By Ithamar Theodor
In this paper Ithamar Theodor proposes a model based on Bhagavad-gita and aimed at developing a philosophical basis for social development in ISKCON. Referring to previous studies of ISKCON, he argues that devotees’ self-understanding is often not consistent with the values and principles of Vaisnava culture. In this paper he points out that a moral-religious foundation is the default position for a sustainable spiritual life for the individual and the community.
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Some spiritual practitioners think that now they have achieved some reasonable control of the physical sex urge, they are well nigh up there in the wispy clouds of victorious abstinence, deserving of respect and honour. Wrong! Congratulations on becoming a decent human being. Welcome to the world of subtle selfishness.
By Kesava Krsna Dasa
Srila Prabhupada states: ‘Illicit sex is the most prominent sin due to lusty desire.’ (SB 5.14.22 purport) This is because it is sometimes called ‘ adi-rasa
Doubt: I’ve found in the past, when I try to follow the rules of a particular tradition, at some point I lose interest and they cease to have the allure they once did: they lose their magic and/or I lose my passion.
My Reply:
We have to pay attention to following the rules effectively – not just checking them off when we mimic the external form. If we follow a rule effectively, we should get the promised result.
Following a rule should give a result.
When we follow a rule, we can evaluate the
Bhakti means to utilize one’s money, time, property, and energy for God. The aim of Bhakti is Yoga. ‘Yoga’ means to link with the Supreme.
Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 03, Chapter 17, Text 23-25 by HG Vijaya Prabhu on 28 Jan 2016 at ISKCON Melbourne
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 06, Chapter 04, Text 35 by Rohini Suta Prabhu on 23 Jan 2016 at ISKCON Vrindavan
(Rohini Suta Prabhu joined ISKCON in 1974 and is initiated by Srila Prabhupada. From the very beginning he was engaged in book distribution, mostly in Switzerland and Germany.)
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Lecture on What is Bhakti Yoga by Romapada Swami on Jan 2016 at Washington DC
(Romapada Swami‘s first encounter with Krishna consciousness came in Buffalo, in the shape of a lecture at the State University of New York in 1969. The lecturer was His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The following year, Romapada Swami joined the movement in Boston and was initiated in 1971.)
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Lecture on Pushya Abhishek Festival-Ego Juncture Between Material and Spiritual Consciousness by HH Radhanath Swami on 30 Jan 2016 at ISKCON Chowpatty
(Radhanath Swami was born in Chicago in 1950. Radhanath Swami's childhood name was Richard Slavin; Radhanath Swami was given the name Radhanath Swami after he entered the renounced order. In his teenage years)
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Question: Why do you think so many spiritual traditions (and most religions) have ‘rules’ for practitioners to follow? I want to know why rules are used as a technology in spiritual traditions. Why are “do and don’t lists” so important?
My Reply:
I think it’s simple. If you want to get from point A to point B, but have no idea how to do it, you need directions. Directions are a list of do’s and Don’t’s: “Turn right, don’t turn left.”
Rules and regulations are particularly important for the neo
This gives us a perfect chance to serve Lord Nityananda Prabhu - the original spiritual master! It is by His mercy that we can obtain love of Krishna - there is no other way. Without His causeless mercy one can not enter into the loving affairs of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.
A Personal Invitation for You
You can take part in this historical project - We only need donations for the dome to be constructed, please help finish this project so that we may offer it to Lord Nityanan
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10, Chapter 84, Text 19-22 by HG Sesa Prabhu at ISKCON Alachua on 21 Jan 2016
(Sesa Dasa was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1974 while he was traveling as a member of the initial Bhaktivedanta Book Trust library party. Sesa Dasa has a portfolio of two ministries: Minister of Educational Development and Minister of Justice, under which ISKCON Resolve works.)
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Lecture on Humility in devotional service will help overcome false ego by HH Romapada Swami on 09 Jan 2016 at Chicago
(Romapada Swami‘s first encounter with Krishna consciousness came in Buffalo, in the shape of a lecture at the State University of New York in 1969. The lecturer was His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The following year, Romapada Swami joined the movement in Boston and was initiated in 1971.)
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Lecture on Everything is in Krishna and Krishna is in everything by HG Chaitanya Charan Prabhu on 2016
(His Grace Caitanya Charan Prabhu is a monk and spiritual teacher in the time honored tradition of bhakti yoga. He is a editor of Back to Godhead, which is the official international magazine of the Hare Krishna movement.)
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Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 01, Chapter 17, Text 21 by Bhakti Vinoda Swami on 26 Jan 2016
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Srila Prabhupada: All persons in this material world are suffering from material pains, and if one wants to get rid of them, he must associate with saintly persons, pure devotees of the Lord, and chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. That is the only auspicious way for materialistic persons. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.22.15 Purport)
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Invitation for Bhumi Puja and Anana Sesa Installation.
For thousands of years sadhus have enriched the atmosphere surrounding sacred Govardhan Hill with their spiritual practices and realizations. We desire to offer the devotee community a retreat center on land we’ve acquired only 250 meters from Govardhan Hill. In Giriraja Govardhan’s sacred association, hearts can be soothed and spiritual desires fulfilled. Come and let Giriraja Govardhan work his wonders.
Read more: http://www.govardhancent
Humility means cultivating an attitude where one is ready to offer all respect to others and doesn’t want any in return. Humility really means honesty. Humility is about simply being truthful. What do we have to brag about? If God does not make the sun rise, what will you do? Did you create your brain? Did you create your eyes to see? Did you create your heart to beat? Did you create your arms to act? As they say in British parlance, do not be proud of borrowed looms. Whatever we have is not our
New book: Krishna - Proofs Of Gods existence.
Foreword by Lokanatha Swami: Proof of God’s existence? Do we really need it? Do we require any proof for the existence of the Sun for example? However, a blind person may well question its existence. He may state, “I don’t believe in the existence of the Sun”. What is the value of such a statement by someone who is visibly challenged? There are so many others who are effectively seeing the Sun face to face in their existence and daily basking in i
