Streaming Spiritual Tunes
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We have been slowly but steadily adding the audio albums of Kadamba Kanana Swami to major streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes and Google Play (plus 50+ more or so). Vaisnava Seva, the first ever audio album, was published in 2017, and soon the most recent albums followed. And as of today we are proud to announce that we now have 10 albums available for your listening pleasure!

Go launch your favorite streaming app on your phone, search for Kadamba Kanana Swami and blast the tunes through your headphones! Visit the store for each individual album. Streaming links (iTunes, Spotify, Google Play) are available from the product page. And here is a quick list of albums:

And visit the shop for even more tunes.

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TOVP: A giant clay murti of Jaya and Vijay (1 min video)
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TOVP: A giant clay murti of Jaya&Vijay (1 min video)
Ambarisa Das: Please take a look at the work that the art department is developing with this giant clay murti of Jaya&Vijay at the temple entrance full-scale size. We shot this video with the artists in order for you to have an idea of the real dimension and hights, which is 6 meters, of the murti.
It’s shaping up very well given the size of it.

The Passing of His Grace Parvata Muni Prabhu
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On Wednesday, January 9th, at 10:00am in Auckland, New Zealand, His Grace Parvata Muni prabhu, lovingly remembered and respected by all that knew him, peacefully passed away from this world after a long battle against cancer. Ambarisa prabhu and the entire TOVP Team are saddened by this loss, but confident that due to his lifetime of devotional service, the last several years being especially devoted to the TOVP, he will reach another devotional destination to continue his journey back to Godhead by the grace of the Lord. And it may very well be that the Lord has brought him back to His lotus feet. In either case, he is certainly well-situated and engaged in devotional service.

His contributions to the TOVP were many and varied. He was highly instrumental in creating the GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) workshop with Savyasaci prabhu. He was also involved in the woodworks department and responsible for overseeing aspects of the Kalash development. He most notably also created a miniature model of the planetarium chandelier that astounded devotees.

His dedicated service attitude, which was his prominent quality, and quiet, sober demeanor were an inspiration to all. He will be missed sorely by all the TOVP Team and all that knew him from his homeland, New Zealand.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

[See image gallery at tovp.org]

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Living in Mayapur
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Srila Prabhupada: “… in the whole Nadia, this part is very sacred, Mayapur Candradoya Temple. So by Krishna’s grace, you have got this opportunity to live here. Take advantage, full advantage of this opportunity, spiritually fortunate”. (From lecture on Caitanya Caritamtita Adi 1.15, Mayapur, April 8, 1975) Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the moon who had risen […]

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The Stay High Marriage
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Hare KrishnaBy Partha Das and Uttama Devi Dasi

As we devotees would say in the early days of ISKCON, “Chant Hare Krsna and stay high forever!” Krsna is known as Stavyapriya, one who likes being praised, so it is natural that we also find it uplifting. Srila Prabhupada often replied in letters, “I am very much happy to hear your kind appreciation, and it is very much encouraging to me.” By hearing appreciation from Srila Prabhupada about their devotional service, disciples would be encouraged for their whole life. Srila Prabhupada’s letter of appreciation of the seva of New Gokula’s archa-vigraha, inspired us to serve Them for decades. “The picture of your newly installed Deity is very, very nice. You may name them Sri Sri Radha-Madan-Mohan… And by serving Them you will all develop pure love of Krsna.” Appreciation illuminates our inherent sense of self-worth and the value of others. Continue reading "The Stay High Marriage
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A photo from 1970. Gauracandra Das: That’s Shymsundar in…
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A photo from 1970.
Gauracandra Das: That’s Shymsundar in front and Guru Das (names misspelled in the photo blurb) behind him. They won awards for the very first Apple Records release: ‘Radha Krishna Temple Album London’. Their awards were Top Group- Britain and World, Best LP and Best single.
David Bowie is on the right with curly hair. He won for the most promising newcomer at this awards show. Cliff Richard is to the left of him; Cliff bought a property near me in Portugal in the 1960s and we eventually met in Estoril. Cilla Black is farther left, and Lulu is left of her.
Top UK DJ Tony Blackburn is all the way on the left.

