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Harinama in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands (video)
Srila Prabhupada: Simply by chanting the holy name of Krishna, one can obtain freedom from material existence. Indeed, simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra one will be able to see the lotus feet of the Lord. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 7.73)

TOVP: updated photos on the actual state of the construction (Album of photos)
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The TOVP Team have coined a new inspiring slogan using the very letters of the temple’s name itself: Together Offer Victory to Prabhupada!

In addressing history itself, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium stands to be one of the most important and iconic monuments to Gaudiya Vaisnavism and the mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. And in further consideration of the rarity of Mahaprabhu’s appearance to spread the Yuga Dharma, and the even rarer manifestation of His opening the flood gates of Krishna prema to all souls, the TOVP embodies an opportunity over the next 10,000 years (literally a fraction in universal time) for all fortunate people to achieve the highest possible destination of the soul: entrance into the Goloka pastimes of Sri Krishna.

And our receiving this most rare and opportune mercy, and participation in distributing it to others, is possible only by the efforts of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, whose devotion and dedication to the mission of the Lord and the acharyas has revealed him to be the empowered Commander in Chief (Senapati Bhakta) of the Lord Himself. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has said this from His own mouth in Caitanya-mangala:

“I want to flood the whole world with the chanting of the holy names. I will personally preach and flood India with Harinama sankirtana. My senapati bhakta (Commander in Chief) will come, preach in distant countries and flood the world with the chanting of Hare Krishna.”

Factually, Srila Prabhupada is already victorious in his mission. But it is his mercy that he has left us with the expansion and completion of that mission. In that process of filling in the details of “the house in which the whole world can live”, we, his servants, are instruments for his further victory and glory. In the Brahma- vaivarta Purana Lord Krishna also makes this prediction:

“On behalf of the sacred rivers (Yamuna, Kaveri, Godavari, Sindhu, Sarasvati and Narmada), Ganga Devi says, “Lord Krishna, we see that Your pastimes are ending and that people are becoming more materialistic. After You leave, all the sinful people of Kali-yuga will take bath in our waters, and we will become overwhelmed with sinful reactions.”

Lord Krishna smiled and replied,

“Be patient. After 5,000 years My mantra upasaka (worshiper of the holy name) will appear and spread the chanting of the holy name everywhere. Not only in India but all over the world people will chant ‘Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.’

By this chanting the whole world will become eka varna (one class or designation), namely, hari-bhaktas, devotees of the Supreme Lord Krishna. Because the devotees of Hari are pure, anyone who contacts them will become purified of sinful reactions. These pure devotees will visit India and purify you of your sinful reactions by bathing in your sacred waters. The period of worldwide chanting of Hare Krishna will continue for 10,000 years.

The building of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium will serve many purposes in this prediction, most important of which is to establish the Hare Krishna Movement on the Earth for the next 10,000 years, the Golden Age of Kali-yuga. By this act, the yuga dharma of Harinam Sankirtan will be put in place and the entire human society will be put on the path back to Godhead. And in that sense every temple is a small TOVP in its own right, being empowered by the original manifestation of this unique temple in the sacred birthplace of the Lord.

Be a part of this legacy of the TOVP. Become one of the pioneers who helped establish the Hare Krishna Movement. The time has come now for us to be absolutely united and focused on offering this wonderful temple manifesting in Sridhama Mayapur to Srila Prabhupada in 2022, the temple being built by the hands of every devotee. As Srila Prabhupada said, “The temple is already built, but you can take the credit”. And in doing so we can:

Together Offer Victory to Prabhupada!

MISSION 22 MARATHON KI JAYA!!! THINK 22 – > TOVP NOW!

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Phone App at: http://tovp.org/news/announcements/new-tovp-phone-app-goes-live/
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Важной частью отделочный работ является установка «волют» непосредственно под куполами в качестве декоративных элементов. Волюта – это «спиралевидное украшение в виде свитка», она послужит прекрасным дополнением к величественному экстерьеру ХВП.

