By Jai Nitai DasaThe time is ripe for accepting responsibility by taking action. Dhanurdhara Swami is trying. In fact, he is showing us how. Letâs support him in his efforts to redress his past behavior, and by taking responsible action ourselves.
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- 2 Aug 2006
By Sivarama SwamiThis is the wonderful return of Krishna to Vrindavan that happens at this time of day. Learned Vaisnavas who try to think about the Lord meditate upon this pastime. In fact, Krishnaâs pastimes as they happen throughout the twenty-four hours of the day are the subject of absorption of both practicing devotees as well as perfected devotees.
...- 1 Aug 2006
By Urmila Devi DasiFinally I came to understand. The devotees there have the deities as their only possession and only wealth. Gradually, as I came to think about the tremendous austerity there coupled with the unprecedented attraction of the Deities, I concluded that Krishna reciprocates with this intense one-pointed devotion by revealing His beauty and sweetness to a great degree not experienced elsewhere.
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Hindi daily newspaperThe matter is in the court, but the sealing of Prabhupada's rooms has angered the sentiments of the foreign devotees. They came up with a unique idea to protest this. The Krishna devotees call this harinam sankirtan "satyagraha", or peaceful protest.
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Vishnugada dasa
With the frequent use of corporal punishment even today in America, one may ask the question whether differentiating between what society considers âjustifiableâ corporal punishment and what is considered physical abuse is clear cut and concise. Have definitions of physical abuse changed over time and according to the location of the incident?
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Gaurangi dasiIt's not too late to make plans to come to the HISTORICAL FESTIVAL of the 30th anniversary of the installation of Krishna Balaram in France!
...- 29 Jul 2006
By RAHNE PISTORThe 30th annual Festival of the Chariots, a Hare Krishna celebration that includes a parade, a free feast and live entertainment, is coming to Venice Beach Sunday, July 30th.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By Vasudeva Datta dasWe just finished Padayatra Slovenia and here are some glimpses of this wonderful preaching event. This year Padayatra lasted only 11 full days but never less it was like a peak of the December Marathon.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By Shaunaka Rishi dasOCHS Wins Oxford Recognition Oxford University has recently given its official seal of approval to OCHS by awarding it with the newly created status of "Recognised Independent Centre of Oxford University" - a self governing academic institution that works in harmony with the University to enrich its field of study.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By HDG Srila PrabhupadaWe can make our standard of living very comfortable, but with the purpose of attaining perfection in Krsna consciousness. You live comfortably. That's all right. But don't live like animals, simply increasing sense gratification.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By Dainik JagaranKrishna devotees, disturbed that the Bhajan Kuti of Srila Bhaktivedant Prabhupada Maharaj at the Radha Damodar Mandir, situated in Seva Kunj, has been sealed, on Monday began a program of harinam nagar sankirtan. Devotees from ISKCON said that until the locks of the sealed bhajan kuti were not opened for the faithful, they would continue with their sankirtan yatra.
...- 28 Jul 2006
By Hari-sauri dasaIn the introduction of Sri Isopanishad there is a statement by Srila Prabhupada that says that women are less-intelligent. So I distribute books. I sometimes meet ladies and they ask what actually, you know, sometimes they are immediately intimidated and they start to argue, that you say we are less-intelligent. So what would be the best way to address such issues?
...- 28 Jul 2006
By Nitai DasKrishna Camp will bring to Burning Man a rich heritage of spiritual culture with amazing vegetarian food, astounding performances, awe-inspiring dance and addicting music amidst unique and thought provoking art installations.
...- 26 Jul 2006
By Sunanda DasThe Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mandir of Queens, New York City cordially invites everyone to the archa installation of their Lordships Sri Sri Krishna Balaram. The ceremony will be conducted by HG Ravindra Svarupa Das, and he will be assisted by Manukaniya Devi Dasi , and Maheswara Das.
...- 26 Jul 2006
By local pressThe event underlines the manor's standing as a major religious centre and one of the biggest Hindu temples in Europe. Its annual Hare Krishna Janmashtami festival, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is the biggest celebration of its kind in the United Kingdom attracting over 60,000 pilgrims.
...- 26 Jul 2006
By Giriraj SwamiBut more than anything else, I pray to Srila Prabhupada to keep me in the association of his sincere followers and allow me to serve them--as he would want--eternally. Because I know that in the association of his sincere followers, I will find Srila Prabhupada, my most cherished goal.
...- 26 Jul 2006
By Praghosa dasaThe next thing we remember was being woken up by an absolutely blinding white light shining right into the front window of the car. Then, we could hear what sounded like a helicopter or two overhead. Still groggy from sleeping we were quickly realising that something weird was going on. As our peripheral vision began to come into focus we could see army tanks and soldiers and policemen crouched all around our car, with automatic machine guns pointed right at us.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Ramabhadra dasFrom every angle of vision of true circumstance that I inspected this case from, the GBC and CPO have always acted with respect, and restraint toward Dhanurdhara Swami and especially with concern for the care and well being of his innocent initiated disciples. It is his so-called friends who muddy the waters by constantly causing Dhanurdhara Swamiâs dirty laundry to be aired in public forum.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Laksmi Nrsimha DasI, like many devotees around the world, have been following the chain of events and subsequent opinions surrounding the Dhanurdhara Swami case. I have patiently listened to all points presented to date by the concerned Vaisnava community and would like to make a humble attempt to put forth my observations regarding this pivotal decision facing the GBC at present.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Braja Bihari das"Alright in there! Come out slowly with your hands raised!" I looked out the window surprised to see the van surrounded by ten police cars and more than a dozen officers with their guns drawn...
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Nirakula devi dasi Recently it has come to our attention that some devotees may be misrepresenting themselves as Vaisnavas C.A.R.E. volunteers, scheduling training seminars, and collecting funds in the name of Vaisnavas C.A.R.E.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Ananda Vrindavana devi dasiThe High School students of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School in Vrindavan, along with some visiting alumin, held a nama yajna in memory of Anand McClure on Saturday night, July 22nd.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Kavicandra SwamiFor those who may be wondering, His Holiness Subhaga Swami is recovering very blissfully in Bali, staying at the Radha Rasesvari Mandira. On Saturday the 21st of July, the devotees in Bali held a public seminar titled, "REINCARNATION AND KARMA". It was very well attended by many leading citizens of Denpasar.
...- 25 Jul 2006
By Krishna Dharma dasSome years ago a paper by Ravindra Svarupa prabhu entitled 'Cleaning House and Cleaning Hearts: Reform and Renewal in ISKCON', which originally appeared in two parts in the ISKCON Communications Journals of January and July 1994, was widely circulated amongst ISKCON members. As a 'second generation' devotee who came to ISKCON in 1979, I read with interest this paper, which basically chronicled many of the difficulties ISKCON has undergone since its inception.
...- 25 Jul 2006