Jananivasa Prabhu requires 5 stitches after being chased by Lord Jagannath’s brother!
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Gandaki Das: I would like to share an amazing story that a devotee announced this morning here in Kolkata. Yesterday, Jananivasa Prabhu, our head priest in ISKCON Mayapura, was repainting the Lord Jagannatha Deity. He left without finishing the job, because he had to go to another program, the Disappearence Festival of H. H. Bhakti Tirtha Maharaja. He was planning to continue the painting work the following day. Last night, Jananivasa dreamt that Jagannatha's brother, Baladeva was angry and chasing him, and Jananivasa was running. Baladeva pushed him into a ditch shouting : "Don't leave my brother Jaganatha in such a condition!" Jananivasa awoke, and found himself on the wooden floor next to his low bed. It was only a fall of 2.5 feet. There were no sharp objects. However, He was bleeding from wounds on his head and on cheeks. He required 5 stitches. Read more ›

Removing the Darkness of Kali Yuga (Album 70 photos)
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Indradyumna Swami: Every day we chant the holy names of the Lord for hours along the beaches of the Baltic Sea coast. Each evening thousands of people attend our festivals and many chant along with us. We are happy and satisfied serving the mission of our glorious spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. "When people properly glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or simply hear about His power, the Lord personally enters their hearts and cleanses away every trace of misfortune, just as sun removes the darkness or as a powerful wind drives away the clouds." [Srimad Bhagavatam 12.12.48 ] Read more ›

Iskcon Calgary Ratha Yatra 2014 (12 min video)
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"One who chants the holy name even once is considered a Vaisnava devotee, and the householders should be very attentive to respect such a person. But the devotee who constantly chants Krsna's name is even a better Vaisnava, for he is endowed with all good qualities. The most advanced Vaisnava of all is he who inspires others who see him to immediately chant the Lord's name. When he chants the name even once, attraction to rendering eternal devotional service to the Supreme Lord is irrevocably established. Kindly tell Me how the nondevotees can be made to accept the chanting of the holy name of Krsna." Read more ›

Maha Saturday Harinama in USQP, New York (Album 26 photos)
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The holy name is both the means and the end The only method or means (sadhana) in this age is the holy name of the Lord. The only goal (sadhya) to be attained in this age is Krsnaprema. Even in the stage of perfection, the name is not given up but is chanted all the more, for it is intrinsic to the activities of prema. Indeed, the name is not different from the Lord: it is the very embodiment of prema. If the means is the end, then the end and the means never contradict one another. If process is identical to the objective, then it is easy for the jivas to attain the desired goal of life, Krsnaprema. By the mercy of His holy name, Krsna easily delivers the jivas in the age of Kali. Read more ›

Vaishnava marriage in Krisna-völgy/ New Vraja-dhama, Hungary (Album 99 photos)
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Family life (and the home itself) should be an ashrama, a place for spiritual culture. • The grihastha ashrama is considered higher than the brahmachari ashrama, an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth by extending one’s responsibility. • Mutual respect between the ashramas is an essential feature of a healthy society. • Personal growth and character formation are integral to the process of spiritual development. • Though Vaisnava theology values ultimate renunciation, such renunciation has to be internal and mature. Otherwise it is inappropriate and may be dangerous both individually and socially. Read more ›

A visit to beautiful Kamyavana, Vrindavana (Album 24 photos)
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A short visit to the Holy sites of Kamyavana with H.G Deena Bandhu prabhu. Kama means "desires." The Adi Varaha Purana states that this is the forest where all the desires of the demigods and devotees are fulfilled. This forest has a parikrama of 22 km (14 miles). The town here is called Kaman and it is a fairly good-sized town.When the three original Deities of Vrindavana, Radha Madana-Mohana, Radha Govinda and Radha Gopinatha were taken from Vrindavana to Jaipur to avoid being destroyed by Aurangzeb, they stayed in Kamyavana for three nights. Since these Deities stayed here, three temples have been established here dedicated to Radha Govinda, Radha Madana-Mohana and Radha Gopinatha, Radha Gopinatha is worshiped in a house of a grihasta.There are 84 kundas here where Krishna would have pastimes with the cowherd boys. Read more ›

Srila Prabhupada Shares Insights During His First Visit to New Vrindaban – May 1969
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New Vrindaban ISKCON Prabhupada 1969

Srila Prabhupada with a few of his followers outside the original New Vrindaban farmhouse, 1969.