НОВОСТИ ХВП – БУДЬТЕ В КУРСЕ

Посетите ХВП: www.tovp.org
Читайте о ХВП: www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur
Смотрите о ХВП: www.youtube.com/user/tovpinfo
Загрузите приложение ХВП для мобильного телефона: www.tovp.org/ru/announcements-ru/new-tovp-phone-app-goes-live/
Подпишитесь на новости ХВП: https://goo.gl/forms/ojJ2WcUUuqWh8bXt1
Поддержите ХВП: www.tovp.org/ru/donate/seva-opportunities/

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An important part of the external finishing work is placing the ‘volutes’ immediately under the domes as ornamental pieces. A volute is defined as “a spiral scroll-like ornament” and is a beautiful addition and enhancement to the external grandeur of the TOVP.

TOVP NEWS AND UPDATES – STAY IN TOUCH

Visit us at: www.tovp.org
Follow us at: www.facebook.com/tovp.mayapur
Watch us at: www.youtube.com/user/tovpinfo
Phone App at: http://tovp.org/news/announcements/new-tovp-phone-app-goes-live/
Mailing List at: https://goo.gl/forms/ojJ2WcUUuqWh8bXt1
Support us at: www.tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities

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Visit to ISKCON temple, Tuscon, AZ. I recently visited the ISKCON community in Tuscon, Arizona. Living on the East Coast, while surviving the polar vortex left me hankering for the warmth and comfort of the West. After careful deliberation, I chose Tuscon, Arizona to get away for a week.

Rare photos from Puri. The album is having rare pictures inside Gambhira and rare darshan of the Deities like Nilamadhava, Ananta V...

Today Bhishma Dev, a great devotee of the Lord left His body with Krishna beside Him which also means Krishna was in Kurukshetra today.

We often hear from devotees that the aim of one’s life is to attain Prema for Krsna so that one is eternally able to serve Him with enthusiasm. In doing so, one is often reminded of their constitutional position as a Jiva subservient to the pleasure of the Supreme Lord. From the aspect of the Jiva, there seems to be no question about their constitutional relationship with Krsna. However, to fully become Krsna conscious, one must be able to enter the mind of Krsna and understand his stance on His relationship with the Jiva. Commonly it is said that Krsna ‘wants’ us to return to Him so that we may enjoy loving pastimes in the spiritual world with Him. This is in keeping with Krsna’s position as the Supreme Personality of Godhead as defined in Srimad Bhagavatam (S.B 1.1.1). The idea that Krsna ‘needs’ us, although initially appears flattering and almost sacrilegious, on deeper reflection provides further insight into the relationship between the Jiva and the Supreme Lord. Continue reading "Does Lord Krishna “need” us?
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Lord Jagannath captured the attention of many thousands of people as they came to attend the 15th Papua and Nusantara Cultural Arts Day in Manokwari. Held on Tuesday (02/06/2019), Lord Jagannath Ratha Yatra started from Percetakan Sanggeng street and commenced at Borarsi Field. This activity was also held to commemorate the 16th Day of West Papua Province Reactivation Day 2019, with the theme "Unite the Knit Determination of Cultural Diversity in the NKRI Frame". A variety of performances were displayed by 52 participants. Continue reading "Spreading Lord Jagannath’s Mercy in the land of Samudranta, West Papua
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For anyone seeking to engage with modern science as a devotee of Krishna, specifically as a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the question of positioning becomes important. A practitioner of Krishna consciousness ultimately identifies as a jiva, an eternal conscious self, whose constitutional position is to render loving service to the supreme conscious self, Krishna. But practitioners of Krishna consciousness now find themselves in the world of matter, which covers but also reveals Krishna. The Srimad-Bhagavatam recommends that as a first step practitioners of Krishna consciousness may learn to perceive the world of matter as a feature of the virat rupa, the universal form of Krishna. Material scientists also try to understand the world of matter but in terms of atheistic views, or views that acknowledge God only as the initiator of the world of matter, which then continues to function as if there were no God. Continue reading "Science and Krishna Consciousness: Questions on How to Position Oneself
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2013-09-18 Bhakti Sangam (Russian)

A nonmechanistic theory of consciousness.
In Mechanistic and Nonmechanistic Science (1981) (MNMS), Richard L. Thompson presents a nonmechanistic theory of consciousness drawn from the Bhagavad-gita, a summary of Indian’s ancient wisdom.

