1969 August 31: "In the camps of our Godbrothers the real preaching spirit must be impregnated. They are simply satisfied with some Mathas - they have forgotten the preaching spirit of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
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1971 August 31: "Your program of traveling in a van from town to town and distributing our books and having street Sankirtana, do it with my full approval. This is our real program. Surely Caitanya Mahaprabhu will bless you more and more."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1971
Prabhupada Letters :: 1971
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1974 August 31: "I am glad to learn you are with your wife. Combine together and raise your children in Krishna consciousness and be an ideal household couple. Do not pick up any childish quarrels together."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
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1974 August 31: "You, and the others who have signed your proposal, should know that the BBT advanced to Spiritual Sky money without my consent. Now Spiritual Sky cannot return the money to BBT. What is the answer to this implication?"
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
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1975 August 31: "The other day while taking my morning walk from the backside of your land I reached on the main road. So much land is still vacant without any utility. If you can spare all these lands on lease terms we can immediately use them properly."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975
Srila Prabhupada Describes the New Vrindaban Janmastami Festival as “Gorgeous” – September 1972
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Srila Prabhupada sits atop Govindaji Hill during his Bhagavat Dharma Discourse in New Vrindaban – September 1972.
“Here in New Vrindaban, the Janmastami Festival continually from September 1 is going on very gorgeously. There are more than 500 guests and they are listening to Bhagavat Discourses with rapt attention, chanting and dancing.”
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02 Sep 2014 – Radhastami : Appearance of Srimati Radharani
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Thursday, August 28th, 2014
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Bracebridge, Ontario
Trees, Water, and People
I hit a few trails outside of Bracebridge with companion, Jay Gopal. We had them all to ourselves. The trees were with us though, only they did not walk. We had red and white pines, cedar, maple, hemlock, beech, and more, which acted as our canopy. True friends they are.
At noon I embarked on the Lady Muskoka cruise, one that meanders the Muskoka River, and then to the lake of the same name. “Tourists are down, ever since 9-11,” said one of the cruisers staff, “Americans don’t come as they used to.” Anyways, water was all around and it was very tranquil, the whole 2 ½ hour run. It was also my chance to connect with fellow passengers and make friends.
Outside of forest and water, I had a great conversation with a Polish fellow who’s doing renovations at the Inn. Being Polish, he declared his exposure to Catholicism, yet I found in him a sense of incredible openness. He is currently reading Canto 7 of the book, “Bhagavatam”, and has immersed himself in the wisdom that tells of tall tales and deep philosophy. He was enamoured by the self centred character, Hiranya Kashipu. He talked and questioned long and hard, and I responded from the platform of Vedic philosophy, which he admitted, goes deep. He did share with me some good material from Saint Augustine’s “The Confessions”:
In this life, which is said to be one long temptation, no one should be complacent… Restrain yourselves from the monstrous savagery of pride, from luxurious inertia of self indulgence, and from sham pretention to knowledge.
May the Source be with you!
9 KM
Trees, Water, and People
I hit a few trails outside of Bracebridge with companion, Jay Gopal. We had them all to ourselves. The trees were with us though, only they did not walk. We had red and white pines, cedar, maple, hemlock, beech, and more, which acted as our canopy. True friends they are.
At noon I embarked on the Lady Muskoka cruise, one that meanders the Muskoka River, and then to the lake of the same name. “Tourists are down, ever since 9-11,” said one of the cruisers staff, “Americans don’t come as they used to.” Anyways, water was all around and it was very tranquil, the whole 2 ½ hour run. It was also my chance to connect with fellow passengers and make friends.
Outside of forest and water, I had a great conversation with a Polish fellow who’s doing renovations at the Inn. Being Polish, he declared his exposure to Catholicism, yet I found in him a sense of incredible openness. He is currently reading Canto 7 of the book, “Bhagavatam”, and has immersed himself in the wisdom that tells of tall tales and deep philosophy. He was enamoured by the self centred character, Hiranya Kashipu. He talked and questioned long and hard, and I responded from the platform of Vedic philosophy, which he admitted, goes deep. He did share with me some good material from Saint Augustine’s “The Confessions”:
In this life, which is said to be one long temptation, no one should be complacent… Restrain yourselves from the monstrous savagery of pride, from luxurious inertia of self indulgence, and from sham pretention to knowledge.
