By Dwaipayan DeThe Vedas are compared to a desire tree because they contain all things knowable by man. They deal with mundane necessities as well as spiritual realization. The Vedas contain regulated principles of knowledge covering social, political, religious, economic, military, medicinal, chemical, physical, metaphysical subject matter and above all specific directions for spiritual realization. The real essence of Vedic literatures can be categorized into three headings: Samba...
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- 9 Apr 2021
2020 was a year that promised to fulfil the dreams and desires for many around the world, instead the year turned out one of struggle and survival. The world was locked, travel was restricted, institutions were locked down, and most importantly, Srila Prabhupada's temples across the globe were temporarily closed and we were forced to go within.
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- 8 Apr 2021
By Iskcon Vaishnavi MinistryHonouring Srila Prabhupada's beloved sister. Commemoration of the anniversary of Pishima's disappearance. Srila Prabhupada’s daughters ANANGA MANJARI Devi Dasi & SRUTIRUPA Devi Dasi, who both had personal association of Pishima, share never before heard pastimes. “Pishima embodied true devotion and deep wisdom. Our blessed time together transformed me into a more authentic person and Vaishnavi. I am forever grateful.” ~ Ananga Manjari Devi Dasi (ACBSP)
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By ISKCON Sannyasa MinistryAnyone who has no other interest but to dedicate his life to the service of the Lord is actually a sannyasi. Such a person always thinks of himself as an eternal servant, dependent on the supreme will of the Lord. As such, whatever he does, he does it for the benefit of the Lord. Whatever action he performs, he performs it as a service to the Lord. (Bhagavad-gita 9.28 Purport)
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By Lilasuka dasiEvery temple, project and school in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is required to have a trained and active Child Protection Team (CPT). CPT's have two main functions - to help prevent and to respond to child abuse concerns in local ISKCON communities. CPT’s have the special focus of helping local management implement policies that enhance safety, including screening those in positions of trust; awareness training for adults and children; and responding to concerns of child maltreatment. CPT members receive basic training from and work in tandem with the Child...
- 7 Apr 2021
Srila Prabhupada's 125th Celebrations; Using a ready-made template for Gaura Purnima Media Release
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- 7 Apr 2021
- 7 Apr 2021
Dear Devotees it is to inform you that HG Pankajanghri Prabhu (ACBSP) tested positive for COVID-19 today. Please pray for his earliest recovery.
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- 6 Apr 2021
This class on Srimad Bhagavatam 9.3.22 is given by Narayani Devi Dasi (ACBSP) on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at Bhakti Center.
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- 6 Apr 2021
By Chandan Yatra DasShabari was a tribal lady and had unflinching devotion for Lord Rama. She took the shelter of great sage Matanga Rsi as her spiritual master. During the last days of sage Matanga, Shabari served him with great attention and care. Pleased by her service, Matanga Rsi blessed her that one day certainly Lord Rama along with His bother Laxmana will come to meet her. Having undeterred faith in the words of her spiritual master, every day, Shabari collected Ber (berries) from nearby forest in great anticipation that Lord Rama will come to meet her
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This class on Srimad Bhagavatam 9.3.21 is given by Kripamoya Das (ACBSP) on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at Bhakti Center.
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- 6 Apr 2021
His Grace Vijaya Prabhu gives class on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, starting from the verse 2.42-43. [March 27, 2021]
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- 6 Apr 2021
Who is qualified for spiritual life? Only brāhmaṇas? Or sannyāsīs, or human beings, scholars, or Indians!? – Whether one is a man or a woman, householder or a renunciant, Indian or an American, aristocratic or underprivileged, rich or poor, educated or illiterate, child or an elder, human being or an animal, everyone is a child of God and is spiritual. Therefore, to love God and serve God is the innate characteristic (dharma) of every living being
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- 6 Apr 2021
His Grace Dayananda Prabhu leads discussion on Bhagavad-gita, chapter 1, verse 30 on May 23, 2020.
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- 5 Apr 2021
His Grace Puskar Prabhu gives class on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, starting from the verse 2.28.
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- 5 Apr 2021
A strategy of preaching is the just giving, initially, then, after trust is developed, people will want to hear to understand the philosophy of the giver.
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- 5 Apr 2021
The annual Gaura Purnima Festival is the most exciting event of the year at Mayapur. Sri Mayapur is the transcendental appearance place of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Prabhupada desired all devotees to come to Mayapur at least once in a year as far as possible, to get charged with the unlimited mercy of Mahaprabhu, and Gaura Purnima is the best time to do this.
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- 5 Apr 2021
Currently Maharaj is experiencing mild symptoms. Please keep him in your prayers for his speedy recovery.
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- 4 Apr 2021
- 4 Apr 2021
By Srimati DasiHave you ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal relationship with Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu? To talk with Him face-to-face, and have loving exchanges with Him? It’s not something we can speculate about or artificially induce. But we can hear about such loving exchanges, learn from them and become attracted and attached to entering into them as a humble servant of the servant. Today, let’s visit the world of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His very dear associate and servant, Srivasa Thakura.
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- 3 Apr 2021
In the mid ’70s I was doing the Prabhupada marathon at the Chicago airport. One afternoon we devotees were so intoxicated by distributing books that we decided to show that one doesn’t have to speak to sell books, that book distribution just depends on our state of consciousness. So we didn’t speak.
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- 3 Apr 2021
Continuing well into the night, the Lord dances and dances in the courtyard of Srivasa, surrounded by His most intimate devotees.
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- 3 Apr 2021
By Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata SwamiSrila Prabhupada said that Narada Muni is a perfect brahmacari because his sole purpose is pure devotional service and to distribute pure devotional service. But Srila Narada Muni gave up his brahmacari life and he entered into household life as Srila Srivasa Thakura. So why did he do such a thing? Just like the gopis of Vrindavan gave up their chastity and they ran to Vamsivata to associate with Krishna when He played His flute. Krishna consciousness is not about moral, social or ethical values of life. We have to transcend dharma to actually enter into real dharma, the etern...
- 3 Apr 2021