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By the GBC

Srila Prabhupada expressed in the pages of Srimad-Bhagavatam (10.3.23, purport) his own protective feelings about ISKCON: “Devaki and her husband, Vasudeva, were assured that their child was the Supreme Personality of Godhead and could not be killed by Kamsa, but because of affection, as they thought of Kamsa’s previous atrocities, they were simultaneously afraid that Krsna would be killed. This is why the word suvismita has been used. Similarly, we are also astounded upon thinking of whether this movement will be killed by the asuras or will continue to advance without fear.” Continue reading "GBC: Protecting the Reputation & Ensuring the Endurance of ISKCON
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 26 January 2010, Cape Town, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 7.3.33)

In spite of all our transcendental knowledge still, we are running out of time. Everyone gets caught like that. We are running out of time. A lot of time is spent in preparation for better times to come but for how long are we preparing!?

Then one day, from the preparation stage, we just go straight into the “run-out-of-time” stage. This is actually how things move along. Therefore one must be quite resolute in Krsna consciousness and say, “I’ll do it NOW! I’ll do something NOW! I’ll get serious NOW! I will not postpone it.”

This stage of devotion is nista (steadiness) and this is the beginning; the stage where spiritual life begins to enter into the realm of taste, a higher taste!

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Joan Fielder, also known as “Jamuna” by the devotees, had been visiting New Gokula farm on and off for around twenty years.

In the last few years she was a regular at the Bhakti tree in Newcastle where she loved to talk to the devotees, listen to kirtan and have nice prasadam.

At a recent Friday evening program, after listening to the kirtan and sitting to take her meal, she had an attack and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Unfortunately, Jamuna, who was 87, passed away while in the ambulance. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and devotees. Her last moments were in the Bhakti Tree after kirtan and prasadam.

May Lord Krishna bless her soul to continue the journey back home, back to Godhead.

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, April 2012, Radhadesh, Belgium, Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya Lila 200-250)

In spiritual life, we are all facing challenges. We are aiming at a very high goal but we do not want to approach it with fanaticism where we are just going to push ourselves into the most austere situation and try to maintain it. No, sometimes we have to take small steps but we should never take a step back! One should not go backward in spiritual life. Whenever one has accepted a level of higher commitment, one must maintain it!

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HH Mahavishnu Swami and Harinama Ruci devotees.
In Goloka Vrindavan, all speeches are songs, all steps of walking are dancing, everything is just sweet nectar, and the constant companion in everyone’s heart is the sweet sound of Krishna’s flute.
HH Mahavishnu Swami with Harinama Ruci devotees inspiring the street-artist joining the Harinama by playing his musical instrument
Wherever Maharaji and the devotees go, they always try to enlighten people to take Prabhupada’s books and take part of the chanting and singing Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra in the ways under the circumstances that people are with the available facilities ~
Krishna’s devotee-s are the Artist of all artisits ~ All talents and abilities are because of Krishna’s love to His devotees and the devotees’ love for Krishna ~

Spiritual life sometimes may seem lonely as it’s extremely challenging for determination to go against the material flow, to go against the social trends of fashion, to endure the heat and cold of material temperatures, for getting out of the external layers and layers of material coverings from millions of repeated birth-and-deaths, which people are so bound up by their personal material desires, which are the causes of sufferings ~

Therefore, one must strive for on-going advancing on the path of pure devotional services to Guru and Krishna, faithfully with patience, starting from the hearing and chanting the Hare-Krishna Maha-Mantra ~

Let the body and mind be 24 hours engaging in hearing, chanting, remembering and serving Krishna in all circumstances ~

