10,000 fluent speakers of Sanskrit in the United States! New…
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10,000 fluent speakers of Sanskrit in the United States!
New York: With a long red “tilak” on his forehead, lighter skin and rare name, Bhima-Karma Saragrahi was a cynosure of many eyes at a recent Sanskrit residential camp-cum-convention held in Parsippany, New Jersey. Though it was his first time at such an event, the 40-year-old felt at ease because of his familiarity with the ancient language.
After studying up to the 10th grade and undergoing a course on the Bhagavad-Gita, he left the US for India at age 21. Saragrahi believes that the “esoteric and deep culture” of Hinduism required the study of Sanskrit. He spent several years in India learning Hindi and further improving his Sanskrit.
Based in Boston, he makes a living working in real estate. He is good with Indian musical instruments, including “mridangam” which he played at the convention last month. During his spare time, he offers music lessons.
His parents converted to Hinduism through ISKCON founder Swami Prabhupada when they were teenagers. “I am the second-generation follower of the Sanatana Dharma,” Saragrahi says
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Another gift to humanity by Srila Prabhupada’s…
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Another gift to humanity by Srila Prabhupada’s arrival.
The story was told by one Russian devotee, whose uncle was a Soviet Army officer. In 1965 there was a cold war between the USA and the Soviet Union. At some point it was going to become a real war. Ballistic Missiles were ready from both sides to attack. Everything was set up - which missile flies to which part of the US. For each missile a separate red button. This devotee’s uncle said they had been told that the war would start 99,99%. They were ready, sitting at the control, not sleeping for 24 hours. His hair got white that night. Finally, they got an order - the missiles launch canceled. It was a great relief!!! Later his nephew became a devotee and gave him Prabhupada Book. He started reading it and at one moment called his devotee nephew in great excitement. He said he remembered that day at the missiles controls very vividly. And just now in Prabhupada book he read that the very day missiles launch was canceled - it was the day Srila Prabhupada first stepped on the land of the US!!

New Raman Reti’s first Community Development Conference
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Hare KrishnaBy CDI Team

Along with the recently completed Community Survey, the objective of this conference was to create a platform that allows the community’s voice to be heard, deepen our relationships, and build a shared vision for New Raman Reti going into the future. This exciting event took place at the Alachua Woman's Club, Sunday, December 3, 2017, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. and followed by sumptuous lunch Prasadam. The overall Vision of the Community Development Initiative (CDI) is a loving and well connected family of Krishna devotees, spiritual aspirants, and friends fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s Mission. Both senior and second generation devotee speakers facilitated the conference with presentations on New Raman Reti’s history and the survey results. They also invited further feedback from the audience on how to enrich our already amazing NRR Community. An important community event. Continue reading "New Raman Reti’s first Community Development Conference
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Sant Tukaram’s Dehu Dhama and Pune Yatra
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Hare KrishnaBy Chandan Yatra Das

Sant Tukarama (AD 1609-1650) was a saint-poet of towering stature. Tukarama was among the most prominent saints to have come out of the holy land of Maharashtra. He hailed from the village of Dehu, near Pune, and was born in the Warkari community who are devotees of Lord Vitthala (or Panduranga). Srila Prabhupada occasionally referred to this great saint, “The great saint of Maharashtra known as Saint Tukarama was also initiated by the Lord Caitanya. Saint Tukarama, after initiation by the Lord, over-flooded the whole of the Maharashtra Province with the sankirtana movement and the transcendental flow is still rolling on in the southwestern part of the great Indian peninsula.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam - Introduction) Continue reading "Sant Tukaram’s Dehu Dhama and Pune Yatra
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From Aligarh to ‘Hari’garh!
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Hare KrishnaBy Mohan Sunder Das

From West Virginia to New Vrindavan; Lord Krishna has spread His causeless mercy through Srila Prabhupada in every part of His creation. Now, it was time for Aligarh to become Harigarh. Lord Sri Hari sent His representative, HH Kratu Das ji Das Ji Maharaj to carry out this most auspicious task and materialize or better so spiritualise the words of Lord Chaitanya and Srila Prabhupada who prophesied the existence of Krishna’s temple with the echoes of Harinaam in every town and village of the world. Continue reading "From Aligarh to ‘Hari’garh!
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10/29/2017
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10/29/2017

Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban.

