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Sun Love Feast – Apr 21st, 2019 – Vedic discourse by HG Radha Gopinath Prabhu
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Sun Love Feast – Apr 21st, 2019 – Vedic discourse by HG Radha Gopinath Prabhu
Adult Education At The Temple
Monday, April 15th, 2019
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Durban, South Africa
Allow Me
Allow me to give you a little flavour of South Africa. Mangoes are sweet. So are bananas. Papayas, too. It all depends on the season.
The people are sweet too. However, there are some issues.
Phodiso is a twenty-seven year old fellow from the Pretoria area. We had him cast as Krishna in our drama. He has the persona down and the build with a warm face. Masculine, but moves with grace. Phodiso received a call today and was told to get back home right away. His cousin was murdered, stabbed to death. Our crew felt for him. It was sad to see him go. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQXcT6F4s5/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bhe1zncq2clu
This is a feature of South Africa—crime and violence coincide with the good of the place.
Suraj showed up from Johannesburg. He was dying to be in our play.
“Fine," I said, "I know you from ten years ago. You can dance."
Suraj explained to me that he needed the break; that recently eight men broke into his home, tied him up and held four guns readied for shooting him. They cleaned out all his possessions—his car, his jewelry, cash, credit card, and anything of value. Fortunately, he came out alive and reached a status closer to being a monk.
I know why I stay on the grounds while here in Durban. It is a potential danger zone. When I walk to do my japa I go round and round the temple moat, barefoot. I get my peace of mind, and I feel lucky to be alive, and happy to be with some sweet nectarean people.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
Sunday, April 14th, 2019
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Durban, South Africa
Love Feast
Being Sunday means you have a feast at the local Krishna Centre. Indeed in that program is a talk by some guest speaker. That was me. It was planned ahead of time. Rasa, whom I co-ordinate with to do almost anything regarding my South Africa trip, asked, “Would you like to give the talk on Sunday at the Love Feast?”
"Sure! What do you want me to speak about—the Love Feast?”
"Yes!" answered Rasa.
So I spoke about the origins of the world renowned "Love Feast" which began with Swami-ji in 1966, in New York. People of the counter-culture come for the exotic food. I told the community of how Steve Jobs travelled miles on foot to get a nice free meal at the Hare Krishna temple while he was going through college.
For a lot of young North Americans, coming to a Sunday Krishna feast was a real treat, with all those great Indian spices. There were no chairs or tables. You sat on the floor. You smelled incense and heard someone speak about "you're not the body." He would throw Sanskritverses out at the listener. The monk appeared to be wise. There was a sweet family feel in the atmosphere. https://back2godhead.com/lord-krsnas-cuisine-37/
In more recent years, although less sugar or sweeteners are used in food items which are blessed, more chillies and oily preps are regular features, which, in my opinion, is somewhat detrimental to one's health. Nevertheless, the feast remains as a special draw to temples and centres around the world. Do check them out!
May the Source be with you!
5 km
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
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Durban, South Africa
Back On the First Flight
In some way, I try to entertain myself on planes. This time, enroute to Durban, I immersed myself in a book, Karma Nation, by a devotee friend, Mohan Ashtakala (aka Hari Mohan), published by BWL Publishing Inc. Mohan gave me a signed copy of his hot-off-the-press book, which is actually a love story. A white woman, raised in an ashram in India, meets Sam, a young black man in Boulder, Colorado. They hit it off immediately, and explore that they were soul mates in a previous life during slavery times in America's deep south. It's a good read. It's Mohan's second book. https://www.amazon.ca/Karma-Nation-Mohan-Ashtakala/dp/022860639X
Despite relative entertainment on board, when landing at King Shaka International Airport, in La Mercy, north of Durban, everything went rather crazy. An official at the airport said he can't let me in. "You have no pages left for stamping on your passport."
"I just came from Istanbul and they stamped," I said in respectful defense.
"You have to go back to Canada on the first flight. You will have to pay for the ticket. I will fire the three people who in the past stamped on your emergency visa page. And the airlines you came on will be fined $15,000 for stamping your passport when it's full."
I was left bewildered. I pleaded, on compassionate grounds, that here, in Durban, on my twentieth-consecutive-year visit, I was to attend a festival, work with teens from the Zulu community: black kids, brown, and white. Fortunately, a member of my welcome party was able to come in to talk; several calls were made, and then the Minister of Home Affairs called to let me come in, just before showing my boarding passes. With my checked-in baggage taken off the aircraft, I was free to enter.
