Two initiatives are being undertaken: The "six-month initiative" will focus on the first six months of new devotees in ISKCON, when they accept Srila Prabhupada as their siksa guru. A curriculum will be produced that helps new devotees establish a solid siksa relationship that continues throughout their lives. The team also proposed a "hearing from Srila Prabhupada initiative," to teach new devotees how to listen to and hear from Srila Prabhupada.

The GBC will be available for all ISKCON devotees by scheduling an Open Door Day. The Open Door day will be in Sri Mayapura Dhama during the Annual GBC Meetings on Tuesday, February 13th from 10.00am until 12.15pm in the GBC room on the top of the Conch building.

We have just found these prayers to Lord Narasimha on the Acaraya folio, they are prayers offered by Saturn Personified, Sri Sani deva, who is so much feared in India. Actually he is great devotee of Lord Narasimhadeva.

Last Monday from my office window I noticed a sole Indian gentleman circling the temple verandah on foot. He had apparently tried entering from the upstairs, but that door is often stuck in winter due to cold expansion.

First of all, on behalf of the unofficial "team" that has been coordinating this fundraising effort - gurukulis Madhvacarya, Radha-priya and Dhanista, along with "first generation" devotees Kirtiraja Prabhu and myself - I wish to thank the many devotees who have sent generous donations and words of encouragement. We are most grateful.

For several years I suffered from almost suicidal pains in my head and tried different doctors and therapies, ate many chemical pills but nothing helped. Then I tried to search for the cause through astrology and I found the website of Shyamasundara Prabhu, disciple of Srila Prabhupada

I am sure many of us have encountered someone who may have doubted the efficacy of their duty, or were unsure of the completion of a task, to which we, with an air of authority say “Impossible is a word found in a fool’s dictionary.” This saying amongst others form parts of devotee speak as we mimic Srila Prabhupada’s words

I would like any advice on running a successful university program. Here in Melbourne, Australia, we do not have a presence at any of the universities and the word from the devotees is they have been 'hard to crack'.

The main agenda item for the next three days is planning ISKCON’s future. If you have a vague idea of what strategic planning is, you will better understand it after reading this report. At the morning session today, the GBC discussed strategic planning for two and a half hours. Gopala Bhatta Prabhu enthusiastically facilitated the discussion and helped the GBC members open their hearts and focus on the issues.

Devotees from around the world are aware that a dispute between ISKCON, Vrindavan and the Goswamis of Radha Damodar Temple, in respect of Srila Prabhupada's rooms in Radha Damodar Temple, Vrindavan, is presently being heard in the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, India.

This letter is a request to its readers to be as kind as to reply to me on the following topics regarding the Vanaprastha ashram in ISKCON. This letter is more of a feeler. We would very much appreciate feedback from young and old.

Black Lotus: The Spiritual Journey of an Urban Mystic explores the life and mission of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami, an African-American seeker who became one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the twentieth century.

If we are going to succeed in becoming free from the influence of Kali-yuga and use the Golden Age within the first 10,000 years of Kali-yuga in the best way possible, then we must cooperate in allowing for a new species of humanity to enter this world.

Dear Prabhus, could you help me get in touch with a devotee named Anantashakti dasa

I am writing to make you aware of the tragic situation with Baladeva dasa and his wife, Bhaktin Christina, that is unfolding here in the Greater Alachua community, and to appeal to you all for your help.

We are trying to keep things tight again so we may avoid incidents of child abuse in particular and any illicit activity involving our youth. Most festival visitors are respectful and well behaved,coming only for purification and association. Unfortunately there are the unscrupulous few who come with a view to exploit and abuse.

The Sri Krsna Caitanya Mandir is seeking an ambitious cook for our restaurant: Gourmet to Go Vegetarian/Vegan (franchise of Philadelphia Gourmet to Go) and temple. Must have good sadhana, able to use register, speak English, and have good communication and customer service skills.

The Yamuna River bank calms the mind and offers peace and shelter to all, including those souls in the attached photo who are sitting peacefully at the bank of the Yamuna as the sun begins to set.

