By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda,
Founder and Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
The transcendental vibration established by the chanting of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare is the sublime method for reviving our transcendental consciousness. As living spiritual souls, we are all originally Krishna Conscious entities, but due to our association with matter since time immemorial
In this world of Maya, which is averse to the Lord, full of trials and tribulations, only patience, humility and respect for others are our friends for Hari bhajana. - Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
Govinda Swami: I made a terrible mistake yesterday evening after having experienced nectar at Srila Bhaktisiddhanta’s home.
I came back to my room and read the news of the strife, and death, in Kiev, Ukraine.
I understand that without knowledge of the science of the soul and the soul’s eternal relation to God, life in this world is an blazing fire which ends with our bodies being burned to ashes in the flames of death.
No one; no political party, no regime, no dictator, no fair and just lead
HH Bhakti Purusottama Swami: Because we are celebrating Kirtan Mela, so these 4-5 days, we are instructed to speak on the glories of the Holy Name. So in this regard, I have chosen one verse for today, the last verse of Srimad Bhagavatam. 12th Canto, text number 23. The conclusion of Bhagavatam and the conclusion of all Vedic literatures is been described in this verse.
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
nama-sankirtanam yasya
sarva-papa pr
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
When we're ready, Krsna will release us from the grip of illusion and bring us to His world of freedom.
A lecture given in New York, July 25, 1966
janma karma ca me divyam
evam yo vetti tattvatah
tyaktva deham punar janma
naiti mam eti so 'rjuna
"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
The Supreme Truth is known as Ajita the unconquerable but Lord
Krsna reveals how He can be conquered.
ananya-cetah satatam
yo mam smarati nityasah
tasyaham sulabhah partha
nitya-yuktasya yoginah
"For one who always remembers Me without deviation, I am easy to obtain, O son of Prtha, because of his constant engagement in devotional service." Bhagavad-gita 8.14
YESTERDAY WE
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna , Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Although God has given us all facilities to live peacefully on this earth, cultivate Krsna consciousness, and finally to come to Him, in this age we're unfortunate. We are short-lived, and there are so many people without food, shelter, married life, or defense from the onslaught
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
Supreme Enchanter of the Soul
Cupid's arrows can no longer pierce our hearts when we become attracted to Krsna.
In this material world everyone is attracted by sex. This is a fact. As the Srimad-Bhagavatam says, yan maithunadi-grhamedhi-sukham hi tuccham: "The happiness the so-called happiness of household life begins from maithuna, or sexual intercourse."
Generally, a
Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada
At the Society's center in Los Angeles. November 1968
brahma-bhutah prasannatma
na socati na kanksati
samah sarvesu bhutesu
mad-bhaktim labhate param
"One who is transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. He never laments or desires to have anything; he is equally disposed toward every living entity. In that state he achieves
HH Jayapataka Swami: So you were hearing HH Radhanath Swami. I put myself after him because I thought in case I get delayed, I will buffer. But I forgot he is a difficult act to follow. (chuckles) and then he embarrassed me right in front of me. [laughter)]
In this verse we see that Krishna doesn’t have to do anything, He has His energies who are happy to do all His bidding. So they manifest the material world, spiritual world, do all the things needed. So what does He do? So what does Lord
Adi Sankaracharya's
Shivananda Lahari
[Waves of the Bliss of Shiva]
[This is one of the greatest poetic prayer couched in an undercurrent of practical philosophy by Sri.Adhi Sankara Bhagawat pada. Unlike Soundrya Lahari, this stotra does not seem to have tantric implication. It is more simpler and enriched with several alankaras (Figure of Speech). Any one reading this and understanding it would definitely become a richer man-rich because of the peace, steadfast mind and knowledge of God and Phi
Introduction:
Soundarya Lahari meaning waves of beauty consists of two parts viz. Ananda Lahari meaning waves of happiness (first 41 stanzas) and Soundarya Lahari (the next 59 stanzas). It is believed that Lord Ganesha himself has etched the Ananda Lahari on Mount Meru (Some people believe that Sage Pushpa Dhantha did the etching). It was read from there by Sage Gouda Pada who taught it to Adhi Sankara. Adhi Sankara himself added the rest of the 59 stanzas and completed it. These 100 stanzas are
INTRODUCTOIN TO SREE KRISHNA AND RAMA KARNAMRUTHAM
THERE ARE TWO BEAUTIFUL AND DELECTABLE STOTRAS ON KRISHNA AND RAMA BY SRI LEELA SUKHAR OF KERALA AND ONE OF THE FORMER PEETATHIPATIS OF KANCHI SANKARACHARYA'S LINEAGE RESPECTIVELY .ON THIS V DAY OF DHATHU SAMVATSARA NAAVARATHRI . LET US MEDITATE ON THESE TWO MASTER EULOGIES ON SRIMAN NARAYANA.
