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Acceptance and Progress

Lecture on Acceptance and Progress by HH Romapada Swami in 23 May 2014 at Gita Nagari

(Romapada Swami‘s first encounter with Krishna consciousness came in Buffalo, in the shape of a lecture at the State University of New York in 1969. The lecturer was His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The following year, Romapada Swami joined the movement in Boston and was initiated in 1971.)

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Narsimhadeva - The God of the Gaps

Lecture on Narsimhadeva - The God of the Gaps by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami on 12 May 2014 at Simhalacalm

(His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami appeared in this world in 1957 in England. He joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London in 1975 and was initiated in that year with the name Ilapati dasa by ISKCON's founder-acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.)

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Dear Maharajas and Prabhus,
Namonamaha. Jaya Srila Prabhupada!

Yesterday, Jasomatinandan Prabhu, myself, ISKCON Ahmedabad Vice President Vishnunam Prabhu, and ISKCON Baroda Vice President Nityananda Ram Das, paid a congratulatory visit to new Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, to wish her well on assuming the post of Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Over the past 13 or so years, Anandiben has visited ISKCON Ahmedabad (she is from North Gujarat, as is India's new Prime Minister, our former Chief Minister, Narendra Modi) at least 10 times!

We are hoping that Anandiben and her team will extend support to ISKCON's rapidly expanding activities here in the State of Gujarat, where ISKCON now has centers at Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, Vallabh Vidyanagar (Anand), Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, and Dwaraka.

Also, we met our local Baroda MLA (member of the legislative assembly) and no the number two minister in the Anandiben Patel Cabinet, Sri Saurabh Patel. He is very friendly and favorable to ISKCON. He has taken prasad with us at ISKCON Baroda on at least two occasions since he became MLA here, last year, and also participated in the entire five hour procession during last year's Jagannath Rathayatra festival. He must be a "plain clothes devotee"!

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Lecture on Appearance Day of Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur by Nava Yogendra Swami at Punjabi Bagh on 25 May 2014

(Nava Yogendra Swami Naishtik Brahmachari left home at a very young age of 9 years to become Sadhu and lived in jungles. Returned home and again left at the age of 17 years and lived at Shri Vrindavana dham.)

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Lecture on Can we be Spiritual in an age of Science by HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu

(His Grace Caitanya Charan Prabhu is a monk and spiritual teacher in the time honored tradition of bhakti yoga. He is a editor of Back to Godhead, which is the official international magazine of the Hare Krishna movement.)

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Lecture on By Hearing Krishnas Pastimes one attains faith by Sivarama Swami on 22 May 2014 at New Vraja Dham

(Sivarama Swami was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949. In 1956, during the failed Hungarian revolution, he emigrated with his family to Canada.)

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Proper Engagement of Ones Fruits

Lecture on Proper Engagement of Ones Fruits by HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami on 13 April 2014

(Originally from New Zealand, Bhakti Caitanya Swami joined the Hare Krishna movement in London, early in 1973. Almost a year before, as a philosophy student at Auckland University, he had first seen his future spiritual master walking across the campus with his followers. Srila Prabhupada initiated Bhakti Caitanya Swami later in 1973, giving him the name Raghubir Dasa. )

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History of Kamsa

Lecture on History of Kamsa by Vishwarup Prabhu on 18 April 2014 at ISKCON Chowpatty

(Introduced to the movement of ISKCON in 1983 during medical college days. Started chanting 16 rounds in 1984. Acquired MBBS degree in 1985. Received first initiation in 1986 and Brahmin initiation in 1987.)

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Lecture on Srila Prabhupada Instructs On Urgency of Establishing Varnasrama by Bhakti Raghava Swami on 21 Feb 2014 at ISKCON Denver

(His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami has been serving with great dedication for many decades. During the early days of Mayapur development, he lost one leg due to an attack with bomb in Mayapur.)

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Saralta se Muktiprapti

Lecture on Saralta se Muktiprapti by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami on 09 May 2014 at Kuwait

(His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami appeared in this world in 1957 in England. He joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London in 1975 and was initiated in that year with the name Ilapati dasa by ISKCON's founder-acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.)

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Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
Respected Maharajas/Prabhujis/ Matajis
Please accept my humble obeisances, All gloris to Srila Prabhupada.

Lord Chaitanya travelled Maharashtra 500th years ago in 1514. The path which he followed by walking and holy places which he visited, ISKCON conducted one new padayatra in same route in this year of 2014 which is 500 th anniversay year. This Padayatra started two months before and is now about to end on 1st of JULY 2014 at NASIK.

