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भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

वांसासि जीर्णानि यथा विहाय नवानि गृह्णाति नरोSपराणि ।
तथा शरीराणि विहाय जीर्णा - न्यन्यानि संयाति नवानि देहि ।। 22।।

वासांसि– वस्त्रों को;जीर्णानि– पुराने तथा फटे;यथा– जिस प्रकार;विहाय– त्याग कर;नवानि– नए वस्त्र;गृह्णाति– ग्रहण करता है;नरः– मनुष्य;अपराणि– अन्य;तथा– उसी प्रकार;शरीराणि– शरीरों को;विहाय– त्याग कर;जीर्णानि– वृद्ध तथा व्यर्थ;अन्यानि– भिन्न;संयाति– स्वीकार करता है;नवानि– नये;देही– देहधारी आत्मा।

भावार्थ : जिस प्रकार मनुष्य पुर

Date: 12-14 August 2024

Trainer: Ajita das (Avelo Roy)

Number of Participants: 210+ (male and female security guards), divided into batches of 70 per day

Duration: 6 hours per day, with 40% theory and 60% practical role-playing

Objective: To enhance the skills and knowledge of security guards in providing excellent pilgrim & devotee care, ensuring temple security, and handling various situations effectively.

Module Highlights:

– Pilgrim & devotee care and temple security
– Effective communicat

By Atma Tattva Das

Nestled in the vibrant capital of Colombia, ISKCON Bogotá has become a strong source of spiritual guidance and community development under the leadership of Harinam Gauranga Das. His dedication and service to the mission of Krishna consciousness have transformed the temple into a thriving center for spiritual growth and outreach.

Harinam Gauranga, born in Colombia in 1980, began his spiritual journey in 2009 when he first encountered Krishna Consciousness. Initiated by Jayapa

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

In a recent interview with ISKCON News, Praghosa Das shared important details about the establishment of the European Leadership Mela (ELM), its aims and significance in contemporary times, and the agenda for this year’s Fall ELM event.

The History and Mission of the ELM

“In Europe, just before 1997, a few years prior to the establishment of the ELM, the European RGB (Regional Governing Board) was created. In many ways, this body acts as a mini GBC for the Eur

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि- न्नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूयः ।

अजो नित्यः शाश्वतोSयं पुराणोन हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे ।। 20।।

न– कभी नहीं;जायते– जन्मता है;म्रियते– मरता है;कदाचित्– कभी भी (भूत, वर्तमान या भविष्य);न– कभी नहीं;अयम्– यह;भूत्वा– होकर;भविता– होने वाला;वा– अथवा;न– नहीं;भूयः– अथवा,पुनःहोने वाला है;अजः– अजन्मा;नित्य– नित्य;शाश्वत– स्थायी;अयम्– यह;पुराणः– सबसे प्राचीन;न– नहीं;हन्यते– मारा जाता है;हन्यमाने– मारा जाकर;शरीरे– शरीर में;

भावा

By Urmila Devi Dasi

Activities and stories about Lord Balarama! Lots of fun things to do for children aged 2-18.

Here are many stories about Balarama, along with activities about the stories. The story activities were created by the Hare Krishna School in Auckland, New Zealand, under the direction of Prana dasa. There are also dozens of Balarama-centered activities in the areas of scripture, Deity worship, devotee association, holy places, and Balarama’s holy name. Have some transcendental fu

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

मात्रास्पर्शास्तु कौन्तेय शीतोष्णसुखदुःखदाः ।
अगामापायिनोSनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत ।।14 ।।

मात्रा-स्पर्शाः– इन्द्रियविषय;तु– केवल;कौन्तेय– हे कुन्तीपुत्र;शीत– जाड़ा;उष्ण– ग्रीष्म;सुख– सुख;दुःख– तथा दुख;दाः– देने वाले;आगम– आना;अपायिनः– जाना;अनित्याः– क्षणिक;तान्– उनको;तितिक्षस्व– सहन करने का प्रयत्न करो;भारत– हे भरतवंशी।

भावार्थ : हे कुन्तीपुत्र! सुख तथा दुख का क्षणिक उदय तथा कालक्रम में उनका अन्तर्धान होना सर्दी तथा गर्मी की ऋतुओं के

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

देहिनोSस्मिन्यथा देहे कौमारं यौवनं जरा ।
तथा देहान्तरप्राप्तिर्धीरस्तत्र न मुह्यति ।। 13 ।।

देहिनः– शरीर धारी की;अस्मिन्– इसमें;यथा– जिस प्रकार;देहे– शरीर में;कौमराम्– बाल्यावस्था;यौवनम्– यौवन, तारुण्य;जरा– वृद्धावस्था;तथा– उसी प्रकार;देह-अन्तर– शरीर के स्थानान्तरण की;प्राप्– उपलब्धि;धीरः– धीर व्यक्ति;तत्र– उस विषय में;न– कभी नहीं;मुह्यति– मोह को प्राप्त होता है।

