By Siddhi-lalasa dasiLet us remember that karma for a devotee is quickly burnt by the fire of repentance and the chanting of the holy names, what to speak of being surrendered to Srila Prabhupada and spreading the movement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Those among us who are benefiting from His Holiness Dhanurdhara Swamiās siksa, know what valuable service he is doing for us and all members of ISKCON.
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- 6 Aug 2006
By Manonatha DasaWe are happy to announce the opening of the new preaching center in San Jose', Costa Rica. The inauguration will be after Janmastami. It is in an extremely centric zone, few hundreds metres from one of the most important university in Central America. Thousands young man and woman walk by hundred metres from our place every day.
...- 6 Aug 2006
By Vyswambhara dasLeonard Cohen attended the festivities of the Rathayatra Festival in Montreal. World-class Canadian writer, artist, philosopher, poet, singer, songwriter, arranger, composer, producer and film maker Cohen has special resonance for many devotees.
...- 5 Aug 2006
By Dhruva Maharaja dasaI do not know how much nectar the two syllables "Krsna" have produced. When the holy name of Krsna is chanted, it appears to dance within the mouth. We then desire many, many mouths. When that name enters the holes of the ears, we desire many millions of ears.
...- 5 Aug 2006
By Sit Properly.com O Dear Readers, a warning: If ye know not what a clicker be, turn ye back now! Runneth and chanteth upon thy beads! For verily ye may think thy japa grand, but be ye warned, if ye readeth on, may ye suffer the likely fate that follows such terror, such evilā¦ such illusion as The Clicker!!
...- 5 Aug 2006
By Jason FladlienI was online one night researching vegetarianism, killing time while getting drunk. Thatās when I found a book called the Bhagavad Gita, translated by His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada. I read the introduction and that was enough.
...- 5 Aug 2006
By Daniel GilbertIf the first principle of legitimate punching is that punches must be even-numbered, the second principle is that an even-numbered punch may be no more forceful than the odd-numbered punch that preceded it. Legitimate retribution is meant to restore balance, and thus an eye for an eye is fair, but an eye for an eyelash is not.
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By Vijaya dasaBy the arrangement of Krsna a Professor at the local university heard about a drama called "Ramayana" and wanted to perform the drama at the school. She heard from Prema that Bhakti Marg Swami in Toronto had the script. She got in touch with him and convinced him to go to Thunderbay to organize the play.
...- 4 Aug 2006
By Yadavendra dasIf this kit inspires only one devotee to significantly increase his book distribution on a regular basis and for the rest of his active devotional life, I will consider this attempt a success. Thank you very much and good luck in your endeavors.
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By Bhagavat DasMy wife Radha and I were licensed foster parents for 9 years. We took care of close to 70 children in our home during that time, many of them physically and sexually abused. My experience with these children as protector, counselor, and guide has put me in a position of understanding to some extent the plight of the Gurukulis.
...- 3 Aug 2006
By a DasaEveryone has asked the following question, at least in some form: "How can I be certain that what I believe to be true is actually true?" Vedic philosophy arrives at such certitude through pramana, "evidence," which refers to sources of knowledge that are held to be valid. In our Gaudiya Sampradaya, there are basically three pramanas: pratyaksa (direct perception), anumana (logical argument) and sabda (scriptural testimony).
...- 3 Aug 2006
By Praghosa dasThe main aim of Dandavats is to be a resource for krsna katha so that all readers can receive some spiritual benefit every time they visit the site. As we know the mind is difficult to control and needs no assistance to be attracted to those subject matters that do not benefit us spiritually. Dandavats wants to humbly try to help all those who are desirous to achieve ākrsne matir astuā
...- 3 Aug 2006
By Sundar Ananda das1) Ratha Yatra Parade along Oak Tree Road...Fantastic parade with FREE glimpses of the opulent forms of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra!! 2) Sri Krishna Janmastami...Come celebrate Lord Krsna's appearance day in a grand way!!
...- 2 Aug 2006
By Indradyumna SwamiWe have no business creating enemies, but the process is such that non-devotees will always be inimical toward us. Nevertheless, as stated in the sastras, a devotee should be both tolerant and merciful. Devotees engaged in preaching should be prepared to be accused by ignorant persons, and yet they must be very merciful to the fallen conditioned souls.
...- 2 Aug 2006
By Vijaya dasThe morning before this program, I gave a book distribution seminar to try to inspire them to try it. One hundred and seventy Canadians showed up for the festival, which they paid for, and were very amazed. They came out of the auditorium so happy that it was very easy for them to purchase Prabhupada's books.
...- 2 Aug 2006
By Jai Nitai DasaThe time is ripe for accepting responsibility by taking action. Dhanurdhara Swami is trying. In fact, he is showing us how. Letās support him in his efforts to redress his past behavior, and by taking responsible action ourselves.
...- 2 Aug 2006
By Sivarama SwamiThis is the wonderful return of Krishna to Vrindavan that happens at this time of day. Learned Vaisnavas who try to think about the Lord meditate upon this pastime. In fact, Krishnaās pastimes as they happen throughout the twenty-four hours of the day are the subject of absorption of both practicing devotees as well as perfected devotees.
...- 1 Aug 2006
By Urmila Devi DasiFinally I came to understand. The devotees there have the deities as their only possession and only wealth. Gradually, as I came to think about the tremendous austerity there coupled with the unprecedented attraction of the Deities, I concluded that Krishna reciprocates with this intense one-pointed devotion by revealing His beauty and sweetness to a great degree not experienced elsewhere.
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Hindi daily newspaperThe matter is in the court, but the sealing of Prabhupada's rooms has angered the sentiments of the foreign devotees. They came up with a unique idea to protest this. The Krishna devotees call this harinam sankirtan "satyagraha", or peaceful protest.
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Vishnugada dasa
With the frequent use of corporal punishment even today in America, one may ask the question whether differentiating between what society considers ājustifiableā corporal punishment and what is considered physical abuse is clear cut and concise. Have definitions of physical abuse changed over time and according to the location of the incident?
...- 31 Jul 2006
By Gaurangi dasiIt's not too late to make plans to come to the HISTORICAL FESTIVAL of the 30th anniversary of the installation of Krishna Balaram in France!
...- 29 Jul 2006
By RAHNE PISTORThe 30th annual Festival of the Chariots, a Hare Krishna celebration that includes a parade, a free feast and live entertainment, is coming to Venice Beach Sunday, July 30th.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By Vasudeva Datta dasWe just finished Padayatra Slovenia and here are some glimpses of this wonderful preaching event. This year Padayatra lasted only 11 full days but never less it was like a peak of the December Marathon.
...- 29 Jul 2006
By Shaunaka Rishi dasOCHS Wins Oxford Recognition Oxford University has recently given its official seal of approval to OCHS by awarding it with the newly created status of "Recognised Independent Centre of Oxford University" - a self governing academic institution that works in harmony with the University to enrich its field of study.
...- 29 Jul 2006