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By Gopika Radhika Devi Dasi 

On July 7th, the city of Kolkata resounded with joyous kirtan as the transcendental Ratha-yatra procession of their Lordships Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi made its way through the crowded streets. This is the 53rd Kolkata Ratha-yatra. Started by Srila Prabhupada in 1972, the Kolkata Ratha-yatra has since become a cornerstone of the city’s spiritual and cultural milieu. Continuing a tradition from the past several years, the Bhaktivedanta Research C

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By Niranajan And Jayapataka Swami

Memories of His Holiness Sridhar Swami.

Today being the Disappearance day of our most beloved HH Sridhar Swami Maharaj we thought of remembering one of Srila Prabhupada’s favorite sons, his Samadhi is in Mayapur next to the Samadhi of HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami Maharaj, and Srila Prabhupadas Pusya Samadhi.

HH Niranajan Swami Maharaj remembers the Jolly Swami:

There are many things more we could say about Sridhar Maharaja. He was a very wonderful devotee and the w

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Srila Prabhupada was given the whole world as his frontier for preaching. He wanted to fulfill Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s prediction that His holy name would be spread all over the world. Prithivite ache yata nagaradi grama / sarvatra pracara haibe mora nama (Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya 1.117). Srila Prabhupada traveled the world eleven times, published volumes of Krishna conscious books and established 108 temples and centers. Everything was a massive success.

Srila Prabhupada was the pioneer wh

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Interesting question! Since I have been in ISKCON over 50 years, when I came to Mayapur there was a grass hut, now there are 7,500 devotees. What will happen in 50 more years? Śrīla Prabhupāda said we should have 50,000 devotees here! When I joined ISKCON I had visited every temple in ISKCON – all three!! San Francisco, New York and Montreal. But now I don’t think it is possible, there are 600 or 800. I don’t know if they count all the outposts and namahattas. In India, I know there are 5,000 n

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According to the latest report on HH Jayapataka Swami from Mahavaraha Das, he is still under medical care at the Rela Institute in Chennai. “Since last night, he has been a little less responsive to commands and feeling extremely weak. Doctors think this may be due to kidney dysfunction, which is accumulating a substance in the blood, which is leading to less responsiveness,” said Mahavaraha Das.

His report goes on to say that the doctors have decided to keep Jayapataka Swami in the ICU for at

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UPDATE: Jayapataka Swami’s Health

10017970267?profile=RESIZE_584xOfficial Health Update on HH Jayapataka Maharaja, 16th January Kolkata – 2pm

Dear God-family, disciples, and well-wishers of H.H. Jayapataka Swami Maharaja,
 
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
 
After some delays at the airport due to procedural and security reasons the aircraft carrying Guru Maharaja has taken off a few minutes ago. Only Dr. Hari Guru Gaura das who has experience with handling GM previously and now over the last few days is onboard.
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Jayapataka Swami Mobile App

7826102297?profile=RESIZE_584xConnect with His Holiness Jayapataka Swami on your mobile using the Official Jayapataka Swami Mobile App.
This all-in-one mobile app brings to you the latest information, instant updates and helps you to get involved with the project that interests you most.
Anyone looking for a permanent solution to the problems of this material world can receive huge benefit by using the app every day to get updates on topics ranging from spirituality to a stress-free life.
It provides an exclusive opportunity
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Hear from one of our GBCs as he shares some of his insights about the COVID pandemic, his unique way of connecting with devotees, keeping in touch with temples within his zones, and continuing to overcome personal challenges as he continues with all his duties.

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11 AM Eastern US time, 8:30 PM India time

Live on Facebook 

(To see this event time in your zone, go here)

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By Haridhvani Devi Dasi

In 1995 I went to India and that year was the 25th anniversary of HH Jayapataka Swami taking sannyasa, so his mother actually came to Mayapur at festival time. I and a few other ladies got the chance to take care of her while she was there. We would try to see to her comforts- is she hot, is she thirsty, is she hungry, would she like to go shopping? It was nice because we figured that Maharaja would be pleased if she was happy and cared for so we did our best.
I remember

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