By Mahat-tattva dasaThose of you that are interested in inovative and congregational book distribution methods are invited to visit our site: www.sastradana.com. If you want to join the endeavor please go to the contact page on our site.
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- 27 Jun 2006
By Krishna Dharma dasMy view is that ISKCON is an educational institution. Indeed, in the seven purposes which Srila Prabhupada set down in 1966 when forming ISKCON's first constitution, the first purpose is "To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life…"
...- 26 Jun 2006
By Visakha Priya dasiYour appeal raises a very deep philosophical question, which threatens the very existence of the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya sampradaya, because the first child abuser in the creation is none other than the head of our sampradaya, Lord Brahma.
...- 26 Jun 2006
By Gaura Keshava dasYes, we should preach to other Hindus and Vaisnavas in the same way that we preach to Atheists and members of other religious traditons. We should point out the unique aspects of our philosophy to them.
...- 25 Jun 2006
By Hindu.comReligious Endowment Minister Ashok Bajpai said the Government did not want to unnecessarily interfere in the affairs of temples, mutts and religious trusts, nor were there any plans to take over their control.
...- 25 Jun 2006
By Suresh dasI am glad you have offered your site as a way to be introduced to the leaders of our movement - who are they, what is their service, how do they think, and how are they practically applying the teachings of Srila Prabhupada to their lives and to the spreading Krishna Consciousness.
...- 24 Jun 2006
By Gupta dasSupport for this revolutionary legal approach which, in effect, invited claims against ISKCON was the direct result of a worldwide consensus of ISKCON membership, and may accurately be viewed as an unequivocal expression in loving support of all of those children who suffered simply unimaginable abuse.
...- 23 Jun 2006
By Praghosa dasaAs we know the GBC body is not infallible, just in case anyone is thinking like that! This is one of the reasons why Srila Prabhupada created a body of devotees, as opposed to installing one individual to run ISKCON. It is also of course the example that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaja set. The clear advantage of having a body of devotees making decisions is that on balance their collective decision making will be more often right than wrong.
...- 22 Jun 2006
By Tamohara dasSo, while I support the spirit of this petition, I feel that the CPO judges should have some latitude to invoke a range of restrictions appropriate to the facts of each case.
...- 22 Jun 2006
By Radha Mohan DasaOn Sunday 18th June, the three 40 foot high Rath Carts left Hyde Park on their intrepid journey to Trafalgar Square. In front of each cart was a sea of devotees and pilgrims, swarming the streets and filling the sky with the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra and the beating of drums.
...- 21 Jun 2006
By Dhanurdhara SwamiThough I can't say I realize all the pain I have inflicted, I have witnessed the strong emotions of those I have harmed and know their wounds are deep. I'd like to reiterate my pledge to continue to meet gurukula alumni, beg for their forgiveness, and to offer whatever help I can.
...- 21 Jun 2006
By Deena Bandhu dasaEven in temple and other religious gatherings I have seldom seen the type of welcome we received. Sri Dangi himself entered our names and particulars in the register, a formality that we always have to do before entering any jail. They have these huge wooden doors and inside is like a vestibule with offices on either side and then another set of huge wooden doors.
...- 21 Jun 2006
BY HARI DASASpecial thanks goes to the Gita Nagari devotees for such a welcome and a wonderful festival. For those of you that have not visited Gita Nagari, it is a special place situated in the middle of a forest in Penssilvania. It is yet another one of those wonderful places that we should be grateful to Srila Prabhupada for giving us for our spiritual inspiration.
...- 21 Jun 2006
By Gaurav MittalWhen I was in school, I went to Jagannath Puri. I felt so pure in that environment that I chanted around 80 rounds every day for a week. But unfortunately, my mind was somewhere else. When I analyse it, chanting 80 rounds did not spiritually elevate me.
...- 20 Jun 2006
By Dayananda Das“I see this taking off everywhere. It’s the future, because many temples now have fewer temple devotees but more congregational members. This encourages the masses to participate. Even those who can’t go out for book distribution directly can help by offering service or donating Laxmi for the cause.”
...- 20 Jun 2006
By Tattvavit dasa Then what we had been waiting for all week began: the carts began to roll. Everyone, even onlookers, started moving in response to the parade's movement, which initially was slow, like jets entering a runway one by one. The anticipation we had all been feeling reached a climax.
...- 20 Jun 2006
By Badrinarayan dasaDuring a recent istagosthi in Los Angeles, Badrinarayana Prabhu presented some relevant news from around the ISKCON world as well as some crucial decisions of the GBC body
...- 19 Jun 2006
By Divyambara ddJune 18, disappearance day of H.H. Bhakti Tirtha Swami. "What concerns me is that we want to be more mindful in everything that we do so that everything we are doing is an offering to Krsna or it's a prayer."
...- 18 Jun 2006
By Gopal and Sally AgarwalAudio files of Sally Agarwal giving her memories of Srila Prabhupada’s first steps on American soil. Gopal and Sally discuss Srila Prabhupada’s fascination with frozen foods and other sweet memories.
...- 17 Jun 2006
By Madhumati dasiSo all of you have been using your brains, having meetings, have been trying different strategies and also praying individually, but may be now it is time that everyone all together go to Srila Prabhupada with him as your leader and approach Lord Sri Krishna and let Him guide you. It may sound impractical but it is not.
...- 17 Jun 2006
By AC Bhakti Vaibhava Swami Dear ISKCON members, Please accept my most humble obeisances. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada. I want to thank those who working to help the situation ISKCON is facing in Kazakhstan. Please find at the end of this letter, excerpts from some of the messages I’ve received from various parts of the world.
...- 17 Jun 2006
By Phanisvara dasI'm living in india and don't have experience in temples in the west, or far away from india, with large indian communities. My "knowledge" comes from other devotees' reports, which means i can't be very sure of what i'm going to say - i'm ready to be corrected by others who know more, but i'm feeling pretty strong about this topic.
...- 17 Jun 2006
By Gaurangi dasi Maybe you heard that there will be a wonderful festival at the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the installation of Krishna Balaram in New Mayapur, France, from August 8 to 11, 2006. These murtis installed by Srila Prabhupada are the only ones of Krishna Balaram in Europe.
...- 16 Jun 2006
By Hari dasa Here in New Vrindavan we have 500 plus Gurukulis from all over the world gathered for an unprecended event. It started wednesday 14th June and will finish on sunday 18th. They have come with a mood of wanting to help us make a difference in our society.
...- 16 Jun 2006