By Bhaktimarga SwamiKarnamrita, a man who is missed A man who believed morals should persist For him family was at the top of the list A principal which in early days we'd resist
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- 12 Feb 2021
By Siddhanta DasHe went out on Sankirtan book distribution, selling, giving away, Srila Prabhupada’s books for many years. In each book he sold he had a very personal encouraging letter printed out offering to correspond and answer any question, he would sign each letter and he had a substantial list of people he regularly diligently kept in correspondence with from each of these interactions. His personal touch inspired the people he met to share their life stories with him.
...- 11 Feb 2021
By Nartaka Gopala dasiOur dear Godbrother Vishal Prabhu passed away in Sri Vrindavan Dham sometime around February 8, 2021. He was 82 years old, almost 83. Vishal Prabhu was a legendary distributor of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Above is a photo of how I remember Vishal the most: wearing not one, but two book bags, criss-crossed in front of his chest, and going out to distribute every single day for the last fifty three years, whether he was in the US or in India.
...- 9 Feb 2021
By Rupa Vilas DasWhenever Prabhupada would circumambulate the temple in the morning in Vrindavan, Vishal would be standing with his hands folded chanting prayers from the Bhagavatam and then give the English translations. On this particular morning there was water on the temple steps because it had just rained. Prabhupada just snapped at Vishal and said, "Do something practical," He said, "Clean this up." (laughs) So that was his response to the glorification. He ordered him to do some cleaning.
...- 9 Feb 2021
By Nartaka Gopala dasiOur Godbrother Hansavatara Prabhu, initiated disciple of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, passed away on January 15 in Riviera Beach, Florida from throat cancer. His dear wife Yogamaya devi has asked me to compile this article. Here in Alachua, where they lived for the past year, Yogamaya devi arranged a beautiful fire yajna and loving ceremony last week at Tejo Prakash Prabhu and Laksmana devi’s property in his honor.
...- 8 Feb 2021
By Madhava SmullenWhat has kept the International Society for Krishna consciousness going for 54 years now, “systematically propagating spiritual knowledge to society at large” as Srila Prabhupada wrote when incorporating the movement in 1966?
...- 7 Feb 2021
By TKG AcademyJoin us for a virtual tour of TKG Academy, a PK-12 independent private school in Dallas. Learn about the college preparatory academic and spiritual programs, rooted in the bhakti traditions of India. Meet dedicated teachers, take a look at classrooms, and answer all your questions.
...- 4 Feb 2021
By Nectar Talks LiveInterviewing HG Akuti Devi Dasi. Famous for her "prasadam preaching", filling everyone up to the neck with a ten preps feast including Steve Jobs. Many would stay at the temple and become devotees being convinced by the power of the prasadam!
...- 4 Feb 2021
By The Bhaktivedanta Book TrustAs we conclude memorable Live to Give 2020 campaign, we are very pleased to report, that the One World Team has successfully surpassed and smashed the goal of 2 Million Bhagavad Gitas distributing a grand total of 2,172,456 Gitas all over the world. The Book distribution results from 2020 are an incredible testimony to the cooperation of devotees and their determination in bringing the timeless wisdom of the Gita to the masses all over the world, during these most unprecedented times. We thank you for your tireless services and look forward to an equally if not more dynamic ...
- 2 Feb 2021
By Vijaya DasIt's amazing what devotees can do, even in difficult circumstances. Many had to stop distributing books person to person, because of Covid-19, but our competent Commander-in-Chief, Vaisesika Prabhu, enlivened the whole Society to distribute two million Bhagavad-gitas and 26,000 sets in a few months Of course, it wouldn't be fair to say it was just because of his direction, because thousands of devotees participated in the marathon as well as throughout the year. But he was a big part of why we collectively did over five million books worldwide in 2020 making another big year for the pleasure o...
- 1 Feb 2021
By Govindanandini dasiIn this training there is no memorization of theory or examination. Rather it is called an “action-reflection” model, which means, first I visit patients and then I reflect on those experiences with a group of peers and supervisor to discuss and learn why I did what I did and what I missed. Before hastily offering any spiritual or religious resources to the patient, we chaplains are trained to be present with, listen to and accompany the patient in their grief or distress, relate and build trust.