I was entertained.
May the Source be with you!
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Friday, April 12th, 2019
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Istanbul, Turkey
Tired but Tolerant Travel
Everyone I know or talk to, on any lengthy air trip, comes out looking and feeling like a zombie. Of course that's so because we are not meant to be in the air. The only person I know who soars smoothly in the air is Vishnu Himself, riding on the back of Garuda. So for me, being a mere mortal, a ten-hour flight in a mechanical bird, leaves me feeling like all others—drained.
The one saving grace of tedious travel is the beads in my hand, and how they compel me to remember the Supreme through a soft murmured mantra. I derive some additional pleasure from the little bit of socializing. The chatter that I had with others at the new Istanbul Airport was also a break from the humdrum experience.
I once caught a glimpse of Russell Peters' comedic talk about Arabic interactions with air officials. It's hilarious. A Montreal couple and I were amused at the style in which things are done, which is a slightly confused to aloof demeanour. A German woman, also in transit, came up to me and said, "I'm standing near you in the Zen zone, just to feel like I know where I'm going." I knew what she was talking about. At the Turkish Airlines desk, where you look for some direction on how to get to your stop-over hotel, the official nonchalantly said, "Take a seat. We'll call you." However, there are no seats to rest your laurels on.
To my relief, an Estonian woman and I had that really sober talk on the hotel bus. We chatted about South Africa, my destination, and she shared with me what she was reading in the best-selling book, The Candidate. The nation struggles like all other places and all other people.
May the Source be with you!
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019
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Toronto, Ontario
Plays
I'm off on Turkish Airlines to participate in (actually to direct) yet another drama called, "Grandsire," regarding the life of General Bhisma. It is another one of those stories of a Vedic tragic hero. I'm going to arrive, hopefully, early enough to get a few days of practice before staging this ambitious production. I call on miracles to happen because I do want to do justice to the character of this fine warrior. He is detailed in the epic, Mahabharat. Audiences in Durban, South Africa, should be pleased.
Just around the corner, Vaishnavas, bhakti-yogis,will be celebrating Ramnaumi, the birth of Prince Ram. I will not be able to assemble a production in His honour, as time is restricting, yet the meditation on His divine heroism will be a compulsion that will be unavoidable. Yes, Ram had to combat evil forces in the form of Ravana, and succeeded after a great struggle. Saturday, we celebrate the pastime of Ram, and the tales of other lords and ladies in the Vedic context I have scripted. I have scripted approximately twenty-five dramas, directed those plays, and made them meditations in my life. They are my ecstasies.
After the launching of, "Grandsire," in South Africa, I will proceed to Mauritius for the return of, "Gods and Demons," a lively take about the churning of the milk ocean. It is always fun and enriching. It's very physical for the actors and I'm sure it will delight.
May the Source be with you!
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
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Toronto, Ontario
Went For a Night Walk ©Bhaktimarga Swami
Went for a night walk
Stepping through every block
With street lights lit
I passed by he and she
Appearing happy to be
Then saying that magic word
Sweeter than the best bird
In this chill of early spring
Warmth is slow to bring
And pedestrians are but few
Faces worn in a mood of blue
Why if you have all
Can't you pass a bright ball
Why the air of being down
Why the look with a frown
If you have the right spirit
The world is fine, don't fear it
But bankrupt are some
I'm passing a sign for CHUM
She with coffee in hand
He with skin so tanned
They smile an ocean's stretch
The furthest from the look of wretch
I dwelt on how good I am
To have guru and not spam
I savour in my fortune
While stepping every concrete portion
Went for a night walk
Stepping through every block.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
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Stratford, Ontario
Swans, Stars and Shakespeare
It was an opportunity for one of those Tuesday excursions, when Jay had a day off and he could be the driver and companion for Connor and I. Today's mission was to visit the Patels in Stratford, in their recently secured "Festival Inn" and then venture through some of the downtown shops of Victorian grandeur. Maybe we could sneak by the Festival Theatre where Shakespearean dramas have entertained audiences since 1953, situated along the Avon River.
Well, we did those things—a mini but charming walk. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEhes5A4N5/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1ksrueaxuok9d
At one street corner we met Virginia, a local theatre and, also, meditation enthusiast. She's been to our Krishna temple in Toronto numerous times, and I presented her with my offer to bring kirtanto town, not in one of the major live theatre halls, but for starters, in a more quaint setting somewhere. Let's see what happens.
