ISKCON Bhakti Centre Gold Coast Australia, Namahatta
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ISKCON Bhakti Centre Gold Coast Australia devotees, Madhavananda Das and Lochananda Das, both disciples of HH Janananda Swami, have been doing Nama Hatta programs regularly in the homes of Gold Coast Australia residents. They attend the home and give Gaura Nitai happy dolls to the hosts plus have Kirtan and Prasadam. They have become well known in the area as friendly representatives of Iskcon Bhakti Centre. They have also distributed many of Srila Prabhupads books at the programs. Many of the hosts have now become regular members of our congregation thanks to the efforts of these devotees. This week was their 50th program. They are hoping to reach 108 programs by 2015. Please bless them to achieve their goal. Read more ›

Elections day for New Raman Reti, Alachua, Florida
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During the September/October, 2014, NRR Board elections, there will be two vacancies on the NRR Management Board to be filled. We are calling for candidates to run for the two vacancies. To be eligible to run, all candidates must chant 16 rounds daily, follow the four regulative principles, and be residents of Alachua County. The elections will be held on the following three days at the Temple: Sunday, September 21, 2014; Sunday, September 28, 2014; and Sunday, October 5, 2014. Read more ›

The life of a Vaishnava Saint: Srila Haridasa Thakura (video)
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Though born in a Muslim family, when he became a Vaisnava, even brahmanas would eagerly smear their bodies with the dust of his feet. The Supreme Lord Anantadeva Himself praises Haridasa Thakura, "Even Lord Brahma and Lord Siva always desire to associate with such devotees as Haridasa. And the demigods desire to touch the transcendental body of Haridasa. Simply by saying his name, Haridasa, one will be promoted to Krishna's abode." (Caitanya Bhagavata) ''Srila Haridasa Thakur Ki Jai!'' Read more ›

Scenes from New Dwarka, Iskcon Los Angeles temple (Album 90 photos)
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jive daya name ruci vaisnava sevana Iha chara dharma nahi suna sanatana "Hear, Sanatana! Kindness to all living beings, taste for the holy name, and service to Vaisnavas - apart from these there is no other dharma." (attributed to Lord Caitanya, often quoted or alluded to by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, e.g. in Caitanya Bhagavata Adi Khanda 1.1 purport) Read more ›

Rathayatra in Wroclaw, western Poland (Album 76 photos)
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"As a result of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead. The holy name of Krishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches." (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.28) Read more ›

Devotees in Kiev, Ukraine, perform Holy Name Retreat to counteract the evil of the war (Album 35 photos)
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The Krishna consciousness movement supplies materially stricken people with the medicine of the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, and the diet of prasadam. The centres of the Krishna consciousness movement are the only established hospitals that can cure man of birth, death, old age and disease. (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 10.51 Purport) Read more ›

World Holy Name Week: Day 4
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BY HH KAVICANDRA SWAMI

Haridasa appeared in the village of Budhana. By his mercy, the holy names of Krsna were preached in that area. On the pretext of living on the bank of the Ganges, Haridasa first came to Phuliya and then went to the house of Advaita Acarya in Santipura, where he became intoxicated by chanting the holy names of Krsna in the association of Advaita Acarya. Being maddened with love of Krsna in the form of chanting His holy names, Haridasa was, more than anyone, free from the least inclination for things other than Krsna. Seeing His pure transformations of ecstasy, the brahmana community of Phuliya began to show him special respect. At that time the most sinful Kazi complained against Haridasa to the Mohammedan king that although Haridasa was born in a Mohammedan family he followed and preached the names of the Hindu's God.

When men came to take Haridasa to the king, he fearlessly accompanied them to his court. Considering, "If we get darsana of Haridasa in the prison house then our pains of miserable prison life will be vanquished," the prisoners humbly and submissively informed the prison guards about their desire to see Haridasa Thakura. Sri Haridasa also informed the prisoners that their present condition of freedom from material enjoyment was favorable for worshiping Lord Sri Hari and instructed them to always engage in all conditions in Krsna's service, which is the soul's real independence.

>>> Ref. VedaBase => CBP 16: The Glories of Sri Haridasa Thakura

Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-09-08 03:05:00 →

1965 September 8:
"Today at about 8 o'clock in the morning and near about Gibraltar we had a first experience of fog impediment. It was all dark round the ship and she stopped moving completely. She was whistling now and then to protect herself from other unseen ships being collided with. We started at about 11 again. At about 2/30 p.m. we passed over Gibraltar Port. The strait is wide about seven miles across. We are in the Atlantic."
Jaladuta Diary :: 1965

World Holy Name Week: Day 3
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BY GAURAVANI DASA

Sacidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakura's Appearance day
Kabe Ha'be Bolo (from Saranagati) - Bhaktivinoda Thakura

1) When, oh when will that day be mine? When my offenses ceasing, taste for the name increasing, when in my heart will your mercy shine, when, oh when will that day be mine?

2) Lower than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree. When will my mind attain this quality? Respectful to all, not expecting their honour, then shall I taste the name’s nectar sublime. When, oh when will that day be mine?

3) Great wealth or followers, feminine beauty, I won’t care for them or the comforts of my body. Birth after birth give me, Oh Lord Caitanya, causeless devotion to Your feet divine, when, oh when will that day be mine?

4) When will I utter Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, with words choked up and shivering body? When will I be trembling all over, lose bodily color, tears pouring from my eyes, when, oh when will that day be mine?

5) When in Navadvipa along the Ganges bank, shouting ‘Gaura-Nityananda’ as a surrendered soul,dancing, chanting, running everywhere, when will I become half mad of mind? When, oh when will that day be mine?

6) When will Lord Nityananda show mercy upon me, when will I reject the world of maya? Bestow unto me the shade of Your lotus feet, let the right to preach the name be mine. When, oh when will that day be mine?

7) I will beg, borrow, or steal the nectar of the name. By the name’s effect I will feel paralyzed. Oh! Enjoyer of the nectar of the name, When will I touch your lotus feet till the end of time? When, oh when will that day be mine?

8) When kindness to all beings will be appearing, with free heart forget myself comforting, Bhaktivinoda in all humility prays, "Now I will set out to preach Your order sublime." When, oh when will that day be mine?