Simple-Living + High-Thinking ~ ~ ~
Simple-Living for Krishna + High-Thinking for Krishna ~
Krishna Consciousness life is ever-lasting promising to all souls ~
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( Singing+ distributing books in the Boulevards around the toppest Tower Taipei-101 area, blissfully bringing up the good fortune to the people, 2017.April-2.)
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Jaya Nityananda Gauranga ~
Sri Harinama Sankirtana Ki Jaya ~
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“ Hare Krsna” TV launched!
Hare Krsna TV Channel is an effort to celebrate the diverse cultural elements of our planet, all weaved together with the strong bond of Krishna consciousness.
* 7 hours of fresh content daily
* 3 distinct time bands: Breaking Dawn / Afternoon / Evening
* Content from across 6 continents
* Engaging and Exclusive World-Music content
* Thought provoking discourses on ancient Indian Vedic texts in English
* Popular talks by the most prolific and entertaining speakers
On the occasion of Janmashtami, we feel privileged and grateful to share with you the HARE KRSNA TV app for android devices.
You can download it on your android smartphone from the following link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.harekrsnatv.app&hl=en
You can also watch the HARE KRSNA TV on your computer screen at http://harekrsnalive.com/
With this streaming app, you can experience the grace of the Hare Krsna movement popularly known as ISKCON flowing into your life
As we evolve, we will feature amazing content from around 600 ISKCON Centres worldwide and showcase the best of Music, Events, Yatras, Kirtans, Bhajans, Lectures, Documentaries, Talks, Entertaining stories, Food shows, Lifestyle content, Children’s shows, Vedic analysis, Geeta Discourses and much more…
Here is the current programming lineup
#1 RECITATION : Bhagavad Gita - ‘As It Is’
The most important text of Indian culture is passionately narrated by the best of the ISKCON speakers, from around the world. The treasure of Srila Prabhupada’s glorious translation is shared through fascinating tales and anecdotes that make for an engaging show
#2 SATVIK : Cook for the Higher Taste
The passion and joy of cooking the most delicious yet nutritious recipes from the world of ISKCON which runs over 100 restaurants around the world. Featuring facts on nutrition and the spiritual significance of ‘Satvik’ or ‘Pure’ food for human life
#3 KIRTAN: When the Soul Sings
The essence of ISKCON is ‘Bhakti Yoga’ and its clearly reflected in the infectious ‘Kirtans’ of the Hare Krsna devotees from around the world. We bring to you the best of the magical Kirtans, throughout the day and each one is going to lift your spirits to deliver eternal joy
#4 KINGDOM OF WISDOM
ISKCON’s core is formed by deep knowledge of the divine and Lord Krishna is revered for his wise ways of living life. We bring to you curated wisdom offerings from the wisest and most influential personalities from the world of ISKCON and brighten your way to this kingdom of wisdom
#5 Q&A SHOWS THE WAY
The seeking spirit is always encouraged at ISKCON. Come and explore the world of Krishna Consciousness and get answers to your every question on life & beyond
#6 THE HIGHER TRUTH: ISKCON Documentaries
Discover the world of ISKCON through the most thought provoking documentaries made by passionate filmmakers from around the world. Each one is is a class apart and has been made by absolute surrender to the divine
#7 PATH OF THE PLAYFUL : Kids Animated Stories
ISKCON has always revered the playfulness of Krishna through the children of its devotees. This show is completely dedicated to our little playful Krishnas who are sure to enjoy amazing stories from the world of ISKCON and Lord Krishna
#8 RHYTHM DIVINE: Vaishnava Bhajans
Singing in praise of the divine and forming an eternal bond with the Lord has been the highlight of the ISKCON movement. We bring to you the best bhajans from around the world, that will take you on a rhythmic joyride to discover the divinity within
#9 GURU’S GRACE : Radhanath Swami Lectures
Much respected and honoured worldwide for being one of the the most influential and prolific spiritual guides of our time, His Holiness Radhanath Swami will mesmerise us with his pearls of wisdom
#10 LIFE AT ISKCON
A life dedicated in the service of the divine and inspiring generations after generations to leave the path of destruction and discover everlasting joy, love, peace and harmony with fellow humans … is what makes the the life of these extraordinary folks so graceful. We feature them all with great reverence
#11 HOW I CAME TO KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS
With millions of devotees and each one speaking the language of love, this show will feature several human stories from around the world and show us how and what makes the ISKCON movement the most inspiring phenomenon of the human race
#12 ISKCON RATH YATRA
Although there are many variety of events conducted by ISKCON, Rath-Yatras are the most interesting, colourful, musical and exciting roadshows that also touch upon the lives of several non-devotees who witness and participate in the joy of celebrating life. We feature the most vivid and assorted Rath-Yatras from around the world
The channel is set to launch soon on Android & IOS also in some MSO & DTH on INDIA. Its currently Broadcasted on Real Tv In Australia , & ZTV4u in Netherlands , Germany , Sweden & neighbouring areas.
A feed is also available through live streaming on www.harekrsnalive.com

