Lecture on Culture by Bhakti Marg Swami on 17 Apr 2011 at ISKCON Mauritius
(Bhakti Marga Swami served ISKCON as Bhakta Leader, Sankirtan Leader, Director of devotional plays, and from 1985-1995 he was the temple president in Toronto, where he took his vows of sannyasa in 1984.)
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English Apara Ekadashi Mahatmya without Music
Hindi Apara Ekadashi Mahatmya without Music
English Narration: Bhakta Neeraj Kapoor
Hindi Narration: Madhava Das (BVKS)
Recording, Editing, Music mixing : Madhava Das (BVKS) at Gopal's Studio (ISKCON Desire Tree)
Lecture on Mystery of Life by Subhag Swami on 01 Dec 2010 at Orissa
(Srila Prabhupada gave His Holiness specific services of translating Gaudiya Vaishnava scriptures & Prabhupada’s books. Also Srila Prabhupada ordered him to preach Krishna Consciousness all over the world.)
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Lecture on Difference between Body and Soul find the Real Identity by Vedavyasapriya Swami
(His Holiness Vedavyasapriya Swami Maharaja, born in an Audichya Sahasra Brahmana family on 1st August 1944 in the town of Kadod, Gujarat, India, on Sravan Sud Dwadashi, also celebrated as Pavitra Dwadashi, that follows Pavitraropana Ekadashi.)
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Lecture on Qualities of Mothers by Varsana Swami
(Varsana Swami was born in 1950 in Morristown, New Jersey. From his childhood he was strongly drawn to the workings of the natural world. He became a vegetarian of his own accord at the age of seven and was determined to lead a life of compassion.)
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Lecture on Character Development Varna and Education by Yadunanadana Swami on 22 Nov 2011 at Radhadesh
(Yadunandana Swami principal of Bhaktivedanta College, teacher, and spiritual counselor is a sannyasi (monk, religious mendicant) in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).)
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The Bhagavata Sastri course offered at the school is unique in many ways:
• The students are taught the art of reading the acaryas' commentaries on the Srimad-Bhagavatam and translating Sanskrit devotional texts into English with the prospect of serving as BBT Sanskrit translators and editors;
• It offers a systematic course on Srila Jiva Goswami's masterpiece, the Sat-sandarbhas, foundational to Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy and practice;
• It enables the students to master the entire grammar of the Sanskrit language, based on Srila Jiva Goswami's Hari-namamrita-vyakarana, in a matter of just two years;
• After completing their study of grammar, students are also offered courses in Sanskrit kavya (poetry) and nyaya (logic);
• The course trains students to speak Sanskrit with ease and elegance;
• and, what's more, the course is ABSOLUTELY FREE for all admitted students, including accommodation and prasadam, for its entire duration of two years. For residence in our asrama facilities, applicants should ideally be brahmacaris.
Interested to join us? Then all you need to apply for the upcoming course is:
1. to have strong inclination for brahminical life style;
2. to have successfully passed the Bhakti-sastri exam;
3. to get a recommendation from your spiritual master and/or your local authority (TP, GBC);
4. to be reasonably fluent in English;
5. to fill in the attached application form and send it to us at: matsya.avatara@pamho.net before November 1, 2013.
Lecture on Does too much Seriousness in Spiritual life make one Irresponsible and Unambitious by Caitanya Charan Prabhu
(Chaitanya Charan Prabhu's writings have been published in newspapers like Times of India, Indian Express, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, and Sakaal Times. His writings in English have been translated into several foreign languages including German, Chinese and Romanian and several Indian languages including Kannada, Telgu, Bengali, Hindi and Marathi.)
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Lecture on Personality Development by Sachinanadana Swami
(In the last ten years H.H. Sacinandana Swami dedicated more of his time to inner spiritual life, seeking inspiration and higher guidance on extended pilgrimages and spiritual retreats.)
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Lecture on Why do bad things happen to good people by Romapada Swami on 20 Mar 2010 at Potomac
(In his efforts to share Krishna consciousness with others, Romapada Swami draws on the benefits he himself gained from the University outreach programs he attended in the 1960s. Thus, he continues to encourage programs that fulfill students’ spiritual needs.)
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Seminar on What the British did to India by Sivarama Swami
(Sivarama Swami was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949. In 1956, during the failed Hungarian revolution, he emigrated with his family to Canada. Sivarama Swami first came in contact with the books of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1970, becoming an initiated disciple of Prabhupada in 1973.)
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Lecture on Whether Youth is meant for Enjoyment or Enlightment by HH Jayadvaita Swami on 09 Jan 2010 at Kharagpur
(Jayadvaita Swami is editor, publisher, and teacher. He is a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.)
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Lecture on Responsibilities in Family Life by Indradyumna Swami on 12 July 2010 at Poland
(Indradyumna Swami is a disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), a Sannyasi traveling preacher, and a guru or spiritual teacher in the Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition.)
