Lecture on Trying to Understand transcendence from a Conditioned State by Sivarama Swami on 13 June 2015 at Torrence

(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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Lecture on Vairagya Vidya ka Vastavik Arth by HH Bhakti Vikas Swami on 29 Mar 2015 at Bhopal

(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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Lecture on Sri Krishna Svayam Bhagwan hai by HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami on 05 Mar 2015 at ISKCON Belgaum

(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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Dear devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Another well-known title, On the Way to Krishna, by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is now in ebook form and available at bbtmedia.com in all flavors.

On the Way to Krsna is based on lectures Srila Prabhupada gave, mostly on the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, in New York in the fall of 1966. These were still his early days in the United States, and he addresses a quintessential part of what we think of as the American dream: the right to pursue happiness. Of course, the desire for happiness is not an American phenomenon but intrinsic to the human condition.

Without knowing what real happiness is, Srila Prabhupada says, happiness is impossible to achieve. In this small book, Srila Prabhupada discusses how happiness is found beyond the temporary, and illumines Lord Krishna's definition of happiness as it is presented in the pages of the Bhagavad-gita.

An excellent small book for preaching.

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Muted tones of sandstone will be used at the foot of the temple as a symbol of strength, shouldering the weight of the temple. The subtle beauty of the Sandstone will wrap the base of the temple all around, inspiring a contemplative mood in the pilgrims as they view the beautiful carvings along the parikrama. The intricate jali will serve as lungs breathing air for the ground floor.

Currently, work is ongoing at a manufacturing unit in Jaipur, aiming to begin installation on site by August. Buddharam Stone Industries in Jaipur, Rajasthan is one of the foremost carvers available in India, following traditional methodologies, and very meticulous work practices. Vilasini devi dasi (Head Architect) and Anupama Shah (Team Lead – Architects) visited their factory to review the work in progress on Sunday, 14 June 2015 and were very much satisfied with their remarkable work.

9 WAYS OF DEVOTION, 9 LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION - Pledge Your Support for the TOVP Today!

With the announcement by the GBC Chairman, Praghosa das, of 2015 as the Year of the TOVP, and the coming of ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary in 2016, along with the overwhelming success of the current North American TOVP Tour, a new and effective fundraising plan has been devised to collect the required funds for its completion. This is the Pledge Program whereby you can make a pledge from one of 9 different donor options and pay it off over the course of 3, 5, or even 7 years, leading up to the Grand Opening in 2022. Anyone can participate and make a substantial pledge, paying it off in small monthly amounts. Go to the TOVP website page below and find out how you can participate:

http://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/

Lecture on Glories and Pastimes of Vaishnava Acharyas by Prabodhananda Sarasvati Swami on 04 May 2015 at ISKCON Juhu

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Arabic Perfection of Yoga Stuns Syrian Actor

By Shastra-krit das

Friday evening 7 pm, Santa Monica Promenade

Harinam was going on full-swing and I was approaching people with books who were standing near the chanting.

I approached this friendly-looking man in his late 30’s. I put the Gita in his hand and told him that I’m showing books on mediation to all the nice people on the Promenade this evening.

He was polite and calm and with a smile asked if the book I’m trying to give him is in my language (he could tell I’m from Indian background, so he probably meant Hindi). I said no, originally it was written in Sanskrit but now it’s been translated by this great master, word for word into English. I showed him the photo of Srila Prabhupada from the back cover.

After I explained a bit about the Gita, i could tell he was very attracted. He told me he loves Gandhi, Indian food, culture, Bollywood etc. Many Arabic-speakers who have taken Arabic books from me have said the same thing about loving Indian culture.

Then he says “Oh well if this book is in your language or English it’s the same to me” (meaning he can’t understand either). I asked him what he means because his English is very good, and he said “just so-so”.

Paramatma then gave me intelligence that he speaks Arabic. I always carry a Gita and a few small Arabic books in my hand, but I had just finished distributing the last Arabic book that I was holding to another nice gentleman from Saudi Arabia. So I asked him “Can you read Arabic”? he replied with a smile “Of course i can that’s my language”.

So i reached into my book box and pulled out a Perfection of Yoga in Arabic and handed it to him. His eyes went wide and he was in a total shock that I had a book on ancient yoga teachings of India in his own beloved Arabic.

What i have observed is that these Middle Eastern people are very attached to their birth language, and they respect it and are very proud of it. They text in Arabic on their smartphones, and have their phone key pads in Arabic. So they are really amazed and actually deeply grateful to see that we have translated our books into their own Arabic for them. I mean no one ever gives them anything in Arabic! So they can’t believe it, and I wind up selling up to a few dozen of the Arabic books each and every day. It’s so easy and fun to do that I think I am getting kind of addicted to this very special gift of bliss.