...- 31 Jan 2021
By Congregational Development MinistryNavina Nirada Prabhu, a successful book distributor and leadership trainer, shares a success story that emphasizes the importance of following up on those who are interested in Srila Prabhupada's books. From inspiring someone to explore the realm of spirituality to facilitate a probable life-changing visit to Mayapur, India, there are many probabilities that someone can benefit from, simply because a Sankirtan devotee gave a little "extra push" to the sincere seeker.
...- 28 Jan 2021
By Congregational Development MinistryWe are good at advertising... and planting seeds but... we are not so good at harvesting! We have become expert at showing people the beautiful world of Krishna consciousness; giving them a glimpse Into this dynamic wonderful culture with Innumerable books distributed, millions of plates of prasadam distributed, thousands of Harinamas performed, countless festivals, millions of hours of work Invested, a fantastic number of dollars spent, but... we are not so good at harvesting!
...- 28 Jan 2021
By Bhakti Charu SwamiISKCON Leadership Sanga, Sri Dham Mayapur. Gaurapurnima 2020, Day 1. HH Bhakti Charu Swami seminar: "The Only Hope for this World"
...- 26 Jan 2021
By Nrsimhananda DasISKCON Leadership Sanga, Sri Dham Mayapur. Gaurapurnima 2020, Day 2. HG Nrsimhananda prabhu seminar: "Centralization vs Organization". Definition of bureaucracy: a system for managing an organization that is operated by a large number of officials employed to follow rules carefully; complicated rules, processes, and written work that make it hard to get something done.
...- 26 Jan 2021
By ILS GLOBALISKCON Leadership Sanga, Sri Dham Mayapur. Gaurapurnima 2020, Day 7. Conference Conclusion by the ILS Team, Afternoon Plenary Session
...- 26 Jan 2021
By Anuttama Das"If you make some of the big Government officials interested in our movement then our strength will increase. Because we are in the material world sometimes we require that help. Another point is that if a government officer becomes our admirer or member then many others will follow, so try to make them sympathizers." Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tejiyas, 15 August 1973
...- 25 Jan 2021
By Syamasundara DasaIn searching for something in the Srimad Bhagavatam that gives some reference to castrating a bull to make an ox I could not find something that said “you castrate a bull” directly however there is some word use information that might be telling. I am not a sanskrit scholar and may be well off the point here (if you are one please help).
...- 22 Jan 2021
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of December 2020. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5
...- 21 Jan 2021
By Radhika Krpa Devi DasiThere are some experiences in life that leave a deep impact on our consciousness. They are the life-changing instances that set an example for others. Here I am going to share the life story of an uncle of mine. Adorned with white turban carrying a medium height my GuruSikh uncle wore a serene though stern look. In all a simple man he was. My childhood memories are filled with beautiful pastimes in a very small town few miles away from the holy city of Amritsar in India.
...- 20 Jan 2021
By Radha Damodara dasaFrom its inception, Avanti’s ethos has been inspired by the Vaisnava teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, creating a 21st century ecosystem that sustains the highest quality of education possible, integrated with unique, holistic and spiritual practices to support the innermost needs of every child.
...- 13 Jan 2021
By Ambarisa Das2021 celebrates the 125th Appearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, our eternal master and savior. As mentioned above, in October we will be installing the new, worshiping-pose murti of Srila Prabhupada in the TOVP. His presence as our watchful guide will inspire our continued endeavors to open the new home of our beloved Mayapur Deities and the most important preaching project in ISKCON in 2023. We have planned an incredible abhisheka ceremony for this purpose and set a goal for a $1 million Guru Dakshina from sponsors of the abhishekas.
- 13 Jan 2021
By Giriraj SwamiIn August 1965, a few weeks before Srila Prabhupada left for America, on his way to see Srimati Sumati Morarji, the shipping magnate who secured him passage to the US, he passed a neglected four-acre plot of land near her residence on Juhu Beach, outside Bombay, and thought it would be a nice location for a Radha-Krishna temple.
...- 12 Jan 2021
By Purushottam Nitai DasBilvamangala Thakura was a wealthy south Indian Brahmin and belonged to a cultured family. But he got attracted to a prostitute named Cintamani. The attraction soon became attachment. And as it happens when we get attached to worldly enjoyment we lose our intelligence and subsequently our dignity. The fire of lust was so intense that he was not at all moved when his father died; in fact standing near the pyre of his father he was engrossed in the thought of C...
- 6 Jan 2021