May the Source be with you!
9 KM
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014
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Bracebridge, Ontario
Eeking Out The Last Of Summer Fun
The summer break for kids is nearing its end. Vacationers are wrapping it up as a creeping in chill hits our evenings. In the forests where the oak tree flows with acorns, the squirrels ‘go nuts’ with harvest. In truth, this is the summer that never was, as temperatures rarely reached normal heights. But that’s okay, moderation in temperatures and lack of balminess is my thing, if I might say so, selfishly.
From the greater Toronto area, four families and I took off for an outing. This I see as the spiritual leader’s obligation from time to time. The motive or the motif is, “Get with your people”.
Once reaching Bracebridge, a quaint town of 16,000, the majority of the group vied for going to Santa’s Village, a mini (and multi triple that) version of Disney nestled in the northern forest. I first had to question my purpose in being in this kiddies’ domain. Once entering, however, I could appreciate the neatness of the place, and an ambience of innocence. I felt it was a safe haven compared to being in a convenience store which solicits sex through magazine covers which are for sale. Now you have to remember, I’m a monk speaking here. By the way, our kids really loved Santa’s Village. The teenage boys, however, got stimulated only when we returned to our host’s facility, The Muskoka Riverside Inn, which has incorporated within its premises, a bowling alley. Excuse the inside joke – the ‘Hari Bowling” alley. Yes, I took a crack at striking the pins. I did pretty good if I might say so.
Finally, my turn for greater stimulation, a walk to two local waterfalls from along the Muskoka to Saugeen River, and to trails beyond, completed my adventure with the Patel dynasty, that are ever so good at securing motel/hotel establishments doomed to fail, and turning them into hopeful enterprises. The secret is family power.
May the Source be with you!
6 KM
Eeking Out The Last Of Summer Fun
The summer break for kids is nearing its end. Vacationers are wrapping it up as a creeping in chill hits our evenings. In the forests where the oak tree flows with acorns, the squirrels ‘go nuts’ with harvest. In truth, this is the summer that never was, as temperatures rarely reached normal heights. But that’s okay, moderation in temperatures and lack of balminess is my thing, if I might say so, selfishly.
From the greater Toronto area, four families and I took off for an outing. This I see as the spiritual leader’s obligation from time to time. The motive or the motif is, “Get with your people”.
Once reaching Bracebridge, a quaint town of 16,000, the majority of the group vied for going to Santa’s Village, a mini (and multi triple that) version of Disney nestled in the northern forest. I first had to question my purpose in being in this kiddies’ domain. Once entering, however, I could appreciate the neatness of the place, and an ambience of innocence. I felt it was a safe haven compared to being in a convenience store which solicits sex through magazine covers which are for sale. Now you have to remember, I’m a monk speaking here. By the way, our kids really loved Santa’s Village. The teenage boys, however, got stimulated only when we returned to our host’s facility, The Muskoka Riverside Inn, which has incorporated within its premises, a bowling alley. Excuse the inside joke – the ‘Hari Bowling” alley. Yes, I took a crack at striking the pins. I did pretty good if I might say so.
Finally, my turn for greater stimulation, a walk to two local waterfalls from along the Muskoka to Saugeen River, and to trails beyond, completed my adventure with the Patel dynasty, that are ever so good at securing motel/hotel establishments doomed to fail, and turning them into hopeful enterprises. The secret is family power.
May the Source be with you!
6 KM
Tuesday, August 26th, 2014
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Toronto, Ontario
Two Directions As One
I had been preparing for the next day’s trip to Muskoka cottage country up north. Preparatory work for me means two things, one, get my chanting, and two, get my walking in. Packing is minimal. I’m only staying overnight. So the idea is get body and mind tuned up
I ventured through nooks and narrow streets. I came upon a place I’d never seen before in the city where I live. I particularly attempted to hit walkways situated away from traffic. I trekked for the first time up the street from where I live, University Avenue, and trailed down on its gardened strip of the boulevard in the middle. I was surprised to discover urban labyrinths. All the while I was chanting except for two instances when I briefly stopped to gesture at a First Nations fellow who was quite drunk, yet he knew enough culturally to offer his pranams when seeing me.
