The Supreme Court asks Puri Jagannath temple to allow visitors irrespective of nationality and religion
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The Supreme Court asks Puri Jagannath temple to allow visitors irrespective of religion.
DECCAN CHRONICLE, Jul 5, 2018, New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Puri Jagannath temple to consider permitting every visitor irrespective of his religious faith to offer respects and make offerings to the deity subject to regulatory measures. The court will extend this to other temples also in due course.

The Importance Of Opposition And Life Reverses
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Hare KrishnaBy Karnamrita Das

In the lives of great persons there is always opposition and apparent road blocks in accomplishing their goals or mission in life. Whether through another person, an accident, their own body or mind, or some natural disturbance, what appears on the surface to be an impediment is passed through and the glory of the person is revealed. Practically we can see that great success in any undertaking or field is not accomplished without passing through many setbacks and even failure. In the personal growth or success literature such perseverance and determination in the face of what seem insurmountable odds are part of any great person’s story. In Christianity we have Judas who betrayed Christ but was actually a facilitator of his mission to sacrifice his life to benefit others. Haridas Thakur being whipped in 21 market places, or being tempted by a prostitute sent by a envious person, only added to his glory as the great teacher of the holy name. Continue reading "The Importance Of Opposition And Life Reverses
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Reflections on Independence Day
Giriraj Swami

While I was leaving the Dallas Fort Worth airport on July 4, a large American flag flying in the wind caught my eye, and I was surprised by how happy I felt. I reflected on how fortunate we were to live in a country where we have freedom of religion, and how Srila Prabhupada said, “America has been so good to me to give me money, men—everything. I have no designation that ‘this is my country,’ but because they have given me so much facility, I cannot forget my obligation to them. I want to make them happy and through them the whole world.”

Hare Krishna.

Yours in service,
Giriraj Swami

Gita 18.15 Spiritual consciousness ensures that our actions give a favorable result
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Bhagavatam study 91 1.17.13-17 Act honorably to protect the honor of those whom we represent
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Daksha-Shiva conflict 3 – How our mind makes us sectarian – Hindi
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Cooking for London Rathayatra
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Jai Srila Prabhupada,

Have you ever wondered what it takes to feed all the visitors who attend London Rathayatra; enjoy the video and find out all amazing organization and volunteers that make the prasadam everyone enjoys.

We start our Scandinavia Tour today , we are looking for everyone’s blessings
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Vaishnava Summer Festival “Baltic 2018”! We are…
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Vaishnava Summer Festival “Baltic 2018”!
We are pleased to announce the dates of the Vaishnava Summer Festival “Baltic 2018”!
The Festival will take place in Dubingiai, Lithuania on July 24 – 30, 2018.
Make a celebration for your soul – join this amazing, full of fun and awesome Festival!
Baltic Summer Vaishnava Festival and Kirtan Mela 2018 invites all to get to know the Vaishnava culture, the ancient Vedic tradition. Lectures by disciples of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, lectures for beginners, vegetarian food, enchanting kirtans (musical meditation), devotee association, colorful environment, beautiful nature, morning meditations (from 4.30 am!) and many other spiritual entertainments!

We invite to participate both advanced bhakti yogis and the curious ones who want to explore this amazing culture!!
For more information: https://goo.gl/ZR9fTj
Photos from Vaishnava Summer Festival “Baltic 2017”: https://goo.gl/j6ro91

Scenes from the inauguration of the 25th anniversary of New…
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Scenes from the inauguration of the 25th anniversary of New Vraja Dham, Krsna-völgy, Hungary (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Spiritual enlightenment is possible by the mercy of the spiritual energy of the Lord. The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is first addressed to the spiritual energy of the Lord, Hare. This spiritual energy acts when a living entity fully surrenders and accepts his position as an eternal servitor. (Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.9.6 Purport)
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29th annual Festival of India in Poland: Up And Running!
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Up And Running! (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Our 29th annual Festival of India is in full swing here on the beaches of the warm Baltic Sea coast in Poland. 250 devotees from numerous countries around the world have assembled for 2 months of harinam and festivals introducing people to our Krsna conscious movement. If the weeks and months ahead are anything like the first few days of our programs, we’re in for some real nectar.

Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Cordially Invites Locals to Ratha Yatra Festival
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Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Cordially Invites Locals to Ratha Yatra Festival (video)
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg with an official invitation to our inaugural “Festival of Chariot” at Woodlawn Lake this Saturday from 4pm to 9pm! Don’t miss the free food and fun for the entire family at no cost! Thank you Mr.Nirenberg and the city of San Antonio for your support!

