I Must Hear And I Must Chant
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"The simple process to become purified. And that simple process is this chanting. Chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, this name "Kṛṣṇa" is reminding me. I must hear and I must chant with the tongue. Then you keep yourself always in Kṛṣṇa consciousness."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.1.18 Lecture
July 1 1975 - Denver

Gadadhar Pandit’s Appearance
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View the following galleries: Darshan Abhishek On 18th April, ISKCON Mayapur celebrated the appearance day of Sri Gadadhar Pandit, one of the principal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Following the tradition, there was Abhishek of His utsav mutri (smaller festival Deity) around noon with milk, ghee, flowers, water etc. He was also offered garlands of […]

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Hare Krishna! Bhubaneswar Temple Update April 2015 There has…
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Hare Krishna! Bhubaneswar Temple Update April 2015
There has also been extensive renovation in the front of the temple placing nice strong tiles over the entire area so that it will remain very clean and there is now virtually no chance of flooding. That has now been completed. Please see the pictures. The water now runs off the area and away from the temple onto the highway and drains away. The Bhubaneswar guest house is also gradually being renovated room by room and is coming to an international standard. So far 6 rooms have been completed and another 4 are on the way.
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Hare Krishna! Bhubaneswar Temple Update April 2015 There has…
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Hare Krishna! Bhubaneswar Temple Update April 2015
There has also been extensive renovation in the front of the temple placing nice strong tiles over the entire area so that it will remain very clean and there is now virtually no chance of flooding. That has now been completed. Please see the pictures. The water now runs off the area and away from the temple onto the highway and drains away. The Bhubaneswar guest house is also gradually being renovated room by room and is coming to an international standard. So far 6 rooms have been completed and another 4 are on the way.
Read the entire article here: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=16903

Hare Krishna! What’s Wrong with Our Politicians – Three Examples…
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Hare Krishna! What’s Wrong with Our Politicians – Three Examples of Perfect Leadership
To say that most politicians are incompetent, and in many cases downright dishonest, isn’t very controversial. We’ve all read about their blunders, their tricks, and their schemes. So the aim of this article is not to give proof of their failure to bring about world peace and prosperity; it is rather to show that the root cause of their incompetence is selfish materialism, and that the remedy is the re- spiritualization of society through the worldwide propagation of Krishna consciousness.
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Hare Krishna! What’s Wrong with Our Politicians – Three Examples…
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Hare Krishna! What’s Wrong with Our Politicians – Three Examples of Perfect Leadership
To say that most politicians are incompetent, and in many cases downright dishonest, isn’t very controversial. We’ve all read about their blunders, their tricks, and their schemes. So the aim of this article is not to give proof of their failure to bring about world peace and prosperity; it is rather to show that the root cause of their incompetence is selfish materialism, and that the remedy is the re- spiritualization of society through the worldwide propagation of Krishna consciousness.
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Join us this Sunday and let us serve you —Sunday Love Feast for All on April 19th, 2015 — Our guest speaker His Grace Radha Govind Hari Dasa
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Sunday Love Feast for All

When?
Sunday,April 19,2015
Program starts at 11 am

Where?
6 George Street South
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 1P3, Canada
Park underground(free) @ City Hall
Phone:416-648-3312

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Srimad Bhagavatam 1.5.16
vicaksano 'syārhati veditum vibhor
ananta-pārasya nivrttitah sukham
pravartamānasya gunair anātmanas
tato bhavān darśaya cestitam vibhoh
Translation
The Supreme Lord is unlimited. Only a very expert personality, retired from the activities of material happiness, deserves to understand this knowledge of spiritual values. Therefore those who are not so well situated, due to material attachment, should be shown the ways of transcendental realization, by Your Goodness, through descriptions of the transcendental activities of the Supreme Lord.



11.00- 11.15      Tulsi Puja                                            
11.15 - 11.30     Guru Puja                                            
11:30 –11:55     Aarti & Kirtan                                      
11.55 - 12.00    Sri Nrsingadeva Prayers                  
12.00 – 1:00    Vedic discourse
  1:00 –  1:30     Closing Kirtan
  1.30 _  2.00     Sanctified Free Vegetarian Feast

  4.00_  7.00     Evening of Candle light Yoga & Meditation with Gaura shakti Kirtan Band


Monthly Sankirtan Festival(MSF)
On April 18 2015,1.30pm - 4.00pm at India Town Center(SouthEast corner of Hurantario/Dundas)60 Dundas st East.

