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1972 May 24: "Now we shall only want good devotees to live with us on that land. Not that we shall form a cooperative housing society and whoever pays us money, we shall accept them. So we must be very careful from the beginning to select only qualified devotees of Krishna."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 May 24: "Actually it is the duty of the Spiritual Master to find fault with his students so that they may make progress, not that he should always be praising them. I am only interested that you become Krishna Conscious."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

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When the floods begun, devotees proposed that we should do some prasadam distribution. Seven days ago, we were lacking in people and laksmi, but we had sincere desire. We collected some laksmi among ourselves, and on Monday started a small action in the nearest affected area: Vogosca near Sarajevo. Then miracles started to happen: more devotees took part, donations keep coming from everywhere and we decided to expand our FFL distribution. While we are posting this, devotees (along with 4 Hungarian devotees, who came last night) are on their way to city of Olovo in the Mid-Bosnia, where they will distribute some 400 hot prasadam meals in the main city square. Please keep serving, helping, donating and supporting. This prasadam distribution has just begun and it will expand. Read more ›

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Q: How did gurukula training help you in your spiritual life? A: My gurukula training has been invaluable for establishing the value of self-improvement, respect, discipline, etc. Gurukula was, at the time, in an experimental phase, but although it wasn't easy I was lucky to have people whom I respected. These things helped me to see the value of spiritual culture. All things considered, I wouldn't have had it any other way. Q: What are your responsibilities in Mayapur now? How do you see their importance? A: I serve as a Dean in the Bhaktivedanta Academy. I recently also took up the service of heading the agricultural division in ISKCON Mayapur, and I am also on the Mayapur Executive Council and Mayapur Policy Council. Srila Prabhupada clearly outlined his desires for, and the importance of, the future generations of ISKCON youth. I believe that implementing this vision is of the utmost importance to the future of society in general. I wanted to share with the newer generations all the benefits of the gurukula system of education without the negatives we suffered in the early days. Read more ›

Dear Maharaj/Prabhus ,
Please accept my humble obeisances,
All glories to Srila Prabhupada,

Harinam led by Govinda Prabhu on the streets of London in China town.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zKqX06Y-UVk
Other devotees in the movie include Parividha Prabhu, Smara Hari Prabhu,and Pandu Putra Prabhu

your servant Parasuram Das

TESTIMONIALS: "After 10 years of study at school, I finally studied the real thing at the Bhakti Yoga Course." - Jue "The Bhakti Yoga Course provided a solid foundation for my new start i n devotional life. The knowledge I gained I can take with me wherever I go." - Teiana "There is so much knowledge to be gained by participating in the Bhakti Yoga Course. Easy to understand for newcomers and still full of nectar for those who have been practising for a long time." - Kera "Every class I attended in the Course encouraged me to go the right way and gave me positive energy to keep going." - Yumin "This Course has given me inspiration for attentive chanting and attending the morning program. It has taught me to regulate my activities and change my consciousness towards Krishna." - Parama Purusha Nitai dasa "They say that as a gurukuli one can take advantage of Krishna consciousness, and I think I am taking advantage in a good way. I've realised that materialistic people are looking for happiness in so many ways, but I don't need to look elsewhere because I have found real happiness." - Tulasi "I learned a lot from the Course as a beginner. I found that it has given me a good foundation. There is a lot more to learn and realise, but the Bhakti Yoga Course provides a kick start. All the basic principles are covered and it is well structured and well presented." - Yogita Read more ›

It has been seven years since the Go-Veg team started as the first Hare Krishna cycling team here in the Northern Rivers. Since then, they have participated in many events, both local and interstate, and are currently competing in the A Division. The members are Phalguna Krishna dasa, Narottama dasa and Sridhama dasa, who, through discipline and constant training, are able to hold their ground with the other riders. This shows the rest of the cycling community that being a vegetarian is no hindrance to performance. In the beginning, some wondered how the Go-Veg team would be able to keep up with the others, but now some of their fellow competitors have actually adopted a veg-based diet; some even eliminating meat altogether. Read more ›

HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami SB 2.9.19

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Most  people think  that    they    can  enjoy  the  world now  and    worship the  Lord  in  old  age.   That, however, is unacceptable, for time  is a   precious thing  .  We should begin   to practice from the very day that we see its urgency.  Man's  life is indeed a  rare   achievement, but it is also insecure, as we cannot  say when we will die.  Thus  we should never  think  that we should not worship the Lord   when we are children.  In history we see how  Dhruva and  Prahlada received the Lord's  mercy  when they  were   children.  Is there  any  doubt that   any  human being,   being   capable   of  doing   an  activity,   cannot,   without  effort, achieve  it?   As well,  what  is practiced from  an  early  age  gradually becomes  a natural action.