When you come to this town—which is, by the way, the home of Justin Bieber, for whatever that’s worth—you feel theatre in the air. You even catch a sensation of England, Shakespeare in the homeland atmosphere. Swans inhabit the river and smoothly ply along.
In many ways I should be idolizing William Shakespeare for being that model playwright, since I've written a number of plays, but of course, not on a level or anywhere near the level of our master. Speaking about stars, though there has been, historically, a line-up of theatre greats on the stage here, the likes of Sir Alec Guinness, Dame Maggie Smith, Christopher Plummer, Kenneth Welsh, William Shatner, Lorne Green, Julie Harris and more.
We visitors to town took that short but sweet stroll along the Avon and took a break at a bust of William himself.
May the Source be with you!
2 km
Monday, April 8th, 2019
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Brampton, Ontario
Changing World
Vatsal is an outstanding brahmacari (monk) from Moscow, and he's spending a week with us in Toronto, which means the number of Russian-born bhakti-yogisfrequenting the temple ashram is increasing. It's a delight to have him with us. In general, I like the rigidity of our Russian followers. They take their commitment more seriously than our regular North American contingent. The Krishna Conscious following in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe is huge.
And so the world is changing.
I went to the dentist for a cleaning, and while sitting in the newly renovated waiting room, I wondered what happened to the magazine rack where I usually pick up a copy of the most recent issue of National Geographic for a quick perusal.
"You don't have a magazine rack anymore?" I asked the receptionist at her desk near to me.
"No, they've done away with it I'm afraid. Everyone just comes and looks at their phones," she responded with a tone of regret.
I mentioned to the dental assistant about this and she said, "Oh I love National Geographic. They'll probably bring the rack back. It's just been recently removed."
It was a relief to hear. I guess I'm not that ready for a changing world. "Just imagine, not having glossy paper on your lap with astounding pictures to gawk at,” I mentioned to the woman, who happened to be of Russian stock.
Yes, the world is always in a flux. Watch for the Russians, Asians, Islam and more. All are spirits.
May the Source be with you!
4 km
The glories of the Madhuvan forest of Vrindavana (video)
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The glories of the Madhuvan forest of Vrindavana (video)
Vraja Katha by HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu at the temple of ISKCON Sydney...
His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami Speaks About the #Giving TOVP Worldwide Matching Fundraiser
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His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami Speaks About the #Giving TOVP Worldwide Matching Fundraiser Everybody is dying. But don’t worry, you won’t die, is just “them” (video)
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Everybody is dying. But don’t worry, you won’t die, is just “them” (video)
We are not this body, but still so much attached to possessions, relatives, reputation, social positions, friendship, love. And no time for God and spiritual life.
Now is the time to prepare!
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Pada Yatra by Iskcon Trinidad and Tobago 2019 (Album of…
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Pada Yatra by Iskcon Trinidad and Tobago 2019 (Album of photos)
Every year we have to good fortune of hosting a visit by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. Maharaj is famously known as the “Walking Monk” and has walked across Canada several times takes time to walk as much as he can in countries he visits.
One festival celebrated by ISKCON worldwide is called Padayatra – The Walking Festival where devotees take deities of Gaura Nitai on procession accompanied with Kirtan and distribution of prasadam and transcendental literature.
Here are some moments from this festival: https://is.gd/ognczv
Relationships in Krishna consciousness (7 min. video)
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Relationships in Krishna consciousness (7 min. video)
Interview with Kalakantha Prabhu.
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TOVP Directors visit US Iskcon Temples
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By TOVP staff Braja Vilasa prabhu, the International Fundraising Director of the TOVP, recently paid a visit to the TOVP office in Alachua, Florida. He also arranged to visit three temples in the U.S. with Ambarisa prabhu during that time, and to have some private home programs as arranged by local temple presidents. This ‘tour’, more like a reunion, was meant to provide a progress update and to inspire new donors and encourage previous donors to continue with their pledge payments or begin them if they haven’t started. The reception was indeed enthusiastic as we went to the New Orleans, New York and Los Angeles temples, meeting devotees who were happy to see us again, and getting to know many new devotees we missed on the last visit in 2015. Continue reading "TOVP Directors visit US Iskcon Temples
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Canto 1 of Valmiki Ramayana Released!
