November 10th Maha Govardhana Puja Festival preparations II
How to Realize All This? (4th of the “4-Verse Bhāgavatam”)
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Continuing from the third verse, we conclude the four-verse Bhāgavatam-core with Canto Two, Chapter Nine, Text Thirty-Six
etāvad eva jijñāsyaḿ tattva-jijñāsunātmanaḥ |
anvaya-vyatirekābhyāḿ yat syāt sarvatra sarvadā ||
Brahmā: How can I personally realize all these things?
Hari: You must certainly investigate them to the fullest extent!
Brahmā: How?
Hari: By inquiring.
Brahmā: From who?
Hari: From individuals who have themselves comprehended these truths.
Brahmā: How did they realize these truths?
Hari: By their own investigative inquiry.
Brahmā: From who?
Hari: From those who inquired before them.
Brahmā: Does this chain of inquiry have an origin?
Hari: I am the origin. It is only by my mercy that anyone can realize anything about me, who am beyond everyone. My mercy spreads out in the world through those who have already availed themselves of it.
To put it simply, I am saying that you will learn the method of realizing these truths by inquiring from one who has already realized, guru. Without receiving my mercy through this channel, it’s not possible to comprehend me by independent conjecture.
Brahmā: How should I inquire?
Hari: Always and everywhere, directly and indirectly.
Brahmā: Would you elaborate on “always and everywhere”?
Hari: There is no circumstance in which you cannot strive for me. No matter who you are, where you are, when you are, or what your condition is – pious or impious – you can always immediately strive for me via sincere inquiry and investigation.
Another implication is that the process of searching for me is itself transcendental and eternal. Even in perfection, the essence of this adventure does not cease.
Brahmā: Would you elaborate on “directly and indirectly.”
Hari: Inquire directly: “What am I?”, and indirectly: “What am I not?” Directly: “What is the Absolute Truth?” Indirectly: “What is ignorance of the Absolute Truth?” Inquire about the value of my love, and the worthlessness not having my love. Inquire about the direct taste of my love when united with me, and the indirect taste of my love when separated from me.

Sacred Sounds – 11/07/13
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Who | Sacred Sounds |
When |
Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Where |
Rutgers University (map)
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Something in My Eye
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I used to have a Deviant Art account. I would post my digital photos and some poetry and for a time I really liked it. Then Flickr came along and I stopped. Also, Instagram came along and made the Photoshop process of turning normal images into photos that looked like medium format shots became all too easy. I stopped taking photos all together, until I rediscovered film and started this blog.
So I’ve been thinking about restarting my Deviant Art account, but I’m not really sure why. I’d still continue this blog, of course, but it’s nice to have all my photos in an easy-to-view place specifically set aside for people who insist upon calling themselves artists. Flickr is great, but there’s just so much out there and not as user-friendly (especially the newish Flickr incarnation.
I first captured the above scene in 2006 with a digital camera. I later doctored the image and posted it to DA. You can still view it here along with my other stuff – some of it from nine years ago.
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You can also view this shot on Flickr.
Flickr.

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The Australia Experience – Oct 2013
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Melbourne
28 Sep – 11 Oct 2013
Australia is always a country full of programs. As soon as he arrived in Melbourne, Kadamba Kanana Swami went into full-speed mode to participate in the many programs that were planned for him which included a visit to the Botanical Gardens, the university, many programs at the temple and a seminar based on the Sri Hamsaduta. It was a full schedule with lots of opportunity to hear from Maharaja. Below you can find recordings of all the classes. Video recordings were made and edited by Russel Sara and Syamachandra das.
If some videos cannot be viewed below, then please visit the youtube channel of Russel Sara. This channel has all the recent, as well as older videos, of Kadamba Kanana Swami in Melbourne.
