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People suffer from material distress because they are not attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. A pure devotee’s chief concern, therefore, is to raise the ignorant mass of people to the sense of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
By ISKCON Mayapur Co-directors The loss of Pankajanghri Prabhu has saddened the hearts of devotees worldwide. Jananivasa and Pankajanghri Prabhus are the two of the brightest gems in ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada has said, “Vrindavan is my home, Mayapur is my place of worship, and Bombay is my office.” Jananivasa and Pankajanghri Prabhus, being the embodiment of Srila Prabhupada’s worship, are rightly known as the heart of Mayapur. Their unalloyed and uninterrupted service and dedication to Srila Prabhupada makes them worthy of veneration by devotees across the globe. Continue reading "Message from Mayapur Codirectors on HG Pankajanghri Prabhu
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With heavy hearts we observed the peaceful passing of His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu yesterday. As one of the most critical personalities in the development of the Pujari floor of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, his absence is now deeply felt. Over the years (even decades), we have come to rely on his seniority, purity, and quality of devotion to Krishna as an example to us all.
Akshaya Tritiya is commonly understood in the Vedic calendar to be the most auspicious day for beginning any undertaking and for making a donation, especially for a spiritual cause. Any action begun on this day will have everlasting and increasing effects, and any service or charity one performs on this day will be rewarded many times over.
In Vedic history these prominent historical events occurred on Akshaya Tritiya:
This year the TOVP has again organized this auspicious day of giving as a window of opportunity to support the #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser starting on May 14, Akshaya Tritiya. This truly once-in-a-lifetime online fundraising event is an opportunity for every man, woman and child in ISKCON to welcome Srila Prabhupada to the TOVP by sponsoring an abhisheka for his murti installation in October in honor of his 125th Appearance Anniversary this year. Ambarisa prabhu, TOVP Chairman, will match the first $150,000 and our final goal is a $1 million Guru Dakshina.
We encourage every ISKCON member to participate and sponsor one of 5 kinds of abhishekas below:
SACRED WATER BATHING – $25 / ₹1,600 / £20 (sponsor for each family member)
COPPER COIN BATHING – $300 / ₹21,000 / £250
SILVER COIN BATHING – $500 / ₹35,000 / £400
GOLD COIN BATHING – $1,000 / ₹71,000 / £800
PLATINUM COIN BATHING – $1,600 / ₹1 Lakh / £1,300
SAMSTAPAK ACHARYA SEVA – $10,000 / ₹7 Lakh / £8,000
Coin donors will receive the abhisheka coin. Samstapak Acharya donors will receive a 5″ replica murti.
Sponsorships can be made on the Fundraiser Page or directly through the links below. Pledge payments for the larger sponsorships are available through the website or contact your local TOVP rep, or message us at the email address below for assistance:
USA – https://www.paypal.me/TOVPFoundation (debit or cc)
Canada – https://paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3440882 (no fees – debit or cc)
India – https://rzp.io/l/DYfw6ex (debit or cc, Netbanking, Wallet, UPI)
U.K. – https://www.paypal.me/TOVPUK (debit or cc)
Europe – https://www.paypal.me/TOVPEU (debit or cc)
Russia – https://tovp.org/ru/donate/russian-donations-details/
Please specify which abhisheka you are sponsoring in the Notes section of your payment page along with all your contact information when possible.
If you need assistance with making a donation, contact us at: fundraising@tovp.org
NOTE: The TOVP CARE COVID RELIEF program is donating $25,000 for ISKCON Mayapur and Bangladesh temples under the direction of Ambarisa prabhu.
