A Red-Letter Day
Giriraj Swami

Today is a red-letter day—I received an advance copy of my book about Srila Prabhupada and Juhu: I’ll Build You a Temple: The Juhu Story. The volume is beautiful, and I felt humbled by and grateful for all the help I received in this effort.

Thank you very much.

Hare Krishna.

Yours in service,
Giriraj Swami

SV31-Becoming Your Devotee – Krishna Conscious Activities for Kids with Gourangi Gandharvika
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Gourangi Gandharvika is a second generation devotee from Mayapur who has created the most amazing activity book for children. In this episode we cover: what inspired her to create the book what it was like growing up in Mayapur how a team of young devotees helped her create the book the challenges she faced publishing […]

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Hare Krishnas are still chanting and dancing in New York City (4 min. video)
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Krishna Kripa Das: Intrigued by seeing the Hare Krishnas chanting and dancing every time she visited New York, Tori Luecking, who is pursuing a masters degree in journalism at NYU and who comes from a Jewish background, decided to make a brief video about them for her own education and that of others. About her experience she wrote, “It was a blast to put together, and I hope you like it and that it helps people better understand Hare Krishna!” We thank her for her devotional endeavor!

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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Toronto, Ontario

 

A Walk in the Quiet

 

I made an official call on behalf of our temple to an agency. It’s not my favourite type of service but nevertheless it must be done. My legal name was in their records but not my email address. I gave them my current email address but it did not compute with what they had. They were nice to me in terms of being helpful but the mood of service stepped up when I explained the following.

 

“Well, at one time I may have had thewalkingmonk@pamho.net. You see, I’m a monk who’s walked long distances, for instance, across Canada four times.”

 

That got a response.

 

“You are awesome!” said the lady. And so what took some time in searching or sorting out things, became less of an ordeal. People do respect the monk status to some degree. When the phone call ended, she said it once again. “You are awesome!”

 

After that I certainly have to live up to the title and so, after a day of official and less official work—yes, I got into scrubbing a corner of the kitchen—I felt the need to walk in the area between Rosedale and the Annex. How quiet it was, and even when it was not terribly late, 8:45 p.m. Covid is doing its work. I guess we have our job to do; keeping some social distancing going. The hustle-n-bustle of Christmas will be less of a reality this year. Oh well! Silent night, right?

 

May the Source be with you!

3 km


 

 

Thursday, December 3, 202
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243 Avenue Road, Toronto

 

Got Into Cleaning

 

I got into cleaning again, tackling another corner of the kitchen. In truth, there’s too many items and too much clutter. However, it’s therapy. Cleaning anything in the temple/ashram is like cleaning the corners of your heart.

 

Included in the fun is being in the room with two younger, Bangladeshi devotees. One is cooking and the other cleaning the pots. I have to be careful not to be too isolated in my upstairs room. Lest it be perceived as an ivory tower. I feel the driving need to give time to these two hard and dedicated workers, Dwarkanatha and Uttamananda, respectively.

 

I also, on a daily basis, get to chum with two senior devotees, Dharmaprana and Dakshin, when we sit down together and read from the book Chaitanya Charitamrta. I basically read aloud about the great monk himself, Chaitanya. It was He who was so divinely motivated to do so much walking by going on pilgrimage. He also championed big-time cleaning of temples, most notably the famous Gundicha Temple in Puri, India.

 

Between the classes (I gave) and kitchen seva (service) I’m on the phone for classes via Zoom, as well as to encourage our leaders in our Northern-zone to contribute to the sponsorship of Bhagavada-gitas. They will be installed in prisons, hotels/motels, hospitals and other institutions such as libraries.

 

It’s working. I hate to say “no walking” today but that’s what happened or rather didn’t happen.

 

May the Source be with you!

0 km


 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Christie Pits, Toronto

 

Talking It Up and the Eyes of God

 

We had a full day of rain, then a full day of snow. Finally, on Tuesday, the sun reigned and dominated the skies.

 

After a session of cleaning in the kitchen and taking a small portion of kheer, a sweet prep quite renowned in our temple in Toronto, I laid down on the floor to bathe in the rays of the sun. What a comfort that was, receiving vitamin D in such a fine dose, along with the prana in the air due to having my windows open.

