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Glory of Holy Name

Glory of Holy Name
(Taken from the book Sri Bhajana Rahasya)

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The Visnu-rahasya states:
yad abhyarcya harim bhaktya
krte kratu-satair api
phalam prapnoty avikalam
kalau govinda-kirtanat

Whatever fruit can be obtained in Satya-yuga by devoutly performing austerities and so on for hundreds of years, can be obtained in the age of Kali simply by chanting the names of Sri Govinda.

satya-yuge sata sata yajne haryarcana
kalite govinda-name se phala-arjana

“The result received in Satya-yuga by meditation on Bhagav
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Vyasa Puja Offerring Letter

Dear Gurudev,

 

I wish that with your divine nectar, 
 
Grow like a gigantic Banyan tree and spread my roots deep into Krishna Consciousness, 
 
Be like a Jasmine, spreading fragrance of Krishna Consciousness to one and all
 
Be like a cow, eating grass(for survival) and give the Best to all and be the most Dear one to Krishna….
 
Be like a Lotus, taking the worst and give the best, remain uncontaminated even though living in the contaminated world, becoming qualified for offering to the feet of God,
 
Be

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How to perfect one's chanting?

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manah-samharanam saucam maunam mantrartha-cintanam
avyagratvam anirvedo japa-sampatti-hetavah


"In order to perfect one's chanting of japa, one needs to cultivate the following qualities:

control of the mind,

internal and external purity,

silence,

contemplation of the mantra's meaning,

patience,

and steadfastness." (Hari-bhakti-vilasa 17.129)

 

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Here manah-samharanam means to repeatedly bring the mind back when it wanders to sense objects.

 Avyagratva means that one should not rush one's chanting in order to

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Krishna-shaktir astu te!

 

Dear Devotees,

Jaya Srila Prabhupada. On the last day of 2010, I wish you all a wonderful Krishna conscious 2011. For me, the greatest and most inspiring challenge in the coming year is to strengthen ISKCON in the western world.

When I joined the movement in 1969, ISKCON seemed like a North American movement with branches in Europe, Australia and East Asia.

In 1970 Srila Prabhupada dramatically established ISKCON in India. The movement also spread throughout East and

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Relationships

The modes of ignorance is actually affecting our behaviour and it is very difficult in the association of the vaisnavas to learn how to behave properly. But this is exactly what we have to learn. We have to truly become favourably disposed to everyone That is when we see great personalities - that is their nature. They are favourably disposed to everyone, and you see someone like Prabhupada - even he could chastise someone, but they still felt that actually he is very very merciful

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Prayers to Sri Sri Radha-Krishna

Prayers to Sri Sri Radha-Krishna

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"I mediate on Shri Shri Radha and Govinda, who sit on an effulgent throne underneath a desire tree in a temple of jewels in Vrindavana. They are being served by Their most confidential associates, the gopis."

"I meditate on the supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, who possesses beautiful lotus eyes, whose color is that of a new cloud, whose clothes are like lightning, who possesses two arms and a beautiful forest garland, and whose hand is indicating divine knowledge by ex
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Vrinda Kunda 8th Anniversary Festival

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Next month marks the auspicious 8th Anniversary of Vrinda Kunda Temple opening! To celebrate we are organizing special parikramas to the Holy Places of Braja, culminating with our famous Kalash Yatra, an ecstatic Sankirtan procession with the ladies carrying water pots with coconuts on their heads. Programs will be going on from 15-27 Feb with the main parikrama days between 19 and 26.

Last year there was Purusottama Month, so all the festival dates are late this year and the Vrindavan Festival a

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R E A L P E A C E

Real Peace must come from one's own Heart and that is possible only when we accept the Supreme Lord as the Enjoyer and we are meant for HIS Enjoyment, everything belongs to HIM and we are only HIS Trustees - South India Yatra - 2010.
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LECTURE BY HIS HOLINESS BHAKTI CARU SWAMI ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM 04-25-15 ON 08 OCTOBER 2010.

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Transcription : Ranga Radhika Dasi

Editing : Ramananda Raya Dasa

 

Audio-Reference : http://www.bcswami.com/2010/12/12/srimad-bhagavatam-3-25-15

Om namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Om namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Om namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Srimad Bhagavatam. Third Canto, Chapter twenty five: The Glories of Devotional Service. Text fifteen.

