Chaitanya Charan Dasa: Oct 6-13, 2016
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The Toronto Hare Krishna Temple will be welcoming Chaitanya Charan Dasa from October 6-13, 2016.  Chaitanya Charan is a monk and spiritual author. He has done his Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Pune. He subsequently served as a software engineer in a prominent multinational software corporation.

Seeing the prevalent problems of stress, depression, addiction and overall misdirection – all caused by a lack of spirituality – he felt inspired to dedicate his life to the cause of sharing the spiritual wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita under the aegis of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna consciousness). He is a member of ISKCON’s leading intellectual body, the Shastric Advisory Council, and is the associate-editor of ISKCON’s global magazine, Back to Godhead. He is the author of the world’s only Gita-daily feature, wherein he writes daily a 300-word inspirational reflection on a verse from the Bhagavad- Gita. He has written over seventeen hundred Gita meditations that are posted on www.gitadaily.com and are read through daily feeds by thousands from all over the world.

He also answers questions by seekers on his site www.thespiritualscientist.com, where his over three thousand five hundred audio answers and several hundred articles are available.

He travels all over the world from Australia to America, giving talks on spiritual subjects in temples, universities and companies. His articles have been published in many national newspapers including Indian Express, Economic Times and Times of India in the Speaking Tree column. His writings in English have been translated into several foreign languages including German, Chinese and Romanian and several Indian languages including Kannada, Telgu, Bengali, Hindi and Marathi. He is the author of sixteen books.



Srila Prabhupada arrives in the USA, 1965
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Srila Prabhupada arrives in the USA, 1965.
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the U.S.A. in 1965.
Several years after Srila Prabhupada first arrived in America, a disciple discovered the diary he had kept during his passage from India on the steamship Jaladuta. Inside was a poem, handwritten in Bengali, which Srila Prabhupada had written on board the ship just after it had arrived in Boston harbor. The poem beautifully captures Srila Prabhupada’s first impressions of Western civilization and reveals his heartfelt determination to change the consciousness of America. It begins:
“My dear Lord Krishna, You are so kind upon this useless soul, but I do not know why You have brought me here. Now You can do whatever You like with me.
"But I guess You have some business here, otherwise why would You bring me to this terrible place?
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Tests in spiritual life
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 14 December 2015, Mayapur, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 6.17.36-37)

sp_readingWe will be tested in our lives. It is not, ‘Maybe we will be tested!’ We WILL BE tested as this is the nature of devotional service. Srimad Bhagavatam is meant to guide us on how to act in a trying situation where we may have to face strong behavior from superiors.

What if one gets mistreated by the authorities in the institution? Still, this is not an excuse to leave Krsna consciousness! This is a very common justification found by many who have found an excuse to give into their mind and to allow themselves to return to the material life, ‘What could I do? No one understood me and I was mistreated! I’m just a soul whose intentions are good… but I was misunderstood and then as a result I was mistreated and here I am – a victim of the situation!’ No, you are a victim of your own mind! And of course, the mind is the seat of the senses and therefore a victim of the senses.

The mind is constantly looking for an emergency exit, ‘There’s gotta be some way to get out of this – this is too tight! No really, it’s too serious, it’s too much! I need a little more freedom. A whole lifetime of just four regulative principles and only Hare Krsna! Oh, please, give us a little more freedom!’

But we cannot do so because it does not align with transcendental knowledge. A way out is just not possible because you cannot argue with transcendental knowledge. But if there was a way out, what greater way out than to blame somebody else, ‘It’s not due to my fault that I fell down – I was mistreated, I am a victim!’

Yeah, believe it if you want to but it is not very convincing. Maybe you can fool your mind but I do not think you can fool anybody else. We understand very well what happened. The lower nature got the better of you and you just found an excuse to facilitate it!

