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Today, in the business and political world, narcissistic behavior is often celebrated, encouraged, and even taught to some degree. In fact, it can be argued that narcissistic behavior even contributes to their success (as they define it). But it is not only limited to the business and political world. Narcissism affects every area of culture because it affects people. Therefore, it affects churches, ministries, and families as well. Narcissism is not a church issue—it is a human issue. Continue reading "Spiritual Narcissism
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The retreat featured morning program, Srimad Bhagavatam class, interactive Bhagavad Gita classes, hatha yoga and abundant prasadam. The last night the devotees made a bonfire and sang the maha mantra to the sound of the guitar.

Visvambhara Das: Some time ago l met a family in Uxbridge. After they received a Gita from me, they said, “Our son Kesava received the same book 3 months ago from an Italian priest called Raffaele from Watford mandir. Kesava was on a wheelchair. When he came home, he was reading it every day”.

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Over five thousand years ago, Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna, discussing the fundamental principles of life. The Gita lucidly explains the nature of consciousness, the self and the universe. It contains both the essence of India's spiritual wisdom and the answers to questions that have been posed by philosophers for centuries.

Today, that same Bhagavad-gita has been translated to numerous languages and is read by millions of people around the world, revered in academic circles, and studied by spiritualists of all backgrounds.

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 marks Gita Jayanti, the day when Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna. The festival will feature the presence of Vaisesika Prabhu, so it will surely be a special evening that you will not want to miss!

Festivities will begin at 6:00pm and will include the recitation of the whole Bhagavad-gita followed by a sumptuous feast.  Please join us on this most auspicious occasion with your whole family!

Toronto's Hare Krishna community is very excited to once again be welcoming Vaisesika Dasa and Nirakula Devi Dasi to our community from December 14th - 19th! Their visit will be punctuated by a whirlwind four days of festivals, classes, and book distribution! The official schedule is as follows:

Saturday, Dec 15th to Wednesday, Dec 19th 

В «Шри Чайтанья-чаритамрите» Шрила Прабхупада объясняет причины явления Шри Кришны Чайтаньи. В Своих играх Господь Кришна не мог понять величие любви Шримати Радхарани к Нему, прекрасные качества Кришны, которыми Она наслаждается в Своей любви, и неописуемое счастье, которое Она испытывает, когда осознает сладость Его любви. Так, Господь Кришна, приняв облик преданного, перенял настроение и цвет кожи Шримати Радхарани и снизошел в Навадвипа-дхаму, чтобы исполнить Свое сокровенное желание – познать экстатичную любовь Шримати Радхарани к Нему.

То есть, Навадвипа-дхама – это проявление любви Шримати Радхарани к Кришне. В Пуранах также описывается, что, когда в состоянии махабхавы Шримати Радхарани достигла наивысшего экстаза от разлуки с Господом Кришной, Он вошел в Ее сердце и «украл» Ее махабхаву. Эта махабхава проявилась как Навадвипа-дхама.

Таким образом, чтобы лучше понять Шри Майяпур-дхаму, настроение Чайтаньи Махапрабху и Шрилы Прабхупады, а также наше собственное преданное служение, мы должны понять настроение разлуки Радхарани.

Однажды, когда Кришна покинул общество гопи, Радхарани начала искать Его в лесах, плача от чувства сильной разлуки. Она подошла к дереву кадамба: «Где Кришна?» Она обратилась к холму Говардхану: «Где Кришна?» Она блуждала по всему Вриндавану, плача: «Где Кришна? Он дорог Мне больше жизни. Как Я могу жить без служения Ему?» Затем, объятая духовным безумием, она потеряла сознание.

Через некоторое время, когда Кришна появился, Он сказал Шримати Радхарани: «Я очень доволен Тобой. Ты можешь просить у Меня что угодно». И Радхарани попросила три вещи: «Пожалуйста, пообещай Мне, что Ты навсегда останешься во Врадже, невидимым для тех, у кого нет преданности; пожалуйста, никогда не огорчай находящихся здесь преданных, кто живет исключительно любовью к Тебе и надеется достичь Твоих лотосных стоп; и, пожалуйста, всегда проливай Свою милость на Твоих преданных и давай им прибежище у Твоих лотосных стоп».

