H.G Vamshi Madhav prabhuji, of Vrindavan, left his body at 11.15 pm IST, last Monday, at KD Medical hospital . Lung Obacity, Septicaemia and finally multiple Organ failure is the cause of his death. He was engaged in deity service department as Pujari for many years. Vamshi prabhu’s (Dadu) body was bought back to Vrindavan for the final rites on Tuesday morning.
Dadu was a well loved figure amongst devotees, characterized his love and dedication for his Gurumaharaj. He was particularly known for
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It is a humbling experience to sit in a room (or a Zoom call) full of devout Christian scholar-practitioners who have studied and read Vaishnava texts with the same ferocity and sincere devotion as their own. This was my experience as a novice attendee at the annual Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue event held from September 25-26th.
More than 30 Christians and Vaishnavas of different ages and backgrounds from across the USA joined an online dialogue to network and enjoy their faith in unity. The eve
There is this sunken area full of trees, green and red, and has a flat surface with grass. Located right next to the Rosedale subway station, it is tucked away and a secret space, which makes for a perfect, private area. We found it ideal as an outdoor drama-practice venue.
This intensely maple-red trees defined our area of work. We scanned this park area and it was clear that here was where we should be. We carried with us no props. However, we found, conveniently, an antique wooden chair. “Thi
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श्री गुरु गौरांग जयतः
ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
नारायणम नमस्कृत्यम नरं चैव नरोत्तमम
देवी सरस्वती व्यासं ततो जयम उदिरयेत
शिवजी द्वारा स्तुति
श्रीमद भागवतम दशम स्कन्ध (अध्याय तिरसठ)
33 बाणासुर की भुजाएँ कटते देखकर शिवजी को अपने भक्त के प्रति दया आ गयी अतः वे भगवान चक्रायुध (कृष्ण) के पास पहुँचे और उनसे इस प्रकार बोले।
34 श्री रुद्र ने कहा: आप ही एकमात्र परम सत्य, परम ज्योति तथा ब्रह्म की शाब्दिक अभिव्यक्ति के भीतर के गुह्य रहस्य हैं। जिनके हृदय निर्मल हैं, वे आपका दर्शन कर सकते हैं
IN CONVERSATION - AN ERUDITE ACHARYA AND A DISCIPLE - WHAT IS GRATITUDE?
Disciple : ( D ) Acharya Devo Bhava
Acharyan : ( A ) Blessings!
D : Acharyan What is Gratitude?
A : Gratitude is that beautiful ultimate act, where one, is eternally thankful and wholeheartedly acknowledges, the favour of a person , who has painstakingly ,during their times of distress, need and when in absolute state of helplessness rescued and helped to tide over their crisis.
D: Oh! Great ! How should one express gratitud
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श्री गुरु गौरांग जयतः
ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
नारायणम नमस्कृत्यम नरं चैव नरोत्तमम
देवी सरस्वती व्यासं ततो जयम उदिरयेत
भूमिदेवी द्वारा स्तुति
श्रीमद भागवतम दशम स्कन्ध (अध्याय उनसठ)
23 तब भूमिदेवी भगवान कृष्ण के पास आई और भगवान को अदिति के कुंडल भेंट किये जो चमकीले सोने के बने थे और जिसमें चमकीले रत्न जड़े थे। उसने उन्हें एक वैजयंती माला, वरुण का छत्र तथा मन्दर पर्वत की चोटी भी दी।
24 हे राजन, उनको प्रणाम करके तथा उनके समक्ष हाथ जोड़े खड़ी वह देवी भक्ति-भाव से पूरित होकर ब्रह्मांड के
This material world is always an extremely difficult place to be in with danger at every step. But sometimes we may feel a little bit comfortable and then sometimes, due to different circumstances, it can seem more difficult than ever. Now the world is terrified by the threat of a worldwide pandemic. However, as Srila Prabhupada says….
This is the way of materialistic life: not being satisfied by the absolute necessities of life, people ambitiously create extra demands, and their illegal desi
By Madhava Smullen
A new 10-session course on Bengali Learning – Beginner Level will be offered online on Zoom or Google classroom by the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre (BRC); the course will run Monday to Friday for two weeks from September 28th to October 9th 2020.
About fifty participants are expected to attend from around the world, primarily practicing Gaudiya Vaishnava devotees, although all are welcome. The course is designed for students over fifteen years of age, and will be taught in E
From Back to Godhead
By Cintamani Dhama Devi Dasi
“ONE WHO CANNOT deliver his dependents from the path of repeated birth and death should never become a spiritual master, a father, a husband, a mother, or a worshipable demigod” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 5.5.18).
