Команда ХВП поздравляет с Гаура-пурнимой 2019
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В Гаура-пурниму 2022 года или ориентировочно в это время все члены ИСККОН будут с упоением вместе праздновать открытие величественного Храма Ведического Планетария во всемирной штаб-квартире ИСККОН в Шридхам Майяпуре в честь 50-ой годовщины его учреждения, и наши возлюбленные майяпурские Божества наконец-то переедут в Свой долгожданный новый дом.

После двенадцати лет планирования, строительства и сбора средств, а также крови, пота и слез многих преданных, мы наконец-то совершим это совместное подношение Шриле Прабхупаде, возвестив о его величии и триумфе по всей вселенной.
В этом году мы празднуем Гаура-пурниму именно с таким устремлением в наших сердцах. Хотя явление Шри Чайтаньи Махапрабху преследовало множество целей, в его основе лежало желание Господа освободить все души через харинама-санкиртану. В своих молитвах, обращённых к Господу, Шри Адвайта Ачарья просил Его, чтобы Он сошел на Землю именно с этой целью. ХВП также будет выполнять множество задач, но, в первую очередь, в храме будет располагаться самый большой в мире зал для киртана, который сможет одновременно вместить 10 000 преданных. Несомненно, все, кто посетит ХВП, смогут ощутить могущество Нама-аватары, и после этого, погруженные в трансцендентное блаженство, разъедутся по разным частям света, чтобы привести больше падших душ к лотосным стопам Господа.

В это время года команда ХВП призывает всех преданных оказать финансовую помощь и воспользоваться этой возможностью, которая выпадает раз во много жизней, чтобы помочь нам проявить этот храм. Мы просим тех, кто еще не жертвовал, внести свой вклад. Если вы ещё не выплатили полностью своё пожертвование, пожалуйста, выплатите его или сделайте очень крупный платеж. Если вы уже жертвовали, то прислушайтесь к своему сердцу, возможно, вы решите поддержать нас снова. Мы рассчитываем на то, что каждый внесет свою посильную лепту, маленькую или большую, для осуществления этой цели, и мы выражаем всем свою признательность за вашу помощь.

Не так давно мы запустили кампанию Столпы Преданности, чтобы предоставить спонсорам возможность профинансировать одну из 108 колонн внутри храма. Если к вам пришло такое воодушевление, пожалуйста, воспользуйтесь этой возможность служения во время Гаура-пурнимы. Среди прочих видов пожертвований – кирпичи Махапрабху и Гуру-парампары и другие уровни участия.

Пожалуйста, перейдите по ссылке ниже и сделайте пожертвование уже сегодня: https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/

МАРАФОН «МИССИЯ 22» КИ ДЖАЙ!!! ПОМНИТЕ ОБ ОТКРЫТИИ В 22 ГОДУ И ПОДДЕРЖИТЕ ХВП СЕЙЧАС!

 

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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Happy Gaura Purnima 2019 from the TOVP Team
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On or around Gaura Purnima 2022 all of ISKCON will ecstatically celebrate together the Grand Opening of the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium at the World Headquarters of ISKCON in Sridham Mayapur on its 50th Anniversary, and our beloved Mayapur Deities will at last be moved into Their long-awaited new home.

After twelve years of planning, execution and fundraising mixed with the blood, sweat and tears of many, we will finally make this combined offering to Srila Prabhupada, increasing his glory and victory further throughout the universe.

This year, we celebrate Gaur Purnima with that objective embedded in our hearts. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s appearance, while having many purposes, has at its core the deliverance of all souls through Harinama sankirtana. The prayers of Sri Advaita Acharya were specifically for the Lord to descend for this purpose. The TOVP will also have multiple purposes, but foremost it will be the grandest kirtan hall in the world, capable of holding 10,000 devotees at any one time. The power of the Nama Avatar will assuredly be felt by all who visit the TOVP, and they will one and all leave for other parts of the world inspired with transcendental bliss to deliver more fallen souls to the Lord’s lotus feet.

