2020 - Blog - ISKCON Desire Tree | IDT2024-03-29T08:14:58Zhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/2020Ganga Sagar Mela 2020 Invitationhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/ganga-sagar-mela-2020-invitation2020-01-14T09:25:00.000Z2020-01-14T09:25:00.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3787756586,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3787756586?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="500" /></p>
<p>On Makara Sankranti day, miilion of pilgrims visit the holy palce of Ganga Sagar, take Makara Sankranti Snana ( bath at Ganga Sagar) and worship mother Ganga. To facilitate the pilgrims, ISKCON organises a massive Prasada distribution and give in charity blankets etc. Recognized by West Bengal State government, ISKCON Ganga Sagar’s welfare work is very much appreciated and widespread coverage is given in local media. Below is the letter from Sundar Govinda das, Director of the project.</p>
<p>New Year Greetings and the blessings of Lord Sri Krishna to you and your family.</p>
<p>The very first auspicious occasion in the new year is Makar Sankranti and Ganga Sagar Mela. On this day, the Sun God will make northward movement, uttarayana and bring more light and good fortune.</p>
<p>The Matsya Purana states: “On the day of Makar Sankranti, one should feed devotees and the poor sumptuously. Those who make offering on this day are rewarded by Sun-god in many future lives.”</p>
<p>Lord Krishna declares in the Bhagavad-gita (17.20): “Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time (kala) and place (desha), and to a worthy person (paatra) is considered to be in the mode of goodness.”</p>
<p>The place where any charity is given, the time when it is given and the type of recipient of the charity are very important factors. The auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the holy place of Ganga Sagar, and its pious pilgrims present before us an ideal combination, which is a rare opportunity for us to take advantage of and earn immense punya by giving charity. Your good deeds of the past have bestowed you with wealth. When you share your wealth in charity for a deserving purpose, the wealth gets back to you multiple times!</p>
<p>To welcome and accommodate the lakhs of pilgrims, a temporary city is erected on the shores of Ganga Sagar on this auspicious bathing day. Ganga Sagar Mela is the convention of great souls like yogis, pious pilgrims, sadhus, sannyasis, spiritual tourists who come from around the world. Many Sadhus come from various holy places and the remotest forests and mountain caves in the Himalayas. The most popular visitors are the Naga Babas.</p>
<p>The pilgrims and yogis congregate at Ganga Sagar with the complete faith that Lord Sri Hari will send charitably disposed devotees like you to fulfill these basic needs of theirs. We plan to distribute 1,00,000 plates of free prasadam during 7 days of Ganga Sagar Mela charity camp. A plate of prasadam consisting of rice, dal, sabji will cost Rs. 20/- only. Hence we need to raise Rs. 20,00,000/-.</p>
<p>The Vishnu Smriti states, “Lakshmi , the Goddess of fortune, resides in those who are charitable.”</p>
<p>You have always been a generous supporter. A kind-hearted person like you can understand the value of Anna-Dan on an auspicious day like Makar Sankranti day at Ganga Sagar Mela, so I am approaching you for support.</p>
<p>I request you to spare us a few minutes and write a tax-deductible cheque/ Demand Draft in favor of “ISKCON Ganga Sagar Fund”, and forward it to us by registered post or courier to: ISKCON Gangasagar Centre, Rd no. 5, Village & Post: Sagar, Dt. South 24 Parganas, WB. Pin. 743373.</p>
<p>As a gesture of appreciation for your donation of Rs. 1,500/- or more, a special puja and tarpan will be performed on your behalf at Ganga Sagar, which will bring prosperity and success to you. In addition, we will also send you the holy Ganga water collected from auspicious muhurtha of Makar Sankranti Day at Ganga Sagar Mela 2020. You can sprinkle the holy water on your head to get the unlimited blessings of Mother Ganges and Lord Kapila.</p>
<p>Your prompt response will help us to properly plan the prasadam distribution during the festival. Please do not skip this rare opportunity to get the unlimited blessings of Lord Sri Krishna!</p>
<p>For more information, please feel free to contact me or WhatsApp on 973-5333-511/ 987-443-7164 or mail your queries to sgd108@gmail.com and copy to iskcongs@gmail.com</p>
