about the omnipotence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, is certainly liberated from material bondage without fail.

Srimad Bhagavatam 7.10.47:Anyone who with great attention hears this narration concerning the activities of Prahlada Maharaja, the killing of Hiranyakasipu, and the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narasimhadeva, surely reaches the spiritual world, where there is no anxiety.

We humbly welcome you, your family, friends and relatives to ISKCON Scarborough to take part in the celebrations and par take the unlimited blessings of Lord Narasimhadev

With best wishes from,

ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7
Phone: 647-955-0415

Email Address:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com

website:
http://www.iskconscarborough.com

His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, Her Grace Nirakula mataji and His Grace Rohinipriya prabhu will be at ISKCON Scarborough this weekend!
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Hare Krishna!

Please accept our humble obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!

We are very excited to inform you that H.G.Vaisesika das prabhu and Her Grace Nirakula mataji will be coming to ISKCON Scarborough this Friday – 17th May 2013 and His Grace Rohinipriya prabhu will be coming to ISKCON Scarborough this Saturday – 18th May 2013.

CC Madhya 22.54

The verdict of all revealed scriptures is that by even a moment’s association with a pure devotee, one can attain all success.

Srimad Bhagavatam 4.30.34

Even a moment’s association with a pure devotee cannot be compared to being transferred to heavenly planets or even merging into the Brahman effulgence in complete liberation. For living entities who are destined to give up the body and die, association with pure devotees is the highest benediction.

The schedule for Friday is as follows:

6.45 pm to 7 pm- Tulasi Arti

7 pm to 8 pm- class by H.G.Vaisesika das prabhu

8 pm to 8.30 pm- Arti

8.30 pm to 8.45 pm- Chant 1 round of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra together

8.45 pm – free vegetarian feast

HG Vaisesika das prabhu, a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada is a veteran book distributor who has inspired devotees all around the world in creating and sustaining book distribution.Through classroom lectures and on-field training, Vaisesika prabhu has enlightened, encouraged and empowered several thousand devotees to become the agents of spiritual change. Prabhu’s association is infectious, and everywhere he goes a circle of enthusiastic hearers and chanters springs up around him.

The schedule for Saturday is as follows:

6.45 pm to 8 pm- Srimad Bhagavatam class by His Grace Rohinipriya prabhu

8 pm to 8.30 pm- Arti

8.30 pm to 8.45 pm- Chant 1 round of Hare Krsna Maha Mantra together

8.45 pm – free vegetarian feastHis Grace Rohinipriya prabhu is a is a senior Brahmacari serving at the ISKCON Cowpatty temple in Mumbai, India

A warm invitation goes out to you and your family to come and associate with advanced devotees coming Friday/Saturday.

With best wishes from,

ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7
Phone: 647-955-0415

Email Address:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com

website:
http://www.iskconscarborough.com