By Janananda GosvamiWell we did it! Hang up them dancing shoes till next year! Now back to normal. Normal? Yeah! World Holy Name day is over! But what is normal? This is the Hare Krishna movement.
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- 6 Nov 2007
By Sangita devi dasi I have been married for over ten years. I am ashamed to admit it, but I feel trapped in an emotionally and often, physically, abusive relationship. Can you give me some information to help me? I am sure I am not the only one experiencing this.
...- 6 Nov 2007
By BB Govinda SwamiThus, the Krishna Society will be driven out by Abdykalykov's hands and later the Prosecutor's office will contest the October 23rd ruling and return the land to the Kazakh government.
...- 5 Nov 2007
By Vaisesika DasaThere's not a more charming or mysterious place in the universe than Govardhana Hill in Vraja Mandala. Apparently, the word is spreading because nowadays, during Karttika season, millions of pilgrims come here to perform parikrama.
...- 5 Nov 2007
By Deena Bandhu dasaAt one point he was making the point that part of the process of purifying the heart is eating only prasadam. Seeing a small temple to the right of the stage, he suggested that whatever they cook should be offered first to the Lord and then the prasadam served to the inmates. This met with very enthusiastic applause.
...- 5 Nov 2007
By Friends of the BBTFriends of the BBT was originally formed in 2005 by chairpersons Gopal Bhatta Dasa and Pranada Dasi. But we are only just coming to the end of our first active year, with a newsletter, website and membership program all in full swing.
...- 4 Nov 2007
By Sikhi Mahiti dasWithin a few more weeks, the annual Book Distribution marathon will begin. During this Christmas season, the materially entangled souls will be enthusiastically spend money for the holidays. They think this will relieve their suffering.
...- 4 Nov 2007
By Padmalochan Das & Vrindavan Lila DasiToday at aprx 1:30 pm Nirguna Prabhu departed from this suffering body. Lots of devotees was in the room continiously singing kirtan - maha-mantra only. It's a great fortune to leave body with such excelent assistance as devotees of Mayapur community provided, leaded by Janmastami Prabhu and his wife Sankalpa Mataji.
...- 4 Nov 2007
By Visnu Murti dasThe Prabhupada Vani Reseach Academy is establishing a new website named "Vanipedia" (vanipedia. org). It will be launched at Gaura Purnima 2008. Vanipedia will not only feature all Srila Prabhupada's teachings but also compilations on various subjects that he discussed in his books, lectures, letters, and conversations.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By Radha Gopinath staffAs a nation, Indians are very much besotted with the game of cricket. The whole of India comes forward to give its players a rousing welcome when they win a game while the same players nd themselves heavily criticized, if they lose one.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By Kurma Rupa dasaOur November 2007 Care for Cows Newsletter has been posted. Please review it at your earliest convenience.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By B.V. Madhava Maharaja and Hari-sauri dasa After so many sincere years of preaching Lord Caitanya's message for Srila Prabhupada's pleasure, Lord Gauranga and the members of the Panca Tattva have given Nirguna Krsna Dasa His just reward and liberation in the wonderful transcendental land of sri Dhama Mayapura.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By Sita-pati dasBrisbane's Hare Krishna Community is doing their part for the city's ongoing water shortage, taking to the streets of the city's suburbs to chant and dance to bring rain. Australia is currently in the most severe drought in recorded history, with various levels of water restrictions in major cities and a deepening crisis in rural areas.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By Basu Ghosh dasOne of ISKCON Baroda's congregational devotees and a disciple of HH Bhakti Vikas Maharaj, Sriman Krishnamrit Prabhu, an elderly retired gentleman who was "shaved up" and attending the temple in dhoti/kurta daily, left his body on Wednesday, after suffering through cancer for the past 6 months.
...- 2 Nov 2007
By Samapriya dd Parvati dd Subhangi ddAll of us are in Sri Vrindavan Dhama by Srila Prabhupada's mercy. For this reason, we need to keep conscious of preserving the sacred atmosphere of the temple. We all yearn for shelter and want to feel the togetherness in an undisturbed atmosphere filled with ecstatic kirtanas, japa and nectarean Harikatha-lectures.
...- 2 Nov 2007
By Devadeva dasiAs many of you may know, Gita Nagari is a struggling temple without many rescources. There are less than a handful of devotees living on the property and they are all engaged full time caring for Radha Damodara. With pleasure everyone is gearing up to care for Mother Lalitamrta, but still it is not enough.
...- 1 Nov 2007
By Hari-sauri dasaFor the last few days his body has continued to function at a low level with his blood pressure maintaining at about 66. The doctor feels that he has perhaps 3-4 days more if he continues as he is. If his blood pressure drops to 50 then it will be the end.
...- 1 Nov 2007
By Janmastami dasaThe Mayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training still has a few seats and scholarships available for the upcoming VTE Bhakti-sastri and Bhaktivaibhava Courses. Over the years many devotees have found these courses to be a tremendous source of strength, inspiration, and empowerment
...- 1 Nov 2007
By Madhava Gosh dasAs more and more devotees are writing for devotee websites, blogging, or on the verge of blogging, the following is a collection of quotes that may pertain, even with the more relaxed standards of blogging.
...- 1 Nov 2007
By Sastra DanaHere we are with Madhu Mangala Prabhu who just returned from Qualcomm stadium, one of the biggest places for refugees who ran away from the fires of the wild fires afflicted San Diego area.
...- 31 Oct 2007
By Joshua HammerRakesh Jaiswal tells me that after all the years of small achievements and large setbacks, he finds it difficult to remain optimistic. "My friends tell me I've made a difference, but the river looks worse today than when I started," he says. In 2002, the Ford Foundation gave him enough money to hire 15 employees.
...- 31 Oct 2007
By Pandava vijaya dasa and Srutadeva dasaOne of the best devotees ever-left his body last night 10/24/07- Radhanath dasa of San Diego. We called him sick Radhanath. My first service was in taking Radhanath out to distribute books and flowers in his wheelchair.
...- 27 Oct 2007
By Adikarta dasWe have the perfect lifestyle people need to see, as outlined by His Divine Grace."This is the movement, that you come here, live with us, and produce your food, produce your milk, be happy, healthy, and chant Hare Krishna."
...- 26 Oct 2007
By P. Suresh KumarDr. T. D. Singh, by the instruction and guidance of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada envisioned a unique university, which aims at bringing the education of the science of peace and harmony to people around the world. He has named it as "University of Bhagavat Culture."
...- 26 Oct 2007