By GBC SPTWhat we are discussing today is from that time of Mahaprabhu where He was traveling for six years and He set off from Jagannath Puri towards south India. When Mahaprabhu set out for this journey, Srila Prabhupada has helped us understand there were many reasons that are why He set off for this journey. One of the reasons was that He wanted to visit all the holy places. Yes that's a reason that's expressed, but through the travel of the holy places, within this section that we'll be reading today, it is described that actually by His travel He made these holy places of pilgrimage, He actually was e...
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- 18 Mar 2021
By Tarakanatha DasaThe Prime Minister said he had a confession to make. "When I was about 17, I took my girlfriend who later became my wife. I was so poor. I didn't know where to take her for lunch." the Prime Minister revealed, "I took her to the Hare Krishna place in SoHo. I don't know if it still exists. They gave us some free curry and dal. It was very useful. I was able to treat her to lunch. It was such a wonderful thing."
...- 17 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTIn our Krishna conscious movement we should follow in the footsteps of Lord Caitanya and the six Goswamis of Vrindavan. They were always serving Krishna in the mood of separation, they never said now I've seen Krishna or last night I danced with Krishna no they were crying where is Krishna and they were always searching after Him wondering when they would finally be able to see Him we should also desire intensely to see and be with Krishna. But first thing is to become purified through devotional service, it is not possible otherwise so keep on helping me spread this Krishna conscious movement fo...
- 17 Mar 2021
By ISKCON Ministry of EducationāHas anyone ever become convinced in Krishna Consciousness by listening to this record? No. He will simply think it is nice magical sounds, that's all. But, if he reads one book, he will be convinced about spiritual life. That is our successā Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay January 07, 1975
...- 15 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTKrsna was always amazed by Radharani's love. "How does Radharani give Me such pleasure?" He would ask. In order to study Radharani, Krsna lived in Her role and tried to understand Himself. This is the secret of Lord Caitanya's incarnation
...- 15 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTKripamoya Prabhu: As part of my preparing for this class, I did a lot of reading. And I kept seeing this word "Äliį¹ gana" and it means that wherever Lord Chaitanya went, He was embracing the people, so it wasn't just the chanting of Hare Krishna. It wasn't just the, you know, a high philosophy, but He made friends with people and when he asked me the question, how do we keep people in Krishna consciousness for a lifetime? I must say I'm gonna embrace them and make them friends!
...- 14 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTVisakha Prabhu is such a well-known devotee because of her contribution to this movement in her so many various different capacities, as a writer as Srila Prabhupada's photographer, as a co-producer and co-director for this wonderful movie "The Hare Krishna Movement", her book "5 years 11 months" is one of my favorite books I like to go back to that it's so beautiful, her sharing, I actually visualize most of whatever you share there makes me feel so close to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you so much for your lifetime of devotion Vishaka Prabhu, it's such an honor and such a wonderful example for us t...
- 14 Mar 2021
By Vaisesika DasaWhile getting vaccinated against COVID-19, I remembered these words from Äyurveda-ÅÄstra: auį¹£adhi cintayet viį¹£į¹um. When taking medicine, one must remember Viį¹£į¹u because ultimately He is the active ingredient that makes any medicine potent. More prominent in my mind, however, was my recollection of ÅrÄ«la Prabhupada's mood when it came to vaccinations, or for that matter, his approach to life in general. Srila Prabhupada once nonchalantly commented āAll right, let us have,ā when getting vaccinated against the Hong Kong flu. Perhaps he got vaccinated due to his need to tr...
- 14 Mar 2021
By Mayapur.TVISKCON Mayapur and ISKCON Kirtan Ministry - working together. Day 1 (of 4) 13 March 2021. Kirtan 'Online' from around the world 22.00 - 23.00 Agnideva Prabhu 23.00 - 24.00 Åri Vallaba Prabhu & family 00.00 - 01.00 Sarath Prabhu and Family 01.00 - 03.00 Kirtan Mandali ISKCON PUNE 03.00 - 04.00 Hari Kirtan Rasa & Team 04.00 - 05.00 Circuito de Kirtans 05.00 - 07.00 Alachua Kirtan Community 07.00 - 08.00 Premanjali & Team 08.00 - 09.00 ISKCON Auckland Crew 09.00 - 10.00 Yamuna Devi
...- 13 Mar 2021
By ISKCON MayapurIt is all by the blessings and mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as we happily welcome you all to Sri Mayapur Gaura Purnima 2021. Do not hesitate to join us whether present in Mayapur or not! With the raising of Garuda and Hanuman flag, officially the Gaura Purnima festival has begun in Mayapur. Honored by the presence of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, after such a long absence from the crowds in Mayapur. Guru Maharaj has been indoors due to the lockdown, and today on the very special inauguration of the Gaura Purnima festival, He has taken a step out to give us his blessings for the hosting o...
- 12 Mar 2021
By Bhaktivedanta ManorBhaktivedanta Manor celebrates the life and selfless service of His Grace Srutidharma Das. For forty years he was a major pillar in the activities and achievements of Bhaktivedanta Manor, a genuinely caring and affectionate devotee, a spiritual teacher to thousands, and a sadhu who united all in service to Krishna, the Lord of his life.