The Law of Large Numbers.
Vaisesika das: “In probability theory, the law of large numbers (LLN) is a theorem that describes the results of performing the same experiment a large number of times. According to the law, the average of the results obtained from a large number of trials should be close to the expected value, and will tend to become closer as more trials are performed.” (Wikipedia)
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By the GBC

Srila Prabhupada wrote: “Now this displeasing of godbrothers has already begun and gives me too much agitation in my mind. Our Gaudiya Math people fought with one another after the demise of Guru Maharaja but my disciples have already begun fighting even in my presence. So I am greatly concerned about it . . . Material nature means dissension and disagreement, especially in this Kali yuga. But, for this Krsna consciousness movement its success will depend on agreement, even though there are varieties of engagements. In the material world there are varieties, but there is no agreement. In the spiritual world there are varieties, but there is agreement. That is the difference. The materialist without being able to adjust the varieties and the disagreements makes everything zero. They cannot come into agreement with varieties, but if we keep Krsna in the center, then there will be agreement in varieties. 15 This is called unity in diversity. I am therefore suggesting that all our men meet in Mayapur every year during the birth anniversary of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. With all GBC and senior men present we should discuss how to make unity in diversity. But, if we fight on account of diversity, then it is simply the material platform. Please try to maintain the philosophy of unity in diversity. That will make our movement successful.” (Letter to Kirtanananda, October 18, 1973) Continue reading "GBC: Maintaining the Principle of Unity in Diversity
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Dearest Jayapataka Maharaj, Please accept my most humble obeisances on this very auspicious day of your Vyasa Puja. All glories to our most glorious spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. I am eternally indebted to Srila Prabhupada for connecting me to you and allowing me to be in your intimate association. For last 41 years, I have […]

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Yesterday, in a beach town on the Gold Coast just north of Brisbane, we had a wonderful kirtan program leading up to the marriage ceremony of my disciples Bhakta Jiggy and Kaishori Sindhu dasi, which takes place this Sunday. Bada Haridas, Sri Prahlada and myself chanted for over 3 hours. The devotees, who are coming for the wedding from all over the world, danced in great happiness. Great to be “Downunder” with so many sweet devotees!

Вчера в одном городке на Золотом Побережье к северу от Брисбана у нас была чудная программа с киртаном, предваряющая свадебную церемонию моих учеников Бхакты Джигги и Кайшори Синдху даси, которая пройдет в это воскресенье. Бада Харидас, Шри Прахлада и я пели больше 3 часов. Преданные, съехавшиеся на свадьбу со всего мира, танцевали в полном счастьи. Здорово оказаться “вверх тормашками” со столь многими милыми преданными!

Camden Town is London’s hippest part of London, attracting thousands of tourists daily. We have been preaching here since 17 years and now we managed to open a nice centre. A four story building just off the high street.

