Lecture on And what do we learn from the mountains and the trees by HH Sivarama Swami on 02 Oct 2014 at Budapest
(Sivarama Swami was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949. His family immigrated to Canada where some years later in 1970 he first came in contact with Srila Prabhupada's teachings, via his transcendental books. He became an initiated disciple of His Divine Grace in 1973 and accepted the renounced order of life in 1979.)
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto-05 Chapter-26 Text-1 Glorification of Holy Name by HH Lokanath Swami on 07 Oct 2014 at Noida
(As he was coming from a traditional Indian family, thee was some initial resistance. However, Maharaj not just made them favorable but transformed his entire village into Krishna consciousness by opening a fantastic ISKCON temple.)
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Lecture on Spiritual Economics by HH Romapada Swami on 21 March 2014 at St Louis
(HH Romapada Swami Maharaja is a disciple of ISKCON Founder Acarya His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He was first introduced to this movement of Krsna consciousness when he was a college student more than 37 years ago.)
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Lecture on Don"t be worn out by the mind wear the mind out ;by HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu on Oct 2014
(HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu is a celibate spiritual teacher (brahmachari) at ISKCON, Pune. He has done his Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the Govt College of Engg, Pune.)
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We happily welcome this most miraculous month of Kartik! As was announced by HG Radha Jivana Prabhu, the TOVP fundraising team prepared lamps for offering to the Lord on behalf of the Golden Brick donors.
We made list with around 700 donor’s names and are expecting this to increase. Our two cheerful sisters, Mitra Vrinda Devi Dasi and Nirguna Devi Dasi, who restlessly accept and fix all donations according to required legal procedure, both said simultaneously in a lively mood, “Along with ‘Damodarashtaka’ we will chant ‘Donors Sahasra Nama’”.
Devotees explain that by offering lamps to the Lord, this means that we offer our eager desire for devotional service, which is the only thing that can conquer Krishna. So we offered lamps on behalf of our Golden donors first to Sri Sri Radha-Damodar, then to Sri Sri Radha-Mahhava and Ashta-sakhis, Lord Nrisimhadev, Sri Pancha-tattva, Tulasi Devi and finally to Srila Prabhupada. We have a sincere hope that all of Them will give us a rope of love, by which we tie Krishna in our hearts.
Please donate for a Golden Brick here:
http://tovp.org/news/fundraising/donate-a-golden-brick-campaign/
Sunday Feast Lecture on Srila Prabhupada Mission by HH Niranjana Swami on 28 Sep 2014 at ottawa
(HH Niranjana Swami was born on December 10, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. In 1972, his spiritual search took a turning point when he saw a Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, on the counter of a bookshop in Washington, DC.)
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto-04 Chapter-22 Text-14 The Auspicious and Inauspicious by HH Romapada Swami on 21 March 2014 at St Louis
(HH Romapada Swami Maharaja is a disciple of ISKCON Founder Acarya His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He was first introduced to this movement of Krsna consciousness when he was a college student more than 37 years ago.)
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Hare Krishna
Dear All,
ISKCON Daiva varnasrama ministry (pramoting rural development in INDIA) in association with Mayapur Institute coducting cow care management course from monday to saturday,from 10:am at chaitanya bhavan class room no 4 details are below,
For registration visit room no 137,chakra building or
visit our website www.iskconvarnasrama.com
Varnasrama Training Course 2014 -15
Below is the schedule for Varnasrama Training course 2014-15
Course 1 – Cow Care Management – By DR Sreekumar
. Introduction to animal husbandry
. Different practices in animal husbandry
. Shed management
. Open management
. Grazing techniques
. Calf care
. Old animal care
. Identifying sick animals
. Allopathy/homeopathy/naturopathy practices in treating sick animals
. Nutrition
. Prenatal/post natal management
. Videos/power point presentations & Many morei
Lecture on Various - Leadership and Compassion by HH Kadamba Kanana Swami on 17 Sep 2014 at Cape Town
( HH Kadamba Kanana Swami joined ISKCON in 1978 in Amsterdam. Until 1984 he managed projects in Vrindavana. From 1985 through 1990 he coordinated the construction of Srila Prabhupada’s samadhi in Mayapur.)
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 05 Chapter 26 Text 01 (Glorification of Holy Name) by HH Lokanath Swami on 07 Oct 2014 at Noida
(Born in Aravade, a small village Maharashtra, Indian, he went to Mumbai for studying. In the year 1971, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was touring India with his foreign disciples and had organized a pandal program in Mumbai.)