Everyone should be tasting this!

So it was with excitement and enthusiasm that he read the title of the cover, “Kamala Yoga” (Perfection of Yoga), opened the book and read a paragraph really fast out loud, read the back of the book and then asked how much do you want for the book. So i thought I will just give him this Arabic Perfection of Yoga since he said he can’t read English, but by now he insisted on keeping the Gita as well. He pulled out a wad of money and gave me a $20, and just then I noticed someone was standing close by with a video camera recording us.

So we thanked each other profusely and he started walking away. As he was leaving, so many Middle Eastern men and women were taking photos of him and talking selfies with him. So I thought to myself what’s going on here? So i approached him again, and he acknowledged me and came towards me from the midst of all these fans.

I asked him “Are you famous”? He says “Yes I’m an actor and director from Syria and my name is Kosai Khauli, please pray for me.” I later discovered that he is one of the most highly-acclaimed and loved actors in the Middle Eastern world.

I humbly requested, “Can I please take a photo of you holding the books that you just got from me?”

He replied, “Oh now you want me to pose with your books? Well now that it’s commercial you’ll have to pay me, at least give my money back” and then he broke out laughing and then we both had a hearty laugh. We took a photo together of him holding the historical Srila Prabhupada’s book in Arabic.

Through the hard work and strong desire of Satyanarayana Prabhu and the BBT Far East/Middle East, we now have these beautiful Prabhupada books in Arabic. They can be seen at www.bbtfeme.com , and for the reasons I described above they are actually really fun and easy to distribute. But although this is true, as Vaisesika Prabhu says we first have to have the books and only then we will be able to distribute them. So I think everyone should taste this bliss and stock up on these special books asap! And I beg all the vaishnavas to pray that Kosai reads them fully and helps us to distribute them amongst the other Arabic-speaking celebrities. The fans will surely follow in their footsteps as did some of Kosai’s fans that blissful evening on the Promenade!

Announcing DevoteeJobs.com

Dear Devotees

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We are pleased to announce a free new service for devotees: DevoteeJobs.com

Searching for jobs just got easy for devotees! DevoteeJobs.com is a place for devotees to find paid jobs and unpaid service opportunities, be they full-time, part-time, freelance or temporary. It’s easy to search for jobs by location, type, category and skills. And you can post your confidential resume to be viewed by devotee employers.

Are you looking to recruit a devotee? Post your opportunity for free! Any devotee employer in good standing can post a job and browse candidates’ resumes.

The site is not limited to devotional jobs – any job can be posted as long as it does not directly harm our movement.

This website is an independent project to serve the Vaishnavas.

Your servants,

DevoteeJobs.com

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General FAQs
What is a devotee?

A devotee is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
What is this website?

This website is a free resource to help devotees find jobs and service opportunities and to help employers recruit devotees.
Is this site really free?

Yes. It will always remain free for candidates to apply for jobs. In future, as our costs increase, we may charge employers for premium services such as featuring jobs on the homepage.
Is this site only for devotional jobs?

No, this site has both devotional jobs and karmi jobs. Our goal is to help devotees situate themselves properly so that they can pursue spiritual life. Karmi jobs help devotees achieve financial security.
What services do you offer?

We are simply a facilitator. We provide a platform for employers and devotees to connect, and we carry no liability for the outcome. By registering on our site you specifically acknowledge this.
How do I register?

A user can have an employer account or a candidate account. This selection is made at the time of creating an account. By default, posting a job creates an employer account and applying for a job or posting a resume creates a candidate account. You can also create an account by clicking on the Sign Up button in the top right corner.
Who is behind this site?

We are a group of Brahmin-initiated ISKCON devotees attempting to serve the Vaishnavas. We do our services under the spiritual authority of ISKCON gurus.

Help for Candidates
Who can apply for jobs and/or post resumes on this website?

Any ISKCON devotee can apply for jobs and/or post resumes. All resume postings are moderated.
How do I apply for a job?

Start by browsing or searching for jobs. When you have found a job that you want to apply for, read its description carefully to check that it is suitable for you and then click on the APPLY FOR JOB button.
How do I keep my identity confidential when posting my resume?

Post enough information about yourself that it gives an employer a good indication about your profile. Do not post your real name if you want to keep your identity secret. Only authorised employers can view resumes.
Whom do I contact for help or to give feedback?

You can reach us at candidates [at] devoteejobs [dot] com.

Help for Employers
Who can post jobs and view resumes?

Any devotee can post a job. Any devotee employer in good standing can view resumes. Approval for an employer account is at our sole discretion.
What kind of jobs can I post?

Any job (paid or unpaid) can be posted as long as it does not directly harm our movement, in our reasonable judgement. All postings are moderated and are approved at our sole discretion. We may amend our policy at any time, without notice.
By posting a job, does it mean I only want to recruit devotees for that job?