A devotee of Lord Krishna runs for the US presidency. (CNN) Rep….
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A devotee of Lord Krishna runs for the US presidency.
(CNN) Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Friday she will run for president in 2020.
“I have decided to run and will be making a formal announcement within the next week,” the Hawaii Democrat told CNN’s Van Jones during an interview slated to air at 7 p.m. Saturday on CNN’s “The Van Jones Show.”
Gabbard, an Iraq War veteran, currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She is the first American Samoan and the first Hindu member of Congress.
To read the entire article on CNN please click here: https://goo.gl/Lrsu9D

Servant of the Servant, January 9, Darshan Room, Dallas
Giriraj Swami

Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.3.23.

“In other words, Lord Sri Krsna is the property of His pure, unconditional devotees, and as such only the devotees can deliver Krsna to another devotee; Krsna is never obtainable directly. Lord Caitanya therefore designated Himself as gopi-bhartuh pada-kamalayor dasa-dasanudasah, or “the most obedient servant of the servants of the Lord, who maintains the gopi damsels at Vrndavana.” A pure devotee therefore never approaches the Lord directly, but tries to please the servant of the Lord’s servants, and thus the Lord becomes pleased, and only then can the devotee relish the taste of the tulasi leaves stuck to His lotus feet. In the Brahma-samhita it is said that the Lord is never to be found by becoming a great scholar of the Vedic literatures, but He is very easily approachable through His pure devotee. In Vrndavana all the pure devotees pray for the mercy of Srimati Radharani, the pleasure potency of Lord Krsna. Srimati Radharani is a tenderhearted feminine counterpart of the supreme whole, resembling the perfectional stage of the worldly feminine nature. Therefore, the mercy of Radharani is available very readily to the sincere devotees, and once She recommends such a devotee to Lord Krsna, the Lord at once accepts the devotee’s admittance into His association. The conclusion is, therefore, that one should be more serious about seeking the mercy of the devotee than that of the Lord directly, and by one’s doing so (by the good will of the devotee) the natural attraction for the service of the Lord will be revived.” SB 2.3.23 purport.

Darshan Room Discussion

A visit to the beautiful Iskcon Temple of Juhu Beach (Album of…
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A visit to the beautiful Iskcon Temple of Juhu Beach (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday, on my way to ISKCON’s Eco-Village, just north of Mumbai, I made a short stop at our temple near Juhu beach. I sought the blessings Sri Sri Radha Rasa Bihari to spend 3 months at the Eco-Village, starting today, to rest and recuperate from a long period of active preaching. I also plan to spend significant time reading and chanting. My first break in many years! While taking darshan of the deities I had the good fortune of meeting Gopal Krsna Maharaja. An auspicious start to a new adventure for me!
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Vyasa-puja Book 2019
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The Vyasa-puja book is an excellent opportunity to share your dealings, thoughts and experiences with HH Kadamba Kanana Swami. Those who write each year are hereby encouraged to again contribute, and for those who have yet to express their hearts, to reveal some of that secluded nectar, be it a past time with Maharaj or some realisations in the course of service, please now share that mercy with the others. This is our process.

You can now send your writings, poems, audio and video recordings to us! The deadline for sending is the 01 Feb 2019 so start writing…

Send your offering

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Living in Sri Dham Mayapur
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Hare KrishnaSrila Prabhupada: “… in the whole Nadia, this part is very sacred, Mayapur Candradoya Temple. So by Krishna’s grace, you have got this opportunity to live here. Take advantage, full advantage of this opportunity, spiritually fortunate”. (From lecture on Caitanya Caritamtita Adi 1.15, Mayapur, April 8, 1975)

Interview with Gurukul boys Video!
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Bhaktivedanta Academy, established in 1984, is an educational institution based in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur, India, which provides education for boys and adult students on the principles of the Vedic Gurukula system. In this video, some of the Academy’s junior students talk about their experience in Gurukula.  