We ourselves are by no means very powerful; we do not have great strength of character therefore we must read Srimad Bhagavatam and hear it again and again so that we can actually meditate on how to properly react to tests in life. We may not know spontaneously how to act in an appropriate way, therefore better we be thoughtful and meditate on it so that when such testing situations do arise then we can remind ourselves, ‘Okay, I remember what is supposed to be the right behavior!’ And after prolonged meditation, we might act properly in such a trying situation. One who is deeply thoughtful for a long time, one who has read Bhagavatam again and again, even though internally not yet completely pure, may act appropriately.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
Washington/Toronto

Getting Guidance

I had delivered a class based on a verse from the book, the Bhagavatam, 11:7:38, at the temple in Potomac.  The entire chapter seven is very instructive as it expounds upon the concept of guru—the concept of giving guidance.  It is in this text that Sri Krishna shares the example of how a sadhulearned about life from gurus known as the mountain and the tree.  I will simply copy the purport to the verse.

“Great mountains bear unlimited quantities of earth, which in turn gives sustenance to innumerable forms of life such as trees, grass, birds, animals, and so on. Mountains also pour forth unlimited quantities of crystalline water in the form of waterfalls and rivers, and this water gives life to all. By studying the example of mountains, one should learn the art of providing for the happiness of all living entities. Similarly, one may take excellent lessons from the pious trees, who offer innumerable benefits, such as fruits, flowers, cooling shade and medicinal extracts. Even when a tree is suddenly cut down and dragged away, the tree does not protest but continues to give service to others in the form of firewood. Thus, one should become the disciple of such magnanimous trees and learn from them the qualities of saintly conduct.”

Here Sri Krishna tells of two gurus, or teachers, that we find in nature.  It is through the words of the sadhu that we discover, in addition to the mountain and the tree, there are other elements which become instructors, totalling twenty-four.  This is an incredible, educational offer to all of humanity and that’s why the book, Bhagavatam, is such a gem.

May the Source be with you!

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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016
Washington, D.C.

The Guy on the Parkway

Bharat, a lively member from the Potomac Vaishnav community, drove a group of us to the Gala event at the Capital Hilton, when the passengers asked about some of my walking experiences.  So I obliged.

Nearing the end of one of the selected adventures, I said something for them to think about.“When one walks, you are more inclined to be God-centered.  That holds true more-so than for those in a car.  An automobile can make you cold and callous, like the machine itself.”

Just as I made the statement, we noted a fellow, likely homeless, walking along the parkway we were on.  I rolled down the window and got the fellow’s attention. “Hey, you’re a hero for walking.”

His response was, “I’m walking after just having a triple bypass.”  With that, he pulled down his T shirt, as much as it would go from the neck, to reveal the medical marks.

“We think it’s great you’re on foot,” I reiterated.

“The good Lord is allowing me to do it,” he shouted back, in appreciation for the divine benefit he’s received.

In any event, I made the point about the connection between walking and spirituality, and right on cue, an affirmation came about.  The passengers and Bharat were questioning, “How could this be so?”  Something was magical in all of this.

The event at the Hilton was a milestone.  To commemorate ISKCON’s fifty years is remarkable.  Many speakers, including Congresswoman Tulasi Gabbard, honoured the achievements of ISKCON’s noble work.  She even picked up a ukelele and led all folks present in the chanting of Hare Krishna.

May the Source be with you!

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Monday, September 12th, 2016
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Monday, September 12th, 2016
Toronto/Washington

Walking Monk Goes to Washington

I would like to use the phrase “hop, skip and a jump” with regard to my journey today, but that’s not how it works for aircraft travel.  The flight from Thunder Bay to Toronto was brief. It wasn’t choppy, as the phrase suggests, nor was the one to Washington D.C.  The journeys were short and sweet, or more truthfully,sweet, because they were short.

I arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to be picked up by a Nepalese devotee, Chaitanya Nitai by name.  It is an enviable airport in that a gorgeous trail leads you directly into it.  It runs along the Potomac River and then under a canopy of a thousand trees.  This trail accommodates walkers and cyclists who can then come right up to the airport entrance.  I thought you could only do that in Thunder Bay.

I feel indeed honoured to reach the U.S. capital city to participate in ISKCON’s Historic 50th Anniversary, for it was fifty years ago that America started to acknowledge the work which was being done by Srila Prabhupada.  From 1966,when papers were signed and registered in New York City, to the early winter of ’77, a span of a mere eleven years, he established a worldwide adjustment in consciousness.  His aim was to approach life with a lighter tone, to experience bhakti, the essence of human sentiment.

