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We can only surrender !

Posted by DEEPAK MAHAJAN on December 23, 2008 at 1:18pm

Srila Prabhupada was speaking to one devotee, “The living entity – prkrateh kriyamanani gunaih karmani... a living entity is fool to think that he is the doer.”Then the devotee asked, “That means an ordinary living entity cannot do great things. Only great souls can do great things. Right Prabhupada?”Srila Prabhupada said, “No! No living entity can do any great thing.”“Then how does one do great things?”“One should simply surrender to Krishna and then He will do great things. Ultimately Krishna

Program at ISKCON Juhu

Posted by Harish Rajpal on December 13, 2008 at 7:35pm

Are you looking for spiritual enlivenment and enlightenment?Now take an opportunity to jump start your spiritual life!His Grace Sriman Sankarshan Das Adhikari will be giving themorning Srimad Bhagavatam class at ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai at 8:00amon Sunday 14 December 2008. He will also be available forpersonal darshans after the class.The Ultimate Self Realization Course (tm)Post Office Box 143073Austin, Texas 78714-3072United States of America

IS INDIA A POOR COUNTRY? its Funny and Lets try to get this Politicians Pay us for our Food for life Projects :)

Posted by ISKCON desire tree on December 8, 2008 at 9:30am

IS INDIA A POOR COUNTRY?by M R Venkatesh

Revelation of Swiss bank accountsThis is so shocking.......If black money deposits was an Olympics event.... India would have won a gold medal hands down. The second best Russia has 4 times lesser deposit. U.S. is not even there in the counting in top five! India has more money in Swiss banks than all the other countries combined!Recently, due to international pressure, the Swiss government agreed to disclose the names of the account holders only if the re

The Emperor And The Beggar

Posted by suja on December 5, 2008 at 8:30am

An emperor was coming out of his palace for his morning walk when he met a beggar. He asked the beggar, "What do you want?"The beggar laughed and said, "You are asking me as though you can fulfill my desire!"The king was offended. He said, "Of course I can fulfill your desire. What is it? Just tell me."And the beggar said, "Think twice before you promise anything."The beggar was no ordinary beggar, he was the emporers past life master. He had promised in that life, "I will come and try to wake y

Siddhis, Riddhis and Mystical Experiences

Posted by ISKCON desire tree on November 25, 2008 at 8:56pm

By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005Category: Spiritual ArticlesArticle Viewed 75000 TimesIt has become quite popular nowadays to speak about mystical experiences and "siddhis". Most yoga and meditation groups speak of them, along with other esoteric blabber such as the raising of kundalini, opening of chakras, and other things which no one has actually experienced. On one side we have new age gurus speaking of siddhis very cheaply as though they are as common as sand on a beach, and on t

It makes me Laugh when i See Foolishness of the Priests ! how Foolish a Person can be !

Posted by ISKCON desire tree on November 18, 2008 at 3:23pm

Respected Maharaj ,Prabhus and all Glorios Devotees of Lord Krishnai just had a chance to see the link http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/spiritual-discussions/450003-puri-priests-up-arms-against-iskcon-whole-thing-stinks-hypocrisy.htmlAfter Reading it ,it seems to be asking iskcon to have rathyatra on the same day as Puri Rathyatra and also it also sums up that they are burning the efficigy of Prabhupada for Forcing iskcon to Listen to their PleaNow there are important points which needs to be

Prayers to HH Jayapataka Swami saved me from the flames

Posted by Jai Sita Rani devi dasi on November 13, 2008 at 12:30pm

BY JEYANTHY PILLAIMy left eye had been twitching for more than a week. I remember reading somewhere that it either means “Good omen” or “Bad omen” depending on which eye was twitching. I shrugged off the thought that it could mean “Bad Omen” and decided to simply depend on Krishna for whatever that comes my way.“Your pulse rhythms are different now, it’s not the rhythm for Rhematoid Arthritis anymore. You are now anemic”, my Ayurvedic doctor told me when I visited him. My body had felt exhausted

Klang celebrates Govardhan-puja and Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day