 

I heard the ringtone on my phone. It was Victor, my young Muslim friend, who asked for a walking opportunity. “Yes, let’s go to the Pits. The sun will be shooting through to the east-west direction on Bloor”, is what I suggested.

 

The appointment was on. As usual, Victor struck up a conversation regarding spiritual beliefs. We took a break at the park bench at Christie Pits. We began to speak about idol worship. He is anticipating a visit to Mecca.

 

“Oh yes! Muslims worship the idol, the Kaaba, a stone image,” I said. He found that interesting. I mentioned that I have a cousin who questions my practice of idol worship in the temple and I respond by saying, “In your Christianity you have your crucifix which you adore.”

 

Victor and I were enjoying the sun. “Some people worship the sun but we say in Islam that nothing should stand in the way of the one God,” he remarked.

 

I responded that the sun is a part of the universal God. It is his eye and the moon is his other eye. God blinks, shifting as day and night. He liked that. I confirmed there is one Supreme Person and that Person empowers the sun, the moon, you and me, etc.

 

With our walk complete, and the day also, I laid down on my bed with the moonlight pouring on my body, perfectly aimed.

 

May the source be with you!

6 km


 

Vedantic Theology For the Advancement of Scientific Temper
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In today's world, scientific temper occupies the center stage in deciphering the nature of reality. Contrary to the preconceived notion of being dogmatic and ideological, ancient Vedantic theological tradition conforms to the highest kind of rational inquiry. Thus, scientific progress can be expedited by such a body of knowledge.

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Departed son’s own words console parents
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Mathura Lilesvari Dasi: Below is a letter written by HG Vadanya Nitai Das, a disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami and son of HG Mahesh Advaita Das and HG Ananda Sundari DD. Vadanya Nitai passed away on Dec 3, 2016 in Malaysia. He was 27. His parents recently received this letter that he wrote to his aunt in 2010 when her mother passed away. They felt like he was speaking to them and asking them to be strong


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Sri Kshetra Parikrama Team thanks you!
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With folded hands, we thank all the Vaishnavas for participation in this year’s Kshetra Parikrama.  Irrespective of the pandemic and the bridge in physical association it has caused, in great numbers from all around the world, has tuned in daily to participate in the parikrama engaging our minds fully in Puri Dham. This has proved […]

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Frontline with COVID-19 with Krsnadasa Kaviraja Das (video)
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By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team

Medical professionals and healthcare heroes across the country are going above and beyond in the fight against coronavirus. This week, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) invites you to meet, hear and learn from Krsnadasa Kaviraja Das on how to responsibly play our part in this fight. He is one of the many unsung devotee heroes who have put their own lives on the line to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading "Frontline with COVID-19 with Krsnadasa Kaviraja Das (video)
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ISKCON’s GBC and CPO Don’t Recognize Dhanurdhara as a Sannyasi or Guru
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Dhanurdhara ISKCON GBC CPO Lifetime Restrictions child abuse protection vrindavan gurukula krishna vaishnava aparadha

In 2007 the GBC RESOLVED:

“Whenever the ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection rules that an offense is such as to restrict a person from serving in ISKCON in positions of leadership (including but not limited to offices of GBC, minister, zonal secretary or temple officer), the restriction must include the position of initiating guru. This restriction shall apply to all previous and future decisions of the Central Office of Child Protection.”

In 2007 the ISKCON CPO CLARIFIED:

“We can categorically state that Dhanurdhara Maharaja, and any others with similar CPO decisions, may not act as initiating spiritual masters in ISKCON.”

In 2011 the GBC RESOLVED:

“The GBC is responsible to see that Srila Prabhupada’s teachings are properly represented and that the standards expected of sannyasis, initiating gurus and other spiritual leaders are upheld. The GBC holds those who represent Srila Prabhupada as sannyasis and diksa gurus to the highest standards of moral and ethical behavior.”

In 2018 the GBC RESOLVED:

“No person, who has been determined to have engaged in severe maltreatment of children, will be allowed to remain active in a position of authority or trust within ISKCON, this includes activities such as leading kirtan, giving class, speaking publicly at any ISKCON event or representing ISKCON in official capacities.”