Not all the world, at this point, has recognized his great worth.  The event tomorrow, held at the Capital Hilton, is a gesture to give credit where it is due.

May the Source be with you!

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Sunday, September 11th, 2016
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Sunday, September 11th, 2016
Thunder Bay, Ontario

By the Side of the Road

By the side of the road, there was this substantial piece of a body of a deceased raccoon.  Let’s say he was one third there.  Millions of maggots were stirring about, chewing whatever they could as part of nature’s recycling department.  One day later, Nick and I, witnesses to the feast, saw what was left.  But for a few bones, practically the whole thing had vanished over a period of twenty-four hours.  It was just astounding what we observed in terms of the clean-up.  Hardly any fur was left.  We were in south central Ontario near Hastings.

Today, Prem and I ventured onto the body of the Sleeping Giant.  No, it is not a carcass.  It’s actually a beautiful provincial park, situated in this northern region off of Lake Superior.  I always wanted to mosey on over and explore the old boy, who, according to myth, was an old chief who went to slumber after hearing a prophecy that the White Man was coming.

This park, which has the formation of a peninsula, resembles a large reclining person (reminding me of the horizontal Vishnu lying in water) and features many walking trails.  People take full advantage of them.  You have many choices.

Prem and I decided to take the trail to the Sea Lion rock formation.  Said to be shaped over a billion years ago, you can currently witness what’s left of it.  We were a bit disappointed to see the head clipped off due to erosion; due to time actually.  Once, it had the semblance of a lion resting on his haunches.

That then is the work of the all-powerful we call time.  It wears away everything, even our own bodies, precious as they are.  The Gita reminds us that God is time.

May the Source be with you!

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Vishwakarma Puja in the Service of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
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Vishwakarma is the demigod of architecture. He is accredited for designing Dwarka. The Mahabharata describes him as “The lord of the arts, executor of a thousand handicrafts, the carpenter of the gods, the most eminent of artisans, the fashioner of all ornaments … and a great and immortal god.” He has four hands, wears a crown, loads of gold jewelry, and holds a water-pot, a book, a noose and craftsman’s tools in his hands”.

Ordinarily and as explained in the Bhagavad Gita, in ISKCON we do not engage in any form of demigod worship. However in West Bengal, India it is a popular cultural tradition among workers and engineers to hold a Vishwakarma Puja to obtain the blessings for good work. In our case, this puja was held and utilized in the service of Sri Sri Radha Madhava for building Their unique and new TOVP Temple.

On Saturday September 17, 2015 our TOVP Glass fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Factory workers held a Vishwakarma Puja in the factory. The day before the workers had a “Gundica Marjanam” in the GRC factory. They cleansed the entire space from top to bottom. They also washed all the tools, machines, and factory vehicles.

Pictures of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Lord Nrsimhadeva, and Srila Prabhupada were accompanied by a deity form of Vishwakarma. All of the factory’s tools were placed on the altar and were worshipped. The yajna was performed to remove all inauspiciousness and obstacles in our work. Also, we prayed for the good health and determination of the workers.

The yajna was followed by a sumptuous Krishna Prasadam feast. The workers and their families and other TOVP staff members attended the puja. It united an uplifted the spirits of everyone. It was a positive day and a grand opportunity to honor and celebrate all of the virtuous work that is being produced for the TOVP in our very own GRC Factory.

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Прибытие к Кайласу
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После нелегкого трехдневного путешествия наконец прибыли к нашему месту назначения в западном Тибете, священной горе Кайлас. Утром начнем трехдневную парикраму вокруг обители Господа Шивы.

