Prabhupada:The first business is to fix up the mind at the lotus feet of Krsna. Then engage the tongue in describing the activities of Krsna. Therefore Krsna has acted in so many ways so that we can remember the history of the activities of Krsna and discuss it. Vacamsi vaikuntha-gunanuvarnane. Then the legs should be used for going to the temple. Hands should be used for cleansing the temple. Nose should be used for smelling the flowers offered to Krsna. Ears should be used for hearing about Kr
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Lecture on ISKCON the embodiment of the Visva Vaisnava Raja Sabha by Sivarama Swami on 01 June 2014 at Budapest
(Sivarama Swami was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1949. In 1956, during the failed Hungarian revolution, he emigrated with his family to Canada. Sivarama Swami first came in contact with the books of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1970, becoming an initiated disciple of Prabhupada in 1973.)
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Lecture on Krishna is everything by HG Urmila Mataji on 13 Mar 2013 at Vrindavan
(HG Urmila Mataji has mainly served ISKCON since 1973 till the present time as book distributor, assistant secretary for the BBT, pujari, temple cook, actress, writer, traveling preacher, editor of BTG since 1990, primary and secondary teacher for 27 years, school principle for 18 years, member of Sastric Advisory Council to the GBC. )
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Lecture on Do Not Compromise by Giriraj Swami on 01 June 2006 at Baltimore
(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 Demigods appeal to show the form of the Lord by HH Romapada Swami in 28 May 2014 at Los Angeles
(Romapada Swami‘s first encounter with Krishna consciousness came in Buffalo, in the shape of a lecture at the State University of New York in 1969. The lecturer was His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The following year, Romapada Swami joined the movement in Boston and was initiated in 1971.)
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Lecture on Spiritual Attachment to cure Material Attachment by HG Urmila Mataji on 03 Oct 2013 at Hawaii
(HG Urmila Mataji has mainly served ISKCON since 1973 till the present time as book distributor, assistant secretary for the BBT, pujari, temple cook, actress, writer, traveling preacher, editor of BTG since 1990, primary and secondary teacher for 27 years, school principle for 18 years, member of Sastric Advisory Council to the GBC. )
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Lecture on Panihati Festival by HH Kadamba Kanana Swami at ISKOCN Bhaktivedanta Manor on 13 June 2014
(HH Kadamba Kanana Swami coordinated the construction of Srila Prabhupada’s samadhi in Mayapur. He took sannyasa in 1997 and is now an initiating guru.)
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Lecture on Installation of Lord Jagannath - Snan Yatra by HH Bhakti Charu Swami on 30 June 2007 at Ujjain
(Bhakti Charu Swami is from a Bengali family and spent most of his early childhood in urban Kolkata. He met with Srila Prabhupada at the end of 1976 after a long and intense search for a spiritual teacher. This initial meeting resulted in Bhakti Charu Swami being assigned to translate the books of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust into the Bengali language.)
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Lecture on Lord Caitanyas Teachings by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami on 16 May 2014 at ISKCON Silicon Valley
(His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami appeared in this world in 1957 in England. He joined the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London in 1975 and was initiated in that year with the name Ilapati dasa by ISKCON's founder-acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.)
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Dear devotees,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
"Witness to a Temple" by Madri devi dasi is an Auckland ISKCON history. This book, softbound with 406 pages and 150 pages of photographs, will bring back memories to the older devotees, and serve as an inspiration to devotees who are new to Krishna consciousness. It is an ideal book for families and friends, demonstrating the lifestyle, ideals and philosophy of Hare Krishna devotees.
The first part of the book t
Dear devotees, Hare Krsna!
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
It is our great pleasure to announce ISKCON MAYAPUR's 2nd annual six day Kartik Navadwip Mandal Parikrama during the most auspicious month of Kartik (organized by the Mayapur Chadnra's). The Parikram begins on October 22nd and will end on October 29th, 2014.
There will be two days break, one for Goverdhan puja (24th October) and the other for Srila Prabhupada's disappearance day (27th October), so t
During darsana in the afternoon Srila Prabhupada was praising Mr. Sethi. He is a Punjabi, and they are famous for their ksatriya traditions. While Mr. Sethi humbly listened at his side, Srila Prabhupada told us about his bravery during the days of the partition and Indian independence. In the conFlict between Hindus and Muslims there were many acts of terror and unprovoked attacks. Sethiji had a sword that he carried for defense. One time, he was walking along a road and several Muslims suddenl
The Great Mantra for Mystic Meditation: Opening the Lotus of Good Fortune by HG Urmila Mataji
TEXT 40
nanto 'sti mama divyanam
vibhutinam parantapa
esa tuddesatah prokto
vibhuter vistaro maya
SYNONYMS
na--nor; antah--a limit; asti--is there; mama--My; divyanam--divine; vibhutinam--opulences; parantapa--O conqueror of the enemies; esah--all this; tu--that; uddesatah--examples; proktah--spoken; vibhuteh--opulences; vistarah--expanded; maya--by Me.
TRANSLATION
O mighty conqueror of enemies, there is no end to My divine manifestations. What I have spoken to you is but a mere indication of My in
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At the beginning of the process of creation, Lord Brahma created the ‘Four Kumaras’ or the ‘Chatursana’. As the Four Kumaras were born from the mind by just a desire (manas) of Brahma they are referred to as his Manasaputras. Their names are : Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanat Kumara.
When the four Kumaras came into existence, they were all embodiments of pure qualities. They did not have an
Lecture on Transcend all the Planets by Bir Krishna Goswami on 05 May 2014 at ISKCON New Goloka
(Bir Krishna Goswami became a member of the Krishna conscious community in Gainesville, Florida in 1971. Shortly thereafter, he was initiated as Srila Prabhupada’s disciple.)
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Lecture on Krishna's relationship with his devotees by HG Urmila Mataji on 08 May 2014 at Germany
(HG Urmila Mataji has mainly served ISKCON since 1973 till the present time as book distributor, assistant secretary for the BBT, pujari, temple cook, actress, writer, traveling preacher, editor of BTG since 1990, primary and secondary teacher for 27 years, school principle for 18 years, member of Sastric Advisory Council to the GBC. )
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Lecture on An Impetus to Eternal Life by Giriraj Swami on 03 June 2014 at ISKCON East Hartford
(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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Jagannath Rath Yatra and Snan Yatra by His Grace Nirantara Prabhu on 21 July 2013 at Los Angeles
(His Grace Nirantara Prabhu got his 2nd birth. From 1973 until 1980 he served the mission as a brahmacari in the capacity of book distribution, either directly or as a back-up helper. From 1980 until the present, he has tried to serve the will of Srila Prabhupada by preaching through lectures and music concerts. )
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In the Satya Yuga there was a king by name Manu. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu. His greatest desire was to see Lord Vishnu with his own eyes. For this he performed severe penances for thousands of years.
The Satya Yuga was about to end and a great flood was to come and destroy all the life on earth to start afresh for the next Yuga. Lord Brahma after a day full of creation, was tired. He
