So why is it so hard to humbly receive the sincere feedback of others?
We can’t see – it’s difficult to see the picture when you’re inside the frame. Entangled in our own emotions, perceptions, habits, and opinions, we struggle to go beyond. A neutral observer can clearly see things that we are completely oblivious to. Our modes of functioning, however, become so engrained that we convince ourselves we must be right, and conveniently disregard any opinions to the contrary.
We don’t want to see – success, we feel, is to be ‘perfect,’ and when that perfection is questioned, our pride awakens to defend. More important than perfection, however, is progress. A spiritually successful day is one where we improve, refine and develop ourselves, and how is that possible if we’re unaware of our shortcomings? Stagnate in the illusion of perfection or progress in the reality of struggle – the choice is ours.
Constructive critics actively craft our spirituality. Why not take their words seriously and embrace the opportunity to improve? Even when their feedback is out-and-out wrong, we’d do well to avoid disregarding it completely. Can we still learn a principle from what is being said? Even if the details are wrong, could the feedback apply to us in a different way? Can we see it as a warning of what not to do? Can we use their seemingly inaccurate analysis as an opportunity to exercise humility? All high ideals, I know, but that’s what makes a sincere spiritualist so special. The great saints demonstrated how even the harsh criticism of a faultfinder can enrich our spiritual growth, what to speak of the earnest words of concerned friends.
As soon as you offer yourself to be enjoyed by Krishna as servant, according to His order you serve, then immediately you are in the spiritual world. If you want to remain in the spiritual world, this temple is the spiritual world. We are not living in Melbourne. This temple is not Melbourne. It is Vaikuntha. It is Vrindavan. So if you stick to this temple service, Krishna's service, then you are not in this material world. Melbourne, June 25, 1974 
To say nothing of the spiritual advancement of persons who see the Supreme Person face to face, even a person born in a family of dog-eaters immediately becomes eligible to perform Vedic sacrifices if he once utters the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or chants about Him, hears about His pastimes, offers Him obeisances or even remembers Him.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.33.6 Purport) 
This is the first of several beautiful inlaid stone paintings which are placed on the outside of the temple. Also the deity kitchen gets larger. 
By chanting the holy name of Krishna one is cleansed of the dirt that accumulates in the mind. One can purify the mind either by the breathing process or by the chanting process, just as one can purify gold by putting it in a fire and fanning it with a bellows. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.28.10 Purport) 
The best policy to control the mind is to desire how to spread Krsna consciousness. This is the best. Kamah krsna-karmarpane. Narottama dasa Thakura has said that you cannot be free from desire. That is not possible. This is useless attempt. They say that "You become desireless." No, that is not possible. How can I...? If I become desireless, I become dead. So long I am living entity, I must desire. I cannot check it. Therefore kama means desire. So at the present moment, we are desiring how to become happy in this material world, how to acquire so much money, how to acquire this, how to acquire this, how to get this, how to get that. This is kama. So this brain taxation, if you engage in Krsna's service -- how to spread Krsna consciousness, how to convince people about Krsna, how to take them to the Krsna's desire, sarva-dharman parityajya [Bg. 18.66] -- and in this way, if you go on making plan for spreading Krsna consciousness, then your mind is controlled. Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.26.27 -- January 4, 1975, Bombay 
This year ISKCON Atlanta hosted its first ever summer camp, “Atlanta Krishna Camp,” attended by 16 enthusiastic kids. The week long camp was from July 20th – 27th and was held on the temple premises. The camp was possible by the vision, dedication, and commitment of a core team of devotees headed by Vedasara Prabhu, the temple president, and a few of the local youth, namely Purna Chandra Nitai Das, Rangadevi Chakraborty, Dina Dayal Madhava Das, and Nandapriya Devi Dasi. 
NEW DELHI: Journalist-turnedactivist Vineet Narain has moved the Supreme Court seeking a ban on use of loud-speakers at religious places. The ban would also control noise pollution, “as usually it is found that loudspeakers installed at religious places emanate sound much higher than the prescribed limits and loudspeakers are mostly used irresponsibly at most of the religious places.” “Originally, all religious places were the main source to attain peace, calm, tranquility and meditation. The purpose of bhajan/aarti, namaz, shabad is to enlighten the human soul and to establish high moral values, compassion and courage in the human. The same should be restored by this honourable court to increase human worth and safety and for respectful co-existence of all religions in India,” Narain said in his PIL. 
There was always Blessings from Srila Prabhupada, HH Mahavishnu Swami and all the Vaishnavas to Us. So that ISKCON NEPAL Proudly Celebrates 2nd Day of Sri Krishna Janmastami as Vaishnava Calendar on 18th August 2014 also. There was Avisheka of Sri Sri Radha Govinda Hari by all the devotees in the day time that was followed by a Big Cultural Program with Dance, Drama, Bhajan Kirtan Glorification. Quiz & also Fasting. Then Program lead at temple by Dancing Kirtan and Glorification by HH Mahavishnu Swami & Mid night Avisheka with Full Feasting Prasadam was WOW. :)
It was another grand successful Day of the Celebration.....
Sri Krishna Bhagawan Ki Jai!!!!! 
This year ISKCON`s World Holy Name Week (WHNW) will take place between September 5th and the 15th, 2014. The sole purpose of WHNW is to celebrate the Holy Names globally and share this treasure with others. This can be done in many ways, although some suggestions and ideas by World Holy Name Week committee are given:
1. Nagar Sankirtan - Harinaam processions with WHNW and mahamantra banners.
2. Japathon - Pledges from devotees and congregation to chant extra rounds during this period.
3. 24 hours or 12 hours Sankirtan - non-stop chanting for 24/12 hours, at least once or twice.
4. Morning classes on Holy names as the theme - Morning Bhagvatam classes emphasizing on glories and importance of Holy Names.
5. Japa Seminars – Seminars on japa related topics e.g japa reform, 10 offenses, types of japa etc
6. Japa Retreats camps – Group of devotees go japa retreat camps under proper leadership. 
Fire Harinaam with His Holiness Mahavishnu Swami at Basantapur, Kathamandu NEPAL held on 22th August 2014 follwed by 60,70 Devotees with Candle on there hands in the Streets of Kathamandu Durbar Square.
The Harinaam was on FIRE. 
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