My next and final encounter was with two Caucasian chaps who did their best at saying “Namaste”. Both of them, brothers, had been to India. They spent some time there, then came back to North America only to experience a type of “subtle hostility” as they put it.
“Yes, India’s a place of physical chaos, but mental peace,” was our mutually agreed upon attitude about the country. Neither communities, east or west, have the ideal situation as they stand on their own. East and west should be able to find solace in drawing together the strengths from each side.
So, let there be a marriage, a gorgeous celebration!
May the Source be with you!
10 KM
Two Directions As One
I had been preparing for the next day’s trip to Muskoka cottage country up north. Preparatory work for me means two things, one, get my chanting, and two, get my walking in. Packing is minimal. I’m only staying overnight. So the idea is get body and mind tuned up
I ventured through nooks and narrow streets. I came upon a place I’d never seen before in the city where I live. I particularly attempted to hit walkways situated away from traffic. I trekked for the first time up the street from where I live, University Avenue, and trailed down on its gardened strip of the boulevard in the middle. I was surprised to discover urban labyrinths. All the while I was chanting except for two instances when I briefly stopped to gesture at a First Nations fellow who was quite drunk, yet he knew enough culturally to offer his pranams when seeing me.
My next and final encounter was with two Caucasian chaps who did their best at saying “Namaste”. Both of them, brothers, had been to India. They spent some time there, then came back to North America only to experience a type of “subtle hostility” as they put it.
“Yes, India’s a place of physical chaos, but mental peace,” was our mutually agreed upon attitude about the country. Neither communities, east or west, have the ideal situation as they stand on their own. East and west should be able to find solace in drawing together the strengths from each side.
So, let there be a marriage, a gorgeous celebration!
May the Source be with you!
10 KM
Monday, August 25th, 2014
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Toronto, Ontario
Make Light!
I know some people who visit our ashram and who have challenges in life with imbalance. Whether on medication or not, I advise them to get more physical for their well-being. Such people do seek advice. They sometimes anticipate some spiritual counsel and surely I will deliver. At the same time I will suggest physical accomplishments – the use of head to toe, the swaying of legs and swinging of arms. In short, the ancient art of walking works.
It is also in walking that one reaches a creative optimum. There are things you see, smell and wander over in the course of movement that helps to bring out the most in an individual.
Sometimes I meet folks who carry extra karma (lbs.-wise) and surely I will tactfully recommend walking. For the slim and trip, I’ll do the same – advise them that their obligation is to stay inspirational to others. “Please remember though, you are not the body. You are the spirit.”
For the youthful, anything to get them for free time from gadgets. “Walking beats all,” I say. To the elderly, well, in his seventies our guru, Srila Prabhupada went on his daily treks. That, along with daily massage boosted longevity. In his own words he said of an emergency doctor, “That was good advice.”
Anyways, what do you expect a “walking monk” to say to an audience of readers? The monk part is about chanting and healing oneself with the subtle flab that hangs around inside you.
“Karma is a heavy thing,” a friend said when he encountered life’s bumps. I agreed with him and said, “Let’s make it light!”
May the Source be with you!
9 KM
Make Light!
I know some people who visit our ashram and who have challenges in life with imbalance. Whether on medication or not, I advise them to get more physical for their well-being. Such people do seek advice. They sometimes anticipate some spiritual counsel and surely I will deliver. At the same time I will suggest physical accomplishments – the use of head to toe, the swaying of legs and swinging of arms. In short, the ancient art of walking works.
It is also in walking that one reaches a creative optimum. There are things you see, smell and wander over in the course of movement that helps to bring out the most in an individual.
Sometimes I meet folks who carry extra karma (lbs.-wise) and surely I will tactfully recommend walking. For the slim and trip, I’ll do the same – advise them that their obligation is to stay inspirational to others. “Please remember though, you are not the body. You are the spirit.”
For the youthful, anything to get them for free time from gadgets. “Walking beats all,” I say. To the elderly, well, in his seventies our guru, Srila Prabhupada went on his daily treks. That, along with daily massage boosted longevity. In his own words he said of an emergency doctor, “That was good advice.”
