By Visnu Murti dasaFor eight years, English has been the only language in which Vanipedia presented Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. No longer, for on May 2 (Lord Nrsimhadeva’s appearance day) we launched pages in 76 new languages. A total of 7,000 pages have already been added, and by August another 8,000 pages will appear. Each page features an audio clip, a video clip with subtitles, and links to the original Vaniquotes and Vanisource pages in English.
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- 4 May 2015
By Sri Chandan Yatra Das“Sri Nrsimhapalli” Or Devapalli At “Sri Godrumadvipa“ Island Of Navadvipa-mayapur Dhama The Place Where Lord Nrsimhadeva Came To Take Rest And Wash The Blood From His Hands After Killing Hiranyakasipu. Sri Nrsimhapalli is located on the eastern and southern boundaries of Navadvipa Dhama and is known by the names Nrsimha Puri and Devapalli. This temple is famous since Satya-yuga
...- 2 May 2015
By Jayapataka SwamiI, along with other TOVP Exhibit members were in the Lotus Building attending TOVP exhibits conference on April 25th at 1.00 pm in Sridham Mayapur when the building began to shake. We quickly left our conference room and moved to Prabhupada's park. While we were there, I was informed that a massive earth quake had struck Nepal. My heart immediately went out to the devotees in Nepal. I was anxious to know about their well being. I know you all must be feeling the same. Later I was informed t...
- 1 May 2015
Bhakti Raghava Swami: Many will remember Kanai Thakura prabhu from his many years of service at ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai....
- 1 May 2015
By Naresh AwalHis Holiness Mahavishnu Swami is also with us in Medical Camp and FOOD FOR LIFE doing Harinaam. By Srila Prabhupada and HH Mahavishnu Swami's blessings we are able to still conduct this Project for Earthquake victims. Many Places we receive Thanks and Blessings. People Really Appreciate and are happy with ISKCON FOOD FOR LIFE NEPAL. Overl all we fed about 5,000 Hungry Stomach for days From Bhaktapur.
...- 1 May 2015
By ISKCON NepalFOOD FOR LIFE NEPAL is a Project conducted by ISKCON NEPAL and Volunters on Day 5, 30th April 2015 for the earthquake victims who didnt get food to eat for servals days. We are Conducting Heath Services and check ups with abt 20 Doctors and health assistants. We had health camp and Free medicine Distribution at -Shree Padhma Higher Secondary School (Surbar Square) -Bhaktapur Bus Park (Dudh Paati) -Changu Narayan Temple area. -Mobile Health Services.
...- 1 May 2015
By ISKCON Tribal CareOn December 2014 the branch of Bhaktivedanta National School was inaugurated in Ananda Bazar, a very remote village in Assam. In the 40’s Missionaries introduced Christianity to the villages and converted most of the people in the area. Along with churches and chapels they opened Christian schools, so the children of devotees have been attending them due to lack of any other alternative. Later it was discovered that there was a need for a Vedic school not only by the devotees, but also by th...
- 1 May 2015
By Nandan dasMasterplan department (MDM) is conducting an online survey with valuable input of the Mayapur residents. The purpose of the survey is to understand the needs and vision of the community members regarding Mayapur Dham. We would request all the devotees to participate individually. (Please ask your family members also to participate in the survey). The survey will take only 5 -10 mins of your time. This survey will help us identify and address the concerns of the Mayapur residents in Masterplan Proposa...
- 30 Apr 2015
By Senapati Prabhupada dasOn their first day (29th April) they had their camps at Padma College, near Durbar Square Gate, Bhaktapur. They divided their teams in three groups, first - Psychological care group, second – Door to door Health care group and third – Stationary Health care group. Stationary team at Padma College checked 167 patients and Door to door health care group visited 63 families whereas psychological group counselled 4 psychologically traumatized patients. This team aims to provide care to ne...
- 30 Apr 2015
By Sridevi dasiManorama das and his wife Jaya Sri Radhe devi dasi have been developing the ISKCON Youth Ministry bus tours since 1995. Road-tripping across the globe is an exciting way to engage the ISKCON youth in bhakti yoga, combining the youth's craving for adventure with practices of devotion. The travelers not only deepen their own bhakti, but also share it with others through kirtan and cultural presentations. Such road trips encourage young people to step out of their comfort zones, giving them an opportu...
- 29 Apr 2015
By Rama Hari dasa(Also How To Make Free Calls To And From Nepal) The World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur have been completely damaged. The ISKCON Temple in Kathmandu and Dharan, however, remain unscathed but the BBT building in Kathmandu has suffered cracks on the walls. Though many temples and deities within Bhaktapur Durbar Square have been reduced to rubble, the Jagannath Temple, which is under ISKCON management, has stood firm in the face of the earthquake, with minor damages to the r...
- 29 Apr 2015
By Pancharatna dasa"So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything—television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be—to tell about Krishna….” In service to Srila Prabhupada, we are very happy to let you know about the launch of the ISKCON Online project and our web site ISKCONOnline.com, on the auspicious day of Aksaya Tritiya, April 21st.
