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Radhanath Swami Speaks at Governor’s Bungalow, Pondicherry (Album with photos)
Radhanath Swami was invited by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry Mrs. Kiran Bedi to speak at her official residence Raj Nivas on 23rd December 2017. He spoke from his book The Journey Home, and the talk culminated with the launch of his second book The Journey Within. Radhanath Swami’s talk was part of Raj Nivas Lecture Series, an initiative by the Governor “to engage citizens of Pondicherry on thought leadership through a series of interactive sessions by eminent speakers from the fields of history, art, leadership, literature, management, science, culture, health, spiritually and more.”
The talk was attended by Lieutenant Governor Mrs. Bedi, a retired police officer who, while in the police service won the Ramon Magsaysay Award as well as worldwide acclaim for her reforms in Tihar Jail in India. She was the first woman to join the Indian Police Service and the first woman to be appointed the United Nations civilian police adviser. “We can’t thank enough Radhanath Swami for accepting our invitation to come to Pondicherry. I have never seen an audience so rapt in attention as the audience were during his talk today,” said the Lieutenant Governor. “Radhanath Swami is a remarkable gift of divine grace to India. To come across living legends and saints like him is very rare. It will be my dream come true if I see The Journey Home made into a movie during my lifetime,” she said.
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Meetings And Seminars In Mayapur (Album of photos)
Giridhari Swami: The 2018 GBC AGM began on Feb. 3. This year the meetings run tandem to the ILS and other events, so suffice to say that things are quite intense here in Mayapur. 850 leaders from around the world have gathered for the ILS and the first day was spent in plenary, ably led by Gopal Bhatta and Kaunteya Prabhus. Some sixty seminars are being held over eight days, and it is quite a challenge to choose one over the other….
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Zurich Krishna temple: We have regular school classes visiting our Zurich Krishna temple. Today we had also a fire offering going on...
Colorful Harinam Sankirtan in Auckland, New Zealand (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Although Sukracarya was a strict brahmana addicted to ritualistic activities, he also admitted, nischidram anusankirtanam tava: “My Lord, constant chanting of the holy name of Your Lordship makes everything perfect.” (Srimad Bhagavatam, 8.23.16 Purport).
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A visit to Siliguri Iskcon (Album of photos)
Dharmatma Das: Credit goes to the wonderful disciples of Jayapataka Maharaja who built and developed this amazing Temple. Well organized and maintained. Beautiful Pancha Tattva and Sri Sri Radha Sundhar with Lalita and Vishaka and many other Temples on the grounds. A real gem of a Temple…
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2017 was a year full of forward movement and positive changes at ISKCON New Goloka. Established in 1985, our aging temple infrastructure is currently being upgraded and updated to comply with required local building codes. Orange County, North Carolina is particularly stringent with their commercial code requirements, so the renovation process has been long, tedious, and costly. By Krishna’s mercy, however, we are in the home stretch of completing the first part of a multi-phase infrastructure improvement initiative at ISKCON New Goloka, home of Their Lordships Sri-Sri Radha-Golokananda. When complete, Their servants will prepare bhoga offerings in a brand new commercial kitchen, and Their paraphernalia will be stored and maintained in a spacious and well-appointed pujari room. All glories to the devotees who have continuously undergone great austerities to wonderfully serve the deities despite so many challenges. Continue reading "A Happy New Year: Sustained Growth and Renewal at ISKCON New Goloka
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Sulawesi is one of the main islands of Indonesia and Kendari is the capital city of South East Sulawesi. We took a flight from Bali to Makassar for a transit of about two hours then another flight to Pomala airport at Kolaka, Sulawesi where devotees were eagerly waiting to receive us. That evening we had the opportunity to interact with few guests who were leaders of Hindu community there. They were happy to discuss Bhagavad-gita with us and also took some books. Next day, 26 Feb 2018, we started for Ladongi, driving almost three hours via the mountains, where we have the Gaura Nitai centre and which is also conducting Jagannatha ratha yatra every year. Although the number of devotees are less, they are nonetheless very enthusiastic… taking into consideration the fact that the small centre is situated in a forested area and before, due to misjudgement, the local people there used to throw stones at the temple… but after the first ratha yatra in the year 2014 which was fully supported by the Mayor of the locality and the Hindu Parisada there, the locals started to visit the temple and also bring flowers and fruits for the deities. Continue reading "International Seminar on Vedanta and Science, Kendari, Indonesia
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A two-day international conference on Vaishnavism: Theory and Practice was held on 18th and 19th December, 2017 at Jadavpur University, organized in collaboration with Stockholm University (Sweden). In this session devotees from various academic fields represented proper a understanding of Vaishnavism and the impact of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s movement. Pro Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Prof. PK Ghosh, spoke on the importance of interdisciplinary studies, religious embeddedness in society. He acknowledged the contribution of Prof. Ruby Sain in the formation of Centre for the Study of Religion and Society at Jadavpur University. Continue reading "International Conference: Vaishnavism: Theory And Practice
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Ever wondered what the life of a Monk looks like? Last month, Sivarama Swami spent 2 weeks in the UK. Here's a taster of what he got up to! He'll be back in May! :)Comment below if you'd like to meet Sivarama Swami! What wouldyou talk to him about ?#monklife #dayinthelife
Posted by Sivarama Swami on Thursday, February 8, 2018
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No more motorcycles or petrol scooters within Iskcon Mayapur.
