By Vrajendra Kumar DasThis one hour long extraordinary video introduces the Krishna conscious view about the world we live in. No scientific methods can directly prove or disprove the divine or accidental origin of the laws of nature. One can only result in logical arguments in favour of one or the other approach. However, it is better to analyse these concepts one by one and look at the prospects for human evolution to which these two different models of origin of the world and laws lead.....
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- 31 Oct 2014
By thehindu.comSinya Ejima, chief representative of JICA informed that current commitment of JICA’s assistance in urban sector including water and transport is of the order of Rs.2, 40, 000 crore. With focus on cleaning of the Yamuna and its bed, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is associated with 16 sewerage and water supply projects in India, on Wednesday expressed hope that the Yamuna would be clean by year 2017 and its water fit for consumption and swimming too.
...- 30 Oct 2014
By Bernard Wilchusky"Chanting clears the mind; it's a way of attracting God to us," said Trivikrama Swami, the temple's elder acolyte. "People falsely believe they are at the center of the universe, so Krishna created the physical world to fulfill that belief. Chanting reminds us that we are not the center of the world, that there are things greater than us in the cosmos." Trivikrama Swami has been an initiated member of ISKCON since 1966. Since his initiation, when he swore to remain celibate and devote his life in service to God, he has traveled the world ...
- 30 Oct 2014
By Sukhada dasiOn August 23rd, 2014, when the time arrived for the 10th Annual Rath Yatra Festival of Chariots at Jacksonville Beach, Florida, weather predictions were ominous. But Lord Jagannatha had everything under control. Although hot and humid, the Lord’s servants assembled in full force, and Jacksonville Beach will never be the same as a result. The Dalchand family decorated the cart with colorful festoons, flowers, and lots of love, City Council member Ms. Christine Hoffman and former mayor, Fland Sharp, were in attendance, glorifying the devotees ...
- 29 Oct 2014
By Dandadhrk DasWe were twenty participants assembling at Goloka Dham in Germany on the first weekend of October, embarking on a three-day spiritual adventure. Some of us had been practicing Krsna consciousness for many years, and some of us were young bhaktas. Nevertheless, for all of us it was a highly transformational experience, if not to say a true paradigm shift. The schedule was tight - no time to space out. After the standard morning program in the presence of Sri Sri Radha Madana Mohan we met in our bhajan kutir for three hours during the morning, ...
- 29 Oct 2014
By Madhava DasShri Manoj Tiwari famous singer, Actor and Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha New Delhi, Mohamd Iqbal Mulla secretary Jamaate-Ishlami-Hind and Shri Manoj Sinha Railway Minister of State, Government of India received Srila Prabhupada's Bhagavada-gita As It Is.
...- 29 Oct 2014
By Radhanatha SwamiLove is not to want peace but service. To want service is a selfless motivation. Our nature is to love and serve eternally. The need of the soul is love not peace. Peace is a neutral state where there are no problems. It is not positive. Just like when two countries are fighting and they want peace. Peace means they are just not fighting anymore. But the soul is dynamic and part of Krishna. The soul’s nature is to love. Nitya siddha krishna prema…So when they say om shanti shanti shanti they want peace but a devotee understands the re...
- 29 Oct 2014
By Niranjana SwamiMy name is Omvati Devi Dasi, I am from Donetsk. During all the time of the military operations I have been staying in Donetsk and making endeavors to render my modest service by helping devotees, who remained in the temple. From the bottom of my heart I thank you and devotees for the material support. At present all salaries and pensions are no more paid in the city. And therefore your financial support turned to become very much helpful. In this difficult time of trials it is especially pleasant to experience your mercy, care and support...
- 29 Oct 2014
By Iskcon NairobiThe University Program in Nairobi, Kenya, is running for the last 4 years and has shown good results. This year we had over 60 students who have been attending the program and studing Srila Prabhupada's books for over 8 months. As an offering to Srila Prabhupada for his tirobhava festival we held a graduation. May the vaishnavas shower their mercy upon us so that we can remain sincere in our service to Srila Prabhupada.
...- 27 Oct 2014
By Vaishnavangri Sevaka Das"Oh! Fiftieth ISKCON incorporation day is fast approaching. I should do something special that can be long lasting" said my intelligence enthusiastically. "Come on. Don't be crazy. Still there is more than one and half year to go for that golden jubilee celebration of ISKCON incorporation day. There is no need to waste time now" said loudly my mind. "Stop your useless talk. Do you think it is an ordinary occasion? It is a great occasion for ISKCON, which was started by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada for prote...
- 27 Oct 2014
By Sukhi Bhakta DasaA devotee in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, especially one who takes up the brahmacari asrama, is almost certain to hear an oft stated, yet philosophically unsound, assumption about the will of Krishna and the guidance He gives the living entity from within the heart. The concept is this: that the first place one begins one’s devotional service at, generally the first temple or preaching center one steps foot in, is automatically one’s “prabhu-datta desa”. In other words, the place in which one first begins t...
- 27 Oct 2014
By Jagattarini DasiSituated near Whiteman Park in the Swan Valley, The Sacred India Gallery brings to life the sights and sounds of spiritual India. Guests are taken on a “journey” to three ancient pilgrimage sites and they also view an exhibition of miniature dioramas by resident artist Jagattarini dasi. The gallery is suitable for all ages. Free guided tours are conducted on weekends and public holidays. To visit the gallery all you need to do is book your place on one of these tours.