During his visit to Maharashtra, Some of the most prominant places which Lord visited are.. Kolhapur, Arawade, Pandharpur, Krishna-venna sangam, satara, Pune, Mumbai,tryambakeshwar and Nasik.

By Blessings of H.H. Lokanath Maharaj and vaishnavas and because of Maharaj's intense desire, we could make this padayatra successfull.

SO on 1st of June this Padayatra will reach at Nasik ISKCON and One 3 rd june 2014 there is celebration for 500th anniversary of Lord chaitanya's padayatra. This celebration will be done in presence of H.H. Lokanath Swami Maharaj.

You are all most welcome for this historical Event and we request your presence and participation for this grand celebration.

Please tell your arrival and accomodation details in advance to me or Gopalananda Prabhu (who is added with this mail) who is Manager of Nasik ISKCON and main organiser for this event, so that we can serve you nicely.

Thank you,

Your Servant
Brajprem Das

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Advaita Hari Prabhu

At the time of reminiscing the wonderful Vaisnava qualities of HG Advaita Hari prabhu at this moment of grief in separation from him, Mayapur GBCom is grateful for his service to Mayapur and would like to express their deep condolences to his grieving family and the devotee community in Mayapur and worldwide. Please find the letter from Ramai Swami, chairman of GBCom attached.

Sri Advaitahari das Prabhu ki Jai!

Thank you

Your servant
Gopijana Vallabha das
Secretary Mayapur GBC Committee


Letter to Sri Advaita hari prabhu's family by HH Ramai Swami

Dear Madhurya Prem Mataji and devotees of Mayapur.

Please accept my humble obeisance’s. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We were saddened to receive the tragic news of the passing away of our beloved Advaita Hari prabhu who was the Chief Finance Officer and a Deputy Director of the Mayapur temple.

He was a true vaisnava and gentleman who was respected by all and while we will miss him tremendously, we would like to place on record all the wonderful things that he carried out during his brief but very effective tenure as the CFO. He joined the temple at a most crucial juncture when we were concerned about the lack of controls in several management areas and we can say with definite emphasis that he was instrumental in setting up several systems that today have given us a huge amount of confidence in the working of the Finance Department.

His integrity was legendary and his commitment and dedication to the task on hand, although stressful, was his life and soul.

We were always aware that his heart was in preaching the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu to the most fallen of this age. Of late, Advaita Hari prabhu had set his heart in this and beginning initially with preaching programs in Kolkata, he started visiting South Africa frequently and in fact had just recently returned from a very successful visit there. We pray to Lord Krsna to grant him eternal residence at His lotus feet.

Your servant,
Ramai Swami
Chairman for the GBCom

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Lecture on Problems due to financial situation by HG Akuti Mataji on 21 May 2014 at ISKCON Alachua

(HG Akuti Mataji is a disciple of Srila Prabhupada and the spearhead behind the new Krishna Lunch program at Santa Fe Community College. )

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Srimad Bhagavatam Class (04.29.79)

Srimad Bhagavatam Class (04.29.79) Kavichandra Swami on 23 May 2014

(Kavichandra Swami met the Hare Krishna devotees in 1967 and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1971. He joined the temple in Tucson, Arizona, and since that time he has served in various capacities in the United States and around the world.)

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Lecture on Kunti's Prayers - The Selflessness of Pure Devotion by HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu

(His Grace Caitanya Charan Prabhu is a monk and spiritual teacher in the time honored tradition of bhakti yoga. He is a editor of Back to Godhead, which is the official international magazine of the Hare Krishna movement.)

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Only friend at the hour of Calamity

Lecture on Only friend at the hour of Calamity by HG Radhe Shyam Prabhu on 12 June 2013 

(President of the Pune branch of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) that has over 600 centres worldwide Director of Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture & Education (VOICE) Holds an M.Tech from IIT-Bombay)

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Prahlad Katha

Prahlad Katha by His Grace Nirantara Prabhu

(His Grace Nirantara Prabhu got his 2nd birth. From 1973 until 1980 he served the mission as a brahmacari in the capacity of book distribution, either directly or as a back-up helper. From 1980 until the present, he has tried to serve the will of Srila Prabhupada by preaching through lectures and music concerts. )

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Lecture on How to remain Humble in this world without being Exploited by HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami on April 2014 at Sydney

(His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami completed his B.E. from M.S University Baroda, MBA from Bombay University & worked for some time in a multinational Bank. Inspired by the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness.)

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Kuch Tedha Medha Krsna Katha

Lecture on Kuch Tedha Medha Krsna Katha by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami on 10 May 2014 at Kuwait

(His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami appeared in this world in 1957 in England. He joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London in 1975 and was initiated in that year with the name Ilapati dasa by ISKCON's founder-acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.)

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