By Bhakti Chaitanya Swami"The quicker we can develop it [GBC College], the better it will be for all of us in the whole movement"
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- 31 Jul 2017
By Mahatma dasMany times Srila Prabhupada said "Love and trust." I think we need a lot more of this. Vengeance, envy, anger,and discord are often higher within religious groups than elsewhere (âWe have enough religion to hate, but not enough to loveâ). We need to be careful about this in Iskcon. Recently I came across this quote. "Religious people often become self righteous, judgmental, resentful, condemning, etc. as they see more faults in man than other's see. Psychologists have noted that piety can easi...
- 30 Jul 2017
By Urmila Devi DasiThe happiness of bhakti is very hard to understand. Generally in the world we take âhappinessâ as being satisfaction for our body, mind, or both: pleasure of the senses, pleasing thoughts, pleasing emotions, pleasing relationships. Those who are intelligent enough to understand that we are different from body and mind seek a very different kind of happiness: liberation. In the happiness of liberation, peace and freedom are key. There is a sense of balance, detachment, and expansive bliss be...
- 30 Jul 2017
By Radha Mohan DasDevotees understand the importance of developing a deep relationship with Srila Prabhupadaâs books. In modern life this often proves difficult. Individuals can therefore benefit from a guided approach which allows many topics to be explored, discussed and debated. Svayam Jyoti das, one of the senior students remarked: âMy guru, His Holiness Mahavisnu Goswami, always wanted me to study the Bhagavatam properly and I am grateful to the temple for giving me this in-depth knowledge.â Course coordinator Navadvip Chandra das also teaches Bhakti Vaibhava at ISKCON London. ...
- 29 Jul 2017
By TOVP staffJanmastami, the most auspicious appearance day of the original Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna is almost upon us. This particular appearance of Lord Krishna, which takes place once in a day of Lord Brahma, is of very special importance because it is followed by the appearance of His combined avatar form of Radha and Krishna, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
...- 29 Jul 2017
By Radha Mohan DasSrutidharma das and Parasuram das had a meeting with Radhapriye ji of Barsna who is part of the team heading the Save Yamuna Campaign. The Save yamuna campaign is trying to bring Yamuna back to Vrindavan, which is the most important river for all worshippers of Krishna. Did you know that Yamuna River disappears after Hathani Kund Barrage in Haryana? 97% water of Yamuna river is sucked in by canals just before Hathani Kund barrage. Rest evaporates after running few kilometers. Around 150 kilometers of Yamuna bed is completely empty.
...- 28 Jul 2017
By Radha Govinda dasThe annual Open Day had always been one of the most exciting events for newcomers to Bhaktivedanta Manor. In the past, there had been Strawberry Open days, Cow athletics Open days and Theatre Open days. The legacy continued, and for at least four years now, the Manor had been organising the Family Fun Open day. âI come to this one every yearâ said Helen âItâs a fun day for the whole family and my kids look forward to it every single timeâ as she then walked off to âtry on a sariâ. The two kids ran off to have a go on the bouncy castle. The Open Day featu...
- 28 Jul 2017
By Binoy Gouranga DasEvery year the youth of Mayapur come together and work to make the festival what it has been for the past thirty-two years â an intimate exchange of love. Serving together tirelessly for more than thirty days is as enlivening as it is exhausting, and every year the sweetness grows. They begin preparations for the Jhulan Yatra festival approximately a month before Radha Madhavaâs swing pastimes. They transform a wildly overgrown forest into a breathtaking flower grove, decorated with ponds, fountains, waterfalls and lights, and permeated with aromatic smoke which no...
- 27 Jul 2017
By Urmila Devi DasiThe doctrine Of evolution is difficult to hide from. It is so pervasive in textbooks of science, geography, history, and literature that the reader, numbed by repetition, hardly notices the constant drone. Our children need help to remain awake to spiritual life amidst this sleepy cloud of propaganda. We need to teach them the truth. And we need to show them, clearly and specifically, how evolutionists are lying. Does it really matter? Is it important for our children to know the origin of li...
- 25 Jul 2017
By Romapada SwamiThe GBC college that began several years ago, is the fruit of many years of our leaders in Iskcon. Since many of the current leaders are older and will be passing from this world soon what is that we need to do in order to hand off the leadership of our organization to the next generation?
...- 24 Jul 2017
By Krishna-kripa das I share notes on a lecture by Srila Prabhupada. I share excerpts from Sri Ksetra, a glorification of Jagannatha Puri by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura disciple Sripada Sundarananda Vidyavinoda, soon to be published by Touchstone Publishing. I share excerpts from the books and poems of Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami. I share notes on Janananda Goswamiâs talk from the Antwerp Ratha-yatra stage. I share notes on classes in Paris by Janananda Goswami, Nitai Gaurasundara Prabhu, Bhavasindhu Prabhu, Raja Dharma Prabhu, Vicaru Prabhu, Aksayananda Prabhu, and Tamoha Prabhu. I sh...
- 24 Jul 2017
By Indradyumna SwamiâThose who chant the names of Hari, while learning the knowledge and following the practices taught by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and who worship the Vaisnavas, certainly go to the abode of Sri Hari!â [Susloka-Satakam, verse 80]
...- 24 Jul 2017
By Ravindra Svarupa DasaSrimad-Bhagavatam - Eleventh Canto - Chapter 31: The Disappearance of Lord ĆrÄ« KáčáčŁáča. (Spoken by Ćukadeva GosvÄmÄ« to King ParÄ«káčŁit). Arjuna took the survivors of the Yadu dynastyâthe women, children and old menâto Indraprastha, where he installed Vajra as ruler of the Yadus. Hearing from Arjuna of the death of their friend, my dear King, your grandfathers established you as the maintainer of the dynasty and left to prepare for their departure from this world.