Srila Prabhupada Shares Insights During His First Visit to New Vrindaban – May 1969.

From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban.

Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.

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May 25, 1969

My Dear Ananda,

Please accept my blessings. I have learned from Mandali Bhadra and Vrndavanesvari that you have been disturbed in your center by some rascal boys, and now you are living with Mandali Bhadra. So what is your program? Would you like to close the Vancouver center, or are you finding out some better place? I have received one letter from Rupanuga in Buffalo that two boys are going to Toronto to open a center there. Would you like to go there for the time being, or will you try for another place to keep yourself in Vancouver?

At present I am living in New Vrindaban. It is a very nice place, but there is no facility of modern amenities. It is completely aloof from city life, and we have to adopt so many things. In comparison to city life it is very inconvenient. But still the atmosphere here is very pleasant. As of yet I have still received no answer from Annapurna.

I am awaiting your reply to the above points. I hope this will meet you in good health.

Your ever well-wisher,

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Troubled Times
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Today’s newspapers reported a terrible plane crash, crimes, scandals, murders and ongoing fighting in wars around the world. We live in troubled times. The only hope is Krsna consciousness, which quickly brings relief from the miseries of material life. That antidote is delivered in the form of blissful chanting and dancing to the holy names [...]

Yoga for Peace of Mind!
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For thousands of years, Yogis have been incorporating Yoga as an indispensable way of living. It is and was a rigorous practice in daily life. Yoga is more than a simple physical exercise; it’s a way to enhance our lives with genuine happiness, letting go of anxiety and focusing the mind on the present moment. […]

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Conquer the heart
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 December 2010, Cape Town, South Africa, Lecture at house program)

radha krsnaIn the Caitanya Candrodaya Nataka, in the pastime just after Lord Caitanya takes sannyasa, Nityananda sends a message to Advaita Archarya that all the devotees are in separation that very soon Nityananda will arrange that somehow the Lord will come to his (Advaita Archarya’s) house. Advaita Archarya starts dancing and calls out, “Nityananda, Nityananada! What a friend, he has conquered me!”

And he keeps repeating, “What a friend, he has conquered me!”

So there is a very deep lesson in there – that friendship is based on conquering on the heart. Actually, all relationships are based on conquering the heart.

We see that in our tradition parakiya rasa is the highest. Not the marital relationship but the extra-marital relationship of lovers, the forbidden relationship. That is the relationship between Radha and Krsna – stolen moments! Not of out obligation but by conquering each time, again and again. In parakiya rasa, Radharani has to each time conquer the relationship with Krsna and sometimes the other way around also. So, this is the nature of true relationships: not take anyone’s affection for granted for a moment.

 

It Is Our Sacred Time
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"A chanter is a person who has a peaceful mind and can go deep, savoring the mahamantra during his japa session. If we’re worried or disturbed by different agitations, we’re not with Radha and Krishna. Chanting is out of this world. You have to go there and leave the concerns of the material world, at least when we chant. It is our sacred time."

From Bhajan #228
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

Join us for Sunday Feast from 11.00am-2.00pm & experience bliss
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Sunday Love Feast

When?
Sunday,July 20th,2014
Program starts at 11 am

Where?
6 George Street South
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 1P3, Canada
Park underground(free) @ City Hall
Phone:416-648-3312

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Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.3.22
etāvān eva loke ’smin
puṁsāṁ dharmaḥ paraḥ smṛtaḥ
bhakti-yogo bhagavati
tan-nāma-grahaṇādibhiḥ
TRANSLATION
Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the living entity in human society.
 
Program Schedule
11.00- 11.15      Tulsi Puja                                           
11.15 - 11.30     Guru Puja                                            
11:30 –11:55     Aarti & Kirtan                                      
11.55 - 12.00    Sri Nrsingadeva Prayers                  
12.00 – 1:00     Vedic Discourse 
  1:00 –  1:30      Closing Kirtan

COMING UP AHEAD
 
Sayana Ekadasi
Fasting..................... on July 22nd
                              Breakfast................. on July 23rd b/w 5.44am-10.50am
Every fortnight, we observe Ekadasi, a day of prayer and meditation. On this day we fast (or simplify our meals and abstain from grains and beans), and spend extra time reading the scriptures and chanting the auspicious Hare Krishna mantra.