Classes & Seminar
Srimad Bhagavatam 2.2.36
29 Sep 2013
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Sunday Feast Class – Bhagavad-gita 7.20
29 sep 2013
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.1
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.2-7
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.8
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.9
4 Oct 2013
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.10
6 Oct 2013
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.12
8 Oct 2013
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.13
9 Oct 2013
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Srimad Bhagavatam 2.3.14
10 Oct 2013
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Bhagavad-gita 18.5
6 Oct 2013
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Botanical Gardens – 29 Sep 2013
The devotees in Melbourne organized a harinam around the city center and afterwards joined Kadamba Kanana Swami at the Botanical Gardens for a lovely picnic. Maharaja led some bhajans to increase the appetite for the holy name and for the wonderful picnic prasadam. (Watch on youtube)
Hamsaduta Seminar – 1-3 Oct 2013
Sri Hamsaduta, a book by Srila Rupa Goswami. Seminar by Kadamba Kanana Swami, October 2013
Part 1 – 1 Oct 2013 (Watch on youtube)
Part 2 – 2 Oct 2013 (Watch on youtube)
Part 3 – 3 Oct 2013 (Watch on youtube)
(Kindly recorded and edited by Russel Sara and Syamacandra Das. Thank you!)
Bhakti Yoga Club, University of Melbourne – 10 Oct 2013
Mantra Meditation with Kadamba Kanana Swami at the University of Melbourne, Bhakti Yoga Club. (Watch on youtube)
Sydney
11 Oct – 18 Oct 2013
The next part of the Australia Experience was Sydney. Kadamba Kanana Swami arrived here on 11 October. After being fetched from the aiport by Nayanabhiram prabhu, he went to the Sydney Temple which is where he stayed. During this time, Maharaja gave the morning Srimad Bhagavatam classes. Other programs were also planned like a short discourse on Sri Hamsaduta which was similar to the seminar presented in Melbourne and he visited Wahroonga, Cronulla, Heart & Soul studio and Govinda Valley.
Cronulla 12 and 15 Oct 2013
Cronulla is more than just the beach and surfing. You have the Heart & Soul cafe and an affiliated yoga studio. Kadamba Kanana Swami was invited to give a class on yoga philosophy on 12 October. A few days later, on 15 October, he led an evening of mantra mediation and kirtan for the local yoga attendees.
Kirtan in Heart & Soul Yoga Studio – Part 1 – 15 Oct 2013
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Kirtan in Heart & Soul Yoga Studio – Part 2 – 15 Oct 2013
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Govinda Valley 15 Oct
Govinda Valley offers a peaceful and quiet environment and Maharaja took this opportunity to recuperate. On Monday, Maharaja visited a local spa for some relaxation and treatments.
On Tuesday, he visited the Valley to meet with his friends and disciples. Our family got extended again during a small and private initiation ceremony. We welcome Pritha devi dasi, Madhava dasa and Arjuna das to the family. Silpa Karini devi dasi received second initiation.
Heart & Soul Kirtan Evening & Initiations in Govinda Valley








Back to India
After a very busy time in Australia, Maharaja found time to hop over to Canberra for the weekend and later on also to Brisbane. Australia is always exciting and busy. On the 28 October, Maharaja left for Vrindavan. Time for some rest and introspection in India. A Swami’s life is never quiet.
Photos from Australia
A Letter to Srila Prabhupad
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10 Nov 2013 – Gopastami, Gosthastami
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10 Nov 2013 – Disappearance Day of Sri Dhananjaya Pandita
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10 Nov 2013 – Disappearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Dasa Goswami
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10 Nov 2013 – Disappearance Day of Sri Srinivasa Acharya
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The Lake Of Tears
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Invitation to Tour New Vrindaban – Saturday, November 9th!
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Event: Tour Of New Vrindaban
Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2013
Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Place: Starting at the Bahulaban Barn
Dear New Vrindaban residents and well-wishers,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
As you may be aware, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will gather for a bi-annual face to face joint boards’ meeting the weekend of November 8th – 10th, 2013.
On behalf of the board members, I invite you to join us on a tour through parts of New Vrindaban. We will start at Bahulaban and include stops at the Old Vrindaban Farm, Srila Prabhupada’s Palace, Garden of Seven Gates and perhaps a few other locations as well.