We have daily prasad distribution, yoga classes, plans to open a juice bar but the main thing is we have an oasis for devotees to live and hold the Friday Feast , a chance to give Krishna to the conditioned souls, requesting the devotees blessings.
Your servant
Parasuram das

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Srila Prabhupada: The Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna appeared before us just a little prior to the beginning of Kali-yuga, and He returned to His eternal home practically at the commencement of Kali-yuga. While He was present, He exhibited everything by His different activities. He spoke the Bhagavad-gita specifically and eradicated all pretentious principles of religiosity. And prior to His departure from this material world, He empowered Sri Vyasadeva through Narada to compile the messages of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, and thus both the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad-Bhagavatam are like torchbearers for the blind people of this age. In other words, if men in this age of Kali want to see the real light of life, they must take to these two books only, and their aim of life will be fulfilled. Srila Prabhupada’s purport to SB 1.3.43
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Srila Prabhupada: This Krsna consciousness movement is the greatest boon to humanity because it keeps one always engaged in Krsna’s service. The devotees think of Krsna, act for Krsna, eat for Krsna, sleep for Krsna and work for Krsna. Thus everything is engaged in the service of Krsna. A total life in Krsna consciousness saves one from material contamination. Srila Prabhupada; SB 4.30.19 purport
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Willing & Able.
Sutapa Das: Various leadership responsibilities, whether manager, mother or mentor, offer us the privileged opportunity in assisting people to excel. Though the most rewarding role in life, they all come with a good dose of frustration and annoyance. How many times has your sincere and informed advice been received with unresponsiveness and neglect? What to do when faced with ingratitude and irrationality? How long should one persevere? What’s the point at which you ’leave them to it’? Sensing the appropriate time to let go is one of the most important elements in any leader’s job description – it should be neither premature, nor delayed.
While making that call, here’s something to consider: for someone to change, they need to be willing and able. Sometimes people are able but not willing. The inertia is essentially a motivation issue since we’ve failed to ‘sell’ the idea to them. Intimidation, criticism and threats are neither effective nor sustainable – we must generate genuine inspiration, willingness and drive. Other times, people are willing but not able. They want to change but they just don’t know how. The best leaders don’t shy away from the hard work that goes into walking through an experience with someone. It’s not just about charismatic speeches and fantastic visions, but systematic empowerment, frontline mentoring, and one-to-one face-time investment.
We must know what we’re dealing with – the key to progression is to understand the block.
Allen Ginsberg, the beat poet who was at the cutting edge of the counter culture, beautifully summarized Swami Prabhupada’s leadership approach; patience, humor and regiment were essential ingredients in cooking up the revolution: “Swami Bhaktivedanta came to the USA and went swiftly to the archetype spiritual neighborhood, the New York Lower East Side, and installed intact an ancient, perfectly preserved piece of street India. He adorned a storefront as his ashram and adored Krishna therein and by patience and good humor, singing, chanting and expounding Sanskrit terminology day by day established Krishna consciousness in the psychedelic (mind manifesting) center of America East. To choose to attend to the Lower East Side, what kindness and humility and intelligence!”