Posted by Jai Sita Rani devi dasi on November 13, 2008 at 12:30pm

BY JEYANTHY PILLAIKlang, Malaysia - The deities in Iskcon Klang were all dressed in flower dresses made by the devotees here. The main altar as well as Srila Prabhupada’s vyasasan was decorated in the Vrindavan mood complete with a myraid of greenaries, creepers, flowers and birds and animals. Sri Sri Radha Govinda, Sri Sri Krishna Balaram, Sri Giriraj. Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Sri Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman, looked gorgeous and resplendent in their new outfits. Srila Prabhupada was given a

To Mumbai with love

Posted by Jai Sita Rani devi dasi on November 13, 2008 at 3:30am

BY UTTAMA CAITANYA DASAImbued with love from all of us in Kuala Lumpur, this mail is offered unto YDG's lotus feet.This episode of Gurudeva's is amazing revelation that shows how much love the devotees have for Gurudeva. In an almost unprecedented show of unity and solidarity in ISKCON, the devotees are praying together for Gurudeva.Gurudeva, your love for us is immense and irresistible. How can one not reciprocate equally or even more?It is our humble realization that from your present conditio

Letters from Srila Prabhupada to HH Jayapataka Swami

Posted by Jai Sita Rani devi dasi on November 13, 2008 at 3:00am

Hyderabad 4 December, 1976My Dear Jayapataka“Regarding the Narayana Kavaca mantra, the Hare Krsna mantra is everything. But, I think that you are working too hard. Your illness is the result of too hard work. Remain in Mayapura. Take rest as much as necessary. And work through your assistants. And chant Hare Krsna.Hoping this will meet you in good health.Your ever well-wisherA.C. Bhaktivedanta SwamiRead more here

Youth Festival for Girls!!

Posted by Ankita Sharma on November 8, 2008 at 1:31pm

BHAKTI LATA YOUTH FESTIVAL FOR GIRLSMy Day with Lord KrishnaHare Krsna Dear Vaishnavi Sakhis/Matajis,Announcing our forthcoming Youth fest : "Bhakti Lata"The fest is to be held on 30 November 2008, Gurukul hall. Its a whole day festival starting from 7am until 7pm. The activities are summarised as below :KirtanSeminarsDramaGamesQuiz CompetitionFilm ShowsNot to forget the Sumptuous Prasadam for breakfast, lunch and dinner.....along with the tons of prizes to be won on the spot!!!Only Girls under

What to Do When Your Mind is Very Disturbed!

Posted by sanjay krishna on October 29, 2008 at 12:40pm

What to Do When Your Mind is Very Disturbed!Krishna consciousness is that state of mind in which one is completely free from all disturbance. But a neophyte devotee who is still trying to develop his Krishna consciousness is not purely absorbed in Krishna consciousness yet and therefore sometimes experiences disturbances of mind as he struggles to advance himself along the path of bhakti.What should he do when such disturbances arise? He should certainly not abandon the pathway of Krishna consci

Damodara month launch in Klang, Malaysia

Posted by Jai Sita Rani devi dasi on October 23, 2008 at 9:32am

BY JEYANTHY PILLAI

Damodara month is a special month in Malaysia. It spurs up every devotee to give every person they meet an opportunity to light a lamp for Lord Damodara and give them an opportunity to perish all their sins and not take birth in this material world again. To signify the start of this wonderful month, devotees in Klang set up a lovely display of a scene in Gokul. Amidst blowing of conch shells and song of Damodarastaka, a screen was removed to reveal a miniature model of a scene

KAZAKHSTAN FARM NEEDS EVERYONES HELP !!

Posted by ISKCON desire tree on October 18, 2008 at 8:29pm

Dear All,Greetings !!We have continued our efforts in Kazakhstan and it seems that the saga is nearing an unfavorable conclusion.In 2001 the Kazakh government issued a decree that our temple building and barn were suitable for usage. This summer they annulled that decree.Now they have called our members to court. The case will focus on the "demolition of illegal building and forced eviction from the property."As a final effort we have started a letter campaign to the President of Kazakhstan. We

