By HDG Srila PrabhupadaSo this sankirtana movement, Hare Krishna movement, is also incarnation of Krishna. Nama-rupe avatara. Krishna can become incarnation in sound form also. Not even a physical form. Physical form also there; everything is there. But especially this age, Krishna is incarnated in His name.
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- 17 Jul 2007
By Karuna DasaI've been studying some basic sociology and would like to share some more thoughts about varnasrama.
...- 16 Jul 2007
By Caitanya Caran DasBy the power of the latest technology, humans can now fly in the sky like the birds and swim in the water like the acquatics?
...- 16 Jul 2007
By Kesava Krsna dasaIn the field of devotional service smallness is as glorious as bigness. The impossible determination of the small mother sparrow to reclaim her eggs taken by the ocean, earned her the favor of Sri Garuda.
...- 10 Jul 2007
By Radhanath SwamiArjuna was fighting it for Krsna, not for sense gratification. Prabhupada explains devotees have to cultivate being free from envy, from pride, and a devotee should be everyone's well-wisher, not trying to defeat others and be better than others but to serve others, that is Vaisnava.
...- 5 Jul 2007
By Bir Krishna das GoswamiThe authority figure (or institution) should not implicitly or explicitly promise to fulfill all the needs of the person. Better to assume a position of facilitator; that is to help one understand how to fulfill his own needs by being an autonomous human being.
...- 5 Jul 2007
By Caitanya Caran DasMost people decide what they eat based mainly on taste, cost, habit, nutrition and convenience. But for those who are a little more thoughtful, here are some other points worth considering.
...- 3 Jul 2007
By Romapada SwamiWhat are the potential realizations in each stage of chanting i.e. nama-aparadha, nama-abhasa, and suddha-nama? Is there any positive realization for a person in nama-aparadha stage?
...- 26 Jun 2007
By Caitanya Caran DasTelevision is not run by social workers interested in the benefit of the audience. T.V. is run by businessman who are ready to do anything and everything to maximize their profits.
...- 21 Jun 2007
By Bir Krishna das GoswamiMany devotees are under the impression that we should love Krishna and denigrate ourselves! Also we may come in contact with people who in the name of Krishna consciousness authority denigrate us, telling us that we are useless, hopeless, fallen, degraded, in maya, sense gratifiers, bhogis, etc.
...- 16 Jun 2007
By Janananda Gosvami Special programmes were introduced: bhakta programme, bhakti sastra courses etc to try to fill the gap. But there is really no alternative in Kali yuga We talk a lot in classes and articles about chanting but ask ourselves, "How much are we chanting?"
...- 16 Jun 2007
By Kesava Krsna dasaWithin this age of quarrel and hypocrisy, it should not surprise us to see friction between the disciple and spiritual master. Improper as it is, disciples sometimes cite a buzzword like ‘maturity’ to lend credence to their challenge, even in the public domain.
...- 16 Jun 2007
By Bhurijana dasaDesiring to milk the cows, the gopas met with Krsna, who tastefuly performs all artistic feats and derives pleasure from all that He does. Moving His lotus eyes in all directions, Krsna milked the cows with great fun and affection.
...- 16 Jun 2007
By Janananda GosvamiAs Kirtan is the single-most important activity of our movement, the GBC decided this year at Mayapura to form a "Kirtan Standards Committee". I would like to briefly inform you of the progress in this regards.
...- 9 Jun 2007
By Sankirtana dasaWhat I have come to recognize over the years while meeting different devotees in different parts of the world is that there is always a group of persons who believe they found an alternative to the scientific process of sadhana bhakti.
...- 9 Jun 2007
By Janananda GosvamiTherefore it is resolved, That World Holy Name Day is made an annual program for all ISKCON centers. Different countries or continents can modify the name to suit their needs.
...- 9 Jun 2007
By Ekendra dasSometimes Krishna lets it look like the demons (psychopaths) have the advantage. This is just so its all the more relishable when the devotee sinks the boot - and, of course, Krishna likes to give all credit to the devotee and vice-versa.
...- 9 Jun 2007
By Ajitananda dasaHearing of Krishna's limitless capacity for appreciating and reciprocating the love of His devotees can inspire us to rekindle our friendship with Him. Lord Krishna is also the most faithful and considerate friend.
...- 5 Jun 2007
By Kavicandra SwamiI recently opened amazon.com and found the following books being promoted. The authors must be descendants of Hiranyakasipu, Kamsa and other demons.
...- 27 May 2007
By Ravindra Svarupa dasaNo honest, well-informed person can find any such attempt at centralization in the current undertaking. We all understand and accept Prabhupada principles of management and fully realize the need for local empowerment and autonomy. At the same time, we also understand that Prabhupada ordered the GBC to exercise certain spiritual and managerial authority over the temples.
...- 24 May 2007
By Danavir GoswamiIn my previous paper entitled Yoga Mart I explain fifteen reasons why I am of the opinion that the recent upsurge in gymnastic and meditational yoga-related courses being offered within ISKCON, for the most part, compromises the mission of the organization.
...- 24 May 2007
By Kesava Krsna dasaSrila Jiva Goswami comments in this connection [of perverted mellows] that such a loving state of mind is not possible for all. It is possible only in the case of the gopis of Vrndavana
...- 23 May 2007
By Satyahit dasWe have all heard that upon seeing us Hare Krsna's performing kirtan in the public streets, some people say,"O we have not seen you people for so long", or "we wondered what happenned to you since we no longer see you chanting in the strreets as we used to".
...- 23 May 2007
By Praghosa Das ACBSP - not the EditorI would like to offer a direct and personal comment to the young lady whose questions to HH Romapada Swami were used by him in the article entitled “Dealing with unexpected reversals in life”
...- 20 May 2007