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3 Pillars of ISKCON Durban

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 16, 2015 at 11:56am

From the Beatles to Elvis Presley, these musical devotees have brushed with fame: meet the Hare Krishnas of Hong Kong

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 16, 2015 at 11:28am

Posted by Vrajendra Kumar dasa, ISKCON Hong Kong

Govinda Swami, a senior member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, during his recent visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

With a famous DJ as a father, and a grandfather who worked as a missionary in Africa, it’s not surprising Govinda Swami chose a path that balances music with religion.

“My dad was a disc jockey in Tennessee. He was Elvis’ first producer and managed him for a while,” he says matt

Why did Arjuna question the Supreme Lord? by Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

Posted by Anil S on October 15, 2015 at 10:13pm

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The fact is that Arjuna is not inquiring for himself but for those who do not believe in the Supreme Personality of Godhead or for the demons who do not like the idea that Krishna should be accepted as the Supreme Personality of Godhead; for them only Arjuna inquires on this point, as if he were himself not aware of the Personality of Godhead, or Krishna.

As it is evident from the Tenth Chapter of 'Bhagavad Gita As It Is', Arjuna knew perfectly well that Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godh

Why did Arjuna question the Supreme Lord?

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 15, 2015 at 3:30pm

The fact is that Arjuna is not inquiring for himself but for those who do not believe in the Supreme Personality of Godhead or for the demons who do not like the idea that Krishna should be accepted as the Supreme Personality of Godhead; for them only Arjuna inquires on this point, as if he were himself not aware of the Personality of Godhead, or Krishna.

As it is evident from the Tenth Chapter of 'Bhagavad Gita As It Is', Arjuna knew perfectly well that Krishna is the Supreme Personality of

Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 2.12

Posted by Rohit on October 15, 2015 at 12:20pm

TEXT 12

na tv evaham jatu nasam
na tvam neme janadhipah
na caiva na bhavisyamah
sarve vayam atah param

SYNONYMS

na—never; tu—but; eva—certainly; aham—I; jātu—become; na—never;āsam—existed; na—it is not so; tvam—yourself; na—not; ime—all these;janādhipāḥ—kings; na—never; ca—also; eva—certainly; na—not like that;bhaviṣyāmaḥ—shall exist; sarve—all of us; vayam—we; ataḥ param—hereafter.

TRANSLATION

Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these kings; nor in the future shall any of us c

Chains of Lust by Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

Posted by Anil S on October 14, 2015 at 9:00pm

According to a premier annual International Survey, the trend of break-ups among young couples is drastically soaring. The statistics showed that maximum percentage of these break-ups have been between 1-8 months of the lifespan of the relationship. This revelation shows the predominance of the effect of Kaliyuga where the values, culture, morality and mentality of the conditioned souls is rapidly degrading, owing to the greatest enemy of mankind called 'lust'.

When a living entity comes in conta

CHAPTER 4:9–12: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 12:03pm

CHAPTER 4:9–12: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and has no one to lift him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone? And though an attacker might prevail against one man alone, two will withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

~Excerpted from Vanity Karma by Jayadvaita Swami

Maharaja by the Keleti Railway Station in Hungary talking to refugees and distributing chocolate to their kids

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 12:00pm

Maharaja by the Keleti Railway Station in Hungary talking to refugees and distributing chocolate to their kids

2015 Temple Grand Opening at Seberang Jaya in Penang, Malaysia

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 11:47am

2015 Temple Grand Opening at Seberang Jaya in Penang, Malaysia. This video covers the Deity Abhisheka and the rooftop abhisheka of the Sudarshana Chakra by H.H. Jayapataka Swami Maharaja

Miami Beach Harinam Party, Florida

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 11:34am

Miami Beach Harinam Party, Florida (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: If one chants the Hare Krishna maha-mantra without offences, all of one’s sinful actions are surely atoned for immediately, but one should not commit such deeds again, for that is an offence. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.16.14 Purport)
Find them here: https://goo.gl/8Dx8tw

GBC College: Second Residential Completed

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 11:32am

Krishna conscious Crosswords
Number 13 - SANATANA
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Chains of Lust

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 11:30am

According to a premier annual International Survey, the trend of break-ups among young couples is drastically soaring. The statistics showed that maximum percentage of these break-ups have been between 1-8 months of the lifespan of the relationship. This revelation shows the predominance of the effect of Kaliyuga where the values, culture, morality and mentality of the conditioned souls is rapidly degrading, owing to the greatest enemy of mankind called 'lust'.

