Badrinath In Vrindavan (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: It is said that all holy places in India exist in their original forms in Sri Vrindavan Dhama! Yesterday, we visited Badrinath (Badrikasrama) a two-hour drive from Vrindavan town through the countryside. As we approached Badrinath we were surprised to see a small mountain range. Upon arriving we discussed a number of Krsna’s pastimes that took place there, as well as the glories of Gangotri, Yamunortri, Kedarnath and other sacred places that can be found in Vrindavan’s Badrinath...

VIHE NEWSLETTER Second Issue (October-November)
We gladly present to all of you the first issue of our bi-monthly
Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education’s Newsletter.
You will find herein news, interviews, articles, interesting passages from Srila Prabhupada’s teachings and commentaries of the acharyas, class transcripts, announcements, links to recordings, photos and videos and a place for you to share your own thoughts and updates.
We hope this edition will be useful and interesting to you in many ways.
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Sri Harinam Sankirtan Nectar: Sydney 20/10/16 (Album with photos)
Twelve devotees are sharing the names of Radha and Krishna with the people of Sydney.
This month is the very special time of Kartik and very auspicious to distribute the holy names in streets during this period. Any spiritual activity undertaken attracts hundreds of times the normal benefit to everyone involved, the chanter and the hearers.
As the night are warmer more people fill the streets and show their appreciation for the Harinam Party as they pass by.
This week we went...

Prassantama’s cooking class! (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: In the Vedic conception of grihastha, householder, it is recommended that a householder shall see that even a lizard living in the room or even a snake living in that house should not starve. They should be also given food. And what to speak of others? Conversation with Prof. Kotovsky, June 22, 1971, Moscow.
Find them here: https://goo.gl/2hvHZw

Miracles by distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books!
Vijaya das: While distributing on the mall in Moscow, Acala Dasa, the regional Sankirtan Minister for Russia, approached a woman and offered her a book. He explained some of the contents, and she enthusiastically took it. Seeing her enthusiasm he invited her to the temple, and a few weeks later she visited. By coincidence, she arrived on the day the devotees were holding a book distribution seminar. Seeing her come as a result of having received a book, Acala Dasa praised her sincerity: “Kri...

ISKCON 50th anniversary celebration in Brussels (2 min video)
It took place a few weeks ago - it was originally supposed to tak......

Important for all kirtaniyas: Fake Paul & co Vs Real Paul & co (4 min video)
It’s all in the details. So many times I’ve seen people buy the harmonium because the cover says Paul and Co on it and the shop guy said it was true. There is a classic design and a logo to look for. If the price is too good to be true, walk away lol.
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/hlH8Md

The Hare Krishna’s and Their Books (2 min video)
Srila Prabhupada: Krishna takes special appreciation for His devotees who are engaged in risking for His preaching work, and He will give you special care and guidance at all times because you are sincerely trying to serve Him in this way. Letter to Amogha, August 9, 1972.
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/935L6A

Gurudev - An Offering To Srila Prabhupada | By the Madhavas | (9 min musical video)
Author: Bhaktivinoda Thakura
The lyrics: gurudev!
kṛpā-bindu diyā, koro’ ei dāse,
tṛṇāpekhā ati hīna
sakala sahane, bala diyā koro’,
nija-māne spṛhā-hīna

(2)
sakale sammāna korite śakati,
deho’ nātha! jathājatha
tabe to’ gāibo, hari-nāma-sukhe,
aparādha ha ‘be hata

(3)
kabe heno ...

The Talavan Forest (6 min video)
Indradyumna Swami: Talavan is one of the 12 sacred forests of Sri Vrindavan Dham in India. Even today, it retains much of the beauty it had 5,000 years ago during the appearance of Lord Sri Krsna. Our parikrama party sat and discussed Krsna and Balarama’s pastimes in that transcendental abode and relished the sweet chanting of Krsna’s holy names for many hours.
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/mNiUJx

Initiation ceremony in Prabhupada-desh, Venice, Italy (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: In this age, it is more important t......

In humility, appreciation and awe for Sri Nathji Prabhu.
Rasaraja dasa: I am truly saddened to hear of the sudden departure of Sri Nathji Prabhu. He was a stalwart devotee and an example for all devotees on many fronts. A most respectable grihastha Vaishnava, a tireless preacher, not only in the temple but even in his own professional circles, where he made many working persons coming in touch with him for business reasons into devotees.

Sankirtana Yajna ki jaya!
Balabhadra Bhattacarya Dasa: This is a really sweet lady that we met on Harinam last week. She stood ......

Beautiful Madan Mohan Temple (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: On the 3rd day of our Kartika parikrama in Vrindavan we visited the famous Madan Mohan Temple, established by Srila Sanatana Goswami on the bank of the sacred Yamuna river. Madhava and Bada Haridas’ rousing kirtans and Chaturatma prabhu’s enlightening discussions satisfied the hearts of all present!
Find them here: https://goo.gl/cxeSoT

Cow Dung Protects Phone Against …Radioactivity? (1 min video)
On a recent visit to the ISCOWP farm, HH Bhakti Raghava Swami, head of the Om Surabhi International Campaign, is putting cow dung on his phone after a discussion about the latest news of certain cell phones catching on fire.
Watch it here: https://goo.gl/Sbg26d

Sankirtan Mela Day at ISKCON Rohini Delhi (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Krishna is not poor. Krishna has not come here......

Final shots from the amazing Harinamas we had in Mexico (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: If one repeats monotonous materi......

Vrindavan Local Temples Darshan (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended five items of devo......

Today morning on 18th Oct. HG Vrajendranandan Prabhu met and presented Gita to Smt. Menka Sanjay Gandhi Minister of Women & Child Development of India.

Hierarchy of our Universe - From Shrimad Bhagawatam 12 Cantos.
Somendranatha Das: The summary of Srimad Bhagawatam (Hierarchy o......

First Ram Vijayotsava in Bloomington, IL
Damodarananda Das: BMI-Bhaktivriksha organised and celebrated the First grand Ram Vija......

The Talavan Forest (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: On our 2nd day of Kartika parikrama we visited the Talavan forest in Vrindavan. The land in Talavan is described in sastra as very even, smooth and expansive. The earth is black and densely covered with darbha grass and devoid of stones and pebbles. Talavan is especially known for it’s beautiful clear lakes filled with blue lotuses. The water of those lakes fulfills all desires and assures complete success in all undertakings. We were graced with a visit by Deena Bandhu prabhu who enlight...

Morning Program at Sri Madan Mohan Temple (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: One is understood to be an eternal servant of t......

Sankirtan in London.
KavicandraSwami: I recentely spent a few blissful days at SRI SRI Radha London Isvara Mandira.
They were just starting a KRSNA BALARAM marathon. Many devotees, about half of them Bhaktas and Bhaktins, were going out with great enthusiasm and distributing many books while charming the people on Oxford street and other parts of London.
Bhakta Simon was leading in distribution when I left for Africa. Some of the Bhaktas had never distributed before but were telling me that they would probably continue after the marathon.
T...