For more details call at- 647 887 5736/647 720 2341

Our congregation performs book distribution of vedic literature on weekends, special occasions and during festivals by going out on streets, door to door and at different public places.If you are interested to buy the books,sponsor those to be distributed by our Sankirtan team or want to join the Book Distribution Team,you're more than welcome.We're looking forward to see you there!

If one wants to be recognized by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he must preach the glories of the Lord. One who worships the Deity must therefore be extremely respectful to preachers; otherwise simply worshiping the Deity will keep one in the lower stage of devotion. (SB 7.14.40)
 

 
COMING UP AHEAD

Mohini
Fasting.....................on Wed April 29th,2015
Breakfast.................on Thu Apr 30th,2015 b/w 6.11am-10.54am

Every fortnight, we observe Ekadasi, a day of prayer and meditation. On this day we fast (or simplify our meals and abstain from grains and beans), and spend extra time reading the scriptures and chanting the auspicious Hare Krishna mantra.

English audio glorification of all Ekadasis is available here 


Narasimha Caturdasi
Celebration on Sat May 2nd 2015

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam
dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam
keshava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare

"O Keshava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, who have assumed the form of half-man, half-lion! All glories to You! Just as one can easily crush a wasp between one's fingernails, so in the same way the body of the wasp like demon Hiranyakashipu has been ripped apart by the wonderful pointed nails on Your beautiful lotus hands." -
*For Volunteering please do contact Radha Gopinath Dasradhagopinathdas@hotmail.com.

*For sponsorships/financing the event do contact Amogha lila Dasaalokearora@hotmail.com.
**Details of the program will be posted when we come closer to the event**
 

ON GOING EVERY SUNDAY
 
Nectar of Instruction Course
Started on the first Saturday(4th) of April 2015,9am-12pm
For more details contact:His grace Vaishnava Dasa
via email- vaishnavadas@me.com
or call at- 905.790.9972

Originally written in Sanskrit by Srila Rupa Goswami, the greatest spiritual genius of medieval India. Now translated and explained by Srila Prabhupada, "The Nectar of Instruction" is the key to enlightenment for all seekers on the path of spiritual perfection.

 
Sunday School

To register,contact us
Email:sundayschool108@gmail.com
Call:647.893.9363

**New session starting on Sun April 5 2015**

The Sunday School provides fun filled strategies through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games that present Vedic Culture to children. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him.
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).

Gift Shop

Our boutique is stocked with an excellent range of products, perfect for gifts or as souvenirs of your visit. It offers textiles, jewellery, incense, devotional articles, musical instruments, books, and CDs inspired by Indian culture.We're open on all Sundays and celebrations marked in our annual calendar.
 

Please note that ISKCON Brampton is a nut free environment in order to support those with allergies. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Chant and Be happy

