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There is a story of about a sea captain who in his retirement skippered a boat taking day-trippers to Shetland Islands. On one trip, the boat was full of young people.
They laughed at the old captain when they saw him say a prayer before sailing out, because the day was fine and the sea was calm.
However they weren't long at sea when a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to pitch violently. The terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer.
There is a story of about a sea captain who in his retirement skippered a boat taking day-trippers to Shetland Islands. On one trip, the boat was full of young people.
They laughed at the old captain when they saw him say a prayer before sailing out, because the day was fine and the sea was calm.
However they weren't long at sea when a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to pitch violently. The terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer.
One of the very senior devotee, HG Akrura Prji from UK write the following amazing insight in his blog:
Devotees sometimes come to me and tell me, "ISKCON should do this. ISKCON should do that."
I say: "What is ISKCON? Who is ISKCON? I think YOU are ISKCON - therefore YOU should do what you think ISKCON should do. It is everyone's responsibility to make ISKCON as Prabhupada wanted it. It is not only current leaders' responsibility."
Truly said prabhuji.
Please accept my humble obeisa
I came across this video on Youtube which shows some phone calls from the people who were stuck inside the twin towers after they were hit by the plane. These people don't know what really has happened and all they can see is dense smoke inside the building. Few of them could sense that these may be the last moments of their lives, and they made phone calls to their loved ones. Few people made calls in desperation to Emergency Services.
This video made a deep impact on me. It once again re-emp
Organizers of the upcoming Bhakti-shastri courses in Brazil are accepting applications from now until February 11, 2011.
Course in two Campi:
Campus I – Campina Grande, Paraíba – Brazil
Campus II – Nova Gokula, Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo – Brazil
Beginning of the classes: March 14, 2011
Ending: September 30, 2011
International examination: September 24 and 25, 2011
Subjects:
Bhagavad-gita I– Study of the macro divisions of the books, structural analysis of each chapter, its thematic sessions, connection
"G u r u m u k h p a d m a v a k y a"
In all situations we can shelter of Krishna ……………….Nectarean Mellows
One must, according to our sincerity and capacity, we must restrain our senses on those things which are unfavorable for devotional service and simultaneously we must fix our consciousness on Krishna by engaging in positive activities of devotional service. In all situations we can shelter of Krishna by chanting His name, by associating with His devotees, reading His books and hea
A paradigm shift is usually associated to a dramatic change in the way we view things around us, and how we relate to them. Such a significant change occurs when we find that a socially or scientifically accepted theory is insufficient to describe certain phenomena we experience. In order to explain them, we come up with newer, more refined theories in an attempt to rationalize these anomalies. In this regard, the mystery of consciousness and its origin have always eluded a complete, rational, s
Kamdev or Cupid is God of lust. The attraction towards opposite sex is the result of his mischief. In the material world where we are imprisoned in our material bodies, the attraction is born of flesh , lust and this lust is born of Kamdev. Now, to conquer lust, the master of lust or Kamdev must be conquered. Attraction is an instict and it has a spontaneous flow, it is in our very nature, and acts as a primary impulse. So after conquering Kamdev, there should exist an object where the attractio
If we are attracted by the skin only, the beauty of the skin, we are bound to be dissatisfied because the person, I, the self, I am different from the body…
arjuna uvaca
aparam bhavato janma
param janma vivasvatah
katham etad vijaniyam
tvam adau proktavan iti
Arjuna said: The sun-god Vivasvan is senior by birth to You. How am I to understand that in the beginning You instructed this science to him?
This is an unusual question for Arjuna to put to Krishna, because Krishna is the Supreme Personalit
THE CROWD TONIGHT is volatile like nitro. Intense polarization: ninety percent of the kids are totally into Shelter [The popular straightedge band Vic was part of before recently forming his new band, 108], heart and soul. The rest, dead set against us. The mixture explodes as our music blares. Kids running and jumping around, urgently singing along.
At song’s abrupt end, silence envelops the hall. Ears perk to receive Kåñëa consciousness. Taking advantage of the quiet, those opposed launch a sh
Çréla Prabhupäda once told a priest in England that although the boys and girls in ISKCON seemed to have a variety of engagements, this did not mean they did not practise inner life. Çréla Prabhupäda replied that inner and outer activities are all “inner” in Kåñëa consciousness because they are within the realm of daivi-prakrti. If an iron rod is kept in the fire, it eventually becomes fire. Similarly, constant engagement in Kåñëa consciousness constitutes inner life. That said, I would still
Fifty centuries ago, during a fierce war, Lord Krishna and one of His pure devotees achieved a unique intimacy…
In the midst of the great battle, surrounded by the clash of arms, the pounding of hooves, the rattle of trappings, the shouts of warriors, and the screams of wounded men and beasts, where the dust churned up by the horses dimmed the sun and blood turned the earth to mud, Krishna suddenly stopped the chariot and sprang to the ground. Raising the wheel of a disabled chariot over His head
“Shri Krishna’s complexion is as polished as powdered eye ointment. It surpasses the beauty of a newly formed cloud and is softer than a blue lotus flower. Indeed, His complexion is so pleasing that it attracts the eyes and minds of everyone, and it is so powerful that it defies all comparison.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 15.64)
Question: “Is Krishna really blue?”
Answer: It certainly seems strange that followers of the Vedic tradition would worship a God who appears bluish. A
“The deep vibration of Krishna's flute surpasses the thundering of new clouds and attracts the aural reception of the entire world. Thus the inhabitants of Vrindavana rise and pursue that sound, drinking the showering nectar of Krishna's bodily luster like thirsty Chatak birds.” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 19.42)
Question: “Krishna is often depicted holding and playing a flute. Is there any special significance to this flute?”
Answer: There are certainly different forms of the original Persona
Dear Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga!
Hare Krishna!
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The Glorious Pastimes of Lord Rama
By His divine garce, Bhakti Vedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada |
The Tenth Chapter of the Ninth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam describes how Lord Ramachandra appeared in the dynasty of Maharaja Khatvanga. It also describes the Lord's activities, telling how He killed Ravana and returned to Ayodhya, the capital of His kingdom.
The son of Maharaja Khatvanga was Dirghabahu, and his son was Raghu. The son of Raghu was Aja, the son of Aja was Dasaratha, and the son of Dasaratha
Krishna Tattva
From Gaudiya Kanthahara compiled by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada.
KRiShNA-TATTVA
The One Absolute Truth is Realized inThree Different Ways
7.1
vadanti tat tattva-vidas tattvam yaj jnanam advayam
brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti shabdyate
Great seers of the truth, who understand the nature of the Absolute Truth, describe that non-dual truth in three ways as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan. (Bhag. 1.2.11)
7.2
advaya-jnana tattva-vastu krishnera svarupa
brahma, atma, b
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada incorporated the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in 1966 with seven explicit purposes. This list of purposes (below) was one of the official documents incorporating ISKCON as a charitable organization. At the time, the movement had few followers in the West and was operating out of a rented storefront in New York City. One of the pressing needs at the time was to facilitate donors who wanted to give tax-deductible donations to