​Is our intelligence enough for making right choices or do we need Krishna’s mercy?
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​How can we control the mind in professional settings where we can’t do devotional activities?
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The Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam (video) A seminar by HG Radhika…
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The Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam (video)
A seminar by HG Radhika Raman Prabhu given In Iskcon Silicon Valley.
The Srimad Bhagavatam is the very essence of all the Vedanta literature, a cultural presentation for the re-spiritualization of the entire human society.
“This Srimad Bhagavatam is as brilliant as the sun, and it has arisen just after the departure of Lord Krishna to His own abode, accompanied by religion, knowledge, etc. Persons who have lost their vision due to the dense darkness of ignorance in the Age of Kali shall get light from this Srimad Bhagavatam.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.3.43)
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/7Bhg20

Sri Lankan Government Minister attended the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmastami Festival
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Hare KrishnaBy Mahakarta das

Honourable Mano Ganesan – Minster of National Coexistence Dialogue and Official Languages, attended the Sri Krishna Janmastami celebration at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple. He was offered Golden shawl, Prasadam and Garland. He gave a memento in honour of Srila Prabhupada for the 50th Anniversary of ISKCON. Continue reading "Sri Lankan Government Minister attended the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmastami Festival
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Address By Bhakti Charu Swami For The Srila Prabhupada Memorial Festival & Maharaj’s 71st Vyasa Puja Celebration
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Please view a 10-minute video recorded by Bhakti Charu Swami on Srila Prabhupada’s mermorial festival, 17th September 2016, at ISKCON Ujjain. Please share with others. In this video, Maharaj highlights our good fortune in coming into contact with Srila Prabhupada, and how by His Divine Grace’s mercy we have come to the path of Krishna Consciousness.

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Prabhupada Gata Prana – Bhakti Charu Swami’s Brief Biography
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Devotees from Bangladesh have made this very wonderful video on His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj in Bengali. It describes about Srila Prabhupada’s struggle to go to the west, Maharaj’s life journey and also his preaching visits to different parts of the world.

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Exaggerations and Impossible Glorifications?
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Q: How do we understand the quotes that many of our acaryas pull from the various Puranas about the glories of the dhama?

First you have to accept and understand that there are a few different types of statements in śāstra. Some of them are literal information. Others are analogs / analogies. Others are motivational. Others are told through fiction. You have to check the context of the statement to know whether it is a part of a literal, figurative, motivational, or fictional (etc) conversation.

Knowing this, you should be able to make sense of what you’ve quoted below. 

Motivational statements are not “incorrect” nor are they “exaggerations” they are simply motivational and phrased in a way that highlights our ability to actually achieve a goal.

Q: To quote a few examples that I’ve seen in Sri-Rupa’s Mathura-Mahatmya: 

“The bliss at the stage of prema, which is rarely obtained even by serving all the holy places in the 3 worlds, is available just by touching Mathura.” – (quoted in BRS 1.2.212). 

How is this so? Many people touch Mathura, but how many got prema in doing so? Also, I thought that prema could only be acheived by mercy or sadhana? Is this one way it is achieved by mercy? Simply by touching the dhama?

You say that many people touch Mathura. This is similar to saying that many people chant “Hare Krishna.” The truth however, is that practically no one truly chants “Hare Krishna” and practically known even knows what Mathurā is, what to speak of actually touching it.

It requires Sādhana to be able to touch Mathurā. Otherwise we only contact dhāma-abhāsa, or aparādhā-dhāma.

But the statement highlights the fact that even touching the abhāsa of the dhāma will strongly incline one to sādhana, which will then eventually allow one to touch the śuddha-dhāma, and thereby gain these results.

Q:

“One who, going to Mathura only on business, and takes a bath there becomes free from all sins and goes to the spiritual world.” – (quoted in Mathura-mahatmya verse 11) 

Is this and many other quotes like it, to entice those materialistic persons in search of dissolving sins to reside in Mathura, so that they may make further advancement in devotion to the Lord?

No, it means that even if you don’t go there for a non-spiritual reason you get a spiritual result. It is phrased to make it seem like the result is immediate and effortless. In truth the result is that you become inclined towards bhakti-sādhana, and through that attain the results mentioned. So it is not an exaggeration, but it is phrased in a way to make us want to go to Mathurā. It is motivational.