As a parent I often wonder if I am up to the task. After all, full engagement in devotional service is the only way to become free from the cycle of birth and death. Prahlada Maharaja instructs us in nine methods of devotional service: “Hearin
Jay Gopal, a resident of Stratford in Canada, pointed to the new $100 million theatre that just recently had to close up without ever opening its doors, because Covid-19 muscled its way in. This edifice, along with other live theatre halls in town, have been vacant for months now. “The show must go on!” Doesn’t apply here, and in most other places were thespian talents of a world-class nature are staged. It’s a shame. Shakespeare has been put to sleep.
Jay Gopal drove Karuna and me to Wildwood C
Radha devi dasi, ISKCON’s GBC Vaishnavi Minister, recently announced the appointment of regional ministers in South Africa, the UK, Brazil and Mexico. Regional ministers serve as the liaisons for the Vaishnavi Ministry and develop programs for the care of Vaishnavis in their areas.
Krsangi Radhe devi dasi is a disciple of Indradyumna Swami and the Vaishnavi Minister in South Africa. She is a second generation Vaishnavi and also serves as the Durban Temple Public Relations manager. Her professi
“I would believe only in a God that knew how to dance.” – Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
A few days ago, I went for a long walk with a very dear friend. We were so absorbed in our talks that we forgot the time. All of a sudden, we found ourselves surrounded by the pitch-black night.
A recent hurricane had torn off the branches of many timeworn trees and uprooted numerous others, leaving us an ominous path back home. Fortunately, my friend had a mobile phone with torchlight function, and our
Just completed a series of classes from the first canto of Srimad-Bhagvatam. We started these classes on April 15 and ended on September 28. Every day two classes of 30 minutes each, with few days gap in between. Total - 237 classes to be precise. My heart is filled with so much gratitude for being given this opportunity to speak from this great literature and complete the first canto. The experience is overwhelming. This will definitely be one my the biggest achievements, which I will cherish t
Here’s a poem about “guru” dedicated to Prabhupada written after a brief walk.
I was sitting in the room
Made a call by way of Zoom
Looked at verse 4:34
What a seeker’s looking for
Why is it so advised
To get vision beyond the eyes
While a passion hungry heart
Yearns for pleasure from the start?
Self-help goes so far
Alone—you’re in a jar
We have a certain limit
Think it over for a minute
To accept a real good guide
Who tells of the other side
You access essential wisdom
Taking you closer
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श्री गुरु गौरांग जयतः
ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
नारायणम नमस्कृत्यम नरं चैव नरोत्तमम
देवी सरस्वती व्यासं ततो जयम उदिरयेत
श्रीमद भागवतम दशम स्कन्ध (अध्याय चालीस)
1 श्री अक्रूर ने कहा: हे समस्त कारणों के कारण, आदि तथा अव्यय महापुरुष नारायण,मैं आपको नमस्कार करता हूँ। आपकी नाभि से उत्पन्न कमल के कोष से ब्रह्मा प्रकट हुए हैं और उनसे यह ब्रह्मांड अस्तित्व में आया है।
2 पृथ्वी, जल, अग्नि, वायु, आकाश एवं इसका स्रोत तथा मिथ्या अहंकार, महत-तत्त्व, समस्त भौतिक प्रकृति और उसका उद्गम तथा भगवान क
There is a lot of discussion right now, especially in America, about the latest presidential election. In a recent issue of Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu we put together a collection of statements from Srila Prabhupada regarding his mood towards voting in secular circles. As always, Srila Prabhupada’s attitude is purely Krishna conscious. I also found it very detached — he was asked several times if he wanted his followers to vote or not, — he repeatedly replied that the choice was up to them. Fo
The Susquehanna Art Museum hosted members of Stress Free Harrisburg, the community arm of ISKCON Harrisburg at their monthly Art Moves Class. The collaboration was in conjunction with the museum's "Creating Joy: Art Inspired by Music" exhibit. The Susquehanna Art Museum is interested in how artists find joy at the intersection of music and art. Works were selected for this exhibition by juror Melissa Feldman. They provide unique perspectives on the joyful relationship between music and art, both
Yet to register for Navadvipa Mandal parikrama, this Purusottama month! HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami’s invitation is for you!
Register Now! Free Registration!
Source: https://www.mayapur.com/2020/get-ready-for-navadvipa-mandala-parikrama/
In material life, time is the big enemy. Time is the ultimate power and nothing escapes the all-destroying influence of time.In spiritual life, time works completely in our favour. Through time, we automatically build up spiritual advancement.
Time is the big enemy. Time is the ultimate power and nothing escapes the all-destroying influence of time. But in spiritual life, time works completely in our favour. Through time, we automatically build up spiritual advancement. Just by our connecti
I sleep in a very special room, the place where our guru, Prabhupada, laid down his divine body for slumber in June of 1976. Where my head is positioned on a captain-style bed I can see perfectly, framed by the rooms only window, the celestial position of Mars, as I look towards the south-east sky.
I’m not alone. Mars is the one observing my existence in the reclining pose. We are never alone. Whether it is Mars’ influence, or something else, my sleep was not good. I warned Devananda, who was to