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Hare Krishna Please accept our humble obeisances Srila Prabhupad ki Jai!! Hope this finds you in best of your Krishna conscious spirits. ISKCON,Mayapur is organising a 24 hours Digital Memorial Meet for our very beloved Sripad Pankajanghri prabhu. We invite you to participate in this meet by sharing with us your pre recorded video , […]
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In Honor of His Grace Pankajanghri Prabhu A Message from Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa Prabhus To All Devotees Around the World, With heavy hearts we observed the peaceful passing of His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu yesterday. As one of the most critical personalities in the development of the Pujari floor of the Temple of the Vedic […]
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Our hearts overflow with bittersweet love as we witness your painful separation from your beloved brother and lifelong companion, Pankajanghri Prabhu. It is often impossible to express in words such deeply felt loving affection; even harder to add the pain of vipralambha to that love; it can surely be said that none of us can know how this bhava reaches; we can only say that it is indeed shared by us in whatever quantity we are qualified to experience
This is the way to attain śānti, peace. Understand Kṛṣṇa – that He is the supreme enjoyer, the supreme proprietor, and the supreme friend of everyone. “Accept Kṛṣṇa as your friend. You’ll be happy.” This is the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
By Gour Govinda Swami“The Western world means countries where the people are gross materialists, who have no Krsna consciousness, no God consciousness at all. Therefore, who is able to spread Krsna consciousness among them? It is completely impossible, unless, krsna-sakti vina nahe tara pravartana, one is empowered by Krsna’s sakti and becomes krsna-sakti-pusta-parikara. That is guru-tattva. One who is sad-guru, sri-guru, a pure Vaisnava, sadhu mahajana is krsna-sakti-pusta-parikara. He is Krsna’s eternal associate. He is nourished by krsna-sakti. Without krsna-sakti no one can spread Krsna consciousness alone, by his own strength. It is impossible. Therefore, there is definitely no doubt that Srila Prabhupada was empowered by Krsna, empowered by Mahaprabhu. He had received the full mercy of Krsna, Mahaprabhu and the previous acaryas — Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, and all other sadhu-mahajanas, who gave him full power.” Continue reading "The nature of a Mahatma
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By Chandan Yatra Das Sri Vrindavan Das Thakura’s mother's name was Sri Narayani Devi. She was the daughter of Srivasa Thakura's brother. Narayani devi was only a 4 year old girl when Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu revealed His divinity in the house of Srivasa, showing His true self to the assembled devotees there. In the Sri Caitanya Bhagavata it is written: "The golden moon, Sri Gauranga, revealed Himself as the soul of all souls. At that time He ordered Narayani to chant the name of Krishna. Although she was only 4 years old, she became mad with love of Supreme Lord. And crying, "O Krishna!" she swooned in ecstasy. As she laid on the ground in a trance of bliss, her eyes filled with tears, overwhelmed with divine love." Continue reading "Mamgachhi – Birthplace of Sri Vrindavan Das Thakura
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We all want our goals and dreams to manifest. But we also want to enjoy life.
Are they contradictory?
Room at 243, Toronto
At Canto 10
Once a month I connect with the Vancouver community, the first Monday. They are studying in sequence the Bhagavatam book and are in the section of canto ten where there is the meeting of the two great minds, Nanda and Vasudeva.
If one is not acquainted with these two it might be wise to do so. Both are great role models in the category of men, being of saintly character, but they both share a similar karma and that is to do with Krishna. The story tells of Krishna being fathered by Vasudeva mystically. Through the act of divine meditation Vasudeva impregnated his wife, the great lady, Devaki. The couple had become imprisoned by dictator, Kamsa. Shortly after the birth of the beautiful boy, Krishna, Vasudeva was able to carry the newborn baby and escape the cell to bring the child safely to the countryside in Vrindavan; to the home of Nanda during everyone’s nighttime sleep.
Without my expressing too many details, Krishna’s childhood pastimes were actually enacted in that household, making Nanda and Yasoda the foster parents, which, in a way, left Vasudeva and Devaki somewhere out of the picture. The imprisoned couple became deprived of parenting, however, as the epical history reveals, they learned detachment from this world early in their lives, which is what all persons (humans) should hope to achieve.
Back to Vancouver and we delighted in the virtual discussion with the group on the West Coast.
May the Source be with you!
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Ramsden Park, Toronto
Noticing
“Have you done your count of steps today?” Asked the middle-aged couple who stopped to make sure about getting an answer. They were not demanding. They just wanted to strike a conversation which I really appreciated. Who doesn’t want to make new friends?
To answer my own question on that; here is what does tick me off. For instance, I was sitting on the park bench before this, chanting on my beads, and the following scenario happened more than once. The bench I prefer to sit on is rather high in elevation. The park has its high and low elevation points. I’ll be chanting and I’ll notice someone in the distance, someone who clearly spotted me. I’ll turn my head to them hoping for a smile or nod and usually (not always) they turn the other way. Just a glimpse of the eye would be so nice. It would be a chance to connect. For me it’s a real triumph when they do reciprocate. The atmosphere then becomes light. The chances of a second time encounter could then possibly mean talking.
That’s how it usually works. First see, then gesture, then talk, then friendship. It’s so nice when it gels this way.
Now, one fella walking with his wife started photographing me while I was on the bench and talking on the phone. Usually the person asks permission, right? Well, he didn’t. In any event, after he clicked a few times, he started talking. “I’ve been to your open house on Sunday. Govinda's Restaurant too.” So there you have it. He already made contact before. The ice was broken. To the first couple I answered, “Yes. I’m counting.”