Q:

“Mathura, where Lord Hari stayed, and where no sin can enter, is supremely opulent” – (quoted in MM verse 72) 

Why does it state that no sins enter Mathura, if there is a section previous to this titled, “Mathura Removes the Sins Performed There” (verses 23-28)? Plus, sinful people appear to be in Mathura now, as well as in the past. Is their a difference in the Mathura spoken of in this statement, as opposed to that other section?

No impurity exists in the śuddha-dhāma Mathurā. Contact with the abhāsa-dhāma inclines one to behavior which removes impurity and thereby reveals the śuddha-dhāma.

Q:

“The deaf, dumb, blind, foolish, and they who have no austerity or sense-control, who in the course of time die in Mathura, go to Lord Visnu’s palace.” (quoted in the Mathura-mahatmya verse 100) 

What if we don’t want to go to Visnuloka, or go to the Vaikuntha planets and attain a four-armed form (verse 103)? Are we forced to go anyways, if we don’t have an intensified specific attraction to be like one of the inhabitants of Vraja?

Vraja is also a Vaikuṇṭha. It is the supreme Vaikuṇṭha.

By contact with Mathurā we become inclined to develop specific attachment to Krishna, practice Rāga-sādhana, and attain the supreme Vaikuṇṭha.

Q: what is the difference between Goloka and Gokula?

Sometimes the word Goloka can specifically mean the eternal Goloka in Vaikuntha and Gokula can be used to refer to the manifestation on earth. But this is just conventional meaning. In essence the terms are identical (as are the “eternal” and “earthly” Goloka).

Q: How should we exist at the dhama? How to prepare for that existence? 

Saturate yourself in Krishna-nāma. Remain dressed always in it. Then you can enter the dhāma. The nāma should be supported by discussion of Krishna’s form, qualities and pastimes. Drench yourself in that. Then you can touch the dhāma, or hope to.

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Srila Prabhupada Memorial Festival & Vyas Puja Of Bhakti Charu Swami At Mayapur
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In Mayapur, on Srila Prabhupada’s Memorial Festival and His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj’s Vyasapuja day there was a festival held by the devotees. After a special darshan of Sri Sri Raha Madhava, Panca-Tattva and Narasimhadeva at 8:00 am, there was an offering of lamps to Lord Narasimhadeva for Maharaj’s well being. A picture of […]

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WSN August 2016 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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Hare KrishnaBy Mayapur Sasi dasa

During August, in the Large Temples category, Ujjain had the highest increase, 113%, with 10,082 book points. In the middle of India in August it's hot. So devotees doing the austerity of book distribution in Ujjain's heat get some extra mercy. Among medium temples, Baroda had the highest increase, with 1,437 book points, an increase of 355%. Let's pray that the devotees can maintain this higher level. Baroda is in Gujarat, where many pious people want to hear about Krsna. Among small temples, Nagpur (India) had a huge increase, 652%, with 2,534 book points. Last year, Nagpur had its biggest year ever, with 20,000 book points. Maybe the Nagpur devotees will do even bigger this year. And Baltimore, with the highest increase, 104%, was No. 1 among the maha-small temples.The Baltimore devotees also had their most successful year lastyear, coming from out of nowhere. I mean we heard practically nothing from Baltimore for decades, and now the temple is on the charts every month. I think our hero Vaisesika Prabhu had a lot to do with this change in the course of events. Continue reading "WSN August 2016 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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EVERYBODY SHOULD JOIN THE SANKIRTAN PARTY ASAP!
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EVERYBODY SHOULD JOIN THE SANKIRTAN PARTY ASAP!
Ramesvara dasa: I remember my first morning walk with Srila Prabhupada. It was when he came to New Dwarka in 1973, and I remember I had just written the sankirtan scores for the day before. I asked Karandar to give it to Srila Prabhupada, which he did. Prabhupada wrote back a handwritten note saying, “Thank you boys and girls. I give you so much thanks, because you are helping me serve my guru maharaj. Surely he will give his blessings, pour his blessings thousand times more than me on you, and that is my satisfaction.” And then he wrote “n.b.”, note below: “Everyone should join the sankirtan party as soon as possible.”