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” I have a great desire to translate the Valmiki Ramayana because that is authorized…I wish to translate Ramayana exactly the way I have done with Srimad Bhagavatam.” ( letter to Dinanatha N.Mishra dated 26 July 1975) We are happy to inform that on the day of Rama Navami, Canto 1 (Bala-Khanda) in 3 volumes […]
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His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami Speaks About the #Giving TOVP Worldwide Matching Fundraiser
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This week as we head to the start of the #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser from May 7th (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 17th (Nrsimha Caturdasi), His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami speaks about the importance of the TOVP and participating in this 10 day window of opportunity to make a donation to the project.
The #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser will be an incredible, never before done online event to raise funds, large or small, from every devotee, whether they have already given to the TOVP or not. Ambarisa prabhu will match all donations up to $125,000, thus doubling the income to the TOVP during this fundraising event to help complete the TOVP by 2022.
For more information, go to the TOVP #Giving TOVP Fundraiser page. You can also become a TOVP Ambassador by downloading the flyer from the website page and posting it on the internet, emailing it to your devotee friends and relatives, and posting at your local temple. We want the participation of every ISKCON devotee and congregation member worldwide.
MISSION 22 MARATHON KI JAYA! THINK 22 -> TOVP NOW!
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Bhimarata Shanti Homa!
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Students of the Bhaktivedanta Academy ( Mayapur Gurukula ) performed Bhimarata shanti homa on the auspicious occasion of the 70th appearance of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja.
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ISKCON Adelaide
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I was fortunate to be visiting Adelaide temple when my god-brother, His Holiness, Navayogendra Maharaja was there. It was Maharaja’s first visit to Australia and everyone was happy to have his transcendental association.
Maharaja is usually based in Kashmir, India, where he has a number of temples and projects that he oversees. Besides Adelaide, he also did some preaching programs in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
Why God is not always “nice”
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Why God is not always “nice”
[Bhagavatam class on 9.10.24 at ISKCON, Washington DC, USA]
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Refining My Gifts
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"This... is my classroom," I swung open the metal door and stepped inside. My friend Rukmini followed. We both stood in the sunwashed Middle School English Language Arts room on the second floor of St. Brigid School, the colorful posters that festooned the walls brightening the stillness of an empty classroom.
"Wow," Rumini exclaimed. "And this is your room?"
"My room."
"You get to run it how you want?"
"Yes, I do," I replied. I grinned and felt a swell of pride. "Here is the library I helped to build! Those are the instructional posters I designed." I gestured to the sunlit trees in the golden afternoon. "And out of these windows, you can just see the Prabhupad Tree in the park,"
"Amazing," Rukmini remarked. We both peered through the windows.
"Indeed, whenever I doubt myself in teaching, I just remind myself of the insanity of the fact that the Prabhupad Tree is outside of my classroom window, that Krishna must have arranged this."
In some ways, my spiritual life right now seems to be like the tree in Tompkins Square Park - I can just see it from my classroom window. Distant yet present.
This blog is entitled Seed of DEVOTION but the fact is that I have little to share on here regarding reflections on devotion. My head rushes with thoughts of persuasive essays and booking field trips and classroom management while my heart hibernates regarding the holy name and spiritual association and service.
This blog is entitled Seed of DEVOTION but the fact is that I have little to share on here regarding reflections on devotion. My head rushes with thoughts of persuasive essays and booking field trips and classroom management while my heart hibernates regarding the holy name and spiritual association and service.
What can I say? That swell of pride I felt yesterday afternoon to give a tour of my classroom felt golden and powerful. I experienced this sensation that I was making Krishna proud. Like, I am doing my part to refine the gifts that God has given me.
Who knows where my life shall go after I finish my Master's degree, Literacy Institute fellowship, and high school student teaching. I'm excited for what the future holds.
I only pray that my heart comes out of hibernation.
Varnashram Dharma: "Get a life and remember Krishna" - Mother Mrigakshi
Who knows where my life shall go after I finish my Master's degree, Literacy Institute fellowship, and high school student teaching. I'm excited for what the future holds.
I only pray that my heart comes out of hibernation.
Varnashram Dharma: "Get a life and remember Krishna" - Mother Mrigakshi
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Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa Prabhus Visit Three U.S. Temples
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Braja Vilasa prabhu, the International Fundraising Director of the TOVP, recently paid a visit to the TOVP office in Alachua, Florida. He also arranged to visit three temples in the U.S. with Ambarisa prabhu during that time, and to have some private home programs as arranged by local temple presidents.