...- 11 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTCaitanya Mahaprabhu says: āI have brought medicine to awaken every living being from perpetual sleep. Please receive the holy name of the Lord, the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, and awaken. One has to continue chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and preaching the chanting of this mantra because such preaching and chanting constitute the perfection of life. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.24.67 Purport)
...- 11 Mar 2021
By Dravida dasaDear follower of Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This is our final reminder to kindly submit your homage to Srila Prabhupada for his Vyasa-puja book by April 7. In addition, if you're a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada, please check out www.sptributes.com to learn about a Vyasa-puja book open to all his disciples. The deadline for submission to this book is April 15.
...- 10 Mar 2021
By Lokanath SwamiIt is my great pleasure to inform you that the first online Nityananda Trayodasi Festival hosted by the Kirtan Ministry was a resounding success. And the Ekadasi Sravana-Kirtana Festival is slowly, but surely becoming a part of devoteesā Ekadasi sadhana. The story of how the Hare Krishna movement came to Africa is captured with much enthusiasm by Brahmananda Swami, who Srila Prabhupada asked to preach in Africa in early 1971. When Srila Prabhupada visited Nairobi in the same year, he remarked that it was one of the most wonderful places in the world. Srila Prabhupada encouraged preachin...
- 9 Mar 2021
By Nrsimhananda dasaIn those days a rockānāroll singer named Elvis Presley made a guest appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the most popular TV show of the time. Unknown to his TV audience of millions, Elvis wasnāt there just to perform. Before singing āHound Dog,ā Elvis rolled up his sleeve and got vaccinated.
...- 8 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTHer Grace Jagattarini Mataji joined ISKCON and first met Srila Prabhupada in America in 1970 (many of you may have heard of this famous story of a successful actress becoming a devotee). Through her connections with the Movement, Jagattarini met her husband, Bhurijana Prabhu, and together they pioneered a nama-hatta center in Hong Kong. Srila Prabhupada encouraged her to use artistic talents in attracting people to the cultural side of devotional service. Some years later this manifested during her stay at the Gita Nagari farm (USA) as a series of puppet shows, later presented for worldwide viewin...
- 8 Mar 2021
By Vaishnavi Ministry NAAbout Kusha Devi: She became a devotee at the age of 17, moved into the temple as soon as she turned 18 in 1969. Govinda dasi deputed Jayasri Prabhu and her to grow the first Tulasi plants in the western world. In 1970, Govinda dasi was asked by Srila Prabhupada to make Gour Nitai Deities. So she deputed Kusha Devi to sculpt the clay form of Lord Caitanya, the first in our Iskcon.
...- 7 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTTour South India with Chandan Yatra Das. In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can't physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you
...- 7 Mar 2021
By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONāYou can associate with me by reading my books.ā Srila Prabhupada Morning Walk -- Toronto, 7 August 1975. [Interview] with H.G. Navina Nirada Das
...- 7 Mar 2021
By Indradyumna SwamiIn light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many of my students have inquired whether they should get vaccinated or not. As a result, I wish to share my views on this matter with my students and those who look to me for advice. Of course, the final decision whether or not to get vaccinated rests with each individual.
...- 6 Mar 2021
By the Bhakti Center"According to Vedic civilization, the perfection of life is to realize oneās relationship with Kį¹į¹£į¹a, or God.ā¦ All living entities are parts and parcels of God. The parts are meant for serving the whole, just as the legs, hands, fingers, and ears are meant for serving the total body. We living entities, being parts and parcels of God, are duty-bound to serve Him.ā
...- 6 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTThe Dialogues with Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya and Prakasananda Saraswati. C Adi 7.41, Purport: "A sannyÄsÄ«, accepting the renounced order very strictly and wearing nothing more than a loincloth, should always enjoy the philosophical statements in the VedÄnta-sÅ«tra. Such a person in the renounced order is to be considered very fortunate." The MÄyÄvÄdÄ«s in VÄrÄį¹asÄ« blasphemed Lord Caitanya because His behavior did not follow these principles. Lord Caitanya, however, bestowed His mercy upon these MÄyÄvÄdÄ« sannyÄsÄ«s and delivered them by means of His VedÄnta discourses with PrakÄÅÄ...
- 6 Mar 2021
By Brahma Tirtha DasNeither you nor your men can conquer the most powerful Bali. Indeed, no one but the Supreme Personality of Godhead can conquer him, for he is now equipped with the supreme spiritual power [brahma-tejas]. As no one can stand before YamarÄja, no one can now stand before Bali MahÄrÄja.
...- 5 Mar 2021
By Bhaktimarga SwamiA great yogi aloof from politic pollution At the ceremony there was mantra and sound Dance and all good things to be found All present there took to a comfortable seat After a pleasant and very warm greet However, at one point, all turned bitter And a battle of words made it no better Someone from the ranks had an axe to grind Towards Shiva who's of a gentler kind Our story, a tale of an in-law sort Tells of Shiva's wife's father, quite the bad sport His name, Daksha, a progenitor of man Who became a guest of honour as was the plan What happens to Shiva's wife? An intriguing question A ...
- 5 Mar 2021