Mayapur Departure/U.S. Arrival – Maya Tests Us
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 10th in Mayapur, Jananivas prabhu and Vraja Vilas, to the nectarine sound of Krishna Kirtan, departed for the U.S. in a grand procession carrying with us the divine Padukas of Lord Nityananda and Sitari of Lord Nrsinghadeva.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the U.S. in 2015 (also officially pronounced the Year of the TOVP by GBC Chairman Praghosa prabhu), we are scheduled
TEXT 22
adesa-kale yad danam
apatrebhyas ca diyate
asat-krtam avajnatam
tat tamasam udahrtam
SYNONYMS
adesa--unpurified place; kale--unpurified time; yat--that which;danam--charity; upatrebhyah--to unworthy persons; ca--also; diyate--is given; asat-krtam--without respect; avajnatam--without proper attention; tat--that; tamasam--in the mode of darkness; udahrtam--is said to be.
TRANSLATION
And charity performed at an improper place and time and given to unworthy persons without respect and with contem
In honor of the passing of our dear Godsister, Nandalal Dasi ACBSP
By Deena Bandhu Das
In honor of the passing of our dear Godsister, Nandalal Dasi, here is part of a manuscript she wrote about her dandauti parikrama of Govardhan. Many thanks to Annabelle Anavadyangi Dasi Younger!
My dear Godsister Nandalal departed this world this morning (March 16, 2015), an auspicious Ekadasi. She would have turned 73 in May. Here is a document she wrote of an important event in her life.
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Harinama in Radhakunda by HH Janananda Goswami
We did Harinama Sankirtana at Radha kund and we where very lucky because HH Janananda Goswami joined us this day! (15.03.2015 ) Shri Harinama Sankirtana yajna ki Jai!
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Harinama in Radhakunda by HH Janananda Goswami
We did Harinama Sankirtana at Radha kund and we where very lucky because HH Janananda Goswami joined us this day! (15.03.2015 ) Shri Harinama Sankirtana yajna ki Jai!
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HH Indradyumna Swami's health update.
Indradyumna Swami: Dear devotees,
Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I would like to thank all of you for your concern, your care and especially your prayers during these last few days. As my dear friend Govinda Swami reported, I was recently diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer, but the small malignant mole was successfully removed and further testing showed the cancer had not spread anywhere at all. I am presently r
ISKCON Chowpatty Celebrated 123rd Youth Program Named "Prerana - A festival of inspiration" at Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple on 14th March 2015
Promotional Video of IYS Prerna
Highlights of the Youth Festival
What are those master strokes in this
By Mahatma Dasa
Depression and feelings of unworthiness are usually associated with failures and setbacks in life. An unsuccessful person, struggling to survive in a competitive world, feels doubtful about his or her competence and may feel depressed and unworthy. In fast-paced cities like Mumbai, work pressure and the race to the top are making people a clinically depressed lot, say psychiatrists. The increase of mental disorders and suicide is testimony to this phenome
An average man spends his entire life collecting “pure” muck! In the traditional sense what the world knows as “Education” is in fact “Avidya” or deep ignorance.
Holy Places where Srimati Sita Devi ( Consort of Lord Sri Ram) Dis-appeared from this material world
Place where sita mata entered the earth
tree under which she did tapasya everyday In bithur(kanpur)
Place where dhruva was born and later ruled for 36000 yrs
Arrows found in excavation.....arrows used by luv kush
More than inviting sinful reactions,offenses can uproot and destroy the tender devotional creeper we are struggling to cultivate.
Beware of the Following Actions : It is indicated herein that if there is negligence on the part of the priest, the demigods do not accept their share in sacrifices. Similarly, in devotional service there are offenses known as seva-aparadha. Those who are engaged
According to some calculations the world was supposed to end on the 20 December 2012 (20-12- 2012)! It was a Mayan (old South America) theory. Perhaps the numbers arranged in this fashion had something to do with this prediction. Anyway, if you are still reading this in the New Year 2013 then it is obvious that the world did not end.
And you are ready to face the daily grind in your specific part of the cosmos.
Talking about predictions, t
Recently, I set up a book table at a Festival of Colors in San Bernadino, California. An older, wealthy looking American man and his younger, Latino wife approached the book table. The wife became attracted to the books but the huband was disinterested. So he kept coming up with excuses, like, "Honey, are you sure you will read it? Are you sure you want to carry this book around all day? I don't have any cash right now to make a donation."
So they left without buying a book. As I was packing up
Hare Krishna.
16th March, 2015. Gurgaon
I had the good fortune to visit Sri Vrindavan Dhama the last Saturday. It was an impromptu visit, more to attend enlightening classes of Srimati Mataji than my attraction for Dhama.
As I paid obeisances to deities at home, I prayed to Srila Prabhupada in particular to please bless me with constant association of devotees on this trip. Let me share some beautiful realisations I had.
I shared in my previous blogs that I am hearing Brahma Samhita seminar by HH T
Gopinath Deity of Srila Govinda Ghosh at Agradvipa
Srila Govinda Ghosh was intimate associate of Lord Caitanya, was known for his sweet kirtanas at the annual Jagannatha Puri Ratha-yatra festival. Lord Caitanya would at once begin to dance whenever Govinda Ghosh would sing. Govinda Ghosh and his brothers Vasudeva and Madhava are eternal associates of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. (See Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Adi-lila 10.115, 11.14-15, and 11.88.)
TEXT 21
yat tu pratyupakarartham
phalam uddisya va punah
diyate ca pariklistam
tad danam rajasam smrtam
SYNONYMS
yat--that which; tu--but; prati-upakara-artham--for the sake of getting some return; phalam--result; uddisya--desiring; va--or; punah--again; diyate--is given in charity; ca--also; pariklistam--grudgingly;tat--that; danam--charity; rajasam--in the mode of passion; smrtam--is understood to be.
TRANSLATION
But charity performed with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruiti
The second verse of the Srimad Bhagavatham , the spotless world scripture says that almost all world religious activities are materially motivated.
Mumbai City Celebrates Rath Yatra in More than 25 places each year.
Mumbai City Celebrates Rath Yatra in More than 25 places each year. It seems that Lord Jagannath is reaching every nook and corner of Mumbai City to bestow his unlimited mercy. This is only possible due to causless mercy of Srila Prabhupada and all Guru Maharaj. Thanks to devotees from Mumbai ISKCON temples and Mumbai preaching centers.
This Rath Yatra festival is celebrated in more than 25 places in Mumbai City. These Places i
Please accept my obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
In our effort to keep the worldwide devotees informed about the TOVP North American Tour we have created a special page on our website. Additionally, a Daily Diary Section is being included on that Page for each of the 108 days of our tour. We would like to encourage you to also do the same as we will be sending you the Daily Diaries along with photos. You can decide if you want to use the emailed article and photos or use the Diary