...- 26 Oct 2014
By Ravi NagahawatteChanting the mantra ‘Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna…’ brings a sense of calmness to even the most disturbed atmosphere. The holy mantra helps Lord Krishna devotees to tune their senses in order to understand God. Devotional songs, in the name of Lord Krishna, were sung in high-pitched voices in Colombo on October 12 (Sunday) at the Sarasvathi Hall in Bambalapitiya during a singing session, better known as Bhajan. A team of Hare Krishna devotees from Mayapoor, India led the Bhajans. They gave every indication that they were skilled music...
- 26 Oct 2014
By Vyasmuni DasToday on 25th October 2014 at 5:00 pm Gujarat Chief Minister Smt Anandiben Patel had taken a Pleasure Visit at Sri Sri Radha Govind Dham, ISKCON Ahmedabad. Honorable Chief Minister was welcomed by Temple President H G Jasomatinandan Prabhu. Honorable Chief Minister was Accompanied with Ahmedabad Mayor Smt Minaxiben Patel, BJP General Secratary (Ahmedabad City) Shri Bhupendra Shah and Ahmedabad Municiple Corporation Ex-Standing Committee Chairmen Shri Bhupendra Patel. Honorable Chief Minister has offered Garland and Aarti to Sri Sri RadhaGovind...
- 25 Oct 2014
By Vijaya dasaSeptember proved to be a great month for Gainesville, Florida, which did a whooping 5,001 book points, a 103% increase. Look out RVC! Gainseville is coming up close. The credit, of course, goes to sincere book distributors who are going out and doing the yajna, but Srila Prabhupada once said, "The temple is as good as the temple president." The Gainesville temple president is one of the kindest and friendliest devotees you'll ever meet, and he is into book distribution, which he used to do in the 1970s: Kalakanta Prabhu. He initiates disciples...
- 25 Oct 2014
By indiatimes.comLONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron has hosted the annual Diwali party at his official residence here extending greetings to over 8,00,000 Hindus living in the UK and thanking them for their contribution to the country. "This festival of lights is an important time to celebrate our shared history and thank you all for all that you do for our country," said Cameron, as he made his way to a mini temple stacked with deities and Indian sweets below a portrait of Queen Elizabeth, yesterday. "It is a good thing my kids are not here becau...
- 25 Oct 2014
By Hari Narayana Das(With 271 photos) Commemorating the anniversary of Bandung city, October 18, 2014, the Government of Bandung organized a parade titled “Bandung Caang Festival”, in brief, ‘Bandung Flower Festival’. Caang means rays of light. The festival was followed up by many departments under Bandung government bringing their floats of light decorated cars to participate in the festival. The organisers also gave chance to cultural groups to join the festival. The devotees in Bandung and surrounding places were quick to seize this opportunity t...
- 25 Oct 2014
By Indradyumna SwamiToday, October 25, ISKCON devotees in Vrindavan will officially launch a new book entitled, "Yamuna Devi - A Life of Unalloyed Devotion." The two-volume set, authored by Yamuna devi's dearmost friend Dinatarini dasi, describes Yamuna's devi's life as a devotee of Krsna and most notably as a disciple of her spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. Yesterday evening, along with several godbrothers and godsisters, we had the honor to first offer the books to Srila Prabhupada at his samadhi mandir. We also showed the books to the deities on the al...
- 25 Oct 2014
By Tribhuvavatha dasTumultuous preaching by Iskcon Lagos devotees. Yesterday, Nigeria police copra, Ibrahim took 3, copies of Bhagavad-gita as it is and other medium /small books to distributes in the barrack by himself. The copra who claimed to have read the Gita/Science of self realization. Hold that, the books, according to him, had has a tremendous transformation on his thinking and away of Life. The devotee who approach him ask,how he gets to know the two books he mentioned? The police Copra affirmed that, in the year 2002,he was among the Nigerian pol...
- 24 Oct 2014
By Lindy LairdFood for Life is one of four groups to receive a share of the $20,000 the PHO set aside. "The idea of that fund is to support ground roots community efforts in making a difference for children in need," Ms Rae said. The trust was recently given a van by a man who read about its need for a vehicle suitable for transporting food to the schools. He was going to sell the van until he read about Food for Life's plight in the Northern Advocate.
...- 24 Oct 2014
By Aniruddha DasYesterday we had the great pleasure of hosting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship the Honorable Matthew Guy. Matthew presented the temple with a 500,000 dollars grant for our kitchen upgrade. Very exciting news for our temple!!! Jaya Srila Prabhupada!
...- 23 Oct 2014
By Tulsi GabbardDiwali Message from Tulsi Gabbard: (First Krishna conscious US Congresswoman) On Diwali friends come over for the whole day and relatives come and go. Everyone has a wonderful time celebrating the return of Sita and Rama. Thus Diwali has become a day when all the sad things of the past are forgotten and happy times are remembered.
...- 23 Oct 2014
By Yudhistir Govinda DasThe international committee overseeing the celebrations of ISKCON’s 50th year of incorporation in 2016 presented its report. Pancaratna Dasa and Anuttama Dasa, committee members, informed the GBC about the various events being planned in major cities of the world such as New Delhi, Kolkatta, New York, London, etc. This included a seven day mega padayatra in 2015 from Mayapur to Kolkata dock where Srila Prabhuada boarded the Jaladuta ship and began his journey to the west.
...- 23 Oct 2014
By Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran(Vatican) As Hindus worldwide celebrate Deepavali or Diwali, the festival of lights, the Vatican has called on Hindus, Christians, followers of other religions and people of good to foster together a culture of inclusion for a just and peaceful society. In a message released on Monday, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue wished Hindus worldwide for this year’s Diwali on Oct. 23.
...- 23 Oct 2014