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One of my fellow monks is an extremely prayerful person. He has regular stories of the reciprocation and interaction that comes from conversing with God. Though inspired, I personally find it difficult to pray.
As the General Assembly of the United Nations convened in New York, events around the world drew attention to the issue of climate change. In New York City, more than 400,000 people took to the streets in the People's Climate March to make a big statement about the urgency of the issue. Among the marchers were thousands of people representing the full spectrum of faith groups, coming together in the belief that all people are steward's of God's creation.
Performance of the Song of God at the ISKCON Hare Krsna Temple in Granby Street, Leicester for Janmastami The Appearance day of Lord Krsna on 17th August 2014. With Sanjay Gadhia as Krsna and Jay Anadkat as Arjuna.
They are coming out the woodwork. And suddenly it seems that half the people I know are secretly meditating. They range from casual transcendental meditators to practically full-blown Hare Krishnas.
"Sri Krishna, the Personality of Godhead, who is the Paramatma (Supersoul) in everyone's heart and the benefactor of the truthful devotee, cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who relishes His messages, which are themselves virtuous when properly heard and chanted." (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 1.2.17). Read more › 
"For one who wants liberation from the fruitive reactions of material activities, the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, or glorification of the name, fame and pastimes of the Lord, is recommended as the most perfect process of atonement because such chanting eradicates the dirt from one's heart completely." (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.12) Read more › 
Svalpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat: even a little devotional service can save one from the greatest danger. Devotional service, which begins with chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is so powerful that even if one falls down, he can be saved from all calamities if he somehow or other chants the holy name of the Lord. This is the extraordinary power of the Lord's holy name. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.1.63 Purport). Read more › 
Kirtan London - we are a small team of kirtan lovers, setting out to make this musical form of meditation easy, accessible and fun for everyone. Read more › 
The purpose of pronouncing omkara is to address the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva (om namo bhagavate vasudevaya). And the purpose of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra is the same. Hare: "O energy of the Lord!" Krishna: " O Lord Krishna!" Hare: "O energy of the Lord!" Rama: "O Supreme Lord, O supreme enjoyer!" (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.14.48 Purport). Read more › 
At At every step there is danger. Therefore, because the Krishna consciousness movement provides the opportunity for the human being to get out of this material world simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, this movement is the greatest benediction in human society. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.7.7 Purport)every step there is danger. Therefore, because the Krishna consciousness movement provides the opportunity for the human being to get out of this material world simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, this movement is the greatest benediction in human society. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.7.7 Purport) Read more › Если мы ищем совершенство, то ничто не может стать нашей преградой. Этому можно найти множество подтверждений и следующий рассказ как раз служит доказательством.
18 сентября Виласини деви даси, представитель команды ТОВП и наш главный архитектор, прибыла в Шанхай, с целью встретиться с технической командой местной Корпорации металлов – ведущей в производстве и поставке металлов и сопутсвующих товаров.
Для Калаша, Чакры и нескольких других элементов снаружи Храма была выбрана нержавеющая сталь с золотой отделкой. Необходимыми требованиями с нашей стороны были – не менее 500 лет стойкости покрытия и низкие затраты на его поддержание. После интенсивных поисков Бхаскара дас и Парвата Муни дас решили нанести на покрытие из нержавеющей стали нитрид титана. Китай всегда занимал лидирующие позиции на рынке в производстве металлических изделий высшего качества. Так же было установлено, что китайцы владеют инфраструктурой, которая позволяет выполнить поставленую задачу за 45 дней, тогда как их индийским коллегам понадобилось бы 5 лет. По этому мы выбрали Шанхайскую Корпорацию металлов (ШКМ) – компанию, зарекомендовавшую себя очень хорошо.
Благодаря значительной поддержке Садбхуджи даса ( исполнительный директор), Парваты Муни даса и Бхаскары даса (команда по исследованиям), Виласини провела предварительные переговоры с ШКМ, после которых вышеупомянутая встреча была назначена на 19 сентября 2014. Ключевой темой стало обсуждение с технической командой методологических особенностей и используемой логистики.
Шанхай показался Виласини модернизированным и мультикультурным мегаполисом с необычным сочетанием старого и нового.
ШКМ с большой теплотой встретили Виласини. Их мастерство можно было видеть на образцах, находящихся в офисе. Первое впечатление дало нам большие надежды.
ШКМ одна из лидирующих компаний не только в Китае, но и во всем мире. Она имеет 13 офисов и филиалов в Азии, Европе и Америке. Их технологии и технические знания впечатляют, хотя не сильно промотируют свою продукцию.
Виласини пришлось приложить некоторые усилия, чтобы получить всю необходимую информацию.
Слева направо: Марк, Майкл, Брайан (управляющий директор), Виласини, Нишантх.
В общем, встреча прошла успешно. ШКМ также предостваили образцы 1.2 мм нержавеющей стали, покрытой нитрид титаном, с золотым и голубым оттенками, которые будут использоваться для Калаша и других архитектурных элементов.
Встреча была успешной для обеих сторон. Были достигнуты следующие соглашения:
У Виласини также была возможность встретиться с некоторыми местными преданными и поучаствовать в киртане.
По милости Кришны и благодаря усилиям Виласини поездка была успешной. 3 дня она практически ничего не ела. Итог можно подвести последующими впечатлениями из ее дневника:
Узкие глаза, автомобилей гонки,
Откуда-то бегут все и куда-то.