In 2020 the ISKCON North American GBC Confirmed:

“So the conclusion is that the North American GBC Council are not willing to make any changes in Dhanurdhara Swami’s status and he will remain outside of ISKCON in North America.”

In 2020 the ISKCON CPO Confirmed:

“Dhanurdhara Swami remains outside of ISKCON North America. His choice to live as a sannyasi and a guru is his own independent choice.”

Final Verification:

With a quick look at the ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry List of Sannyasis, as well as the ISKCON GBC List of Initiating Gurus, it is easy to see Dhanurdhara is not named on either.

The Social Dilemma | Documentary Trailer
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We like, we tweet, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders in a new Netflix documentary reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing what’s hiding on the other side of your screen.

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The Social Dilemma | Documentary Trailer
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We like, we tweet, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders in a new Netflix documentary reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing what’s hiding on the other side of your screen.

When Krishna Wants to Make a Bestseller… Part 2
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By Yogesvara dasa

Unlike Jews and Christians, who have had a vested interest in the outer world for centuries, Vaishnavas have traditionally focused on the inner world. Today, with the world growing smaller and humanity more interdependent, Vaishnavas face unprecedented change. What does it mean to be a bhakta in the 21st century? Is it sufficient to take initiation from an approved guru? Does it mean engaging in sankirtan on a regular basis? Does it mean worshipping the Diety? Does legitimacy as a Vaishnava depend on strict adherence to rules and regulations? And where does social action fit? Should devotees vote? Is community involvement a part of Vaishnava life? Is this even a question that can be raised? Perhaps we humans, devotee or otherwise, are not free moral agents but slaves to our karma. Continue reading "When Krishna Wants to Make a Bestseller… Part 2
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Tulsi Vivaha
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Once Tulasi devi descended as the daughter of King Kushadvaja. She was married to Jalandara.

Jalandara was married to Tulasi devi and drew strength from her purity and chastity. So firm was her chastity that even Lord Shiva could not defeat Jalandara in battle and all the demigods went to Lord Vishnu for help.

At this time, Lord Vishnu went to Tulasi devi assuming the form of her husband, Jalandara. When Tulasi devi greeted Him, thinking Him to be her husband, her chastity was momentarily broken. Taking advantage of this the demigods killed Jalandara.

When Tulasi devi understood what happened, Lord Vishnu revealed His original form. An enraged Tulasi devi cursed Lord Vishnu for His stone hearted behavior to become a stone. Honoring His pure devotee, Lord Vishnu accepted this curse and promised to appear as the Saligrama shila in the Gandika river (now in Nepal). He also gave Tulsai devi the benediction that she will eternally reside with Him as His consort in Vaikuntha. He said that for the benefit of every one she will assume the form of a plant which will be most auspicious for anyone performing devotional service.

Thus devotees never offer anything to Krishna without a Tulasi leaf. He always adorns Himself with a Tulasi garland. The goddess of fortune, Laksmi, is sometimes envious of the Tulasi leaves which are placed at the lotus feet of the Lord, for they remain fixed there and do not move, whereas Laksmiji, although stationed by the chest of the Lord, sometimes has to please other devotees who pray for her favor. Laksmiji sometimes has to go to satisfy her numerous devotees, but tulasi leaves never forsake their position, and the Lord therefore appreciates the service of the tulasi more than the service of Laksmi.

Tulsi Vivaha
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Once Tulasi devi descended as the daughter of King Kushadvaja. She was married to Jalandara.

Jalandara was married to Tulasi devi and drew strength from her purity and chastity. So firm was her chastity that even Lord Shiva could not defeat Jalandara in battle and all the demigods went to Lord Vishnu for help.

At this time, Lord Vishnu went to Tulasi devi assuming the form of her husband, Jalandara. When Tulasi devi greeted Him, thinking Him to be her husband, her chastity was momentarily broken. Taking advantage of this the demigods killed Jalandara.