During this time of the year the TOVP Team calls on all devotees to give their financial assistance and participate in this once-in-many-lifetimes opportunity to help manifest the temple. We encourage those who haven’t yet donated to please do so. If you have an outstanding balance on your pledge, please pay it off or make an extra-large payment. If you’ve already given, search your heart and consider giving again. We are counting on one and all to do their part, large or small, towards this purpose, and we gratefully acknowledge everyone for their help.

Most recently we launched the Pillars of Devotion Campaign to offer donors the opportunity to sponsor one of the 108 pillars inside the temple. If you feel so inspired, please take advantage of this seva opportunity during Gaura Purnima time. There are also the Mahaprabhu and Guru Parampara bricks, and many other levels of offering.

Please go to the link below and make your donation today: https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/

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

 

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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Latest edition of the Journal by HH Satsvarupa dasa Goswami
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Satsvarupa dasa Goswami: This edition of the Journal begins by discussing how, in my old age, I am accepting personal service from a disciple (vapu) for health reasons, while in my relationship with Srila Prabhupada I chose to serve his vani, even while he was here. I typed his Srimad-Bhagavatam tapes and began the Boston center on his behalf, and even when called to serve as his servant in 1974, I became restless and volunteered to lead the BBT Library Party.

Pujari Training Course at the London College of Vedic Studies (ISKCON-London)
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By London College of Vedic Studies

Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara are some of ISKCON’s famous Deities, in fact Srila Prabhupada’s Lilamrita recalls the story of Their installation with great affection. Therefore as a result the Deity worship department at our Temple is always striving to serve Their most beautiful Lordships with ever increasing love and devotion. One way in which this endeavour is manifest is through constant training. As such, we recently held the course ‘Introduction to Pujari’, facilitated by the our Head Priest HG Murli Manohara dasa. Continue reading "Pujari Training Course at the London College of Vedic Studies (ISKCON-London)
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The New Newsletter
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You might have noticed that our “Daily Newsletter” was not delivered daily anymore over time. More and more “live action” is happening on the big social platforms. WhatsApp and other message services are eating away at traditional media like e-mail and Instagram blows us away with an explosion of photos ?

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If you were subscribed to the daily or weekly newsletter then your subscription is now merged. Whenever new articles are published on KKSBlog you will receive a newsletter the next day. And if you miss a newsletter you will find it on our Facebook page and Twitter!

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Divya’s Kitchen: Where Your Feelings Matter As Much As The Food
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Meet Divya Alter, the chef, cookbook author and co-owner of Divya's Kitchen, the first Ayurvedic restaurant in New York City, operating in the East Village at the ground floor of the Bhakti Center, fully devoted to your feelings. Feelings matter in food. Moreso, Divya explains, they matter when it comes to digestion. Many of us suffer or have suffered after a meal because we did not honor this simple rule: Eat for how you feel. Meaning, eat mindfully for balance to maximize wellness.

Dare to Think of Krsna as Your Friend!
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Dare to Think of Krsna as Your Friend!
HH Sacinandana Swami: For many devotees in our movement, Krsna is anything but a friend. They do not dare to think in this direction. Some feel it is sahajiyaism, or taking things too lightly, while others think, “He is so far away and inaccessible. A friend is someone I can call with my smartphone or write a whatsapp to. Krsna is a friend? Is this just a swami-hype? How can we relate to this?” My dear devotees, you can only find peace in your life if you become aware that:

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Panca Tattva Maha Abhiseka
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Every five years the Mayapur devotees organise a Maha Abhiseka for Sri Panca Tattva during the festival time. There were so many devotees and guests who came that they couldn’t all fit into the temple but spilled outside by the thousands.

This year I was most fortunate because I was asked by the management to help bathe Sri Gadadhara Pandit. We all climbed up stairs at the back of the deities onto a large platform just behind Them so we could perform the abhiseka.