Participating Directors: Chaitanya Mangala (chair), Kripamaya, Ranaka, and Vraja.

Participating Advisors: Bhima, Jamuna Jivani (secretary), Jaya Krsna, Kalakantha, Makara, and Olivia.

1. Ranaka’s Monthly Report

  • Ananda Vidya is milking six cows. Milk production is approximately 19 gallons per day.
  • The veterinarian checked Malati and now estimates her due date between November and December. Sriya and Anjali are both due in February.
  • There are three heifers residing at the Temple Barn: two-month-old Lalita, 10-month-old Vamsika, and 19-month-old Jaya Radhe. Subhadra has been moved to Nandagram for breeding with Madhu.
  • Ananda Vidya continues to produce 10-12 lbs. of butter, 15 gallons of yogurt, and 1/2 gallon of ghee on a weekly basis, and delivers them to the temple. He purchased a small cheese press and has been experimenting with making colby cheese. This may be one way to process excess milk during the winter months.
  • The children from Gopal’s Garden came to the Temple Barn on Govardhan Puja to decorate the cows and feed them molasses balls, and drank warm milk.
  • During the farm conference, six or seven participants came over to the barn to assist with morning milking and become familiar with the cows.
  • The 2017 North American Farm conference was held at New Vrindaban on the weekend of October 13-15. We had a good turnout with approximately 40 people over the three days. Everyone seemed quite satisfied, as old relationships were rekindled and new acquaintances were made.
  • The potato harvest, washing, and storage is complete for the year, although with a disappointing approximate yield of only 1,000 lbs. due to an exceptionally wet spring.
  • Ray completed replacing of the underground electric line to the Nandagram pasture cabin and now the electricity has been restored. Also, he has made progress on Dharma the Bull’s outside pen expansion project at the Valley Barn, as well as on pressure washing and painting the valley board fences, when the weather has allowed. Spreading manure, chisel plowing, and disking areas in the Temple Garden still need to be done and will be pursued if the ground is dry enough. Otherwise, they will have to wait until spring.
  • Nila Gopala and his family departed for Hungary last Friday, leaving on good terms. He had completed about 80% of the work on Madhu the Bull’s shed and pen project at Nandagram. Caitanya Bhagavat (and Ray, if needed) will finish the project.
  • Caitanya Bhagavat and Balabhadra prabhu gave a ox training demonstration at Nandagram during the recent farm conference. Hari Chand showed he had been well-trained and well-cared for.
  • Caitanya Bhagavat continues to work with the ox, Hari Chand, for 1.5 hours every morning, along with Nandagram herd care, fence maintenance, and completing Madhu’s pen and shed.
  • Robert and Ranaka, along with input from Suchandra and Lila, have been working on compiling the end of the year flower and vegetable harvest totals, as well as pricing for the 2017 INV billing. The figures should be ready by the next monthly board meeting.
  • Robert has expressed an interest to learn how to operate farm equipment along with general building and fence maintenance, etc. Currently, he is assisting Ray with Dharma’s outside fence expansion project at the Valley Barn. Also, he is receiving training on operating farm equipment, and on milking.
  • Suchandra and Vidya will be giving a presentation at the upcoming joint board meeting

2. New Board Candidates

Currently, the Board has two open seats. In January, the Board will vote on the seats of the directors whose terms are expiring and review candidates for available seats. Individuals interested in getting involved with ECO-V can contact Ranaka.

3. Employee Manual

Vraja proposed an employee manual which will provide job descriptions for the various positions and outline company policies. She will work on a draft, to which others are invited to contribute and offer feedback.

4. Improving Community Culture

The Board discussed concerns over devotees, including those involved in ECO-V, leaving the New Vrindaban community due in part to considerable negativity within its culture. Several ideas were offered on how we can help to create a more positive atmosphere, both as an organization and as individuals.

5. ECO-V Website

Previously, Jamuna Jivani collected and wrote content for the website. Also, Sukhayanti contributed photos and text. Jaya Krsna and Makara are contributing photos to use.

6. Communication Person for IMCPA

Kalakantha requested Jamuna Jivani act as a liaison between ECO-V and the ISKCON Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture. The Board agreed to this arrangement.

