Retaining Wall Construction Begins
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During the last few weeks work on the retaining wall around the building on the utility floor was begun and is almost finished.

The wall, surrounded and packed in by a layer of thick concrete, will retain compressed soil onto the building foundation. The next step will be to start the Sandstone work. This work, very much like the brick work done in other parts of the building, will give rise to further walls and arched windows on this level of the building.

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Prabhupada’s Vision for New Vrindaban: Working Oxen
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New Vrindaban Oxen 1975

Devotees working oxen in New Vrindaban, 1975.

“You should also use the bulls by engaging them in tilling the ground. People may call this the primitive way but it is very practical for engaging the bulls – have them work in cart loading, transporting, etc.” – Srila Prabhupada, January 1974.

Click here to read the rest of the letter at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

Becoming steady
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 30 March 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, Bhagavad-gita Lecture)

Question: How does one become steady in one’s Krsna consciousness?

KKS_kirtanBy depending more and more on Krsna. In the beginning, we are not steady in our Krsna consciousness because we do not depend enough. We want to depend on ourselves. We think, ‘I want to be Krsna conscious and I am just going to make a mental adjustment in my mind – me, I – so that I can be Krsna conscious and I am just doing it now. I am Krsna conscious from now on. Actually I am quite Krsna conscious!’  No! The thing is that we have to depend on devotees, we have to depend on prasadam, on the temple, on the books. We have to depend on all the electronic stuff we can get about Krsna, we have to depend on the Deities’ mercy, and then we have to do something to score it. So, more and more we have become dependent, and over time more and more we are relying on that dependence. Total dependence on Krsna and in that way we become more and more steady – that is the secret.

 

Join us this Sunday, December 7th,2014, to celebrate Advent of Gita from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Hear from His Grace Uttama Sloka Prabhu for a special class on account of **Advent of Gita**
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Sunday Love Feast

When?
Sunday,Dec 7th,2014
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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 Bhagavad Gita As It Is 9.34
man-manā bhava mad-bhakto
mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru
mām evaiṣyasi yuktvaivam
ātmānaṁ mat-parāyaṇaḥ

Translation
 
Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, offer obeisances and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me.
 
Program Schedule
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
About HG Uttama Sloka Dasa
HG Uttama Sloka prabhu joined ISKCON in 1989(23 years ago). He is a Brahmacari and embarked on his round of the world preaching trip.He has been preaching in UK, Russia, USA, Canada and Japan and has been assigned to preach in Scotland as well.H.G. Uttam Sloka Prabhu, who is in his mid forties, has been aspiring to take initiation from HH Indradyumna Swami and has been in the sannyasa waiting list for the past 3 years (as of 2012).Indradyumna Swami is H.G. Uttama Sloka Prabhu’s mentor. 

He is the global coordinator of S.U.N(Spiritual United Nations) which is affiliated to United Nations.

Prabhu also conducts several educational and training programs at various ISKCON centers.

Advent of Bhagavad Gita
Gita Jayanti is the anniversary of the immortal Bhagvad-Gita. Bhagavad Gita was spoken to Arjuna by Sri Krishna Himself on the battlefield of Kruksetra, a little over 5000 years ago. Gita Jayanti is celebrated worldwide by all followers of Sanatana Dharma, who revere Bhagavad Gita as their Divine Mother because She teaches us (in a non-sectarian and scientific manner) how to re-establish our lost relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead,Sri Krsna, our Divine Father.  It is especially auspicious to distribute free copies of the Gita on this holy day.
The Bhagavad Gita was spoken to guide the conditioned soul on the path of spiritual advancement. The dominating principle of the Bhagavd Gita is to develop God consciousness. In the details, Sri Krishna explains three primary ways of doing this Karma yoga, Jnana yoga and Bhakti yoga.And then brings forth the single most effective path for returning back to God i.e Bhakti Yoga.
The real essence of the celebration is to bring more people to Krsna, to the wisdom of the Gita. As devotees, we want to bring others to Krsna, and when we do, Krsna is even more pleased. And that is what Gita Jayanti is really meant to do: to please Krsna, to bring the Bhagavad-gita to more people and bring more people to Krsna–and make us all dear to Krsna.
 
COMING UP AHEAD

Saphala
Fasting.....................on Dec 17th,2014
Breakfast.................on Dec18th,2014 b/w 7.46am-10.44am

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.

ON GOING EVERY SUNDAY
Indian Classical Dance Classes
For more info please do contact Syamesvari Devi Dasi at the temple or write to syamesvaridasi@yahoo.com.
The dance is performed mainly with the theme of Infinite love of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.

 
Sunday School

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

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).
 

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!

