From the Bhaktivedanta Manor Latest NewsletterOxford College of Hindu Studies achieves full recognition Oxford University has given its official seal of approval to the Oxford College of Hindu Studies (OCHS) by awarding it the newly created status of “Recognised Independent Centre of Oxford University”
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- 11 Nov 2006
By Kurma Rupa dasaCare for Cows in Vrindavan (India) maintains abandoned cows, bulls, retired oxen, and orphaned calves. We are international volunteers who offer our talents and resources to tend to the neglected cows living in Krishna's holy land.
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By Bhakti siddhanta SwamiA new service to Srila Prabupada is at hand with the 1st annual Puri Parikrama 2006. It is stated that if one does parikrama of Nilachala Dham at this tithi that this will equal a the full caturmasya vrata. Over 1500 devotees(mostly from India and many internationals) from Iskcon have now congregated to perform this yajna.
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By Bhava dasaShanti told her to concentrate on the picture of Vrndadevi (in gopi form) that was on the front cover of a very nice hand made get-well card (11"x16") in which the devotees had written their well-wishes. After a few moments, Rudrani responded, "I see the real Tulasi. I have to go now!", and left her body!
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By Bhakta NileshI am wondering why many of ISKCON's leaders play various types of ball games when Srila Prabhupada stated that playing ball games is a violation of the fourth regulative principle, no gambling and no sports. I cannot understand what is the future of ISKCON if it's own leaders are regularly violating this regulative principle. Kindly shed some light on this for me.
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By Radha Mohan DasaGiven that the ISKCON’s practices and ideals realistically still remain far from mainstream Western culture, it is not surprising that indigenous people still hold stereotypical perceptions of the words ‘Hare Krishna’.
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By Citraka dasaPowerful and easy new Skype service allows now the devotees with an internet connection to broadcast their preaching to an international audience in a simple and free way. You can even have Krishna conscious radio shows, plus you can interact with your audience!
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By Citraka dasaLulu is fast, easy and free! Publish and sell easily within minutes. No set-up fees. No minimum order. Keep control of the rights. Set your own price. Each product is printed as it is ordered. No excess inventory. Paperback books * Hardcover books * Photobooks * Calendars * CDs * DVDs * Music Downloads * File Downloads * Brochures
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By Citraka dasaNinotech Path Copy is a shell extension for Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000, and XP that enables to copy the path of a file or directory to the Clipboard. You can then paste the path in to your document, e-mail, etc. You copy the path of a file or directory by right-clicking it in the Windows Explorer and choosing Copy Path from the context menu.
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By Citraka dasaIf you, as I assume, have switched to Firefox for your browsing, then this extension can facilitate you a lot and save you extra clicks. Menu Editor: Customize application menus:Rearrange or remove menuitems from the main context menu (right-click menu) and main menubar (File Edit View etc.)
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By Saci MeadeThe grand installation of Sri Sri Prahlad Nrisimhadeva and Sri Sudarshan Chakra was held at the Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra Manimandir, Imphal, Manipur, on the auspicious Kartika Purnima, November 5th, 2006, as desired by His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Maharaja.
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By Rajsuya dasa1th Historic Bhagwan Jagannatha Ratha Yatra 06 will be held in Ludhiana on 18th Nov.06.The parade will start at 2 PM from Durga Mata Mandir and will end at Nav Durga Mandir, Sarabha Nagar Ludhiana. On 19th Nov.
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By Gaura DasThose few seconds seemed like a few hours but luckily we were all out. There was still a lot of terror and confusion. Two guys were now dealing with the excruciating pain of the pepper spray. The young girls were hysterical. One of the girls had been hit in the face and was cut.
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By Gokulananda dasThere is a beautiful peaceful village in Braj Mandala named Gokula. One can sit there and gaze upon the pleasing vista of the sacred Yamuna as it serely flows across the wide plain, while hearing the subtle rustle of the neem and pippal leaves softly caressed by the soft breezes.
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By David Van BiemaBy asking Americans how they perceive God, researchers have constructed four religious view points. An extensive survey divided religion into four ways of seeing God, which they say is a better indicator of political and moral attitudes than denomination
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By Citraka dasaDisk Cleaner is a free tool to quickly and easily free disk space that is used by temporary files like those in the system temporary folder, the Internet Explorer Cache and Cookies folder, and the Recycle Bin.
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By Radha Londonisvara dasaThe kirtan went on and on we didn't want it to stop. The mrdanga was pulsating and the harmonium was emanating mind absorbing music. The holy name was dancing on people's tongues, people were dancing in circles, clapping. This was a Krsna conscious RAVE!
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By Citraka dasaSending Free and Instant Short Messages to the Cell phones in India from any where in the world. The site provides a web based interface by which one can send Free sms to India, for all the supported mobile networks, absolutely FREE of cost. Web based Free sms service provider in India.
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By Citraka dasaFollow That Page sends you an email when your favorite web pages have changed. It monitors the web for you. Even if that site has not a feed still you will be alerted each time the page of your interest updates its contents.
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By Dr. Brij KothariIn this interview with Dr. Larry Brilliant, Executive Director of Google.org he chants Hare Krishna Hare Rama and praises the glories of Ramayana and Mahabharata!
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By Citraka dasaUse this No-IP™ Free DNS and redirection service to map a static or dynamic IP address or long URL to an easy to remember subdomain such as yourname.no-ip.com.
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By Citraka dasaWith Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display quality over traditional forms of font smoothing or anti-aliasing. ClearType improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.
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By Citraka dasaFree PDF Text Reader for easy PDF to text conversion. Fast and easy to use interface that supports opening of PDF files for saving as text files. Also supports printing of the text, copy to clipboard, page selection, and viewing of PDF info tags.
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By Iskcon PretoriaDevotees scrambled for shelter, I remained alone on the scene, blinded, nauseas and unable to stand, mucous poured out of my eyes and nose. The pain was very intense like liquid fire. I chanted the Nrsnga kavacha for the devotees I saw being attacked and somehow I was not attacked in my incapacitated state.
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