<p>May Mother Ganga and Sun-god bestow you with good fortune in the new year.<br /> Yours in the service of Lord Krishna.</p>
<p><strong>Sri Sundar Govind Das<br /> General Manager of ISKCON Mayapur and Gangasagar Project</strong></p>
<p><strong><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3787757066,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3787757066?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="500" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.mayapur.com/2019/ganga-sagar-mela-2020-invitation/">https://www.mayapur.com/2019/ganga-sagar-mela-2020-invitation/</a></p></div>Preparing Our Minds & Hearts For 2020https://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-our-minds-hearts-for-20202019-12-26T11:00:24.000Z2019-12-26T11:00:24.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQpV4xN-luE/XgDsuyj_NZI/AAAAAAAAHKU/WdN_ZSdo8d423zNaWleR-4_m3bSujnNsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/5-Key-Predictions-For-Crypto-Digital-Assets-In-2020.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQpV4xN-luE/XgDsuyj_NZI/AAAAAAAAHKU/WdN_ZSdo8d423zNaWleR-4_m3bSujnNsACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/5-Key-Predictions-For-Crypto-Digital-Assets-In-2020.webp?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="500" alt="5-Key-Predictions-For-Crypto-Digital-Assets-In-2020.webp?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Take sometime to think about all the things you wanted to do in 2019 and is still undone.</strong></p>
<div> Think about the state of your mental and emotional well-being at the end of 2019. Are you happy about it or do you want to change it for good as you enter 2020?</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Think about the spiritual advancement you have made in 2019. Do you think you could have advanced much more than you presently have?</div>
<div> </div>
<div>How do you want to see yourself placed at the end of 2020</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Let these questions act as catalysts and springboard for our thought process so that, we enter the year 2020 with razor sharp focus, unwavering clarity, passionate purpose and unending zeal to upgrade every aspect of our life like never before, break all dis empowering barriers that are holding us down and thus make 2020 a hallmark year in the journey of our life.<br /><br /><strong>Source: </strong><a href="http://thewisdompark.blogspot.com/2019/12/preparing-our-minds-hearts-for-2020.html">http://thewisdompark.blogspot.com/2019/12/preparing-our-minds-hearts-for-2020.html</a></div></div>ISKCON Leadership Sanga 2020 - Reminder To Registerhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/iskcon-leadership-sanga-2020-reminder-to-register2019-12-25T12:30:17.000Z2019-12-25T12:30:17.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3786357806,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="3786357806?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></p>
<p>Dear Vaishnavas and Vaishnavis, </p>
<p>Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. </p>
<p><strong>The ISKCON Leadership Sanga 2020 </strong>is almost here – <strong>only two months to away!</strong> Have you enrolled yet? Don’t worry there is still time to register for this wonderful event.</p>
<p><strong>Help Guide ISKCON into the Future is the theme of ISKCON Leadership Sanga 2020 (ILS 2020). </strong></p>
<p>ILS 2020 promises to be the largest gathering of ISKCON leaders to date. Five hundred devotees attended ILS in 2012 and the numbers have been steadily increasing. This will be our 5th ILS gathering, and we are anticipating 1,500 leading devotees from all over the world.</p>
<p>The following topics will be discussed and examined at ILS 2020, so come and be a part of this discussion!</p>
<ul><li>What are the foundational principles which should form the bedrock of our institution?</li>
<li>How will we govern, protect and guide our Society as it continues to grow?</li>
<li>How can we meld traditional values and sacred concepts from our Sastra with the need to remain relevant to the ever-changing society we live in?</li>
<li>The new leaders of our movement will come from various walks of life, and multiple global cultures. How will we synthesize a cohesive and effective way forward?</li>
<li>The need to read and understand the intention behind Srila Prabhupada’s direction is becoming more and more critical. How will we assure that the mood and objectives Srila Prabhupada enunciated in his books is preserved into the future?</li>