New Vrindaban Hosts Special Deity Worship Seminars
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DEITY WORSHIP SEMINAR:Presented by His Grace Jayananda das

www.deityworship.com          www.mayapuracademy.org

All seminar 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                           3:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Sun. Dec. 7, 2014

Special Early Class           8:00 am-9:00 am

Seminars                           10- 1:30 pm

END OF SEMINARS....Details below.

Friday, Dec. 5th

•11-1:30

•Introduction

•History and progress of IDWM

•Role & function IDWM

•ISKCON deity worship strengths/challenges 

•Why perform deity worship?

•The Lord is present in His deity form

•3-7

•Definition and goal of arcana

•Authenticity of deity worship

•Pancaratrika & Bhagavata vidhi

•Qualifications for arcana

•Position of the spiritual master

•Variations in arcana procedures and standards of worship

•Festivals observed (time permitting)

 

•Saturday, Dec. 6th

•8-9

•Mood of worship

•Values, attitudes, and behavior of a pujari

•10-1:30

•Deity dressing

•Purity

•Mantras and mudras

•3-7

•Acamana: demonstration & discussion

•Waking & Resting: demonstration & discussion

•Bhoga offering: demonstration & discussion

•Arati: demonstration & discussion

 

•Sunday, Dec. 7th

•8-9

•16 items of worship overview

•10-1:30

•Sodasopacara puja  demonstration (Standard GN procedure)

•Festival abhiseka

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.

rvc july 14

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                           3:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Sun. Dec. 7, 2014

Special Early Class           8:00 am-9:00 am

Seminars                           10- 1:30 pm

END OF SEMINARS…See seminar details below.

Friday, Dec. 5th

  • 11-1:30
  • Introduction
  • History and progress of IDWM
  • Role & function IDWM
  • ISKCON deity worship strengths/challenges
  • Why perform deity worship?
  • The Lord is present in His deity form
  • 3-7
  • Definition and goal of arcana
  • Authenticity of deity worship
  • Pancaratrika & Bhagavata vidhi
  • Qualifications for arcana
  • Position of the spiritual master
  • Variations in arcana procedures and standards of worship
  • Festivals observed (time permitting)

 

  • Saturday, Dec. 6th
  • 8-9
  • Mood of worship
  • Values, attitudes, and behavior of a pujari
  • 10-1:30
  • Deity dressing
  • Purity
  • Mantras and mudras
  • 3-7
  • Acamana: demonstration & discussion
  • Waking & Resting: demonstration & discussion
  • Bhoga offering: demonstration & discussion
  • Arati: demonstration & discussion

 

  • Sunday, Dec. 7th
  • 8-9
  • 16 items of worship overview
  • 10-1:30
  • Sodasopacara puja  demonstration (Standard GN procedure)
  • Festival abhiseka

 

1,500 devotees from all over the U.S., Canada, and South America…
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1,500 devotees from all over the U.S., Canada, and South America attended the fifth annual Festival of the Holy Name in Alachua, Florida.
Srila Prabhupada: “Haraye namah krsna yadavaya namah, gopala govinda rama sri-mudhusudana. This is another way of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. The meaning is as follows: “I offer my respectful obeisances unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna. He is the descendant of the Yadu family. Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Gopala, Govinda, Rama and Sri Madhusudana.” (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 25.64 Purport)
Read the entire article here: http://goo.gl/VPpU4c

Positive interactions of Harinama devotees with the people in…
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Positive interactions of Harinama devotees with the people in general at New York’s Union Square.
Srila Prabhupada: One may live in a cave, in a cottage beside a river, in a palace or in a big city like New York or London. In any case, a devotee can follow the instructions of his spiritual master and engage in devotional service by watering the tulasi plant and chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 24.261)
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Ambarish Das and Swaha Dasi Tour the Middle East to Raise Funds for the TOVP
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Just as Srila Prabhupada had folded his hands and thanked his disciples in Mayapur for helping build the Mayapur Chandradoya Mandir, Ambarish Das and his wife Swaha Dasi this kartik month toured Dubai, Bahrain and other Middle Eastern countries to raise awareness about the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in Mayapur. Their sincere appeal to the devotee congregation raised over 3 million dollars in pledges.

Alachua’s Festival of the Holy Name Delivers “Transformational Experience”
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Around 1,500 devotees from all over the U.S., Canada, and South America attended the fifth annual Festival of the Holy Name in Alachua, Florida this Thanksgiving Weekend from November 28th to 30th. The increase in popularity of the homegrown, gurukuli-organized festival each year despite a total absence of advertising shows the power of word-of-mouth from attendees who’ve had a truly lifechanging experience.

You Should Chant When You Dance
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BY NITAI PRIYA DASA

KUALA LUMPUR - Had a very wonderful in Kirtan Mela Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Having the opportunity to sit in Kirtan for many hours with the Mayapur-Candras, Ojasvi Dasa, BB Govinda Swami, Surya Bimal Dasi and other other wonderful devotees was very uplifting.