May the Source be with you!
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The author of Shri Chaitanya Bhagwat, Shrila Vrindavan Das Thakur, who was a dear devotee of Shri Chaitnaya Mahaprabhu and the disciple of Shrila Nityananda Prabhu, blessed and sanctified the dashami tithi in the month of Vaishakh by choosing to leave this earthly planet on this particular day. Shrila Vrindavan das thakur had taken birth […]
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PRABHUPADA IS COMING! to the TOVP this October at the historic installation of his new murti commemorating his 125th Appearance Anniversary Year. His divine presence there will inspire and guide us to complete the TOVP. Giriraja Maharaja encourages all devotees to sponsor an abhisheka for this historic occasion.
To encourage a grand welcome for His Divine Grace that all devotees, man woman or child, can participate in, the TOVP has created a once-in-a-lifetime abhisheka sponsorship campaign, and from May 14 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 25 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) the #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser will make this seva opportunity available. Ambarisa prabhu will match the first $150,000, and our goal is $1 million.
Mark your calendar now and sponsor one of five kinds of abhishekas starting with the Sacred Water abhisheka (water from 125 sacred rivers) for $25.
Visit the Fundraiser Page for more information.
NOTE: The TOVP CARE COVID RELIEF program is donating $25,000 for ISKCON Mayapur and Bangladesh temples under the direction of Ambarisa prabhu.
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To All Devotees Around the World,
With heavy hearts we observed the peaceful passing of His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu yesterday. As one of the most critical personalities in the development of the Pujari floor of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, his absence is now deeply felt. Over the years (even decades), we have come to rely on his seniority, purity, and quality of devotion to Krishna as an example to us all.
Still, it is in the mood of separation that we remind ourselves of how important yesterday was. In truth, our association with His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu has not ended, but evolved, for now we may have him in our hearts forever as a Vaishnava who departed towards Srila Prabhupada’s service in the company of other Vaishnavas from around the world, surrounded by the chanting of the sacred mahamantra, on the banks of the most auspicious Mother Ganga, at the very heart of Navadwip Dhama, Sri Mayapur. There is no more glorious, auspicious, or ideal departure than that of His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu, and even in his passing he is teaching us to always remember Krishna and never forget Him.
At the TOVP, we shall continue to uphold Pankajanghri prabhu’s teachings and standards in deity worship as we prepare for the unprecedented shift of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Panchatattva, and Sri Nrsimhadeva into Their new temple. What we have learned from Pankajanghri prabhu will serve as a legacy to all future pujaris, and now more than ever we ask all devotees, donors, friends, well-wishers and colleagues to come together to honor his memory in kirtan and prayer from the safety of your own homes.
All glories to His Grace Pankajanghri prabhu!
Srila Prabhupada ki jai!
Your Servants,
Ambarisa das and Brajavilasa das
NOTE: The TOVP CARE COVID RELIEF program is donating $25,000 for ISKCON Mayapur and Bangladesh temples under the direction of Ambarisa prabhu.
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Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur was born four years after Mahaprabhu took sannyasa.
His mother was Sri Narayani Devi. She was the niece of Srivasa Pandit.
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur describes how his mother received the mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu when she was just four years old. He told Narayani to chant the name of Krishna. She became mad with love of God and started crying, ‘O Krishna!’ she was filled with divine love.
Very often she would receive the remnants of Mahaprabhu’s meal. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu liked her very much. By the mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu the incarnation of Vyasa (the writer of the Vedas/Vedic scriptures) came as Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur in the womb of Sri Narayani Devi.
His only thought was Sri Sri Gaura-Nityananda. The father of Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur most probably died while his mother was still pregnant with him. Being without a husband his mother became very poor, and in the end she came to live in the house of Sri Vasudeva Datta Thakur, who lived in Mamagachi. There she used to help doing the household work. At this place Vrindavan Das started to study as well.
At the house of Malini Devi (the wife of Srivasa Thakur) Vrindavan Das used to play, and he grew up there. They use to take care of him and nourish him, just like one would take care of a valuable gem.
When Mahaprabhu left this world Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur was about twenty years old.
He was initiated by Sri Nityananda Prabhu. He was most probably the very last disciple Sri Nityananda Prabhu initiated.
Together with Nityananda Prabhu’s wife, Jahnava Mata, Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur went to the Kheturi Maha-mahotsava (the first Sri Gaura Purnima festival).
