In some confidential conversations with his disciples, Srila Prabhupada indicated that he was sent from the spiritual world to write his books and distribute them worldwide, much in the same way as the Six Goswamis were.
It was Srila Prabhupada’s genius to illustrate his books with fantastic, colorful, and glorious artwork to attract the conditioned souls to read them.
London was considered the capital of the world because of the British Empire, but after World War II, New York City became more
Nara-narayana: When you came to the Western world, no one anywhere believed that it would be successful, I think. But actually it has become very successful, by preaching. Prabhupada: I myself did not believe I shall be successful, [laughs] what to speak of others. But because I did in the proper line, so it has become successful. From Srila Prabhupada’s Morning Walk – December 12, 1973, Los Angeles
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Diary of a Traveling Sadhaka, By Krishna-kripa das.
Inspiring quotes from Srila Prabhupada’s books, conversations, and letters. I add a quote by Krishna Himself from Srimad-Bhagavatam. I include quotes from the books of previous acaryas, namely Rupa Goswami and Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Ramesvara Prabhu, who did great service for the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, gave a class after breakfast on Thanksgiving at The Bhakti Center on the philosophy behind book distribution. The class was very inspiring an
Adi Deva das: Devotees named Srimati dd and Prabhas das were already working with Milan. Murti d, Bibhavati devi dasi, Madhavendra Puri das, Baradraj das, Rukmini devi dasi, Saptaratha das, and myself joined the team learning how to make clay tools from pieces of bamboo- how to find and dig up sticky clay and sandy clay. We learned how to mix clay with cow dung juice and other mysteries. We began sculpting fruits, vegetables, animals, birds, noses, eyes, ears, lips, fingers, toes, armatures, st
On the sands of Venice Beach, California... Punyatma Prabhu breaks the current record by blissfully distributing Srila Prabhupada's books in Arabic to five Saudi Arabian university students, all at the same time!
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Since starting as a grassroots project in India in 1974, Food for Life Global has expanded to now include 210 projects in 60 countries serving up to 2 million meals daily. And on December 30th we will hit the 4 Billion Meal mark!
“This is truly astonishing,” says Paul Rodney Turner, the director and co-founder of Food for Life Global. “And to think that it is highly probable that FFLG network of affiliates has served even more meals than this is mind boggling.”
Yes, the numbers we are using to
Driving past the San Francisco airport this morning, I saw a jet lift off the runway and then mystically disappear into the low hanging fog above.
For a second, in my mind’s eye, I imagined the jet’s passengers sitting together in neat rows, each with their own unique destinations and purposes. Each one bought a ticket, packed bags, thrashed about through security, and finally piled on the plane to go … Somewhere.
If we interviewed each passenger on that jet leaving SFO, we might discover some
This is a part of a report published yesterday, 20 December 2016, in Forum 18 (a well known Norwegian human rights organization that promotes religious freedom) which is entitled: “RUSSIA: Inconsistency of “anti-missionary” punishments”
Recently, also, it was shown, in a large national TV channel, a long video, characterizing the devotees of Krishna as members of a dangerous sect and enemies of the Russian people with the result that several devotees, next several days, while engaged in book di
Nameera Sarjoo
The Hare Krishna Movement distributed food, drinks and sweet parcels in the Ladysmith community on Saturday morning. (Ladysmith is a town in South Africa)
They went out to different areas to hand out fresh, hot food and juices. The recipients were extremely grateful for the devotees’ kind gesture, saying that it really touched their hearts and lifted their spirits.
The friendly team also took some time to mingle with the people, making it a special day for all.
This ‘Food for Lif
Dear Devotees,
Dandavat Pranams. AGTSP.
This year on 17th December falls the Tirobhava-tithi of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. On this auspicious occasion there will be morning and afternoon programs and congregation gatherings at various ISKCON temples to glorify and worship Srila Sarasvati Thakura.
In this regard, there is a great opportunity for all of us to organize, promote and distribute the masterpiece and magnum opus of HH Bhakti Vikasa Maharaja — “Sri B
Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
Today NBS Magazine completes its 2 years. We wish to thank devotees who have encouraged and supported us to shape this magazine and spread the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam. Our heart felt gratitude to our dear readers, to devotees undergoing self study course on Srimad Bhagavatam and also to devotees who are helping us by starting Bhagavata Vidyalaya (A project to open
1. We are put to test and trial in this world. Only those who attend the kirtana of the devotees can succeed.
2. Every spot on earth where discourses on God are held is a place of pilgrimage.
3. Possession of objects not related to Krsna is our main malady.
4. Let me not desire anything but the highest good for my worst enemies.
5. As dalliance with the body in luxury increases, so wanes the spirit of service of the Lord.
6. Those favored by God find their paths set by thorns.
7. There is
A comfort zone is a psychological state in which things feel familiar to a person and they are at ease and in control of their environment, experiencing low levels of anxiety and stress. In this zone, a steady level of performance is possible.
Or a settled method of working that requires little effort and yields only barely acceptable results. “if you stay within your comfort zone you will never improve”
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By Abhirama das
Almost one and a half year ago, 3 devotees living in Villaggio Hare Krishna (near Milan) moved to Turin to open a new ISKCON center. Turin is the third most important Italian city and it is inhabited by about 1 million people.
Having received the blessings of their GBC Madhu Sevita Prabhu, they began to look after a place which could function as a temple while at the same time they were sustaining themselves by book distribution, hosted by a friend in a small apartment. After
New website iskconconnection.org hopes to get an accurate count of all ISKCON members for the first time ever, and to help them feel part of an international family by connecting them to all the inspirational activities in ISKCON around the world.
The website is the face of ISKCON Connection, ISKCON’s global membership program, developed by the GBC and based at ISKCON’s headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal.
“We’re inviting all devotees, well-wishers and friends of Krishna to stand up and be cou
Indradyumna Swami: A sweet remembrance from Kartika Parikrama 2016. Kirtan forever!
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The U.S. House of Representatives Library in Washington D.C. recently purchased an entire set of Srila Prabhupada’s Srimad-Bhagavatam, during the House’s Diwali celebration on October 31st.
Meanwhile on December 14th, the Indian Embassy stocked their library with eight copies of Bhagavad-gita As It Is.
The books came from ISKCON Baltimore’s Jiva Daya Sankirtana Team, which is working hard during ISKCON’s 50th anniversary to place Srila Prabhupada’s books at various prestigious locations such as
In 1972, Srila Prabhupada made a down payment on land in Juhu Beach, Bombay, intending to build Sri Sri Radha-Krsna a beautiful temple there.
Even though Srila Prabhupada had made a down payment on the land, the owner, who had a past history of shady dealings, had not yet handed over the land deed to ISKCON as he had promised he would do.
Srila Prabhupada saw indications that the owner might change his mind and decide not to sell the land. Or worse, he may try to cheat the devotees and keep the
We may find ourselves in need of a “get away” from time to time, to abandon the chaos and search out a serene environment to de-stress body, mind, and soul. Circumstances do not allow us to up and leave when we feel the need. So, wouldn’t it be wise to make our home that place of tranquility? Being unable to relax in our own home is a peculiar scenario.
What would we say is the current focus and activities at home? To sit in front of the TV, munching on snacks, whilst fixated on a favourite DST