When Tulasi devi understood what happened, Lord Vishnu revealed His original form. An enraged Tulasi devi cursed Lord Vishnu for His stone hearted behavior to become a stone. Honoring His pure devotee, Lord Vishnu accepted this curse and promised to appear as the Saligrama shila in the Gandika river (now in Nepal). He also gave Tulsai devi the benediction that she will eternally reside with Him as His consort in Vaikuntha. He said that for the benefit of every one she will assume the form of a plant which will be most auspicious for anyone performing devotional service.

Thus devotees never offer anything to Krishna without a Tulasi leaf. He always adorns Himself with a Tulasi garland. The goddess of fortune, Laksmi, is sometimes envious of the Tulasi leaves which are placed at the lotus feet of the Lord, for they remain fixed there and do not move, whereas Laksmiji, although stationed by the chest of the Lord, sometimes has to please other devotees who pray for her favor. Laksmiji sometimes has to go to satisfy her numerous devotees, but tulasi leaves never forsake their position, and the Lord therefore appreciates the service of the tulasi more than the service of Laksmi.

Simply Hear about Krishna and Your Life Will Be Successful
Giriraj Swami

On October 28, 1972, in Vrindavan, Srila Prabhupada spoke on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.17:

srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah
  punya-sravana-kirtanah
hrdy antah-stho hy abhadrani
  vidhunoti suhrt satam

“Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, who is the Paramatma [Supersoul] in everyone’s heart and the benefactor of the truthful devotee, cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who has developed the urge to hear His messages, which are in themselves virtuous when properly heard and chanted.”

Here it is stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam: srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah. If we attentively hear about Krishna, punya-sravana-kirtanah, if we hear about Krishna, it doesn’t matter what I am, but simply by hearing about Krishna, I shall acquire some resultant action of pious activities. . . .

Srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah punya-sravana-kirtanah. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu accepted this process—simply hearing. That is the accepted process, sravanam, sravanam kirtanam. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu accepted this process when Ramananda Raya quoted a passage from Srimad-Bhagavatam spoken by Lord Brahma:

jnane prayasam udapasya namanta eva
  jivanti san-mukharitam bhavadiya-vartam
sthane sthitah sruti-gatam tanu-van-manobhir
  prayaso ’jita jito ’py asi tais tri-lokyam
                   [SB 10.14.3]

[“Those who, even while remaining situated in their established social positions, throw away the process of speculative knowledge and with their body, words and mind offer all respects to descriptions of Your personality and activities, dedicating their lives to these narrations, which are vibrated by You personally and by Your pure devotees, certainly conquer Your Lordship, although You are otherwise unconquerable by anyone within the three worlds.”]

So, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu accepted that people should be given chance, some way or other, to hear about Krishna. That’s all. These meetings are arranged, these sankirtana parties are arranged . . . We are sending our men throughout the whole world simply to give them some chance to hear about Krishna. This is the process. And it is actually happening very effectively.

When I was coming here, I was in Manila. In this Manila, Philippines, they eat dogs. But still they gave a very patient hearing to krsna-katha. My last meeting was in a big hotel. Our Sudama Vipra Gosvami Maharaja arranged it, and it was a very successful meeting, full of young men. They came to hear about Krishna. And they responded very nicely—they purchased books, they danced, they chanted.

So, this Krishna consciousness movement is progressing only on this basis: srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah. Just give them the chance to hear about Krishna. We are not bribing them; I have not bribed these American and European boys to become Krishna conscious. I have no money. When I went to America, I had only seven dollars—one hour’s expenditure in New York. You see? So there is no question of bribing them. But they heard about Krishna. I was speaking Bhagavad-gita on the street, in the store, in the park—and chanting. They heard, and they came to me. They became attracted. Why? Because it is said here, hrdy antaù-stho, within the heart, hy abhadrani. People are suffering because they have got so many dirty things within the heart. The most important dirty things are the modes of material nature: sattva-guna, rajo-guna, tamo-guna.  Sattva-guna is not dirty, but it is mixed with dirty things. And rajo-guna and tamo-guna are purely dirty. . . .

