By Sacred Street PartyTo launch Sacred Street Partyâs mission to distribute 108 sets of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta as part of the BBTâs Be A Gardener campaign, HG Sutapa Das took us on a journey to connect with this most important scripture. The story of how Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami was empowered to write.
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- 25 Mar 2021
By NV CommunicationsA 200-hour full immersion Yoga Teacher Training Program concluded a few days ago at New Vrindaban taught by Gopi Manjari Devi Dasi. After an intense 18 days of training, six students went away with not only their well-deserved yoga instructor certificates but also a powerful introduction to Krishna consciousness, a heartfelt connection with Srila Prabhupada, and a memorable experience of bhakti.
...- 25 Mar 2021
By Bir Krishna GoswamiTo Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate that is the Question! The answer to this question is not so simple. In this short essay I would like to present my thought processes. First of all, I do not blindly accept any of the information that has been presented in the lay media either pro or con. In addition before making any decision especially decisions regarding health, I weigh different factors; especially the risk factors.
...- 25 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTAchintya-bhedabheda-tattva refers to the inconceivable oneness and difference of the Supreme Person and His energies. This is one of the key points of theistic philosophy taught by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. As parts of God's energy, we're also equal in quality with God, but there's a vast difference in quantity. We're each infinitesimal sparks of spiritual energy, and the Supreme Person, Krishna, is the infinite, supreme source of all energies. Some parts of the Vedas say that all beings are one with God, and others say that God is different from all beings. Vedanta philosophers have long argued back a...
- 24 Mar 2021
By Bhaktimarga SwamiVictory to the sacred sound, that cleanses all around. Thereâs filth in the heart, piled up from the start. Many births of desires, have burst up like fires. Therefore, the kirtan charge, is for humanity at large. Itâs a practice so cool, like the rays of the moon. Itâs the fruit of wisdom, with joy thatâs arisen, So sweet to the taste, we go there in great haste.
...- 24 Mar 2021
By Radhanath SwamiMany devotees who are very dear to me have physically departed from this world due to the Covid-19 virus. This breaks my heart. Srila Prabhupada desired that we do the needful to take care of our health. Our health belongs to Srila Prabhupada. Sincere devotees who are specialist doctors of Allopathy, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy have all strongly urged me to get vaccinated.
...- 24 Mar 2021
By Krishna Dharma dasaIt was good to see a scholar tackling the uncertain area of morality in Vaishnavism, as did Ms Chatterjee with her essay, 'The Chaitanya School: Role of Ethics'. I found her essay thought provoking and a valuable contribution to what I feel is an area requiring much discussion. Although, as Ms Chatterjee rightly pointed out, Vaishnavism holds that 'spiritual progress is hardly possible without moral endeavour', the first requirement being of course the 'four regu...
- 23 Mar 2021
By Bhaktivedanta Book TrustIt increases the team spirit in such a nice way! Devotees start cooperating with each other because it's just like two soldiers on the battlefield they may be from opposite parts of that country and maybe politically completely opposite and all but when they are there they have to be nice to each other and they naturally start to encourage each other and then they develop a bond... So we saw that with our team also, and devotees started getting close to each other, they started appreciating each other, not only that but many many devotees initially have this fear for distributing ...
- 22 Mar 2021
By Urban DeviSince the most holy Appearance Day of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is on March 28, 2021, Rukmini discusses the mercy of Lord Caitanya. How has His mercy impacted and changed our lives, and the whole trajectory of our future?
...- 22 Mar 2021
By GBC SPTSri Chaitanya Caritamrita is a jewel mine, a treasure house of all kinds of wealth, there are stories there are descriptions of the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, there are blessings and benedictions galore for all of us who hear them with faith and love and devotion and conviction but if ever we were wondering why Krsnadas has Kaviraj why he is Kaviraj there's that too and when I look at the beautiful within the Chaitanya Caritamrita there is poetry, he is the king of poets there is such poetry embedded in these lines that Srila Prabhupada stopped everything to painstakingly translate
- 22 Mar 2021
By Chanda ChatterjeeAny discussion on religion remains incomplete without a reference to moral and ethical values. The case of Gaudiya Vaishnavism is no exception to that. It is true that ethics has not been systematically treated by the Gaudiya philosophers and that the issue in question has not been discussed independently, yet the fact remains that morality or ethics remains the sheet-anchor in their thought system. The philosophers of this school maintain that spiritual progress i...
- 20 Mar 2021
By Sivarama SwamiâSo, you must practice how to love Krishna. First you have to rise early in the morning. You donât like to, but you think, âI will rise early to satisfy Krishna.â This is the beginning.â If we do not think we need to do it, or think we are advanced, then we will fall down⊠âWe must rise early in the morning, bathe, attend mangala-arati, worship the Deities, chant the Hare Krishna mantra, study the Vedic literatures and follow all the rules prescribed by the acaryas and the spirit...
- 20 Mar 2021
By Bhakti Bhringa Govinda SwamiMany times in life we have heard the saying, âA single twig will break, but the bundle of twigs is strong.â For practicing devotees the connotation was that we always live, practice, and teach in the society of like-minded Vaisnavas. Then we will maintain spiritual strength. Yet, this past year has given us a new perspective on the simple understanding that in unity we remain strong and withstand weakness.
...- 19 Mar 2021
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...
- 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 EducationâHas 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 successâ 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 "Äliá¹ 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: auá¹£adhi cintayet viá¹£á¹um. When taking medicine, one must remember Viá¹£á¹u 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 âAll right, let us have,â 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