Sitting up close to BB Govinda Swami when he led Kirtan was a dream come true. Having the super talented Surya Nandini Mataji sing and play her Clarinet/Saxophone when I was **leading the Kirtan was a DREAM COME TRUE.

Best part of the whole experience was BB Govinda Swami's personal instructions to me after dancing like a madman in Maharaj's and Ojasvi Prabhu's last Kirtans. 



"You should CHANT when you dance. Dancing without singing the Holy Names is more or less like a disco or some hard-core physical exercise. Whether playing instruments, dancing or sitting during Kirtans, one MUST CHANT otherwise, our so-called expertise in dancing or playing instruments is irrelevant and unattractive in Krsna's eyes."

Padayatra and Harinama in the rain (Album 39 photos) In any…
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Padayatra and Harinama in the rain (Album 39 photos)
In any condition, a man can live in a small cottage, plant a tulasi tree, water it in the morning, offer it prayers, and continuously chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. Thus one can make vigorous spiritual advancement. This is not at all difficult. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 24.261)
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Book Distribution at BBT Malaysia
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BY SIMHESWARA DASA

KUALA LUMPUR - The Bhaktivedanta Books Trading Malaysia Sdn Bhd [BBT (M) Sdn Bhd] is an arm for the managing of book distribution of the ISKCON Malaysia society. Programme starts with arrival of books in 40 feet containers.

Books are stored and organised in categories.


All ISKCON centres in Malaysia are clients of the BBT (M) Sdn Bhd and purchase books from the BBT (M) Sdn Bhd and distribute in their local zones.


Other forms of distibution include:-

  1. Sastra Dana (individuals, householders,societies, politicians, businessmen and organisations sponsor whatever the number of books which will be distributed to schools, colleges or to wherever the sponsor wants the books he sponsored to be distributed )
  2. BBT (M) Sdn Bhd works together with Food For Life Malaysia (FFLM) Society and organises 1 free meal + 1 free book programme at schools. FFLM sponsors such programmes.
  3. Children & Youth groups visits to Hare Krishna farm in Lanchag, Pahang where all of them will receive a book as part of the farm-ily day programme.
  4. Individuals purchase books and distribute to their friends as part of their service to propogate the message of Lord Sri Krishna and as their dedicate and gratitude to ISKCON founder-acharya Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
  5. Travelling Sankirtan Parties as it is called. Monks travel around the country in vans and meet members of the public by door to door, office to office and street book distribution.
  6. Books stalls are set up during public and religious festivals such as Thaipusam, Global Indian Festival, etc.
  7. Books sold through the internet.
  8. Book distribution marathons are held at different times to help boost book distribution. Members work hard day and night to distribute books and achieve quotas.

So please be part of the ISKCON Malaysia Book Distribution programme and earn your spiritual credits. 
As the Lord Sri Krishna Himself speak to Arjuna in the 18th Chapter.

BG 18.68: For one who explains this supreme secret to the devotees, pure devotional service is guaranteed, and at the end he will come back to Me.
BG 18.69: There is no servant in this world more dear to Me than he, nor will there ever be one more dear.
BG 18.70: And I declare that he who studies this sacred conversation of ours worships Me by his intelligence.
BG 18.71: And one who listens with faith and without envy becomes free from sinful reactions and attains to the auspicious planets where the pious dwell.

Please help us in whatever small or big way to distribute this most sacred Bhagavad-gita and similar Vedic literatures.

To be a part of this most sacred and wonderful service please contact 

  1. Gokula Damodara Dasa [BBT (M) Sdn Bhd Manager at 017-5522214)
  2. Simheswara Dasa at 012-3798743
  3. Write to bbtmalaysia@gmail.com

Gita Jayanti in Mayapur (Album 42 photos) In Mayapur, over 1000…
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Gita Jayanti in Mayapur (Album 42 photos)
In Mayapur, over 1000 students of Gita Study Course, a distance education course conducted by Mayapur preaching department convened for three day seminar culminating on Gita Jayanthi. Bhagavad Gitas adorned the altars of Sri Radha-Madhava, Sri Panca tattva, Sri Narasimhadeva and Srila Prabhupada. Gita chanting or reciting of 700 verses of Bhagavad Gita started at 8.30 a.m. Each chapter was recited in various meters. Gita Yajna was also performed by offering oblations after each sloka of 18th chapter. Devotees did harinama circumambulating the temple. It was an out of world experience to hear devotees worldwide with different background with such an intense prayerful mood absorbed in chanting the Slokas. I offer my millions of obeisances to Srila Prabhupada who delivered this message as it is.
See them here in a beautiful arrangement of orizontal navigation, like a story layout: http://goo.gl/kVfkN9