This ‘tour’, more like a reunion, was meant to provide a progress update and to inspire new donors and encourage previous donors to continue with their pledge payments or begin them if they haven’t started. The reception was indeed enthusiastic as we went to the New Orleans, New York and Los Angeles temples, meeting devotees who were happy to see us again, and getting to know many new devotees we missed on the last visit in 2015.
All in all, we were very pleased to bring good news to everyone about the progress of the TOVP and the scheduled Grand Opening in 2022. We received numerous payments towards pledges already made and many, many new pledges for Pillars of Devotion, Bricks and Coins. The MISSION 22 MARATHON continues in full force and is sweeping up all devotees into the nectar of the TOVP yajna.
As an additional note, we would like to remind all devotees about the online #Giving TOVP 10 Day Worldwide Matching Fundraiser starting on Akshaya Tritiya (May 7th) until Nrsimha Caturdasi (May 17th). This historic fundraiser will engage devotees from all over the world to make a donation, large or small, which will be matched and doubled by Ambarisa prabhu. For more information go to:
https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/giving-tovp-fundraiser/
TOVP – Together Offer Victory to Prabhupada
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In Full Swing for the 4th annual Sacred Sounds Kirtan Retreat (Album of photos)
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In Full Swing (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: ISKCON’s preeminent photographer, Ananta Vrindavan das, and myself walk around New Govardhan in Australia on the eve of the 4th annual Sacred Sounds Kirtan Retreat. Preparations are in full swing in the midst of the natural stunning beauty of the community’s surroundings.
One on One with Vijaya Prabhu (24 min. video)
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One on One with Vijaya Prabhu (24 min. video)
We were honored to be sitting with His Grace Vijaya Prabhu, the famous ISKCON book distributor, and hear his experience regarding life, book distribution and devotion. This One on One interview was shot at ISKCON Sydney Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir.
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When life’s battles become overwhelming (video)
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When life’s battles become overwhelming (BG Chapter 1) by HG Caitanya Caran Dasa (video)
ISKCON of Silicon Valley.
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“Philosoph(ies) of Education” – a call for papers and volunteers from ISKCON educators/devotees worldwide
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"Philosoph(ies) of Education" and includes a call for papers and volunteers from ISKCON educators/devotees worldwide. The two sides coin called Marriage by Ganga Prabhu (12 min….
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The two sides coin called Marriage by Ganga Prabhu (12 min. video)
Marriage is something you want to make it work…
Misconceptions on Grihastha ashram (11 min. video)
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21 Maha & big books in one shot!
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Yuga Dharma NYC: Interesting stories from book distribution in New York
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Kids Bhagavatam 1.3 Summary Video from LightofGodhead
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Verses 1-5: Suta Gosvāmī summarizes how the Lord expands as the three puruṣa avataras for the sake of creation. He mentions that the second puruṣa is the source of all the incarnations within the universe, 22 of which he will mention next. Rama-navami, April 13, Houston
Giriraj Swami
Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad Bhagavatam 2.7.23.
“Ravana wanted to take the property of the Lord and enjoy it for himself. We, in our own ways, may have that same inclination—to be the proprietors, the enjoyers, and the controllers. That is the mind and the false ego which puts us in competition with the Supreme Lord. It is a great process to become free from the sense of false proprietorship.”
Rama-navami talk (Right-click to download)
Premanjana – Eyes Tinged with Love
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Problem: My eyes are not tinged with love
Solution: Adorn your ears with the sweet mellows of Premanjana, the latest release in the illustrious repertoire of Kadamba Kanana Swami.
Is his last album still in your car on repeat? Are you still singing those melodies at full throttle in the shower? Do you wake up with its heart-lifting mantra in your head?
If so, this is for you!
If not, then it is definitely for you!
This latest release is grounded in gratitude with the famous Sad-Goswami Astakam. It lifts off with the foot tapping, head bobbing “Remembrance of What I Forgot”, and a personal favourite, “Street Tune”. Watch out for the oceanic “Prayerful Voices”, it is deep and wavy. And because the holy name never goes out of fashion, you will find fresh shades of classic tunes in “ Same Old with New Eyes.”
“One who’s eyes are open sees everything with love”.
Premanjana is a soul-investment that promises to keep our eyes (and ears) wide open!