Amsterdam Will Dance! Kingsday Harinam 2015 This year’s…
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Amsterdam Will Dance! Kingsday Harinam 2015
This year’s Kingsday Harinam party in the streets of Amsterdam will be 200 strong and counting. Although the proportions of the Harinam party to the party-goers are slightly uneven, everyone who comes into contact with the Harinam party will be given the mercy of the holy name– whether they like it or not!
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Harinama in Boston, USA (Album with photos) Srila Prabhupada:…
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Harinama in Boston, USA (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: One must engage his tongue in the service of the holy name. Our Krishna consciousness movement is based on this principle. We try to engage all the members of the Krishna consciousness movement in the service of the holy name. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.16 Purport)
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Hare Krishna! Strengthening The Vision: Prabhupada’s Third Visit…
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Hare Krishna! Strengthening The Vision: Prabhupada’s Third Visit to New Vrindaban
From July 18th to 23rd 1974, Srila Prabhupada visited New Vrindaban for the third time, to further establish his vision for it as a sacred place known worldwide for five primary things: cow protection, simple-living, holy pilgrimage, spiritual education, and above all, loving Krishna. In a letter one year earlier, the ISKCON Founder-Acharya had written to encourage the expanding farm community: “Yes! Go on acquiring the surrounding lands, and in this way we will establish a local self-governing village and show all the world a practical example of spiritual life as Krishna Himself exhibited in Vrindaban.”
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Hare Krishna! Strengthening The Vision: Prabhupada’s Third Visit…
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Hare Krishna! Strengthening The Vision: Prabhupada’s Third Visit to New Vrindaban
From July 18th to 23rd 1974, Srila Prabhupada visited New Vrindaban for the third time, to further establish his vision for it as a sacred place known worldwide for five primary things: cow protection, simple-living, holy pilgrimage, spiritual education, and above all, loving Krishna. In a letter one year earlier, the ISKCON Founder-Acharya had written to encourage the expanding farm community: “Yes! Go on acquiring the surrounding lands, and in this way we will establish a local self-governing village and show all the world a practical example of spiritual life as Krishna Himself exhibited in Vrindaban.”
Read the entire article here: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=16891

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 03/29/2015
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 03/29/2015

Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes Simple Living, Cow Protection, Engaging Oxen, Local Agriculture, and above all, Loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban.

Participating Members of the ECO-V Board of Directors: Anuttama (partial attendance), Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Madhava Gosh and Ranaka.

Participating Advisors: Sri Tulasi Manjari (partial attendance)

Participating Managers: Mukunda

Recording secretary: Jordanna

1. New Vrindaban Village Council

A joint board sub-committee was formed, consisting of Ananga Manjari, Chaitanya Mangala, Jaya Krsna, Keval, Madhava Gosh, Mukunda, and Ranaka,. This group will discuss what next steps they recommend be taken in the formation of a Village Council.

2. INV Grant Request: $75K for Prabhupada’s Palace

INV has requested $75K ($50K for fundraising, $25K to complete current projects) in addition to the $350K that ECO-V has already allocated for Palace restorations.

WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to support the on-going restoration efforts of Srila Prabhupada’s Palace.

RESOLVED: The Board approves up to an additional $75K for this project. $50K will be specifically used to kick start a fundraising campaign. INV is expected to make sincere fundraising efforts before approaching ECO-V for additional funding from limited available resources.

Additionally, it was expressed by some of the board members that fixing the Palace roof should be made a priority.

3. Update on Mukunda’s Relocation Plans

Mukunda informed the Board he is anticipates arriving in New Vrindaban the third week of April.

4. Garden & Ox Program Managers Search

Ranaka reported he has been announcing the Garden Manager position via word-of-mouth, but thus far, no formal campaign has begun.

Chaitanya Mangala will speak to Madhava Smullen regarding an article advertising the positions for both Garden Manager and Ox Program Manager, which will be posted online and shared locally and internationally.

How could a brahmana be so illiterate as to to not be able to read the Gita?
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In the pastime of Lord Chaitanya with a South Indian brahmana at Sri Rangam, the brahmana doesn't know enough Sanskrit to read the Gita. How is that?

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TOVP Tour Diary Day 32 – Arrival in Montreal, Canada, Prasadam at the Home of Madan Kishore, and the Evening TOVP Program at the Temple
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Montreal is the North American city where Srila Prabhupada opened the third ISKCON temple. At one point in time he even wanted to make it the Headquarters for his North American centers due to the historic fact that it was to McGill University in Montreal that Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur sent his first English book, The Life and Teachings of Lord Caitanya.

On the morning of Sunday, March 12th we drove from Ottawa to Montreal, arriving just in time for the Noon arati of the Deities Gaur Nitai, Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra and Radha Manohara, known for being some of the tallest Radha Krishna Deities in ISKCON North America. We then left with the Lord’s Padukas for Madan Kishore’s home where many devotees had gathered for kirtan, abhisheka and lunch prasadam. Afterwards, we returned to the temple to prepare for the TOVP presentation the same evening. Many devotees and guests arrived and participated in the greeting ceremonies of kirtan, abhisheka, flower offerings and arati to the Padukas. The temple Vice President, Gokulananda das, introduced the TOVP Team with great respect and honor and the program was turned over to Radha Jivan prabhu. Speaking, as usual, from their heart and soul, he and Jananivas prabhu infused the devotees with the significance of the TOVP and the need to be a part of this historic event. By the end of the program $426,000 in pledges was raised and all the devotees were ecstatic. Prasadam was then served.