When a living entity comes in co

Reflecting on Half a Century

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 14, 2015 at 11:27am

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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 2.11

Posted by Rohit on October 14, 2015 at 10:24am

TEXT 11

sri-bhagavan uvaca
asocyan anvasocas tvam
prajna-vadams ca bhasase
gatasun agatasums ca
nanusocanti panditah

SYNONYMS

śrī bhagavān uvāca—the Supreme Personality of Godhead said; aśocyān—that which is not worthy of lamentation; anvaśocaḥ—you are lamenting; tvam—you; prajñā-vādāḥ—learned talks; ca—also; bhāṣase—speaking; gata—lost;asūn—life; agata—not past; asūn—life; ca—also; na—never; anuśocanti—lament; paṇḍitāḥ—the learned.

TRANSLATION

The Blessed Lord said: While speaking learned words, you are

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Lust blinds love liberates

Posted by Purushottam Nitai Das on October 14, 2015 at 7:56am

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Bilvamangala Thakura was a wealthy south Indian Brahmin and belonged to a cultured family. But he got attracted to a prostitute named Cintamani. The attraction soon became attachment. And as it happens when we get attached to worldly enjoyment we lose our intelligence and subsequently our dignity. The fire of lust was so intense that he was not at all moved when his father died; in fact standing near the pyre of his father he was engrossed in the th

How to Overcome Lust By Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

Posted by Anil S on October 13, 2015 at 10:00pm

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Everyone around us possesses this strong desire to acquire something or someone. It could be the powerful urge to secure the top rank in school, college or university. It could be this uncontrolled cravings for sense objects like branded clothes, a high-end car, or even intense hankering to satisfy our taste buds with the best quality food and for many it is means strong sexual desires. All these are symptoms of one of the greatest enemies of mankind i.e. Lust.

There are three degrees of coverin

Srila Prabhupada cannot disappear from this world

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 13, 2015 at 1:42pm

Venue: Vrindavan
Dated: 2008
Occasion: Srila Prabhupad’s Disappearance day

As we are gathered here at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada remembering him, I am reminded of a verse from the Bhagavatam.

“yesam samsmaranat pumsam sadyah suddhyanti vai grhah
kim punar darsana-sparsa-pada saucasanadibhih” (S.B 1.19.33)

Thus, the remembrance is sufficient for suddhyanti, for purification, remembrance of Srila Prabhupada. ‘kim punar darsana’, then what to speak, some of us had also opportunity for dars

How to Overcome Lust?

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 13, 2015 at 1:30pm

There are three degrees of covering of the living entity by which his pure consciousness is obscured. This covering is nothing but lust under different manifestations like smoke in the fire, dust on the mirror, and the womb about the embryo.

When lust is compared to smoke, it is understood that the fire of the living spark can be a little perceived. In other words, when the living entity exhibits his spirituality slightly, he may be likened to the fire covered by smoke. Although fire is nece

Prediction of Lord Caitanya comes true through Srila Prabhupada

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 13, 2015 at 12:38pm

Venue: Dubai
Dated: 2008
There are lots of Jagannath temples in Damodara desh. The place we are staying, there is also Jagannatha Baladev Subhadra. Here also Jagannatha, lots of Jagannathas. In Dubai, streets are quiet wide, no overhead wires. For holding ratha yatra, these streets are pretty ideal. In India, the roads are narrow, there overheads wires all over. Devotees have to, you have seen them how they do? When that day will be coming when we’ll have a grand ratha yatra here in Dubai? Hari

H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami visits H.H. Jayapataka Swami at the hospital in Delhi

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on October 13, 2015 at 12:13pm

H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami visits H.H. Jayapataka Swami at the hospital in Delhi after his month long stay in the intensive care unit. H.H. Bhakti Charu Maharaja asked Gurudeva how he was doing ang Gurudeva in a humurous mood said "he was back from the dead " Gurudeva said one of his Godbrothers said, "you are like an Everyready battery which has nine lives or like a cat." Gurudeva said he had a dream where he was in a beautiful golden city where everyone was smiling. He saw so many of his Godbrothe

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3 Pillars of ISKCON Durban

From the Beatles to Elvis Presley, these musical devotees have brushed with fame: meet the Hare Krishnas of Hong Kong

Why did Arjuna question the Supreme Lord? by Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

Why did Arjuna question the Supreme Lord?

Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 2.12

Chains of Lust by Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

CHAPTER 4:9–12: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Maharaja by the Keleti Railway Station in Hungary talking to refugees and distributing chocolate to their kids

2015 Temple Grand Opening at Seberang Jaya in Penang, Malaysia

Miami Beach Harinam Party, Florida

GBC College: Second Residential Completed

Chains of Lust

Reflecting on Half a Century

Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 2.11

Lust blinds love liberates

How to Overcome Lust By Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi

Srila Prabhupada cannot disappear from this world

How to Overcome Lust?

Prediction of Lord Caitanya comes true through Srila Prabhupada

H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami visits H.H. Jayapataka Swami at the hospital in Delhi

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