Sunday, May 24, 2020
Special Virtual Program !!! Lord NARASIMHA Yagna – 13th Jun 10:30am
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The Monk’s Podcast 7 – Environmentalism and Bhakti
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The Spirit Soul is Transcendental to all Material Calamities, Zoom Talk With ISKCON Michegan
Giriraj Swami
“This material world is certified by the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita as a dangerous place full of calamities. Less intelligent persons prepare plans to adjust to those calamities without knowing that the nature of this place is itself full of calamities. They have no information of the abode of the Lord, which is full of bliss and without trace of calamity. The duty of the sane person, therefore, is to be undisturbed by worldly calamities, which are sure to happen in all circumstances. Suffering all sorts of unavoidable misfortunes, one should make progress in spiritual realization because that is the mission of human life.” Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.25 purport.
The Spirit Soul is Transcendental to all Material Calamities (Right click to download)
As Servants of the Lord, We Are One, Zoom Talk With ISKCON Phoenix
Giriraj Swami
Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.12.
“Everyone should be friendly for the service of the Lord. Everyone should praise another’s service to the Lord and not be proud of his own service. This is the way of Vaisnava thinking, Vaikuntha thinking. There may be rivalries and apparent competition between servants in performing service, but in the Vaikuntha planets the service of another servant is appreciated, not condemned. This is Vaikuntha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants. Everyone should be allowed to render service to the Lord to the best of his ability, and everyone should appreciate the service of others. Such are the activities of Vaikuntha . Since everyone is a servant, everyone is on the same platform and is allowed to serve the Lord according to his ability.” Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.12 purport.
As Servants of the Lord, We Are One (Right click to download)
TOVP TALKS – Talk Show Announcement
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ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF TOVP TALKS, THE VOICE OF THE PARAMPARA TALK SHOW, HOSTED BY H.G. BRAJA VILASA DAS – JUNE 5
Broadcast from ISKCON’s World Headquarters in Sridhama Mayapur, the education capital of the world, this bi-weekly webinar will flood the world with the dissemination of devotional and organizational subject-matter of the highest quality by devotee speakers highly regarded in their expertise, in a systematic and effective way through the ZOOM live video conferencing program and format, to be utilized by devotees worldwide for their personal and extended benefit.
The first program is scheduled for June 5th at 10:00am (US-EST)/7:30pm (IST) and will feature H.G. Ambarisa prabhu speaking on the subject of Wisdom and Wealth. Below is the Zoom registration information and you are encouraged to sign up soon as there is limited live capacity. Live viewers will be able to send in questions. A live feed will also be connected to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium – TOVP Facebook Page. All programs will also be archived on the TOVP website and YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TOVPinfo
Zoom Registration Information :
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When : Jun 5, 2020 07:30 PM India/10:00 AM U.S. (EST)
Topic: Launch of TOVP TALKS/Wisdom and Wealth
Register in advance for this webinar:
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Heathenish Viking
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Friday, May 22, 2020
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Can we see adversities like the corona crisis as blessings?
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Answer Podcast
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During distress if someone turns away from Krishna and becomes an atheist, what is the role of God’s will in their misuse of free will?
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Answer Podcast
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The Monk’s Podcast 6 – Finding inner anchor amid outer storms
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Lecture – SB 4.14.45 It is Krishna who is Wonderful
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The Lotus Feet of the Lord are the Most Suitable Boat for Crossing the Ocean of Nescience, Zoom Talk with South African Devotees
Giriraj Swami
“This material world is certified by the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita as a dangerous place full of calamities. Less intelligent persons prepare plans to adjust to those calamities without knowing that the nature of this place is itself full of calamities. They have no information of the abode of the Lord, which is full of bliss and without trace of calamity. The duty of the sane person, therefore, is to be undisturbed by worldly calamities, which are sure to happen in all circumstances. Suffering all sorts of unavoidable misfortunes, one should make progress in spiritual realization because that is the mission of human life. The spirit soul is transcendental to all material calamities; therefore, the so-called calamities are called false.” Srimad-Bhagavtam 1.8.25 purport.
Crossing the Ocean of Nescience (Right click to download)
Kamala Devi Dasi
Giriraj Swami
My beloved, exalted disciple Kamala devi dasi left her body in Mauritius two days ago. Everything about her departure was auspicious, and her consciousness was fixed on Goloka Vrindavan. She was ably assisted in her final journey by HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami, Karunika dasi, Vrajesvari dasi, Manasi Ganga dasi, Arcana Siddhi dasi, and her devoted daughter, Dhira Prasanta dasi, and son, Lesh, in Mauritius, and by Krsnagi dasi and others from afar.