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What does “our senses are meant for Krishna’s satisfaction” mean?
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From Jagat Singh P
my friend once while reading the srila prabhupada’s book as it is ,quoted the statement about srila prabhupada ,which stated ” we are meant for the enjoyment of krishna ” he continued ,why prabhupada says that our senses are meant for satisfaction of krishna?. and he argued on that point.He was new to krishna consciousness ,and this kind of statement was never heard by him before , i understood that srila prabhupada there was trying to say something very intimate and devotional ,but i failed to properly explain him .could you please explain this matter in detail .what does it mean when we say that we are meant for satisfaction of krishna senses ,as prabhupada tells in purports

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What can we do in a relationship when the other person doesn’t want clarification?
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From Shadbhuj gaur P

Based on the Gita-daily article: Don’t just talk about the other – talk with the other
But what if the other person doesnt want to listen to clarification and impose his own assumptions and conclusions by word jugglery, heavy words and shouting(banging in iskcon term) so that the one clarifying bows down to him and accept whatever he says…what if the person doesnt accept a neutral mediator…isnt it best then to avoid such persons….than to patch up…

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What is the difference between goodness and pure goodness?
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From Jagat Singh P
could you please explain the difference between the goodness and transcendental goodness.srila prabhupada often differentiates between this,what exactly is transcendental and material goodness. is simply being materially good, not enough for progress in the life.

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Visible Form Of Krishna
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"The relationship between sound and form is particularly relevant to chanting japa. Just as material sound vibrations produce visible forms, similarly, the transcendental vibration of Krishna’s name produces the visible form of Krishna in the heart of a devotee. When chanting the holy name of Krishna, one will eventually see the form of Krishna. This is because the sound of Krishna’s name carries within it the trancendental form of Krishna as well as His abode, associates and pastimes."

From Art Of Chanting Hare Krishna

Srila Prabhupada’s Third Visit to New Vrindaban – 1974
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Strengthening The Vision:  Prabhupada’s Third Visit to New Vrindaban

 Written by Madhava Smullen. Archival Research by Chaitanya Mangala.

 From July 18th to 23rd 1974, Srila Prabhupada visited New Vrindaban for the third time, to further establish his vision for it as a sacred place known worldwide for five primary things: cow protection, simple-living, holy pilgrimage, spiritual education, and above all, loving Krishna.

In a letter one year earlier, the ISKCON Founder-Acharya had written to encourage the expanding farm community: “Yes! Go on acquiring the surrounding lands, and in this way we will establish a local self-governing village and show all the world a practical example of spiritual life as Krishna Himself exhibited in Vrindaban.”

As his arrival date fast approached, New Vrindaban residents were whipped up in a flurry of activity. Meanwhile a letter from the editors of Brijbasi Spirit magazine reminded them, “Although we are all engaged in preparing the outward appearance of the community for Srila Prabhupada’s arrival, we must even more so develop the proper consciousness to receive such a great personality.”

And so it was that all the New Vrindaban devotees absorbed themselves in a rip-roaring kirtan as they waited outside their Bahulaban farmhouse temple on Thursday July 18th, every passing car eliciting from them a sharp intake of breath. When Prabhupada finally arrived, he was followed by a river of devotees, calling “Jaya Srila Prabhupada!” as he walked regally into the temple, offered his respects to Sri Sri Radha-Vrindabanchandra, and took his seat on his vyasasana.

Srila Prabhupada sitting in front of the "grey house".

In the Brijbasi Spirit, devotees describe “sheer spiritual force” permeating the temple room when Prabhupada began leading “Jaya Radha Madhava.” As Lord Krishna Himself states in Srila Prabhupada’s book Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, “A pilgrimage site becomes a holy place because of the presence of the saintly persons there.”

After his short but blissful kirtan, Prabhupada then delivered his arrival address, giving devotees an example of the kind of spiritual education he wanted New Vrindaban to be known for.