Anyways, what do you expect a “walking monk” to say to an audience of readers? The monk part is about chanting and healing oneself with the subtle flab that hangs around inside you.
“Karma is a heavy thing,” a friend said when he encountered life’s bumps. I agreed with him and said, “Let’s make it light!”
May the Source be with you!
9 KM
Sunday, August 24th, 2014
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Toronto, Ontario
Fill the Day
The start of today was kirtan. The middle of the day also called for kirtan. Then at the farewell bidding of the day there was also kirtan.
Kirtan refers to the celebration of sound. For those few of us who reside in our ashram we have the good fortune to be attending the first of the day’s chanting session at mangal arati. A half a dozen people come from outside our building. Most of the residents in our area are $1 million-plus homes. It makes it hard for our community members to even consider living near their place of meditation. Again, those of us who are practically able, are lucky.
Most mornings Manoj plays a soft roll on the drum. Nick plays a sweet, light clang on kartals (hand cymbals). The rest of us sing making this all a glorious welcoming to the day.
My second and third portions of celebratory sound were at Bhakti Lounge on Dundas Street. For the guru, Srila Prabhupada, young members, all born after his departure in ’77, sang the standard Guru Vandanam and then proceeded with their version of what’s called Vyasa Puja. Each one of the hardcore members, numbering about ten came forward to read (from a glowy gadget) their own scripted words to express their thanks. When it came to kirtan time, I was frankly concerned the floor would cave in when these jumping enthusiasts and the singing and drumming made that floor shake a bit. Below us is a chicken-eating restaurant. I’m sure eating clients chewing on their birds would not appreciate some monk suddenly landing on their table.
The final kirtan for the day was at our 243 Avenue Road location, again this time with three hundred folks ecstatic with letting the sound of Krishna’s name be of a powerful force that pushes maya, illusion, far away. Wish you could have been there.
May the Source be with you!
7 KM
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Radhastami
Parsva Ekadasi
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What We Think About During Japa
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One suggestion by Sacinandana Swami was to meditate on the meaning of the mantra "Oh Lord, Oh energy of the Lord, please engage me in your devotional service" - his point was that if the mind is going to think of something it's better to think about the meaning of the mantra.
For me personally I try to focus on the sound vibration so the mind has no chance of wandering....of course this comes and goes and is dynamic.
By determination and persistance the mind will actually surrender and naturally focus on the sound without us having to be consciously aware of it...until then it's a battle...but a battle that can be won.
Cairns Rathayatra
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This year, after many years, the devotees from Cairns, headed by Adi Kesava Das and Syamarupa Devi Dasi, arranged to have a Rathayatra in the Spring Festival Parade.
The parade started at a central park and then went along the famous Cairns Esplanade where it ended near the pier at the far side of town. Other floats were in the parade but Lord Jagannatha’s Rathayatra cart was by far the best.
Cairns Rathayatra Ki Jaya!
Radhastami Meditations – Part 1
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 05 September 2011, Berlin, Germany, Radhastami, Caitanya Caritamrta, Adi Lila 142-145)
I like the comparison of the love of Srimati Radharani to a mirror which reflects the qualities of Krsna – as she discovers more and more qualities of Krsna, her love is just responding to those qualities. In this way, the love of Srimati Radharani is eternally growing. This explains the nature of love in the spiritual world and how one is increasing in one’s devotional service and one’s devotional experience eternally. Krsna becomes captured by this love which increases his experience of love; so that exchange eternally continues.
The topmost relationship in the spiritual world is parakiya rasa, which is a forbidden relationship of paramours. Not the conjugal love within marriage but forbidden relationship of paramours – those stolen moments are considered to be the topmost. Gopis cannot openly associate with Krsna – that is not possible because it is socially not acceptable that they mix with Krsna. Many are married, others are young girls under the authority of their parents – how can they openly mix with the young boy in the village? It is not possible. Therefore, in the relationship between Radha and Krsna it is not possible that they openly meet, as there are many obstacles. Some stolen moments are there which are very precious for that reason. There is great eagerness to finally have the opportunity to meet Krsna; that is usually very difficult.