As of October 1, 2019, motorcycles, petrol scooters, and personal use e-rickshaws/totos (over 2 meters long / 80 cms wide) will not be permitted inside any of the following gates and areas:
- Prabhupada Bhavan gate - BBT gate
- Gammon gate - SMIS road
- Gurukula Road gate - Goshala/Vaisnava Academy road
- Gita Bhavan gate - The path between government road and MCS community hall
- Namahatta gate - The road between Nityananda Kutir and Govinda’s
Some parking areas will be available on the perimeters of the campus.
As of February 20, 2020, motorcycles/petrol scooters will not be permitted on East/West road, which will run from Bhaktisiddhanta Road, passing Sakhi Nivas, and connecting with Taranpur Road.
You should expect that eventually, motorcycles/petrol scooters will also not be permitted on most ISKCON owned roads.
Caitanya Caritamrita – Adilila Chapter 8 Text 42 Date: 05 February 2018 Verse etāvaj janma-sāphalyaṁ dehinām iha dehiṣu prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā śreya-ācaraṇaṁ sadā SYNONYMS etāvat—up to this; janma—of birth; sāphalyam—perfection; dehinām—of every living being; iha—in this world; dehiṣu—toward those who are embodied; prāṇaiḥ—by life; arthaiḥ—by wealth; dhiyā—by intelligence; vācā—by words; śreyaḥ—eternal good fortune; ācaraṇam—acting […]
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A nice edited video with the highlights of today’s installation ceremony in Mayapur (2 min video)
Mohanasini Devi Dasi: Well, the Mardi Gras Marathon has begun…lots of Fortunate People this weekend. Please click on the pics for all the nectar!
Book totals for this weekend: 9 Perfection of Yoga, 10 Chant and be Happy, 86 Higher Taste Cookbooks, 1 Science of Self Realization, 78 Bhagavad Gitas, and 4 Srimad Bhagavatams Total: 188 books.
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Chakra Installation 7/2/18 (Album of photos)
Good morning from Sridham Mayapur on this most auspicious day for the bathing and...
The TOVP with its new cakras (Album of photos)
Bhakti Chaitanya Swami: Today we had the most spectacular program at the Temple...
Drumila Dasa: This is Renes Rivera. He plays ‘Mark’ in a television series called ‘The Gifted’. Super nice, humble fellow. A pleasure to have met him.
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CHAKRA INSTALLATION IN MAYAPUR (Album with photos)
One of the most wonderful days in the history of ISKCON!
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A beautiful ceremony, attended by thousands of vaishnavas from the international community of Iskcon and from more than 1 million viewers through the TV stations which broadcast the Mayapur.tv's live transmissions, was concluded successfully this morning in Mayapur. The Central Government of India sent their congratulations for the event from New Delhi. Continue reading "All the video-recordings from the glorious Chakra installations today in the TOVP
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Over 100 new people committed to chanting at least one round of the Hare Krishna mahamantra everyday at a week-long Bhagavata Saptah discourse from 9th January to 15th January in Surat. Almost 1500 devotees thronged to hear the discourse based on the story of Prahalada Maharaja in the Srimad Bhagavatam, delivered by Chandra Govinda Das, an eminent exponent of Srimad Bhagavatam, who is a disciple of His Holiness Radha Govinda Swami. “The lectures started with melodious kirtan and bhajans every day,” said Ramanatha Das, one of the organizers of the discourse. “People listened to the story of Prahlada Maharaja and the glories of Lord Narsainghadev with rapt attention. We also served a sumptuous vegetarian prasadam dinner every day after the discourse.” Continue reading "Hundred people start regular chanting after week-long discourse in Surat
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 19 September 2017, Petite Riviere, Mauritius, Lecture)
Srila Rupa Goswami said, “Do not go to Kesi Ghat if you have material desires.” But when Krsna plays his flute in Vrindavan how can one not go. We should all go to Vrindavan. Srila Prabhupada used to tell the story of the thief in a village…
Krsna is unlimitedly beautiful. One of His flutes is called sammohini, the bewildering flute. Krsna is always dressed beautifully and on His chest He has a big Kastubha jewel. Once a thief heard about that and he thought that his life would be made if he would have that jewel. He fantasised about stealing that jewel from Krsna. He searched for Krsna everywhere near Govardhan. He walked near Govardhan every day and then one day he saw Krsna covered with jewels. He said to Krsna, “Come on now! Give me all your jewels!” Krsna refused, he said, “Mother Yashoda will be angry if I give you my jewels.” Still the thief insisted that Krsna should give him all the jewels. Then finally Krsna gave him all His jewels and all desires that the thief had were fulfilled and he said to Krsna, “Would it be alright if I decorate you with these jewels!” When Krsna returned home, Mother Yashoda looked at him and said, “I did not dress you like that.” Krsna replied, “It was my devotee who did!”