Мы видим, что, хотя Шримати Радхарани испытывала великую разлуку с Кришной, когда Кришна спросил, что Она хочет, Она не думала о Себе, Она думала о страданиях других. Это и есть чувство разлуки. Желание Шримати Радхарани удовлетворить Кришну настолько чисто и сильно, что Она хочет вовлечь каждое живое существо для удовлетворения Кришны, дать им служение Кришне и общение с Ним.

У Кришны есть безграничное желание наслаждаться. У Радхи – безграничное желание удовлетворять желания Кришны. У Господа Чайтаньи и Шрилы Прабхупады есть то же желание вовлечь бесконечное число живых существ в служение Кришне. Подобно Шримати Радхарани проповедник хочет, чтобы другие обрели общение с Кришной и служение Ему.

Шрила Прабхупада особенно хотел, чтобы преданные распространяли бесчисленное количество книг, чтобы бесконечное количество людей вовлекались в преданное служение. Каждая распространенная книга – это еще один кирпичик для храма в Майяпуре, и, как только город проявится, все больше и больше преданных будут привлекаться дхамой и желать развить то же умонастроение санкиртаны. И, когда они воодушевятся распространять все больше книг, все больше людей будут становиться преданными. И, таким образом, мечта вайшнавов станет явью.

В 1971 года, когда Гирирадж Свами был начинающим преданным в Калькутте, он подошел к Шриле Прабхупаде и сказал: «Я пытался понять, в чем заключается Ваше желание. И, кажется, две вещи радуют Вас больше всего – распространение Ваших книг и строительство большого храма в Майяпуре». Лицо Прабхупады озарилось, глаза широко открылись, и он улыбнулся. «Да, ты правильно понял… Если вы построите этот храм, Шрила Бхактивинода Тхакур лично придет и заберет вас всех обратно к Богу».

 

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In Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Srila Prabhupada explains the reasons for Sri Krishna Caitanya’s appearance. Lord Krishna, in His pastimes, was unable to experience the glory of Srimati Radharani’s love for Him, the wonderful qualities in Krishna that She relishes through Her love, and the indescribable happiness She feels when She realizes the sweetness of His love. Thus, Lord Krishna, assuming the guise of a devotee, adopted the mood and complexion of Srimati Radharani and descended in Navadvipa-dhama to fulfill His innermost desire: to experience Srimati Radharani’s ecstatic love for Him.

So, Navadvipa-dhama is a manifestation of Srimati Radharani’s love for Krishna. The Puranas also describe that when, in the state of mahabhava, Srimati Radharani reached the extreme in ecstatic feelings of separation from Lord Krishna, He entered into Her heart and “stole” Her feeling of mahabhava. That mahabhava became manifest as Navadvipa-dhama.

Thus, to better understand Sri Mayapur-dhama and the mood of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, as well as Srila Prabhupada and our own devotional service, we should understand Radharani’s mood of separation.

Once, when Krishna left the company of the gopis, Radharani began to search for Him in one forest after another, crying in intense separation. She approached a kadamba tree, “Where is Krishna?” She approached Govardhana Hill, “Where is Krishna?” She wandered everywhere throughout Vrindavan, crying, “Where is Krishna? He is more dear to Me than My own life. How can I live without His service?” Then, in divine madness, She fainted.

After some time, when Krishna appeared, He addressed Srimati Radharani, “I am extremely pleased with You. You may ask from Me whatever You wish.” And Radharani requested three things: “Please promise Me that You will always remain in Vraja, unseen by those without devotion; please never disappoint the devotees who reside here, maintaining their lives by their love for You alone, hoping to attain Your lotus feet; and please always shower Your mercy on Your devotees and give them shelter at Your lotus feet.”