This Krishna consciousness movement will save man. You can discover something to kill man, but you cannot discover something which will save man. That is Krishna consciousness. And it is very easy: simply by giving some time to hear about Krishna. As soon as one sincerely hears about Krishna . . . Krishna is situated in everyone’s heart. Isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese arjuna tisthati [Gita 18.61]. [“The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone’s heart, O Arjuna, and is directing the wanderings of all living entities, who are seated as on a machine, made of the material energy.”] Krishna and I are living together within the heart as friends. Krishna is such a sincere friend that He’s always trying to take us back again—back home, back to Godhead. That is His business. But I am denying, “No, Sir, I shall remain as hog. I shall be happy by eating stool.” Krishna says, “No, give up this business.” Sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja [Gita 18.66]. [“Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear.”] “I’ll give you protection.” “No, Sir, I’ll eat meat, I shall eat stool. I have got very good facility for sex life without any discrimination.” There are so many so-called . . . I do not wish to discuss, but sex life is so strong that they cannot give it up even in so-called devotional life.

So, this is a dirty thing. Actually, it is very dirty. But one can give it up if one is very strongly under the shelter of Krishna.

yad-avadhi mama cetah krsna-padaravinde
  nava-nava-dhamany rantum asit
tad-avadhi bata nari-sangame smaryamane
  bhavati mukha-vikarah sustu nisthivanam ca

This is Yamunacharya’s verse. Krishna is Madana-mohana. If one is attracted actually by Krishna, Madana cannot kill him; Krishna will save him. Actually, the dirty thing is this sex desire. Sex desire increases our attachment for this world.

ato grha-ksetra-sutapta-vittair
  janasya moho ’yam aham mameti
pumsah striya mithuni-bhavam etam
  janasya moho ’yam aham mameti
                  [SB 5.5.8]

Everything is there in Srimad-Bhagavatam—the ultimate knowledge to understand everything. Unfortunately, they speak on Srimad-Bhagavatam but not scrutinizingly, pointing out what are the defects in our life. They want to enjoy another type of sense gratification.

Anyway, we do not wish to discuss. But actually, if we want to get rid of all the dirty things from our heart, we must hear scrutinizingly about Krishna. This is the prescription given here. Srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah punya-sravana-kirtanah. If you do not understand, it doesn’t matter. You simply hear the vibration. Just like we are doing. What, in European countries and American countries, they’ll understand? But we are sending in every important street.

In New York we are sending in the Fifth Avenue, the most important street in the world. Fifth Avenue, New York—we are chanting. You have seen pictures in our Back to Godhead—they are chanting. In London, the most important street, Oxford Street, we send our men. In Melbourne, they’re . . .  Now the police are arresting. I do not know what is the position now. But these boys and girls are prepared. They are so nice that they’re arrested sometimes. Just like Kazi was torturing Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s party. Of course, now, civilized world, there is no such torturing, but our men are very often arrested and put into jail. But still they go. They go every day. Now in London the police have become disgusted. They do not arrest anymore. Yes. So, I say that if you are arrested, why you should be sorry? You go in the jail and chant Hare Krishna, so that others will get the opportunity to hear about Krishna.

So, this is our propaganda. Krishna consciousness movement means we are giving people the chance to hear about Krishna. Srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah punya-sravana-kirtanah.

The same thing can be done in India also. But we have got a better field of activities outside India, I tell you frankly. I am very much encouraged. Because we get very good response quickly. And they become immediately attached to Krishna, as you see the samples here. They have given up, on account of their attachment to Krishna, they have given up all their nonsense, or abhadrani. Abhadrani means illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating, and gambling. These are the four pillars of abhadrani.

So, by Krishna consciousness, Krishna helps. Srnvatam. When Krishna sees that “This man, this living entity, is now sincere to hear about Me,” He helps. Hrdi. Because He’s there. You haven’t got to find out somewhere else. You haven’t got to go to Himalaya to find Him. He’s here. Hrdy antah-stho hi. He’s within. I am also within. And all my dirty things are also within. So as soon as He sees that “This living entity is now a little serious about hearing about Me,” He helps. Hrdy antah-stho hy abhadrani vidhunoti. He helps you. I cannot get rid of these dirty things by my own endeavor. That is not possible. But Krishna helps. As soon as we are little serious to hear about Krishna, He helps.

