By Sri Nanda - nandana dasaThis is an invitation to see if you might be interested in using several free brochures that have been developed for helping explains various aspects of Vedic knowledge.
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- 17 Jan 2007
By Dayananda dasParticularly in India, environmental solutions can be solved within the context of religion. Experts say that a fundamental cause of environmental problems in the West is that the Protestant disregard for God’s nature has allowed business, government, and science to collaborate in the rape and destruction of the earth and its living beings.
...- 17 Jan 2007
By Praghosa dasaGoing back to the original question - does sport have any place in the life of a devotee? We can fairly confidently conclude that sport of the professional, competitive and passionate variety does not, and clearly falls into the category of what Srila Prabhupada termed 'unnecessary sports'. Yet if we remove those elements, the argument could be made that engaging in sports like tennis, basketball or squash etc., might be okay for devotees. Perhaps not young full time temple devotees who have the opportunity to spend hours either dancing in kir...
- 15 Jan 2007
By Dayananda dasPrabhupada"s point about "no scarcity" is extremely important. He was interested to hear that although his disciple was giving fifty percent he had no scarcity of facilities to maintain his family.
...- 15 Jan 2007
By Karuna Purna dasiMy first shock arriving in Vrindavan after nineteen years of absence was seeing the amount of rubbish, plastic bags and inedible food in the streets that not only pollute Vrindavan, but also constitute a hazard, particularly for cows’ health and ultimately their life, as you very rightly pointed out.
...- 15 Jan 2007
By Jagatkarta dasEarn commissions and bonuses to upgrade homeowners to solar power. No fee required. Anyone, homeowner or not, is welcome.
...- 15 Jan 2007
By Dayananda dasFormer Vice President Al Gore writes that significant changes are urgently needed to avoid global warming. According to the Save America’s Forests organization, “There is a world deforestation crisis - and America is at the center of the problem.”
...- 12 Jan 2007
By Urmila Devi DasiFollowing the desire of Lord Caitantya, Prabhupada widely advertised Vrindavana throughout the world. The Lord and His servants do not intend, therefore, for Vrindavana to remain as unpopulated fields. We have followed the order to spread Vrindavana’s glories, and now we must, ethically, guide that development properly, dealing with the unintended negative consequences of development as our service, as well.
...- 12 Jan 2007
By Bhakta Piyush"Scientists and learned men cannot even estimate the atomic constitution of a single planet. Even if they could count the molecules of snow in the sky or the number of stars in space, they cannot estimate how it is You descend on this earth or in this universe with Your innumerable transcendental potencies, energies and qualities."
...- 12 Jan 2007
By Indradyumna SwamiO Srila Prabhupada! The list of such disciples is endless, both here and beyond, for your glories are known throughout the three worlds. All glories to all your followers, their service to you, and their compassion upon the fallen conditioned souls!
...- 12 Jan 2007
By Bhakta PiyushWe have the tendency to take Krishna's creation for granted. For example, when we're hungry we might pick a fruit from a tree and just eat it without a second thought.
...- 11 Jan 2007
By Deena Bandhu dasaFebruary marks the Fourth Anniversary of the opening of the Vrinda Kunda Temple in Nandagram. To celebrate we will be having a special program of parikramas to the Holy Places of Radha and Krishna's divine pastimes from Feb 5 - 15. The main event will be what has become an unforgettable experience for all who have participated, the Kalash Yatra.
...- 11 Jan 2007
By Deena Bandhu dasaFrom Feb 5th to Feb 15th there will be the Fourth Anniversary of Vrinda Devi Temple at Vrinda Kunda. There will be parikramas going out almost every day from Krishna Balaram Mandir to the different holy places of Krishna's divine pastimes.
...- 11 Jan 2007
By the GBC Executive CommitteeGiven the above, the GBC finds no reasons to take these allegations seriously. The GBC recommends that any person in possession of newly discovered evidence regarding the New Vrindavana events present such information to the U.S. Attorney's Office or other appropriate legal agency. If any subsequent investigation might ensue, the GBC will fully cooperate with it.
...- 10 Jan 2007
By Bhurijana dasaWhen will I renounce very comfortable sleeping arrangements and instead take rest on the ground of Vraja? When will I renounce materially palatable foodstuffs, and simply eat whatever I can obtain by begging in the land of Vraja?
...- 8 Jan 2007
By Krishna.comToday, a frequent visitor to the live help chat wrote Krishna.com to inform the devotees that he got so inspired on live help that he has joined his nearest temple.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By Dayananda dasThus, based on the dharma and sva-dharma teachings of Gita, Bhagavatam, and Cc, ISKCON gurus and brahmanas should engage everyone in sankirtana-yajna. They should engage householders who dovetail one percent or more, and brahmacaris and sannyasis who give one hundred percent.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By Jaya Govinda Caran das Srila Krishnadas Kaviraja Goswami in his Caitanya Caritamrita mentions that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has taught us not to accept anything without first questioning it. Don't accept anything blindly.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By The Times of IndiaAn ancient Vishnu idol has been found during excavation in an old village in Russia's Volga region, raising questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By Parasuram DasaVraja Mandala Padayatra distributes 52,000 books during Kartik 2006. University Prasad distribution 250 students receive prasad daily.
...- 4 Jan 2007
By Shyama-Kund DasaThat Lord Caitanya came to inaugurate congregational chanting in Kali Yuga, and that he himself set the example by chanting all over the streets of Nadia, has set the tone for the newly formed “Village to Village Harinam Party.”
...- 4 Jan 2007
By Rasikananda dasaThe Simple Temple - Chowpatty paints an intimate portrait of daily life in a community founded on the sacred principles of love and devotional service taught by Srila Prabhupada. This hour-long documentary masterfully crafts rich color and exotic imagery into a story of two seekers who find their common truth within this timeless spiritual culture.
...- 4 Jan 2007
By Ananda Svarupa DasaSrila Prabhupada, I wanted to share these stories depicting your exalted background. Out of humility you never directly told us but Lord Nityananda, the original spiritual master, wanted the whole world to know of your auspicious lineage. The Lord takes immense pleasure in glorifying His devotees as you took immense pleasure in glorifying Him.
...- 4 Jan 2007
By Indradyumna SwamiBetter you yourselves do as much as possible to spread Krsna consciousness there by distribution of literature, kirtana and prasadam. That will be as effective as my personally coming. I am very keen on the distribution of my books and I am very indebted to all of you for your untiring efforts to see that every man and woman in America gets one of my books. If they simply read one page, even if they do nothing else, they can become perfect.
...- 4 Jan 2007