“Svayam-rupa Krishnachandra does not give those whose hearts are polluted the power to realize His Gaura pastimes, which are meant for instructing all. Without the mercy of Sri Nityananda no one has the qualification to serve Sri Gaurasundara, to und
Read more…I am at a lossMy mind is stopedI am hearing thatMan is a puppet &Our only freedom isone of the choiceWho will be my puppetmaster?This is perplexing for meAs I. Come from a long lineof so-called dominant males.Thing is I. Quest for knowledgeNot for an
Read more…I see that there are many responses that I. Cannot see! But is thear anyway that one can see them all please?
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Topic 7: CAN'T SET THINGS RIGHT? SEE THINGS RIGHT
Verse discussed: Bg 2.16
nainaṁ chindanti śastrāṇi
nainaṁ dahati pāvakaḥ
na cainaṁ kledayanty āpo
na śoṣayati mārutaḥ
Translation:
The soul
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One of our devotee Mata ji just send the message that the devotees of Chandigarh ISKCON Temple are charging (Rs. 10/- Per head) for applying Tilak on forehead.
Which is very bad, I don't think so it should be happened. Tilak is free Se
Read more…My apologies for not introducing myself earlier, and thank you for letting me join this forum. I have been doing some chanting and am a little worried that I could be wasting my time as I live too far away from the nearest temple to visit as we have
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My obeisances to all devotees, guru and gauranga.
Topic 6: BE ROOTED IN THE UNCHANGING, NOT THE CHANGING
Verse discussed: Bg 2.16
nāsato vidyate bhāvo
nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ
ubhayor api dṛṣṭo ’ntas
tv anayos tattva-darśibhiḥ
Translation:
Tho
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My obeisances to all devotees, guru and gauranga.
Topic 5: BE INTENSE, NOT TENSE
Verse discussed: Bg 2.16
nāsato vidyate bhāvo
nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ
ubhayor api dṛṣṭo ’ntas
tv anayos tattva-darśibhiḥ
Translation:
Those who are seers of the
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Is there any proof in scriptures for Krishna (in vrindavan) is different from Vasudev Krishna (in dwarika). I believe that both are One person. He is the supreme personality of Godhead and He can do anything without being disturbed wheth
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Are SAYUJYA MUKATI (merge with Lord Hari) and BRAHMLEEN Hona (merge with BRAHM) same?
Former is said for those who believe in personal form of GOD and latter is said for those who believe in Impersonal form of God? is there any differenc
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My obeisances to all devotees, guru and gauranga.
Topic 4: BE CONCERNED BY CHANGE, BUT NOT DISTURBED BY IT
Verse discussed: Bg 2.16
nāsato vidyate bhāvo
nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ
ubhayor api dṛṣṭo ’ntas
tv anayos tattva-darśibhiḥ
Translation:
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My obeisances to all devotees, guru and gauranga.
Topic 3: DON'T ETERNALIZE THE PRESENT; CONTEXTUALIZE IT.
Verse discussed: Bg 2.16
nāsato vidyate bhāvo
nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ
ubhayor api dṛṣṭo ’ntas
tv anayos tattva-darśibhiḥ
Translation:
T
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My obeisances to all devotees, guru and gauranga.
Topic 2: SEE BEYOND LIFE’S APPARENT NONSENSE TO KRISHNA’S BENEVOLENT SENSE
Verse discussed: Bg 2.15
yam hi na vyathayanty ete
purusam purusarsabha
sama-duhkha-sukham dhiram
so 'mrtatvaya kalpa
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is there any book on Arjun, Devotee of Krishna and a great Warrior , written by a devotee in ISKCON?
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I have started to read a book from Chaitanya Charan Das prabhu called “Gita for daily enrichment”. I think most of you might have the book with you. But for those who mainly rely on this si
Read more…I have been chanting 16 rounds for 2 years.I have been performing mangala and gauraarti at my home for 1 years.I love performing aartis.But i dont know the real method of performing aartis as it should be done according iskcon rules.I just offer ince
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did any devotees read the "Anu Gita"? What do you think about it?
Extract from the book cover: "Most people (even in India) have not heard the name of Anu-Gita. This is so because, although Anu-Gita is an important part of the Mah
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what do you think of these books? Do you know this writer?
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How to control ego? Many times I have thoughts that represent ego in me. Though I know that these are egoistic yet I don't know how to destroy these egoistic thoughts. As far are know we can control lust (kaam), anger (krodh), attachment
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