A new temple in Delhi was opened on 12 February 2014, on the auspicious occasion of Nityananda Trayodasi. Lokanatha Maharaja was the driving force behind this temple and the installation of Sri Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Sri Jagannath Baladeva Subhadra and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai took place in grand style with many senior devotees present. Lokanatha Maharaja extended an invitation to the opening […]
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The opening of Iskcon Noida Temple, Delhi
Chandan Yatra, Durban 2014
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From Mayapur, Kadamba Kanana Swami travelled to Abu Dhabi and then to Johannesburg to meet with engineers & other professionals in the construction field, to assist him with his report on the Mayapur project. Amidst all of this, for the pleasure of the devotees, Maharaj travelled to Durban for a day, to celebrate the Chandan Yatra […]
It comes with age
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 December 2010, Cape Town, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 7.8.34) Elderly men are supposed to be wise because they have been faced with life. An elderly person in spiritual life has become familiar with the process of devotional service therefore knows what to do and what not to do. He has tried […]
When spiritual life becomes magical
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Conviction cannot be based on intellectual understanding. Are we convinced that Krsna consciousness is true? Yes, I am because it makes sense. But that’s just the beginning and it is a lot more than that. It has to be experienced in the heart. It mus…
Mayapur, January 2014
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We will catch up on reporting on events taken place in January. In Mayapur, the new year was greeted by a Kirtan Mela that featured Kadamba Kanana Swami and Lokanath Swami. The Kirtan Mela was held in Prabhupada Park which is behind the Lotus Building. The program started at 7 pm on the eve and continued until after midnight. Despite […]
A tribute to Syamalal Prabhu
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HG Syamalal Prabhu, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada who served for many years in South Africa, departed this world on 5 January 2014. Here is an offering of appreciation to Syamalal Prabhu written by Kadamba Kanana Swami. Dear Syamalal Prabhu, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. You were a Navadvipa boy, when […]
Recordings from South Africa, December 2013
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Kadamba Kanana Swami visited South Africa from 12-17 December. Please find below recordings from the various programs that he did. You may listen online via the media player or to download a file, right-click on the title and “save-target-as”. KKS_South Africa_Midrand_12 December 2013_Evening Kirtan KKS_South Africa_Midrand_12 December 2013_Evening Lecture KKS_South Africa_PTA_13 December 2013_Morning […]
Mayapur, December 2013
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Maharaj’s stay in Mayapur continues. His service keeps him busy. We catch glimpses and short exchanges with him during and after the morning program. From time-to-time, he leads kirtan and gives Srimad Bhagavatam classes. In this way, our hearts get fulfilled. Here are the latest recordings and pictures. To download an audio file, please right-click on […]
South Africa – December 2013
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Apologies for the lack of chronology in the recent travel posts. Kadamba Kanana Swami interrupted his stay in Mayapur with a short visit to South Africa. Here is a report by Candrasekhara dasa. Kadamba Kanana Swami visited South Africa recently. He visited different centres around Johannesburg motivating the devotees in their preaching initiatives. He arrived in South Africa […]
A kirtan Friday in Mayapur
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After a week long visit to South Africa, Kadamba Kanana Swami returned to Sri Dham Mayapur on Wednesday. It was a day of kirtan yesterday (Friday, 20 December) as Maharaj kept devotees enthused for hours. The first part took place in the garden outside the Gada Building. It started in the afternoon and continued into […]
Establishing the holy dham
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 14 December 2011, Durban, South Africa, Lecture) Disappearance day of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Thakur His father, Srila Bhakti Vinoda Thakur, established the birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to be in Sridham Mayapur. Not everyone was ready to agree with that, particularly the caste goswamis, and the brahmin community in Navadwip was […]
Find the devotee
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) We should never think that somebody is not a devotee. We should think that everybody is a devotee! The uttama-adhikari sees everyone as a devotee. We should find the devotee in other people. The devotee is there; we should just find it! We treat […]
Choose your suffering
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) Through celibacy, can we get love of God? You can be celibate for a hundred lifetimes, do you think that will give you love of God? No, it is devotional service that will give us love of God! “I am married to a devotee!” […]
God and the demigods
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) Even though we do not look for austerity, we do not spend the whole day trying to avoid austerity. We must take some austerity – that is bhakti yoga and we use our time, as much as possible, in devotional service. Therefore this chapter […]
A visit to Mamgachi
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On Saturday, 23 November, Kadamba Kanana Swami took devotees on parikrama to Mamgachi. This village is located on the island of Modadrumadvipa and is the birth place of Srila Vrndavana Das Thakur and Srila Vasudeva Datta, two very close associates of Lord Caitanya. The parikrama party included disciples, students from MIHE, well-wishers and special guest, HG […]
Let the book find someone!
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, September 2008, South Africa, Ratha Yatra Lecture) Once, one of our book distributors in Holland was distributing books in the offices of a business. The authorities didn’t like it and called the police so the devotee ran into the street with his books. As the police chased him, he turned the corner […]
The latest from Mayapur, November 2013
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Kadamba Kanana Swami is in Mayapur for two weeks now. It is intended that Maharaja will spend a few months here due to various services. We present to you media from some of the highlights of his stay thus far. On Friday, 15 November, was the auspicious celebration of the Vyasa Puja of HH Jayadvaita Swami. […]
For the fanatics
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) Fanaticism means that we have a conviction that is without knowledge and realization. It is a conviction that is born out of other motives. We want to be advanced and recognized because of ulterior motives. In fanaticism, the motive is not Krsna’s pleasure; the […]
When suitcases had no wheels
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 02 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7) We can’t waste time trying to take away all the problems in our life; problems are built-in. I am going to tell you a fairytale – just listen carefully. Once upon a time, a long time ago my dear children, believe it or not, there […]
KKS in Mayapur, November 2013
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Kadamba Kanana Swami is currently in Sri Dham Mayapur! On Sunday,17 November 2013, which is also the last day of the month of Kartik, Maharaja will be giving the morning Srimad Bhagavatam class at the temple. A live-stream will be available on www.mayapur.tv so please tune-in. The class will begin at 8 am Indian time (GMT+5.5). If you are […]
Vrindavan is my home!