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Qualifications of an Ideal Disciple or a Servant by HH Gopal Krishna Goswami on 21 April 2007
(Gopal Krishna Goswami has served extensively in BBT (as chairman and trustee) in India, arranging for translation of Srila Prabhupada’s books into various regional languages and their distribution far and wide. He continues to encourage BBT book distribution in his zones, especially in India.)
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Lecture on Minimizing Losses Maximizing Gains by HH Giriraj Swami on 21 April 2013 at Dallas
(In the year following Srila Prabhupada’s departure in 1977, Giriraj was awarded the renounced order of life and appointed president of ISKCON’s board of trustees in India. In 1982 he was appointed to ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission, and he went on to oversee the Society’s activities in Bombay, Mauritius, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.)
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Lecture on Minimizing Losses Maximizing Gains by HH Giriraj Swami on 21 April 2013 at Dallas
(In the year following Srila Prabhupada’s departure in 1977, Giriraj was awarded the renounced order of life and appointed president of ISKCON’s board of trustees in India. In 1982 he was appointed to ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission, and he went on to oversee the Society’s activities in Bombay, Mauritius, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.)
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The term Vaisnava indicates transcendence, designated not as anything material, yet in order to perform activities of functioning as a complete social body one person may serve as a Brahmana or a Ksatriya or a Vaisya. These designations are material but work done with respect to one's Varna and offered to Krsna in devotional service is Bhakti Yoga and called Daivi Varnashram, transcendental Varnashram. Srila Prabhupada was very concerned when he saw how those entering devotional service were not able to stay fixed in service.
“The Varnashram dharma should be established to become Vaisnava It is not so easy to become Vaisnava …If Vaisnava, to become Vaisnava is so easy, why so many…fall down? It is not easy.”
(Room Conversation, Mäyapur, 14 February 1977)
“The varnäsrama college has to be established immediately. Everywhere, wherever we have got our center, varnäsrama college should be established to train four divisions…Because if the people are in chaos, how they'll be able to accept the great philosophy? It requires cool brain.”
(Morning Walks, Vrndävana, 12 & 14 March 1974)
The varnäsrama [phase of Srila Prabhupäda’s movement] differs from the previous phases of Srila Prabhupada's movement in that it directly involves the ksatriya and vaisya elements of society, whereas the first three phases(Harinam and book distribution, establishing Temples and Diksa initiation) were mainly centered on brahminical concerns and activities, which may explain why we have been having difficulty implementing it.
On May 4-5 at Prabhupada Desh Italy 10 devotees who are well trained in the different sciences of martial artist along with a few others completed a very successful Seminar on Ksatriya Dharma. Yougesh Candra Prabhu from Chowpatty organized the agenda, Murari Caitanya Prabhu who has a started an Academy for training (see www.ksatriya-dharma.com) presented many aspects of Ksatriya Dharma with emphasis on the qualities of a real Ksatriya as gleaned from Srila Prabhupada books. Protection, Administration, Welfare make up the main duties of a real Ksatriya supported by the qualities of a Vaisnava. An Association was formed called Vaisnava Ksatriya Dharma Association. A constitution is in the presently in the making. The idea is to provide devotional services for those who are already skilled in the various martial arts who will be able to serve as a security force for ISKCON Temples along with training others in the science of martial arts. Education seminars will be held on the duties and qualities with respect to Ksatriya Varna. Murari Caitanya Prabhu's spiritual master H.H.Jayapataka Maharaja instructed him to "make devotees into Ksatriyas and make Ksatriyas into devotees.
The meeting initiated an important first step by bringing together devotees who want to serve ISKCON thru their skills in martial arts. A second meeting is tentatively scheduled in Italy in Sept. and another in Mumbai in Dec. Detail forthcoming
Hare Krsna.
Your Servant
Candramauli Swami
Dear Friends of Bhaktivedanta College,
We would like to invite you to two exciting online modules. You can either attend or inform those who could be interested.
1) A seven-week program, the ISKCON Disciple Course, starts on April 8th. This is for prospective disciples prior to initiation, or even before choosing an initiating spiritual master (GBC Resolution 2012). Others are welcome. The facilitators are Sudevi and Anuttama Prabhu.
2) A new online program, Introduction to Bhakti Yoga (Bhakta Program), starts on April 21st. The first of its three modules, called Sambhanda, deals with the questions Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? Why do I suffer? What is life's purpose? We find answers to these questions in the transcendental teachings of bhakti-yoga.
For more info and registration please visit:
www.bhaktivedantaonline.com
Lecture on Idol worship or Ideal worship by HG Caitanya Charan Prabhu
(Caitanya Charan Prabhu is a editor of Back to Godhead, which is the official international magazine of the Hare Krishna movement. Presently he conducts seminars at various reputed educational institutes all over India including IITs and NITs as well as leading MNCs like Tech Mahindra.)
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