Available soon at
Ratha Yatra Durban, South Africa
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Vyasa-puja festival Radhadesh
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Sydney, Australia
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premāñjana-cchurita-bhakti-vilocanena
santaḥ sadaiva hṛdayeṣu vilokayanti
yaṁ śyāmasundaram acintya-guṇa-svarūpaṁ
govindam ādi-puruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi
“I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is Śyāmasundara, Kṛṣṇa Himself with inconceivable innumerable attributes, whom the pure devotees see in their heart of hearts with the eye of devotion tinged with the salve of love.”
Track list
- Six Gosvamis bring the spiritual world – 07:45
- Same Old with New Eyes – 10:47
- Strings connect with Krsna – 19:29
- Saints – 08:53
- Street Tune – 08:16
- Remembrance of what i Forgot – 07:39
- Prayerful Voices – 14:03
- Open Door – 02:55
Album info
Publishing date: 1 Apr 2019
Recording & Editing: By Nash, Wynand Cape Town, South Africa
Final editing: Daniel Antix, Sydney, Australia
Lead Vocals: Kadamba Kanana Swami, Madreya, Vraja Krsna
Karatalas: Jaya Gaura
Mrdanga: Nash, Rama,
Chorus: Thando, Bhavisya, Gaia, Madreya, Vraja Krsna, Jaya Kesavi, Monique, Indukanti, Medha Gauri.
Guitar: Vraja Krsna
Flute, alto flute, soprana, saxophone, shaker, hang drum, Kalimba: Emanuel Lieberfreund
Bass: Francois Taljaardt
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His Holiness Bhakti Chaitanya Maharaja Speaks About the #Giving TOVP Worldwide Matching Fundraiser
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His Holiness Bhakti Chaitanya Maharaja Speaks About the #Giving TOVP Worldwide Matching Fundraiser Inner Change – 3 reasons why changing ourselves is tough and 6 ways to make it easier
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[Talk at University of Maryland, Washington DC, USA]
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Inner change – 3 reasons why changing ourselves is tough and 6 ways to make it easier from Chaitanya Charan
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SHYAMANANDA DELIVERS THE PATHANS.
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SHYAMANANDA DELIVERS THE PATHANS – A story from the medieval Bengali book Prema-vilasa, by Nityananda Das.
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PERSONAL VS PLATFORM SPEAKING – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur explains there is more benefit in instructions shared with intimate groups than in speaking to large crowds.
OFFER RESPECT TO ALL – Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja explains that we should think, “Everyone is a vaishnava except me.
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HH Jayapataka Swami 70th Vyasapuja Celebrations!
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70th Vyasapuja celebrations of HH Jayapataka Swami celebrated in a very grand and loving way by his disciples and well-wishers at ISKCON Mayapur. Over 14000 disciples congregated at Mayapur to glorify their beloved Gurudeva. Sri Mayapur and Jayapataka Swami are synonymous. Maharaja once said, I know only three things- Mayapur, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Congregation […]
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“Don’t Make Maya’s Job Easy for Her” (4 min. video)
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“Don’t Make Maya’s Job Easy for Her” (4 min. video)
His Grace Mahatma Prabhu: Don’t be a sitting duck for maya. Make her work of keeping you in illusion impossible. She’ll actually be happy if you do and will be pleased to leave you alone.
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Wonderful Worcester
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By Madhumangal das On the auspicious day of Ram Naumi 2019, we inaugurated a monthly outreach programme called "The Vedic Essence" and also a harinam in Worcester town centre. A group of devotees (some from London) performed a 5 hour harinam in Worcester town centre on the day, distributed 200 maha cookies, 250 flyers and books. The Mayor of Worcester heard the holyname being sung and came out of his office to welcome the devotees which really inspired everyone. The Mayor was delighted with our endeavours and asked if we could also perform Kirtan at a council event next August. We are now looking to arrange our involvement in the event and possibly also serve out prasadam to the attendees. Continue reading "Wonderful Worcester
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Victory flag hoisted in Mayapur!
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On the occasion of 70th Vyasapuja celebrations of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja raised victory flag of ToVP. This is a part of fund raising drive of ToVP and exhibits. Maharaja encouraged all the assembled disciples and well wishers ( this year over 14000 devotees participated in Vyasapuja) to generously donate for ToVP by sponsoring a […]
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Srila Prabhupada: Simply Love Krishna!
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Srila Prabhupada: Simply Love Krishna!
Krsna is full with six kinds of opulences. So this is the opulence of Krsna’s beauty. Krsna wants everyone…we are offering obeisances to Krsna with awe and veneration. But nobody comes here to Krsna with a rope: “Krsna, You are an offender. I shall bind You.” Nobody comes.
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