В Китай приехала я не на отдых
Но дом чтоб возвести для Гауранги,
Как минимум на сотень пять лет стойкий
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When it is perfection that is being pursued, there is nothing that can deter your success. There isn’t a dearth of corroborative examples and the following account is surely one such.
As a representative of the team, Vilasini devi dasi, the Head Architect for ToVP arrived at Shanghai on 18th September. The purpose of this visit was a meeting with the technical team of Shanghai Metal Corp., a leading name in the manufacture and supply of metal and allied products.
Going the conventional way, Stainless Steel with a gold finish, was the material of choice for the Kalash, Chakra and a few other elements on the temple exterior. The key requirements for the coating included a longevity of at least 500 years and low maintenance. After intensive research by Bhaskara Das and Parvata Muni Das, Titanium Nitride was picked as the material for coating the stainless steel . China has always been one of the forerunners in providing metal products of unmatched quality in the market. Also, it was found during the research they had the infrastructure to complete the task at hand in around 45 days which their Indian counterparts took at least 5 years to finish. Hence, a Chinese company of good repute, Shanghai Metal Corp. (SMC) was identified.
With extensive support from Sadbhuja Das (Managing Director), Parvata Muni Das and Bhaskara Das (Research team), Vilasini conducted the preliminary discussions with SMC, post which the a fore-mentioned meeting was scheduled for the 19th of September, 2014. The key agenda of the meeting was to consult with the technical team on the methodological specifics and logistics involved.
On her arrival, Vilasini found Shanghai city to be a modernized and multicultural metropolis with a charming mix of the old and new.
Vilasini was warmly welcomed at SMC. Their excellent workmanship was visible in the samples on display in their office. This was definitely a reassuring first impression.
SMC is one of the top companies in China as well the world with around 13 offices and subsidiaries located throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Their technology and technical knowledge is most impressive although they were unforthcoming about promoting their products.
With much prodding and nudging, Vilasini did succeed in gleaning all the required information from them.
From left to right: Mark, Michael, Bryan (Managing Director), Vilasini and Nishanth
By and large, it was a successful meeting. SMC also provided samples for 1.2mm Stainless Steel with Titanium Nitride coating in gold and blue shades which will be used for the temple Kalash and other architectural elements.
The meeting was concluded satisfactorily on both ends with the following points agreed upon
Vilasini also had the wonderful opportunity to meet with a few devotees in Shanghai and be a part of the kirtan during a yoga convention while she was there.
It is Krishna’s mercy and to Vilasini’s credit that this was indeed a successful trip and that she managed to survive those 3 days on food almost amounting to nothing. The trip could be summarized in the following impressions from her diary:
Racing cars, stretched eyes, babies in pairs,
People running hither and others running thither,
I enter the Chinese realm, not to holiday,
But to put a cap on Gauranga’s home,
For 500 years that it should stay.
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With barely two weeks to the start of the auspicious Damodara month, which according to the Vaisnava scriptures is the holiest of all months, we are happy to offer you a user-friendly “Damodara-kit” to facilitate your celebration of this wonderful pastime. This can be used in the temple, devotees’ homes and where ever you may conduct the Damodara program. The Damodara program has been developed to assist the collective participation of congregations and has an outstanding success reaching over a 100,000 people in just one month in Malaysia. The Congregational Ministry wants to assist you in implementing this amazing program in your area. Read more › 
Simply by taking prasada and taking part in chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, ordinary persons are being considerably elevated. Saubhari Muni regrets that he had bad association even in the deepest part of the water. Because of the bad association of the sexually engaged fish, he fell down. A secluded place is also not secure unless there is good association. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.6.51 Purport) Read more › Mangala Arati – 27.09.2014 Iskcon London
BY VANISHRI ADHARMA SATRU
PENANG - Held on the 28th September 2014, the Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre in Seberang Jaya, Penang organized a gala dinner to raise awareness and funds for the almost complete Radha Krishna Temple of Devotion and Understanding. Highlighting some of the activities held at the temple currently, this presentation is based on a modern track in contrast to the previous presentation highlighting the ISKCON activities around the world.
Shankari showing off her fancy red cast that Dr. Andy put on for her.
When we last reported on Shankari, she had just broken her leg & had been shipped up to OSU Vet Hospital to have metal plates/screws & a cast put on her leg.
Shankari sporting her blue, weight-bearing cast. Eagerly looking at the photographer for another handful of fresh cut grass.
In June, doctor’s came out & x-rayed her again & decided the red cast could be taken off & a weight-bearing blue cast could be put on next. After having the blue cast on for about a month, the local vet came out, gave another x-ray & decided she was ready to be cast free.
Shankari munching on some comfrey plants
In August, Shankari was given a little patch of pasture that she can munch on, though she’s still was not ready for much mobility. Radhanath Prabhu has been regularly bringing her comfrey plants to aid with her healing & monitoring her mobility to determine when she will be allowed to hang out in the small pasture at the Big Barn.
Shankari eating some hay. You can see her healed right leg which is larger than the left due to bone calcifying around the hardware.
As of September, Shankari has been given the freedom to roam in the small pasture in front of the big barn. Radhanath Prabhu reported that she is doing well & that she will now run towards you if you happen to bring some jaggery when you come & see her. It seems Shankari’s injury has made her all that much sweeter. She loves to have company especially if they bring food (please consult with the cowherds prior to feeding her anything).
Shankari licking her nose after a refreshing drink of water.
Thanks to everyone who sent well wishes, prayers, good vibes, donation & whatever else to aid in Shankari’s recovery. Without the support of the community it would not have been possible for Shankari to have such an amazing recover. Go-Mata Ki Jaya!