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By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 25 Jun 2011
A scene from the film
ISKCON Italy’s flagship center, the rural community of Villa Vrindavana, was thrust into the public’s attention when the TV show 24/7 chose it as the focus of one of its episodes [1] this spring.
Based on Morgan Spurlock’s US series 30 Days, 24/7 sees actress Laura Gauthier immerse herself for a week in various lifestyles which are unfamiliar to her, and often extreme. She serves as assistant to fashion designer Frankie M
By Tattvavit Das for ISKCON News on 30 Jun 2011
The book`s cover
ISKCON-founder A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s name and fame is highlighted in a book called Hindu Visions of the Sacred, by A.L. Dallapiccola, published by the British Museum Press. The ninety-five-page book (6” x 7”) is richly illustrated. Vivid images of artistic works and sacred places appear on every right-hand page, and the text on every left-hand page explains key elements of the beliefs and practices of Hinduism.
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Millenniums ago there was a King named Indradyumna who was a great devoteeof Lord Krishna.
The king's priestly minister had informed the king that Lord Krishna waspresent on earth in his Deity form known as Nila Madhava.
When the King heard this news he asked his minister to find Lord NilaMadhava for him.
After a great deal of searching and endeavor the minister finally found thatLord Nila Madhava was in a cave being secretly worshiped by the leader of avillage of pig farmers.
After some in
RATH PAR BAITHE NANDKUMAR....
SAH SUBHADRA ARU BALDAAU ANUPAM CHABI TUMHAR..
DEV MUNI DARSHAN KO AAYE KAR RAHE JAY JAYKAAR...
MUKT HUE JIN DARSHAN PAAYE KAR RAHE MANGLACHAAR
NRITYA KARAT SRI GAUR MANBHAAVAN BEHTI ASHRU DHAAR..
DAS KAMALCHABHI NIRKHAT MOHIT JAVE SAD BALIHAAR..
OH NOW..THE SON OF MAHARAJ NANDA HAS BEEN SEATED ON HIS CHARIOT WITH HIS SISTER SRI SUBHADRA DEVI AND WITH HIS BROTHER..SRI BALRAM...THEIR APPEARENCE COULD NOT BE COMPARED TO ANYTHING ELSE...ALL THE SAGES AND DEMIGODS HAVE APPEA
OFFERING OF THE RESULTS From the Bhaktivinode Thakura Monthly Sankirtana Festival of 2011
Offered June 30, 2011
We offer our respectful obeisances unto his Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura whose disappearance day we are observing here today.
Our respectful obeisances are unto you O Vaishnav Thakur, the Great Acharya and 7th Goswami, empowered by Krishna, who envisioned the cooperative spreading of the message of Lord Caitanya all over the world by people of all nations.
You revived the San
A man just got married and was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat when suddenly a great storm arose. The man was a warrior, but the woman became very much afraid because it seemed almost hopeless -- THE BOAT WAS SMALL AND THE STORM WAS REALLY HUGE, AND ANY MOMENT THEY WERE GOING TO BE DROWNED. But the man sat silently, calm and quiet, as if nothing was happening. The woman was trembling and she said, "Are you not afraid? This may be our last moment of life! IT DOES
Verse 55
tat kaishoran tachcha vaktrâravindan
tat kârunyan te cha leelâ-katâkshâ,
tat soundaryam sâ cha manda-smita-shrih
satyam satyan durlabhan daivate’pi.55.
Translation
That kishor-form of Sri Krishna, that lotus like face, that compassion, those loving glances, that beauty, that radiant smile – truly truly they are beyond the reach of even the celestial beings.
Rare….rarer……..rarest !!!!
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n the beginning of his explanation Srila Krishnadâs Kavirâj Goswâmi says: We have relished the sphurt
kara-kamala-dala-kalita-lalita-tara vamshi-
kala-ninada-galad-amrita-ghana-sarasi deve,
sahaja-rasa-bhara-bharita-dara-hasita-vithi-
-satata-bahad-adhara-mani-madhurimani liye.52.
Translation
He is like luscious lake of sweetness!!!
He is holding the flute to His lotus-face and its resonance is pouring forth Amritam, so much so, that it is creating a deep lake; His lips are sweetly coloured with natural ras-full soft smiles – may my innermost mind absorb in That God. 52.