...- 28 Apr 2015
By nityam bhagvata-sevaya teamNBS 11: This edition is glorifying the maha-bhagavata devotee, Bhakta Prahalad on the auspicious appearance day of Lord Narsimha Dev. The goddess of fortune could not get mercy similar to that which was offered to Prahlada Maharaja, for although she is always a constant companion of the Supreme Lord, the Lord is more inclined to His devotees. In other words, devotional service is so great that when it is offered even by those born in low families, the Lord accepts it as being more val...
- 28 Apr 2015
By Kesava Krsna DasaThere has been an unfortunate resurgence of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Leaders condemn these; Media outlets sensationally convey coverage to the world and people become more sceptical. Nations whose citizens are affected by xenophobic attacks voice loud concerns through channels such as the African Union. Yet in spite of the condemnation, the important questions to ask are ‘Why is this happening?’ Why here in South Africa? Is there a solution? Is there a quick fix?’
- 28 Apr 2015
By Purushottam Nitai DasThe devastating earthquake did not differentiate among the palatial bungalows, the humble houses and the iconic buildings - all were razed to dust. In life too death does not differentiate between rich and poor, men and women, young and old and famous and ordinary people. Death takes away everything from us. We are not allowed to take even a farthing of this world. This is why the books of wisdom constantly remind us not to waste our time and life running after the material mirage. The tem...
- 27 Apr 2015
By Radha Mohan DasThis year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Bhaktivedanta Manor’s main drama group. The group has been led chiefly by Jaya Krishna Das and Dwarka Puri das but over the years a great many other devotees of all ages and backgrounds have participated and given much of their time. Disciples of Srila Prabhupada pioneered the first dramas at Bhaktivedanta Manor during the early 1970’s. By 1985 the baton had gradually passed onto the next generation and The Bhaktivedanta Players in its present st...
- 27 Apr 2015
By Hari Narayana DasSubhag Maharaj encouraged the students saying, “At your request we have delivered the seminars, now please accept our request also, please see our books at the book table and take some. You will become truly happy.”After the seminar many of students and teachers bought Bhagavad gita and other Srila Prabhupada’s book. Maharaj personally signed the book purchased at that time.
...- 27 Apr 2015
By Ketan SuchakFor over ten years now the Manor has organized an annual sabbatical, a six month residential course for men. Ketan Suchak shares: “I enrolled this year, as six of us spent three months in India, beginning in September with a three-week stay at a Mumbai monastery. There we studied the scripture, ‘Nectar of Instruction’. We next flew to Calcutta and booked a car to Mayapur. The spiritual city is the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya, the place where the Lord danced and sang the Hare Krishna mantr...
- 27 Apr 2015
By Manor staffEvery year Bhaktivedanta Manor contributes £10,000 towards various ISKCON projects both nationally and internationally. Over the last thirty years many worthy causes have been supported, including the saving of the New Mayapur Temple in France, establishing a centre in Brussels and the Bhaktivedanta School in Mayapur, supporting Vrindavan’s Food for Life program and the Sandipani Muni School for poor and unprivileged children, and many more.
...- 27 Apr 2015
By Chaitanya Charan Das“Expand your horizons” is a popular saying among the ambitious. The Bhagavad-gita takes this saying to a higher level by expanding our horizons from the material level to the spiritual level – from temporary worldly pleasure to eternal transcendental fulfillment. The Gita (06.20-23) outlines this fulfillment available in the state of spiritual perfection – a state where no tribulation can disturb us, a state where no temptation can allure us, a state where we ultimately become fo...
- 26 Apr 2015
By Srutakirti dasaOn different occasions Srila Prabhupada spoke about sleep. When I first became his servant, he called me into his room after he had taken a short nap following lunch. This was at the Dallas temple when Srila Prabhupada visited the gurukula facility. He asked me if I had taken rest after eating my lunch. I said no. This was not something that was done at that time. "I am an old man," he said. "I cannot sleep very long at one time, so I take a nap after lunch." I had been with Srila Prabhupada o...
- 26 Apr 2015
By Mahavishnu SwamiAs a result of the earthquake, the devotee community has also been affected with many devotees injured, having their houses lost. Some of their relatives also left their bodies buried. In this time of crisis, we devotees from ISKCON Nepal are also extending our help to the people affected through our programs of Medical camps, Rescue teams and Food for life. We are trying our best in reaching out to people in the form of Krishna's Prasadam and other facilities. However, our help we are trying ...
- 26 Apr 2015
By Vijaya DasaThe month of March was very good for Santiago, Chile. This was the No. 1 temple in South America, with 5,102 book points -- a 475% increase. The devotees in Chile not only distribute lots of books but also have great harinamas. I was there last year -- very nice. London also had a great month of book distribution. This was the No. 1 temple in Europe in March, with 4,108 book points -- an increase of 235%. The new sankirtan leader is appropriately named Naam Sankirtan Prabhu.
...- 26 Apr 2015
By Sridevi dasi The program starts with a ten minute “warm up,” where the prisoners have a chance to share and discuss any pressing issues. Then there is a short kirtan, where all are standing and some dancing and jumping very happily. Outside prisoners who are walking by sometimes look in and watch in wonder. Then Bhagavad Gita is read, guided by their questions. At the end prasadam is served in the form of energy bars, since there are heavy regulations about bringing anything in; every food item must be fac...
- 25 Apr 2015