When Srimati Radharani encounters Krsna, she is overwhelmed. It is described that when Radha sees Krsna in public that she cannot help but smile, but she is hiding that smile. So her smile is practically not visible, it is slightly there, by the corner of her lips, but Krsna notices that smile and therefore he also starts mildly smiling, also controlling his smile. Srimati Radharani notices that Krsna is seeing that she started smiling and therefore she begins to smile more. Krsna notices that she has noticed that he had noticed that she was smiling and therefore Krsna begins to smile more. Then she notices that Krsna has just noticed that she had noticed that he was noticing that she was smiling… and in this way, they go on with noticing until in the end, they cannot control the smiling anymore! So in this way, there is the intimate exchange but at the same time, it is covered by the separation. The essence of parakiya rasa is separation. The mood between Radha and Krsna is always one of separation with some stolen moments of coming together and then again increased separation. This is the basic theme of that topmost love.
I find very interesting this image of the love of Srimati Radharani being a mirror reflecting the qualities of Krsna and then eternally discovering more qualities because it shows how one eternally makes spiritual advancement – there is no limit to it! It is very profound and it does not just apply to only Srimati Radharani, it applies to all devotees – especially to all the eternal associates of the Lord and even to us! We are also discovering little-by-little, more and more, about the nature of Krsna and the qualities of Krsna. Maybe, at this stage, our love is not very developed but some attraction is there – it is unavoidable even! One of meaning of the word Bhagavan, as told by Srila Jiva Gosvami, means, ‘Krsna is irresistible, you have to worship him!’ So this is the situation – there is no question of not coming to the point of loving Krsna!
Jagannath festival TV advertisement
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World Holy Name Week: New Posters, Banners, and Hashtags!
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We are starting a Hashtags Campaign!
Please include the Hashtag below in as many of your social network posts as possible.
#WorldHolyNameWeek
Please anyone and everyone from GBCs to ABCs, use the following Hashtags in your posts on all social media like Facebook, twitter, etc.
Here is an explanation about hashtags courtesy of Bhaktin Shruti:
To use a hashtag all you have to do is make a post (it can be any kind of post, such as text, pictures, videos, links, etc.) on any social media website that supports hashtags and then include the appropriate hashtag(s).
Usually people put a hashtag at the end of a post when
possible. For example, if I post a photo of myself at a japathon, I could include the caption "At the japathon today. So excited! #WorldHolyNameWeek"when I post the photo.
A hashtag campaign is simply a campaign to get as many people as possible to use a particular hashtags, with the hope that a particular hashtag will become popular and will catch a lot of attention, thus promoting the brand name or event or whatever it is that the marketers want to promote. It's a
very commonly used strategy nowadays, in the age of social media.
Read more › H.H. Bhakti Purusottama Swami Dazzles Detroit with Three Day Srimati Radharani Katha (audio)
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H.H. Bhakti Purusottama Swami visited Detroit for three glorious days and flooded the congregation with very sweet narrations of many pastimes of Srimati Radharani in anticipation of Radhastami. His visits to Detroit are always memorable but this visit will stand out as one of the best. The three classes brought everyone to a greater appreciation of Srimati Radharani and fueled the congregation with great enthusiasm to celebrate Radhastami in the best way. Read more › Hare Krishna Festival at Aya, Altayskiy Kray, Russia (Album 202 photos)
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By chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, we gradually develop our eternal relationship with the Supreme Person and thus attain the perfection called svarupa-siddhi. We should take advantage of this benediction and go back home, back to Godhead. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 10.3.37 Purport ) Read more › Harinama in Tel Aviv, Israel (Album 47 photos)
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Even if one is sinful and cannot give up sinful life immediately, if he chants the Hare Krishna maha-mantra with devotion and faith he will certainly be freed from all sinful activities, and his life will be successful. Param vijayate sri-krsna-sankirtanam. This is the blessing of Lord Ramachandra, who has appeared in this age of Kali as Lord Gaurasundara.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 9.10.51 Purport) Read more › Harinama at the Banana Festival, Murwillumbah 30 August 2014 (Album 41 photos)
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"Although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom." (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 12.3.51 Purport) Read more › Sjmkl’s Harinama Sankirtana At Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Album 107 photos)
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The Harinama Sankirtana accompanied by the beautifully decorated palanquin of Their Lordships Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda organized by Sri Jagannatha Mandir Kuala Lumpur (SJMKL), this time around headed to Kampung Tasik Tambahan in city of Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The event was held on 23rd August 2014 and was led by HG Sadananda Prabhu and Sriman Subra Prabhu with approximately 50 devotees participating in it. Read more › Ramananda-samvada (Part 1)
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(English/Russian) Moscow lectures.
