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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 4.1

Posted by Rohit on April 18, 2016 at 9:54am

TEXT 1

sri-bhagavan uvaca
imam vivasvate yogam
proktavan aham avyayam
vivasvan manave praha
manur iksvakave 'bravit

SYNONYMS

śrī bhagavān uvāca—the Supreme Personality of Godhead said; imam—this; vivasvate—unto the sun-god; yogam—the science of one's relationship to the Supreme; proktavān—instructed; aham—I; avyayam—imperishable;vivasvān—Vivasvān (the sun-god's name); manave—unto the father of mankind (of the name Vaivasvata); prāha—told; manuḥ—the father of mankind;ikṣvākave—unto King Ikṣvāku; abravīt

HOW THE DETERMINED DRUVA PASSES THE TEST OF SAINT NARADA

Posted by SANGAMESWARAN on April 18, 2016 at 7:55am

HOW THE DETERMINED DRUVA PASSES THE TEST OF SAINT NARADA

The story of Dhruva is not a mere story. It has very high philosophical and spiritual contents and, if properly analysed and understood, it gives much insight into the devotional services towards Shri Hari as well as the aim for which such services are undertaken by persons in different occupations in life for the fulfilment of their desires.

Chapter 8, Volume 4 of Srimad Bhagavatam is the first chapter dealing with Dhruva’s life and how he

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A Friendly Reminder for Kamada Ekadasi

Posted by Karunanidhi Das on April 18, 2016 at 1:25am

A Friendly Reminder:

Today is Kamada Ekadasi

Breaking of fast: Monday in between 6:04 and 10:36 AM

Kamada Ekadasi Mahatmya:

Once, long ago, there existed a city-state named Ratnapura. King Pundarika was the ruler of this most beautiful kingdom where many Gandharvas, Kinnaras, and Apsaraas were among its citizens. Among the Gandharvas were Lalita and his wife Lalitaa, who was an especially lovely dancer. These two were intensely attracted to each other, and their home was full of great wealth and fi

Mechanics of Spirituality.

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:35pm

At 4.30am each morning the monks commence their 4-hour spiritual workout. Each and every day, 365 days a year. To an onlooker it may seem like a monotonous and mechanical regime; somewhat of a holy ‘boot camp.’ Seasoned practitioners, however, will testify that these tried and tested external practices open up an internal world of bottomless depth. There is something beautiful about simplicity and sameness. With the proper attitude, it can help one become more conscious, more tuned a

Slokas Why memorize them?

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:30pm

From Back to Godhead

By Bhakti Tirtha Swami

The metaphysical technologies listed here are simple yet profound tools that you may want to incorporate into your management style. To reap the greatest benefits from these principles, you can include meditation on these ten technologies in your daily regimen.

1. What is it? What for? So what?

This meditation is designed to help us realize that many illusions can influence or enslave us. Leo Tolstoy once wrote about a transition in his lif

Amazing preaching took place this morning in New Gokula

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:28pm

Amazing preaching took place this morning in New Gokula, Vancouver BC! 35 students of a Christian college came to hear about our philosophy and asked a lot of intelligent questions. Jay Govinda Prabhu had a talk and they all got maha prasadam!!!

Source: http://m.dandavats.com/?p=20602

Practicing Love

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:27pm

Practicing Love.
Ananda Dasi: When we ask ourselves the question ‘Why do we exist?’ we begin the search for meaning in our lives. If we accept that we exist not just in this life span, but beyond, that question brings us to face the very core of ourselves.
The answer that the teachings of Bhakti give us is that we exist to be in relationship with the source of our existence. That is, we are part of Krishna eternally, exist eternally and the deepest and most satisfying part of our being is

Become eager for mercy by Kadamba Kanana Swami

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:24pm

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 29 October 2014, Vrindavan, India, Srimad Bhagavatam 5.13.22)

In the beginning of our spiritual life, we come with lots of enthusiasm. Then, after some time, we lose that initial fire and we come into a realm of struggling with all the high standards of Krsna consciousness. We do not feel the same inspiration that we had in the beginning. Then, what do we do? At that point, what can we do?

Srila Prabhupada explains that one must chant in a mood of a helpless child. So

Jagannath makes His appearance in the ‘Land of the Demigods’

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 7:16pm

By Nila Kamal das

Often referred to as ‘DevBhumi’ or the ‘Land of the Demigods’; Dharamsallah plays host to serene beauty seldom found in the corners of the globe. Throughout the year this small city of 50,000 is flooded with tourists looking to enjoy the fine view of the snowcapped Himalayas and the cool mountain weather. Located in Himachal Pradesh in the district of Kangra, Dharamsallah is home to the world renowned noble laureate and ‘living God’ Dalai Lama. Given that the literal t

Salavation For Dummies by Samapriya devi dasi

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 6:30pm

Salavation For Dummies.
Samapriya devi dasi: Riding around in a burnt out jaloppy,
fuming and leaking it’s all become sloppy
creaking and rattling tired and floppy,
maybe I should get a new shinning copy.
Do I really want to go through all this again?
There’s always problems from beginning to end.
Stand up for your rights your word to defend
and searching for someone on whom to depend.
We speak what we realize and it’s become clear
most of us lonely and covered with fear.
The time now is

Modern government? Their only business is how to collect tax and divide it amongst the government servants!