Cetah khalv asyabandhaya                

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Sri Radhe-Krsna's playful pastimes (vihara)

Sri Radhe-Krsna's playful pastimes (vihara) - Javata

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Once, Srimati Radhika was in mana and did not meet Krsna for several days. The sakhis tried various means to convince Her to give up Her mana, but on this occasion Her mana was fixed and therefore difficult to subdue. Krsna's separation from Radha filled Him with great distress. Subala sakha therefore began to hatch a plan to help Him meet with Radha. Subala exactly resembles Srimati Radhika in age, beauty, speech and so forth and is skilled in
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Primary factor is Sankirtana

2514811768?profile=originalOutdoor kirtana must be done, even at the cost of suspending all editorial work. That is your first and foremost business. Temple worship is not so important. If need be, the whole temple can be locked, but the outdoor kirtana cannot be stopped.
Letter to: Rayarama-Columbus, Ohio-17 May, 1969-05-17

We are not much concerned about the temple because temple worship is not primary factor in this age. Primary factor is Sankirtana. But sometimes we want a center where people may gather and see, so a te

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  1. Do the one thing that you aren’t doing now, but if you did do it well and regularly, would have the greatest impact in your life.
  2. The 80/20 rule. 80% of the most important things to do in life are on the top 20% of your prioritized list. Therefore, put “First things First.”
  3. Life has “speed bumps”—slow down, deal with the inevitable problems, and go on
  4. Who said life was suppose to be “fair”?
  5. Ask yourself: “Is this going to be important to me one year from now?
  6. Remember, in 80 years from now, practica
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Sri Krishna and Lord Jagannath

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Before dealing with the Puja system of the great
Jagannath Temple of Puri, we must look into
the real definition of the terms Vaishnava
and Vaishnavism. According to Indian
epics, there are three deities, known
as Trishakti, Trideva or Trio. They
are Brahma, the creator, Vishnu,
the maintainer and Shiva the
destroyer. These three attributes
are indispensable in all matters;
even now in science and in the
simple construction of a building.
Everything we think, feel, and hear is
subj
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H O P E

There is infinite hope in the grace of God & in the Association of Sincere Devotees, we can become strengthened & empowered by that hope - South India Yatra, 2010.
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Story of Lord Krishna

Story of Lord Krishna - SRIMAD BHAGAVATA by Krsna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

Krsna Rescues His Teacher’s Son

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1. Understanding that His parents were becoming aware of His transcendental opulences, the Supreme Personality of Godhead thought that this should not be allowed to happen. Thus He expanded His Yogamaya, which bewilders His devotees.

2. Lord Krsna, the greatest of the Satvatas, approached His parents with His elder brother. Humbly bowing His head and gratifying them by respectfully addressing them as
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GOVINDA's Restaurant Opening Invite

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Hare Krishna dear all:
Please accept our humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupad.

It is with great pleasure, we would like to welcome you to the much
awaited GOVINDA's Restaurant which will be opening at Funabori (Edogawa-ku,
Tokyo) on 24-January-2011 (Monday) at 10:00 AM.

This is the first phase & an important milestone of the New Temple
Project and also a precursor to the New Temple Opening.

GOVINDA's Restaurant will serve sumptuous & authentic North & South
Indian cuisine with inter
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We Are Not Professional Musicians - 6

"With regard to your question about Bengali style kirtana and
mrdanga playing, one or two styles is best. To introduce more styles is not
good. It will become an encumbrance. If we introduce so much emphasis on
style of kirtana, then simply imitation will go on.

Devotional emotion is the main thing. If we give stress to
instrument and style then attention will be diverted to the style. That will
be spiritual loss."

[letter to Satsvarupa Goswami, 30 June 1976]
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We Are Not Professional Musicians - 5

"I understand also, there was a Kirtana performance given by Sri
Purna. You have rightly remarked whether they are devotees. You are right.
These people are professional singers.

Krishna Kirtana is not for earning a livelihood. Krishna Kirtana is
not meant for entertaining the public for demonstration of arts. It is
dynamic service to the Lord.

We do not therefore mind so much about the artistic presentation of
Krishna Kirtana but we want to see how much a devotee is satisfying the
Supreme Will."

[SP let
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We Are Not Professional Musicians - 3

"So if you have talent for musical achievement, that is nice; but if
you nourish some idea of becoming famous by playing some music, that will be
a source of frustration — the end.

So it is better if you play your music for Krishna by having very
ecstatic kirtanas in your center in Vancouver, and in this way, as I have
introduced it, all of the devotees and also the general public as well will
be able to join together cooperatively in the glorification of the Supreme
Personality of Godhead, not that we
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