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Photos of Nityananda Trayodasi 2017 from Bhaktivedanta Manor (Album with HR photos)
Please find below photos from Lord Nityananda Prabhu’s
Appearance Day at Bhaktivedanta Manor.
By Malati Devi Dasi Of course, Srila Prabhupada did something wonderful that no other previous acharya had done, and that is he actually brought life to the words of Lord Caitanya who said that His names will be chanted in every town and village. Prior to Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the west, this "every town and village" was limited to the sphere of Bharat Varsh, to India. It was considered unholy for a saintly man or a sadhu to leave India. Lord Caitanya said every town and village. Those with higher vision such as Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, they understood and they were promoting in this way. Srila Prabhupada accepted their instruction and made it his life and soul. Because he did that, we have the good fortune of having the example of a nitya siddha devotee who came to personally instruct us how to become devotees. By his mercy, he is still doing that today. Continue reading "From Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir – Srimad Bhagavatam class, February 10, 2017
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Gita verse-by-verse Podcast
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We are pleased and excited to announce the wonderful success of the first TOVP fundraising tour of 2017 in Gujarat, India. Pledges were in excess of $1.5 million and we left with the overwhelming feeling that Lord Nityananda is Himself in charge of this historic project and is blessing us.
On January 28th, under the shelter of Lord Nityananda’s Padukas and Lord Nrsimha’s Sitari, the TOVP Team consisting of Jananivas prabhu, Ambarisa prabhu, Mother Svaha and Braja Vilas prabhu made their way to Gujarat for a nine day tour of the cities of Vallabh Vidyanagar, Baroda, Surat and Ahmedabad, organized by His Grace Yasomatinandana prabhu. We held programs at all the major temples as well as with private groups of business people, speaking simply and plainly the glories of this project. We didn’t know what to expect considering the uncertain financial situation in India.
To our amazement and surprise, the devotees all came forward with their pledges, even some that had donated before. In Surat the Bhakti Vrksha leaders were so enthused they had already raised their pledges before our arrival!!! On top of that the temple management from every temple also made commitments for donations spanning the next five years.
Local media also came forward and covered our fundraising events in some locations. Please see the article below from the Times of India.
Once again, we experienced firsthand that the Lord is really in control of the TOVP project, and as long as we cooperate to fulfill His desire and the desire of His dear servants, the acharyas, He will reciprocate in kind and allow us to be instrumental servants for His pleasure. What more can we ask or aspire for?
Additionally, we realized Srila Prabhupada’s words that the individual temple’s will also offer their financial support to build this temple, not just the members. If this idea can be implemented in all parts of the world as was spontaneously done in Gujarat we will achieve a milestone in our fundraising efforts. With straw in our teeth we humbly request all temple managers to kindly consider this idea.
Lastly, we would like to recognize and thank all the leaders and managers of the Gujarat Yatras who helped make this possible, especially Yasomatinandana prabhu, the zonal GBC. He went beyond the call of duty to organize, inspire and personally attend all the fundraising events. His example of dedication and support of the TOVP fills our hearts with love and gratitude for his unswerving service to Srila Prabhupada. We also thank Vrindaban, Visnunama, Satcitananda, Basu Ghosh and Nityananda Rama prabhus and all the numerous others who assisted them. Without their dedicated and inspired efforts this tour would not have been possible at all.
Our next tour to Malaysia is scheduled for this April/May. Tours to China and other parts of India are also in the process of being scheduled. Please pray for our continued success. We are moving forward with remarkable speed on all fronts of fundraising and construction and are on track and on schedule for the Grand Opening of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in 2022.
To make a donation or pledge please click on the link below:
https://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/
The Times of India – Ahmedabad
Gujaratis donate over $1mn for ISKCON temple project
Ahmedabad: Alfred Brush Ford and his wife Sharmila organized a fundraiser at Iskcon temple on Saturday evening for the ambitious Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir (Temple of the Vedic Planetarium). Ford had started his Gujarat travels from February 1. It was the first state on his pan-India itinerary.
Alfred is the great grandson of the founder of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford.
“Gujarat is a state blessed by Lord Krishna,” Albert said at the Ahmedabad meeting. “It is a great pleasure to be here. I had been to Rajkot and Dwarka several years ago. Our collection of funds is going very well. We were ably supported by Jasumatinandan Das in the cause. We have collected over US $1 million (approximately Rs 6.72 crore) in just three days which is very encouraging.”
Talking about the temple project that started in 2009, Albert Ford said they are following in the footsteps of Srila Prabhupada, founder of Iskcon, who had dreamed of a spectacular temple at Mayapur as a tribute to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. “The process started with his travels to the West and sharing his dreams to revitalize Veda and ancient culture in India,” said Ford, who is chairman of the project.
His wife Sharmila said that, for the first time, visitors will be able to see 3D model of the universe as explained in the Hindu scriptures. The 350-feet-high temple will show Golok Dham at the top and Patal at the bottom, Ford said.
