By Goloka-ranjana DasaAmong scholars, the position of women in the Vedic culture is a cause for controversy and debate because of different, sometimes contradictory statements found in Vedic literature. Sages have their own opinions and often contradict other sages. Thus the only path to the truth is the path traversed by great authorities. That is why we would like to analyze through the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and our previous acaryas some of the different quotes and arguments presented in the paper "Some...
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- 2 Feb 2015
By Navina Nirada DasaWith a significant generational turnover ahead of us, the issue of succession in ISKCON has become more pressing than ever. This presentation explores Srila Prabhupada’s view of succession by extracting principles and lessons from his teachings. The success of any society depends on the quality of its leadership. Hence, succession depends on the training of good leaders. A good leader is one whose character and behavior are based on Srimad-Bhagavatam.
...- 1 Feb 2015
By Basu Ghosh DasThe Rathayatra began at about 2 PM in the afternoon on a cool day at the Agrasen Cross Road, and proceeded to Tower Cross Road, passing the Dictrict Magistrate's office, (popularly known as the "Collectorate"), and ended at Annapurna Mandir at about 7 PM. Thereafter a prasad feast was served to five thousand devotees and festival participants inside the Annapurna temple. The feast consisted of Puris, subji, kadi with pakoras, rice, and bundi (sweet nano balls of chickpea flour/besan, deep fried...
- 1 Feb 2015
By GBC the Strategic Planning NetworkSivarama Swami, a GBC leader, preacher, and educator in Hungary, Romania and Turkey and a member of the SPN's Organizational Development Committee and Lines of Authority Committee speaks on strategic planning work helping to insure that ISKCON can become the movement Srila Prabhupada and Lord Caitanya envisioned it to be. After all, he says, everything in the spiritual world is strategically planned and organized to the highest standard, for Krishna's pleasure. In ISKCON we wa...
- 1 Feb 2015
By Mukhya Devi DasiThe annual Temple President meetings were just held in Dallas temple, Sri Radha Kalachandji dhama, the week of January 22, 2015. There were about 65 ISKCON leaders in attendance, as well as all of the North American GBCs. The devotees in Dallas did a marvelous hosting job and were everywhere at the service of their guests. The prasadam, three amazing meals a day, was outstanding. They gave us all a good lesson on serving the Vaisnavas. The conference was three and a half days, filled with inspir...
- 31 Jan 2015
By Vijaya DasaGood news about the Prabhupada marathon: Although we hardly ever see a score from Govindadvipa, an small island temple in Ireland, the devotees there went for the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and did 10,226 book points. Also, Bhaktivedanta Manor did a huge marathon, with 74,253 book points, fired up by Visvambara Prabhu and Sutapa Prabhu. In the USA Bhrgupati Prabhu was pouring out the books. Although he's 63, he scored 13,326 book points. Amazing!
...- 30 Jan 2015
By Madhava Smullen“Sankara was easy to do service with; having an insightful and creative nature,” says Rupa Dasi, who worked with her on a sewing project. “She had a keen sense of focus for the project and really put all her heart into the service. She also was always very concerned for the welfare of her children. And this was a frequent topic of her talks. She knew her time was limited, and she was determined to use it to the very best advantage she possibly could on their behalf.”
...- 30 Jan 2015
By Acyuta Priya dasThis year Prabhupada's December Marathon in Ukraine was quite unusial with people really damaged with the news from the war on the East of country, series of drafts of many thousands to army, mourning for war victims announced in country and acts of terrorism.
...- 30 Jan 2015
By GBC CRO of the Strategic Planning NetworkBadrinarayan Swami explains why the GBC is investing so much time and energy in planning for ISKCON’s future. Sesa Prabhu speaks on Srila Prabhupada being the first strategic thinker among us, his vision for education being an example that illustrates this. That vision covers all aspects of our Society, and if we follow it, it will solidify both ISKCON’s present and its future.
...- 30 Jan 2015
By Purushottam Nitai DasA vaisnava has to be balanced: “There is no possibility of one's becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eats too much or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough.” Krishna gives the formula for success, “He who is regulated in his habits of eating, sleeping, recreation and work can mitigate all material pains by practicing the yoga system.”
...- 30 Jan 2015
By Bhajahari DasPlease come and join the SATURDAY Night Harinams in London. We gather outside Govinda's in Soho Street at 7.30pm EVERY Saturday without fail.. There are generally at least 40/50 devotees, sometimes even one hundred or more. This street chanting is changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, as many of them get their first chance to hear the Holy Names chanted by sincere devotees and followers of Srila Prabhupada and Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
...- 30 Jan 2015
By Balarama Nityananda dasaStart: Agnidev Prabhu, followed by: Acyuta Gopi, Nadiya Mani, Ojasvi Prabhu, Madhava Prabhu, Amala Harinam, Saci-Suta, Nadiya Mani, End with HH Sacinandana Swami and continued with Maharaj in part two!