So,

srnvatam sva-kathah krsnah
  punya-sravana-kirtanah
hrdy antah-stho hy abhadrani
  vidhunoti suhrt satam

[“Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, who is the Paramatma [Supersoul] in everyone’s heart and the benefactor of the truthful devotee, cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who has developed the urge to hear His messages, which are in themselves virtuous when properly heard and chanted.”] He is very intimate friend of the sadhus, of the devotees. He is everyone’s friend. Suhrdam sarva-bhutanam [Gita 5.29]. [“The sages, knowing Me as the ultimate purpose of all sacrifices and austerities, the Supreme Lord of all planets and demigods and the benefactor and well-wisher of all living entities, attain peace from the pangs of material miseries.”] He’s everyone’s friend. God, Krishna, is everyone’s friend, but He’s a special friend to the devotees. That is stated in the Bhagavad-gita. He says,

samo ’ham sarva-bhutesu
  na me dvesyo ’sti na priyah
ye bhajanti tu mam bhaktya
  mayi te tesu capy aham
          [Gita 9.29]

[“I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.”] Because He’s God, He’s kind to everyone. Without His kindness, we cannot live for a moment. That is a fact. But if one becomes a devotee, He gives special protection. Kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranasyati [Gita 9.31]. [“He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.”]

This human form of life is a special prerogative for the living entity, and if we take advantage of it and simply try to hear about Krishna, then our life is successful.

Thank you very much.

ISKCON Scarborough – online class – HG Rohinipriya das- Sunday 6th Dec 2020 – 11 am to 12 noon
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 Hare Krishna!

Please accept our humble obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!


Date: 6th Dec 2020

Day: Sunday

Time: 11 am to 12 noon

Speaker: HG Rohinipriya das


Link to join the class from your desktop or laptop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9150790510?pwd=Wk5GYXVRMkJmdk84MzZJRXBKYUgwUT09



HG Rohinipriya das

His Grace Rohinipriya Prabhu is a BACHELOR in MEDICINE & a BACHELOR in SURGERY (M.B.B.S) from BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND SASSOON GENERAL HOSPITALS (B.J.M.C), PUNE, INDIA. In the early 90s, he came in contact with ISKCON and consequently, joined the ISKCON Pune temple as a fulltime brahmacari. In 1995, he moved to ISKCON Chowpatty, Mumbai, India. He served as the Director of ISKCON YOUTH FORUM (IYF), ISKCON Chowpatty for many years. Then, he served as a Temple Management Committee(TMC) Member at ISKCON Chowpatty. He also served as a Member of the Committee for Spiritual Vision(CSV) at ISKCON Chowpatty. From 1996, he started travelling to Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, in addition to his services in Mumbai. He fills the lives of people with the joy of Krishna Consciousness, by his practical, mesmerising, scriptural discourses. He also counsels & guides many people, specially, the youth. He currently serves as the General Manager at ISKCON Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Under his able guidance ISKCON Aurangabad is a dynamic and flourishing offering & tribute to Srila Prabhupada’s legacy and glory.


He visits North America regularly, especially, the USA & Canada and shares the message of the Bhagavad Gita & the Srimad Bhagavatam. He, also, travels worldwide for serving the people of all denominations. He has been actively distributing the message of the Bhagavad Gita to 1000s of Engineering & Medical students and other professionals all over India. He is an inspiration to many professionals & youth all over the world. He presents the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita & the Shrimad Bhagavatam in a very attractive, eloquent and practical manner.




ISKCON Scarborough

3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,

Scarborough, Ontario,

Canada, M1V4C7

Website: www.iskconscarborough.org

Email:

iskconscarborough@hotmail.com

scarboroughiskcon@gmail.com


A Yes to What’s Been Given
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“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that never […]

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Thriving During the Pandemic: The Story of ISKCON Naperville, USA
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ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago is based in Naperville, a growing suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The temple moved to its current location a few years back and since then, the community has been growing exponentially. Looking at the growth, there is need for a commercial kitchen, community hall along with additional space to conduct […]

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Sri Kshetra Parikrama today!
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Today is the day! We shall perform the parikrama of the wonderful Shankha Ksetra Puri Dham which is in the shape of the Panchajanya conch on this tithi which is prescribed. By doing this parikrama one attains the benefit of following catur masya vrata, bhishma panchaka vrata and kartika vrata. One will also please Lord […]

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