When we think calmly and carefully about this wonderful universe, we can see that everything is working under the control of a supreme brain. The arrangements in nature are perfectly ordered. Things would be at random without the careful planning of a scientific and engineering brain. It is a common understanding that there is a cause behind each action. A machine cannot run without an operator. Modern scientists are very proud of automation, but there is a scientific brain behind automation
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Most devotees (and people in general) are married, grhastha, and further, the grhastha asrama is the basis of all other asramas—and of the lives of our children. So we want the grhastha asrama to be as strong as possible. Recently, from December 18 to 20, we held a Couples’ Weekend in Durban, facilitated by Arcana-siddhi and her husband Karnamrita. All the participants felt enlivened by the experience. Here is my address on the opening day:
When I first joined ISKCON in 1969, we all were qui
We need the blessings of the spiritual master. It is said that we should try to please the spiritual master. This is when we look at it from the disciple’s perspective. Now, I was thinking about it from the guru’sperspective – the disciple has to please the guru, so what does that mean!? Does that mean that the gurujust has to act pleased when the disciple has served up to a reasonable level which is commonly understood as acceptable behavior for a devotee? Should the spiritual master be pleas
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TEXT 22
yadrccha-labha-santusto
dvandvatito vimatsarah
samah siddhav asiddhau ca
krtvapi na nibadhyate
dvandvatito vimatsarah
samah siddhav asiddhau ca
krtvapi na nibadhyate
SYNONYMS
yadṛcchā—out of its own accord; lābha—gain; santuṣṭaḥ—satisfied;dvandva—duality; atītaḥ—surpassed; vimatsaraḥ—free from envy; samaḥ—steady; siddhau—in success; asiddhau—failure; ca—also; kṛtvā—doing; api—although; na—never; nibadhyate—is affected.
TRANSLATION
He who is satisfied with gain which comes of its own accord, who is free from duality and does not envy, who is steady both in success a
23 Students from different parts of the world successfully completed their Teachers Training Course-1 (TTC-1). In TTC1 is students will learn fundamental educational principles and practical training in interactive teaching.
The VTE Teacher Training Course I is open to all devotees interested in Krsna conscious education. The course has been professionally developed by VTE (Vaisnava Training and Education) to help fulfill ISKCON's educational purposes.
TTC1 is the first of a series of several cour
My dearest friends,
जय निताइ! हरे कृष्ण! Joy Guruvarg!
Krishna always hankers to be with Radha. He does not think of or wish for anything else. He created the whole existence just to do that. He accepted the form of Gaur also for this same thing, to understand and relish Radha’s love. Due to this one-pointed goal, He knew that He honestly won’t be able to personally save the most abominable souls of Kali-yuga. So He requested His brother Balaram to become Nitai by exhibiting the final pinnacle for
நிமாய் நிதாய் தாஸ் (சென்னை இஸ்கான் ) மறைவு
மறைந்து விட்டார் நிமாய் நிதாய் தாஸ்
அழைத்து கொண்டு விட்டார் கிருஷ்ணா அவர் பாஸ்
இஸ்கான் சென்னைக்கு எத்தனை பெரிய லாஸ்
முக்கியமாக எனக்கு
மிகப்பெரிய இழப்பு
தேஜஸான அவர் முகம்
நெற்றியில் வைணவ திலகம்
தாமிரக் குடுமி குஞ்சலம்
கனல் போன்ற காவி வஸ்த்ரம்
கால் முதல் தலை வரை பவித்ரம்
காண முடியலாம் கிருஷ்ணரை
காண்பது எளிதல்ல அத்தனை
அவரை போன்ற எளிய பக்தரை
இஸ்கான் சென்னை என்று சொன்னால்
நிமாய் உருவம் தான் வரும் கண் முன்னால்
இவ்வுலகத்தில் அவர் பிரவேசம்
ஐரோப்பாவின் பிரான்சு தேசம்
இங்கிலாந்து
TEXT 21
nirasir yata-cittatma
tyakta-sarva-parigrahah
sariram kevalam karma
kurvan napnoti kilbisam
tyakta-sarva-parigrahah
sariram kevalam karma
kurvan napnoti kilbisam
SYNONYMS
nirāśīḥ—without desire for the results; yata—controlled; citta-ātmā—mind and intelligence; tyakta—giving up; sarva—all; parigrahaḥ—sense of proprietorship over all possessions; śārīram—in keeping body and soul together; kevalam—only; karma—work; kurvan—doing so; na—never; āpnoti—does not acquire; kilbiṣam—sinful reactions.
TRANSLATION
Such a man of understanding acts with mind and intelligence pe
TEXT 21
nirasir yata-cittatma
tyakta-sarva-parigrahah
sariram kevalam karma
kurvan napnoti kilbisam
tyakta-sarva-parigrahah
sariram kevalam karma
kurvan napnoti kilbisam
SYNONYMS
nirāśīḥ—without desire for the results; yata—controlled; citta-ātmā—mind and intelligence; tyakta—giving up; sarva—all; parigrahaḥ—sense of proprietorship over all possessions; śārīram—in keeping body and soul together; kevalam—only; karma—work; kurvan—doing so; na—never; āpnoti—does not acquire; kilbiṣam—sinful reactions.
