Kirtan mela attracts devotees globally
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After sravan utsav, kirtan mela is the next big event happening in Mayapur. Kirtan mela adivas took place on 15th evening.  HH Loknath Swami led kirtan. Devotees danced along with kirtan.  HH Sacinandana Swami and HH Kadamba Kanana Swami were also present on the occasion. The venue for the kirtan mela (Panca tattva hall) has […]

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Lecture by HH Radhanath Swami on S.B. 6.4.12
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S.B. 6.4.12: tokanam pitarau bandhu drsah paksma striyah patih patih prajanam bhiksunam grhy ajnanam budhah suhrt TRANSLATION As the father and mother are the friends and maintainers of their children, as the eyelid is the protector of the eye, as the husband is the maintainer and protector of a woman, as the householder is the […]

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HG Jnanagamya Prabhu passes away
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With heavy heart, we inform the worldwide devotees that HG Jnanagamya prabhu, disciple of Srila Prabhupada has left his body in his residence at Sri Mayapur dhama to enter into the eternal pastimes of Gauranga. Kirtan is going on in his residence at Mayapur. His Grace Jnanagamya das Adhikari joined Srila Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna movement […]

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Inauguration of Gaur Purnima festival
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Inauguration pictures   Today, 16th February, we had the inauguration of Gaur Purnima festival, 2015.  The festival  marks its 43rd anniversary this year in Mayapur. Initially, there was a kirtan before Deities of Gaur Nitai and Garudadev. Then more devotees led by sanyasis including HH Gopal Krishna Goswami, HH BhaktaGaurVani Swami and HH Prahladananda Swami […]

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Celebrating the Glories of Our Mothers
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Institute for Spiritual Culture is organizing an event “Celebrating the Glories of Our Mothers” Venue:  Mayapur Goshala Time: 22nd Feb 2015, 4:45 pm   Highlights of the event: # Hear enlightening words of wisdom # Hear realisations of our mothers # Watch humorous skits and role plays # Chant in kirtan # Take prasadam …   […]

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Gaur Purnima festivities begin in Mayapur
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Mayapur.com welcomes all the devotees who have arrived here for Gaura Purnima 2015 festivities. Today saw the commencement of Sravna Utsava. This is the second time Sravna Utsava has been organized. There would be lectures from 12th to 15th February on Gaur Lila, pastimes of Lord Nityananda, Brihat Bhagwatamritam, Sat-sandharva and Sri Jagannath lila.  This […]

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New Vrindaban Celebrates Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day
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New Vrindaban started the New Year with a colorful, lively, family-friendly Nityananda Trayodasi celebration on Sunday Feb. 1. Snow covered the ground all over New Vrindaban, but that didn’t stop many devotees from bundling up and carefully driving down to the temple for bhajans at 10:30 Sunday morning. The sweet sounds of Nityananda bhajans – […]

Lecture by HG Mahatma Pr on SB 6.3.32
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On 6th February, morning Temple lecture was given by HG Mahatma Pr on SB 6.3.32 . Below is the transcript of the lecture. When I was reading this purport, one thing stood out in my mind. It’s the first point Prabhupada makes. Prabhupada says if one chants offensively then one should remedy that by chanting continuously. There’s […]

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Special Pooja for Nityananda!
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Festivities for Nityananda Trayodasi (the appearance of Lord Nityananda) will begin from tomorrow (30th Jan) at Ekachakra. This year, for the first time, 3 days Kirtan Mela will take place at Ekachakra dhama, the birthplace of Sri Nityananda. On 31st evening, there will be a parikrama to pastime places of Nitai and an adhivas ceremony. […]

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Lecture by HH Indradyumna Swami on Srimad Bhagwatam 6.3.26
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On 28th January, HH Indradyumna Swami Maharaj gave a lecture on Srimad Bhagwatam 6.3.26. Below is the transcript of the lecture. Hare Krishna! This morning we are reading from Granthraj Srimad Bhagavatam Canto Six, Chapter Three entitled “Yamaraja instructs his messengers”, Text 26. (invocation prayers) evam vimrsya sudhiyo bhagavaty anante sarvatmana vidadhate khalu bhava-yogam te […]

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Appearance of Advaita Acharya
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Please view the following galleries: Darshan Abhishek jaya jaya sri-caitanya jaya nityananda jayadvaita-candra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda Advaita acarya is an incarnation of Mahavisnu and thus non different (advaita) from the Lord. He is one of the principal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the inaugurator of the yuga dharma Harinaam Sankirtana. His intense prayers to the Lord […]

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Sabar janya Soucagar
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On the morning of 13th December, by the arrangement of Krishnanagar (Nadia) D.M., there was a walking procession in Krishnanagar city, for the occasion of ‘Sabar janya Soucagar’. The administrative department called different religious organizations, such as, Christians, Muslims, Ramakrishna, Mother Teresa society, and ISKCON to join the program. The program was to demonstrate social unity to […]