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 6:06pm

Modern government? Their only business is how to collect tax and divide it amongst the government servants!
Srila Prabhupada: So there are some remarkable points in this verse. Dasyu-prayesu rajasu. Rajasu means government. Raja, king, or government. So monarchy is now abolished practically all over the world. Now it is democratic government. So this so-called democratic government or Communist government, as they are going on, they will become rogues and thieves, dasyu-prayesu. All the ro

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Journey Of Self Discovery - Hindi Lectures 2007

Posted by Ashwani Kumar on April 17, 2016 at 5:42pm

Journey Of Self Discovery

कृपया प्रवचन अनुक्रम में ही सुने

Download Journey Of Self Discovery Lectures in [Hindi]

Journey Of Self Discovery

आतम बोध की यात्रा

Course Contents :

1. Search For Happiness

आनंद की खोज

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2. Does God Exist ?

क्या भगवान् का अस्तित्व है ?

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3. Supreme Personality Of Godhead ?

भगवान कौन हैं ?

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4. Who am I ?

मै कौन हूँ ?

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5. Why Bad Things Happens With Good People ?

अच्छे लोगों के साथ बुरा क्यूँ हो

ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry Requesting Feedback on New Candidates

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 5:31pm

By: Bhakti Prabhava Swami for ISKCON News on April 15, 2016

Yadunandana Swami one of the presenters of the sannyasa training program.

To expand ISKCON’s preaching mission Srila Prabhupada created sannyasis (monks). Thus the Ministry for Sannyasa Service has established a website to provide information about potential sannyasis to the ISKCON community and to get feedback in order to help in the candidate’s training.

The website is: sannyasacandidates.com.

The waiting list 2016 is ava

Reflections on Rama-navami

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 5:07pm

Sri Hanuman, a great devotee in the form of a monkey, prays, “Since Lord Sri Ramacandra is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva, He is not attached to anything in this material world. He is the most beloved Supersoul of all self-realized souls, and He is their very intimate friend. He is full of all opulences. . . .

“One cannot establish a friendship with the Supreme Lord Ramacandra on the basis of material qualities such as one’s birth in an aristocratic family, one’s personal beau

Mechanics of Spirituality

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 5:04pm

By: Sutapa Das for sutapamonk.blogspot.hu on April 15, 2016

Photo Credits: krishnalounge.org

At 4.30am each morning the monks commence their 4-hour spiritual workout. Each and every day, 365 days a year. To an onlooker it may seem like a monotonous and mechanical regime; somewhat of a holy ‘boot camp.’ Seasoned practitioners, however, will testify that these tried and tested external practices open up an internal world of bottomless depth. There is something beautiful about simplicity and

The Light of the Soul

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 4:59pm

By: Indradyumna Swami for travelingmonk.com on April 15, 2016

Buddhist monks in Lhasa.

“Welcome home!” Mahavan dasa, a Russian disciple, greeted me as I came out of New Delhi’s slick new airport terminal, tired after my flight from Bangalore. Mahavan is my secretary when I travel in India. A brahmachari in his thirties, he wears saffron, shaves his head, and stuffs his bag with the latest gadgets—cell phones, iPads, ear buds, chargers.

“We’re not home yet,” I said. “I wish we were, but Vr

Devotee-Run Health Center Delivers Natural Cures

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 3:01pm

By: Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on April 14, 2016

Greeting the rising sun in the morning

Nestled in the beautiful hill country of Bulgarian resort village Emona, and overlooking the Black Sea and Irakli beach, is Vita Rama Health Center.

Every summer, the multi-storey building with its Mediterranean-style orange roof tiles becomes home to around 500 people, as they soak up the peaceful countryside and clean air, healing their bodies and spirits.

The Center is becoming more and more popu

Sannyasa Ministry Request

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 2:54pm

By Bhakti Prabhava Swami

To expand ISKCON’s preaching mission Srila Prabhupada created sannyasis. Thus the Ministry for Sannyasa Service has established a website to provide information about potential sannyasis to the ISKCON community and to get feedback in order to help in the candidate’s training.

The website is: sannyasacandidates.com

The waiting list 2016 is available on: http://sannyasacandidates.com/?page_id=293

The site contains a page “Candidates,” directly accessible via the link:

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Blissful, Beautiful, Merciful Rama

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 2:52pm

On Friday I will celebrate Sri Rama-navami at ISKCON-LA, with the procession, fire ceremony, puspanjali, and abhiseka beginning at 3:00, my talk at 5:30, arati and kirtana at 6:30, and the feast at 7:00. Please do join us, in person or through the Internet.

“Although the sight of Lord Ramacandra is naturally blissful, when He is with His beloved Janaki, with Laksmana, and with His best servant Hanuman, His beauty increases manyfold, and whoever sees Him becomes immersed in the most exceptiona

Practicing Love

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 17, 2016 at 2:50pm

When we ask ourselves the question ‘Why do we exist?’ we begin the search for meaning in our lives. If we accept that we exist not just in this life span, but beyond, that question brings us to face the very core of ourselves.

The answer that the teachings of Bhakti give us is that we exist to be in relationship with the source of our existence. That is, we are part of Krishna eternally, exist eternally and the deepest and most satisfying part of our being is to exchange pure love with Him. Thi

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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 4.1

HOW THE DETERMINED DRUVA PASSES THE TEST OF SAINT NARADA

A Friendly Reminder for Kamada Ekadasi

Mechanics of Spirituality.

Slokas Why memorize them?

Amazing preaching took place this morning in New Gokula

Practicing Love

Become eager for mercy by Kadamba Kanana Swami

Jagannath makes His appearance in the ‘Land of the Demigods’

Salavation For Dummies by Samapriya devi dasi

Modern government? Their only business is how to collect tax and divide it amongst the government servants!

Journey Of Self Discovery - Hindi Lectures 2007

ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry Requesting Feedback on New Candidates

Reflections on Rama-navami

Mechanics of Spirituality

The Light of the Soul

Devotee-Run Health Center Delivers Natural Cures

Sannyasa Ministry Request

Blissful, Beautiful, Merciful Rama

Practicing Love

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