By Bhakta CoreyDistributing books can be a bit intimidating, especially in the beginning. Fear of book distribution may cause us to think of many reasons why we canāt distribute books. This article will focus on identifying causes of that fear and my own struggle to overcome fear of book distribution.
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- 23 Sep 2007
By Ramadevi dasiI am writing to ask for your prayers for the safe departure from this world of a very wonderful devotee, Nirguna das, disciple of Srila Prabhupada since 1975. He was a major book distributor for many, many years, based mostly in Atlanta. He has preached to and made many devotees.
...- 22 Sep 2007
By Ananda Vrindavana devi dasiAttached please find a photo of our students celebrating Krishna's name for World Holy Name Day. We also did 2 hours of the 48 hour nam yajna in the temple.
...- 20 Sep 2007
By Sarah RogersOn his way across the country. If you happened upon a robed man strolling down the side of the road somewhere in the Townships last week, you likely saw a monk on a mission. Bhaktimarga Swami is in the midst of his third walking trip across Canada; this journey, called Canwalk, is to be completed over two summers.
...- 20 Sep 2007
By Lilananda DasaVideo from an ecstatic event of some time ago: Nando Reis, a famous Brazilian singer inspired by George Harrison, takes Krishna consciousness and the chanting of Hare Krishna in Brasil to a level never heard before.
...- 20 Sep 2007
By Danavir GoswamiBecause Sri Sri Radha Krsna are not different and because Sri Krsna is the master of all potencies, therefore Sri Radha is also the master and source of all potencies. He is by nature full of sweetness and bliss, free from the three modes, and eternally manifest beyond the material nature.
...- 20 Sep 2007
By Basu Ghosh DasApproximately fifty full time devotees live at the ISKCON Farm and Krishna Balaram Mandir at Bon Accueil. The community is sustained by preaching programs in various towns in the East and North of Mauritius and by a sweet stall and āGovindaās restaurantā located in the town of Flacq, the largest commercial town of Eastern Mauritius.
...- 19 Sep 2007
By Avadhuta - candra dasThe man had his binoculars out and was looking at the reindeer. He was a genuine reindeer - man, with knives on his belt. He knew the area and all the places inside and out, but he did not know Krishna.
...- 18 Sep 2007
By Caru DasEstimates of up to 5,000 people crowded in front of two different stages, the temple room, and the gift store. Throughout the evening there were two lines for prasadam meals, each extending 100 feet in length.
...- 18 Sep 2007
By Dvarakarani Devi dasiHis dilemma - what to do for prasadam? His solution - Ratnabhusana dasa and the New Dwaraka cookie baking crew. So far Ratna has sent three batches of 1,800 cookies each to Partha to distribute to the troops. Along with the cookies Partha has received Deities of Their Lordships Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra, and other devotional items.
...- 18 Sep 2007
By Deena Bandhu dasaAfter opening the gates, they were greeted by about 20 prisoners doing kirtan with one playing dholak and another with harmonium strung over his shoulders. Aindra Prabhu was very impressed with the unique village melody they were chanting.
...- 18 Sep 2007
By Dayananda dasDevotees know that Lord Jagannath is not implicated in environmental destruction. However, innocent people may not understand that He has no connection, because Tata Steel Company is currently using the image of Sri Jagannath (displayed in this article) to soften the thrust of their rape of Sukinda Valley, Orissa.
...- 17 Sep 2007
By Hari-sauri dasaShyama simply cannot move off his back. Coughing is so painfull because of his broken ribs and vertebrae that he can't do it. It could also be dangerous so he is very cautious how he eats and drinks etc. If he catches a cold at this point it could be a severe problem.
...- 17 Sep 2007
By the GBC Executive CommitteeThe GBC Executive Committee, after much deliberation and consultation, has no alternative but to sadly report the deviations of and the abuses to devotees carried out by Balabhadra dasa (ACBSP), previously known as Bhakti Balabh Puri Goswami. This report was compiled for the GBC by the committee dealing with this case, Sivarama Swami, BB Govinda Swami and Praghosa dasa and has been approved by the GBC Executive Committee.
...- 17 Sep 2007
By Girish ParikhEnchanting chanting and a powerful discourse of His Holiness Radhanath Swami kept the congregation spellbound. He said among other things: "Without love there is no happiness. Sri Krishna is all attractive universal God. Srila Prabhupada said that he had come to America to enlighten, and not to convert.
...- 15 Sep 2007
By Kshamabuddhi dasOn the platform of santa-rasa, one realizes only his constitutional position. But when one is raised to the platform of dasya-rasa, he better understands the full opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
...- 15 Sep 2007
By Malati devi dasiI am pleased to report that today, we recieved the following good news: Just received the preliminary report of my liver biopsy from hospital here & they confirmed me to be the liver donor for HG Shyamasundar Prabhu.
...- 15 Sep 2007
By Sajjanapriya krishna dasWhen Lord Ramacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, was the King of this world, all bodily and mental suffering, disease, old age, bereavement, lamentation, distress, fear and fatigue were completely absent. There was even no death for those who did not want it.
...- 15 Sep 2007
By Vrindavan Lila DasiI just want to personally thank you and all the other devotees involved in staging Srila Prabhupada's Vyasapuja for making such a wonderful two days of offerings. I had so many devotees come to me to say thanks. Some of them said it was the best Vyasapuja they have ever been to.
...- 15 Sep 2007
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of August: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5
...- 13 Sep 2007
By Bhakti Vijnana GoswamiOn Janmastami day, September, 4th we signed the contract with the architectural firm to go forward with the design and working plans for the future temple, and also provide all the governmental approvals and permits needed to start the construction.
...- 13 Sep 2007
By Sastra DanaPrabhupada depended on us to understand the world we live in, the culture that we live in and to find an appropriate and respectful, effective way to spread his mission. Prabhupada was not dogmatic about practical details.
...- 11 Sep 2007
By Sridhar SwamiI think we actually enjoy being broke. We are the wealthiest people with the best product in the most profitable market, and yet we are keeping ourselves broke. I am afraid that I don't know how to talk about this. I don't want to be offensive to sadhus (my audience) but some people need haranguing to get the message.
...- 11 Sep 2007
By Kulasekhara dasaOn Saturday, August 11, 2007, a group of your sincere disciples and grand-disciples performed Harinama and presented a 7 feet tall deity of Lord Jagannath in the 78th annual Bud Billiken Parade in south Chicago.
...- 10 Sep 2007