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Conversation with devotees in Moscow on whether the practical knowledge (vidya) in becoming a community should or should not be learned
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Old and New Mayapur
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In the photo on the left you can see how ISKCON Mayapur looked in 1979. A big field of vegetables in front of the main gate was all that was there at that time. Now you can see the beautiful Temple of the Vedic Planetarium quickly rising, with the fourth ring of the main dome coming up.
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The Culture of Bhagavad Gita
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15-08-2014 The Culture of Bhagavad Gita, Scottburgh, South Africa.mp3
Accepting our limitations helps us see the light beyond limitations – SB 10.49.19
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Lecture Outline:
Dhritarshatra never accepted the limitation caused by his congenital blindness. Hurt people hurt people. Just by being in a position we imagine that we have the qualification for it.
It requires courage to aim for the impossible and it requires courage to admit that something is impossible. Don't be so resentful about the door that is closed as to miss the other doors that are open - and open specially for you.
Choose carefully what pleasure we enjoy vicariously eg cricket - vicarious enjoyment through triple misidentification
Only two verses nearly identically repeated in the Gita: 9.34-18.65 and 3.35-18.47: do para-dharma and stick to apara-dharma
Our svabhava limits us and also directs us
Brahmana-diksha indicates change of guna, not necessarily of karma eg. Businessperson does business in sattva-guna or intellectuals do word jugglery in ignorance to perpetuate ignorance
Don't mistake dissatisfaction caused by material incompatibility to be ineffectiveness of bhakti
Bhakti is not just about surrendering to Krishna's instructions, but also about taking initiative on Krishna's behalf
ISKCON Kolkata Sringar Darshan Arti 19th August 2014
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ISKCON Kolkata Sringar Darshan Arti 19th August 2014
HG Rupanuga Prabhu / SB 10.69.17
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What does the Gita’s chp 13 title ‘Nature, enjoyer and consciousness’ refer to?
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In monozygotic twins where do the differences come from?
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From Subhash P
In the example of monozygotic twins You have quoted if one is of cruel nature and one is of loving nature does this mean the soul of one has a cruel personality. Isn’t the cruelty due to Ajnana obscuring the pure soul as in chapter 5.
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:30:00 →
1968 August 30 : "By the Grace of Krishna, I have got now eight branches in USA and Canada. Next, I am going to Europe and shall open branches in London, Amsterdam, Munich, and Sweden, and that is my program."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:28:00 →
1968 August 30: "One who has taken up seriously to preach this message in the world, he is considered as doing well. You have written to say that your temple is doing well, but I think your temple is doing well because you are doing well."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:26:00 →
1968 August 30: "When I initiated you, I accepted you on that very moment as my daughter. So you are eternally my daughter and I am your father. There is no doubt about it. So, spiritually there is no question of separation."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:18:00 →
1969 August 30: "Everyone should treat Godbrothers as Prabhu and nobody should try to claim any extra honor on account of an official position. Why he says his authority overrides yours. Everyone is working under my authority."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:16:00 →
1969 August 30 : "A sannyasi has got four stages: kuticak, bahudaka, parivrajaka and paramahamsa. Paramahamsa is Spiritual Master. Let him work on the bahudaka stage for now and collect money from outsiders, not insiders.
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:12:00 →
1973 August 30 : "There is no question of giving anything up. Your talents can be utilized for Krsna and in due course of time how this is so Krsna will reveal to you more and more. Do not be worried, be jolly in the service of the Lord."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1973
Prabhupada Letters :: 1973
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:10:00 →
1974 August 30: "Indirectly they have denied to sell to us the convent. Never mind. Find out another property. That ten men have just joined us is our real success."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Prabhupada Letters :: Anthology 2014-08-29 23:08:00 →
1975 August 30: "I have been told there are enough barren lands lying unused in Allahabad District. If you could kindly give over these lands to us for developing into self sufficient communities involving local peoples that would be a great benefit."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975