We see that even though Srimati Radharani had been experiencing extreme separation from Krishna, when Krishna asked Her what She wanted, She did not think of Herself; She thought of the suffering of others. This is the mood of separation. Srimati Radharani’s desire to please Krishna is so pure and so intense that She wants to engage every living entity for Krishna’s pleasure, to give them Krishna’s service and association.

Krishna has an unlimited desire to enjoy. Radha has the unlimited desire to fulfill Krishna’s desires. And Lord Caitanya and Srila Prabhupada have the same desire to engage unlimited numbers of living entities in Krishna’s service. Like Srimati Radharani, the preacher wants to arrange for others to get Krishna’s association, to serve Him.

Srila Prabhupada especially wanted unlimited numbers of books to be distributed so that unlimited numbers of persons would be engaged in devotional service. Every book distributed means another brick for the Mayapur City temple, and as the city manifests, more and more devotees will be attracted to the dhama, to develop the same mood of sankirtana. And as they become inspired to distribute more and more books, more and more people will become devotees. And thus the Vaishnava’s desire will be fulfilled.

In 1971, as a young devotee in Calcutta, Giriraja Swami approached Srila Prabhupada, “I have been trying to understand what your desire is, and two things seem to please you the most: distributing your books and building the big temple in Mayapur.” Prabhupada’s face lit up, his eyes opened wide, and he smiled, saying: “Yes, you have understood… If you all build this temple, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur will personally come and take you all back to Godhead.”

 

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Holy name Retreat 2018 (Album of photos)
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Ras Utsav in Shantipur (2018) (Album of photos)
Among many important festivals of Bengal, Ras Yatra in Shantipur is very ancient. This festival was started by Mathuresh Goswami, the grandson of Sri Advaita Acharya. The principle Deity of the town is ‘Sri Radharaman’ in the family of Baro Gosai descending from the lineage of Mathuresh Goswami. The Deity was originally installed as 'Dol Govinda’ in Orissa by king Indradyumna. Later, due to some threats over there, king Basanta Roy brought the Deity to Yashohar (Jessore in Bangaldesh). Mathuresh Goswami was the spiritual master of Basanta Roy. Approximately in 1588, when Man Singha attacked Bengal under the Mughal rule, king Basanta Roy handed the Deity to Mathuresh Goswami, who brought Him to Shantipur and established Him as Radharaman with another Deity of Radharani named as Srimati. During Ras Festival all the Deities of Shantipur come out of Their temples. In special chariots known as Haoda, They visit the town. We were present there on the final day of the festival to witness 'Kunja-Bhanga’, when after the Rasa Dance the Deities return to Their respective temples. Devotees carry the Deities in special rhythmic dance which is performed as per the beats of special percussion known as Dhak. Please relish the pictures of this amazing event.
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Radhanath Swami leads Diwali prayers at Westminster, UK.
In mid-November, Radhanath Swami spoke alongside Phillip May, husband of Prime Minister Theresa May, at the “Number 10 Diwali Celebrations”. The event was scheduled to be at Downing Street, but was relocated to the beautiful Durbar Court at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office because of Brexit negotiations. Radhanath Swami delivered the invocation prayers and
spoke about the lessons from Diwali that we can all apply in our lives.

Book Distribution done by 500 devotees during the annual Kartik Yatra with His Holiness Romapada Swami at Purushottam Kshetra Sri Jagannath Puri Dham from October 26th to Nov 4th 2018.

Sri Krishna Haveli project update - Bhaktivedanta Manor.
Construction work on Bhaktivedanta Manor’s new Haveli has begun and is in full swing with a date of completion
for Janmashtami 2019.
• Secondary steel work complete
• Waterproofing complete
• Pumping station installed
• Underground attenuation tank complete
• Brick work started
• Playground design/user consultation running
Works have also started on the
• Electrical substation
• Ladies ashram
• Roof and first floor slabs
• Base course around building
• Timber work

Community member honored by the Queen of England.
Krish Raval, a member of the community at Bhaktivedanta Manor since childhood, has been awarded an OBE by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
It was for “Services to leadership education and interfaith cohesion in the UK”.
Krish is the Director of the Senior Faith in Leadership Programme (SFLP), which enables current and future leaders to explore their own faith and the faiths of others
in order to create partnerships that will make a difference for the common good.

