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They are eating and sleeping,
Will you also do the same?!
They are mating and defending,
Will you also do the same?!
They are crying, they are dieing,
Will you also do the same?!
They are cheating and lying,
Will you also do the same?!
They are heartless and cruel,
Want you also to be the same?!
They are dumb, they are dull,
Want you also to be the same?!
Under the Sun they are fried,
In the winter they froze.
Meat, fish, egg their daily food,
Money is their aim of livelihood.
They hurt each
Hare Krsna
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The world continues to mourn the death of Apple founder and visionary Steve Jobs, who passed away on Wednesday, October 5, hailing him as an innovator who forever changed the landscape of our lives. In offering our condolences, Hare Krishna devotees might be especially interested to reflect on some interesting connections between this remarkable man and our own faith tradition. Here are three:
First, as a young man Jobs regularly attended the Sunday Feast at an ISKCON temple. He famously recollec
Offering by HH Bhakti Vikas Swami - Audio
Offering by HH Sivarama Swami - Audio
Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
It was with great sadness that we heard of the tragic passing away of His Grace Gopiparanadhana Prabhu.
He was a leading disciple of Srila Prabhupada who served him faithfully since joining ISKCON in the early 1970's. Whatever service he did in Srila Prabhupada's movement he gave his whole heart to, although he is best known for his translating and commenting on different Vedic scriptures following in the foo
Gopiparanadhana Prabhu and Mandakini dd (translator) in Questions and Answers tent at Festival of India in Mielno, Poland, on August 26, 2011
I always like to write something in glorification of devotees I have even a little relationship with when they pass away. I guess I see it as a final service I can render to them. For me I got to know and appreciate Gopiparanadhana Prabhu much more than ever before in late August just this year when I joined the last four days of Indradyumna Swami's F
Dear Gopiparanadhana Prabhu,
Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
It was with great sadness that I learned yesterday of your sudden departure from this world. Just weeks ago we were together on the festival tour in Poland. I considered it special mercy that you had joined us and that we could have your extended association for some time. As always, I listened in amazement to your deep and philosophical morning Bhagavatam classes, and marveled at how you touch
I was shocked to learn this morning that my old friend and colleague Gopiparanadhana Prabhu had left his body suddenly at Govardhana. Just a few days ago I sent him a chapter of his Laghu-bhagavatamrta translation I had been reviewing — and now he’s gone. What a loss for our Society and the world! He was a pure and vastly learned Vaisnava who impressed everyone with his firm faith in and loyalty to Srila Prabhupada and his movement, his genuine humility, his warm and open personality, and hi
Another Honorable Spiritual Son of Srila Prabhupada is no longer among us.
There is reciprocal love between Srila Prabhupada's disciples and their eternal spiritual father. This love is demonstrated in various ways. In one case it is demonstrated with service to Srila Prabhupada until the last day. By constantly preaching, mentoring, writing all the while maintaining sadhana and renunciation. Such is the love of Gopiparanadhana Prabhu.
There is sometimes a misconception that a bunch of hipp
I first met Gopiparanadhana Prabhu in 1979 in LA. We spent time together here in Bangalore from 1981-83 while he was working on the translation of the rest of the Bhagavatam. Over the years we had a nice friendship. He didn’t have a mean bone in his whole body and was incapable of offending any one; he had such humility and kindness in him.
Ironically today my wife and I had lunch at a devotee friend’s house. We had recommended that they read the Brhad Bhagavatamrta translated by Gopiparanadhana
Maharaja explained how even though HG Gopipranadhana Prabhu was the most super-excellent scholar, he was the most humble person, always ready to offer ALL respects to every devotee and NOT expecting and honor from anyone. These are just some of his wonderful Vaishnava character.
Maharaja lamented how, IS
My dear godbrother Gopipranadana Prabhu,
Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Let start by offering my obeisances to him. Srila Prabhupada said that living and dying in the dham is the same. He left from Govardhan and went back to Spiritual world. His destination is auspicious. Of this we can rejoice. At the same time loosing him suddenly like this leaves us in separation and is a big lost. My last meeting with him was in the month of April 2011 at Vrinda Kunda.
I remember Gopiparanadhana prabhu from when he moved into the Henry Street, Brooklyn Temple.
From the beginning he was sober, serious, focused and a very nice devotee.
He made many lasting contributions to Srila Prabhupada's mission and he will not be forgotten.
Gopiparanadhana prabhu ki jaya!
Giriraja lal ki jaya!
I just received the most disturbing news that our Godbrother, Gopiparanadhana prabhu left his body a few hours ago here in Govardhan. I don't know anything else but am headed over there now and will meet Pancagauda prabhu and others. I will report more as soon as I knowаа I've just returned from his house, which is next door to Iskcon Govardhan Mandir. I will give a short report here and in the comment below as told by his wife. He was seen early in the morning and was 'fine'. One devotee was wa
