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HG Sauri Prabhu at ISKCON Mayapur on 2014-09-08, Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 05 23 01 02

1965 September 9:
"Today we have crossed over the Atlantic Ocean. The whole day was clear and almost smooth. I am taking my food regularly and got some strength. But I am struggling and the nectarine of my life is Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita the source of all vitality."
Jaladuta Diary :: 1965

1967 September 9: "I am negotiating with the Revenue Minister. I am old man. At the same time sick. It is not possible for me to look after the affairs of the American House. I want to remain free, being taken care of by all of you and that enjoyment is liking to me in this old age. "
Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1968 September 9: "I experimented with my harmonium, and of course, it is just an experiment, still all liked the tune very much. I can give so many verses and explain them in English, so we can produce records in so many ways."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1969 September 9: "You write to say that each book I write is greater than anything written previously, but I must also inform you that each book you print is nicer than the previous printing. So I will give you better writing and you will produce better books."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1972 September 9: "So eternally I want to remain your guide provided you want to accept me. I can kick out all those stumbling blocks immediately, provided you accept my guidance. With one stroke of my kick I can kick out all stumbling blocks."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1974 September 9: "Krishna is the background, this is a fact. Unfortunately people have become demoniac, Krishna is not realized. He is not exposed to the non devotee. Our mission is to turn the people to become devotees so that they can see Krishna. So we have got a great mission."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1975 September 9: "Cow protection is one of the items of the Krishna consciousness movement: krsi goraksya vanijyam. raksya means protection. It is especially mentioned. You have done a great service. You can hold the day after Diwali the Anakut Govardhana ceremony. There should be heaps of prasadam."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1975 September 9: "I am in due receipt of your letter with enclosed photos of the farm. I like that place and wish to go there. As soon as you call me I will come. N.B. I wish to make an experiment in preaching by bullock cart. One cart can hold 6-8 men sitting and 2 men for sleeping."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

BY GAURAVANI DASA

KUALA LUMPUR - "Even if my body is cut into pieces and I loose my life, I will never give up chanting the Lord's holy name. O Krsna, please be merciful upon these poor souls, kindly excuse them for their offense of torturing me." - Haridasa Thakura

Maintaining this type of determination and being compassionate to all living entities while always chanting the holy name of Krsna is the path of devotional service exhibited by the previous mahajanas. A path cannot be manufactured. Whatever path is there should be accepted by sadhus. Those who are proud and want fame try vigorously to discover new paths. Those who have good fortune from past lives give up pride and respect the established path. Those who are unfortunate promenade on a new path and thus cheat the world.” -Tat-tat-karma-pravartana, Bhaktyaloka by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

When we chant, we should enunciate clearly. If we are speaking to some important man, we take it as an important occasion; we don’t mumble to him. “What are you saying?” So similarly, Krsna knows what you are saying, what you are thinking.

From Japa Reform Notebook
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

There may be so many impediments for a person who is chanting Hare Krishna. Nonetheless, tolerating all these impediments, one should continue to chant so that at the end of one's life one can have the full benefit of Krishna consciousness. Bhagavad-Gita 8.5 Purport. Read more ›

Our centers are like the oasis in a vast desert. In the desert there is no water, but occasionally if one is fortunate he may come in contact with an oasis and he is saved. Similarly in this material world we are drying up due to a lack of spiritual knowledge. Our ISKCON centers are meant to give relief to the dried up conditioned souls who are searching after the nectar of joyful life. Letter to Bhagavan, December 18, 1970 Read more ›

I’ve written a book, which is set to be launched in mid April. It’s a commentary on Ecclesiastes, “the strangest book in the Bible,” from the point of view of a follower of the Bhagavad-gita. The book will be published by the BBT.

And I could use some help. In fact, I could use a lot of help. Help with marketing and promotion, help with social media, and — right now — help with setting up two websites: one for the book, another for the author.

These will be WordPress sites, built on Genesis themes. For the engineering side I have a capable devotee who has volunteered his time and expertise and has the matter pretty well under control.

But I need help with the graphic design — coming up with a good, professional-quality design, and then working to implement it.

Ideally, we’d like to get this work wrapped up before the end of the month.

If you have expertise in such matters and would like to volunteer to help, please get in touch with me. (You can use click “Contact” on the main menu.)

Thank you. Hare Krishna.

PS: If you have other ways you might like to help, please feel free to contact me about that too.

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There is a need of a clue as to how humanity can become one in peace, friendship and prosperity with a common cause. Srimad-Bhagavatam will fill this need, for it is a cultural presentation for the respiritualization of the entire human society. Delhi, December 15, 1962. Read more ›

The spreading of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra in the West has become successful because the young people were not offenders. We therefore conclude that the so-called mlecchas and yavanas of the Western countries are more purified than offensive Mayavadis or atheistic impersonalists. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 17.145 Purport) Read more ›

The devotees gathered and celebrated Sri Radhastami, 2014 at the Radha Krishna Cultural Centre here in Australia, Southport. Read more ›

We have been having wonderful festivals lately please take the time to view our galleries of Radhastami, and Vamanadev’s Appearance. Please view the following galleries: Radhastami Darshan Radhastami Abhishek Radhastami Festivities Vamana’s Appearance

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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 ›

Conversation in Moscow, Sept 1st.

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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 ›

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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 ›

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Devotees in Nanda Gram Temple Nigeria, celebrating the World Holy Name Week. Devotees and non devotees from far and near gathered at the temple premises on daily basis to chant and talk about the holy name. Read more ›

As part of the holy name week,which is globally celebrated by the international society for krsna consciousness(ISKCON). Today, seventh September, 2014. Iskcon Lagos and some congregational members went for a neighborhood harinam. Read more ›

Many people come and inquire whether they have to give up family life to join the Society, but that is not our mission. One can remain comfortably in his residence. We simply request everyone to chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 7.128 Purport) Read more ›

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 ›

"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 ›

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 ›

Necessity to take shelter of Krishna’s devotees by H.G. Bhima Das at ISKCON Juhu on 20 August 2014

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.

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

1969 September 8: "This fighting between brothers must stop otherwise the whole program will be spoiled. Do everything combinedly. That is my request. Gradually, by Krishna's Grace, we are expanding. So if amongst ourselves there is friction, it will be very dangerous."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969