We encourage ISKCON leaders, all disciples and followers of Srila Prabhupada to immediately express their outrage via petitions and personal complaints to Puri Temple administrators and officials. Please direct your letters, faxes and phone calls to the following individuals
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- 14 Nov 2008
Recently, I came upon a nice discussion between Sripad Keshava Krsna and Pusta Krishna Prabhus about the difficulties which naturally entail ascertaining, training and sustaining real and pragmatic leadership and management within a religious institution.
...- 14 Nov 2008
Although it was not in his written will, Jayapataka Swami had verbally made Bhakti Purusottama Swami the executor of his living will. Thus, in the case that Jayapataka Swami should enter a state of unconsciousness, Bhakti Purusottama Swami will make decisions related to his health.
...- 13 Nov 2008
By Iskcon leadersDevotees from around the world are writing to Jayapataka Maharaja offering him solace and encouragement during his health crisis. We have found that many of these letters contain sweet remembrances and moving expressions of vaisnava sentiments. With a special intent of helping his disciples through this very difficult time, we are posting some of those letters here.
...- 13 Nov 2008
By Bhakti Charu SwamiToday I went to see him in the morning. Kavichandra Maharaja, Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaja, Brajahari Prabhu and I walked to his bed in the Critical Intensive Care area. He opened his eyes when I held his hand and spoke to him. As I anticipated, his condition seemed to be much better than yesterday. I told him who all were present there. He acknowledged everyone. He was visibly excited to see us all.
...- 11 Nov 2008
There are different conceptions of outreach, and we may not agree with another view. I am giving one perspective here, and contrasting with what I donāt feel is effective outreach.
...- 10 Nov 2008
By now most of you must have heard about the positive health developments of HH Jayapataka Swami. Maharaja has become more conscious, is moving his limbs, and attempting to talk.
...- 10 Nov 2008
Article in the Salt Lake Tribune, "Governor Keeps the Lights on for Diwali."
...- 9 Nov 2008
The devotees who are with HH Jayapataka Swami, including doctors from BHAKTIVEDANTA HOSPITAL, notice that he is hearing very nicely. Sometimes he opens his eyes for a while. This morning for 20 minutes.
...- 9 Nov 2008
Maharaja's rate of improvement is very slow. His blood pressure, blood sugar, platelets, etc. are stable. We have consulted other neurologists and surgeons in India, from Delhi, Bhubanesvara, Tirupati, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc. Everyone is of the same opinion: the situation is very critical.
...- 7 Nov 2008
Bhakti cures this devastating illness of the conscience, but we must seriously engage ourselves without ego-centred plans to reach the highest purpose, Love for God and for all living beings.
...- 7 Nov 2008
There are different ways Srila Prabhupada has instructed the devotees to read his books; attentively, seriously, carefully, thoroughly, penetratingly, scrutinizingly and regularly
...- 7 Nov 2008
Lovingly fashioned and serenely molded to perfection, with very personal attention to minute details, Srila Prabhupadaās Iskcon extends an open invitation to everyone...
...- 4 Nov 2008
Vaisnavananda dasa (ACBSP): Today, November 3, 2008 marks the first anniversary of Nirguna prabhuās departure from our mortal vision. Those of us who knew him will always remember him, for Nirguna was indeed a very special devotee and dedicated servant of Srila Prabhupada....
- 3 Nov 2008
In this lifetime, I only got to see Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada one time. For an instant. Sometimes I feel as my entire life thereafter evolved or unfolded from that moment, like a tiny seed germinating before sprouting forth from the spiritually fertile Dust of His Lotus Feet.
...- 3 Nov 2008
Genuinely Krishna Conscious true leadership is the only real solution for the actual benefit of all the people. Same as it ever was. Institute alone (of any type) cannot be an automatic substitute for the real inner pursuit of the Absolute by the truly spiritually astute.
...- 3 Nov 2008
By Vijaya DasFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of September: World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...
...- 31 Oct 2008
By Bhakti Purusottama SwamiWe request worldwide devotees to pray to Sri Nrsimhadeva for our dear Guru Maharaja, HH Jayapataka Swami, to come out of his critical health situation. Doctors diagnosed that it is brain hemorrhage
...- 30 Oct 2008
Provo Daily Herald, Saturday October 25th
...- 28 Oct 2008
By Tattvavit DasaSomeone may wonder how it is that gurus attend training seminars. The question was answered this way: Learning from one another is a strength, not a weakness, and wanting to always learn and improve in devotional service is the sign of Vaishnava humility.
...- 28 Oct 2008
By the GBCThe ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC), which is currently meeting for five days at ISKCON's Juhu Beach Temple in Mumbai, was shocked this morning at the news that His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, our dear god-brother and GBC colleague, was rushed to the hospital at approximately 4 AM Mumbai time.
...- 23 Oct 2008
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of September: 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
...- 21 Oct 2008