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13.000 youth learn how to lead a meaningful life (Album with photos)
On 13th Jan 2018, Gaur Gopal Das addressed 13,000 youth in Nagpur on occasion of Yuva Divas. The event was organized by “Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav Samiti” which is headed by Shri Nitin Gadkari. Shri Nitin Gadkari is the current Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the Government of India.
Gaur Gopal Das inspired the youth by presenting the key principles for leading a successful and meaningful life. The event was covered by leading newspapers.
Thank you Shri Nitin Gadkari for inviting for this event.
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Auckland Retreat
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Some of the congregational leaders from the New Varshana Auckland temple organised a Bhakti Shastri retreat for a group of devotees studying for the degree.

It was in a beautiful area of Auckland called Huia and the devotees stayed in a lodge there for two days.

I was asked to come and give a class on the life and significance of Srila Prabhupada and how he spread Krsna Consciousness all over the world.

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Patit Uddaran: I was living in the Bay area at the time basically as a hippie, but I always had aspirations to understand transcendence.

Therefore, I didn’t really consider myself a hippie, but I considered myself a seeker.

When I heard that there was the Rathayatra Festival being held by the Hare Krishna devotees through Golden Gate Park in 1968, I made up my mind to try to get there; and I think I walked the whole way, which is why I ended up being late.

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So I must have walked several miles because I came at the end of the festival and I saw Lord Jagannatha looking out at the ocean.

Now, I had visited the temple a few times; but it was the moment that I saw Lord Jagannatha gazing out into the ocean that somehow some eternal quality was sparked, and at that moment I became a devotee.

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Friday, January 12, 2018
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Etobicoke, Ontario

Gain and Loss

Sometimes the best way to get out to the suburbs, like Etobicoke to meet my appointment, is by way of the subway—commuter train—to the end of the line.  There, your host for an evening home program will be waiting.

My host, Narahari, who’s from South India, was waiting at the western-most point of the line, the Kipling station.

The subway system is unfamiliar to me.  I rarely take it, but due to traffic congestion on Friday afternoon and the tough weather conditions, this was the practical way of doing things.  I arrived at Narahari’s in a  timely manner, and a great discussion ensued regarding the symptoms of one spiritually progressed.  What are the signs you look for?  Great program.

It was this morning at 6:45 a.m. that I received a call from Karen who was grieving that her husband had passed away.  Rsi was a good friend of mine and it is not yet known the cause of his departure.  It’s a buddy who will be missed.  More info will come out regarding some bio.  My guess is that he was 63.

A few words: Rsi first became a monk in 1975 when he joined the temple with some friends from London, Ontario.  He had an interesting way with people.  Soft-spoken and with quite the photographic memory on “the old days,” he really supplied you with details.  He was a pioneer of book sales—books produced by Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT).  His name was Rick Hobson when he first came.  Also to his credit was his hospitality at the temple/ashram, serving as receptionist and dishing out prasadam—sanctified food.  There’s more, but for now I must pray and chant.

May the Source be with you!

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Thursday, January 11th, 2018
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Scarborough, Ontario

Getting the Needles

I went with my gut and decided that Ayurvedic acupuncture was the way to go—a response to not being able to trek for about a week.  Walking has become a strain.  Something is wrong.  Thighs seized up?  Did I jump too hard, up and down in front of Toronto’s Old City Hall at New Years, to then conjure up some fault in the knees?

Vicki, whom I’ve known since he was a little young rascal climbing the temple walls on Sundays, had started up with his Dad the Anupama Ayurved Wellness Centre on Tiffield Road in Scarborough.  That shows evolution doesn’t it?  He grew up. https://ayurvedcentre.com

He gingerly stuck fifty pins in various places, from head to toe, including my knees.  When he applied a heat device over my knees to start with, there was immediate relief.

“Your knees are cold,” he said, before he started procedures.  “There’s a vata buildup.”  Vata means air or wind—gas.  The pins or needles were to stimulate movement—get the blood flowing.

Lying on my back on the heat-blanketed bed put me into a good sleep.  I felt subliminally that I was going to walk decently again, without a limp.

Vicki was kind and didn’t charge.  It’s his way of reciprocating with the work of a monk.  As he proceeded to conclude the procedure, all fifty needles had to come out.  Yes, there was some blood.  “That’s a good sign.  Now where’s the 50th?”  He and I felt around but couldn’t detect it until I got up off of the bench.  My dhoti (lower garment) held it in one of its folds.  Out popped the needle and on walked the voodoo doll.  Yay!  I can walk with some improvement.

Thank God!  Krishna you’re awesome!

May the Source be with you!

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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
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Toronto, Ontario

Lined-Up

I lined up an appointment with an ayurvedic healer for tomorrow, to have a look at my knees.  We all have to see to the anatomy of ourselves—see a mechanic from time to time.

I’ve been avoiding physical activity and resorting to a room almost as if in a hospital.  I find it is a great time for introspection and healing.