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 03 November 2013, Vrindavan, India, Lecture: Damodar Lila) Whenever I come to this Krsna Balaram mandir, I get excited because I am coming home. Like yesterday, Mother Daiva Shakti said, “Welcome home!” And I said, “Yes, Vrindavan is my home!” She said, “Yes, because you took birth here!” Well, it is true; […]
Because of Srila Prabhupada…
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 03 November 2013, Vrindavan, India, Lecture: Damodar Lila) When I came to this Krsna Balaram mandir, initially I noticed how much present Krsna was but then I noticed that Prabhupada was even more present than Krsna. That is a fact; that is actually true because Srila Prabhupada has extended the mercy of […]
Krsna and the cows
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 7 November 2010, Vrndavana, India, Govardhan Puja Lecture) There are so many pastimes concerning the cows. Krsna’s name is Govinda. Krsna was protecting the cows and calling the cows. Yesterday, we were hearing from Gopiparanadhana Prabhu who was explaining that in the Govardhan pastime, at the end of the Govardhan Lila, at one […]
Protection of the cow
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 7 November 2010, Vrndavana, India, Govardhan Puja Lecture) The cow and the bull are described by Srila Prabhupada as being totally harmless creatures. Everything about them is auspicious. They are supportive for the environment and in this way; with cow protection, we find all the good that is required. The cows provide […]
The cow
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 7 November 2010, Vrndavana, India, Govardhan Puja Lecture) Namo brahmanya devaya go brahmana hitaya ca. Srila Prabhupada explained ‘go brahmana’, first the cows and then the brahmanas. So much importance is given to the cows by Krsna that even before worshipping the brahmanas, we worship the cows. In the Brahma Samhita, it […]
When Krsna smiles
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 13 September 2013, Durban, South Africa, Initiation Lecture) In the Caitanya Caritamrta, it is stated that if one commits the ten offences then one is delaying the result of the holy name or delays serving the holy name and ISKCON is a movement dedicated to serving the holy name. The chanting of […]
Krsna conquers us
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 11 September 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.38) One who remembers Krsna all the time becomes captured by Krsna. Krsna slowly captures us. It is said: jayati jananivaso devaki-janma-vado (SB 10.90.48). Jananivaso or Jananivasa is speaking about Krsna who is the resort, or shelter, of all living beings. Jayati means he conquers or it means ‘victory’. It is described […]
To become a messenger
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 8 September 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, Home Program) Our position is to become a messenger, to become an instrument and follow the path that Krsna went, then we will transform in the process. We “desire” our whole life so we must adjust our life. The Hamsaduta is a work of a hundred and forty […]
Overcoming laziness
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 11 September 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.38) There is a part in us that does not want to surrender. That is the lazy part; it is a fight with the mind. Laziness is an affliction of the modes of ignorance and one has to fight the mode of ignorance by […]
A little bit of love is helpful
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) When I was the temple president, we had a sannyasi staying at the temple named Radha Govinda Maharaja. He would come to my room every morning at around 6 o’clock, knock on the door and just immediately go on the floor and offer […]
A little bit of love is helpful
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) When I was the temple president, we had a sannyasi staying at the temple named Radha Govinda Maharaja. He would come to my room every morning at around 6 o’clock, knock on the door and just immediately go on the floor and offer […]
It starts at home
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]
It starts at home
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]
It starts at home
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]
When it is called for
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) Talking about anger, Maharaja, how does one judge for oneself that our anger, or another’s, is not personally motivated? We have to be very careful with that. For example, I have many times been responsible for Prabhupada’s facilities in this movement, in various […]
When it is called for
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) Talking about anger, Maharaja, how does one judge for oneself that our anger, or another’s, is not personally motivated? We have to be very careful with that. For example, I have many times been responsible for Prabhupada’s facilities in this movement, in various […]
When it is called for
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) Talking about anger, Maharaja, how does one judge for oneself that our anger, or another’s, is not personally motivated? We have to be very careful with that. For example, I have many times been responsible for Prabhupada’s facilities in this movement, in various […]
When it is called for
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) Talking about anger, Maharaja, how does one judge for oneself that our anger, or another’s, is not personally motivated? We have to be very careful with that. For example, I have many times been responsible for Prabhupada’s facilities in this movement, in various […]
Fear and doubt
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Spirit Matters Program) Question: Do you have any nice words to remind us not to have doubt whenever we have fear or doubt? There are two types of doubts. One type of doubt comes from sinful activity and attachment to sinful activity. The other type […]
Kirtan Mela in Germany, 13-18 August 2013
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After many requests from devotees, Sacinandana Swami and his team have organized a Kirtan Mela in Germany once again. This year, it takes place at a devotee-owned retreat center in Walthersdorf, which is about 50 km from the old location. Kadamba Kanana Swami and many other kirtaniyas will be participating. A live-steam from the festival will […]