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arlier Sri Krishna had s
Verse 53
kusuma-shara-shara-samara-kupita-mada-gopi-
kucha-kalasa-ghusrina-rasa-lasad-urasi deve,
mada-mudita-mridu-hasita-mushita-shashi-shobhâ,
muhuh-adhika-mukha-kamala-madhurimani liye
Translation- His chest is decorated with designs of kumkum-ras that is hidden in between the breasts of the love-intoxicated Gopis who are struck by the flower–tipped arrows of the Love-god. After embracing them He is inebriated with bliss. His soft smile puts the beauty of the full moon to shame and the s
Ratha yatra at Rijeka,Croatia
Dear devotees Hare Krsna!
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
We are happy to inform you that our 9th year jubilee Ratha-yatra festival in Rijeka will be taking place on Saturday, 2nd of July. The procession will proceed by the already established route: from the fountain on Jelachich trg (square) by way of whole Korzo to the fountain on Jadranski trg (in front of Erste Bank); and going back to Radio Rijeka on Korzo – to the location wh
ISKCON Italy’s flagship center, the rural community of Villa Vrindavana, was thrust into the public’s attention when the TV show 24/7 chose it as the focus of one of its episodes this spring.
Based on Morgan Spurlock’s US series 30 Days, 24/7 sees actress Laura Gauthier immerse herself for a week in various lifestyles which are unfamiliar to her, and often extreme. She serves as assistant to fashion designer Frankie Morello during Milan Fashion Week, works on an MSC Cruise ship, trains for her f
Dear esteemed servants of lotus feet of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
The Marketplace for Holy Name is open and we are pleased to write to you that more than 1,580 devotees over 50 countries have distributed over 39,000 books as of now. More scores are coming in and request you to report your score Immediately if you have not done to get Counted.
All of you have been involved in this MahaYagna in past few weeks, and have tirelessly
When you advance in Krishna Consciousness every moment will be an experience of joy. If you are truly Krishna Conscious, no matter where you are, no matter how difficult things may be, even if you are being criticized, you will be really joyful. If we follow the instructions of the scriptures devotional life will become a joyful journey. In Krsna Consciousness the beginning may be a little difficult, but you will see as time passes, as you understand more & more about the science of devotional l
The Blind Well
Once a prince went to forest for hunting. Suddenly a tiger attacked him. Prince fell down from his horse. As his bow was not in his hand, he quickly ran to save his life. While running, his feet got stuck in a creeper and he fell into a dry blind well. As he was felling down, he managed to hold two tree branches, which were hanging into the well. He looked up and found that the tiger is waiting for him on the top of the well. As his eyes got accustomed to see in dark, he found two
Letter to Aniruddha Das, June 16, 1968
"So the purport is that everything should be offered very cleanly and pure things should be given. If a preparation is cooked all together, then offer all together. But if it is prepared separately, then the milk, the sugar and the cereal should be offered separately. But if the milk, sugar and grains are all cooked together, that can be done. (Everything should be prepared very carefull
• Krishna and His name are non-different (Namo namino abhinatwa)
• The Lord's name has descended from Goloka (Goloker premadhana harinaam
sankitan)
• Invested with the Lord's spiritual potency
• Purifies the heart and mind
• The chanting process is simple, sublime, and all-auspicious; even a child can take
part
• Frees one from sinful reaction and material bondage;
• Chanting "Rama" gives the same result as chanting the 1000 names of Vishnu
• Chanting on
Question: How to Be Aloof from Aloofness? |
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Why are we trying to find happiness in the material world even if there isn't any? How can Krishna consciousness teach me how to remain aloof from aloofness? How can I control my mind in a manner that is favorable for Krishna consciousness? Can you point towards any verse in Bhagavad Gita directing towards this? |
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Answer: Engage Whole World in Krishna's Service |
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Because our nature is to always enjoy happiness we naturally try to find happiness in this mat |
In this material world everyone is looking for prestige, but no matter how much prestige they may accrue, they will still be completely humiliated by unavoidable death. And in due course of time all the reputations of even history's most prestigious heroes will vanish into oblivion. The pure devotees, on the other hand, are not seeking personal prestige. They simply desire to spread the name and fame of Lord Sri Krishna all over the world. But because Krishna desires that His pure devotees shoul
Srila Prabhupada flew to Auckland -- alone. Due to a mix-up in ticketing and a cancelled flight, Prabhupada's secretary, servant, and Sanskrit editor were temporarily stranded in Sydney. Krsna Tulasi and Jagattarini, who had both arrived in Auckland a few days before, had been busy making final arrangements for Srila Prabhupada's comfort which included the airport reception, transport to the temple, and cooking.
A small band of devotees held a kirtana before