I have attached a photo of Kamala devi when she came to California to serve me, after which she returned to Mauritius and learned that she had cancer.
Please pray for her.
Thank you very much.
Hare Krishna.
Yours in service,
Giriraj Swami
Our lack of desire
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Our lack of desire turns our whole devotional life into austerity.
From the book “Under the Desire Trees”
I hear, “Vṛndāvana is so austere. There is so much dust and it even rained during parikramā. Oh God! The prasādam is okay but it is not like home. Oh, that sun is hot. Gosh, it is a long way; how can I walk that far? Do you also have mosquitoes…”
So the reality is that our desire is not so strong. When our desire is not strong, all we see is austerity. When it is strong, then there is no austerity.
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ISKCON Scarborough – Virtual multimedia class – HG Dravida das – Sunday 24th May 2020 – 11 am to 12 noon-"Taking Shelter of Krsna in Times of Danger"
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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: 24th May 2020
Day: Sunday
Time: 11 am to 12 noon
Topic: "Taking Shelter of Krsna in Times of Danger"
Speaker: H.G. Dravida das
Link to join the class from your desktop or laptop:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9150790510?pwd=Wk5GYXVRMkJmdk84MzZJRXBKYUgwUT09
If you click the above link from your desktop or laptop, you will be able to join directly
If you click this link from your cell phone or IPAD etc, you will have to download the Zoom application (less than a minute to download)
H.G. Dravida das
A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Dravida dasa joined ISKCON in 1973 and has served as an editor and proofreader for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust for over 45 years. From 1983 to 1989 he was part of the team that completed Srila Prabhupada’s magnum opus: a commentated English translation of India's jewel of Vedic wisdom, the 18,000-verse Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana). He also helped produce the revised editions of Srila Prabhupada’s Isopanisad, Krsna Book, Caitanya-caritamrta, and Teachings of Lord Caitanya, and he is part of the team that produces Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja book every year. In addition to his editing work, he teaches Bhakti Yoga classes at ISKCON’s San Diego temple and other centers in North America.
His devotion and expertise in chanting form a marvelous combination. He has a been brahmacari throughout his devotional career.
ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough, Ontario,
Canada, M1V4C7
Website: www.iskconscarborough.org
Email:
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The Monk’s Podcast 5 – Living in the present – The bhakti-yoga way
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Songs of the Acharyas
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Recently, I gave a class via the Brisbane Temple facebook page. Devotees have been giving classes every Saturday since the CoVid 19 restrictions came into place. I spoke mainly on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s song, “Suddha Bhakata.”
As Prarthana and Prema Bhakti Candrika of Sri Narottama dasa Thakura are widely known and relished by the Gaudiya Vaisnavas, so are the songs of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura.
These songs are not only beneficial for the gross materialists and practitioners of devotional service, they are also relished by the exalted souls who have attained perfection.
The songs composed by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura are very instructive and practical for people of all ages and religions. The songs of Sri Narottama dasa Thakura are especially meant for devotees who are cultivating devotional service, but Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s songs are intended for all classes of people.
By means of these songs, he hopes to attract everyone to the path of devotional service. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has written countless songs. These songs are divided into four books called: Kalyana Kalpataru, Saranagati, Gitavali and Gitamala.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s songs are proof of his causeless mercy upon the fallen souls of the entire world. Those who relish these songs, attain spiritual realisation, and ultimately go back home, back to Godhead.
ISKCON Scarborough – Virtual multimedia class – HG Dravida das – Sunday 24th May 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!
We will be hosting a special live virtual class by HG Dravida das on Sunday 24th May 2020 - 11 am to 12 noon
Link to join the class from your desktop or laptop:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9150790510?pwd=Wk5GYXVRMkJmdk84MzZJRXBKYUgwUT09
If you click the above link from your desktop or laptop, you will be able to join directly
If you click this link from your cell phone or IPAD etc, you will have to download the Zoom application (less than a minute to download)
ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough, Ontario,
Canada, M1V4C7
Website: www.iskconscarborough.org
Email:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
scarboroughiskcon@gmail.com
Danger Is Required
Giriraj Swami
Hearing Srila Prabhupada speak about why danger is required, I thought of the coronavirus pandemic. In a talk on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.33, April 25, 1973, Los Angeles, Prabhupada said:
“We have got natural devotion. Just like father and son, there is natural affection. The son has got natural devotion to the father, mother. Similarly, we have got our natural devotion. And when we are in danger, even the scientists pray to God—though when they are not in danger, they defy God.