A Society Free From Envy
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Hare KrishnaBy Devaki Devi Dasi

Envy is a very subtle and deep-rooted anartha within our hearts. It comes about because we want to be the supreme enjoyer, proprietor and controller. Therefore we tend to use any relationship for the purpose of establishing our superiority-no matter whether it is in relation to a superior, equal or junior. It is a certain state of heart and consciousness which externally manifests in any relationship. We have been carrying these tendencies with us in the subtle material body for many life times. After all, this is why we are still here in this material world: because we want to be supreme. In Srimad-Bhagavatam 5.18.9 in the word-for-word translation Srila Prabhupada gives the meaning to khalah as being 'the envious', and he adds in brackets "almost everyone". We all have the experience how envy is such an ugly quality. And Srila Prabhupada in a humorous way reminds us that it also includes us, even though we might rather like to keep ourselves in the illusion that it doesn't concern us, but only others. However, it is almost everyone who is affected by envy. To admit that we are envious is not easy, yet the first step to become free of it. Continue reading "A Society Free From Envy
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Panihati Cida Dahi Festival, Bali 2018
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Hare KrishnaBy Hari Narayana das

It needed great effort to organize such great festival to make it successful. The committee of the festival had made preparations since three months back. The committee felt confidence to do the festival because devotees from around Indonesia gave their support to the festival. it was completely because of the causeless mercy of the Lord. Continue reading "Panihati Cida Dahi Festival, Bali 2018
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Outreach Initiative in Perth Western Australia
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Hare KrishnaBy Sita Rama Lakshmana Das

Australians or colloquially known as Aussies, are known for their laid back, easy going and predisposed to be friendly attitude even in the grim circumstances. According to the most recent census conducted by Australian Bureau of Statistics 33% or one third of Aussies do not affiliate to any religion or God. But none of the above wide spread and pre conceived generalizations seem to effect the audience in connecting with Krishna conscious philosophy. The group of attendees was comprised of wide spectrum of people from mid 20s to early 50s with different ethnic backgrounds. Continue reading "Outreach Initiative in Perth Western Australia
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Gita 18.14 God is the fifth factor as well as the foundation of all factors
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Bhagavatam study 90 1.17.7-12 – When in a position of material responsibility, act responsibly
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018
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Mississauga, Ontario

Victory to Dracon

I received an e-mail message from Dracon, the Chinese chap whom we met on the Bruce Trail back in Queenston Heights on June 3rd. His message was he finished the Bruce from its southern start, to the northern-most point in Tobermory—a distance of 890 kilometres.  All victory to him in his solo effort.  We would factor in the paramatmapresence—God in the heart.  I know little of the details but I should ask him about challenges along the way, the ups and downs of the journey, both physical and psychological.  Where did he get food?  Etc.

I am encouraged also to get back on that trail.  Duties have me bound. Such as today, I held a seminar on guru/discipleship, or shall I say guru / sishyawhich are actually the more traditional terms.  It was important as some people are aspiring to take that next step—not in terms of walking but advancing spiritually.

With us still sunk in a sweltering summer, Karuna and I decided a walk was nevertheless necessary for the day, but we would only consider the task when a cooling had taken place.  By 8:30 p.m., we left for Christie Pitts Park.  It seems everyone had the same target in mind—evade the heat, bathe in the night.  Bloor Street became full with humans and all that’s good and bad which goes along with them.

It was really pleasant.  A sit-down at a picnic table at Christie Pitts for gayatrichanting was just a perfect ending.  The sun came down and so did the last of the relentless heat.  Meanwhile, sections of B.C. are receiving snow.

May the Source be with you!
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Sunday, July 1st, 2018
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Ottawa, Ontario

The HH and the CC

I woke up at approximately 1:00 a.m., not because of the hype of the celebration in the air—it’s Canada’s birthday today—but because it was unbearably hot and humid.  HH.  I took a cold shower, for obvious reasons, and then snuck out of the house where I was accommodated—thank you, Surinder—for an hour-long walk.  The experience was like never before.  I came back drenched in sweat and went again for a second COLD shower, and then some more sleep.

The second installment of walking was from the ISKCON Centre on Somerset to near the Parliament buildings.  It was brutal—the weather.  Upon the arrival of our good-sized procession of men, women and children, we instantaneously decided to head for the trees and cancel the idea of snaking around through the crowds, which were noticeably down in number this year.

It was the HH factor, I’m sure, that made people hesitant to come to downtown Ottawa.  Perhaps the evening crowd would be more voluminous.

I met great people, in the course of our sitting there under the trees, while engaged in kirtan. The public was delighted by the bubbly presence of our chanters.  Most folks came in white and red attire, the colour of the Canadian flag.  Someone came dressed as Charlie Chaplin—CC—in red and white.  He looked spiffy, and to see him lightened the burden.

Our guru, Srila Prabhupada, liked Charlie Chaplin stunts. He was humoured by him.

I had never experienced such a dripping day here at 35°C, but feeling like 47°, or being in Delhi, India, as far as temperature is concerned.

May the Source be with you!
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Rathayatra Pastimes by Lokanath Swami
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Rathayatra Pastimes by Lokanath Swami.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu spent His later years in Jagannatha Puri, Orissa, immersed in love of Godhead and absorbed in wonderful pastimes with His intimate associates and with the Deity of Krsna in Puri, known as Jagannatha, “the Lord of the universe.” This was nearly five hundred years ago.

Tamal Krishna Goswami: If they are loyal to me, I’ll be loyal to them
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Tamal Krishna Goswami: If they are loyal to me, I’ll be loyal to them
Giriraj Swami: On Saturday, Hridayananda das Goswami, Rtadhvaja Swami, and many other devotees gathered at our ashram in Carpinteria to celebrate Sripada Tamal Krishna Goswami’s Vyasa-puja. Rtadhvaja Swami quoted a statement that Tamal Krishna Goswami had made about his disciples: “I don’t mind where they are at or what they have done; if they are loyal to me, I’ll be loyal to them—to the end.”