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From Dilip Singh

For two different individuals ,different actions (but maintaining same disposition),creates confusion in their minds and to answer their confusion is again more difficult. World perceives the doer thru his actions & not disposition. Typical eg. is Bali and Sugriva. So prabhuji, need your explanation to get rid of this confusion.

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From Manoj P

In one of your classes, you mention that qualities like self-control are different from abilities like intellectual ability that come from past karma. Can you please explain the difference?

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The Sea of Azov, known in Classical Antiquity as Lake Maeotis, Meotida in numerous European languages, is a sea on the south of Eastern Europe Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: The other day we visited a quiet and isolated place in Vraja up the Yamuna river. Nanda Ghat is where Krsna's father was caught by a servant of Varuna for bathing too early in the morning. Devotees loved hearing the pastime how he was rescued by Krsna. The people of the village were curious seeing so many western devotees in their humble abode. They were kind to us and we so much appreciated their hospitality. Read more ›

Sheila Carlisle, 48, who lives in Borehamwood and a member of the Bhaktivedanta Manor community, won the “Make a Difference” category in Affinity Sutton’s Shine Awards for her social initiative Gratitude Read more ›

The post Vrsabhanu from Mayapura asks questions about donating 50% to ISKCON appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.

Self confidence is about progress not perfection. It is about the small steps you take towards making your life change for the better. Read more ›

Everyone is invited to attend the  DEVOTIONAL EVENING SANGAS held at New Vrindaban.

In the temple room at 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

 There are various facilitators and various topics, ranging  from thematic topics from the  Bhagavad Gita to dramatic readings from the Mahabharata, and beyond!

Lord Balaram is also original Spiritual Master. So duty of Spiritual Master is also to purify the heart of the disciple.

Vaiyasaki Das & the Kirtan Explosion Band: Chosica is the home of Sri Sri Radha Madan Vihari and a wonderful community of enthusiastic devotees. We had a beautiful time sharing kirtan and hari-katha with these sweet beautiful Peruvian devotees. Last time I visited them was 20 years ago when I was invited to the Latin American Festival. Read more ›

Ratha Yatra and Diwali celebrations in Buenos Aires Read more ›

Kirtan by Bhakti Brnga Govinda Swami at ISKCON Juhu

Giriraj Swami and Indradyumna Swami accepted disciples during a blissful initiation ceremony at the samadhi of Srila Srinivas Acharya in Vrindavan.

“It is a very joyful occasion because we are making the turnabout to go back home. But it is a serious affair as well; these are serious vows. Devavrata took a vow that he wouldn’t marry and would be celibate. And when he took that one vow, the devatas showered flowers from the sky. They called him Bhisma — how horrible a vow. These are difficult vows. But the guru reciprocates with our determination. When the disciple takes these vows, the guru also very seriously considers that his job is not over until his disciple goes back home to Godhead. Sometimes the guru has to come back to deliver the disciple if he or she doesn’t make it. So, there are some perks: we get some garlands, get a cushion for the feet, and get some donations; we ride in the car instead of the bus. But really it is a serious thing, and the disciple should understand that the guru is prepared to come back to deliver the disciple. And then even in the spiritual world we continue to serve our guru maharaja.” — Indradyumna Swami

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Kirtan by Madhava dasa
Induction Talk by Indradymna Swami
Talk by Bhurijana dasa
Talk by Bada Haridas
Initiations and Talk by Giriraj Swami
Initiations and Talk by Indradymna Swami

SB 07.09.54 Hearing with Attention and Feeling 2011-09-28

Lecture – SB 7.9.54 Hearing with Attention and Feeling 2011-09-28 Bhaktivedanta Manor

BG 05.15 Application, Experience, Vision 2009-07

Lecture – Bhagavad Gita 5.15 Application, Experience, Vision 2009-07 Bad audio quality Budapest Hungarian

SB 01.02.25 Michael Mahajan Jackson 2009-07

Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.25 Michael Mahajan Jackson 2009-07 Budapest Hungarian

BG 18.57 Ownership Claim But No Control 2009-07

Lecture – Bhagavad Gita 18.57 Ownership Claim But No Control – Timisoara

BG 05.18 Polite Exploitation 2009-07

Lecture – Bhagavad Gita 5.18 Polite Exploitation 2009-07 Timisoara AKA Manipulated desires