TRANSLATION
Such a man of understanding acts with mind and intelligence pe
Nimai Nitai a Krishna devotee so pure
is not with us any more
he took the staight route
to the never never land of Krishna , the master of flute
whereelse a Krishna's servant like him will go
unless he himself prefer to be back here to preach and say "NO"
whenever one hears Chennai iskcon's name
pop up before his eyes will Nimai Nitaai's frame
One can see even Krishna Himself the Lord Supreme
but one cannot easily see a devotee like him sublime
he was the cream
of chennai iskcon team
his saffron attire
The whole purpose of Vedic civilization and of reading the Vedas is to attain the perfect stage of devotional service in the human form of life. According to the Vedic system, therefore, from the very beginning of life the brahmacarya system is introduced so that from one's very childhood—from the age of five years—one can practice modifying one's human activities so as to engage perfectly in devotional service. – Srimad Bhagavatam 7.6.1 Purport
The rarest love of Golok, which was never given to anyone even upon asking for multiple lives, was distributed freely to the most fallen by Nitai, even without asking for it. This love of Golok was unattainable for even the most exalted personalities of this universe before the advent of Nitai. All logic failed during the deliverance pastimes of Nitai. Be it the children, or be it the ruffians, or be it anyone, all got love at the hands of Nitai. Nobody was left out. There was no discrimination.
Krishna is the supreme enjoyer, Rasaraj vigraha, and thus His pastimes are tinged with the features of His "sweetness," where He relishes all of His majestic opulences and qualities as Shri Bhagavan. Each pastime of Shri Krishnachandra is imbued with this central focus of His all-attractiveness. Even the mercy (Kripa) aspect is concealed behind this sweetness. Therefore His pastimes are called the Madhurya pastimes. The aspects of Krishna's relishing propensity (supreme enjoyer) and the sweetnes
THE ONE AND ONLY LORD WHO GOES BEYOND EVEN THE DEFINITION OF MAGNANIMITY!
“Srila Prabhupāda said persons who give themselves to others are called magnanimous.”
-Prabhupada Lilamrita, Vol 4, Chapter 33
This is the true description of a person who is filled with the quality of being magnanimous. If we consider this definition carefully, then who is undeniably the most magnanimous personality in the whole creation? How can there ever be any doubt or dilemma regarding this when there is only one perso
TEXT 20
tyaktva karma-phalasangam
nitya-trpto nirasrayah
karmany abhipravrtto 'pi
naiva kincit karoti sah
nitya-trpto nirasrayah
karmany abhipravrtto 'pi
naiva kincit karoti sah
SYNONYMS
tyaktvā—having given up; karma-phala-āsaṅgam—attachment for fruitive results; nitya—always; tṛptaḥ—being satisfied; nirāśrayaḥ—without any center;karmaṇi—in activity; abhipravṛttaḥ—being fully engaged; api—in spite of; na—does not; eva—certainly; kiñcit—anything; karoti—do; saḥ—he.
TRANSLATION
Abandoning all attachment to the results of his activities, ever satisfied and independant, he per
My father had a sudden brain stroke in March 2015 and was rushed to the hospital where he was operated twice. He was in a coma for some time, then he appeared to recover slowly, but was not able to talk. So my mother and sisters couldn't communicate with him. Eventually after a few months his health became worse and worse. He died in August last year (2015). My mother arranged for a catholic funeral and I also performed the shraddha ceremony in September. We were shocked by his sudden departure
On the 7th of March the Institute for Spiritual Culture conducted their annual program in Mayapur. This year the overall theme was "The Glories of the Vanaprastha Ashram" - a topic which attracted attention since it is not so widely discussed.
The program took place on the premises of the Old Gurukula on the way to the Goshala. A big pandal was constructed to conduct the event, and another little one with tables and chairs for the VIP prasadam - both with open sides which allowed a pleasant br
KOLKATA: The devotees of Iskcon Mayapur celebrated Narsimha Chaturdashi, the divine appearance day of Lord Narsimha Deva in the temple on Friday, May 20. To commemorate the occasion, discourses from Srimad Bhagwatam , glorifying the pastimes of the Lord Narsimha Deva was recited by H.H Bhakti Purshottam Swami in the morning followed by “Darshan Arti”. At dusk “Maha-Abhisheka” of the deity was performed by using sandalwood oil and other precious oils. Hundreds of devotees raised their arms and
World class International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will construct Shri Radharaman temple at Chouwkital Lamhetaghat over 4 acre land at the banks of Narmada. Gaushala, Free Food for Life, Gurukul, Hospital, Vedic study centre construction has also been proposed. Temple Manager Aditiputra Das said that it will be the third largest temple in Madhya Pradesh. The biggest temple is situated in Indore, while second largest temple is situated in Ujjain.
Founder of ISKCON Acharya Bhakt
