I was a proofreader for Srila Prabhupada Tributes 2021 back in June and July, and I noted down some excerpts that were striking in some way or other. Some are quotes of Srila Prabhupada, others are stories of Srila Prabhupada that I had not heard before, some are examples of eloquence, essential truth spoken concisely, others are creative rhymes. I hope reading them increases your devotion to Srila Prabhupada and inspires you to read the entire book, Srila Prabhupada Tributes 2021. Sharing this
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By Yudhistir Govinda Das
Official Press Release
The Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi would be inaugurating the year-long 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Srila Prabhupada (Founder-Acharya of ISKCON) and release a Commemorative Silver Coin of Rs 125 in his honor on 1st September 2021.
Keeping in mind the Covid protocol, the program would be organized virtually wherein thousands of ISKCON members, dignitaries, and the general public from more than 60 countries are expe
By Bhakti Charu Swami Archive Team
One of the most important contributions of Bhakti Charu Swami is in the form of Abhay Charan, the 45-part series, which he offered on the 100th Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada in 1996. He worked for 10 years to produce this video epic to glorify his spiritual master.
On the 125th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada, the production team is very happy to announce the new release of Abhay Charan in Pendrive format. This could be one of the offerings from our spiritua
Krishna is the Original Soul. If they were able, all souls could trace their ultimate origin to Krishna, the origin of everyone and everything. Just as the body has a soul within, so the soul also has a soul. The Soul of the soul is known as Atma-atma. But this Soul is never trapped or compromised as the individual soul is. This Soul remains ever free and above all. He is therefore known as the Over Soul or Superior Soul, or Supersoul, the Param-atma.
The individual soul has an innate attractio
My dear Maharaj ji’s, Prabhu ji’s, Mata ji"s All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Srila Prabhupad’s 125th appearance day!
Finally the great day has come. Today on Srila Prabhupad’s 125th appearance day, Srila Prabhupad’s birthplace will be offered to him. Kindly be present online to witness this historic event. Event will start streaming from 3pm
(IST) today, i. e 31st August 2021 from Srila Prabhupada birthplace. It’s a 2 day event.
On 1st September 2021 the Hon'ble Chief Minister o
The next day was Vyasa-puja day, the celebration of Prabhupada’s seventy-fourth birthday. That morning a package arrived from New York containing several copies of the Vyasa-puja booklet, a twenty-five-page paperback filled with homages from Prabhupada’s disciples.
Months before, one of the devotees had discovered an old issue of a magazine published by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati; the magazine contained a Vyasa-puja homage Prabhupada had written commemorating the appearance day of his own
GBC Resolution passed unanimously on August 18, 2021:
Celebration of Srila Prabhupada’s 125th Anniversary Vyasa Puja
Whereas His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON, and his teachings and example are the guide and inspiration for the entire International Society for Krishna Consciousness;
Whereas celebration of his appearance in this world is an annual event of great significance for all ISKCON devotees throughout the world;
Whereas Srila Prab
Sri Krishna Janmastami message (2017) from ex GBC Chair HH Bhakti Charu Swami
By Ananda Vrinavana Devi Dasi
In spiritual parlance there are ‘thin’ places in the world. These are holy places, sacred spaces, where the line between the spiritual and materials worlds is very thin and the ability to feel and perceive our relationship with Krishna is heightened. It’s easier to chant there, to call Krishna deeply from the heart, and thus to call ourselves to experience our spiritual selves.
There are also thin days (and even thin times in the day). Janmastami is one such day.
𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐚
“…. So, this bhakti, devotional service of Kṛṣṇa, is so nice. And under that bhakti category, this Janmāṣṭamī… Of course, this Janmāṣṭamī ceremony is observed by all Hindus. Irrespective of becoming Vaiṣṇava or not, this ceremony is observed in India, every home. Just like in your Western countries the Christmas is observed in every home, similarly, Janmāṣṭamī is observed in every home. Today is a great ceremonial day.
