By Sri Nanda - nandana DasaSome authors point out that Madero died with his copy of Bhagavad-gita under his arm. Madero, being more of an ideologist, tried to act with justice and democracy for everybody, which was seen as weakness. He was too far ahead of his times.
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- 5 Nov 2006
By The Vrndavan Hospice & InfirmaryOn Behalf of Lalita Devi, we wish to thank those devotees who came through for her and her family, at their time of need. Last month by your grace,through a series of small donations, we collected approximately $1,500 dollars for her care. Her Grace Priya Sakhi Prabhu, our resident caretaker in charge on premises at the MVT has tended to Lalitaâs care and is distributing the funds accordingly.
...- 5 Nov 2006
By Caru dasRavana was not âevilâ. He was just ignorant: ignorant of God, of spiritual life, spiritual values, spiritual power, spiritual joys. Because he was indifferent to the cultivation of spiritual knowledge and practice, he became, by default, polluted with the three enemies of the soul: lust (kama), anger (krodha), and greed (lobha).
...- 5 Nov 2006
By a DasaIt must be reiterated here that devotees of Krishna are more concerned with the soul than with the body, and while embracing Ayurvedic principles for bodily care, they look to the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam â and to the teachings of Rupa Goswami -- for spiritual advancement and guidance in life.
...- 5 Nov 2006
By Dina Dayala DasaWelcome and Intro by Kripamoya dasa (.mp3) What has been and what has not been accomplished from last yearâs meeting - Mahadyuti dasa (.mp3) Whatâs happening with the Euro GBC structure (.mp3)
...- 5 Nov 2006
By Indradyumna SwamiAlthough Tamala Krsna Maharaja once told me not to attribute bad health solely to the karma of my disciples, I couldn't ignore Srila Prabhupada's statement in Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers, that a spiritual master takes on the burden of the sinful activities of his disciples.
...- 2 Nov 2006
By Samba dasCould we have made the mistake of adopting âpreventive systemsâ? Has the institution tried to take on a role that is assumed by the Supreme Lord Himself? ISKCONâs policy of guru approval (official or not) may be a case in point. By assuming the right to approve gurus, we may have become an âintruderâ in a transcendental process.
...- 2 Nov 2006
By Chayadevi Devi DasiVraja was their lead cow. He was like their father or grandfather. Since they were babies, he was the big protector and decided where the herd would go and who could do what. When anyone would come into the field, Vraja would approach first and analyze whether they were friend or foe.
...- 2 Nov 2006
By Tamohara dasaYour string of assets, lined up like so many zeros, need that special One in front to make them really valuable. But this science of putting Krsna in the front is unknown to you. Thinking oneself the controller and enjoyer, one's senses alert for any opportunity for enjoyment, one makes great advancement towards repeated births and deaths.
...- 1 Nov 2006
By Caru DasAfter about a half hour talk there were a number of excellent questions. By their questions the students showed how well they had grasped the concepts in the Gita, and were working out in their minds the sequences. During dinner I circulated around to all the tables, and fielded at least another three or four good questions from each.
...- 1 Nov 2006
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada the attached file contains the following results for the month of September: World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors, Monthly Top Temples and Individuals, Monthly Continents, Monthly Top Ten Countries, Monthly Top Ten Temples Worldwide, Monthly Top Ten Temples by Size, Monthly Top Ten Temples by Continent and much more...
...- 29 Oct 2006
By Giriraj SwamiLike others, I wish that I had done more for you while you were here--and had more of your association. But knowing that you are with Srila Prabhupada, and that we have been left here to serve you both, gives solace.
...- 29 Oct 2006
By Phalini devi dasiDear Vaisnavas around the world, I offer my humble obeisances to all of you. I hope and pray that those of you who are married or planning to marry will be determined to keep your vows and that you will experience ever-increasing realizations in Krsna consciousness as you help each other along on your paths back to Godhead.
...- 29 Oct 2006
By Vrindavan Lila DasiHere you can see a video of Govardhan abhishek and building the hill of rice. Apologies for sending it late - due to some engagements that we have to attend these days, we hope to catch up with postings by the end of next week.
...- 29 Oct 2006
By Kavicandra SwamiEvery year for 20 years the Vraja Mandala Parikrama has celebrated GOVARDHAN PUJA at Varsana. The festival is always very sweet. The devotees bulid a beautiful duplicate of GOVARDHAN HILL and a sublime cow dung murti of GIRIRAJ KRSNA.
...- 25 Oct 2006
By Payonidhi dasToday is such a sad day to remember as Srila Prabhupada disappeared from our external vision, one of the things that mitigates separation from Srila Prabhupada is reading his letters. I recall in Vrindavan every day devotees put a letter on Srila Prabhupadas desk, and devotees after mongal artik would come to Srila Prabhupadas house and pay obaisences and chant there, it is such beautiful rooms.
...- 25 Oct 2006
By Hari-kirtana dasaI would like to thank all of the devotees who kindly wrote to Caitanya Rupini while she was in prison. I have been told that those letters meant a great deal to her. I will forward any correspondence I receive directly from her about your letters upon receipt.
...- 23 Oct 2006
By Rachel SauerThe movement, said Vineet Chander, an ISKCON spokesman, has grown up. Like the devotees themselves. Now, Chander said, the children of the original devotees are raising their own children in âKrishna consciousness.â Theyâre integrating their beliefs, he says, with daily life.
...- 23 Oct 2006
By The High Springs HeraldWith a live band in the background, Mohini Chacon, 16, dances in front of the templeâs shrine to Krishna. âMy main goal,â she said, âis to meet new people. What we follow is what we believe in, and I never want to be anything else.â
...- 21 Oct 2006
By CHANDRIMA S. BHATTA-CHARYAA man of God is in town to challenge Darwin. Researcher Michael A. Cremo, like many of Darwinâs critics, doesnât believe that man descended from monkeys. But unlike most of them, he turns Darwinian theory on its head, using the Vedas, believe him or not. âWe havenât evolved from monkeys. We have devolved from pure consciousness,â he says.
...- 21 Oct 2006
By Tejagaurangi Devi DasiNow I have 170 names, and every year I go to visit at least 50 of them. Every year the month of January is dedicated to follow-up. After the Christmas marathon I relax for one week and then I start to prepare follow-up, making the phone calls to the busiest ones. Then I start to prepare all the sweets. My wife is helping me with that.
...- 20 Oct 2006
By Srila Svarupa Damodara GoswamiAll glory to the ecstatic waves of devotion produced by the ocean of Krishna prema. All glory to the Sri Krishna Sankirtan movement started by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His followers.
...- 20 Oct 2006
By Payonidhi dasWith great concern I have been informed that some temples do not follow the calculated times of fasting in their time zone and this may well cause many persons to fast on dasami instead of ekadasi, some devotees follow the Mayapure calendar still, but this may be many hours ahead like here in US and cause one to start fasting on Dasami.
...- 20 Oct 2006
By Kavicandra SwamiAfter a very nice GBC meeting in Italy I finally made it to Vrndavana to join the VRAJA MANDALA PARIKRAMA. The first morning we were delayed by a car accident on the way to Govardhana parikrama. I was not hurt but HH Lokanatha Swami was injured and I went with him to the the hospital. He was bandaged and sent home and I was able to join the parikrama party at Govinda Kund.
...- 19 Oct 2006