The message and the messenger was the same but still two different people interpreted it in different ways. Arjuna heard the message of Gita from Krishna directly and Dhritarashtra heard from Sanjay, his assistant. After hearing the wisdom words Arjuna’s life completely got transformed, his all doubts got dispelled and he became ready to face the battle of life. But in spite of hearing the astute words of Krishna, Dhritarashtra remained spiritually blind. His desire to enjoy the kingdom overpow
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Atmanivedana Swami on 03 Nov 2013 at Juhu
(His Holiness Atmanivedana Swami preaches mostly in UK and Indonesia. Maharaja was born in Mozambique, of Gujarati origin.)
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Lecture on Our Only Business is to Love Krishna by HH Mahavishnu Swami on 29 Dec 1995 at Radhadesh
(His Holiness Mahavishnu Swami appeared in this world on 10 February 1945, in Birmingham, UK. He entered the Bath Academy of Art at age 19, and graduated with honours in Fine Arts.)
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Why are goals important in Krishna consciousness? - an interview with His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu.
In this practical and inspiring interview we discuss:
- the importance of goals in Krishna consciousness
- time management
- how to stay inspired in Krishna consciousness
Listen to the episode here.
Vaisesika Prabhu (http://vaisesikadasa.com/) who is a Prabhupada disciple, based in Silicon Valley, California. He is a driving force behind innovative ways to distribute Srila Prabhupada's books. He is a very kno
After elaborately explaining to Arjuna about the righteous and unrighteous activities, Krishna did not impose his will on Arjuna. Krishna gave Arjuna the option to choose – yathecchasi tatha kuru i.e.do what you wish to do. But Krishna also advised Arjuna to deliberate on the knowledge which he had given before making any decision - vimrsyaitad asesena.
In our life while making any choices we should also deliberate fully on the pros and cons based on the teachings of books like Bhagavad Gita. Mos
I am happy to announce to all devotees the forthcoming publication of a new cookbook series, The Kitchen Religion Series, Quantity Cooking for the Krishna Kitchen, a set of four volumes of quantity cooking cookbooks, by Kitchen Religion Books. This is a never done before effort to provide quantity cooking recipes for prasadam distribution to the worldwide devotee community in a format that will facilitate cooking from 10 – 1,000 people. Thus, the series is also subtitled, For Family Gatherings
Many devotees are now hearing about a new cinematic production underway by the husband and wife team of Yadubara das and Visakha dasi of ISKCON Cinema, producers of the well-known documentaries, The Hare Krishna People, Your Ever Well-Wisher and the Following Srila Prabhupada series. The new documentary is called ACHARYA – One Who Teaches by Example, a biographical overview of the life and teachings of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON Cinema, i
Recent pictures capture the progress of construction on two important parts of the new temple.
They showcase the headway being made in the South West corner. The staircase tower is moving forward as the shuttering of form work is being done. The next layer is concrete with the following layer will being the blue tiles. The planetarium wing is also making great strides in it’s momentum. One final ring needs to be done at which point the construction of the dome will commence.
There is still m
Lecture on Prayer means to glorify not to ask for by Vedavyasapriya Swami on 05 Nov 2013 at ISKCON Melbourne
(Vedavyasapriya Swami worked as a research biochemist first in East Africa and then later when he migrated to USA. Within a week of arrival in the USA, he met the devotees, disciples of His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada)
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Lecture on Vengence and Forgiveness by Urmila Mataji on 14 Sept 2013 at Hawaii
(Her Grace Urmila Devi Dasi was born in 1955 in New York City. She joined ISKCON in 1973 in Chicago. She received first initiation in 1973 and second initiation in 1975 from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.)
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Lecture on Goal of Life by HH Romapada Swami on 27 Oct 2013 at Hyderabad
(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.)
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Lecture on Should One Offer Obeisances to Deities During Class or Kirtan by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami on 04 June 2013 at Vallabh Vidyanagar
(From 1977 to 1979 His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami was based in India, mostly traveling in West Bengal preaching Krishna consciousness and distributing Srila Prabhupada's books.)
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Dear Devotees,
Hare Krishna.
We are sure that you must have already heard the wonderful news regarding our upcoming new temple project in Plainfield NJ. We have found a Church property that is suitable for our temple needs. We are in the process of signing a contract and we expect to close on the deal within 2-3 months.
We are indebted to everyone of you for being a part of our Worldwide ISKCON community for last many Years. We are hopeful that you would continue your heartfelt support by ta
TEXT 11
balam balavatam caham
kama-raga-vivarjitam
dharmaviruddho bhutesu
kamo 'smi bharatarsabha
SYNONYMS
balam--strength; bala-vatam--of the strong; ca--and; aham--I am; kama--passion; raga--attachment; vivarjitam--devoid of; dharma-aviruddhah--not against the religious principles; bhutesu--in all beings; kamah--sex life; asmi--I am; bharata-rsabha--O lord of the Bharatas.
TRANSLATION
I am the strength of the strong, devoid of passion and desire. I am sex life which is not contrary to religious p
Granthraj Srimad Bhagavatam ki Jai…!
"Happy moments, praise Krishna
Difficult moments, seek Krishna
Peaceful moments, worship Krishna
Every moment, thank Krishna” 29-12-11
"You be with Bhagavatam and all the difficulties will evaporate. Difficulties can't remain in the presence of Bhagavatam” 13-1-12
"Unless we improve our own behaviour, these slokas have no meaning really. No doubt we take advantage of chanting the vibrations but vibrations are not enough. They will not sustain long, so you have to i
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