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A video tutorial about use of Pinterest for devotees
- By Shruti mataji
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In Mangere Bridge, Auckland, after talking to a lady parked in her car, I jumped onto the footpath and saw two nicely dressed young men, one Indian and one Maori, walking away from me. I yelled to them, saying something ridiculous, as usual, and walked quickly and confidently toward them, extending a Bhagavad Gita. I tried to make the impression that I had something important to tell them.
The Maori was somewhat familiar with devotees, having met one or two on the street before, maybe even seeing a harinam. He was quite favorable. We were joking a bit whilst he looked at the Gita. The Indian, though laughing and somewhat friendly, was a bit disturbing and a bit cheeky. I asked what he did for a living, and he said that he did sex changes (maybe joking). We parted on friendly terms, the Maori giving a small donation and taking a magazine (http://www.enoughmagazine.org/).
Fifteen minutes later, the same Indian young man approached me, this time alone, and passed me a $20 note. His mood had changed. He was showing much appreciation for book distribution and the Bhagavad Gita. Rahul even apologized several times for his previous behavior. Obviously, he had a certain image he wanted to conform to in the presence of his friend. I offered him a Gita, but he refused, because he has one and had been struggling to read it. Often Indian people I meet do not want to have anything to do with devotees on the street, or they are all talk, no walk.
Shortly after this exchange I went to grab another book out of my box, when I saw a Krishna book. I immediately realized that Rahul, struggling with the detailed philosophy in the Gita would be able to relish the Krishna book, full of transcendental romance, violence and comedy.
Only a few minutes had passed since I talked to Rahul, so I quickly started looking around whilst praying that Krishna would let me find him. There he was, very close to where I had originally met him. By the time I had caught up to him he was sitting in his car. I opened the passenger-seat door, lent across and put the Krishna book in his hand. As I explained what the book was and why he would like it, his face lit up. He asked how much it was, and I answered that it was his; he had already paid. He asked again, this time assertively. I explained that we try to get $10 for it. He grabbed his wallet and gave another $20. Rahul apologized again, explaining that he believed in God. He tried to show his sincerity by exclaiming Hare Krishna as I closed the car door.
Your aspiring servant,
Amani Gaurahari Dasa (Nick)
Lecture on Appreciating Different Definitions of Success in Devotional Service by HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu on Oct 2014
( HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu is a celibate spiritual teacher (brahmachari) at ISKCON, Pune. He has done his Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the Govt College of Engg, Pune. He is a member of ISKCON's topmost intellectual body, the Shastric Advisory Council, which offers scriptural advise to the GBC (Governing Body Commissioner). He is the associate-editor of ISKCON's global magazine, Back to Godhead.)
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Sunday Feast Lecture on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 02 Text 46 by HG Tamohara Prabhu on 28 Sep 2014 at ISKCON Alachua
(Tamohara Dasa will take up the role of the new executive director after the GBC annual general meetings in Mayapur February 2012. With his appointment the GBC will have made a significant step forward in completing its executive strategies for strengthening ISKCON’s leadership.)
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto-04 Chapter-22 Text-20 Cleansing the Soul through the Association of Pure Devotees by HH Romapada Swami on 26 March 2014 at St Louis
(HH Romapada Swami Maharaja is a disciple of ISKCON Founder Acarya His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He was first introduced to this movement of Krsna consciousness when he was a college student more than 37 years ago.)
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Lecture on Discipline is the Dividing Line by HG Charu Prabhu
(His Grace Charucandra Prabhu is a disciple of H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. He is a Biomedical Scientist by profession and is based out of Washington, DC, USA. By the order of his Guru Maharaja, he has been conducting such courses (both online and in class) based on Srila Prabhupada's books on Vedic scriptures for more than 12 years now.)
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Shocking Experience’ – How I was electrocuted right in front of Srila Prabhupada
(Vrindavan India June 1977)
I got electrocuted right in front of Srila Prabhupada. I had been gathering his recording paraphernalia to take it downstairs and I noticed an extension cord that was rolled up and hanging on a hook on the wall. Some of the
visiting devotees wanted to help so they rolled it up and hung it there still plugged in. Thinking it must be unplugged snd ready to go, I grabbed it as I walked by. There was a bare spot on the cord which shocked me with 220 volts. I remember taking three steps and melting like a candle in front of Srila Prabhupada who was sitting in his chair waiting to be carried downstairs. Everything went black as I melted to the ground and I thought I died. At that time Srila Prabhupada couldn’t walk any more, so we carried him around in his rocking chair and paliquin. So even though he was just a few feet away from me, he couldn’t pull the plug that was shocking me as I rolled around on the roof. The roof has and inside room and bathroom and a couple outside areas some covered and some open. Srila Prabhupada went to the rooftop around sunset every evening during the hot season.