<li>How can we build a society that has healthy guru/ disciple, family/social and organizational interactions?</li>
<li>Our ISKCON has moved from a “temple based” model to include vast numbers of congregation devotees. How will all future members become firmly grounded in Srila Prabhupada’s teachings and be able to inspire others to do the same? How will our temples remain vibrant and our Deities properly cared for?</li>
</ul><p>Those who joined Prabhupada’s mission in the 60s and 70s are anxious to see ISKCON’s management and leadership transferred safely into competent hands. This was the message Srila Prabhupada’s gave to his followers when he reached his mid-seventies:</p>
<p>If you relieve me of the burden of management, that will be a very great service to Krsna and the movement. See that everything is going on nicely. With great endeavor we have made the framework, now we have to see that things are going on nicely… Letter to Pusta Krishna Aug. 1976.</p>
<p>Since succession is very much on our minds, ILS is encouraging each devotee who has an interest in ISKCON leadership to take part, whether it be guiding a zone, a country, a temple, a temple department, a farm, a project, or a congregational group.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3786359224,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3786359224,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="3786359224?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Please join us and become an active participant.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The cost: $149.00 USD</strong></p>
<p><strong>The dates: February 14-20 2020</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Place: ISKCON Mayapur Candrodoya Mandir in Sri Dhama Mayapur.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Website: <a href="https://www.ilsglobal.org/">https://www.ilsglobal.org/</a> </strong>(for registration and further details)</p>
<p>So, register NOW-- attend over 75 unique seminars, chant in uplifting kirtan, and honor prasadam, all in beautiful venues with exceptional association. You can also take advantage of 45 stalls displaying various projects and services to help you in your service.</p>
<p> <img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3786359845,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="3786359845?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></p>
<p><strong>Let us work together to “Help Guide ISKCON into the Future” and assist Srila Prabhupada in his mission!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Your servants,</strong></p>
<p><strong>The ILS 2020 team</strong></p>
<p> <img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3786361116,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="3786361116?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></p>
<p> </p></div>Gaura Purnima 2020 Festival Schedulehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/gaura-purnima-2020-festival-schedule2019-11-18T12:33:39.000Z2019-11-18T12:33:39.000ZISKCON Desire Treehttps://iskcondesiretree.com/members/iskcon_desire_tree<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}2515273197,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="2515273197?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></p>
<p>Welcome to Mayapur Gaura Purnima Festival 2020. For guest house bookings, please write to mghb108@gmail.com. To take part in festival sponsorships, please write to info@mayapur.com</p>
<p>To take part in Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama, please visit navadvipaparikrama.com</p>
<p><strong>Gaura Purnima Festival Schedule – 2020</strong></p>
<p>17.02.2020 – Devotees Arrival</p>
<p>18.02.2020 to 21.02.2020 – Sravana Utsav Mela</p>
<p>22.02.2020 – Flag Hoisting Festival and Kirtan Mela Adhivas</p>
<p>23.02.2020 to 26.02.2020 – Kirtan Mela</p>
<p>26.02.2020 – Parikrama Adhivas</p>
<p>27.02.2020 to 04.03.2020 – Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama</p>
<p>5.03.2020 – Parikrama return and Boat festival</p>
<p>06.03.2020 – (Ekadasi) Ganga puja</p>
<p>07.03.2020 ( Sat) – Shantipur Festival and Elephant procession</p>
<p>08.03.2020 – Immersion of ashes and Jagannath Rath Yatra</p>
<p>09.03.2020 – Sri Gaura Purnima</p>
<p>10.03.2020 – Festival of Jagannath Misra</p>
<p>11.03.2020 – Festival Ends</p>
<p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://www.mayapur.com/2019/gaura-purnima-2020-festival-schedule/">https://www.mayapur.com/2019/gaura-purnima-2020-festival-schedule/</a></p></div>