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur wrote Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat. First it was called Sri Chaitanya Mangal. In this book he writes about the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates. Especially he wrote a lot about the early lila of the Lord.
We got the blessed opportunity to sit with His Grace Pankajanghari Prabhu and got to know about some glimpses of his spiritual journey right from his early days to present time.
On the sad but glorious passing of HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, I think this was the last time he was at ISKCON-London
By Kamala Locana dasWe have a magazine of disciples of H.H. Niranjana Swami which name is "Mukam Karoti Vacalam". Once the theme of an issue was Deity worship, so we put together different articles about that including an interview with His Grace Pankanjanghri Prabhu. It was in 2011. This was a quite big interview with many interesting and important points, which, I believe, can be interesting and important to the readers of your site Continue reading "An interview with His Grace Pankanjanghri Prabhu
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This class on Srimad Bhagavatam 9.4.69 is given by HG Brahma Tirtha Prabhu at Bhakti Center.
Lord Narasimhadeva Appears in Mayapur In ISKCON Sri Mayapur itself is an act of ‘Maya’ of the Supreme Lord. The story of how Lord Narasimhadeva came to Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir is really flabbergasting to know. The story below is reproduced ‘as such’ from the Mayapur journal based on experiences of HG Atma Tattva Prabhu […]
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We miss you Pankajanghri Prabhu! By Lord’s Grace, we put in the association of Guru Maharaja and the twin Vaisnava brothers in Sri Mayapur dhama! Of course, the Mayapur won’t be the same without Pankajanghri Prabhu! After Mangala arati, after performing the abhiseka inside Narasimhadeva altar, Pankajanghri Prabhu comes out and devotees sprinkle the tirtha […]
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It is with great distress that we inform the entire devotee community about the loss that we have experienced in Iskcon Vrindavan. Vaishnava association is one of the most important limbs of devotional service and the greatest treasure of life, and losing Vaishnavas is the only irreparable loss that one can experience. Due to the ongoing outspread of Corona Virus, we have lost five wonderful devotees who were a part of our community in Iskcon Vrindavan.
By Pankajanghri das Being labeled Lord Nrsimhadeva’s pujari in Mayapur, I have been asked to recount some stories in connection with Him, but unlike the sastras (scriptures), these “lilas” (pastimes) have no authority except for the testimony of the devotees who told them. In most cases there were no other witnesses. Although I am generally quite skeptical when it comes to accepting other people’s mystical experiences as truth, just too many things started happening recently, not to sit up and take notice. Continue reading "Lord Nrsimhadeva Reciprocates Instantly
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Srimad Bhagavatam Class by HG.Pankajanghri Prabhu.
By Sukanthi Radha dasi A song in glorification of our dear Pankajanghri Prabhu. The depths of your devotion are impossible to know, you live and breathe pure spiritual life. Simply by seeing you one's heart becomes satisfied. We deeply wanted you to stay with us, devotees prayed and try their very best, you will always remain as the swan-like man, so meek and so humble a kind friend to everyone Prabhupada's dear most son, you're a perfect gentleman you're a perfect example for all. Continue reading "Pankajanghri Prabhu (4 min. video)
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Reading and Discussion from Krishna Book by HG Pankajanghri Prabhu
Dear Devotees,Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, ISKCON’s most beloved Nrsimhadeva pujari, has departed from this world in Sri Dham Mayapur. Having joined ISKCON in the footsteps of his twin brother, HG Jananivasa Prabhu, in 1973, the two brothers dedicated their lives to serving the Lordships of ISKCON’s International Headquarters in […]
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HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, ISKCON's most beloved Nrsimhadeva pujari, has departed from this world in Sri Dham Mayapur the morning of May 4th, 2021.
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 12 March 2021, Simhachalam, Germany, Zoom Meeting)
Why try to control the material energy? Why try to manipulate it? Why try to force the hand of destiny? Instead, just take it as it comes. And under each circumstance, just make the best of the situation. And if we do so, then surely we will get the mercy of the Lord!
The article " Make the best of the situation! " was published on KKSBlog.
Mahasrngha das is initially from the USA. He has been seriously ill from the Covid virus for 10 days now. He currently resides at Iskcon Jaipur temple. There is no hospital nearby that has oxygen. He is thus reconciled to departing this life, and has stopped eating. Please pray that his suffering is soon over - and if he is to depart this life, that his soul is comforted, and led to his next destination by the sweet sounds of the Lord's holy names.(This post has been viewed 375 times so far)