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TOVP will answer “Who am I?” and “Where am I?” according to Srila Prabhupada’s teachings.

Meet Bhaktin Elsa, a young artist at ISKCON Sweeden (9 min. video)
Srila Prabhupada: Lord Krishna stresses the importance of remembering Him. One‘s memory of Krishna is revived by chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krishna. By this practice of chanting and hearing the sound vibration of the Supreme Lord, one’s ear, tongue and mind are engaged. This mystic meditation is very easy to practice, and it helps one attain the Supreme Lord. (Bhagavad-Gita 8.8 Purport)

During Kartika, in Santipur, at the house of Advaita Acarya, I received unimaginable mercy. The pujari kindly placed the sacred salagram-sila that Advaita Acarya had worshipped 500 years ago, while appealing to the Lord to appear, on my head.

На карттику в доме Адвайты Ачарйи в Шантипуре получил невообразимую милость. Пуджари по своей доброте поместил мне на голову священную шалаграма-шилу, которой Адвайта Ачарйа поклонялся 500 лет тому назад, призывая Господа явиться.

“Try to rectify yourself rather than blaspheme the nature or activities of others. This is my instruction.”
~Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.

Mother Chaitanya Dasi ACBSP passed away, today, on the auspicious appearance of Srila Advaita Acarya.
A glorious, auspicious passing of a dear disciple of Srila Prabhupada, on Advaita Acarya’s appearance day! Surrounded by devotee friends and family chanting Hare Krsna, with Srila Prabhupada. Decorated with garlands from New Raman Reti’s Lordships. All Glories to your lifetime of service to Srila Prabhupada, All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
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“Endeavor against insurmountable odds!”
Last evening, HH Radhanath Swami visited HH Jayapataka Swami and handed over to him an award on behalf of a dear disciple of HH Giriraj Swami.
Please find a letter she enclosed.
This is a letter from Madana Mohana Mohini Dasi, disciple of HH Giriraj Swami.

Why Did Rama Banish Sita (video)
Sunday Feast Class by Chaitanya Charan Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty on 10th February 2019.

[Sunday feast class at ISKCON, Chowpatty, India]

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I was at New Varshan for the “Food festival.” A couple of years ago, the devotees had an idea to invite the public to come to the temple to purchase and experience a variety of fine prasadam cuisine.

It started slowly, but has increased to 1500-2000 people coming. There were about 14 or 15 stalls each offering different menus, from Bengali, Gujarat, South Indian, Chinese, Italian, Sweets and western styles of prasadam. There were also other stalls with bhajans, books, temple shop etc.

Sacinandana Swami: The influence of maya is very difficult to overcome. In our scriptures, the material energy is therefore compared to an ocean. When you sail the ocean you never know when the weather will become stormy and high waves will make it impossible for you to continue your journey. Material life is similar – you never know when difficulties will shake you. Krishna explains this fact to Uddhava and then says: “Devotees are like a strong boat that comes to rescue those persons who are repeatedly rising and falling in the fearful ocean of material life. Thus, they are the ultimate shelter.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 11.26.32)“

Prayers requested for Srila Prabhupada’s disciple HG Caitanya Dasi. An old friend to many, a steady, dedicated devotee who lived in LA for many years, now in Alachua, FL. She is to have surgery on Tuesday for a brain tumor.

Saci-Suta & Rasarani Radharani’s Wedding 2019 (Album of photos)
Srila Prabhupada: We are not afraid of maya because Krishna is there. Krishna says, “My devotee will never be vanquished by maya.” Maya cannot do anything if we become strong. And what is that strength? Chant Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare loudly. (Lecture on Bhagavad-gita, 3.6.10, Los Angeles 1968).
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Making your Mind your best Friend? (10 min. video)
Srila Prabhupada: How can we think mundane thoughts and at the same time c...

Ratha Yatra Melbourne, Australia (Album of photos)
Here is an actual stairway to “heaven” being climbed by people from all over the world, just by chanting…
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An exciting outreach program in Durban, South Africa.
A team of matajis has been steadily maintaining an exciting outreach pro...