Sriman Nitai Das, a disciple of His Divine Grace Bhaktivedanta…
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Sriman Nitai Das, a disciple of His Divine Grace Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada left this world while in Vrindavana.
He had a massive cerebral hemorrhage to the right side of the brain. The devotees there got him into the hospice facility. Soon after left his body.
Swarup Das: I remembered that Nitai Das and I had some very wonderful personal exchanges using the message facility here on facebook - he wrote me the following in 2012:
“Swarup Prabhu, you said you were with ISKCON Press in Boston in those early days. It reminded me of one of my early Krsna conscious memories. I had met the devotees in LA in ‘69 with my hippie wife at the time. We were coming out of a Beatles movie in Hollywood and Visnujana Maharaja and the devotees were doing their 24 hour Harinama (it was about 2AM). We immediately began dancing with the devotees as if drawn into a world we had lost somewhere. A devotee gave us a mantra card and we began singing along with the Kirtana. Then this Mataji came up to me and showed me a copy of Krsna, The Reservoir of Pleasure and pointed to the picture on it and, with the purest look I have ever seen, she said, "This is God! His Name is Krsna, He’s blue and He plays a flute!!!” From that moment on I have never lost faith that Krsna is God. (I would love to find out who that Mother was…I have asked a lot of devotees…since you are in CA. maybe you have heard of someone like her…Then again, she may be long gone but she was my first siksa-guru and it would be nice to know who she is).
But that’s not the story I was talking about. After the kirtana settled down and we were talking to the devotees and then every time I met more devotees, that word “nice” was used over and over so I thought it was part of the devotee lingo. At any rate, i was and still am a songwriter/poet/musician and I wrote a poem about the devotees with the theme being “Nice”. I sent a copy of it to ISKCON Press in Boston hoping it would get published in BTG. I got a very nice rejection letter back from Satsvarupa Maharaja (who as you said was a householder at that time). So when you told me your story, I was thinking, Swarup was probably there when that poem came in the mail and I was wondering what the reaction was…laughter, “another hippie” or “How 'nice!’” I know you don’t recall the exact poem but what would the mood of the devotees at that time have been? When I get back to America, I am going to look thru all my old poems and songs and see if I can find that one and even the rejection letter that I probably saved. I’m just curious what the mood would have been like tho.
I often wonder if all of us who took seriously to this mission are not bonded together from previous lives. it was just so easy for some to take to it and others no interest at all.
Hope this finds you well and blissful in Krsna consciousness…
Your servant…
Nitai das"

Iskcon Gold Coast Bhakti Centre Rathyatra
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Hare KrishnaBy Subhangi Devi Dasi

Every year over 100,000 people line the streets of Towoomba in Queensland Australia for the Grand Floral Street Parade. This year on the 17th Sept Iskcon Bhakti Centre Gold Coast participated with our Rathyatra cart. Jaganath, Subhadra and Baladev were so well recieved that we won first prize. The theme is flowers so who does flowers better than the Hare Krishnas? The cart was decorated by Sukla Devi Dasi, Rasarani Devi Dasi and Dhruva Das who worked on it for 5hours before the parade. So many people were clapping and chanting and dancing as the cart passed by with more than 50 devotees chanting the Maha Mantra, dancing and pulling the cart. Thanks to the efforts of our Devotee community who enthusiastically try to please Srila Prabhupad by spreading the holy name far and wide. The Rathyatra cart was built by Janmejaya Das our own 'Visvakarma'. Organisers were Jamalarjuna Das, Radharanipriya Devi Dasi, Madhavananda Das, Lochananada Das, Satyaraj Das and Madhu Mangala. It takes a mammoth effort to coordinate. Continue reading "Iskcon Gold Coast Bhakti Centre Rathyatra
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Любимый стих
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3.5.2011

“О Мой Господь! О самый милостивый Господин! О хозяин Матхуры! Когда же Я вновь увижу Тебя? Поскольку Я не могу видеть Тебя, Мое сердце очень обеспокоено. О возлюбленный, что же Мне теперь делать?”
[ Чайтанья-чаритамрита, Антья-лила 8.34 ]

ayi dina dayardra natha he
mathura natha kadavalokyase
hrdayam tvad aloka kataram
dayita bhramyati kim karomy ajam

Стих этот был произнесен Шрилой Мадхавендрой Пури, когда он оставлял этот мир. Он описывает глубочайшее чувство разлуки с Господом… цель всех Гаудия-Вайшнавов.