Krsna does not look at what we give but He looks at what we are holding back.
Devotees from all over the world travelled to Mayapur to see the Chakras of the ToVP installed on the domes of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Madhava/Panca Tattva and Lord Nrsimhadeva.
The ceremony started around 9.00am with a welcome from Braja Vilasa das, (chief fundraiser) and speeches from many of the leading devotees of the movement.
This was followed by a maha-yajna and abhiseka of the Sudarsana Chakras themselves. Finally, the Chakras were lifted by a giant crane and installed on each individual dome.
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Entering Into Mayapur Dhama (Album of photos)
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TOVP: Final preparations for the installation of the main Sudharsana Chakra tomorrow (7 min video)
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Here is a glimpse into a Krishna conscious program in Orlando held at Ayurbeauty Wellness Center (2 min video)
Chanting, Japa, and spreading KC to newcomers. What’s more fulfilling than that?
Ananta Angie Roix did an awesome job giving class.
Krishna-kripa Das: I show and tell about chanting Hare Krishna in Tallahassee at a home program, Florida State University, and Lake Ella. I show videos of devotees chanting Hare Krishna before, during, and after the first-ever Gasparilla Parade of Pirates Ratha-yatra in Tampa. I share all kinds of kirtans in temples and in public on Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day. I also show kirtans at Krishna Lunch and tell about a visit to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville with Adikarta Das. I share insights from Srila Prabhupada’s books and lectures and notes on classes by Sacinandana Swami and Adikarta, Kalakantha, and Tamohara Prabhus and others. Please at least glance at my last report: https://goo.gl/dR4hPD
Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur was the president acarya and also the founder Acharya of the gaudia mutt. In the gauida magazine it was described that Srila Bhakti Siddhanta is the instrument and the counterpart for the gaudia mutt rather, for the gaudia mutt is the instrument in the counter part of the Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur and that the mutt lives and moves and has its very being in the founder Acharya. The institution is identical to the founder Acharya and the associates and devotees who are within the institution are the limbs of the founder Acharya. Continue reading "Srimad Bhagavatam class in Mayapur by Bhakti Rasamrita Swami, 05 February 2018
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The glorious “Krishna Lunch” and “Krishna House” in Gainesville, Florida (Album with photos)
Giridhari Swami: After the Dallas Kirtan 50, Rtadhvaja Swami Maharaja, Nitai Caran and I traveled to Gainesville, Florida. We stayed with Brahmatirtha Prabhu and his good wife Bhakti (who won’t allow us to call her mataji or prabhu for three days.) They are such wonderful devotees! For those of you who don’t already know, Brahmatirtha Prabhu met Srila Prabhupada in India, while working for the US Peace Corps. His conversation with Srila Prabhupada was later immortalized in the book, “Perfect Questions Perfect Answers.” Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida, where devotees led by Kalakanta Prabhu have established “Krishna House.” There, students rent rooms, follow certain aspects of sadhana -bhakti, get good association and have the opportunity to progress in their practice of Krishna consciousness. Krishna House is also the base for the amazing “Krishna Lunch”, which has been distributing 1200-1500 prasadam lunches to students for more than 20 years. From Gainesville, we drove to Daytona Beach to visit my two sisters and their families. We had one big and lively family get together, and our dear Malati and her good husband Radha Raman Prabhu drove two-hours from Gainesville to personally cater the event with excellent Italian fare. Suffice to say that the prasadam was a big hit and we thank Malati and Radha Raman for helping us out with this. It really made all the difference in the world!
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