Sri Nathji and Nathdwara Yatra.
In Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta we find that the deity Gopala, the same Deity known as Sri Nathji, told Madhavendra Puri, “In My village, no one goes hungry.” Now, here in Nathdwara, where Gopala has come, we see that this is true. Prasadam is available all through the day and in countless varieties different kinds at different times. After the midday raja-bhoga offering one can get a leaf-cup full of tasty vegetables at a minimal price. There are many kinds of chutneys, pickles, fruit salads and a unique raita made with chopped fruit in thin yogurt spiced with mustard seeds. There are big chapatis full of ghee size. You will find rice, dal, curry sauce, fried vegetables and samosas so huge that one is practically enough for a meal. Then there are milk sweets and sweets made with grains and sugar, rich with ghee. You can buy big blocks of laddu, made with grain, ghee and sugar. Some sweets include such costly ingredients as musk and saffron.
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Distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books in Seoul (Album of photos)
BBT Far East / Middle East: Recently, over the span of just a few weeks, Nitya Kishore dasi sold the Korean “Perfection of Yoga” to hundreds of intelligent and open-minded souls in the busy subways of downtown Seoul, Korea…
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“Don’t Criticize Iskcon or the Devotees” (4 min video)
Mahatma das: Prabhupada would tolerate disrespect of himself in order to keep a disciple engaged but he did not tolerate disrespect of Iskcon and his disciples. Although we were incompetent, he did not allow disciples to criticize other disciples.

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For in the end, I was reminded that the future of Prabhupada’s movement is progressively transitioning into what appears to be the capable hands of ISKCON’s second and third generations. Because these devotees have made family life central to their identities, Krishna Consciousness promises to thrive as part of a new and healthier matrix—that is a new and healthier grhastha ashram. This realization makes me hopeful. It also reminds me that those of us who are older have a special obligation to help these devotees. They are the future. Hare Krishna. Continue reading "Devotee Men and the Contexts that Shape (and have Shaped) Our Lives
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On Monday, November 26th the TOVP Management Team held their all important end of the year meeting in Sridham Mayapur headed by TOVP Chairman, His Grace Ambarisa prabhu who flew to India especially for this occasion. Devotees from various departments of the TOVP attended as well as our representatives from Cushman and Wakefield, the world-renowned Project Management Consultancy now working closely with us to complete the TOVP by 2022. Continue reading "TOVP End of the Year Management Meeting (2018)
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By Srutidharma das

I have been serving at Bhaktivedanta Manor for almost four decades now. Over those years I embraced whatever services were given to me. As you may know my health remains a challenge, it all came very unexpected and now it is taking most of my time and energy. As such I now have to resign as Temple President and Trustee of the temple. I ask for your prayers and whatever blessings I may have, I give them all with a humble generosity for the future. Continue reading "Bhaktivedanta Manor president’s resignment
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Hare Krishna. My name is Andharupa dasi initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1975 at Miami Florida. I was asked to tell my story of my cure from Hepatitis C. The summer of 2004 His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja visited New Ramana reti temple in Alachua Florida. I approached Maharaja and asked him for his blessings for […]

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Asian Voice: On behalf of the Harrow Borough Council, the Mayor of Harrow Cllr Kareema Marikar presented His Grace Sruti Dharma Das a special award, in acknowledgement of ‘His exceptional and distinguished services to Harrow Council and faithful devotees of Harrow'. During his years as Temple President of Bhaktivedanta Manor, Sruti Dharma was also Chaplain to Harrow Council for two Mayors and an important faith leader in the Borough and beyond. On receiving the award His Grace said 'I am humbled and honoured for having the opportunity to serve. It has been the foundation of my life and happiness'.

