By Bhakti Chaitanya Swami
The altar in Sri Sri Radha Radhanatha temple in Durban, South Africa this morning. In Srimad Bhagavatam Sukadeva Goswami gives us the following blessings: “Having cut off the nose and ears of Surpanakha, thus disfiguring her, the Lord was separated from mother Sita. He therefore became angry, moving His eyebrows and thus frightening the ocean, who then allowed the Lord to construct a bridge to cross the ocean. Subsequently, the Lord entered the kingdom of Ravana to kil
By Giriraj Swami
For Sri Rama-navami, we shall read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto Two, Chapter Seven: “Scheduled Incarnations.”
TEXT 23
asmat-prasada-sumukhah kalaya kalesa
iksvaku-vamsa avatirya guror nidese
tisthan vanam sa-dayitanuja avivesa
yasmin virudhya dasa-kandhara artim arcchat
TRANSLATION
Due to His causeless mercy upon all living entities within the universe, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with His plenary extensions, appeared in the family of Maharaja Iksvaku as the
Romapada Swami: Hearing about Lord Ramacandra is transcendental. Hearing that transcendental vibration of these Rama Charitam – the transcendental characteristics of His pastimes – carries one to the transcendental virtuous position, where affection, affinity, and attraction for the Personality of Godhead awakens, thus diminishing envy, and then the envy in the world. It is like a panacea for Kali-yuga, which is based on uncontrollable quarrel and strife between person and person, family member
By Kadamba Kanana Swami
Just now I came from South Africa and my spiritual master was also there and I met him. He was telling a nice story, which I’ll share with you. It was a story of the Ramayana. The Ramayana as we all know is an endless saga, there was great battle in Lanka to free Sita from captivity. Meanwhile Sita was kept in Lanka in this Asoka Grove and there were these raksasis who were constantly harassing her, torturing her in so many ways and just trying to convince her to surrend
Their Lordships Sri Sri Sita Rama Laxmana at Sri Kalaram Temple in Nashik
By Hari Narayana Das
Nyepi comes from a lonely word meaning silence, quiet, no activity. Nyepi Day is a Hindu New Year based on the Saka calendar, which began in AD 78. Unlike the celebration of the New Year-every January 1, the New Year of Saka in Bali begins with the solitude and execution of the silence. The main purpose of Nyepi Day is to appeal to Almighty God, to purify Bhuana Alit (human nature / microcosmic) and Bhuana Agung / macrocosmic (universe). In celebration, Hindus will conduct
A Talk by Giriraj Swami Ojai, California
The original Personality of Godhead is Krsna, and He manifests Himself in different forms. One such manifestation is Lord Ramacandra. When Krsna appeared in His original form He acted as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whereas when He appeared as Rama He acted as the ideal king. In fact, the pastimes of Lord Rama display ideals in many ways. Lord Rama appeared as the son of King Dasaratha, and Dasaratha acted as the ideal father and king. Rama acted
When King Dasharatha decided to crown his beloved Son Lord Rama as the next King of Ayodhya. The subordinate kings unequivocally support the crowning of Lord Rama. King Dasharatha asked them to enumerate the various qualities of Rama. These are the qualities.
Those great souls along with the citizens of Ayodhya and other nations said to him, “O king, your son possesses numerous auspicious qualities. O lord, we shall describe in full the dear and pleasing attributes of the intelligent and godlike
By Madhava Smullen
Students who manage to find a place in this summer’s Vaiyasaki Kirtan Academy will get the chance to learn one year’s worth of kirtan knowledge in just a week, with one of ISKCON’s most legendary and classically trained kirtaniyas.
They’ll also get to do it in a beautiful setting, at the 300-hectare Nueva Vrajamandala retreat farm community in Spain, near the ancient town of Brihuega. Accommodation and meals will be included in the price of the course, which will take place
It’s funny how if you give Krishna, God, an inch, he gives you a mile. I remember in my earliest days as a devotee, I had left the movement for some time. I was home, watching TV with my family. All of a sudden, right on the screen there was an ad for the television station with a photo of New York City streets. There he was, my Godbrother Bhaktivinoda, with a close-up of the Channel Two logo below his chin. I had forgotten Krishna for a few weeks, but, compliments of his devotee, he forced him
On the auspicious appearance day of Lord Ramachandra one has to observe the following:
Wake up early in the morning: It is recommended that one should rise early in the morning, during the brahma-muhurta. The period of one and a half hours before sunrise, is called brahma-muhurta. During this time, spiritual activities are recommended as they have a greater effect than in any other part of the day.
Cleanse yourself and wear fresh clothes: Cleanliness is essential for making advancement in spiri
Do you know 108 auspicious names of Lord Sri Rama (Sri Rama Ashtottara Shata Namavali)? Here below is a list of those names.
Chanting of these holy names brings peace & happiness in your life.
Govinda Swami: When I came home to Vrindavan I wrote a note that explained my personal crisis while being here … due to the prevailing insane situation in Vrindavan.
After my post, many friends from around the world commented, shared wonderful ideas, and offered their time, expertise, and commitment to help the ecological and heritage crisis that we are facing here in Vrindavan.
I started thinking.
Hey !! Please don’t laugh. I can still think .. a little
First I sat down with Indradyumna Mahar
By Ramai Swami
On the way to the Saturday evening Brisbane temple program I stopped off for a lunch program at Rupa Vilasa’s house on the Gold Coast.
He and and his family operate a preaching centre in Southport, which has been going for about five years now. Quite a few devotees came and it was an enjoyable stopover.
Answers by HH Romapada Swami
Question: I’m wondering how individual free will factors into the verses and purports describing the species of demoniac life. Specifically BG 16.19 -20.
Srila Prabhupada’s purport states: “In this verse it is clearly indicated that the placing of a Particular individual soul in a particular body is the prerogative of the supreme will.”
“As for the demoniac, it is clearly said here that they are perpetually put into the wombs of demons, and thus they continue to be
When we speak about the third offence to the holy name, we speak about disobeying the orders of the spiritual master. But let us think about it in a different way – instead of disobeying orders, one can talk to the spiritual master. The spiritual master can always change the instruction if it can be changed. If the order is unchangeable then he can help us by giving us inspiration to carry on. So really, if the order is too difficult, then one must simply take shelter.
But if somehow, one disob
Tulasi Devi Dasi: I tried to speak to one man who quickly said, “No. No time! I said, "No time? What’s your job”? “Drug salesman”. “Really, what’s the biggest selling product”? “Maalox (for ulcers). "No time? You better take time to read this book or you’ll gave to take Maalox like everyone else”. He then said, “You’re right”. And quickly took a book and gave a donation.
I was speaking to a simple farmer who didn’t want a book but somehow in our conversation it came out that all his friends are
Watch this amazing 3D video rendition of the TOVP Master Plan for a look at the future of ISKCON Mayapur, by Srisha das and Bhakta Pavel.