My personal prayers

Posted by Shruthi on October 11, 2008 at 1:41pm

Where in the world can one be able to mystically transcend all spheres of material activities and be able to relish the sweet mellows of Bhakti? Where in the world can one be able to take association from a spectrum of advanced and exemplary devotees and be able to quickly reach the stage of pure devotion even if you're a neophyte? Where in the world can one render devotional service wholeheartedly 24 hours a day ?Where in the world can one daily see the beautiful forms of Radhe Shyam and yearn

The art of sculpting prayers to excellence

Posted by Shruthi on October 11, 2008 at 1:39pm

"He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many"The art of sculpting prayers to excellence(A little effort made by me in getting a deeper insight to meaningful prayers)"God has been so unkind to me"! snapped Zara with a fit of anger. Turning towards her counselor and ment

My splendid Gaur nitai

Posted by Shruthi on October 11, 2008 at 1:37pm

My splendid Nitai Chandra and Gaur Sundara! (Written by me)The orange reddish hue of the rising sun,The color of dawn, the beauty of the sky,The irresistible temptation of ravishing ladies,Or the bliss found in amorous relationships,Nothing can compare to the incessant pleasure found in gazing at my Lords.Today they were clad in green garments,Embellished on the corners were pink flower stamensTinkling anklets, glittering chains, and turbans resting on their delicate heads,The very vision dried

Five Lessons from a Pencil - by H.H.Sacinandana Swami

Posted by ISKCON desire tree on October 9, 2008 at 2:30pm

Dear Devotees,Please accept our humble obeisance's, all glories to srila prabhupad, all glories to sri guru and gaurangaFive Lessons from a Pencil - by H.H.Sacinandana SwamiWhen I was walking today, on the Island Mali Losinj, I felt my mind reach out over the blue sea to an island shimmering in the distance. When my mind returned, it brought a story with it, a story of spiritual instruction. Strange are the ways of inspiration. Here is the story: When Mohan returned from his journey to Jagannath

THE 108 NAMES OF LORD KRSNA

Posted by Devi on October 8, 2008 at 2:34pm

THE 108 NAMES OF LORD KRSNA:1. om sri-krsnaya namahOm! Obeisance to the all-attractive Shri Krishna2. om kamala-nathaya namahthe Lord of LakSmI, KamalA3. om vasudevaya namahthe all-pervading Lord4. om sanatanaya namahthe eternal Lord5. om vasudevatmajaya namahthe son of Vasudeva6. om punyaya namahwho is consummate piety7. om lila-manusa-vigrahaya namahwho enacts pastimes of humanlike form8. om srivatsa-kaustubha-dharaya namahbearer of ShrIvatsa and kaustubha9. om yasoda-vatsalaya namahthe object

We are so fortunate, for the opportunity...

Posted by edhaniyasvabhava das on October 6, 2008 at 8:16pm

yatha hy avahito vahnirdarusv ekah sva-yonisunaneva bhati visvatmabhutesu ca tatha pumanThe Lord, as Supersoul, pervades all things, just as fire permeates wood, and so He appears to be of many varieties, though He is the absolute one without a second.PURPORTLord Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, by one of His plenary parts expands Himself all over the material world, and His existence can be perceived even within the atomic energy. Matter, anti-matter, proton, neutron, etc. are all

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We can only surrender !

Program at ISKCON Juhu

IS INDIA A POOR COUNTRY? its Funny and Lets try to get this Politicians Pay us for our Food for life Projects :)

The Emperor And The Beggar

Siddhis, Riddhis and Mystical Experiences

It makes me Laugh when i See Foolishness of the Priests ! how Foolish a Person can be !

Prayers to HH Jayapataka Swami saved me from the flames

Klang celebrates Govardhan-puja and Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day

To Mumbai with love

Letters from Srila Prabhupada to HH Jayapataka Swami

Youth Festival for Girls!!

What to Do When Your Mind is Very Disturbed!

Damodara month launch in Klang, Malaysia

KAZAKHSTAN FARM NEEDS EVERYONES HELP !!

My personal prayers

The art of sculpting prayers to excellence

My splendid Gaur nitai

Five Lessons from a Pencil - by H.H.Sacinandana Swami

THE 108 NAMES OF LORD KRSNA

We are so fortunate, for the opportunity...

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