7. 2017 Farm Conference Recap

Jamuna Jivani reported on the North American ISKCON Farm Conference that took place in New Vrindaban earlier in the month. New Vrindaban created a very pleasant setting for the conference with incredible support and service, and a beautiful facility. The whole conference ran smoothly, and the interactions among the participants were inspired. There were approximately 40 participants from USA, Canada, and Guyana. From ECO-V, Ranaka gave a tour of the Valley Barn facilities and spoke about New Vrindaban’s history of cow protection. Makara gave an informative seminar on water bath canning. Both Lalita Gopi and Ranaka were panelists in the Ahimsa Dairy Equation panel discussion.

The plan for future years is to have a similar, but larger, biennial conference, with small organizing conferences in between. IMCPA is currently scouting locations for future events. ECO-V offered to host again in 2019, which will mark the 50th anniversary of cow protection in New Vrindaban.

8. Autumn 2017 Joint Board Meetings

The upcoming joint board meetings in New Vrindaban will be held the weekend of November 10-12.

For regular updates please visit and like the ECO-V Facebook page.

If devotees use certain statements to demean other bhakti traditions, what to do?
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Thursday, November 30th, 2017
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Matanzas, Cuba

Connections in Cuba

“Are you Musulman?” asked one of the employees at the Starfield Resort.

“No, we are not Muslim,” Hayagriva answered back in Spanish.

Another employee asked if we were monks and the answer was positive.  A woman approached us about setting up an appointment to discuss reincarnation.  We are booked then for tomorrow morning.

Oleg, a Russian, came up to us by the ocean front and began to recite the pranatis (prayers) to our guru, Srila Prabhupada.  Quite amazing!  He happens to know the big shots amongst our swamis from the eastern block—Bhakti Vijnana and Indradyumna Swamis.  Unfortunately Oleg is well acquainted with the product of breweries.  We felt for him and pray he will take up the fight.

Some of the Russian and Canadian tourists have had a good experience with Krishna monks from their homeland.  They may even break into a jig upon seeing us, all in good fun.

Behind the work-out gym in downtown Matanzas, there lives Gonsalez, a seventy-four-year-old Reiki master, and he was host to our talk tonight.  He requested the topic: How energies can help transition a person’s higher consciousness! Basically, we spoke then on the transformation of shakti (energy) to the realm of bhakti (devotion).

We cited Arjuna as an example of someone whose enthusiasm toward duty was low; it was his guru, Krishna, who suggested he channel all talents and energies into love, and to transcend duty.

Life’s mission is to bring our lower nature to oblivion and permit elevated consciousness to prevail.

May the Source be with you!

4 km

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
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Varadero, Cuba

At the Edge of Cuba

It was some seven years ago, or so, that I sat on the grass outside our resort, called Memories, teaching the verse from Chapter Nine of the Bhagavad-gita.  Actually it was a memorization of raja vidya regarding the potent message of the Gita itself being the “king of knowledge” and the secret of all secrets.  When assimilated and put into practice, or into the world of action, it is joyfully performed.

The group, my students, memorized it well.  They rolled their Rs very well and found the Sanskrit language to be very mystical.  Pronunciation was just tops.

Since it is the day to celebrate Gita Jayanti, the anniversary of when the sacred dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna was spoken, I reflected on the event of five millennia ago.  Temples around the world call on congregants to come together and recite, in union, the seven hundred verses that contain actual secrets to life’s success.

Hayagriva and I honoured the Gita’s descent to the world at the Atlantic shore in Cuba.  We came to a volcanic cliff edge and sat/stood in meditation on the ocean’s might and how it is indeed one of Krishna’s opulences.  The ocean, its waves, and power of current, opened up our chakras of thought.  It brought to mind Chapter Ten, which highlights nature’s prominence in this world.  We also swam in the welcoming waters.  Both of us have been on a marathon of bhakti and felt that the swim and the sun was a way to oil our machines—bodies—and prepare for a helluvahectic week, teaching the Gita’s wisdom.  https://instagram.com/p/BcHYSX-Fwr7/

May the Source be with you!

6 km



Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
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Toronto, Ontario

Before Cuba

I took some time in packing and readying myself for the annual trip to Cuba.  There’s really not much to pack, to be honest.  Between myself and travelling companion, Hayagriva, we have our clothes, toiletries, bhakti books in Spanish, Indian spices to leave with Krishna devotees, and our own reading and writing material.  Hayagriva, of course, has his computer. https://instagram.com/p/BcE5Me2lfYo/

While it’s a day for placing installments into my carry-on suitcase, I also took the time for people.  There’s an actor friend who came to see me.  He’s been struggling with an addiction but is making headway into pulling away from his attachments.  Good for him.  He’s taking more refuge of Krishna.