Upendra Prabhu was in the bathroom gathering a few things when he heard Srila Prabhupada shout, “Save him!” He was pointing at me rolling around in the wires. Upendra ran out and pulled the plug; probably saving my life. They said my heart had even stopped. Premana Swami pounded on my chest and massaged my heart. After about two hours I started to see the devotees faces above me. I didn’t recognize anyone or myself for about twenty minutes. After I had finally got my memory back I was told that Srila Prabhupada wanted to see me in his Prasadam room downstairs. I entered the room and offered my obeisance’s; still feeling embarrassed for making such a scene. Srila Prabhupada looked at me very compassionately and asked, “So, you are alright?” I replied, “Yes, Srila Prabhupada, I am alright.” Then he said, “So you should take this as a good lesson that death can come at any moment; and you should always be ready.” I Thanked Srila Prabhupada and offered my obeisance’s grateful to have such a loving, caring and compassionate well wishing Spiritual Master.
Actually it wasn’t so bad ‘leaving my body’ as I thought I had. Being in the service of the guru in Sri Vrindavan Dham would be the best way to go. The best part about staying is that I can serve and share my spiritual master
with others. This is the perfection of our lives. Afterall, death can come and any moment and we should always be ready.
When Srila Prabhupada arrived in Sri Vrindavan Dham on May 17, 1977 specifically, to leave his body, he said in his arrival talk that the body is meant for passing. But all souls are eternal, what to speak of a soul that has done great service. He said that he would still be present in his books and if we read his books and cooperate everything would go on nicely. Lets show our love for him and earn our return ticket back to Godhead where we will celebrate where the party never ends. Hoping this meets you well in Krsna Consciousness \o/
Your servant,
Gauridasa Pandita Dasa
Thirty-eight years ago, on 30 August 1976, for the first time I met Shrila Prabhupada in a personal darshanai it was a turning point of my life, a wonderful inner journey! I was in an ashram in Rishikesh, at the foot of the Himalayas, studying the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In Italy I had been a successful designer, the manager of six companies. Upon returning from the trip I was supposed to get married, but at the time, in that place, I was seriously thinking of leaving everything and settle in India. That pseudo worldly success made me feel like prison, as not only it was no longer a source of satisfaction, but it became clear to me that it was the biggest obstacle to achieving happiness that I have been aspiring.
The recurring thought was to start a new life dedicating myself to the search of God and my spiritual essence. When I became aware of the voice of my soul I felt a strong appeal – it was an urgent need to revise my life, to
think over my motivations and purposes. I understood that it was a turning point.
On that trip I was with a friend who has been always sick. Feverish, he remained for most of the time in our ashrama right on the banks of the Ganges. There was no furniture in the room, only two mats on the floor, his huge suitcase, my smaller one, a small window with a grate and a door with a latch. Each time we left the room, through the grates of the window the monkeys came in; they were having a lot of fun, especially with the bottles of medicines that the doctor had given to my friend.
It was in that ashrama that I met a sadhu, the person who has changed my life. Instead of attending the lectures on Patanjali, we walked together on the banks of Mother Ganga.
One day he said: “If you do not discover Bhakti, nothing will satisfy you.” Bhakti, Bhakti i I asked to explain the meaning of this word. “If I explain its meaning to you, you won’t understand me.”
This sadhu spoke English with difficulty, but there was no need in too much words, it was a kind of telepathic communication.
“Bhakti is difficult to explain, only your heart can define it.” And he began to chant this mantra:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
We would spend hours chanting along with this mantra, then we would immerse in the waters of Mother Ganga: a rushing stream that takes away everything. “You have to meet Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: he will make you know Krishna. Go to Vrindavan to meet him.”
Hearing that voice deep inside me, without pondering too much, I left for Delhi along with my sick friend. From Delhi we took a train to Mathura and then in Mathura we took a cart for Vrindavan. Having arrived to Vrindavan in
two days, I began to look for Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
MATSYA AVATAR DAS ADHIKARI
