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Appointment with Krishna 6/12
(Compiled from notes on lectures of H. H. Mahavishnu Goswami)
We continue with the topic "Appointment with Krishna", the wonderful nectarean instructions flowing from the lotus mouth of our beloved Gurudeva without any cessation. We are very fortunate to have Maharaj’s association again as he was returning back from London to Nasik via Abu Dhabi. Maharaja was to change flights in Abu Dhabi in two hours time ga
Just as the ocean gives water to the cloud and the water of the cloud is then offered back to ocean, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu revealed the categorical levels of transcendental spiritual goals of life through Ramananda Rai. In the Madhya Lila of Srimad Bhagvatam, the story of this historical discussion is revealed. It’s very interesting. Our acharyas have contemplated, studied and preached form these words for many centuries. In fact, when Srila Prabhupada first came to America at 26, 2nd avenue
So generally, in this material world, everyone is using the senses for sense gratification. That's all. That is their bondage. That is maya, illusion. And when he comes to Krsna consciousness, purified, when he understands that actually these senses are meant for satisfying Krsna, then he's liberated person, mukta. Mukta-purusa. Liberated person.
By H.D.G. Srila Prabhupada
If one eats too austerely, or if in the name of selflessness one accepts impure food, surely one loses control of the mind.
On the other hand, if one eats food that is excessively fatty or rich there will be an unwanted increase in sleep and semen, and thus the mind and speech will be overwhelmed by the modes of passion and ignorance.
Srimad Bhagavatam 11.7.39
If we can practice accepting only remnants of food offered to Krsna, it is possible to get free from maya’s victimization. Vegetables, grain
Appointment with Krishna 5/12
(Compiled from notes on lectures of H. H. Mahavishnu Goswami)
During his recent visit to Abu Dhabi our beloved Guru Maharaja was extremely appreciative of the two rhymes composed by His Grace Atma Prasad Prabhu and taught to the children of Prahlad International School in Rajkot. Maharaja made all of us recite the rhymes many times here. Maharaja insisted that it is our duty to pass on the eternal culture to o
Another fine morning the sun rises, the sky is beautiful, the smell of life is all around, life is picking up its pace and the nature with its laws has made everything perfect. It’s another day and holds a purpose of things to be done for every moment is precious for it makes time the most valuable commodity which cannot be afford to lost, neither is it possible to grasp and hold it tight to stop it from slipping away. What is to be done with these moments to make the best deal to earn the highe
The mercy of Krishna and rendering of devotional service, all these help one give up the association of non-devotees and material opulence awarded by the external energy, Maya. A pure devotee is never attracted by material opulence, for he understands that wasting time to acquire material opulence is a misuse of the gift of human life.
Chaitanya Charithaamrutha, Madhya Leela, 24.104
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Verse: Srimad Bhagavatam 4.12.26
H H Lokanath Swami Maharaj sings “Jaya Jaya Jagannatha Sachira Nandana” and then “Jaya Radha Madhava” followed by the “Hare Krishna” maha mantra.
anasthitam te pitrubhir
anyair apy aìga karhicit
atishtha jagatam vandyam
tad vishnoh paramam padam
Dear King Dhruva, neither your forefathers, nor anyone else before you ever achieved such a transcendental planet. The planet known as Vishnloka, where Lord Vishnu personally resides, is the highest of all. It is worshipable b
Therefore a sane man is always conscious that "Whatever I have got in my possession, first of all, this body and senses, they are actually not mine. I have given all these possessions for utility. So if ultimately everything belongs to Krsna, why it is not utilized for Krsna?" That is Krsna consciousness. That is Krsna consciousness. That is intelligence.
By H.D.G.Srila Prabhupada
The Barsana Eye Camp is the rarest of social work efforts Krishna conscious doctors administering to Krishna conscious patients, in Krishna’s land. Or, rather more specifically, the land where Srimati Radharani, Lord Krishna’s eternal consort, spent her childhood.
It all began in 1989, when a group of young medical students from Mumbai, who had just gotten their degrees, visited the holy town on pilgrimage.
“We saw that many people there suffered from cataracts, a clouding of the clear lens in the
Bhagavad Darishanam the Tamil edition of the Back to Godhead has received an award for its outstanding performance in the magazine field.
On Monday, January 30th, 2012, All India Sivaji Fine Arts Club Society and Murumalarchi Arts Academy of Chennai jointly presented an award giving ceremony for outstanding personalities in various walks of life at the prestigious Kamarajar Arangam, Chennai.
Dr. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan the Vice-Chancellor of MGR Medical University, Mr. R.Kannan Adityan the directo
Srila Jiva Gosvami comments that bhakti may be divided into two divisions:
(1) santata, devotional service that continues incessantly with faith and love, and
(2) kadacitki, devotional service that does not continue incessantly but is sometimes awakened.
Incessantly flowing devotional service (santata) may also be divided into two categories:
(1) service performed with slight attachment and
(2) spontaneous devotional service.
Intermittent devotional service (kadacitki) may be divided into three catego
Appointment with Krishna 4/12
(Compiled from notes on lectures of H. H. Mahavishnu Goswami)
We are continuing the topic "Appointment with Krishna", the nectarean instructions flowing like a river from our beloved Gurudev’s lotus mouth incessantly and thereby the living entities scorched by the severe heat of material existence get the ultimate respite. As stated by Srila Prabhupada the nectarean flow of devotional service is so potent that
Oh my beautiful darling Krsna,
The dearest to me, my most beloved,
With the eyes as beautiful as lotus and hands as soft as silk,
With the heart the purest of all and kindness the greatest of all,
Embrace me and fill me with your divine love,
For, your care is all I want and your protection is all I need.
You have always been so kind to me, the most merciful,
Giving me more than I can ever ask for.
But these material things take me away from you;
I do not wish to have the biggest palace or the fastest p
In this world of anxiety and FEAR
Where some kind of misery is always so NEAR
Where smiles and giggles are interspersed with a TEAR
Where sometimes the burden of uncertainty gets difficult to BEAR
There is only one thing you can do right my DEAR
Surrender to the Lord with all your GEAR
To His instructions lend your EAR
Listen to His Message loud and CLEAR
Only His sweet pastimes you must HEAR
Make a sincere devotee your PEER
The dust of Vrindavan on your body you should SMEAR
A Vaishnava attire is what yo
If we have developed proper attitude, if we have cleansed or purified our heart, if we
have considerably detached ourselves from material attachments and detached ourselves
from the propensity for sense gratification and if we have considerably maintained or
advanced ourselves in spiritual lives, then at the time of death we will pass the exam, just
like a good student who has prepared through out the year will pass the exam with flying
colours. But a student who has gone to school but who doesn
Srila Prabhupada conversation June 6, 1976
Devotee: Because sadhana-bhakti is a gradual process, they immediately want the highest perfection quickly.
Srila Prabhupada: That is the danger. But if they at once go to rasa-lila, because they are not trained up neither they are liberated, they'll think this rasa-lila is just like our young boys, young girls mix together, have sex like that. So it is supported our.... "Why should
we restrict to no illicit sex, no this, no rules and regulations? We sh
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