There is also a woman, blonde, who has that striking resemblance to Joni Mitchell.  I had a few words with her, as well as Fred, who comes by almost every day to our Govinda’s for a great meal.  Fred works in retail and shows up quite exhausted after dealing with the Christmas madness.  Fred is from Timmins and has his connections with celebrity Shania Twain.

“She had a rough upbringing and lived for a while eating mustard sandwiches,” he said.

Anyway, I don’t really known Shania, only that she’s famous and was after my time.  I became a monk in ’73 so I missed a lot of the entertainment material.  Perhaps, I didn’t miss much.

What do you think, readers?  After Joni Mitchell was there much to listen to from the musical, secular point of view?

May the Source be with you!

3 km

Monday, November 27th, 2017
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Toronto, Ontario

A PM Trek

“Let’s take to walking to or through the Brickworks,” I suggested to Marshall and Mahaprabhu.  This is a section of the city I’ve mentioned before as my place of training.  Training is actually an awkward word to describe walking, because it comes natural to all of us.  It’s the endurance part of it, the marathon scope, which requires some mind over matter dynamics and qualifies this motion as some form of training.

Our trek to the ravine which led us to the old brick factory off of Bayview became a two hour pleasant endeavor.  It was actually a pleasure in the 4° C weather with sun upon us which made it a treat.  To confirm, at the onset, a stenciled message painted on the sidewalk read, “Be Kind to Yourself.”

Okay, we are, because merely by walking you are kind to yourself.  When we say ‘self’ we should refer to the whole being—body, mind, intellect and soul.  Ultimately the soul is the real ‘me’.  The body is a layer that you shed.  You, the soul, continue a journey at death.

The three of us became embodied by the tan-roofed warehouse at the Brickworks.  We approached the old edifice, as it was part of our route; we entered it, walked through and came out before reaching the ponds or wetlands.  In this way, we go through life entering bodies, make a temporary stay and then exit.

After the second hour, we arrived back from where we departed at 243 Avenue Road, the ISKCON Temple.

May the Source be with you!

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Sunday, November 26th, 2017
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Toronto, Ontario

Top Monks

Tapasa brahmacharyena
Samena ca dhamena ca

The above is a quote from the Srimad Bhagavatam, 6.1.13, and it is in reference to life as a Vedic monk.  Tapasa is defined as austerity.  Brahmachari means celibate practitioner.  Sama refers to control of the mind.  Dhama refers to a harnessing of the senses.

The above qualities are the natural semblances of an ascetic who accepts voluntary inconveniences for a higher end.  These austerities form the basis or foundation for a “good man.”  A healthy restraint of the mind and senses is a great way to prepare for the second phase of one’s life, the ashramcalled grhasta or householder lifestyle.

I raise this topic because a little extra saffron cloth came to visit us in Toronto today.  My support team for the U.S. walk, Hayagriva and Marshall, came to visit in the morning before our launch to Cuba on Wednesday.  It is a pleasure to have them.  Hayagriva has been giving a series of talks in the area—talks based on bhakti.  Yes, talks on bhakti basics.

By the way, my favourite brahmacharis, monks, from the Vedic literatures are Bhisma, whom we can hear about in the epic Mahabharat, and Hanuman, who is detailed in the Ramayana.  Incidentally they are both warriors, famous for their fortitude in protecting the vulnerable.  They are loyal, faithful and demonstrate the highest level of servitorship.

Narada Muni is another favourite.

May the Source be with you!

2 km

Saturday, November 25th, 2017
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Toronto, Ontario

Happy Times?

When you step outside in the dark you are liable to see lights, not necessarily the luminaries of the sky, galaxies or the milky way, like the twinkle twinkle little stars the skies above Utah.  It’s actually all those Christmas lights which pump up the bucks for the optimum cash flow of the year.

The lights of November and December don’t always get me “lit.”  I’m a Scrooge in spirit for the commercial hype.  I do love Jesus but not the Christmas that is not his.

Anyway, may we tolerate the yuletide.  I can think, however, of the optimism just around the corner. In four days there is something called Gita Jayanti, the birth of the ‘words’ spoken by Krishna and Arjuna.  Vaishnavas will celebrate the occasion.