I look at someone like our Hanuman, cleaner of our temple room.  He, more than anyone else, knows and feels that when you clean the temple you are cleaning your heart.

There he stood, Hanuman, at the entrance way, with his bucket of water and mop.  The dirt he picked up resembles a dark chocolate drink.  Hanuman is not in the best shape, physically.  He had surgery years ago when a pin was driven in his knee.  It pains him at times, however, he goes on with such conviction that he’s an inspiration.  https://instagram.com/p/BdzYevgFr5C/

I was in the temple room chanting away with the Wednesday kirtan when he came over and asked if the group chanting on the carpet would move so that he can mop that particular area.  I suggested he let it go, that we were all immersed in the mantras and that what he did do was sufficient.  He graciously complied.

I see inspirationists all the time.  They are a horn of plenty.  They are around everywhere and they don’t have to be limited to humans.  Animals also have a life and sometimes save lives.

Hanuman, the original, is a human/ape—extremely devoted.  Check out this beautiful picture of Sita and Hanuman by artist Sanjay Patel.  Beautiful!

May the Source be with you!

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Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
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Toronto, Ontario

Next To My Room

Next to my room at 243 Avenue Road is another room where sanghas(gatherings) are held and where our guru, Srila Prabhupada, had met guests in 1976.  In front of the arched window is a divinely carved image of Krishna made out of wood. 

It is there for us to remember Him.  This is His roopa—form.  Krishna is God.  He’s a person referred to often as the Supreme Personality.  Look at Him and you will feel someone is next to you—someone who is soft on the heart.  His pose is like one holding a flute, making Him musical.  It also implies He can move and dance.  His form is well shaped.  https://instagram.com/p/BdwVHW8lhnW/

My dear friend, Vaisheshika from California said, “It’s a great image to chant gayatrito.”  Gayatri is a group of mantras chanted at dawn, noon and dusk; prominent times for meditation on the Divine.

In another tradition it is sometimes said that one should not worship strange images.

Krishna is not strange.  Get to know Him.  He also walks.  Is a car strange?  Is your apartment strange?  Your partner?  No!  We just get familiar with what in the beginning is strange.

In this wooden image, Krishna is smiling.  We can also smile because the image seems to be telling us to do so.

I’m glad to have this image next to my room.  I pass by it several times a day.  I'm blessed.

May the Source be with you!

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ISKCON Juhu Rath Yatra 2018 Live Pandal Program On 13th Jan 2018
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Hare KrishnaBy Malati Devi Dasi

The 40th Anniversary of the ISKCON Juhu Epic is being celebrated with great enthusiasm with legions of Srila Prabhupada's personal pioneers who have arrived to Radha Rasabihariji's campus to honor and recall the glories of this maha adventure of serving Srila Prabhupada in Bombay. What to speak of the incredible darshans of Their Divine Lordships. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, our Lord and Master, His Divine Grace! Continue reading "ISKCON Juhu Rath Yatra 2018 Live Pandal Program On 13th Jan 2018
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ISKCON Juhu Rath Yatra 2018 Live Pandal Program On 13th Jan 2018
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Hare KrishnaBy Malati Devi Dasi

The 40th Anniversary of the ISKCON Juhu Epic is being celebrated with great enthusiasm with legions of Srila Prabhupada's personal pioneers who have arrived to Radha Rasabihariji's campus to honor and recall the glories of this maha adventure of serving Srila Prabhupada in Bombay. What to speak of the incredible darshans of Their Divine Lordships. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, our Lord and Master, His Divine Grace! Continue reading "ISKCON Juhu Rath Yatra 2018 Live Pandal Program On 13th Jan 2018
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Haridasa Thakura Dasa Acbsp: This is Hlengiwe (try pronouncing that) who works for a car dealer friend of mine in Benoni which is on the East Rand of Johannesburg. She is such a nice girl, friendly, open and submissive. She suffers from panic attacks as well as being a very sensitive person.
I chanted the mantra for her and I told her that by chanting this mantra all her troubles would fly away. She repeated the mantra and said excitedly that she would definitely chant it.
I find these mantra cards such a good idea, and anyone can have such cards printed and then personally distribute them to whomever they meet.

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Enough Salt- Now A Dash Of Pepper With Krishna’s Bhagavad-gita
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Hare KrishnaBy Yasodadulal Dasa

What could I draw public attention to with my little insignificant padayatra which paralleled his Salt March? At the age of 62 (Gandhi was 61) I began the 22 day journey (the same amount of days Gandhi walked) on November 22nd, concluding on the full moon of 4 December 2017. Although I began as one man and my influence over others was that I would also finish alone, still it was important for me to have a message that would take my yatra just that one step further above the worldly limitations of nationalism. My idea was to launch it on to the pure transcendental platform. I began with the simple words, “Enough Salt!”, but it soon became apparent that such a hidden message was too subtle for the general public to pick up on. As the walk progressed and the ISKCON book marathon started coming on, my mantra changed to “Enough Salt! Now take Bhagavad -gita!” It fitted well because Gandhi was a strong advocate of the Bhagavad-gita. Continue reading "Enough Salt- Now A Dash Of Pepper With Krishna’s Bhagavad-gita
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Enough Salt- Now A Dash Of Pepper With Krishna’s Bhagavad-gita
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Hare KrishnaBy Yasodadulal Dasa