Chaitanya Shikshamrita, Bhaktivinoda Thakura

"O Krsna! Thakura Bhaktivinoda has warned us that inattention is the main door into the house of aparadhas. O Krsna! Please let me taste some pleasure in Your names, so I can focus my full attention on chanting. May Your holy names become deeply impressed in my mind."

From Art Of Chanting Hare Krsna
by Mahanidhi Swami

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 31 March 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 9.5.1)

We have our natures and are naturally attracted to a particular type of service; that is fine! But we should not become specialists and say, “I can do only this and nothing else!” When required, we must be able to do anything and everything. This is a devotee because service is what is important. It is Krsna that is important and whatever he needs, that must be done!

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On May 23rd, ISKCON Hungary has sent a group of volunteers to the flood affected Bosnia. Having served in several flood and other natural disaster affected areas, these volunteers are experienced humanitarian workers. Primarily, they will help in the Sarajevo area by cooking, serving, driving and taking care of the victims in many other ways.

With a rare two-day appearance of the famous traveling Festival of India (FOI), which annually sets up in New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Toronto Read more ›

Finland is considered to be one of the top countries in the world what comes to education and one of the policies of Finnish government is to export education.Tattvavada das was invited to participate a group which consisted of well-respected Finnish professors  from Tampere, Turku and East-Finland (Joensuu) universities. Main lectures were held in Pune and Mumbai and they were arranged by the university of Pune.

1964 May 23: "I shall request you with all humility to cooperate with this mission and thus be benefited yourself. By the Grace of Lord Sri Krishna you are one of the very important business magnates and I may inform you on the authority of great Acaryas that it is our duty to make the best use of our money so long it is with us."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1947-64

1966 May 23:
"Chaturthi. In the evening there was meeting the contribution was $8.00. The attendance was about eleven ladies and gentlemen."
Prabhupada Journal :: 1966

1968 May 23: "Any drama or book written by unauthorized persons should not be indulged in. I have seen one copy sent here and it is not good. Please stop circulation of this book, which is not authorized."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1969 May 23: "My starting a separate organization was inevitable. So if it is now possible to combine ourselves together, I shall be the first man to welcome this good opportunity. If Gaudiya Mission is prepared to cooperate with me, I am prepared to accept this cooperation in any condition."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1970 May 23: "Krsna Consciousness philosophy is now tested by my last three years' experiment and this philosophy will be accepted in any part of the world irrespective of caste, creed, color, and language."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1970

1970 May 23: "My Dear Bhaiji Hanumanprasada Poddar, there is a great necessity of qualified preachers. At least 40 American and European students may immediately go to India and preach Krishna consciousness in the colleges, schools and universities. I will be glad to know if you can help me in this matter."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1970

Small Serbian congregation reacted well and successfully started Food for Life prasadam distribution even though there is no legal ISKCON nor FFL. First day of distribution 4 devotees managed by the help of patriotic society "Serb for Serbs" to enter deep into flooded are where no media or civilians are allowed (besides those who are living there) Read more ›

1972 May 23: "We may say "We feel that Krishna wills this for us." But I feel Krishna does not. So whose feelings will be all right? Actually outside our bona fide Krishna Consciousness centers, there is no possibility of finding out what Krishna does or does not want."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 May 23: "Unless there is connection with a bona fide Spiritual Master there is no possibility of making progress in spiritual life. So I have established ISKCON centers for the purpose of catching up the Lotus Feet of Krishna by intimate connection with the bona fide Spiritual Master. These are my authorized centers for that purpose."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

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A shocking video about the flooded Obrenovac area (Serbia), and about ISKCON devotees' efforts to reach the people in need and help them with fresh drinking water and hot meal. 

At New Vraja-dhama, Iskcon Hungary. Read more ›

Appearance Day of Narasimha Dev By HH Jayapataka Swami at ISKCON Mayapur

Video of Abhay Dasa leading New Vrindaban’s Kartik 24 Hour Kirtan - October 19th, 2013.

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From Vishal

I am by nature wanting to be quiet and only discuss with any one if the other one begins. I am attracted  by the parmatama form Lord Krishna. I like to chant Hare Krishna m.m. and just meditate on its vibrations within my heart. I am at present not ready to do other services out of the nine ways of Bhakti.
So is chanting and trying to meditate on parmatma Krishna ok...
I think that since every living being has come from the spiritual world, he has his own identity and since I feel that I am naturally attracted to parmatma photo I just tend to chant constantly within mouth and try to chant 16 rounds on beads. Is it Ok?

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