By Padmapani das
The famous Mantra Rock Dance Poster from 1967 (above) is prominently displayed on page 52 of Newsweek’s Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary magazine on newsstands now (see below).
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
By Mathuralilesvari Devi Dasi
By Kumari Kunti
Sunday, June 14th – for one day a year in London, Hindus and guests of all faiths come together to celebrate Lord Jagganath’s yearly parade called Rathayatra by the thousands! Lord Jagganath comes of course with His entourage: His sister Lady Subahdra and brother Lord Baladeva, to see and bless all of humanity with His extra-large gazing eyes.
The Daily Telegraph newspaper, one of the top papers in London, co
By Navakishori Devi Dasi
Single people surrounded by music, movies and Tv Shows showing satisfying relationships can’t help but notice their own lack of a relationship. They may feel that they will never be happy without one or are “falling behind.” To others, the lack of a relationship brings up painful feelings of unworthiness and shame because they feel undesirable.These reasons explain part of the problem. However a
By Chandrashekhara Acharya Dasa
Why the secular state is missing the point.
In September 2005, the French diplomatic magazine Label France published an article entitled, “One Hundred Years of Secularism‚ A la Française.” It describes the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the 1905 law that officially separated the Church from the State. The author of the article writes, “Secularism facilitates the peaceful co-existence of all spir
Inspection of Sandstone Work in Jaipur. TOVP
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Maryam Asif Siddiqui, winner of Bhagavad Gita Champion League Conducted by ISKCON
Gita Champions League(GCL) is a Bhagvad Gita contest organized by ISKCON Chowpatty since last 4 years.
This year 2015, the winner of the contest was Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui, aged 12 from Mira Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The President of India, Shri Narendra Modi meeting with Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui, winner of the GCL Competition 2015 organized by ISKCON Chowpatty along with h
Kalash – Preparation Works has Begun! TOVP
We are now at the final stage of the main dome construction. Preparation works has began for the Kalash and the Chakra!
Looking at this image, you can really see how big is the Kalash by comparing the proportions of the people and the Kalash. Standing at 277 feet (84.4 meters) from the ground, it gazes upon us in great splendor.
Hare Krishna
Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The second edition of “The Book of Icebreakers” is now available.
Sometimes, even among devotees, there can be a little – or a lot – of awkwardness in the air. Either no one knows what’s going on, or no one knows who anyone is. The problem still remains the same: it’s awkward.
That is why we have come up with The Book of Icebreakers, perfect for “breaking the ice”.
This book is not only for introdu
Jagannath Katha by Lokanath Swami on 15 June 2015 at Chamorshi
(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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Lecture on Failure and Success in Krishna Consciousness by HH Giriraj Swami on 31 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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Lecture on Shikshastakam - Verse 02 by HG Kundal Krishna Prabhu on 07 June 2015 at ISKCON Mira Road
(His Grace Kundal Krishna Prabhu is a disciple of His Holiness Radha Govind Goswami Maharaj.He is preaching in Bhavnagar (Gujarat) and in ISKCON Mira Road.)
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Lecture on The Fruit of Abhyasa Yoga by HH Niranjana Swami on 04 June 2015 at Beltsi Moldova
(His Holiness 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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TEXT 56
sarva-karmany api sada
kurvano mad-vyapasrayah
mat-prasadad avapnoti
sasvatam padam avyayam
SYNONYMS
sarva--all; karmani--activities; api--although; sada--always;kurvanah--performing; mat--under My; vyapasrayah--protection;mat--My; prasadat--mercy; avapnoti--achieves; sasvatam--eternal;padam--abode; avyayam--imperishable.
TRANSLATION
Though engaged in all kinds of activities, My devotee, under My protection, reaches the eternal and imperishable abode by My grace.
PURPORT
The word mad-vyapasraya
How God Answers our Prayers.
Dr. Ahmed, a well-known cancer specialist, was once on his way to an important conference in another city where he was going to be granted an award in the field of medical research.
He was very excited to attend the conference and was desperate to reach as soon as possible. He had worked long and hard on his research and felt his efforts deserved the award he was about to obtain.
However, two hours after the plane took off, the plane made an emergency landing at the nea
