By Indradyumna Swami“It was there at the hospital that I met Dr. Nakas,” she continued. “Somehow or other, he had acquired a Bhagavad-gita and would read it to his colleagues before the surgeries. He said it helped him realize the immortality of the soul and gave him strength as he watched people die before his eyes. “I was amazed that a staunch Muslim, who visited his mosque daily, was not only reading Bhagavad-gita but sharing it with others. Most of the Muslim doctors I approached at that time bought...
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- 24 May 2015
By Mathura Lilesvari Devi dasiWe want to thank the devotees from around the world for their care through prayers, yagnas, kirtans, chanting, and all around devotional services rendered. Please maintain and increase your intense prayers for Jayapataka Swami. All glories to Srila Prabhupada who has given us many commanders, one of whom is Jayapataka Swami, who are inspiring ISKCON and devotees worldwide. Thank you again for all your prayers and for your genuine care.
...- 24 May 2015
By the GBCA Manual Concerning Graphic Standards and Proper Implementation as developed and established by the COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT of the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS. Protecting the appearance and application of ISKCON’s graphic identity is essential to promoting global recognition of the organization. Implementing and maintaining a consistent visual standard also leads to clearer and more effective communication.
...- 23 May 2015
By Indradyumna SwamiThen I visited the public restroom near the festival grounds, and I complimented the old cleaning woman. “This is the cleanest public toilet I have ever seen in Poland,” I said. “Thank you very much.” She was struck. “I’ve been working here 10 years,” she said, “and you’re the first person to ever thank me. But I’m not surprised. You’re good people. I’ve watched your festival from a distance for years now. Everyone leaves your program smiling.” “Can you come also?...
- 23 May 2015
By Jayadvaita SwamiKing Puranjana had a very beautiful wife, who was the center of his enjoyment, and of his very existence, Captivated by his wife's attractive features, the King became preoccupied with pleasing her and tasting the pleasures of sex, He became extremely attached to his children, his home, and his material possessions, Desires for enjoyment filled his mind, and pursuing their satisfaction became his main occupation. Meanwhile, the King's youth quickly expired, and soon his kingdom was attacked by...
- 22 May 2015
By Krishna Kumara dasaMy Supreme Personality of Mindhead said: "Oh no, don't approach that one- he looks intimidating, just like a demigod descended from heaven." "Oh, DEFINITELY not her, she looks like the head cheerleader. It would be humiliating if she rejected the book." "Ok, finally, here's an easy one..." "WAIT! He's with a girl! ... Approaching couples is scary! What if he rejects the book and laughs at me? Ahh!" "What am I doing out here anyways? Princeton is hopeless. Damn this place. These high-powered ...
- 22 May 2015
TOVP Tour Daily Diary: Day 49-59, Programs in Silicon Valley, New Dwarka, Las Vegas and Laguna Beach
By Sunanda dasNew Dwaraka is the North American ISKCON Headquarters and home to Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarakadisha. It is also one of the original temples opened during Srila Prabhupada’s presence and the place of many of his pastimes, including the famous morning walks along Venice Beach. Under the able leadership of Svavas prabhu, who is also the BBT Manager, it continues to be a thriving community of hundreds of devotees.
...- 22 May 2015
By Gour Govinda SwamiLecture by Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami. “After many, many births and deaths one achieves the rare human form of life, which, although temporary, affords one the opportunity to attain the highest perfection.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.9.29)
...- 22 May 2015
By Nrsimha Krsna dasIn Turkey, we do not have chance to preach in public. We have a yoga center here and we do hatha yoga classes as well as bhakti yoga programs. Yoga is getting popular in Turkey and what we see with our programs is that Turkish people like chanting Holy Names of the Lord. We have established a kirtan yoga group three years ago and since then we go for chanting any yoga studio that invites us. We have reached many people through kirtan yoga and some of them are very regular with our bhakti prog...
- 22 May 2015
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of April. 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 May 2015
By Ekanatha Gaura dasCurrently he is receiving medical attention for his ongoing liver condition and the pneumonia, which caused trouble with his breathing in the first place. As per this morning, Jayapataka Maharaja's health condition is of concern. Last night Maharaja had some trouble with his breathing and today his liver function has deteriorated. However the specialists are looking scrutinizingly into what can help Maharaja to improve. We request everyone to please intensify your prayers for Maharaja at this...
- 21 May 2015
By sheffieldlive.orgThe Rathayatra Festival was celebrated in Sheffield for the second year running. The Festival original believed to be 5,000 years old, has the deities, Lord Jagannatha and his sister Subhdara and brother Balabhadra travelling through the streets on Chariots so that the wider public gets a chance to see them. Lord Jagannatha is one of the representations of Lord Krishna. When the British first saw the Festival they were said to be so over awed by the size of the Chariots that the name Jagannatha...
- 21 May 2015
By Iskcon NepalDue to the massive earthquake in Nepal on 25th April 2015 Many devotees in Nepal lost their houses in the earthquake and they are living under the tents. Monsoon is approaching very near. We are trying to help build some temporary shelters for those devotees. They are a part of our family. They need our help to rebuild their lives. We can at least try to provide some relief to them. It would be very nice vaisnava seva. Srila Prabhupada would be so happy to see us coming together to help his family ...