Daily Announcements for Iskcon Vrindavan. Tuesday 20th….
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Daily Announcements for Iskcon Vrindavan.
Tuesday 20th. September 2016
Today’s Special Activities are:
For all the Western devotees, we would request you for filling up the legal papers in case you meet some unfortunate event or fortunate event getting sick in Vrindavan and want to leave your body. We have very great legal obligations and very great legal problems, so it would be nice if the devotees come and fill the living will, medical power of attorney and particularly very important next of kin information papers. You can give your information to the Community Service Center after one week, as now it is under renovation.
In our Welcome Center we have a Western Union outlet so you can receive money from anywhere in the world right at the Welcome Center from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM and 04:00 to 08:30 PM seven days of the week. For any information please contact the Welcome Center.
For the pleasure of Their Lordships, the Guru Param Para and the assembled Vaisnavas the Book Scores are as follows:
Matchless Gift Shop distributed 151 Transcendental Books
Krishna Balaram Book Stall distributed 65 Transcendental Books
Gaur Nitai Book Stall distributed 84 Transcendental Books
Mataji’s Book Distribution Party distributed 213 Transcendental Books
Total of 513 Transcendental Books
272 Devoted souls chanted a round of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra in Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi Mandir
Krishna Balaram Mandir Welcomes Everyone to Sri Vrindavan Dham and our Iskcon Mangal Arotik Program. Today we especially welcome: His Grace Sankarshan Prabhu and his wife Her Grace Vishnu Priya Mataji. Also we would like to welcome back His Grace Pancha Gauda Prabhu from Badrinath trip.
Today’s Class Schedule is:
English Srimad Bhagawatam Class Given by: His Grace Bhir Krishna Prabhu
Hindi Srimad Bhagawatam Class Given by: His Grace Sarvabhauma Prabhu
Bhagavad Gita Class given in Srila Prabhupada’s Library at 5:30 p.m. by: His Grace Manunath Prabhu
​ Today’s Kirtan Schedule is:
Tulasi Puja sung by His Grace Deena Bandhu Prabhu
Guru Puja sung by His Grace Dahi Baksha Prabhu
Sandhya Arotik sung by His Grace Ananda Krishna Prabhu
Tomorrow’s Mangal Arotik sung by His Grace Pancha Gauda Prabhu
Srila Prabhupada Daily Quote
“Any devotee who has developed genuine love for Krishna can also explain the truth about Krishna because Krishna helps such sincere devotee seated in his heart.” (Delhi - September 20, 1967)
Special Concerns for Pilgrims:
Forex Foreign Money Exchange at our Welcome Center is the only authorized place to exchange Laxmi inside the temple. Call Her Grace Laxmi Priya Mataji at: +91 81266-98702
Come visit Krishna Balaram’s cows at Their Goshala. Feed the cows special ladhus and give them your love. To sponsor Go Seva contact His Grace Sanak Sanatan Prabhu at +91 9897878111 or His Grace Subh Krishna Prabhu at +91 9760014118 and His Grace Saci Gaurasundara Prabhu at +91 8859658080.
If you would like to sponsor our wonderful Daily Kitchree Distribution Program or Your Day in Vrindavan Project contact His Grace Ramakant Prabhu +91 9897070632 at the Life Patron Department in the backside of the temple.
The Community Service Center is available across from the Balaram Hall from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Contact Her Grace Kusa Devi Dasi +91 9997011158 or Kamala devi dasi +91 9557604293
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Bhakti Vriksha Get Together in Mayapur
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Dear Devotees and Friends, Once again Mayapur Bhakti Vriksha wants to inform very happy news to you all. All the Bhakti Vriksha members in West Bengal were invited in occasion of Sri Krishna Janmastami & Srila Prabhupada Vyasa puja festival for 2 days (25th & 26th August) in Mayapur. Around 300 devotees participated in that […]

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