Our goal is to visit each of these places before having more in depth discussions about them throughout the weekend.
We would be pleased if you accompany us and express your cares and concerns, ask questions and engage in open dialog along the way.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you!
Hare Krishna.
Your servant,
Jaya Krsna dasa
ISKCON New Vrindaban Community President
P.S. While this is a walking tour of each location, we will be driving from one place to the next. Please make sure to arrange your transportation ahead of time. Immediately afterwards we will partake in lunch Prasad at the Temple and you are welcome to join us then as well.
Huge ceremony for Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance day in Iskcon, Vrindavana (Album 274 photos)
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1970
Radhakunda Seva: October 2013 Photos and Updates
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1972
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1973
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1973
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
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Prabhupada Letters :: 1974
Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance day in Mayapur (Album 98 photos)
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“Cremation — Ashes to Ashes” by Lou Reed
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Well the coal black sea waits for me me me
The coal black sea waits forever
The waves hit the shore
Crying more more more
But the coal black sea waits forever
The tornados come up the coast they run
Hurricanes rip the sky forever
Though the weathers change
the sea remains the same
The coal black sea waits forever
There are ashes spilt through collective guilt
People rest at sea forever
Since they burnt you up
Collect you in a cup
For you the coal black sea has no terror
Will your ashes float like some foreign boat
ot will they sink absorbed forever
Will the Atlantic Coast
have its final boast
Nothing else contained you ever
Now the coal black sea waits for me me me
The coal black sea waits forever
When I leave this joint
at some further point
The same coal black sea will it be waiting
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Harinama devotees in Oxford Street, London, engage even a …Beatboxer in Sankirtana :-) (2 min video)
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The waters of Prema-Sarovara are the combined tears of Radha and Krsna in feelings of intense separation (Album 162 photos)
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Due to Internet problems I regret that I cannot post a podcast today
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The state of construction of ISKCON Jaipur – November 1st (Album 75 photos)
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Govardhana Puja festival at New Govardhana, San Diego (116 Photos)
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Reccomended Read:Tsunami of Diseases
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H.G Hari Sauri Prabhu(ACBSP) – SB 4-31-2
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H.G Hari Sauri Prabhu(ACBSP) – SB 4-31-2
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
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Monday, November 4th, 2013
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Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, November 6, Bhaktivedanta Manor, London
Giriraj Swami
“O Maharaja Parikshit, this entire universe, with its great, exalted demigods like Lord Siva, Lord Brahma, and Lord Indra, is under the control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Yet the Supreme Lord has one transcendental attribute: He comes under the control of His devotees. This was now exhibited by Krishna in this pastime.” (SB 10.9.19)
I thought, ‘This is the answer! Just as Krishna comes under the control of His devotees, Srila Prabhupada also comes under the control of his devotees.”
There is another aspect to what Srila Prabhupada taught us at the end. As we recite every day in the Damodarastaka (3): “By such pastimes He is drowning the inhabitants of Gokula in pools of ecstasy and revealing to those devotees who are absorbed in knowledge of His supreme majesty and opulence that He is conquered only by devotees whose pure love is imbued with intimacy and is free from all conceptions of awe and reverence. To this Supreme Lord, Sri Damodara, whose belly is bound not with ropes but with His devotee’s pure love, I offer my humble obeisances.”
Of course, Krishna lila is different, because in Vrindavan the devotees forget that Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. With the spiritual master, however, there is always an awareness that he is the spiritual master and we are his disciples. Still, Srila Prabhupada was trying to bring us to a higher, more spontaneous platform in interacting with him, which is also the message of the Damodara lila.”
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Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day Talk
Bhurijan Prabhu Japa Retreat
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A dream about Srila Prabhupada
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339. Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day 2014
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Today at the temple, many would have gathered to remember the disappearance day of our beloved founder-acharya Srila Prabhupada. I am at work though at the moment and completely forgot that I could tune-in LIVE to hear the remembrance talks. Hopefully, they are recorded and I can listen to them later on.