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Ekachakra Retreat – Dec – 2015
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Please come and chant with us…….  in Japa as well as in Kirtan….. From 26th to 30th December 2015 in Ekachakra Dham, India This retreat is open to one and all – men as well as ladies YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN US TO: Deepen your relationship with the Holy Name. Spend these days in seclusion in the […]

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Gita Mela Program in Sri Mayapur
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HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja wants us to give attention to the guests,by giving them association. He doesn’t like it when the guests just come to the temple and don’t have any contact with the devotees. Gita Mela didn’t only show the guests the importance of the Bhagavad Gita as it is, but also gave opportunity […]

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Navadwip Mandal Parikrama 2015
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With great pleasure, we are very happy to invite devotees worldwide to the most auspicious Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama 2015, from 22nd to 28th February. In 2015 we are celebrating the 500th anniversary of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visit to Sri Vrindavan Dham. O the way to Sri Vrindavan the Lord was immersed in the deepest […]

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Kirtan Standards by Jayadvaita Swami
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A new addition to the Blog in 2015 is Featured Posts on Jayadvaita Swami. Posts in this category have been selected as they have proven to be very popular and well viewed over the years. Also included are articles that have very good quality content like special quotes or transcripts and super-quality audio or video […]

ISKCON Tribal Care
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By: Madhava Smullen ISKCON News on Dec. 24, 2014 Devotees make their way through the forest The recently formed ISKCON Tribal Care Initiative, headed by GBC Bhakti Purusottama Swami and chief coordinator Sridham Govinda Das, is reaching out to the numerous tribal communities located in forests and remote areas of East and Northeast India. The […]

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A moment of truth
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, October 2014, Mayapur, India, Siksastakam Seminar: Verses 1&2, Part 1) The process of glorification of Krsna through his name is actually our means of purification. So we are preparing to chant and the first reason why we chant, is for purification, whether it is in kirtan or japa. In japa, we are exposed […]

New Year’s Bhakti Retreat in New Vrindaban Dham
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Everyone is invited! We would be honored to have your association at New Vrindaban’s New Year’s Bhakti Retreat starting the evening of Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 through Sun. Jan. 3, 2015. Spend this New Year’s Eve along with your whole family in the scenic, rolling hills of West Virginia, getting spiritually re-charged.  Associate with experienced […]

Brahmājī on Nāma-Kīrtan
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“The best way to turn our affection towards you is by hearing your heartfelt kīrtan issuing from hearts completely saturated with pure devotion. Then we will be able to see your All-Attractive form existing within the lotus of our own hearts, revealing yourself in exactly the shape we lovingly contemplate. “This kīrtan is much more … Continue reading Brahmājī on Nāma-Kīrtan

Art of Kīrtan 4 – Example
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Here is a super basic example of the basic structure for using all three speeds of the 3-beat (half, normal and double speeds). Start off with the half speed, let it speed up and slow it back down. When you are ready, switch it to normal speed and let that consistently and gradually build speed. … Continue reading Art of Kīrtan 4 – Example

Gaura Purnima Sponsorships
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Over 500 years ago, in the sacred land of Navadvipa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna, appeared as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Taking on the golden hue of Srimati Radharani, He descended to distribute the yuga-dharma of sankirtan—congregati…

If Krishna’s Name Approaches Your Mouth…
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If Krishna’s Name Approaches Your Mouth… “Oh, it is amazing!” Devahūti exclaimed to Kapila, “If your precious name comes even to the tip of anyone’s tongue, even a barbaric dog-eater, that person becomes the most respectable guru! Those who embrace your beloved name have successfully completed all self-disciplines, sacrificial rituals, sacred baths, and studies of […]

The Art of Kīrtan, Part 1 – Introduction
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The Art of Kīrtan, Part 1 – Introduction Kīrtan is the central practice of bhakti-yoga, the spiritual path of devotion. Essentially, bhakti-yoga is anukūlyenānuśilana — an expression of affection. Kīrtan literally means “celebration.” It is a celebration of affection. The most important, powerful form of kīrtan is nāma-kīrtan, “celebration of a name.” We celebrate the […]

New Vrindaban Hosts Special Deity Worship Seminar
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DEITY WORSHIP SEMINAR Presented by His Grace Jayananda das www.deityworship.com         www.mayapuracademy.org Details are below the schedule. Schedule Fri. Dec. 5, 2014                        Seminar                            11:00 am-1:30 pm Lunch                                1:30 pm Seminars                           3:00 pm- 7:00 pm  Sat. Dec. 6, 2014 Special Early Class           8:00 am -9:00 am Seminar                            10:00 am – 1:30 pm Seminars                           […]

Journey of Service
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Last year when I was living in the holy village of Mayapur, I would visit Srila Prabhupad’s samadhi and pray, pray to be of service. I passed many evenings of prayer in that great marble hall surrounded by the glory of Srila Prabhupad’s life. The whisp…