Braj Vilasa Das, director of fundraising, said that apart from personal donation of Rs 250 crore by Ford, the project has collected an additional Rs 100 crore for the temple which is expected to cost Rs 700 crore. “Around 95% of the construction for the primary structure has been done. We expect the project to be complete by 2022. An 80-feet-high Kalash will be established above the dome this March,” Das said.
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Preaching in Bangladesh (Album with photos)
Yadunandana Swami I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Rukmini Prananath Prabhu for b...
First Sobhayatra ISKCON Gaya.
On 10th February Saturday evening ISKCON Gaya devotees went for the first ever Jagannath sobhayatra among the busy markets of Gaya.
Karel Gott chants Hare Krishna (2 min video)
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You have been following the photos from Russia regarding the Kalash and Chakras.
There are 2 Chakras completed for the Small Domes and these will be shipped out very soon. In this image you can see that the quality of the Chakras is excellent. These Chakras are coated in titanium nitrade and some areas in gold. They have a diameter of 3.25 M (10.6 feet). These are the small ones, the big Chakra for the Main Dome will be 6.30 M (20.6 feet) in diameter. We are very happy with the results.
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Harinama in Spain - Tenerife, 9th of February 2017 (2 min video)
Srila Prabhupada: The prayers of Narottama dasa Thakura. This sound is above the material platform. It is directly from the spiritual platform. And there is no need of understanding the language. It is just like a thunderburst. Everyone can hear the sound of thunder–there is no misunderstanding. Similarly, these songs are above the material platform, and they crack like thunder within your heart. From Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta
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Famous American actor Vin Diesel talking about Karma, Yoga, Krishna (1 min video)
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By Brahmananda dasa In 1971 Prabhupada was having big public programs in India, and one evening an Arya Samajist challenged Prabhupada. He said, "Oh, Swamiji, you have come to India with your western chelas, but we know all these things. This is our culture. Better you go to the other places and do your work there. All right, you have been to the West, but what about the Muslim countries? What about Pakistan? You should go to Pakistan and preach there. Make them devotees." This was in a public pandal with thousands of people. Prabhupada said, "You are challenging us to go?" The man said, "Yes. I challenge you. You must go to Pakistan." Prabhupada said, "All right. We will go." Prabhupada wrote a letter to me, "Immediately go to West Pakistan." He also wrote to Gargamuni, "Immediately go to East Pakistan." Continue reading "Can I get out of here?
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By Kripamoya Dasa Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu took sannyasa simply to reach out to those who would only take His messages seriously if He did so. The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan were known as the greatest philosophers, and yet they took the time and trouble to extract the essence from all the dharma sastras in order to convey a simple message to ordinary people. The result was that common people were able to follow their simplified teachings, and loved them for giving them Krsna. It is perhaps interesting to note that even though the Six Goswamis were usually depicted wearing nothing but loincloths and discussing Krsna underneath the trees in Vrindavan's forests, they nevertheless developed between themselves an organisation involving many devotees, all with their own specialised areas of responsibility. Continue reading "Congregational Development In ISKCON
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Houston Govinda’s to Receive Grand Opening in March.
The new Govinda’s restaurant at the ISKCON temple complex in Houston, Texas is set to receive a grand opening on March 11th, just before Gaura Purnima, with local TV channels, newspapers and radio stations to get a free meal and tour.
Govinda’s already had its “soft opening” back in July 2016, launching with no fanfare or advertising. But according to manager Shyamasundara Das it’s been a success from day one, often packing out the large 130-person capacity space, and drawing a 4.6 rating from 121 reviews on Yelp and a 4.7 rating from 71 Google reviews. What’s more, 95% of its customers are locals of non-Indian extraction.
Much of this success is due to the fact that Govinda’s is offering people something different. First off, there’s its exotic setting: the restaurant’s bright red awning sits against the backdrop of the 24,000 square-foot Radha-Nila-Madhava temple complex, its eighty-foot tall ornate dome rising into the sky.
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The leaders of Iskcon began their annual meetings in Mayapur about how to expand Lord Chaitanya’s movement all over the world.
Bhakti Caitanya Swami: This morning we began the SGGS. The Sanga of Sannyasis, Gurus and GBCs, here in Sri Mayapur Dham. About 75 of the most senior devotees from all parts of the ISKCON world have assembled here for three days for discussions on developing Srila Prabhupada’s movement.
