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Scientific Evidence:
In ayurveda it is said:
gavyam pavitram ca rasayanam ca pathyam ca hrdyam balam buddhi syata
aayuh pradam rakt vikar hari tridosh hridrog vishapaham syata
Meaning: Cow urine panchgavya is great elixir, proper diet, pleasing to heart, giver of mental and physical strength, enhances longevity. It balances bile, mucous and airs. Remover of heart diseases and effect of poison.
For thousands of years, people in India have used cow urine and cow dung for different purposes in
Lecture on How to Conquer Lust by Bir Krishna Goswami at New Goloka
(From the beginning, Bir Krishna Goswami distinguished himself by his oratorical skills, his spiritual dedication, and his devotion to studying the writings of his spiritual master, through which he acquired a deep knowledge of the process of Krishna consciousness. )
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Lecture on Psychologically Created Ilusions by Caitanya Charan Prabhu on 04 Jan 2010
(Caitanya Charan Prabhu is a editor of Back to Godhead, which is the official international magazine of the Hare Krishna movement. )
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Lecture on Modern Civilization is failing by Giriraj Swami on 19 Jan 2006 at Dallas
(Giriraj Swami has also taught at the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education and continues to lecture and to give presentations at japa retreats and workshops around the world.)
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Lecture on The Wheel of Needs by Sachinanadana Swami on 24 June 2012
(Sacinandana Swami shared many of his insights in his books: "Nectarean Ocean of the Holy Name", "The Gayatri Book" and "The Way of the Great Departure".Beside teaching in Bhaktivedanta College (Radhadesh, Belgium), Maharaja's new emphasis lies on a unique preaching concept of presenting the culture of Krishna Consciousness to the people in Veda Academy.)
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Lecture on Desire Vs Effort by Romapada Swami on 10 Dec 2012 at Detroit
(In his efforts to share Krishna consciousness with others, Romapada Swami draws on the benefits he himself gained from the University outreach programs he attended in the 1960s. Thus, he continues to encourage programs that fulfill students’ spiritual needs.)
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Seminar on Seven Habits by Sridhar Swami
(In Sridhar Swami's life, Srila Prabhupada's sparked a 35 year spiritual journey that began far from its ending point in holy India. Sridhar Swami described himself as a shy person before coming to Krsna consciousness.)
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“My dear Arjuna, O winner of wealth, if you cannot fix your mind upon Me without deviation, then follow the regulative principles of bhakti-yoga. In this way develop a desire to attain Me.” (Bg. 12.9)
Good sadhana is the basis of steady advancement in Krishna consciousness. Brahmacari life is traditionally centered around sadhana: chanting mantras, studying the scriptures, and worship.
Shrila Prabhupada gave us a standard morning program of mangala-arati, tulasi-arati, Deity greeting, guru-puja, a
ISKCON Prison Ministry
Does the Devotees’ Personal Touch Make a Difference?
by Bhakti-lata Dasi
Very often, the only link an inmate has with the outside world is his correspondence with the IPM devotees. Some are fortunate enough to have supportive family or friends, but most are not. I am realizing more and more how important the relationship the inmates develop with their devotee pen pal(s) is for them.
(artwork by Bhakta Brian B.)
A few weeks ago I received a
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Following is the letter by prabhupada to one of his disciple.
Letter to: Madhukara, Bombay, 4 January, 1973, 73-01-04, St. Louis
My dear Madhukara,
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated December 22, 1972, and I have noted the contents with care. For these questions arising between married husband and wife, you are requesting me to leave your wife and take the vanaprastha order of life, for these questions you
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Once, sage Vyasa went to Brahmaloka to get his doubts cleared on certain spiritual matters from Lord Brahma. While dwelling on a wide range of religious topics such as importance of austerities and various incarnations Lord Vishnu took to protect righteousness, Lord Brahma narrated a tale of a Brahmin woman who possessed divine powers on account of her chastity.
Lord Brahma said--'During ancient times there lived a Brahm
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
A person was advised by a holy man to gift a vegetable a day and told that he would attain great merit by doing so.
The poor man strictly followed the advice. After death, he was reborn in a royal family and grew up to become a king. He was able to recall what he had done in his past birth. So, he continued to gift a vegetable a day.
Surprisingly, after death, he was reborn as a beggar. The man was unable to comprehend t
One of our aims is to promote the activities of the youth in ISKCON. Thus, we are happy to share an interview we had with Caitanya Cintamani devi dasi, co-ordinator of Mayapur- Youth Entertainment Seva.
ISKCON CDM: How do you feel being a youth in ISKCON?
Caitanya Cintamani devi dasi: I feel very privileged to have been born into ISKCON and raised in a Krishna conscious atmosphere. I thank Srila Prabhupada often for the chance to have joined this movement from an “inside source” and for the fact t
O ! Giriraj Govardhan,
O ! Giriraj, the best of the devotee,
O ! Giriraj, the incarnation of Krishna,
O ! Beautiful Giriraj,
Even with these material eyes I can admire your beauty
You are full of beautiful flowers, waterfalls, caves, deers, trees and what not.
O ! Giriraj, I offer my humble obesiances to You.
O ! Giriraj, please accept these incense sticks,
please accept this ghee lamp,
in this lamp's light I can see your more wonderful aspects.
O ! Giriraj, Please accept these flowers,
O ! Giriraj, Please
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 Bhaja Govindaṁ A Hymn to Govinda - Krishna by Sripad Shankaracharya |
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| भजगोविन्दं भजगोविन्दं गोविन्दं भजमूढमते . संप्राप्ते सन्निहिते काले नहि नहि रक्षति डुकृञ्करणे .. १.. |
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 Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda. Oh fool! Rules of Grammar will not save you at the time of your death.
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In a mother's womb were two babies. One asked the other:
"Do you believe in life after delivery?" The other replies, "why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.
"Nonsense," says the other. "There is no life after delivery. What would that life be?"
"I don't know, but there will be more light than here. Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our mouths."
The other says "This is absurd! Walking is impossi
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Prabhupada: You should be careful. Why should you commit mistake? But if unconsciously, by mistake it is done, that is another thing.
Brahmananda: He wants to know does the ant receive benefit?
Prabhupada: No. Then he will be lenient to kill them to give them benefit. [laughter] He'll be so...
Brahmananda: Like they say "mercy killing," that "This is good for you. I will kill you and it is good for you."
Prabhupada: Yes. You
Devotees in Kolkata, India headed by GBC Radhanath Swami, have purchased Srila Prabhupada’s birthplace and plan to develop it as a beautiful memorial to the ISKCON founder Acharya. Fifteen years ago, devotees acquired a house and land in the Tollygunge suburb of Kolkata that had belonged to Prabhupada’s maternal grandfather. But the exact site where Prabhupada was born on September 1st, 1896 remained elusive until now.
“One hundred yards away from his maternal grandfather’s house is a small