“So you are all very lucky in this far remote place, that is New Vrindaban,” he began. He talked about how Bhaktivinode Thakur, who had the idea to spread Krishna consciousness all over the world, had been a householder just like the residents of New Vrindaban; and about how they had the chance to provide the essential spiritual education that none of the country’s universities, colleges and schools did.

“I am very happy in this remote village,” he concluded. “You have got… Vrindaban Chandra. Vrindaban Chandra means the full moon light of Vrindavana... So worship the Deity and send missionary men from village to village and preach then gradually this center will be developed… So I thank you very much for your activities here. Hare Krishna.”

With another ecstatic kirtan following him, Prabhupada was then chauffeured to his residential quarters at the “Grey House” in Guruban, which had been renovated from top to bottom by an enthusiastic crew of devotees.

The next day, he toured the Bahulaban barn, to see how his cow protection vision was practically manifesting. He expressed his approval as devotees showed him their Harvestore silo, demonstrated its feeding system, and pointed out the lettering at the top that read “New Vrindaban -- Founder and Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.”

Initiation Ceremony Bahulaban

Later the same day, Srila Prabhupada visited his under-construction Palace, which was being built for him to reside and translate his books in. He beamed as Kirtanananda showed him where his bedroom, bathroom, Deity room and study would be, tapping the walls with his cane to make sure they were solid.

As Prabhupada inspected the Palace – nothing more than a construction site at the time -- Bali Mardan asked if it would be illuminated with jewels on the wall, like Lord Krishna’s Palace in the Krsna book.

Srila Prabhupada looked over at Soma and Gostabihari, two construction workers on the job at the time. They had been toiling hard on a building site that had neither electricity nor running water. “These devotees,” he said, “Are my jewels.”

When Kirtananda told Prabhupada the Palace would be ready soon and asked him to be patient with them, Prabhupada said, “I already am,” and added, “If you want, I am already living here.”

As he got into his car to leave, he looked up at Soma and Gostabihari through the open window. “So, you are working here?”

“Ghostabihari answered, ‘Yes Srila Prabhupada,” Soma recalls. “And then Prabhupada looked straight at us and said, ‘Thank you very much.’ It made me feel so good that he personally thanked me for working there.”

The next day, Saturday July 20th, about 400 devotees from all over North America including GBCs, sannyasis, travelling book distributors, and ISKCON Press staff gathered for a huge festival. Prabhupada attended guru-puja and gave Bhagavatam class in the morning. During the day there were ecstatic kirtans led by visiting devotees, and a delicious feast “with more preparations than anyone could eat,” according to Brijbasi Spirit.

In the evening, Srila Prabhupada spoke to a rapt audience, concluding his lecture by asking the devotees to all cooperate together “and then everything will go nicely.”

The next day, he initiated thirteen devotees, including Madhava Gosh, Tapanacarya, Advaitacarya, Rasalila, Nirmala, and Meghamala. He also awarded brahmana initiation to six candidates, including Parasara and Kashyapa (who would later become Varshana Swami).

In his talk, Prabhupada spoke about the simple-living aspect of his vision for New Vrindaban. He called the race for sense gratification unnecessary and praised living peacefully in a little cottage, growing vegetables and food grains, and getting milk from the cows. “We are trying to introduce in this New Vrindaban colony this simple life,” he said.

Later during his stay Prabhupada personally saw the Brijbasis’ efforts at this simple life. In 1973, he had written a letter instructing them how to build small cottages with wooden beams and tile roofs. “This design is especially suitable for grhasthas, who can feel very comfortable there,” he wrote.

Now he visited one of these cottages, dubbed “Prabhupada houses,” that had been built at New Vrindaban. Set in the Madhuban section of the community, it was home to Daivata Das and his wife Parayana Dasi.

When Prabhupada arrived, he appreciated the gardens where many householders were cultivating vegetables together, as well as the just-harvested vegetables on Daivata’s porch. “I do not want to eat anything unless it is grown here,” he said. “You should not buy, you should grow vegetables.”