KK Bindu #397: Where is bhakti to be found?
Srila Prabhupada: I beg to submit herewith that by the Grace of Sri Krishna through His mercy personified—my spiritual master, I have realized it most thoroughly that going “Back to Godhead” is the highest privilege of mankind and that is the supreme perfection of human life.
Unfortunately, the present day human civilization is very much attracted with the beauty of Apara Prakrti the illusory material Nature and as such they are overpowered by a demoniac form of propensity in the atheistic set up of civilization manifested in the matter of sense gratification. This tendency is dangerously harmful to the real progress of life.
The aim of life should be to make a sincere effort to go “Back to Godhead” but contrary to this, the tendency is to go back to hell or in the cycle of evolutionary animal life as it is described in the 16th chapter of Bhagavad-gita.
Please therefore save them from the great falldown. Believe me or not, I have got the clue of going “Back to Godhead” just after leaving my present material body and in order to take along with me all my contemporary men and women of the world, I have started my paper “Back to Godhead” as one of the means to the way.
Please do not think of me as an wonderful or a mad man when I say that I shall go “Back to Godhead” after leaving my present material body! It is quite possible for everyone and all of us.
In the Bhagavad-gita it is said very clearly that whosoever may adopt the specific principle of accepting Sri Krishna the Personality of Godhead, he will be able to achieve the highest transcendental goal of life,—never mind what he is either a born untouchable, a fallen woman, a laborer or a man dealing in rupees annas pies. His being so, what is there difficulty for a pious “Brahmin” and devoted king for going “Back to Godhead”? Everyone should therefore adopt this principle of going “Back to Godhead” in order to get released from the world of miseries, with temporary existence.
This fact is corroborated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu as the practical demonstrator of Bhagavad-gita and as the most magnanimous incarnation of Sri Krishna—the Personality of Sri Krishna Caitanya has made the path of going “Back to Godhead” so easy for every one that even a boy of the world can swim across the ocean of religiosity, although it is injected with so many dangerous animals ready to devour up a fallen person in that great massive water. I have simply adopted the easy method of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu just suitable to the modern people in general. As such I am feeling as sure of going “Back to Godhead” as I feel without any doubt after taking my dinner that I have eaten to my satisfaction. This feeling is a necessary concomitant factor of the great science of devotional service in the approved line of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
I am therefore very eager to broadcast the secret of my success to all men and women of the world as a natural consequence and I am seeking your excellency’s help and co-operation in this great attempt of transcendental service.
I am enclosing herewith 12 (twelve) copies of “Back to Godhead” (I to XII) for your excellency’s reference. If possible kindly go through them all and I am sure that your honour will understand me right about my assertion. If it is not so possible, your excellency can kindly give a glance over the head lines only, and I am sure that will also give your excellency an idea of my definite assertion.
To make a world wide propaganda for this most essential service to humanity, it is necessary that your excellency will stretch the helping hand necessary in this matter, as your exalted honour is personally fit also to do this job. Although the method is very simple for universal adoption, it is not possible for me to express in this letter all the words that I wish to tell your honour. As such, I am seeking an interview with your honour herewith. When your excellency will see personally the papers and programme of work about my bona fides, I am sure your excellency will be interested in co-operating with me. There is immense work to be done so far India’s spiritual asset is concerned and I think the Govt. may take up the matter scientifically for the good of all men. India’s specific culture demands that there should be a ministry of spiritual affairs to save the great culture of “Bharatavarsa”.
I am crying alone in the wilderness at the present moment. So please help me in this noble cause and oblige.
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From a Letter of His Divine Grace to: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of Indian Union
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By Parasuram dasa

Camden Town is London's hippest part of London, attracting thousands of tourists daily. We have been preaching here since 17 years and now we managed to open a nice centre. A four story building just off the high street. We have daily prasad distribution, yoga classes, plans to open a juice bar but the main thing is we have an oasis for devotees to live and hold the Friday Feast , a chance to give Krishna to the conditioned souls, requesting the devotees blessings. Continue reading "New Preaching Centre in Camden Town, London
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By the GBC

Srila Prabhupada wrote: “I have formed this GBC for that purpose, to keep the devotional standards at the highest level and at the same time to manage a world-wide 14 organization.” (Letter to Rupanuga, November 4, 1970) Although most management takes place locally, a number of global functions for which the GBC is responsible need funding and staffing for effective operation. As Srila Prabhupada explains in the Bhagavad-gita (12.10, purport): “Every endeavor requires land, capital, organization, and labor. Just as in business one requires a place to stay, some capital to use, some labor, and some organization to expand, so the same is required in the service of Krishna.” Continue reading "GBC: Configuring Zones and Assigning Overseers – Resourcing ISKCON Global Services
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Dearest Jayapataka Maharaj, Please accept my most humble obeisances on this very auspicious day of your Vyasa Puja. All glories to our most glorious spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. I am eternally indebted to Srila Prabhupada for connecting me to you and allowing me to be...

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