As I walked from Rasesvara’s condo, at Richmond and Spadina, to home, I was witnessing the fluff of this season and it came to mind that I hope Gita Jayanti will not rise and fall like “All Saints Day,” which has become almost completely lost in the ghoulish Halloween we now know.  I hope that Easter might return to Jesus and take the Easter eggs from the bunnies’ hands.

I’ll admit that the stroll was pretty, and Queen West remains as one of the most hip streets of the nation.  It’s dominated by the youth and here, on Saturday night, you’re likely to feel some kind of hope.  It’s hard, though, when you hear that Sufis in the number of over 300 were killed by ISIS in Egypt.  Our guru, Prabhupada, had admiration for this group of devotional people, the Sufis.

It’s tragic really.  Very, very tragic!

Thanks, Corry, my cousin, for coming to visit after so many years.

May the Source be with you!

7 km

Ratha Yatra festival in Santiago de Chile (Album with…
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Ratha Yatra festival in Santiago de Chile (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Lord Krishna stresses the importance of remembering Him. One‘s memory of Krishna is revived by chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krishna. By this practice of chanting and hearing the sound vibration of the Supreme Lord, one’s ear, tongue and mind are engaged. This mystic meditation is very easy to practice, and it helps one attain the Supreme Lord. (Bhagavad-Gita 8.8 Purport)
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ISKCON Auckland NZ: 2017 (Album with photos)
Kalasamvara Das: Today we celebrated Rathyatra and Gita Jayanti!!
By giving out the mercy on this beautiful summers day by being part of the Xmas parades which are full of transcendental fun and are so easy to arrange.
One just has to turn up and take part the people are already there, (that’s hundreds and thousands) who turn up for there annual Xmas parade.
But the difference is that by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada who wanted this Rathyatra festival in all the cities around the world they get the opportunity to see the wonderful devotees dancing in ecstasy hear the holy names receive transcendental literature take prasadam and become liberated just by seeing the beautiful forms of Lord Jagannath, lady Subhudra and Baladev riding through the streets on there beautiful Rath cart.
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The Secret Of Chanting With Bhakti. Sacinandana Swami: It’s…
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The Secret Of Chanting With Bhakti.
Sacinandana Swami: It’s almost a paradox - only when you stop wanting to enjoy chanting for yourself will the chanting produce unlimited nectar. To understand this mystery we must ask: “What is bhakti? What is devotional chanting?”
It means you chant, not for yourself, but for Krishna. “In what way?” Anukulyena! You do it with a favorable mood – that of wanting to give pleasure to Krishna. In this way a kirtana leader can think: “I want the devotees to chant nicely and for Krishna to relish their call.” Thus, activity for Krishna is not done mindlessly.
Krishna has many expansions; you can chant for Nrsimhadeva’s pleasure or for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha Syamasundara, etc.
In general, devotional service means that you must learn to absorb your consciousness in three things so that your activity becomes bhakti (bhakti yoga or devotional service in Krishna consciousness).
What are the secrets of bhakti?
anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ�
jñāna-karmādy-anāvṛtam�
ānukūlyena kṛṣṇānu-�
śīlanaṁ bhaktir uttamā
(Brs. 1.1.11)
Devotional service or bhakti means:
i. Activity
ii. For Krishna
iii. In a favorable mood
This you have to learn.
This is called bhakti. Such activities are not jnana (to gain knowledge), nor for our liberation, and they are also not karma (for our sense enjoyment). They are for Krishna.
When you do this, then your practice becomes very sweet, full of taste and you will be able to give up material sense enjoyment even though you may be surrounded by cars, mobile phones and computers.
It is important to perform our devotional practice in this way, for as Srila Prabhupada said:
“Only by drinking the nectar of chanting and hearing the pastimes of the Lord can one forget the intoxication of material existence.” (SB 3.21.17 pp):