He thoroughly inspected the cottage he himself had provided the design for with some interest, tapping the walls with his cane in his endearing way. Inside, he sat on a rocking chair, looking at everything and saying, “You should make thousands of these nice houses.” He then asked Daivata, “You are happy here?”

“Oh yes Srila Prabhupada, very happy. Thank you very much,” Daivata said.

Prabhupada continued chatting and laughing with Daivata for some time, asking about his four-month-old daughter Devahuti and commenting on how active she was. “I am very pleased to see this place,” he said before he left.

Prabhupada’s warm, personal interaction with Daivata was exemplary of all the interactions he had during his visit, with many devotees remembering his care and love in different ways.

Varshana Swami was impressed at how concerned Prabhupada was about making sure there were oxen and men working in the fields. “It really touched me that Prabhupada was attentive to what was being done in the agricultural realm,” he says.

Mahadevi Dasi will never forget the time that Prabhupada was giving out milk sweets to a huge crowd of devotees, and she worried that she wouldn’t get one. “As if he just read my heart, he looked directly at me, pointed his finger and held up the milk sweet that he had just bitten,” she recalls. “And it was passed through the devotees, right to me.”

And Gopalasapriya Dasi recalls how when Srila Prabhupada was talking to a group of devotees outside on a chilly evening, he stopped, looked at her and asked, “Are you alright? Such a thin cloth. Haven’t you got a cloth?” He then told one of the leaders, “You must find out if they have everything they need… the women need to be protected. They will not ask. You must ask them once a month and make sure that they are having everything they need.”

“I remember afterwards a few of the devotees were crying and feeling like he was so observant and concerned and he really does care about all of us,” she says.

For his part, Srila Prabhupada, like a proud parent, was very glad to see his first farm community growing into a wonderful realization of his vision.

“Regarding New Vrindaban I was very happy when I was there,” he wrote a few months after his visit. “Not only myself but all devotees and GBC members all enjoyed the atmosphere of New Vrindaban, especially the cow protection scheme. May Krishna give more facilities to advance the cause of New Vrindaban, and I am expecting very soon to go there and live in my proposed palace at least for some time.”

New Vrindaban Community President Jaya Krsna on Sabbatical
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Dear Residents and Well-Wishers of New Vrindaban,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We are writing to inform you that Jaya Krsna prabhu is on a leave of absence from his role as ISKCON New Vrindaban President. As many of you know, Jaya Krsna became ill after his trip to India a few months ago and he has even been hospitalized since then. Although he’s under appropriate professional medical care he has not recovered as quickly as hoped. Thus, with our complete support, he decided to take some time off to rest and recover.

Jaya Krsna Prabhu

Jaya Krsna Prabhu

His well-needed and well-deserved break began on April 10th, 2015 and is expected to last for about three months. He plans to return to New Vrindaban, and his services, by mid-summer.

In the interim, Jaya Krsna prabhu entrusted a team of capable managers to continue in his absence. He will regularly communicate with them and offer his guidance while he is away. Also, our GBC representatives, Tamohara and Anuttama prabhus, will offer their support by visiting New Vrindaban several times over the next few months.

Please be assured that the Joint Board Members and GBCs fully support Jaya Krsna’s decision to take this leave and give proper attention to his health. We look forward to his full recovery. And, we humbly ask everyone to pray for Jaya Krsna’s health to improve soon so he can return with renewed strength and enthusiasm to continue serving in the New Vrindaban community for many years to come.

Thank you. Hare Krishna.

Your servants,

ISKCON New Vrindaban Board of Directors

Tamohara dasa, co-GBC

Dayavira dasa, Chair

Laxmi Honest dasi, Secretary

Ananga Manjari dasi

Chaitanya Mangala dasa

Gopisa dasa

Keval dasa

Ranaka dasa

ECO-V Board of Directors

Anuttama dasa, co-GBC

Bhima dasa, Chair

Jordanna Rock-Garden, Secretary

Chaitanya Mangala dasa

Kripamaya dasa

Madhava Gosh dasa

Radha-Krishna dasi, Advisor

Ranaka dasa

Sri Tulasi Manjari, Advisor

 

 

Bhagavatam-daily 183 – 11.10.25 – Infatuation with gratification induces oblivion of impending tribulation
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