During my lunch time, I decided to watch any YouTube video of him and the first one that came up was a collection of his time preaching in the western countries. Shortly into the videos, this particular one came up – him in Melbourne 1974.
Smiling at what he said, I continued to honor the Maha Prasad (food offered to the Lord) which I had collected yesterday from the temple.
Thank you Prabhupada for everything.

Krishna is ATTACHED! (Verse 3 of Caturślokī Bhāgavatam)
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Continuing from verse two – here is the third of the the essential, four-śloka core of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam – recorded in the Second Canto, Chapter Nine, Text Thirty-Five. (Large text is direct, literal translation, small text incorporates the Gaudiya Sampradaya commentaries.)
yathā mahānti bhūtāni
bhūteṣūccāvaceṣv anu
praviṣṭāny apraviṣṭāni
tathā teṣu na teṣv aham
Brahmā: How do you interact with the realities that your magic generates?
Hari: I am within them, yet outside them, too.
Brahmā: Can you give an example to help me comprehend this apparent contradiction?
Hari: The primordial elements of the universe are beyond everything within the universe. Yet they are also within everything in the universe, great and small, because everything has evolved from them. Similarly I am beyond yet within all perceptions of reality.
Brahmā: I know that your phrase “I am within them, yet outside them, too.” must have many meanings.
Hari: Yes, listen:
“I am within everything, but beyond everything.” One important meaning is this: the fact that I am spread throughout all of reality does not mean that I cannot also localize myself and display my individual name, form, qualities, and activities. I can be within all things, but also have my own transcendent individuality distinct from them.
You can also take the phrase as, “I am within some things, but beyond other things.” This reveals another important meaning: Although factually I am everywhere, my presence is not tangibly obvious within the illusory reality of māyā. My presence is tangibly direct within the reality revealed by yoga-māyā. So I am within the spiritual reality of yoga-māyā, but beyond the material “reality” of māyā.
You can also take the phrase as, “I invest myself into some things, but remain univested from others.” I am everywhere in all realities, but I am very detached from the affairs within the so-called realities of māyā. I merely facilitate everyone’s dreams of independence and self-importance, and I do so in an utterly neutral and dispassionate manner. I “do not invest myself” in those “realities.” Yet I thoroughly and absolutely invest myself in the realities revealed by yoga-māyā. I am extremely attached and passionate to serve the perceptions of the spiritual individuals existing therein. I give myself to them, wholeheartedly and emotionally. I offer my divine beauty simply to serve their divine vision, decorating myself and dancing for them. I offer the divine sound of my flute and my voice to their divine hearing, playing music that delights them, and playfully conversing with them day and night. Thus I enter into their vision and hearing, saturating their eyes and ears. So too do I passionately long to drift into their noses as my intoxicating fragrance, to enwrap their skin with my velvet-silk embrace, and to fill their mouths with the nectar flavor of my kisses. So, my heart is detached from the affairs of māyā, yet passionately attached to the affairs of yoga-māyā.

Brought Me Here Instead
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Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 03 November 2013, Vrindavan, India, Lecture: Damodar Lila)
This is the month of Kartik and I was asked to speak on the month of Damodar but although Damodar is so much on my mind, even more than that is the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada actually.
We will have arati in Srila Prabhupada’s room, by his bed. At the end of the arati, Srila Prabhupada’s chadar goes around, the big grey woollen chadar and it is heavy. When I felt that heavy chadar, I felt the weight of responsibility – now we have to do something; we have to do something to take up this mission!
It is up to us now. See, we have inherited it. Now what are we going to do for Srila Prabhupada’s mission to make the whole world Krsna conscious. I feel that on my head with that chadar. So, we do not need to look at our hearts and do deep psycho-analysis to see whether we can find a trace of the six enemies: lust, anger and greed, madness and envy – don’t worry, it is there! But somehow or other, embrace the service of Srila Prabhupada – if you do that and if we do something to make others Krsna conscious, he will surely look in our direction. He will shower us with mercy and that will save us!