By Abhay das n February 7th, Bhaimi Ekadasi, Srila Prabhupada disciple Gopinatha Acarya Prabhu disappeared at New Govardhan Farm in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, where he had cared for Krishna’s land, cows and bulls for decades. Well known in the seventies and early eighties for his dedication to book distribution, he later became one of our movements great teachers of simple living and high thinking. I stayed on New Govardhan for a number of years and was fortunate to have had his association. I wanted to share some of my experiences of this great soul. There are many others who knew him better than I and hopefully they will come forward with more remembrances. Gopinath Acarya Prabhu had the personal association of Srila Prabhupada during his visits to Australia, and his angelic countenance (He joined ISKCON in 1973 at the tender age of 16) can be seen next to His Divine Grace in photographs and on film, often offering a camara. Continue reading "In Memoriam: Gopinath Acarya Prabhu
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Gita verse-by-verse Podcast
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Chant: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare And Be Happy!! | ||||||||||||||||||
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With mouth-watering flavors and gorgeously artistic and realistic scenes, Anuradha Dasi’s cakes – made for devotee life events and festivals at Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK – are astonishing, and have to be seen to be believed. Anuradha started learning her craft by helping out temple devotees when she joined the ashram at ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor, near London, in 1988. After getting married, she assisted her husband, Manor head pujari Gadadhara Das, who remains her baking partner.
Last week the construction of the bas-relief dedicated to the first saint of ISKCON Jayananda Thakur has been completed. The artwork is situated near the samadhi of Jayananda, on wall of the Lord Jagannatha temple complex in Mayapur. Three sections of the bas-relief depict scenes from the life of Jayananda, glorifying his outstanding contribution to the development of the mission of Lord Caitanya, and his spiritual master Srila Prabhupada’s love and gratitude to him.
According to the Bengali Vaishnava tradition walking in Sri Navadvipa Dhama is the greatest opportunity to connect with the Supreme. Parikrama Coordinator Bhaktipurushottama Swami says: “parikrama means to dive all the senses at once in full bhakti practice. It is a complete absorption. Thus the devotees experience full Krishna-consciousness and this sensation conquers the mind. That is the main reason why the acharyas emphasised the performance of Parikrama. It is very important.”
The sanskrit word for gratitude is “krta-jna” – literally meaning “to know what has been done for you.” Truly valuing the miracle of our present state, opens the doors to limitless and abundant potential.
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The new Govinda’s restaurant at the ISKCON temple complex in Houston, Texas is set to receive a grand opening on March 11th, just before Gaura Purnima, with local TV channels, newspapers and radio stations to get a free meal and tour. Govinda’s already had its “soft opening” back in July 2016, launching with no fanfare or advertising. But according to manager Shyamasundara Das it’s been a success from day one, often packing out the large 130-person capacity space, and drawing a 4.6 rating from 121 reviews on Yelp and a 4.7 rating from 71 Google reviews.
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By Sri Radharamana dasa If money is the means, then what is the goal? Over 2,300 people around the world tuned in Live where 200 selected local industrialists and leaders gathered in the heart of Cape Town to hear from an ISKCON Swami and celebrity...
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By Yamuna Devi One morning, soon after our arrival at Kailash Seksaria’s home, Srila Prabhupada called on a male devotee to chant the new melody of Gurvastakam. After two lines of the prayer, he asked him to stop and then requested another devotee to continue. The same thing happened, and he asked another devotee to chant, with the same result. Then he asked me to lead the prayer, and he did not stop me. So later, I asked him why he had done that, and he replied: Learn to listen. You cannot follow nicely unless you hear nicely, and you cannot lead nicely unless you have learned to follow nicely. Continue reading "The one who startled India with kirtan
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By Babhru das Essential to Bhaktivinoda’s revolutionary view was the understanding that Lord Chaitanya was not exaggerating when He said that His name would be sung in every town and village around the world. Bhaktivinoda wrote in his monthly journal Sajjana-tosani, “Sriman Mahaprabhu did not descend with His associates to deliver a certain number of human beings in the land of India, but rather His purpose was to deliver and uplift all living beings in all countries of the world by practicing the eternal religion of all souls.” He quoted a verse from Chaitanya-bhagavata in which the Lord predicted, “My name will be preached in all the countries and towns that exist throughout the world.” Bhaktivinoda Thakura then expressed his heart’s desire: “There are many kinds of religion in the world, and among all of them the highest development of religion is the congregational chanting of the Supreme Lord’s divine names. Of this there is no doubt. Alas! When will that day come when greatly fortunate souls in countries such as England, France, Russia, Prussia, and America will take up banners, kettle drums, mådaìgas and karatalas and thus cause the ecstatic waves of Harinama-kirtana and the singing of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Holy Name to rise in the streets of their towns and cities? O when will that day come, when pure and transcendental Vaisnava-prema will be the only religion of all souls and all tiny sectarian religions will meet in the unlimited and universal religion of Vaisnavism as rivers merge into the great ocean? O when will that day come?” Continue reading "Considering Srila Prabhupada’s Mercy
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A new, stunning dress in honor of Lord Nityananda’s appearance day! (2 min video)
Sponsered By Niyati and Palaka and made by the Mother Antaranga. A true offering of love to Sri Sri Radha Govinda from Their devoted servants!
All glories to Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Their loving devotees!
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[Nityananda Trayodashi evening class at ISKCON, Nasik]
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Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama 2017 worldwide invitation (3 min video)
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