By Chaitanya Charan DasaNo, because the only way to get over with temptation is by resistance, not indulgence. The peace that we get after indulgence is short-lived and deceptive; lasting peace comes only through resistance and transcendence.
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- 3 Dec 2013
By Kesava Krsna DasaHow to become a guru within ISKCON? Many say that our understanding of guru-tattva is undeveloped. Others opine that we are far from enabling traditional guru/disciple roles. Should the question even be asked, “How to become guru of disciples?” Are we missing something?
...- 3 Dec 2013
By Manor staffThe Archbishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark Mr Kevin Mcdonald praised Bhaktivedanta Manor for its 'wonderful welcome and hospitality' during his official visit
...- 2 Dec 2013
By Huffington PostMore people than you may have thought are on plant-based and animal-free diets: PETA reports that 2.5 percent of U.S. residents are vegans, while another 5 percent are vegetarians. Celebrities are no strangers to these dietary changes; big names like Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and now Al Gore are all on board with veganism
...- 2 Dec 2013
By Chandan Yatra DasThe exact spot where Lord Sri Krishna spoke Bhagavad-Gita. Is the most important place to be seen because there is a Banyan tree in this place under which Krishna explained Bhagavad-Gita 5000 years back to Arjuna
...- 30 Nov 2013
By Vraja Bihari DasI am reminded of Bhakti Vinod Thakur’s kesavatuvajagatvicitra- ‘the material creation of Yours, Oh Keshava is most strange’ I conclude that sex and death are the two eternal activities happening in this bizarre material world;
...- 29 Nov 2013
By Baldev DasWhile still on our Vrindavan Yatra near Govardhan, H.H Radhanath maharaj met all Sankirtan devotees to wish them for a blissful upcoming Book Marathon. Standing in front of Sri Giriraj Govardhan, he prayed to Giriraj that Let all devotees be able to distribute Srila Prabhupad’s mercy more and more this year
...- 29 Nov 2013
By Kaunteya DasI wish to publicly commend Devaki Mataji for clarifying her position and for formally aligning with Srila Prabhupada’s teachings on the issue of women diksa-gurus
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By Chaitanya Charan dasAnother objection might be, “When devotional service is done publically, might it not degenerate into a public performance meant to garner prestige in a pious culture that exalts such activities?”
...- 29 Nov 2013
By Basu Ghosh DasThe eagerness of a section of devotees to see a female blessed as diksha guru in ISKCON posthaste is akin "affirmative action" in the USA, as well as the reservation system for the backward classes here in India. Call it "social engineering", if you want. The mood is “let’s have a token woman diksha guru” to affirm that women are equal to men in ISKCON
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By Parasuram dasNow here is something important I would like to share with you. In ISKCON devotees may wonder what will happen to me when I get old ? Who is going to look after me? Well here is the good news...In Vraj Lord Krishna promises that no one will go hungry. It is quite simple, we just got to learn a few words in Hindi. This is all you need to know,"give me one rotte....you have hot milk?...onion and garlic I don't eat...where can I get drinking water". That is just about all you need to know
...- 28 Nov 2013
By Sri Radharamana dasa Report: On Monday 11th November, HSBC celebrated the third annual corporate festival of lights, Diwali at the Global Headquarters in Canary Wharf, London. Originated in 1865, HSBC operates in 85 countries through 7,200 offices for 89 million customers. Managing assets of $2.693 trillion, HSBC is known as the world's largest bank and sixth-largest company according to Forbes.
...- 28 Nov 2013
By Kesava Krsna Dasa.Are all of Srila Prabhupada’s relative quotes and observations absolute? If perhaps, some of these opinions do not match up precisely to observable reality, would that compromise his status as a perfect pure devotee? Or are our expectations of this perfection distorted to suit our dogma?
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By SJMKL Editorial Team Harinam Team – 70 to 75 devotees; a truly cosmopolitan composition. In addition to mrdangas & karatals the ensemble included: A "Bayan" – traditional Russian musical instrument, akin to a harmonium, played by HG Nanda Bihari Dasa from Ukraine. South African Bongo Drum – HG Ramabaktha Dasa from Russia
...- 28 Nov 2013
By Devaki Devi DasiI have no intention whatsoever to prove with my article "The Hot Issue - Female Diksa Guru" that women cannot be Diksa Guru. If any of my readers understood the article in this way, then they missed the very essence of it
...- 28 Nov 2013
By Vijaya DasaKrsna descended to the transcendental land of Vrndavana to engage in His pleasure pastimes and please His devotees. I'm sure He is pleased to see that five thousand years later, Vrndavana is the No. 1 temple in the world in book distribution in October, with 26,149 book points, a 72% increase
...- 27 Nov 2013
By Madhava SmullenNew Vrindaban, established in 1968 by ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada as his society’s first rural community, is continuing its transition into an exciting new phase. After a series of pioneering attempts in the early years, the community struggled for decades with a dedicated core crew. But since spring 2011, a renewed effort has been made to revitalize New Vrindaban and refocus on becoming the exemplary self-sufficient, Krishna conscious community that Srila Prabhupada envisioned.
...- 26 Nov 2013
By Mukunda dasa"Our book distribution program is our most important work. Anyone reading our Krishna book, TLC, NOD and Bhagavad gita as it is, is sure to become a Krishna Conscious person. Therefor somehow or other we must push on this literature distribution program, either through schools, colleges, libraries, life membership program or ordinary sales."
...- 26 Nov 2013
By Dusyanta dasaIsn’t it better to produce all the evidence from a transparent point and let the reader make up his mind unless you are an Uttama Adhikari writer? In Iskcon we continually make this mistake of presenting our own ideas based upon what we have read. But are we taking everything into account and are we presenting it accurately. My answer would be no we are not
...- 26 Nov 2013
By Chaitanya Charan dasLet’s use an analogy that is drawn from the Srimad Bhagavatam and elucidated by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in his devotional classic Harinaam Chintamani. Krishna and the happiness in his devotional service are like the sun, whereas our material conditionings are like clouds that block the vision of the sun
...- 25 Nov 2013
By Rudranath DasNovember 12th 2013 witnessed a very special event in the nation’s capital. An event that brought together some of India's best leaders in the sectors of corporate, human resource, finance, banking and community based organizations. The objective of this meet was to honor some of the best practices in these fields acknowledging the super excellent contributions made towards natio
...- 25 Nov 2013
By Lilasuka DasPresentation by His Holiness Prahladananda Swami during the Sannyasa Candidates Training Seminar in Mayapura
...- 24 Nov 2013
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this post contains the following North American results for the month of October
...- 23 Nov 2013
By Damodara VamsidhaH.H. Tamal Krsna Goswami ACBSP 1968 : "Though I had no previous qualification, Srila Prabhupada gave me His Divine association and instructions which have saved me from material existence and given me the means to perfect my human life-Krishna Consciousness, pure devotional service to His lotus feet and the lotus feet of Sri Pancha Tattva."
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