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ISKCON Pakistan is Growing

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By Dr. Neeta Maheshwary and Lionel Kerbs

For the month of May through June this year, a preaching tour occurred across the region of Baluchistan; a rural mountainous southwest area of Pakistan. 

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Pakistan has three Temples, including in Karachi, the capital of the country, Larkana, Sindh, and in Hyderabad, Sindh as well as and five centers in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Thari Mirwah, and the Harimandir in Hyderabad, Sindh, as well as in Khu

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I’ve walked by the above-mentioned park (actually it’s more like a sunken garden) several times off Yonge St. I never ventured inside. There are flowerbeds, trees of all kinds (northern breeds), perfect sod-lain sections for lawn bowling, tennis courts and then there is a grassy area perfect for kirtan. This very special place is tucked away from the world and is ideal for groups singing and dancing. That’s just what we did — a bunch of us — Russians, Indians, Canadians — whatever that means.

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Dr. Neeta Maheshwary, Anousha Maheshwary

"If you make some of the big government officials interested in our movement then our strength will increase. Because we are in the material world sometimes we require that help. Another point is that if a Government officer becomes our admirer or member then many others will follow, so try to make them sympathizers." SPL to Tejiyas , 15 August, 1973.

Srila Prabhupada wanted to restore the natural traditional system of effective and mutually supporting le

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अध्याय नवासी – कृष्ण तथा अर्जुन द्वारा ब्राह्मण पुत्रों का वापस लाया जाना (10.89)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन, एक बार जब सरस्वती नदी के तट पर ऋषियों का समूह वैदिक यज्ञ कर रहा था, तो उनके बीच यह वाद-विवाद उठ खड़ा हुआ कि तीन मुख्य देवों में से सर्वश्रेष्ठ कौन है?

2 हे राजन, इस प्रश्न का हल ढूँढने के इच्छुक ऋषियों ने ब्रह्मा के पुत्र भृगु को उत्तर खोजने के लिए भेजा। वे सर्वप्रथम, अपने पिता ब्रह्मा के दरबार में गये।

3 यह परीक्षा लेने के लिए कि ब्रह्माजी कहाँ तक सतोगुण प्राप्त हैं, भृगु न

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Dear Maharajas and Prabhus,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

ISKCON Communications & SP125 Committee are happy to inform you all that
the Government of India has issued the rules and a notification to legally
recognize the Rs 125 commemorative coin being minted by the Government on
the historic occasion of Srila Prabhupada’s 125th Vyasa Puja (birth
anniversary).

The Indian government’s official Gazette Notification is attached herein
for your kind information

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Association is the key in Bhakti with Jaya Jagannath Das.
GBC Strategic Planning Team invites you to learn Bhakti alphabets (ABCDE) in their 8-day Sadhana series special talks.
Kicking off our series with alphabet “A” with Jaya Jagannath Das.
About Jaya Jagannath Das
Jaya Jagannath (Jaya) is a leader in the Wisdom department at the Bhakti Center. After 13 years, he has recently left the quietism of monasticism to share the timeless wisdom, scholarship, and relevance of the tradition’s sacred te

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The  Editorial  Review  Panel  Shares  Its  “Editorial  Principles”

Over  the  years,  devotees  have  expressed  interest  in  knowing  more  about  The  Bhaktivedanta  Book Trust’s  book  editing  policies  and  practices,  especially  in  making  corrections  to  Srila  Prabhupada’s  books after  his  physical  departure.

To  address  the  devotees’  concerns  and  to  ensure  the  fidelity  of  Srila  Prabhupada’s  published  works,  on October  17,  2019,  the  BBT  and  the  GBC  conjoi

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By Kasisvar Das 

Florida is (pre-Covid) a season of Rathayatra festival parades that take over the crowded beaches or towns, typically with eight events across the state: at the Gasparilla festival in Tampa, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Clearwater Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Tampa Bay, and Orlando. 

This year, fewer events are scheduled with the Daytona Beach parade just passed on June 26th, and the Clearwater Beach event is upcoming on Saturday, September 18th. It wi

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We are receiving much rain, but as long as it ceases for a time for me to stroll, then it’s okay. Stroll I did, through the park and up Yonge St. I realized one thing about myself and walking; I always get a thrill from crossing rivers via a bridge but dislike crossing streets where there’s crazy traffic, either in motion or halted. A pet peeve of mine — the wider the road, the more the lanes, the higher the risk.

Tonight, I took to a bench when a couple approached me. The fellow introduced him

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Best Life Insurance

We always see a sanskrit text "Yoga- ksemam Vahamy aham" written on the logo of Life insurance company of India. What does this mean? From where this text is taken? If an Insurance company can fulfill its real requirements to its meaning, as this shloka is emancipated directly from the lotus lips of Supreme Lord Krsna. In the Geeta, chapter 9 text 22 Lord Krsna says, "ananyas cintayanto mam
ye janah paryupasate
tesam nityabhiyuktanam
yoga-ksemam vahamy aham"
But those who worship Me with devotio

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अध्याय अट्ठासी -- वृकासुर से शिवजी की रक्षा (10.88) 

1 राजा परीक्षित ने कहा: जो देवता, असुर तथा मनुष्य परम वैरागी शिव की पूजा करते हैं, वे सामान्यतया धन सम्पदा तथा इन्द्रिय-तृप्ति का आनन्द प्राप्त करते हैं, जबकि लक्ष्मीपति भगवान हरि की पूजा करने वाले, ऐसा नहीं कर पाते।

2 हम इस विषय को ठीक से समझना चाहते हैं, क्योंकि यह हमें अत्यधिक परेशान किये हुए है। दरअसल इन विपरीत चरित्रों वाले दोनों प्रभुओं की पूजा करने वालों को, जो फल मिलते हैं, वे अपेक्षा के विपरीत होते हैं।

