Hitting the Road Again
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Parasuram das Two days ago a massive dam in Eastern Ukraine was destroyed. 40,000 people have been made homeless. Vraja Sakha Prabhu from ISKCON Zaporizhzhya explained to us that there is a serious disaster ahead. Firstly the Nuclear Power Station is in a precarious situation, it needs both electricity and water to prevent a meltdown.
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Sri Vakresvara Pandita’s Appearance Day
Giriraj Swami

Today is the appearance day of Sri Vakresvara Pandita, one of Lord Chaitanya’s most dear associates. Sri Caitanya-caritamrta (Adi 10.17–20) states, “Vakresvara Pandita, the fifth branch of the [Caitanya] tree, was a very dear servant of Lord Caitanya’s. He could dance with constant ecstasy for seventy-two hours. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally sang while Vakresvara Pandita danced, and thus Vakresvara Pandita fell at the lotus feet of the Lord and spoke as follows. ‘O Candramukha! Please give me ten thousand Gandharvas. Let them sing as I dance, and then I will be greatly happy. Lord Caitanya replied, ‘I have only one wing like you, but if I had another, certainly I would fly in the sky!’ ”

In his purport to text 17, Srila Prabhupada writes, “In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika (71) it is stated that Vakresvara Pandita was an incarnation of Aniruddha, one of the quadruple expansions of Visnu (Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Aniruddha and Pradyumna). He could dance wonderfully for seventy-two continuous hours. When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu played in dramatic performances in the house of Srivasa Pandita, Vakresvara Pandita was one of the chief dancers, and he danced continuously for that length of time. Sri Govinda dasa, an Oriya devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, has described the life of Vakresvara Pandita in his book Gaura-krsnodaya. There are many disciples of Vakresvara Pandita in Orissa, and they are known as Gaudiya Vaisnavas although they are Oriyas. Among these disciples are Sri Gopalaguru and his disciple Sri Dhyanacandra Gosvami.”

A contemporary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu named Devananda Pandita had no faith in Mahaprabhu and thus avoided Him, but fortunately, Devananda Pandita developed great faith in Vakresvara Pandita and rendered service to him. And by Vakresvara Pandita’s mercy, Devananda Pandita developed faith in Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and ultimately achieved His shelter.

Concerning this incident, Sri Caitanya-bhagavata (Antya 3.485–487) confirms the efficacy of serving pure devotees and the results one attains by doing so: “The service of Vaishnavas is superior to the service of Krishna. All scriptures, headed by Srimad-Bhagavatam, confirm this. There may be a doubt whether the servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead will attain perfection, but there is absolutely no doubt that those who are attached to serving the Lord’s devotees will attain perfection. Therefore service to the Vaishnavas is the best means of deliverance.”

Hare Krishna.

ISKCON Temple, Just Steps Away from Odisha Train Accident, Provide Needed Aid to Injured and Emergency Workers
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In the wake of the devastating train crash in Balasore, Odisha, ISKCON Bahanaga temple has emerged as a crucial support center for the affected victims and dedicated volunteers. The temple, under construction, is just steps away from the accident scene. Masons working at the temple witnessed the horrific collision between the Coromandel Express and a […]

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Glastonbury Rathayatra 28th May 2023
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Parasuram das The historic city of Glastonbury is famous for King Arthur and the knights of the round table. It was the centre for Christianity in Europe , folklore has it that Joseph of Arimathea — the man who took Christ’s body and placed it into the tomb following the Crucifixion — came to Britain,
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India Train Crash: A Bhagavad-gita perspective 
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India has recently witnessed a tragic train accident near Balasore, Orissa, leaving several hundred dead and many more maimed. In the face of such a devastating event, we offer our heartfelt prayers for those who have lost their loved ones and friends, as well as for the welfare of the departed souls. During times of […]

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Cida Dahi Mahotsav, ISKCON Singaraja, Bali
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More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CiA61KoR74EuJJXzkNp4eS9dhZ_1NZ-Z?usp=sharing Anyone who’s visited Bali will attest to the fact that there is no place like Bali anywhere in this world! Known as The Land of Gods, Bali is not only famous for its volcanic landscapes, terraced paddy fields, pristine beaches, friendly locals but also for it’s rich and colourful Balinese Hindu culture.
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TOVP Celebrates the 37th Anniversary of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Arrival in Sridham Mayapur
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In July 1986, the Deities of Prahlad-Nrsimhadeava were completed in Chennai, India and installed in Sridham Mayapur during a three-day celebration from July 28-30. This year commemorates the 37th Anniversary of that historic occasion.

The history leading to that event is extraordinary and full of miracles, as is the history leading to the completion of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s new home in the TOVP, about to be opened in October this year. It will be the largest and most opulent Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world!

The narration of the story of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s making and arrival is now available in a free, online flipbook: Lord Nrsimhadeva Comes to Mayapur.

A dramatic play of the story is also available to view HERE.

We request our readers to reciprocate with Lord Nrsimhadeva’s constant love and protection by helping to complete His new home. Go to the Give To Nrsimha 2023 Fundraiser page on the TOVP website and select from several wonderful seva opportunities.

Or use the TOVP Give To Nrsimha Online Pledge Card and make your pledge today and pay later.

Miracle in the Making ~ Home of Our Divine Protector

 

 

TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH

Visit: www.tovp.org
Support: https://tovp.org/donate/
Email: tovpinfo@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TOVPinfoTube
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOVP2022
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Instagram: https://m.tovp.org/tovpinstagram
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RSS News Feed: https://tovp.org/rss2/
Store: https://tovp.org/tovp-gift-store/

TOVP Give to Nrsimha 2023 Campaign Electronic Pledge Card – Make Your Sankalpa TODAY!
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For all ISKCON devotees, the completion and opening of the TOVP should be a top priority, as per Srila Prabhupada’s desire and instructions. A major milestone towards that goal is the October opening of the completed Nrsimhadeva Wing, which will be the largest and most opulent Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world.

To accomplish this historic task, we continue to need your financial assistance, large or small. For that purpose, an electronic ‘Pledge Card’ has been created so you make your sankalpa with Lord Nrsimhadeva and reciprocate with our Divine Protector to show your love and build His new home in Sridham Mayapur, ISKCON’s World Headquarters.

You don’t have to make any initial payment, and pledges can be paid in monthly installments over 2-3 years. Simply fill out the pledge card and we will contact you with the payment methods that are available in your region of the world so you can immediately start donating funds.

Please take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve Mayapur Prahlad- Nrsimhadeva Who are always protecting Their devotees, and make your sankalpa TODAY!

TOVP Give To Nrsimha Electronic Pledge Card

Miracle in the Making ~ Home of Our Divine Protector

 

 

TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH

Visit: www.tovp.org
Support: https://tovp.org/donate/
Email: tovpinfo@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TOVPinfoTube
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOVP2022
Telegram: https://t.me/TOVP_GRAM
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQqFCRU5H1xJA5PV2hXKrA
Instagram: https://m.tovp.org/tovpinstagram
App: https://m.tovp.org/app
News & Texts: https://m.tovp.org/newstexts
RSS News Feed: https://tovp.org/rss2/
Store: https://tovp.org/tovp-gift-store/