SB 10.13.02 Why Are You Not A Paramahamsa? 2009-07

Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 10.13.2 Why Are You Not A Paramahamsa? 2009-07 Timisoara

SB 10.13.01 Memories of the Kong & the Count 2009-07

Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 10.13.1 Memories of the Kong & the Count 2009-07 Timisoara (Memory)

1967 November 15: "We should never tolerate any insult to Krishna or His Representative. Anyway, forget the chapter, there is nothing to be lamented. If thousands like him come and go, we have to prosecute our real program - being sincere to Krishna and Krishna Caitanya."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

The text below presents Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 2.10.8-9. The entire Bhāgavatam is full of such profoundly deep knowledge and realization. Please devote your heart and mind to study of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam.

Parīkṣit: Then the soul is not the ultimate refuge, the Supreme Soul is?

Śuka: The soul is the refuge of three treasures, but is not its own refuge.

Parīkṣit: Please explain! What are the three treasures the soul possesses?

Śuka: Individuality, divinity, and substance are the three treasures sheltered in the sanctuary of the soul.

Parīkṣit: How are they related?

Śuka: Where there is individuality there is a person, and a person certainly is also divine, but it is the person’s substance which stands between the two.

Parīkṣit: To understand this, it might help if I knew the tangible nature of three qualities.

Śuka: Individuality is tangible as consciousness – the awareness of things from a point of view.

Parīkṣit: Divinity?

Śuka: Divinity is tangible as the power of perception – the superior position of observer rather than the observed.

Parīkṣit: And substance?

Śuka: Substance is tangible as the senses which constitute a physical body.

Parīkṣit: In what sense does the body (substance) “stand between” consciousness (individuality) and perception (divinity)?

Śuka: In one sense as a conduit or interface: The bodily senses allow the consciousness to exercise its perception. In another sense as a divider, a blockage: Investing your individuality into an unreal substance cuts you off from your full divine nature.

Parīkṣit: Now I understand that the soul is the refuge of three treasures. Please explain why the soul is not its own refuge, and what the soul’s refuge is.

Śuka: These three qualities of the soul are relative to one another. The existence of one depends on the existence of the other. If one is absent, the others cannot manifest.

Parīkṣit: I understand. Conscious perception cannot manifest without sense organs, but sense organs are useless without consciousness and the divine power of perception.

Śuka: A fourth entity possesses and utilizes these three, she is the “soul” – the true self. That true self is a treasure in turn possessed by the supreme self. So, three treasures are sheltered in the soul, and the soul is an entity sheltered by a being who is his own shelter. Thus the ultimate refuge of everything is the Supreme Soul.

1969 November 15: "Just like a rope comes down the well, we have captured the strong chain of disciplic succession coming from the highest platform. Captures it very tightly and we are assured of being delivered from the clutches of Maya."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 November 15: "Don't be worried about the clutches of Maya. For my disciples who are so kindly cooperating with me in the matter of my rendering service to my Spiritual Master, for them I am always ready to come back from Goloka Vrindaban, if they are not delivered along with me."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1970 November 15: "It is no use to learn Hindi or any other language, just try to learn to speak our Krsna Consciousness language very nicely. If you follow our regulations and always remain neat and clean, very soon everything obscure will become clear."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1970

1974 November 15: "So many difficulties I had to face since I left my home but by Krishna's grace we are situated on a standard footing. So let us maintain this position and pray always to Krishna that we may not spoil what Krishna has given us."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 November 15: "When you understand you are a fool then you are a little intelligent. Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to remain a fool, all Vaisnavas - not artificially but seriously - think themselves as foolish. The more we remain foolish, the more we remain eager for spiritual advancement."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 November 15: "To repeatedly offer obeisances to the Spiritual Master, this is very important. A disciple should offer dandabats, not namaskara. The more one becomes fixed up in Guru obeisances, the more one becomes advanced."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1975 November 15: " Do not adulterate or change anything. Memorize the purports of my books and then speak them in your own words, that is the process to preach Krsna consciousness. Then you will be the perfect preacher."
Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

SB 10.12.39 No vacation from Janardana 2009-07 Timisoara

Lecture – Srimad Bhagavatam 10.12.39 No vacation from Janardana