В понедельник, 26 ноября, в Шридхаме Майяпуре прошло самое важное совещание по итогам года руководящего состава ХВП во главе с председателем проекта, Его Милостью Амбаришей прабху, который прилетел в Индию специально для этой цели. На совещании присутствовали преданные из разных отделов ХВП, а также наши представители из Cushman & Wakefield, всемирно известной консалтинговой компании по управлению проектами, которая теперь тесно сотрудничает с нами для завершения строительства ХВП к 2022 году.

Целью совещания было официально представить Cushman & Wakefield команде ХВП, обсудить продвижение в строительстве и план действий на следующие три года, прослушать отчеты строительной команды о ходе наружных и внутренних отделочных работ, а также сформировать совместные, целенаправленные и хорошо скоординированные усилия для завершения ХВП. Совещание началось с вдохновляющей вступительной речи Амбариши прабху о проекте, его общем развитии за последние девять лет, а также о его всемирном охвате и влиянии.

Затем все члены команды ХВП ознакомили представителей Cushman & Wakefield с работой своих отделов, включая Садбхуджу прабху, который рассказал о продвижении строительства, и Враджа Виласа прабху, предоставившего финансовый отчет. Поле этого была проведена обзорная экскурсию по храму, где нашим партнерам детально рассказали обо всех аспектах строительства.

Обращаясь к сосредоточенной и преданной своему делу команде, Амбариша завершил совещание трогательными и волнующими словами Шрилы Прабхупады о том, что его желание и мечта – сделать ХВП самым важным центром ведического образования и обучения в мире. Как сказал Шрила Прабхупада:

«Мы собираемся показать ведическую культуру по всему миру, и они приедут сюда. Так же как они приезжают, чтобы увидеть Тадж-Махал, архитектурную культуру, они приедут посмотреть цивилизационную культуру, философскую культуру, религиозную культуру, наглядно продемонстрированную макетами и другими вещами… На самом деле, это будет нечто уникальное. Такого нет во всем мире. Это мы и сделаем. И не просто покажем музей, но будем давать людям образование, обучать их этой идее. С помощью фактов, книг, а не выдумок».

По окончании совещания все почувствовали, что их приверженность проекту и энтузиазм возросли, и они обрели твердую уверенность в то, что благодаря непрекращающейся помощи преданных со всего мира, марафон «МИССИЯ 22» по исполнению мечты Шрилы Прабхупады увенчается успехом.

 

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On Monday, November 26th the TOVP Management Team held their all important end of the year meeting in Sridham Mayapur headed by TOVP Chairman, His Grace Ambarisa prabhu who flew to India especially for this occasion. Devotees from various departments of the TOVP attended as well as our representatives from Cushman and Wakefield, the world-renowned Project Management Consultancy now working closely with us to complete the TOVP by 2022.

The focus of the meeting was to officially introduce Cushman and Wakefield to the TOVP Team, discuss progress updates and plans for the way forward during the next three years, hear construction team reports on exterior and interior finishing work, and create a combined, focused and well-coordinated effort to complete the TOVP. The meeting began with an inspiring opening message from Ambarisa prabhu about the project and its overall progress over the last nine years, and its worldwide scope and influence.

The representatives of Cushman and Wakefield then received an orientation from all the TOVP Team members. A site tour was then underway with detailed updates about every aspect of the construction.

With everyone focused and dedicated to the cause, Ambarisa ended the meeting with a moving and emotional statement of Srila Prabhupada’s vision and desire to make the TOVP the most important center for Vedic education and training in the world. As Srila Prabhupada said:

“We are going to exhibit the Vedic culture throughout the whole world, and they’ll come here. Just like they come to see the Taj Mahal, the architectural culture, they’ll come to see the civilization culture, the philosophical culture, the religious culture by practical demonstration with dolls and other things… Actually it will be a unique thing in the world. There is no such thing all over the world. That we shall do. And not only simply showing museum, but educating people to that idea. With factual knowledge, books, not fictitious.”

Everyone left the meeting with an increased sense of commitment and enthusiasm, and firm confidence that, together with the continued help of all the devotees worldwide, the MISSION 22 MARATHON will succeed in fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s dream.

 

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