Bhaktivaibhava Swami (GBC chairman) began the meeting by advising the GBC members that they need to direct their comments and discussions more carefully in order to be more effective as a body. Offering an example, he said that during a discussion of a proposal, if a member withholds criticism until the last minute before a vote, this undermines the GBC's ability to build on constructive criticism or can obstruct progress. Thus he asked a deputy to provide guidelines for the day's straw-voting process.

The GBC chairman, Bhaktivaibhava Swami, opened the well-attended meeting. Only a few members were absent this year, some because of illness. The day’s agenda: a summary of the autumn GBC meetings in Italy and a discussion of book distribution. The chairman first presented an overview of the GBC’s work in 2006.

I am among the hundreds of devotee dishwashers in North America. It has become painfully aware to me the need for good dishwashing gloves. I recently discovered what I consider to be the best dishwashing gloves on the market.

I felt very safe being wheeled into the operating theater hearing Srila Prabhupada chanting from speakers in every room and space in the hospital. Imagine our amazement when during recovery there was a knock on our door and Lord Jagannath appeared on a beautiful throne before us.

The appearance day of Srila Gopala Bhatta Goswami was celebrated for the first time at his birthplace, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu on the 8th of January 2007.

Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School (BGIS), Vrindavan, India is now accepting applications for asram and academic teachers for the school year 2007-2008.

MEDIA RELEASE - ISKCON COMMUNICATIONS on the latest developments in the persecution of a Hindu minority in Kazakhstan. Notably, the government's actions fly in the face of statements made by the U.S. Embassy, the OSCE, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, and the U.K. Parliament.

All must chant this whether in a dhoti or sari. You may worship Govardha as Giriraj or Giridhari. But whenever you hear these names approach the sound vibration quick be in a hurry.

We have a large ground floor room to rent in our Victorian cottage located in a delightful village in south-east England . It is in a peaceful, semi-rural location with very little traffic or noise but with great transport links

On behalf of Sri Krsna Balrama Mandir, we cordially invite one and all to our Vrndavana annual Gaura Purnima festival this year. Srila Prabhupada has made this program of coming to Vrndavana after the annual Gaura purnima festival in Mayapura during his earthly lila - to make your "spiritual battery" fully recharged before going back to your individual places of seva.

For me, personally, the definitive Prabhupada take on chocolate comes from an anecdote recorded in one of H.H. Satsvarupa Maharaja's Prabhupada Nectar books: One devotee had recently joined the temple in India. He recalls that he was addicted to eating chocolate, even though he knew that devotees did not take it.

I write this as secretary of the ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry. In addition to our English site, www.namahatta.org, we started a site in Spanish: www.mundonamahatta.org. I invite whoever speaks Spanish to visit, to contribute comments and articles, and to inform other devotees.

The dawn of awareness alightens with fascinating glimpses of veiled miracles lying in humble wake to whisper oracles of truth within expectant hearts longing to embrace the soothing vision of divine magic's evanescent touch...

Over the last couple of weeks as I have been travelling, I have been meeting several people who seem to be very eager and open for Krishna Consciousness. I asked Billie my usual cabdriver, how many books does she need to distribute. She gave me a figure for around 20 books.

Our February 2007 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience

KRISHNA', a richly animated, musical feature film tells the story of Lord Krishna's birth, his childhood spent in Vrindavan and his slaying of Kamsa, the evil ruler of Mathura.

This shows how banks, especially the Central Banks, which are part of a network established in many countries, have set up a system which is increasingly controlling the economy and lives of numerous people around the world, and is gaining more power, wealth and influence.

It is a beautiful Temple. Colored with intricate golden filigree, marble floors, carvings and painting everywhere. They have raised the "bar" in Tirupati with this beautiful offering to the Lord. There may be bigger temples in ISKCON, but this one is very beautiful.

New Release from Gopal Jiu Publications. 216 pages, softbound. 19cm x 26 cm. 80 gsm natural paper, two color. Over 40 beautiful pencil drawings by Anuradha Dasi, specially commissioned for the book.

However, as soon as construction began the same government authorities brought an administrative case against the community for having started illegal construction. SKC members were shocked by the change, but fully complied with local authorities and demolished the foundation.