So, our program
ISKCON Communications and the SP125 Committee are happy to inform you that the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji has kindly consented to officially inaugurate Srila Prabhupada’s 125th Appearance (Birth) Anniversary celebrations and also release the commemorative coin on 1st September 2021 at 4.30 PM
Keeping in line with the Covid protocol of the Government, the entire program will be done live via video conferencing. The details of the link and participation process will be
Sri Prabhupada's Departure for the USA by HG Daivi Shakti Mataji in ISKCON Vrindavan.
Video: Click here
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Dandavats/posts/2052718608226378
Listen to this incredibly inspiring message from none other than HH Jayapataka Swami urging us to spread the wisdom of Srimad Bhagavatam far and wide!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Dandavats/posts/2052079171623655
Hare Krishna dear devotees
Srila Prabhupad ki Jai
jayati jana-nivāso devakī-janma-vādo
yadu-vara-pariṣat svair dorbhir asyann adharmam
sthira-cara-vṛjina-ghnaḥ su-smita-śrī-mukhena
vraja-pura-vanitānāṁ vardhayan kāma-devam
Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is He who is known as jana-nivāsa, the ultimate resort of all living entities, and who is also known as Devakīnandana or Yaśodā-nandana, the son of Devakī and Yaśodā. He is the guide of the Yadu dynasty, and with His mighty arms He kills everything inauspicious
Bhadra Purnima Sept 20, 2021
Please take advantage of this upcoming Bhadra Purnima on September 20th. Is it stated in the Srimad Bhagavatam that if you give the gift of Srimad Bhagavatam on this day, you achieve the supreme destination Goloka Vrindavan.
SB 12.13.13
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhādra one places Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
4 ways to participate:
1) buy a set for yourself
2) gift
Listing here my personal annoyances (pet peeves) and also listing what I like (soft spots) at the temple/ashram.
Pet Peeves
When:
1) … the temple and washroom are not clean
2) … a poor brand of incense is being used for the deities
3) … there is dissension amongst resident monks
4) … we lag behind in building repair
5) … the front yard is overgrown by weeds
6) … classes are delivered without eye contact and in monotone
7) … shoes are not placed in the designated area
8) … bugs enter and we don
By Snigdhamayi Sudevi Devi Dasi
Srila Prabhupada is featured in the "Saints of India" chapter by one Indian high school textbook published in the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) this year. This chapter describes different sages of India and begins with Srila Prabhupada.
At this time we have no additional information that the government of India has initiated this textbook inclusion or if this textbook is being used across India.
"There is the government entity which formulates th
Artwork: Shyamasundara Das
There had never been a day like this, nor night
Planets repositioned to create a heavenly sight
Prominent was the star, Rohini, so bright
A pervading peace kept at bay any tendency to fight
Such was the cosmic sky on that day, and what of the Earth?
Lotus flowers, trees, and rivers were welcoming a new birth
Unbounded joy, lightness, and expressions of mirth
Were centered around a bundle of Absolute Worth
Tucked away in a royal prison was a woman, a man
And a person,
Dr. Sunil Sachdev decided he wanted to fly in, from his home in Vancouver, for a visit to help me during my rehab. He is a specialist with eyes. He had a vision and a heart to see how he could pitch in. So, this morning we phoned an Ayurvedic clinic which offers natural healing through a system of panca-karma. He also booked me in for shiatsu. I do have friends in this field but you have to know Sunil. He gets over excited with service; either that or most other people I know usually under achi
By Syamasundara Dasa
I wanted to layout some likely consequences and a possible plan how cow protection can be shaped to supply the needs of a city of 50,000 people in a modern setting. I have chosen India as that setting as it relates to a desire for our own ISKCON Mayapura City in West Bengal to have a population of 50,000.
The setting is important as it influences the types of breeds of cows you can select as your herd base and the likely yields of milk etc that can be expected. For example