3 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा:

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Sponsors For June 2021

List of monthly donors/subscribers:

Sponsors For June 2021

Gopinath Sevaks ($51):


Anonymous donor   

Radharani Sevaks ($25):

Jason Wiley
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Gauranga Sevaks ($11):


Bob Connolly  

 
 
Nityananda Sevaks   ($5):


Anonymous donor  

Srila Prabhupada Sevak
(one time/any amount)


Dharmabir Das ($191)
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Hare Krishna 

Please accept my humble obeisances
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada
All Glories to Sri Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga
 
In commemoration of Srila Prabhupada's 125th Appearance anniversary coming up on 31st August 2021, we are planning to organize an international online quiz competition for which we have got the kind support of HH Srila Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaj who released the flyer of the competition and has also agreed to declare the winners over a zoom session on 31st August.
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अध्याय सत्तासी -- साक्षात वेदों द्वारा स्तुति

(श्लोकार्थ 31 -- 50) 

31 न तो प्रकृति, न ही उसका भोग करने के लिए प्रयत्नशील आत्मा कभी जन्म लेते हैं, फिर भी जब ये दोनों संयोग करते हैं, तो जीवों का जन्म होता है, जिस तरह जहाँ तहाँ जल से वायु मिलती है, वहाँ वहाँ बुलबुले बनते हैं। जिस तरह नदियाँ समुद्र में मिलती हैं या विभिन्न फूलों का रस शहद में मिल जाता है, उसी तरह ये सारे बद्धजीव अन्ततोगत्वा अपने विविध नामों तथा गुणों समेत आप ब्रह्म में पुनः लीन हो जाते हैं।

32 विद्वान आत्माएँ, जो यह समझते हैं कि आपकी

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अध्याय सत्तासी -- साक्षात वेदों द्वारा स्तुति (10.87)

1-10 श्री परीक्षित ने कहा: हे ब्राह्मण, भला वेद उस परम सत्य का प्रत्यक्ष वर्णन कैसे कर सकते हैं, जिसे शब्दों द्वारा बतलाया नहीं जा सकता? वेद भौतिक प्रकृति के गुणों के वर्णन तक ही सीमित हैं, किन्तु ब्रह्म समस्त भौतिक स्वरूपों तथा उनके कारणों को लाँघ जाने के कारण इन गुणों से रहित है। श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: भगवान ने जीवों की भौतिक बुद्धि, इन्द्रियाँ, मन तथा प्राण को प्रकट किया, जिससे वे अपनी इच्छाओं को इन्द्रिय-तृप्ति में लगा सकें, सकाम कर

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अध्याय छियासी – अर्जुन द्वारा सुभद्रा–हरण तथा कृष्ण द्वारा अपने भक्तों को आशीर्वाद दिया जाना (10.86)

1 राजा परीक्षित ने कहा: हे ब्राह्मण, हम जानना चाहेंगे कि किस तरह अर्जुन ने बलराम तथा कृष्ण की बहन से विवाह किया, जो मेरी दादी थीं।

2-3 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: दूर दूर तक यात्रा करते हुए और विविध तीर्थस्थानों का दर्शन करके अर्जुन प्रभास आये। वहाँ उन्होंने सुना कि बलराम अपनी बहन सुभद्रा का विवाह दुर्योधन के साथ करना चाहते हैं और कोई भी इसका समर्थन नहीं करता है। अर्जुन स्वयं उसके साथ विवाह क

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अध्याय पिचासी – कृष्ण द्वारा वसुदेव को उपदेश दिया जाना तथा देवकी-पुत्रों की वापसी (10.85)

1 श्री बादरायणि ने कहा: एक दिन वसुदेव के दोनों पुत्र संकर्षण तथा कृष्ण उनके पास आये और उनके चरणों पर नतमस्तक होकर प्रणाम किया।

2 वसुदेव ने बड़े ही स्नेह से उनका सत्कार किया। अपने दोनों पुत्रों की शक्ति के विषय में महर्षियों के कथन सुनकर तथा उनके वीरतापूर्ण कार्यों को देखकर वसुदेव को उनकी दिव्यता पर पूर्ण विश्वास हो गया।

3 अतः वसुदेव ने कहा: हे कृष्ण, हे कृष्ण, हे योगिश्रेष्ठ, हे नित्य संकर्षण, मैं जानता हूँ

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One day, I was in New York City and as I was walking, I saw a chapati machine. It was a first-class machine. The dough went into the top, made some balls and rollers, and made a nice round chapati. Then, it went into a hot plate, where an arm came and pushed the chapati into a hole with a slide and then the slide turned the chapati around and it fell on another hot disc below. And then the chapati was cooked on the other side. That’s the nature of chapati. They get cooked on both sides.

So, if

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Ever since the pandemic, it has been extremely difficult for us to come together and be in association of devotees and to celebrate the various occasions that we otherwise did with so much of grandeur. Nevertheless, we have been trying our best to bring to you every celebration in the best possible way. We felt that even this year, we wouldn't be able to have a Ratha Yatra like we usually did, but Lord Jagannath had other plans. 
 
Although the whole intention of Ratha Yatra is that everyone ge
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I Shall Act by Bhaktimarga Swami

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I want to thank Paramahamsa, from Guelph, who came to do some physio work on me today. I’m also grateful to Jhorom, who came as a special guest when I hosted him in the sitting quarters of our guru, Prabhupada, who spent a few days there in June of 1976.

Jhorom is loving the Bhagavad-Gita, As It Is, and since reading this exceptional text he’s been asking me questions. He is just intrigued with the conversation based on a fratricidal misunderstanding.

“Most misunderstandings, if not all, have t

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