भावार्थ : जिस प्रकार शरीरधारी आत्मा इस (वर्तमान) शरीर में बाल्यावस्था से त

The 2024 Srila Prabhupada Tributes Book has just been released in multiple digital formats. Each year, “the book provides an opportunity for all of Srila Prabhupada’s direct disciples to express their realizations, reflections, and gratitude – and for other devotees to read and reflect upon what these disciples have expressed,” notes the Introduction. “The book can [also] help fill your mind with thoughts of Srila Prabhupada and his devotees as the sacred day of Vyasa-puja draws near. And later

By Atma Tattva Das

As environmental challenges continue to escalate, integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life has become crucial. Religious festivals, often marked by large gatherings and elaborate preparations, provide an opportunity to promote environmental awareness. The Hare Krishna community, guided by Lord Krishna’s teachings, is uniquely positioned to lead by example. Krishna, often depicted as the protector of nature, embodies the principles of environmental stewardshi

Who is Lord Balarama?

Lord Balarama is an expansion of Lord Krishna glorified in the Vedic Puranas and Itihasas. Krishna is the spiritually manifest Supreme Person, whose internal spiritual energy is the all-pervading Brahman. He is glorified as Narayana, Vasudeva, Mahavishnu, Hari, Vishnu, and many other names. Shiva and Brahma are said to be His qualitative expansions. He is the Supreme Lord, the Lord of all universes. Everything emanates from Him and dissolves back in Him. He is the cause of

We read from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 19:

TEXT 1

vrndavaniyam rasa-keli-vartam
  kalena luptam nija-saktim utkah
sancarya rupe vyatanot punah sa
  prabhur vidhau prag iva loka-srstim

TRANSLATION

Before the creation of this cosmic manifestation, the Lord enlightened the heart of Lord Brahma with the details of the creation and manifested the Vedic knowledge. In exactly the same way, the Lord, being anxious to revive the Vrndavana pastimes of Lord Krsna, impregnated the heart

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भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

नत्वेवाहं जातु नासं न त्वं नेमे जनाधिपाः ।
न चैव नभविष्यामः सर्वे वयमतः परम् ।। 12।।

न– नहीं;तु– लेकिन;एव– निश्चय ही;अहम्– मैं;जातु– किसी काल में;न– नहीं;आसम्– था;न– नहीं;त्वम्– तुम;न– नहीं;इमे– ये सब;जन-अधिपाः– राजागण;न– कभी नहीं;च– भी;एव– निश्चय ही;न– नहीं;भविष्यामः– रहेंगे;सर्वे वयम्– हम सब;अतः परम्– इससे आगे।

भावार्थ : ऐसा कभी नहीं हुआ कि मैं न रहा होऊँ या तुम न रहे हो अथवा ये समस्त राजा न रहे हों; और न ऐसा है कि भविष

By Prishni Sutton

The Richard L. Thompson (Sadaputa) Archives Reading Group would like to announce the beginning of its study program on the Mysteries of the Sacred Universe (2000). This work has been described as Thompson’s “postgraduate” analysis of his pioneering book Vedic Cosmography and Astronomy, published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust in 1990.

Dr. Subash Kak of Louisiana State University said of the book, “Thompson presents a compelling case showing that this Puranic cosmology was in

ISKCON Los Angeles – New Dvaraka held its 48th Annual Rathayatra (Festival of Chariots) procession on Sunday, August 4th. The popular festival parade was preceded by inaugural celebrations and a Saturday Kirtan Mela held at the New Dvaraka Temple.

Devotees from LA County, California, the US, and countries from around the world gather to volunteer and participate in the event, joyfully pulling the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra along the two-hour route. “This Rathayatra was

A Blessed Event on the Auspicious Day of Shravan Month!

On the blessed final day of the sacred Shravan month, ISKCON Mayapur was honored with the divine arrival of Lord Shiva in His Hamsa Vahana form. This event was graced by the blessings of His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, and made possible through the dedicated efforts of Mayapur co-directors HG Tapan Mishra Das and HG Subekshana Das. The occasion was particularly special, marking the end of the Shravan month revered across India for

भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्वपूर्ण श्लोक

अध्याय 2 : गीता का सार

श्रीभगवानुवाच
अशोच्यानन्वशोचस्त्वं प्रज्ञावादांश्चच भाषसे ।

गतासूनगतासूंश्चच नानुशोचन्ति पण्डिताः ।। 11।।

श्रीभगवान् उवाच– श्रीभगवान् ने कहा;अशोच्यान्– जो शोक योग्य नहीं है;अन्वशोचः– शोक करते हो;त्वम्– तुम;प्रज्ञावादान्– पाण्डित्यपूर्ण बातें;च– भी;भाषसे– कहते हो;गत– चले गये, रहित;असून्– प्राण;अगत– नहीं गये;असून्– प्राण;च– भी;न– कभी नहीं;अनुशोचन्ति– शोक करते हैं;पण्डिताः– विद्वान लोग।

भावार्थ: श्री भगवान् ने कहा – तुम पाण्डित्यपूर्ण वचन कहत