All India Padayatra (Album with photos) Acharya Dasa: On 25 and…
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All India Padayatra (Album with photos)
Acharya Dasa: On 25 and 26 All India Padayatra was at Udupi. There were 3 days Religious Convention. Padayatris were invited by the organizers for the convention.
So three days All India Padayatris attended the program. Lakhs of people attended the program. When we entered the pandal we were welcomed by the chief of Pejawar Matha. Each one of us was offered a garland. He also performed Arti of our Lordships. Every day we performed Mangal Arti in the pandal and each day we got the chance to be on stage and perform kirtan. It was a wonderful gathering. Many of them also bought books from us. We had arranged a wonderful bookstall there.
For the pleasure of Sri Sri Nitai Guarsundar, Srila Prabhupada and Gurudev we would like to announce the book distribution score of All India Padayatra on 25 and 26 Nov 2017.
Mahabig Books - 1380
Big Books - 27
Small Books - 143
Total Books - 1550
Sri Sri Nitai Gaursundar ki jai…
Srila Prabhupada ki Jai…
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“Has Society lost faith in faith? Does it have meaning in the modern world?”
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Hare KrishnaBy Radhanath Swami

The debate started with Ken Follet defining the word faith and sharing his thought on why faith had no place in our society. Radhanath Swami spoke in opposition first, arguing that giving up artificial faith makes us eligible to find genuine faith. As the debate proceeded, it swung to become a debate on religion versus science, but a member of the audience, Jonathan, who studied Philosophy and Religion at Cambridge University brought it back. He mentioned that we must have faith in something. We can have faith in empirical science, but that is still faith. Therefore, we can never lose our inherent faith by definition. The debate was closed by Ajhan Brahma for the motion and Asad Dhunna who was against the motion. Continue reading "“Has Society lost faith in faith? Does it have meaning in the modern world?”
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Jananivas Prabhu Speaks About the Chakra Installation
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The Grand Installation Ceremony of the two remaining Chakras onto the domes of Sri Sri Radha Madhava and Lord Nrsimhadeva is only 69 days away! This historic event will mark another milestone in the progress of the construction leading up to the Grand Opening in 2022.

In this recent interview His Grace Jananivas prabhu expresses the importance of the installation of the Chakras on par with the laying of the Ananta Sesa Deity during the cornerstone ceremony by Srila Prabhupada personally in 1972. It permanently establishes the temple and brings the blessings and protection of Sudarshana Chakra.

To make a donation and sponsor an abhisheka for Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s and/or Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Chakra during the installation ceremony on February 7th, please go here: https://tovp.org/donate/once-in-a-lifetime-chakra-abhisheka-seva-opportunity/

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Kirtan In A Shanty Town (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday we went on samkirtan in a Shanty Town just outside of Durban, South Africa. People there live well below the poverty line and were extremely happy to receive prasadam. As our kirtan party wove its way through the small lanes of the township people spontaneously joined in and chanted and danced with us in great happiness. Such is the great mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
“The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is based on this principle: chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra at every moment, as much as possible, both inside and outside of the temples, and, as far as possible, distribute prasāda. …. Simply by liberal distribution of prasāda and saṅkīrtana, the whole world can become peaceful and prosperous.”
[ SB 4.12.10 purport ]
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Launch of Devotee Care Course in ISKCON NVCC Pune
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Hare KrishnaBy Anand Caitanya das

In the last 2 years, with the help of HG Rasamandala Prabhu, the committee has developed a Devotee Care Course. The course was officially launched in Pune in November, 2017 and will be conducted again in Pune in January, 2018. The Devotee Care Committee is a strategic planning team appointed by ISKCON GBC to embed the culture of care in ISKCON temple communities all over the world. The Devotee Care committee has been in action from past many years and comprises of devotees from all over the world. HG Revati Raman Prabhu is the Chairman and HG Gauranga Prabhu is the Divisional Director of the Devotee Care Committee. Continue reading "Launch of Devotee Care Course in ISKCON NVCC Pune
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Do we need only devotional principles to change our past’s influences – can other things help?
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Sun Love Feast – December 3rd, 2017 – Vedic discourse by His Grace Mahabhagavat prabhu
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His Grace Mahabhagavat Das: His Grace Mahabhagavat Das, is a disciple of His Grace Sriman Sankarshan Das Adhikari. Mahabhagavat Das along with his spouse are very senior well respected devotees in Toronto and are often associated along with the names of Vaisesika Prabhu for expanding the Sankirtan initiative across the GTA and South Western Ontario. Together as a family they have made preaching their life mission and will go beyond their limits to ensure that Srila Prabhupada’s books are being distributed.