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Mantra-Yoga: A Necessity for this Age, by Stephen Knapp
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Using mantras or prayers is a means of doing a number of things, depending on our purpose. First of all, it is a method to raise our consciousness and prepare ourselves for perceiving higher states of being. It can also help us enter into the spiritual dimension, or to invoke the blessings of the Divine. It is also a means to call on the positive energies to help us overcome obstacles, enemies, or to assist in healing our minds and bodies from disease or negativity.

 
There are two basic kinds of mantras, those for spiritual and inner progress, and those for outer or more material needs. Concentrating on a mantra is also called mantra-yoga, especially when it is for our spiritual upliftment, or to unite us with the Supreme. Mantra-yoga, or the art of focusing on the sound vibrations in mantras or prayers, is actually a mystical tradition found in almost every spiritual path in the world. It may involve the softly spoken repetition of a prayer or mantra for one’s own meditation, or it may be the congregational singing of spiritually uplifting songs, prayers, or sacred names of the Supreme Being. It all involves the same process, but in the Eastern tradition it is called mantra-yoga because it is the easy process of focusing our minds on the Supreme through His names, which helps spiritualize our consciousness. In the word mantra, man means the mind, tra means deliverance. Therefore, a spiritual mantra is the pure sound vibration for delivering the mind from material to spiritual consciousness. This is the goal of any spiritual path. Although all spiritual traditions have their own prayers or mantras, the Vedic Sanskrit mantras are especially powerful and effective in uniting us with the spiritual realm. However, a complete yoga process is generally a blend of a few yoga systems, such as ashtanga-yoga with bhakti-yoga, and bhakti-yoga with mantra-yoga. Therefore, some yoga systems also include mantra-yoga, or the process of concentrating on the sound vibration within a mantra. This is especially important in this age of Kali-yuga, the age of quarrel and confusion.

 
Many years ago the brahmana priests could accomplish many kinds of wondrous deeds simply by correctly chanting particular mantras. Many of these mantras still exist, but it is very difficult to find those who can chant them accurately. This is actually a safety measure because if the wish-fulfilling mantras were easily chanted, there would no doubt be many people who would misuse them. But other mantras that are available can easily help purify one’s consciousness, give spiritual enlightenment, and put one in touch with the Supreme.

 
In Bhagavad-gita (10.25) Sri Krishna explains that He is the transcendental om mantra and that the chanting of japa (chanting a mantra quietly for one’s own meditation) is the purest of His representations and sacrifices. It is understood that by chanting japa and hearing the holy sounds of the mantra, one can come to the platform of spiritual realization. This is the process of mantra-yoga. However, even though the mantra is powerful in itself, when the mantra is chanted by a great devotee, it becomes more powerful. This is also the effect when a disciple is fortunate enough to take initiation or diksha from a spiritually potent master who gives him a mantra for spiritual purposes. Then the disciple can make rapid progress by utilizing the mantra.

 
Sanskrit mantras often consist of eternal sound energies that have always existed, both within the universe as well as beyond it, and before its manifestation and after its annihilation. Such special mantras are part of the eternal sound vibration called shabda-brahma.

 
When it comes to mantras, the Vedas mention three types: vedic, tantric and puranic. These can be further divided into sattvic, rajasic and tamasic. The mantras that are sattvic or in the mode of goodness are chanted for light, wisdom, compassion, divine love, or God realization. They help bring peace, destroy karma, and bring one to perfection after death. The mantras that are rajasic or in the mode of passion are chanted for material benedictions, like blessings for a healthy child, prosperity, successful business, and so on. However, such mantras do not help one rise above karma, but force one to take rebirth in order to acquire the results of their karma. The mantras that are tamasic or in the mode of ignorance or darkness are also called “black magic.” These are used for the deliberate manipulation of the material energy for one’s own purpose. Thus, they are what could be called sinful, and are often used to call spirits or to assist one to perform deeds that may bring harm to others for one’s own benefit.