26 Qualities of a devotee by HG Subhavilasa Dasa

HG Subhavilasa prabhu will be conducting special set of discourses on July 27th and Aug 3rd from 12.00pm-1.00pm at ISKCON Brampton.Please do try to attend these discourses with your family and friends.

Bhagavad Gita Classes(New Session)
Starting on Aug 2nd,2014

Course fees: $125.00 per Student and  $75.00 for family members of Student(Prasadam and study material included).Monies payable to Iskcon Brampton....tax receipts will be provided.
Join our new session of  Bhagavad Gita Course with His Grace Vaisnava Dasa from 8.45am-12.00pm and get certified from Bhaktivedanta College at the completion of this course towards Bhakti Sastri Degree.The course duration is approximately 10 weeks.To register please contact Vaisnava Dasa Prabhu in person or via email[vaishnavadas@icloud.com]

Appearance of Lord Balarama
celebration on Sun,Aug 10th,2014,11am(Details of program will be posted soon)

For service opportunity,please contact Prema Gaurangi Devi Dasi
For sponsorship opportunity,please contact Krsna Smaran Devi Dasi in person or via email( kavitabalram@yahoo.com)

Kirtan Etiquette Workshop

will be conducted at ISKCON Brampton on Saturday August 16th,2014 by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. This workshop is open to everyone. We encourage all of those who are engaged in kirtan seva at ISKCON Brampton -Kirtanyas, kartal players, Mrdanga players and other musical instruments to attend this workshop. This is one of the GBC's resolutions to follow proper kirtan etiquette in all ISKCON centres. Please contact Aindra Dasa for more details.

Sri Krsna Janamashtami

Celebration on Sun Aug 17th,2014 at 7.00pm-12.am(Mangala arati program @ 5.00am)

**Details of the program will be posted shortly**

IB's 2ND Festival of Chariots
WHAT: An Indian multi-cultural festival will be celebrated with entertainment for Children and the whole family. There will be live music, singing, Kids performances, book fair, question & answer booth and free vegetarian snacks. A special feature of the celebration is the Ratha Yatra Parade, the oldest known parade in the world, and the Festival of India.
WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 11 am to 4pm;
WHERE: Gage Park, Brampton
WHO: All are welcome. Free admission. Wholesome fun for kids and the entire family
SPECIAL: VERY VISUAL event with colourful traditional costumes and flower decorations.**Photography is permitted**

All are warmly invited to attend this joyous, colourful festival, free of charge. Take advantage of a rare chance to experience the vibrancy of India, right here in Brampton.
For more info, please contact:
Aindra Dasa/Nimai Nitai Dasa / Prema Gaurangi Devi Dasi.
email: iskconbrampton@gmail.com
http://iskconbrampton.blogspot.ca/p/ratha-yatra.html

ON GOING EVERY SUNDAY
ISKCON Brampton Yoga and Wellness

Empower your mind and strengthen your body as you move through a series of meaningful poses.Mother Rashmi Ahuja will be conducting Yoga Classes every Sunday from 10am-11am before our Sunday Feast Program at ISKCON Brampton.These classes will be focussed on promoting our physical and mental well being.(Please bring your yoga mat)
Please Register here:
Email:rashmis.yoga@facebook.com 
Facebook page:Yoga and Satvic Nutrition with Rashmi
Contacts:416.569.6373 or 905.488.7272
Nutrition Help & Diet Tips

Mother Rashmi Ahuja is offering free one to one consultations and development of Individualized Nutrition Plans on Sundays between 1:30 - 3pm. Please contact (416)569-6373 or (905)488-7272 to book an appointment.

Sunday School

To register,contact us
Email:sundayschool108@gmail.com
Call:647.893.9363

The Sunday School provides fun filled strategies through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games that present Vedic Culture to children. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him.
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).
 
Please note that ISKCON Brampton is a nut free environment in order to support those with allergies. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Chant and Be happy!