“Therefore danger is required in order to teach these rascals that there is God. So, that is natural. Jivera svarupa haya nitya-krsna-dasa. (Cc Madhya 20.108) [“The living entity’s constitutional position is to be an eternal servant of Krishna.”] That is our natural . . . Artificially we are trying to banish God: ‘God is dead,’ ‘There is no God,’ ‘I am God,’ ‘This God,’ ‘That God.’ This rascaldom we must give up. Then we shall be given all protection by Krishna.”
Hare Krishna.
Yours in service,
Giriraj Swami
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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The Monk’s Podcast 4 – Veganism and bhakti
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How Shall I Take Shelter of One More Merciful Than He? Zoom Conference With Devotees in United Arab Emirates
Giriraj Swami
ISKCON Scarborough – Srimad Bhagavatam Katha – The story of King Anga and King Vena – Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
Our 35th month Srimad Bhagavatam Katha (Virtual multimedia class) will cover the story of King Anga and King Vena
Topic: King Anga & King Vena - SB 4.13 and SB 4.14
This is part 1 of Maharaj Prthu's pastimes (SB 4.13 to 4.23- 450 verses)
Date: 23rd May 2020 (Saturday)
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Link to join the class from your desktop or laptop:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9150790510?pwd=Wk5GYXVRMkJmdk84MzZJRXBKYUgwUT09
If you click the above link from your desktop or laptop, you will be able to join directly
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Who is King Prthu
Unlike today's leaders, Maharaja Prthu considered it his primary duty to enlighten the citizens with spiritual knowledge. He knew that any leader who simply exacts taxes from the people, but does not inform them of the mission of human life, is thoroughly condemned.
Benedictions for hearing Maharaj Prthu's pastimes
SB 4.17.6: Pṛthu Mahārāja was a powerful incarnation of Lord Kṛṣṇa's potencies; consequently any narration concerning his activities is surely very pleasing to hear, and it produces all good fortune.
SB 4.23.31: Any person who describes the great characteristics of King Pṛthu with faith and determination — whether he reads or hears of them himself or helps others to hear of them — is certain to attain the very planet which Mahārāja Pṛthu attained. In other words, such a person also returns home to the Vaikuṇṭha planets, back to Godhead.
SB 4.23.32: If one hears of the characteristics of Pṛthu Mahārāja and is a brāhmaṇa, he becomes perfectly qualified with brahminical powers; if he is a kṣatriya, he becomes a king of the world; if he is a vaiśya, he becomes a master of other vaiśyas and many animals; and if he is a śūdra, he becomes the topmost devotee.
SB 4.23.33: It does not matter whether one is a man or woman. Anyone who, with great respect, hears this narration of Mahārāja Pṛthu will become the parent of many children if without children, and will become the richest if without money.
SB 4.23.34: Also, one who hears this narration three times will become very reputable if he is not recognized in society, and he will become a great scholar if he is illiterate. In other words, hearing of the narrations of Pṛthu Mahārāja is so auspicious that it drives away all bad luck.
ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough, Ontario,
Canada, M1V4C7
Website: www.iskconscarborough.org
Email:
iskconscarborough@hotmail.com
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ISKCON Ministry of Education to Hold Annual Symposium on Zoom
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ISKCON Alachua Starts Gradual Reopening of Temple with Restrictions
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With the U.S. State of Florida, and within it Alachua County, in Phase One of Reopening from COVID-19 lockdown, ISKCON’s New Raman Reti temple in Alachua has also started phase one of a gradual reopening process with careful restrictions. To do so, Temple President Mukhya Dasi is consulting local government recommendations, as well as her […]
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ISKCON Alachua Starts Gradual Reopening of Temple with Restrictions
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Don’t Hike Alone
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The End of Meat Is Here
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Princeton Researchers Discover That Home Gardening Is Basically The Answer to Society’s Ills
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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The Monk’s Podcast 3 – Eco-Friendly and Anthropo-Friendly
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Mayapur Escapes Cyclone Amphan With Minimal Damage
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ISKCON Nashik, India, Organizes Caitanya Charitamrita Contests
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Why did Krishna speak the Gita to Arjuna and not to the other Pandavas or to Bhishma?
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Answer Podcast
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Poem: Chant, Chant Chant!
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Watch Where You Put Your Roots
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Interview with Radhanath Swami / Learning to Grow Through the COVID Crisis
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Is there a universal message in the bhakti tradition? / is there a message to share about how to see this crisis / advice for maintaining mental well being & relationships through the crisis / a message for the essential health care providers / how to avoid dogmatic exclusivism in spiritual circles? A video by Wisdom of the Sages.