 

Some mantras hold certain powers in their vibratory formulas that are directly related to particular deities, divine personalities, or forms of God. In fact, they may represent the deity in full. When they do, they are considered non-different from the deity and the sound vibrations are spiritual in nature. By the repetition of the mantra, the person who chants it invokes the energy and mercy of that deity. Thus, the deity reveals Himself or Herself to the sadhaka or practitioner, who then overcomes illusion and realizes the spiritual position of the deity and his or her relationship with the deity. The six kinds of mantras used in this connection are:
1. Dhyana Mantras–mantras for meditation to mentally invoke the deity’s form, abode or pastimes.
2. Bija Mantras–the seed mantras or seed words that are used for meditation and purification of the articles used in worship. Mantras often begin with these. They include such bijas or seed mantras as Aim and Shrim, which are often connected to the feminine or Devi. Or Klim which helps arouse the force of attraction to the object addressed in the mantra. Or Krim which is often connected to Kali or Devi, or Gum which is in association with Ganesh. The bija or seed mantras are derived from the 50 prime sounds which invoke various levels of energy and also the nature of the elements, such as water, air, earth, fire, etc., and are related to om.
3. Mula Mantras–root mantras are the essence of the deity, used when offering certain articles during the worship to address the Lord or deity.
4. Stutis and Stotras–mantras or prayers chanted before, during and after the worship to glorify the Lord’s name, form, qualities, and pastimes.
5. Pranama Mantras–prayers offering obeisances to great personalities or to the Lord, often used at the end of worship.
6. Gayatri Mantras–Vedic or Pancharatrika mantras used to worship or invoke the blessings of the Lord, or to focus the mind on God, and for invoking different moods, energies, or powers.

 
The Vedic mantras, such as those coming from the four samhitas of the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas, are eternal or spiritual sound vibrations. They are not composed by any man at some particular point in history. They are part of the shabda-brahma, the eternal sound vibration. These mantras are like seeds of vast amounts of power and knowledge that are held within them. Thus, many scriptures explain that such powers cannot be fully revealed to someone unless such mantras have been received through the process of diksha or initiation from a spiritual master.

 
Besides this, the results of chanting a mantra depend on the chanter’s conception or intent in the mind while chanting it. Thus, one must know the meaning or purpose of the mantra while reciting it. If one thinks the mantra is for attaining material goals, the person may get that. But if the inner purpose of the mantra is known to deliver one to the spiritual world, and a person chants it sincerely for that purpose, then that will be the reward rather than something minor or material, as long as the person does not prematurely give up chanting it.

 
Most Sanskrit mantras have several principles that you find in them. First, they are often handed down or revealed by sages or authorities who have attained self-realization by its use. They also generally use a particular meter or rhythm while chanting it. Plus, the mantra often represents a certain deity. It also has a bija or seed word that gives it additional power, and the sound formula it contains has a special shakti or energy. And finally, constant repetition of the mantra will open or activate the key of it which then can reveal pure consciousness in the one who has been initiated into its use. The practice of repeating or chanting it for one’s personal use is called japa. The japa or chanting it a required number of times is often what triggers its power within the consciousness of the chanter in which it reaches its siddha, or perfection and goal.

 
The mantra is thus a point of meditation for the mind, but also a formula or transcendental sound vibration, like the holy name of God, that releases its energy into one’s consciousness. Thus it prepares one for perceiving higher states of reality. With constant practice of the appropriate mantra, and with the proper pronunciation and devotional mood, the mantra can reveal the Absolute Truth to the practitioner as well as one’s own spiritual form and relationship that you may have with the Supreme Being.
This is why it is best that one should receive and be initiated into the chanting of the mantra by a qualified guru. Then the mantra will be especially effective and powerful, and carry special means of invoking realizations into the devotee who uses it.

 
Mantras can be divided into two additional categories, namely saguna and nirguna. Saguna mantras (those that describe personal traits) often are like prayers that invoke certain deities or characteristics of the deity or Absolute. Nirguna mantras (those that refer to the nature of the Absolute without qualities) describe the person’s identification with the Absolute.

 
Mantras can be used in different ways. They can be chanted in whispers, or out loud, or silently within the mind. Generally each mantra has a recommendation as to which way works best. Some mantras, like the Hare Krishna mantra, can be used in any of these ways, as well as sung as a song with a group or congregation. Generally, this is done with a lead singer who sings the mantra in a particular melody, and then everyone else sings in response.

