Bhakti Recovery Group Expands Service with Special Events in US
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Photo by Min An. In a transformational initiative to bridge spiritual healing and personal growth, the Bhakti Recovery Group (BRG) is gearing up to host an empowering convention in Alachua on September 23-24th. Rooted in the principles of Bhakti yoga and the 12-step recovery process, this event aims to provide devotees with the tools and […]

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Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari Klungkung
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It was my pleasure to again visit the beautiful Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari temple in Klungkung, Bali. We have five main temples in Bali and quite a number of smaller preaching centres.

Every week the devotees come together for aroti, kirtan and to study the sastras. Prasadam is served at the end. This evening was Bhagavad-gita study and we were reading from the sixth chapter – Dhyana-yoga.

I was told that a few months ago fourteen devotees finished their Bhakti Sastri studies online under the Mayapur Institute.

Indian Independence Day
Giriraj Swami

From my book I’ll Build You a Temple: The Juhu Story:

On August 15, Indian Independence Day, some of the tenants assembled in the garden at noon, stood in silence for a minute before the small statue of Gandhi, and then proceeded with their annual celebration—garlanding the statue, hoisting the flag, singing the national anthem, and distributing sweets.

“Where is the question of independence?” Prabhupada challenged as Hari-sauri gave him his massage on the balcony adjoining his bedroom. “We are all dependent at every step on Krishna’s mercy. The Indians struggled to become independent of the British, but who is independent of the laws of material nature?”

Prabhupada cited the ongoing drought in England, which was afflicting many people: the vegetation was drying up, animals were being killed prematurely because there was no fodder, factories in Wales were closing, and there was talk of importing water. “No one can do anything about it, and they think it is all happening by chance,” Prabhupada said. “There is not a single person in the whole world who actually knows anything.”

“No one except you, Srila Prabhupada,” Hari-sauri commented.

“Is that just flattery, or do you actually acknowledge that?” Prabhupada asked, smiling.

Hari-sauri assured him that it was not just empty praise and, as he related in his diary, “Prabhupada accepted it with pleasure as a heartfelt submission.”

Ratha Yatra Festival Canterbury 2023
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Parasuram das Reverend Dr Willian Adam, Archdeacon of Canterbury, kindly greeted the Rathayatra procession outside the historic Cathedral of Canterbury, considered the oldest Christian monument that dates back to the year 597. The Archdeacon recited some beautiful prayers and we had a nice exchange. There is a famous statue of Jesus called the “Welcoming Christ”,
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Devotion in Diversity Marks This Bhakti “Renaissance Man”
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In a world driven by specialization, some individuals break the mold, embracing multiple passions and roles to enrich their lives and communities. Damodara Katha Das, a spirited soul residing at the Gita Nagari Eco Farm, is a remarkable example of such a modern-day Renaissance man. With an intriguing journey and a tapestry of talents, he […]

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Online Course Offers an Exploration of the Vedic Universe with Devotee Scientist
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The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will offer an Online Cosmology Seminar from September 24-October, 9, 2023. The instructor for this informative offering will be Giridhari Dasa (Dr. Tiziano Valentinuzzi).  Giridhari holds a Ph.D. in Astronomy from Padua University (Italy) and has studied Vedic scriptures for nearly 30 years. His extensive research on Vastu, […]

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