By Prem Nidhi DasI take this opportunity to thank all the devotees who have so generously helped us with prayer or financial donations and I pray to Lord Sri Krishna to bestow his causeless mercy on everyone concerned.
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- 6 Nov 2006
By Bhakti Purushottama SwamiAs you know, since more than ten days, Sri Mayapur has been severely flooded with more than 70,000 people in about 40 villages adversely affected by this flood. With the limited funds and resources at hand, and with the help of generous donors, we at ISKCON Mayapur were able to distribute prasada and offer medical assistance to the people despite our facilities being damaged.
...- 13 Oct 2006
By Hari-sauri dasaIn response to the tragic departure of Sriman Sujitendriya prabhu's wife Gauri Radhika, daughter Yamunangi (granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Srila Prabhupada) and his brother Sri Hari prabhu, some devotees have enquired where they may send funds to help him at this difficult time. Sujitendriya was already helping the widows and families of two other of his brothers when this disaster struck.
...- 10 Oct 2006
By Bhakti Purusottama SwamiBy now you must have come to know that ISKCON Mayapur and many of the surrounding villages are affected by flood. Although this year’s flood is not as big as in the year 2000, still it has brought damage and suffering to ISKCON Mayapur and nearby villages of dham-vasis. But despite all our inconvenience we badly need to help the nearby villagers who are in very distressed condition.
...- 30 Sep 2006
By Madhumati Devi DasiGangamai is slowly coming once again to touch the lotus feet of lord Nrisimhadeva.Slowly the water is raising at a steady pace.All the day school and Housing is now totally flooded and water level is already 4 feet to 5 feet.I saw many childrens having fun in the water in the housing area but as a pathologist we always have a microscopic view! I feel following Health precautions have to be taken !
...- 27 Sep 2006
By Sankarshan Nitai DasFloods in Mayapur are usually caused by release of water from various Dams which are about 100km upstream. Around noon, the local government officials informed ISKCON management that they were releasing water down stream gradually. ISKCON Mayapur management immediately swung into action and convened a meeting of the Department heads at 4:00pm to discuss preventive measures and relief action.
...- 27 Sep 2006
By Vineet Chander
A simultaneous protest took place in New York City. Both demonstrations were timed to intentionally coincide with the “Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions,” held in Kazakhstan. Many human rights groups and international governments, including the United Kingdom and India, are pressuring the Kazakh government to go beyond sponsoring conferences on religious freedom, and instead work to stop bigotry and harassment of religious minorities in their own county.
...- 14 Sep 2006
By BB Govinda SwamiLast month there was held the first of two recent conferences in Kazakhstan about religious liberty. ISKCON devotees attended that conference, and our case was brought to the attention of the whole convention by scholars and other delegates from the UK and the USA–who pointed out that religious freedom principles were being violated by the hosts of the conference– the Kazakh government.
...- 11 Sep 2006
By Jivanuga dasFirst, on behalf of Bhojadeva Prabhu, I would like to express heartfelt thanks for the prayers and words of encouragement that have come in from the devotees all around the world. These kind offerings have been a constant source of strength for him. We read them to him daily. I would like to also thank those generous souls who have sent financial help so far.
...- 28 Aug 2006
By Gunamayi dasiThis comes after we received a letter asking for our assistance for this disciple of Srila Prabhupada who has been a book distributor for over 30 years. Presently, his health remains poor after both legs were amputated. He is also, unfortunately, going blind in one eye.
...- 23 Aug 2006
By Jivanuga dasBy now the entire worldwide devotee community must have heard of the tragic events that took place in Manipur on Janmastami. The devotees of ISKCON Manipur wish to thank everyone for their continued prayers and blessings for all of the vaisnavas who were injured and for those who have left this world. We will continue to provide updates on the situation.
...- 22 Aug 2006
By Sacirani Devi Dasi
This is an earnest request for all the devotees to pray for safe recovery of His Grace Bhojadeva Prabhu, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, who was severely injured in the tragic terror attack during the Janmastami celebrations at ISKCON Manipur. When the explosion occurred Bhojadeva Prabhu was chanting with both his hands crossed near the chest and that saved him .
...- 20 Aug 2006
By Yasoda PerryHe was hospitalized and remained in ICU for most of a week. He was diagnosed with internal bleeding and an accumulation of toxins. He came very close to leaving his body. Through blood transfusions donated by local medical students and a watchful eye he is making a recovery.
...- 18 Aug 2006
By Bhakti Bhrnga Govinda SwamiIt has been over three months since the Kazakhstan government attempted to destroy homes of the devotees and confiscate their properties. Due to your efforts of sending letters, faxes, and emails to the Kazakhstan government, the orders were frozen from the Capital. But sadly, there has been no resolve to the situation.
...- 15 Aug 2006
By Caitanya DasMy Guru Maharaja on hearing this news, very kindly gave his mercy to her even though he is currently very busy in Croatia. I request all of you to please bestow your kind mercy on her soul also, so that she gets the Supreme Destination and engages in the eternal service of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.
...- 24 Jul 2006
By Prema Bhakti Marga dasiAlec Baldwin recently did a video for PETA, and many other celebs are actively vocalizing their vegan/veg lifestyles. Why must we reach so far back to the 70's when the majority of the Ratha-yatra attendees weren't even alive then?
...- 12 Jul 2006