 
Some mantras are meant to be chanted only within the mind because their vibration or wavelength is beyond ordinary sound. So the silent method helps invoke the energy within the consciousness. However, to first whisper it or softly speak the mantra correctly may help one be able to chant it silently and make a stronger connection with the mantra.

 
The repeated chanting of a mantra is called japa. It is explained in the Vedic texts that in this age of Kali-yuga the process of chanting japa or mantra meditation is much more effective than practicing other spiritual paths that include meditating on the void or Brahman effulgence, or trying to control the life air within the body as in raja-yoga. Plus, only a very few can become perfect at raising the kundalini force up through the various chakras, or moving the life air up to the top of the head for enlightenment, and then get it to leave the body at the right time to achieve full liberation. And meditating on the void becomes useless as soon as there is the slightest external distraction, which in this age of Kali-yuga is a continuous thing. Therefore, the most effective means of focusing the consciousness is to concentrate on the sound vibration of a mantra.

 
Using a mantra for japa meditation is a process to help rid ourselves of unwanted thoughts and to retain the one thought upon which we are concentrating. It helps us purify the mind of that which obstructs knowledge of our true self. As our concentration on the mantra frees our mind from random thoughts, and as the sound vibration of it raises the frequency level upon which we operate, our consciousness can become clear to observe our real nature. In the word japa, the letter “pa” stands for that which removes or destroys all impurities and obstructions. The letter “ja” stands for that which puts an end to the cycle of birth and death. Japa, therefore, is a means of liberation when the proper mantra is used for destroying the mental impurities and negative and materialistic desires and impressions that exist in the mind and consciousness.

 
There are two mantras that are especially recommended in the Vedic literature to accomplish this. One is omkara or the om mantra, and the other is Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare, which is known as the maha or great mantra. It is explained that these two mantras can deliver one to the realm beyond material existence. But there are ways to use these mantras. There are specific instructions for chanting om for it to be effective, but there are no hard and fast rules for the conditions in which one can engage in chanting Hare Krishna. So, the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra is especially recommended for this age as the easy process that anyone can do.
[This is a chapter from my latest book, Prayers, Mantras and Gayatris.]

Monday, January 7th, 2019
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Burnaby, British Columbia

Walking Around In History

Mathura Lila, who is from the Philippines but has rooted herself in Burnaby for a long time, remarked, "You brought the sunshine," but I countered it with, "I believe it's the reverse.". In truth the Greater Vancouver area has encountered rain, rain and more rain. 

Taking advantage of the clearness of the day, I headed for what was once the Japanese Encampment.  Yes, the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan, even had Canada looking suspiciously at its Japanese citizens.  Because Britain declared war on Japan, English Canadians supported the same action.  But these encampments where people were practically held prisoner are no more. The place where one was established is now a community garden zone—a great walking place.

I came upon an empty lot where a school stood only ten years ago. It serviced the local rural area.  The area, however, is not rural as of late.  Burnaby, like many places in Canada, is bursting with condos. I'm lucky to have the freedom to be amidst gardens, fields and some empty lots.

At Meadow and 12th Avenue is where the school was located.  There I met Radhika, who recently moved from Alberta.  I led her to a nearby mini-park and a playground which has serviced the local families for decades.  We talked briefly.  I'm a swami. I hope I encouraged her somewhat in her spiritual life.  She had actually driven around looking for me.

May the Source be with you!
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Sunday, January 6th, 2019
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Toronto / Milton

Wedding Card

I had received their wedding card, an invitation, quite some time back.  "Sweta Weds Ashvin," is what it read on the cover.  Ashvin, the bridegroom, whom I'll refer to as Anuttama, his initiated name, set the day's date for when I'd be around.

Oh, the ceremony went fine.  He's from Calgary.  Sweta is local.  Their family and friends came for support, and the thrill of two people coming together to make a team effort in life.  Out of such a union comes strength in satisfying the two basic needs of the physical and the spiritual.

Now, externally, Anuttama is terribly serious looking.  At one point, when there was a pause in the priest's mantras, I blurted out, "Smile!" which brought out laughter, especially from the cameramen.  But I must say that Anuttama is truly a good and happy man.  Inside he is truly a lucky and ‘happy chappy’.  My contribution to the ceremony was to keep a focus on the spiritual.

