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How to Identify Real Wealth


Amidst the joyous celebrations of my childhood buddy’s pre-nuptial ceremony, overheard a conversation between two senior ladies in their seventies, apparently from the upper-class society. The noblewoman was discussing the perplexities weighing her down. The elderly lady was frustrated due to the late-possession of a newly constructed 4 BHK apartment gifted to her by recently deceased husband. From their talks it was evident that she has initiated and is entangled in a nasty legal battle, since
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Why should we Forgive


The other day while I was on my way to town, a speeding vehicle abraded past our car, partially damaging the right side rear view mirror. My chauffeur got infuriated and agitated. He started following the motorbike in a bid to confront the rash driver and hand him over to the police so that he could be punished for his offence. I requested him to calm down and forgive him. I reasoned that - possibly he was racing to the hospital; possibly he was late to an interview for a job that he really nee
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The Basic Secret Of Success

The Basic Secret Of Success

The following is a lecture given by His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, on September 14th, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The class begins with a reading from the Srimad-Bhagavatam, 8th Canto, Chapter 8, Verse 22 and 23.

Translation by His Divine Grace, Srila Prabhupada:

“Someone may have longevity but not have auspiciousness or good behavior. Someone may have both auspiciousness and good behavior, but the duration of his life is not fixed. Although such demigods as Lord

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Getting Serious About Liberation

Getting Serious About Liberation

By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

We live in an unfortunate time because we’re being misdirected from the pursuit of ultimate freedom, the true purpose of life.

[Lecture given in Vrindavana, India, November 6, 1972]

mumukshavo ghora-rupan
hitva bhuta-patin atha
narayana-kalah shanta
bhajanti hy anasuyavah

“Those who are serious about liberation are certainly nonenvious, and they respect all. Yet they reject the horrible and ghastly forms o

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Blessings for another ISKCON sannyasi

Blessings for another ISKCON sannyasi

By Bhakti Prabhava Swami

On the 14 June 2015, His Holiness Kavicandra Maharaja offered sannyasa to Carudesn Prabhu. His sannyasa name is His Holiness Bhakti Carudesna Swami.

In 1987, Bhakti Carudesna Swami was a college student when he met a Sankirtan devotee who sold him Srila Prabhupada’s *Science of Self-realization*. That same year, a few months later, he joined the temple and became highly inspired to support Srila Prabhupada’s mission and preach in

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Even water, which has a natural tendency to flow downwards, is drawn up to the sky by the sun's rays. In the same way, God's grace lifts up the mind which has got a tendency to run after sense objects.

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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 18.59

TEXT 59
yad ahankaram asritya
na yotsya iti manyase
mithyaisa vyavasayas te
prakrtis tvam niyoksyati
SYNONYMS
yat—therefore; ahaṅkāram—false ego; āśritya—taking shelter; na—not;yotsya—shall fight; iti—thus; manyase—think; mithyā eṣaḥ—this is all false;vyavasāyah te—your determination; prakṛtiḥ—material nature; tvām—you;niyokṣyati—will engage you.
TRANSLATION
If you do not act according to My direction and do not fight, then you will be falsely directed. By your nature, you will have to be engaged in war
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How to practice Bhakti-Yoga


The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj' which means to link up with, or combine. Bhakti is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhaj' which means – loving service. Bhakti-yoga means to connect to the Supreme by means of loving devotional service. The word points us to the universal human experience of connecting to the mystery of life through the depths of the heart– an experience that transcends geography, history, culture, religion and philosophy.

 

  
The term Bhakti is used in a var
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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 18.58

TEXT 58
mac-cittah sarva-durgani
mat-prasadat tarisyasi
atha cet tvam ahankaran
na srosyasi vinanksyasi
SYNONYMS
mat—My; cittaḥ—consciousness; sarva—all; durgāṇi—impediments; mat—My; prasādāt—My mercy; tariṣyasi—you will overcome; atha—therefore;cet—if; tvam—you; ahaṅkārāt—by false ego; na—not; śroṣyasi—do not hear;vinaṅkṣyasi—then lose yourself.
TRANSLATION
If you become conscious of Me, you will pass over all the obstacles of conditional life by My grace. If, however, you do not work in such conscious
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Distributing Srila Prabhupada’s Mercy in Malaysia

By Mathuralilesvari Devi Dasi

The 13th Global Indian Festival was held from 3rd – 7th June at one of Malaysia’s biggest malls, the Mid Valley Megamall. The Indian population in Malaysia is a small fraction of 7% and during this festival it seems like the entire Indian population has descended here. The atmosphere is completely chaotic and the only intention in people’s minds is to either sell something for a profit or buy something with a good
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London Flooded with Devotion Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots







By Kumari Kunti

Sunday, June 14th – for one day a year in London, Hindus and guests of all faiths come together to celebrate Lord Jagganath’s yearly parade called Rathayatra by the thousands! Lord Jagganath comes of course with His entourage: His sister Lady Subahdra and brother Lord Baladeva, to see and bless all of humanity with His extra-large gazing eyes.

The Daily Telegraph newspaper, one of the top papers in London, co

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Pingala, The Prostitute: From Bottomless Loneliness to Absolute Happiness

By Navakishori Devi Dasi

Single people surrounded by music, movies and Tv Shows showing satisfying relationships can’t help but notice their own lack of a relationship. They may feel that they will never be happy without one or are “falling behind.” To others, the lack of a relationship brings up painful feelings of unworthiness and shame because they feel undesirable.These reasons explain part of the problem. However a

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The Government’s Duty: To Teach Krishna Consciousness

By Chandrashekhara Acharya Dasa

Why the secular state is missing the point.

In September 2005, the French diplomatic magazine Label France published an article entitled, “One Hundred Years of Secularism‚ A la Française.” It describes the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the 1905 law that officially separated the Church from the State. The author of the article writes, “Secularism facilitates the peaceful co-existence of all spir

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Inspection of Sandstone Work in Jaipur. TOVP

Muted tones of sandstone will be used at the foot of the temple as a symbol of strength, shouldering the weight of the temple. The subtle beauty of the Sandstone will wrap the base of the temple all around, inspiring a contemplative mood in the pilgrims as they view the beautiful carvings along the parikrama. The intricate jali will serve as lungs breathing air for the ground floor.

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Currently, work is ongoing at a manufacturing unit in Jaipur, aiming

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Maryam Asif Siddiqui, winner of Bhagavad Gita Champion League Conducted by ISKCON 

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Gita Champions League(GCL) is a Bhagvad Gita contest organized by ISKCON Chowpatty since last 4 years.

This year 2015, the winner of the contest was Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui, aged 12 from Mira Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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The President of India, Shri Narendra Modi meeting with Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui, winner of the GCL Competition 2015 organized by ISKCON Chowpatty along with h

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Kalash – Preparation Works has Begun! TOVP

We are now at the final stage of the main dome construction. Preparation works has began for the Kalash and the Chakra!

Looking at this image, you can really see how big is the Kalash by comparing the proportions of the people and the Kalash. Standing at 277 feet (84.4 meters) from the ground, it gazes upon us in great splendor.

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Last evening we were invited to our family friend's house-warming ceremony where we performed ecstatic kirtan, danced to our hearts content while chanting the holy names of the Lord, relished nectarean spiritual discourse - remembering the sweet pastimes of Lord Krishna and finally savoured delicious prasad prepared by all of us. My friend has recently shifted to Mumbai from California. Her cute 6 year old daughter had been dancing all throughout my kirtan. She seemed to have developed affinity
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