- 21 May 2015
By ISKCON 50 Global OfficeThe ISKCON 50 Global Office has appealed to ISKCON centres around the world to consider flagging off their local 50th anniversary celebrations by holding a commemoration event to mark the departure of Srila Prabhupada from Kolkata on board the Jaladuta. Srila Prabhupada travelled aboard the Jaladuta a steamship of the Scindia Navigation Company from Kolkata on 13th August 1965 and arrived in Boston Harbour on 17th September 1965. On the way, the Jaladuta docked in Colombo, Cochin and Port...
- 21 May 2015
By Akincana Krishna DasA group of disciples and well-wishers of HH RP Bhakti Raghava Swami along with His Holiness are currently on a short yatra to Indonesia, visiting temples and farm communities in the vicinities of this island country. Our journey started at Bali, where the devotees serving at Sri Sri Radha Madhava temple in Gianyar are so kindly looking after us.
...- 20 May 2015
By Patita Pavana dasaWhy don't you come back to Me and dance and sport with Me?" "Why you are rotting in this rotting dance, in false lila, temporary lila, or hellish lila.? “Krishna's business is rasadi-vilasa. He's busy in dancing with the gopis. He has no other business. Just like we try to imitate Krishna. Big, big rich men, they go to the ball dance, to the night club for dancing. So wherefrom this propensity comes, dancing? That comes from the Supreme Lord. Rasadi-vilasa. Because Krishna has the business ...
- 19 May 2015
By Cameron AtfieldBrisbane could almost have been mistaken for Bombay for a short while on Saturday as the Festival of Chariots parade made its way through the CBD. A celebration of the Hare Krishna community, the Festival of the Chariots originated in Puri, India, more than 2000 years ago and has been celebrated in cities across the world since. Central to the festival, as the name suggested, was a huge wooden chariot that was pulled through the streets of Brisbane amid music and dancing.
...- 19 May 2015
By Romapada SwamiEvery living entity has an eternal constitutional relationship with Krishna, and when one attains the liberated platform he automatically understands this relationship. It is not the system supported by Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur that one's spiritual identity be artificially declared before the stage when Krishna reveals this, especially when one is still affected by the modes of nature. Srila Prabhupada clearly taught that just as we cannot force the sun to rise at our convenience o...
- 17 May 2015
By Abhimanyu WolfOn a beautiful and sunny Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th, 2015 at Clearwater Beach, we started the Festival of Chariots at around one in the afternoon. We were joined by Mayor Cretekos and Mr. Eric Lynn, who is running for congress in the upcoming election. Bhadra Prabhu invited Mayor Cretekos to share some words of inspiration to inaugurate the festival. The Mayor said that whether or not one is a devotee of Krsna or a devout Christian like him, this Rathayatra is a valuable opportunity for us to c...
- 17 May 2015
By Amogh Gauranga DasRecently Sri Radha Madanmohan temple at ISKCON Navi Mumbai, India took the major initiative of conducting ‘Bhakti Vardhan’ program on second Saturday of every month. The Bhakti Vardhan event brings all Navi Mumbai devotees on a common platform with the objective of developing the strong congregation to nicely serve Sri Radha Madanmohanji in the new temple complex – the Glory of Maharashtra project. Interestingly the second Saturday on 9th May 2015 coincided with 400th Anniversary of Sri ...
- 16 May 2015
By Suvarna Radhika Devi DasiAs Vaishnavas, we observe ekadashi (11th day of the lunar cycle) fasting twice a month - which means that we avoid grains and beans on that day. As per my understanding, fasting is not compulsory for children - especially below 5 years. But I preferred giving him non-grain meals. While the spiritual benefits of this are immense, I personally find Ekadashi days to be a great opportunity for my son to eat some non-grain super foods like quinoa, samo and amaranth.
...- 16 May 2015
By radhanathswami.comOn the 27th of April, 2015, Civitatis International, a dedicated international forum for the promotion of peace and cooperation between nations, hosted an interview with Radhanath Swami at Goodenough College in London on the topic “Peace and Prosperity in the 21st Century”. The event was attended by more than one hundred esteemed guests, including lords, professors and thirty-seven plenipotentiary representatives and ambassadors of various nations.
...- 15 May 2015
By Jagannath DasGaur Krishna Das Goswami started his preaching in villages of Bihar and Jharkhand since 1984. He was also a part of Pada Yatra Sankirtan Party which was led by HH Lokanath Swami. He has given his considerable services in Vrindavan, Juhu (Mumbai) and currently he preaches in Jhansi. He started his Bhagavat Katha in Hindi language in year 1998 since then he was invited to various places in North India including Pune, Belgaum, Mumbai, Mayapur, Surat and many different cities of India.
...- 14 May 2015
By Murari DasThe 4th Annual Tamil Bhagavad Darishanam, or Tamil edition of Back To Godhead Festival took place in Vellore on Saturday, 9th May 2015 at the Jayaram Chetty Hall in Vellore city, Tamil Nadu. This festival is held every year to present a forum where the Magazine production team and distributors can motivate the members of the Tamil devotee community to spread this magazine more and more in terms of subscriptions and readership. The past year is reviewed, discussions on overcoming obstacles and strateg...
- 14 May 2015