...- 22 Jul 2017
By Natalia FedotovaForget about leaving this place without a purchase. The bookstore is a true Mecca for those who appreciate philosophy and rare books. Here you will find a variety of books published by the BBT, classical Vaisnava texts, and also the newest devotional books. Make sure to check the clearance shelf!
...- 21 Jul 2017
By Sadbhuja DasWe would like to give you a 6 months of finishing work that we have achieved at the ToVP. This video will give you a glance on how the project is progressing with its embellishments and finishing works.
...- 21 Jul 2017
By Chandan Yatra DasGuruvayur, also called âDwarka of Southern Indiaâ, houses the famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple. Guruvayur Sri Krishna, also affectionately called as âSri Guruvayoorappanâ, the presiding deity, was installed by Brihaspati and Vayu. Sri Guruvayoorappan is a four-armed form of Lord Krishna in standing posture with a chakra in the right hand, conchshell in the left, and mace and lotus flower in the other two. Lord Krishna displayed this form of His only twice during His appearance on earth: once to Arjuna just before the battle of Kuruksetra while speaking the Bh...
- 20 Jul 2017
By Chaitanya Charan dasAn inspiring departure. For many years, Shri Shah had been averse to even visit Vaishnava Seva Pâs house, leave alone stay there. Like most fathers, he had had great dreams for his son. When Vaishnava Seva Prabhu had started practicing bhakti, his father had become upset. His anger was not because they were from a Jain background, but because he feared that his son would neglect his career. In his disappointment, he had spoken heated words to, Vaishnava Seva Prabhuâs spiritual master, HH Radhanatha Maharaj. He had even threatened to not attend Vaishnava Seva Prab...
- 20 Jul 2017
By Karnamrita DasThe fact that we are souls having a human experience, doesnât mean that we can deny the bodyâwe can however, make our body and mind as favorable as possible for spiritual practice. This should be the guiding principle for any introspection, healing, or counseling we undergo. The intern result of such endeavors should be living and acting in the mode or quality of goodness as outlined in the Bhagavad Gita, and being a balanced human beingâso helpful for steady sadhana for the long haul of a life.
...- 19 Jul 2017
By Gargs AllardIf one sees this movie for what it is (and is advertised) â the story of the swami who started the Hare Krishna Movement against all odds â then it is an amazing account of spiritual purity, power and accomplishment. The non-devotee, however much he or she may or may not be turned off by Hare Krishna people, has to acknowledge there was certainly something that attracted its followers of the late sixties and early seventies. This film more than aptly shows what that was, or who it was â Srila Prabhupada.
...- 19 Jul 2017
By the BBCHundreds of festival-goers have joined a procession in which a 40ft (12.1m) chariot was pulled through Leicester city centre. The Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots began in Granby Street with a welcome ceremony and ended at Cossington Park, in Belgrave, on Sunday afternoon. Leicester hosts one of the largest celebrations of its type in Europe, organisers said. The chariot carried deities of the Lord Jagannatha and his sister Subhadra. The vibrant procession was accompanied with music, singing and dancing as it made its way through the city.
...- 18 Jul 2017
By Indradyumna SwamiâI just wanted to thank you for your talk. It literally saved my life.â âSaved your life?â I said, thinking that perhaps she was speaking metaphorically. âYes,â she said. âTwo years ago my only child, my 16 year old son, was killed in a head-on car collision. I was devastated and as a result my relationship with my husband deteriorated quickly. We began quarreling and fighting and eventually separated. Six months ago we divorced. Because I was so distraught I couldnât focus at work, and several months ago I lost my job. My friends were unable to cope w...
- 18 Jul 2017
By Acarya DasaIt is believed that the deity of Guruvayurappan was once worshipped by Vasudeva and Devaki, Lord Krishnaâs parents, and represents the Maha Vishnu form as revealed to them when Krishna appeared. The deity was also later worshipped by Krishna Himself. Carved from âPatala Anjanamâ stone or black bismuth and in a standing pose the deity is a four-armed form of Vishnu carrying the conch Panchajanya, the discus Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki, the lotus and adorned with a divine Tulsi garland. The deity faces east and is four feet tall. Despite the size of the deity de...
- 17 Jul 2017
By Parvati devi dasiThis is an appeal for your help for Prabhupada's Vrndavana Samadhi Project. This year, somehow the donation level has fallen below normal. For the first time in 17 years, I had to break a small Fixed Deposit to put in the working account. More than that, we must re-seal the dome after 25 monsoons, to ensure no leaking or concomitant structural damage. Removing the grouting on all the dome tiles from top to bottom to maintain the waterproofing, then applying the clear silicon coating so the moisture cannot come through the marble, will cost at least Rs. 5 laks or $7500...
- 16 Jul 2017
By Hare Krishna LifestyleSrila Prabhupadaâs disciple, one of the best kirtaniyas in the world â Bada Haridas Prabhu shared with the HARE KRISHNA Lifestyle some of his most intimate life moments. He opened up about chanting mantras, his family life, and his spiritual master.
...- 16 Jul 2017