BOTH THE AUTHORS WERE OF SAIVITE FAITH AND WERE EXEMPLAARS OF THE FAMOUS ADAGE ON SAMA RASAM KNOWN AS "ANTHA: SAAKTHO, BAHIRSAIVO, VYAVAHAARESHU VAISHN
II Shree Krishna Chalisa II
श्री कृष्णा चालीसा
Doha
Banshi shobhit kar madhur, nil jalaj tanu shyam.
Arun adhar janu bimba phal, nayan kamal abhiram.
Puran Indu Arvind mukh, pitambar suchi saj.
Jai Man Mohan Madan chhavi,Krishiaachandra maharaj.
Jai jai Yadunandan jag vandan. Jai Vasudev Devki nandan.
Jai Yashoda sut Nandadulare. Jai prabhu bhaktan ke rakhvare.
Jai Natanagar Nag nathaiya. Krishna Kanhaiya dhenu charaiya.
Puni nakh par Prabhu Girivar dharo. Ao dinan-kasht nivaro.
Banshi madhur
Tri Vedi Sandhya Vandanam
Introduction
Sandhya Vandanam literally means either Salutation to the goddess of Dawn and
dusk or the prayers done during dawn and dusk. Hindus considered the period just
before dawn and just after dusk as well as the exact period of noon, as extremely
suitable for meditation. All Brahmins after Upanayanam (prescribed to be done at
the age of seven), were required to do these prayers without fail. Essentially these
prayers are offering oblations to the devas (argh
INTRODUCTOIN TO SREE KRISHNA AND RAMA KARNAMRUTHAM
THERE ARE TWO BEAUTIFUL AND DELECTABLE STOTRAS ON KRISHNA AND RAMA BY SRI LEELA SUKHAR OF KERALA AND ONE OF THE FORMER PEETATHIPATIS OF KANCHI SANKARACHARYA'S LINEAGE RESPECTIVELY .ON THIS V DAY OF DHATHU SAMVATSARA NAAVARATHRI . LET US MEDITATE ON THESE TWO MASTER EULOGIES ON SRIMAN NARAYANA.
BOTH THE AUTHORS WERE OF SAIVITE FAITH AND WERE EXEMPLAARS OF THE FAMOUS ADAGE ON SAMA RASAM KNOWN AS "ANTHA: SAAKTHO, BAHIRSAIVO, VYAVAHAARESHU VAISHN
Thulasi Stotram [This prayer is addressed to Thulasi (ocimum sanctum) called in English as the sacred Basil. She is also called Vrinda. This plant is considered to be an incarnation of the consort of Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that if the leaves of Thulasi are offered to Lord Vishnu, he would bless us with all that we want. There are many mythological tales associated with Thulasi. There is more than one mythological version relating to the origin of the Thulasi plant. One is that Sri Lakshmi
श्री गजेन्द्र मोक्ष श्री शुक उवाच
एवं व्यवसितो बुद्धया समाधाय मनो ह्रदि।
जजाप परमं जाप्यं प्राग्जन्मन्यनुशिक्षितम् ॥1॥
श्री शुकदेवजी ने कहा-
बुद्धि के द्वारा निश्चय करके तथा मन को ह्रदय में स्थिर करके वह गजराज अपने पूर्वजन्म में सीखकर कण्ठस्थ किये हुए सर्वश्रेष्ठ एवं बार-बार दोहराने योग्य निम्नलिखित स्तोत्र का मन-ही-मन पाठ करने लगा।।१।।
गजेन्द्र उवाच
ॐ नमो भगवते तस्मै यत एतच्चिदात्मकम् ।
पुरुषायादिबीजाय परेशायाभिधीमहि॥2॥
जिनके प्रवेश करने पर (जिनकी चेतना को पाकर) ये जड शरीर और मन आदि भी चेतन बन
Is distributing Srila Prabhupada's books just a leftover from the past? Is it relevant in ISKCON today?
For the answer look to Srila Prabhupada's words and look all around.
Srila Prabhupada was very clear that he wanted distribution of his books to continue.
"So please, I beg you, continue distributing my books in this way and Krsna will pour His blessings upon you all."
Srila Prabhupada BEGGED us to distribute his books, and why? Look all around to see. Everyone is full of intense suffering. S