Become Prabhupada?
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By Navina Nirada Dasa

"So you want to become Prabhupada?" These words of a senior devotee rang in my ears, and I started pondering. He had asked me about the purpose of my stay in Mayapur. I told him that I'm attending the Bhaktivedanta Course. Although appreciating his fervor, I have mixed feelings regarding the connotations of his question, some of which I'll address in this thesis. Reflecting on his undertone, I conclude the topic must be worthy to explore, if it stirs up such a reaction. As devotees in ISKCON we often casually use the term "Bhaktivedanta" dozens of times daily. Are we doing this simply mindlessly, or do we fully understand the real meaning and significance of Bhaktivedanta? Continue reading "Become Prabhupada?
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Grand Opening of Unique Cafe in Watford UK
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By Parasuram dasa

For this project we got 100% support from the police, the Mayor, local politicians, local charities, local businesses, supermarkets, football clubs and one unique aspect of the project is we made solid friendships with some ministers from a Christian church and we are working together as a serious team. The cafe is beautiful, clean and friendly. So many people came for the opening ceremony that many couldn't get through the door. The Mayor loved the taste of so many different preps and remarked that only people who serve out of love can produce such food. Continue reading "Grand Opening of Unique Cafe in Watford UK
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Potencies of Lord Sri Krishna
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By Jaya Gaursundar Dasa

The Lord’s Potencies are inconceivable (acintya): That which cannot be thought of, understood, imagined or believed. While taking Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to Mathura, and taking bath in the Yamunā, what Akrura saw in the water was four-armed Lord Vāsudeva. His complexion was dark blue like a fresh raincloud, He wore yellow garments and He lay on the lap of thousand-hooded Ananta Śeṣa. Lord Vāsudeva was receiving the prayers of perfected beings, celestial serpents and demons, and He was encircled by His personal attendants. Continue reading "Potencies of Lord Sri Krishna
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I want Krsna
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By Srimati Dasi

May the Supreme Lord who is known as the son of Srimati Saci-devi be transcendentally situated in the innermost chambers of your heart. Resplendent with the radiance of molten gold, He has appeared in the Age of Kali by His causeless mercy to bestow what no incarnation has ever offered before: the most sublime and radiant mellow of devotional service, the mellow of conjugal love. Continue reading "I want Krsna
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The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (In the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition)
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By Matsya Avatara Das

Marriage is a samskara; one of the ten sacraments that serve to elevate a person's consciousness from the human level to the spiritual experience. Such elevation and transformation of consciousness is the purpose of human life. Samskaras trace and orient the path of a person in the world, from birth to death. Continue reading "The Marriage of Heaven and Earth (In the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tradition)
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Just 2 days to go for Sri Panca-tattva Maha Abhisheka!
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Sri Panca-tattva Abhisheka is around the corner! Just two days to go for Sri Panca-tattva Maha Abhisheka. Worldwide devotees have started arriving at Sri Mayapur to take part in the most exciting event of the year. Sanyasis, GBC’s, Srila Prabhupada disciples, senior leaders have also assembled in Mayapur. The entire mood is one of the […]

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Dhruva Maharaja
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Dhruva Maharaja, by HH Niranjana Swami.
SB 4.9.11: Dhruva Maharaja continued: O unlimited Lord, kindly bless me so that I may associate with great devotees who engage in Your transcendental loving service constantly, as the waves of a river constantly flow. Such transcendental devotees are completely situated in an uncontaminated state of life. By the process of devotional service I shall surely be able to cross the nescient ocean of material existence, which is filled with the waves of blazing, firelike dangers. It will be very easy for me, for I am becoming mad to hear about Your transcendental qualities and pastimes, which are eternally existent.


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Meditation and Chanting Go Together
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Meditation and Chanting Go Together.
In the Gaudiya way of bhakti, you offer everything to Krsna, the good, the bad – your life. You share everything with someone you are close to, the barriers are low, close friends are intimate. In bhakti this is called mamata, a strong sense of ownership, or relation to the Lord, that “He is mine and I’m His”. This type of love can be attained by two types of devotional service, as it is stated by Narada Muni in Sri Brhad-bhagavatamrta: “One develops that love by practicing the devotional service whose main ways are meditation on and singing about the many Vraja pastimes of the Lord.” (3.5.218) A devotee who wants to reach Vrndavana focuses on these two aspects of bhakti: meditating on and singing about Vraja-lila.


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