 11.00 - 11.15      Tulsi Puja
11.15  - 11.30     Guru Puja                                    
11:30 - 11:55     Aarti & Kirtan                                  
11.55  - 12.00    Sri Nrsingadeva Prayers            
12.00 - 1:00     Vedic discourse
  1.00 - 1.30      Closing Kirtan
  1.30 - 2.00     Sanctified Free Vegetarian Feast




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Saphala Ekadasi
Fasting.....................on Wed Dec 13,2017
Breakfast................  on  Thu Dec 14 ,2017 b/w 7.35am-10.30am

Every fortnight, we observe Ekadasi, a day of prayer and meditation. On this day we fast (or simplify our meals and abstain from grains and beans), and spend extra time reading the scriptures and chanting the auspicious Hare Krishna mantra.By constantly ‘exercising’ our minds through regular japa we can train our senses to push the threshold of contentment.
English audio glorification of all Ekadasis is available here 

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Japathon-Congregational Mantra Meditation

Next date is to be announced shortly!

The chanting is a spiritual call for the Lord and His Energy to give protection to the conditioned soul.japa, when performed with focus and attention, can subdue the agitating effects of one’s mind and senses. The senses, of which the mind is also one, are constantly being stimulated by the external world  - by gross and subtle matter.
If you have not chanted before, and would like to participate in this program, we will be very happy to show how you can do this.
All welcome. We’ll loan you a set of Beads!


Sunday School
To register,contact us
Email:sundayschool108@gmail.com
Call:647.893.9363

The Sunday School provides fun filled strategies through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games that present Vedic Culture to children. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him. School
The Sunday School follows the curriculum provided by the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC).

Monthly sankirtan Festival(MSF)
“One who has life can preach, and one who preaches gets life.”(Previous Acaryas)
Every member of ISKCON should have the opportunity to make advancement in Krishna consciousness by preaching.We encourage everyone to come out and participate and make Srila Prabhupada happy.

Please contact:
Dharma Dasa- dharandev58@gmail.com-647.892.0739(Mississauga and Brampton regions)

The Mentorship Program

Please note that registration in the Mentorship System is now a mandatory requirement for all initiation requests at ISKCON Brampton.It

1.Facilitates  and nurtures devotees aspiring for first and second Initiation.    
2.One-on-One personal follow up on a regular basis.
3.Systematic training to devotees in matters of Philosophy, Sadhna, Vaishnava behavior, etiquette, Lifestyle and attitudes.

To find details please click here

Gift Shop

Are you looking for some amazing gift items which are less expensive and more beautiful for your loved ones for festivals or many other occasions??
Our boutique is stocked with an excellent range of products, perfect for gifts or as souvenirs of your visit. It offers textiles, jewellery, incense, devotional articles, musical instruments, books, and CDs inspired by Indian culture.We're open on all Sundays and celebrations marked in our annual calendar.

Canadian Opera Singer and Trudeau Confidante to Make Pilgrimage to Sri Mayapur Dham
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Hare KrishnaBy Jaya Govinda dasa

Vancouver, BC - One of Canada's fasting rising young opera stars, Dustin Hiles, first met the devotees seven years ago in Winnipeg, MB, while campaigning as a candidate for the provincial Liberal Party of Canada. After his staff put together a list of temples and mandirs for him to visit, he eventually made it to 108 Chestnut Street where the devotees invited him, and his team, to hear about Krishna and take prasadam. This meeting had a profound effect on Dustin who, after a few weeks of sadhu sanga, susspended his campaign and joined the devotees on a cross country road trip to the Vancouver Ratha Yatra. Almost a decade on Dustin is now an aspiring disciple of HH. Gopal Krisna Goswami. Continue reading "Canadian Opera Singer and Trudeau Confidante to Make Pilgrimage to Sri Mayapur Dham
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Hema Malini ji visits Sri Krishna Arjuna Iskcon Temple (Album…
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Hema Malini ji visits Sri Krishna Arjuna Iskcon Temple (Album with photos)
Known artist & Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Mathura, U.P. Smt. Hema Malini ji visits Sri Krishna Arjuna Temple on 1st December 2017.
After her performance at International Gita Mahotsava, Kurukshetra she decided to take darshans of upcoming Grand Sri Krishna Arjuna Temple, Jyotisar, Kurukshetra for the second time as she visited in 2016 also.
She was very happy with the rapid progress of the ongoing construction & spoke very pleasant words for Srila Prabhupada & ISKCON.
Find them here: https://goo.gl/sQSMrX