What could I draw public attention to with my little insignificant padayatra which paralleled his Salt March? At the age of 62 (Gandhi was 61) I began the 22 day journey (the same amount of days Gandhi walked) on November 22nd, concluding on the full moon of 4 December 2017. Although I began as one man and my influence over others was that I would also finish alone, still it was important for me to have a message that would take my yatra just that one step further above the worldly limitations of nationalism. My idea was to launch it on to the pure transcendental platform. I began with the simple words, “Enough Salt!”, but it soon became apparent that such a hidden message was too subtle for the general public to pick up on. As the walk progressed and the ISKCON book marathon started coming on, my mantra changed to “Enough Salt! Now take Bhagavad -gita!” It fitted well because Gandhi was a strong advocate of the Bhagavad-gita. Continue reading "Enough Salt- Now A Dash Of Pepper With Krishna’s Bhagavad-gita
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Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Reviving Mahaprabhu’s Pastimes
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Hare KrishnaBy MCO

In 1972, Srila Prabhupada and some of his disciples went on parikrama around Sri Navadvipa Dham, and since that time ISKCON Mayapur has been performing Navadvipa parikrama. The ISKCON Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama has been steadily increasing in size – from seventy devotees to ten thousand devotees and beyond – and is continuing to grow, not only in size but in activities, destinations and transcendental bliss. In 1996, the year of Srila Prabhupada’s centennial, the ISKCON Mayapur Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama was divided for the first time into two groups – Gauranga and Nityananda – which comprised of the English and Russian speaking devotees, and the Bengali and Hindi speaking devotees respectively. To facilitate the growing numbers of participants, the parikrama is now divided into six groups, allowing for smoother coordination and facilitation. Continue reading "Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Reviving Mahaprabhu’s Pastimes
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Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Reviving Mahaprabhu’s Pastimes
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Hare KrishnaBy MCO

In 1972, Srila Prabhupada and some of his disciples went on parikrama around Sri Navadvipa Dham, and since that time ISKCON Mayapur has been performing Navadvipa parikrama. The ISKCON Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama has been steadily increasing in size – from seventy devotees to ten thousand devotees and beyond – and is continuing to grow, not only in size but in activities, destinations and transcendental bliss. In 1996, the year of Srila Prabhupada’s centennial, the ISKCON Mayapur Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama was divided for the first time into two groups – Gauranga and Nityananda – which comprised of the English and Russian speaking devotees, and the Bengali and Hindi speaking devotees respectively. To facilitate the growing numbers of participants, the parikrama is now divided into six groups, allowing for smoother coordination and facilitation. Continue reading "Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Reviving Mahaprabhu’s Pastimes
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Ambition, Satisfaction & Devotion 2 – Hospital metaphor for harmonizing material and spiritual growth
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Subtleties of Affectionate Relationships, January 10, The Darshan Room, Dallas
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Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad Bhagavatam 1.8.42.

“There is a verse in the Srimad Bhagavatam that says that everyone knows that attachment is the greatest form of bondage for the conditioned soul. But, that same attachment when transferred to the self-realized devotees of the Lord, opens the door to liberation. So, we cannot actually exist without attachment. There are some impersonal philosophers who want to stop all attachment. but, as Srila Prabhupada says to be completely without attachment you have to be like a stone. We don’t want to become like stones. We don’t want to be without attachment but, we don’t want to be attached to things that cause us pain and suffering and bondage. We want to be attached to things that liberate us and that means Krishna and His devotees.”

Subtleties of Affectionate Relationships, January 10, The Darshan Room, Dallas (Right-click to download)

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Sadbhuja Das: We are doing a mock up of Gaura Nitai of printed canvas that we will place in the front of the temple staircases walls. (1 min video)
This will give us an indication for the sizes of each deity that will go on the wall which will eventually be made in mosaics tiles.
The smaller staircases on either ends will also have Lilas made in mosaics tiles.
In a few days, we will put the canvas on the walls outside and we will keep you posted on what it will look like.
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/3V4rgq

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The easiest and the most Powerful means of God-Realisation! (1 min video)
Anyone, Any age, Any caste, Any color, Any Nation even up to the animals can chant this Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
These little kids in midst of Namishranya Jungle calling out to Lord Krishna is the cutest thing by far on internet right now !!
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Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama – Reviving Mahaprabhu’s Pastimes
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“Parikrama is a revival of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s pastimes.”- His Holiness Lokanatha Swami Since its inception by His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada in 1918, the Gaudiya Vaisnavas have been performing parikrama around Sri Navadvipa Mandala. 2018 will mark the one hundred year anniversary of performing Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama. In 1972, Srila […]

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