Excellent arrangements were made by Raj, the co-ordinator.

I then had the pleasure of making a trip to Milton where a group of bhakti yogiscome together weekly in an Anglican Church basement.  I sat down to say that we are all warriors battling the vices within.  One person recently mentioned he was a warrior, and I tried to steer him in the direction of being a spiritual one. He really liked that concept.

Now, a married couple cannot or should not become warriors on each other.  As far as possible, they should try to work things out.

May the Source be with you!
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Saturday, January 5th, 2019
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Brampton, Ontario

Standards

New music students, forty or so, came to our seminar on kirtan standards at ISKCON Brampton.  It was a full six hours of learning, with an enthusiastic group hearing about traditions in the matter of the mood and technical approach to chanting. A portion of the seminar engaged students in the playing of harmonium, mrdunga and kartals.

Why are these lessons so important?

They provide guidance and engagement.  People feel the social need to project, interact and make their hearts happy.  It is through chanting, stream-lined through devotion (bhakti), that the human's needs can be met.

I believe the populous is looking for a deeper fulfillment in life, and that is sometimes hard to come by in the world in which we live.  We have become very secular, mundane and materialistic.  You can ‘talk dirty’ in practically any venue, but don't dare talk spiritually.  If something is indeed sacred and beneficial in so many ways, shouldn't it be shared?

Later in the evening, I attended a sangha in Brampton.  The couple, Sanatana and Kamala, stocked up their home for the night with people.  We indulged in the Gita9.6.  "Understand that as the mighty wind, blowing everywhere, rests always in the sky, all created beings rest in Me."  We had an amazing time there in dance, chants, sweat and sweets.  

I had little to no energy when I entered their door but in due course, energy came to me.  It's like I tell people when they ask, "Don't you get tired from walking?"  The answer is, "No I get energy from walking."  Output is input.  However, for today, no walking but lots of driving.

May the Source be with you!
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Friday, January 4th, 2019
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Toronto, Ontario

Stretch A Bit

I told Billy, "I'll be north on Yonge. Just pick me up whenever you're ready. I'll be walking on the east side of the street."

"But is there a particular place where I can meet you?"

"No, I'll just continue going north."

Billy is not aware that the street known as Yonge just keeps going until it reaches the U.S. border in Rainy River at just under two thousand kilometres.  Anybody can check it out.  It's official.  The longest street in the world.  I won't accomplish that in one night.  That'd be stretching it.

Incidentally, speaking of stretching or reaching great lengths, the intention for Billy and I was to eventually meet somewhere along Yonge, then pick up his good wife, Amala, and then proceed to a meeting of young leaders who are identified as the ‘outreach’ group, the group which encourages and leads various persons or audiences in spiritual life.  The target audiences are the yoga/kirtan crowd, the young unmarried east Indian males (the women's group is yet to come), the young western crowd, the Russian community and the group of individuals who have been involved in the past but who have waned somewhat in their spiritual endeavours.

Billy spotted me at Yonge and York Mills, a mere eight kilometres up the road from my starting point.  Our venue was the home of Parama and Rukmini, who treated us to a sublime vegan prasadam meal.  They certainly stretched their kindness for tongue and belly.  Our discussion went well.  The vision I shared with the group was to shift directions of our current location downtown from less of a temple to more of a cultural centre.

May the Source be with you!
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ISKCON Scarborough – "Perfecting Balance" – Seminar by HG Sankarshan das Adhikari prabhu and HG Vishnupriya DD – Saturday 12th Jan 2019- from 9.30 am
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Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!



The Centre of Gravity of an object is defined as that spot where the entire object acts, if you balance at that spot, the objects stay balanced. The idea is that if we balance on our own true centres, we will be balanced also, in all respects.

Most of us feel out-of-balance in one way or another. If we focus on our job, our family could get neglected. Focusing on the children could mean neglecting the spouse. If we focus on our family, our community could get neglected. If we focus on service to humanity, we could end up neglecting our own health. A strong focus on our own health might end up making us callous to others. Even if just focusing on ourselves, focusing on the physical could end up neglecting the emotional and mental aspects... It seems hopeless! Is there a solution? What is the solution? How to find and focus on our true centre? HELP!