...- 29 Jan 2015
By Chaitanya Kishore DasTo disregard religious practices and rituals as foolish and primitive is a great disservice to the society. Some people who are firm in their faith will disregard these statements in the movie as irrelevant since they know the truth, some people who are atheist and don’t care for religion at all, will take this as an assertion to their beliefs, but many of the people who are innocent will have many questions and these movies will add to their confusion.
...- 29 Jan 2015
By Vijaya DasIn 2014, ISKCON's worldwide book distribution increased 10% over 2013, with almost nine million books distributed, the best year since 1996. It is in India is where the biggest amount of books has been distributed, 5,355,465 of the 8,913,251total books handed out in 2014. For the past eight years New Delhi has had the honor of being the No. 1 book distributor temple worldwide, but Mayapur was always close behind. This year Mayapur moved ahead and became the No. 1! Mayapur's score in 2014 is 1,410...
- 29 Jan 2015
By Jaya Sada Gosai DasaFor only the second time in History, the people of Adelaide were treated to the spiritual delight that is Jagannath Ratha Yatra. The festival was staged as part of the annual Australia Day celebrations in the CBD. Nominally, the Ratha was a float in a long parade. But, in truth, the Lord of the Universe had simply found another way to distribute His incomparable mercy. The parade as a whole turned out to be diverse, colourful and loud!
...- 29 Jan 2015
By ISKCON Ministry for SannyasaIt is ever so important to practice what we preach. It is important not to get too immersed in corporate approaches in our preaching work and preaching ventures; the greatest preaching is a 'one on one' personal care amidst the festival and communication venues. Never forget how to place ourselves into the shoes of the people that we connect with, in order to make sense.
...- 29 Jan 2015
By Bhajahari dasJivajago is a young devotee who has recently come to Krishna consciousness after the death of his father. He received a Bhagavad Gita on Oxford street last year and has been attracted to Krishna ever since. Jiva, also known as Jake has been a singer/songwriter/rapper for many years working in the music industry, collaborating with artists such as Robbie Williams, Mark Owen and Lemar.
...- 28 Jan 2015
By radhanathswami.com staffA 5-day festival entitled ‘India Rising 2015’ was held in Mumbai from 14th to 18th of January with over 100,000 people in attendence. Radhanath Swami commented on the festival: “Rising India! I am very hopeful the people of India will rediscover the supreme treasure that has been their heritage, and through our arts, through our lives, we share it with each other and share it with the world.”
...- 28 Jan 2015
By Chaitanya Charan dasHis love for us is not based on who we are – how virtuous we are, how inclined we are towards him or what we have done for him. Even if we have done nothing for him, even if we are not in the least inclined towards him, even if we are stooped in sin, he still loves us.
...- 28 Jan 2015
By ISKCON Communications Ministry Washington, D.C.—The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, states that the neglect and abusive treatment of children portrayed in the film “The Wolfpack” is the antithesis of the values taught and practiced by followers of the Hare Krishna Vaishnava, or devotional Hindu, tradition.
...- 28 Jan 2015
By Mohini Radha Devi DasiSri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s parable of the astrologer and the poor man shows us how to uncover the ultimate treasure hidden within our hearts. Do you know that you are the heir to an immense fortune? The ultimate treasure lies buried within your heart, and you only need to know how to dig for it.
...- 27 Jan 2015
By GBC CRO of the Strategic Planning NetworkAs devotees make preparations for the start of the Annual General Meeting of the GBC and meeting of the GBC Strategic Planning Network (SPN), we will be sharing with you videos of devotees speaking on the numerous initiatives the GBC has embarked on in preparation for ISKCON's future. We’ll also show the significant progress and achievements the GBC has made thus far in its strategic planning work across the globe.
...- 26 Jan 2015
By Mathuresa DasaAlauddina Saiyada Hussain Shah Seripha Makka who ruled Bengal from A.D. 1509 to 1532, had two expert and trusted ministers in the brothers Dabhir Kas and Sakara Mallik. The Nawab had recruited the brothers from the aristocratic Karnatic brahmana community, given them Muslim names, and taken satisfaction in seeing them shed Hindu ways and adopt Muslim dress and customs.
...- 25 Jan 2015
By Ravindra Svarupa dasaI liked it when Srila Prabhupada described Krsna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, because I had many prejudicial ideas associated with the word God. But I quickly realized that "Supreme Personality of Godhead" is a very precise term. "Godhead" traditionally is a term for the Absolute Truth, and Srila Prabhupada says "Personality of Godhead" to denote that the Absolute Truth has a personal feature.
...- 25 Jan 2015