Here are some tips given by Srila Prabhupada, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaj and Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur on how to chant the holy names of God without offense.
1) Nectar of Devotion – Chapter 13
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended that everyone chant the Hare Krishna mantra just to cleanse the dust from the heart. If the dus
Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Herman Hesse, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Aldous Huxley, Sri Aurobindo, Jawaharlal Nehru have expressed their attraction to Bhagavad Gita.
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The following is a lecture given by His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, on September 14th, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The class begins with a reading from the Srimad-Bhagavatam, 8th Canto, Chapter 8, Verse 22 and 23.
Translation by His Divine Grace, Srila Prabhupada:
“Someone may have longevity but not have auspiciousness or good behavior. Someone may have both auspiciousness and good behavior, but the duration of his life is not fixed. Although such demigods as Lord
By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
We live in an unfortunate time because we’re being misdirected from the pursuit of ultimate freedom, the true purpose of life.
[Lecture given in Vrindavana, India, November 6, 1972]
mumukshavo ghora-rupan
hitva bhuta-patin atha
narayana-kalah shanta
bhajanti hy anasuyavah
“Those who are serious about liberation are certainly nonenvious, and they respect all. Yet they reject the horrible and ghastly forms o
Blessings for another ISKCON sannyasi
By Bhakti Prabhava Swami
On the 14 June 2015, His Holiness Kavicandra Maharaja offered sannyasa to Carudesn Prabhu. His sannyasa name is His Holiness Bhakti Carudesna Swami.
In 1987, Bhakti Carudesna Swami was a college student when he met a Sankirtan devotee who sold him Srila Prabhupada’s *Science of Self-realization*. That same year, a few months later, he joined the temple and became highly inspired to support Srila Prabhupada’s mission and preach in
Even water, which has a natural tendency to flow downwards, is drawn up to the sky by the sun's rays. In the same way, God's grace lifts up the mind which has got a tendency to run after sense objects.
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