Enter 2 souls who have mastered the essence of balance.

Join us at ISKCON Scarborough to learn from two advanced specialists of balance... His Grace Sriman Sankarshan Das Adhikari, and Her Grace Vishnupriya Devi Dasi have been focused on finding and focusing on our true Centre for over 5 decades each.

They travel around the world, visiting more than 40 destinations each year, tirelessly speaking, writing, guiding, and practically helping souls all over the world in being fully and practically centred.

Come hear from them! Ask them your questions! Get clear, concise, and practically applicable answers!


 Jan 12 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Perfecting Balance - ISKCON Scarborough (3500 McNicoll Ave Unit 3, Toronto, Ontario M1V 4C7, Canada) - Breakfast and lunch will be served

Sankarshan Das Adhikari: Initiated by Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1971, Sankarshan Prabhu has been tirelessly working in Srila Prabhupada's movement for nearly 50 years. He serves as an initiating spiritual master, or Diksha Guru, within ISKCON, with disciples all over the world with an unceasing travel schedule that covers more than 50 destinations each year. He is well known for the Ultimate Self Realization Course, which has over 31,000 subscribers from over 100 countries, featuring a daily thought for the day, the video for the day, Q&A based on Srila Prabhupada's instructions, a weekly Bhagavad Gita lesson, thousands of online lectures and a lively online community of students. To join, please head to www.joincourse.com.

 Vishnupriya Devi Dasi: Having led a very pious life right from her childhood, she was initiated by Tamal Krishna Goswami in the seventies shortly after Srila Prabhupada's departure. She has been serving ISKCON tirelessly for over 40 years now. She travels with Sankarshan Prabhu assisting him and intently serves self-manifested deities of Sri Sri Radha Damodar in each place in a true spirit of "yukta vairagya". She helps devotees around the world practically apply the principles of Krishna consciousness in their lives in an endearing and honest manner. She is referred to affectionately as "Gurumataji" by many around the world. She is well known for her Bhagavad Gita readings and concise answers even to difficult questions.

Both Sankarshan Prabhu & Vishnupriya Mataji, at the time of their wedding, decided not to enter into family life, but instead, help push forward Srila Prabhupada's movement as Grihasthas, and later Vanaprasthas. Despite their advanced age, they dedicate over 18 hours of their day in service of Srila Prabhupada and Krishna. Please make the best of their personal presence at ISKCON Scarborough.

Their entire GTA schedule is as follows

  • Jan 9-11 4:30 AM - 9:30 AM Meditation & Bhagavatam in North York (contact for details)
  • Jan 9 - 11 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Diving into the Gita in North York (contact for details)
  • Jan 12 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Perfecting Balance - ISKCON Scarborough (3500 McNicoll Ave Unit 3, Toronto, Ontario M1V 4C7, Canada)
  • Jan 12 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Perfecting Relationships, leveraging conflict to grow closer - ISKCON Brampton (173 Advance Boulevard, Unit#41 Brampton, ON, L6T 4J4)
  • Jan 13 12 Noon - 1 PM Knowing our Common Objective - ISKCON Brampton (173 Advance Boulevard, Unit#41 Brampton, ON, L6T 4J4)
  • Jan 13 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Krishna, our True Center - ISKCON Toronto (243 Avenue Rd, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2J6, Canada)


HG Sriman Sankarshan das Adhikari prabhu has conducted 7 fascinating seminars at ISKCON Scarborough in the past which had changed many devotee’s lives:

  • Nectar of Devotion - 2012 
  • Present day Paramahamsa - 2013 
  • Stop worrying- start living - 2014 
  • Bhagavad Gita is for everyone - 2015 
  • Progress in Krsnsa consciousness - 2016 
  • Karma, Destiny, Free will and reincarnation - 2017
  • Peace in adversity - 2018


ISKCON Scarborough
3500 McNicoll Avenue, Unit #3,
Scarborough,Ontario,
Canada,M1V4C7

Email Address: 

iskconscarborough@hotmail.com

website:

www.iskconscarborough.org