No. Posting jobs on this site means you want to specifically target devotees, perhaps because of their attitude, skills and qualifications. This is a positive strategy and has no bearing on your recruitment and organisational policies, and is entirely consistent with offering equal opportunities. Many companies regularly target their recruitment strategies to specific groups of society in order to improve diversity.
Whom do I contact for help or to give feedback?

You can reach us at employers [at] devoteejobs [dot] com.

General Contact

If you have a question, comment or suggestion which is neither as a candidate nor as an employer, you can reach us at info [at] devoteejobs [dot] com.

Lecture on Secret of Success and Failure for Individuals and Communities by HH Giriraj Swami on 30 May 2015 at Gita Nagari

(Giriraj Swami was born Glenn Phillip Teton in the home of a respected Chicago lawyer. He met His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.)

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Pratapana Prabhu and Jayasri Mataji Pledge $500,000 to the TOVP

In Vrindavan in 2014 we inaugurated the Gratitude Coin program to help fund the TOVP project. Our first presentation was at Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day festival during Kartik. At that time Jayasri mataji and Pratapana prabhu from Sydney, Australia pledged two Platinum coins, a total of $500,000, in the service of the TOVP construction. With so many other services and responsibilities they have taken up in their local temple, they have come forward to serve this International project and the world headquarters of ISKCON. Their seva is exemplary and motivates all of us to also make a big sacrifice and serve Srila Prabhupada by making a pledge to build this temple.

9 WAYS OF DEVOTION, 9 LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION – Pledge Your Support for the TOVP Today!

With the announcement by the GBC Chairman, Praghosa das, of 2015 as the Year of the TOVP, and the coming of ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary in 2016, along with the overwhelming success of the current North American TOVP Tour, a new and effective fundraising plan has been devised to collect the required funds for its completion.

This is the Pledge Program whereby you can make a pledge from one of 9 different donor options and pay it off over the course of 3, 5, or even 7 years, leading up to the Grand Opening in 2022. Anyone can participate and make a substantial pledge, paying it off in small monthly amounts. Go to the TOVP website page and find out how you can participate: http://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/

By Sunanda das

Pledge Your Support for the TOVP

To establish Sridhama Mayapur, the audharya dhama, as the World Headquarters of the Hare Krishna Movement and bring it to the forefront and attention of the entire world, as well as to show our love and gratitude to Srila Prabhupada for this most rare benediction and gift he has given us in the form of the ISKCON society, we all need to work together to make our acharyas’ vision become manifest. Srila Prabhupada said that the temple was already built, but we must take this opportunity if we want to be the instruments and receive the transcendental credit, or someone else will.

With the announcement by the GBC Chairman, Praghosa das, of 2015 as the Year of the TOVP, and the coming of ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary in 2016, along with the overwhelming success of the current North American TOVP Tour, a new and effective fundraising plan has been devised to collect the required funds for its completion. This is the Pledge Program whereby you can make a pledge from one of 7 different donor options and pay it off over the course of 3, 5, or even 7 years, leading up to the Grand Opening in 2022. Anyone can participate and make a substantial pledge, paying it off in small monthly amounts. The 7 Ways to Donate are as follows:

Platinum Coin – $250,000 (7 have already been pledged)
Gold Coin – $108,000 (25 have already been pledged)
Silver Coin – $11,000 (452 have already been pledged)
Radha Madhava Brick – $2500 (343 have already been pledged or paid in full)
Golden Avatar Brick – $1600 (857 have already been pledged or paid in full)
Nrsimha Tile – $1000 (673 have already been pledged or paid in full)
Square Foot – $150

With this new Pledge Program you can pledge for a Silver Coin ($11,000) and pay only $130 a month for seven years. And if you have already given before you can upgrade to a higher amount and the previous donation will be included. The three coin pledges include a solid metal commemorative coin as a gift to you, as well as the Radha Madhava and Golden Avatar Bricks and Nrsimha Tile with your name on them, and your name inscribed on the TOVP Devotional Wall of Fame, amongst other benefits. Simply go to the DONATE link, hover over Seva Opportunities and make your selection, choose the number of installments and method of payment and you’re on your way to helping make the TOVP a reality. Make a pledge today and become an instrument in Lord Caitanya’s sankirtana movement. It’s a once in MANY lifetimes opportunity.

Below is the link to the new website section about the TOVP Pledge Program.
http://tovp.org/donate/seva-opportunities/

Lecture on Nine Devotions by Bhakti Marg Swami on 09 June 2015 at ISKCON Alachua

(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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5 Tips on chanting Hare Krishna Maha Mantra without offense

"Chant Hare Krishna and be happy" 
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे || हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे||