It’s a long day for sun endurance. Yes, we are approaching summer solstice. I enjoyed the bench and stretched my neck back to just catch some rain drops the size of tiny ants. The nostrils couldn’t help the perfumes projected from trees surrounding me. And there were people all around. I’ve never seen picnicking on the scale it is these days.
There’s so much to be grateful for. That is the way I’m viewing the chanting I’m doing. The japa technique is soft and I like to say with it “Thank you a
अध्याय अड़सठ – साम्ब का विवाह (10.68)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन, जाम्बवती के पुत्र साम्ब ने, दुर्योधन की पुत्री लक्ष्मणा का स्वयंवर सभा से अपहरण कर लिया।
2-3 क्रुद्ध कौरवों ने कहा: साम्ब ने हमारी अविवाहित कन्या को उसकी इच्छा के विरुद्ध बलपूर्वक हर कर हमारा अपमान किया है, अतः साम्ब को बन्दी बना लो। आखिर वृष्णिजन हमारा क्या कर लेंगे? वे हमारे द्वारा प्रदत्त पृथ्वी पर शासन कर रहे हैं।
4 यह सुनकर कि उनका पुत्र पकड़ा गया है यदि वृष्णिजन यहाँ आते हैं, तो हम उनके घमण्ड को तोड़ डालेंगे। वे उस
By Madhava Smullen
The Bhaktivedanta Academy in Alachua, Florida, a thriving spiritually-centered Pre-K through 10th grade Montessori and International Baccalaureate school, is seeking applicants for its new internship program for Pre-K and Elementary teachers.
An informal internship program has already been running for some time; however, with the school now looking to double its capacity over the next several years, a formalized program is being launched to prepare for future growth. Beyond b
Srila Prabhupada emphasized that management and preaching go together. “Good management follows preaching like a shadow,” he wrote, “and the best thing is that the managers should always be preaching.”
At a certain stage in India during Srila Prabhupada’s presence, Tamal Krishna Goswami, who was the GBC for India, wanted to leave and go to the West to preach. At first Srila Prabhupada was reluctant, because he depended on Tamal Krishna Goswami to manage activities in India, but eventually Prabh
It’s not always that easy to find someone in the park who comes over to talk to me about personalities from “The Mahabharat”. Chris was lying on the grass and on his side reading a book borrowed from the library — a book authored by Gopi Krishna. We do meet each other from time to time.
Our conversation bore topics of sadhana, kundalini and the reverential warrior Bhisma, best of the bhakti-yogis. Chris and I can talk-up spirituality. It’s rare to meet someone like that.
Then I met Keith, who a
अध्याय सड़सठ – बलराम द्वारा द्विविद वानर का वध (10.67)
1 यशस्वी राजा परीक्षित ने कहा: मैं अनन्त तथा अपार भगवान श्रीबलराम के विषय में और आगे सुनना चाहता हूँ जिनके कार्यकलाप अतीव विस्मयकारी हैं। उन्होंने और क्या किया?
2 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: द्विविद नाम का एक वानर था, जो नरकासुर का मित्र था। यह शक्तिशाली द्विविद मैन्द का भाई था और राजा सुग्रीव ने उसे प्रतिशोध का आदेश दिया था।
3 अपने मित्र नरक की मृत्यु का बदला लेने के लिए द्विविद वानर ने नगरों, गाँवों, खानों तथा ग्वालों की बस्तियों में आग
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A new Children's Drama produced in Mayapur and maybe a first in ISKCON as a children's drama shot in 4K with 3D Graphics about Tulasi Maharani.
Video editing by Shyamsundar dasa. Video uploading by Pandava dasa.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Dandavats/posts/2006973832800856
ISKCON Gurugram was awarded a Certificate of Commitment by the World Book of Records (WBR) to recognize the exceptional services offered by the devotees at ISKCON Gurugram in serving the needy during the Covid pandemic. The award was received by Rambhadra Das, President – ISKCON Gurugram. Rambhadra Das stated that “I dedicate this award to the global ISKCON family, my mentor HH Gopal Krishna Goswami, and Vivo India, Rapido, IOCL, GAIL, PTC and Sudhir Generators and all o
Last year my brother, Jerry, popped by to drop off vintage photographs of our biological family.
They came in two cardboard boxes with one of them labelled “Brownies,” which my sisters were members of. Likely that box contained Brownies chocolate bars or cookies, which were fundraisers for the organization. That one box, still kicking around with old pics in it, has been around for 55 years. The box itself is vintage.
In any event, I’m copying some of these photos for posterity’s sake and I’m h
अध्याय छियासठ – पौण्ड्रक छद्म वासुदेव (10.66)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन, जब बलराम नन्द के ग्राम व्रज को देखने गए हुए थे तो करुष के राजा ने मूर्खतापूर्वक यह सोचकर कि "मैं भगवान वासुदेव हूँ" भगवान कृष्ण के पास अपना दूत भेजा।
2 पौण्ड्रक मूर्ख लोगों की चापलूसी में आ गया जिन्होंने उससे कहा, “तुम भगवान वासुदेव हो और ब्रह्माण्ड के स्वामी के रूप में अब पृथ्वी पर अवतरित हुए हो।” इस तरह वह अपने आपको भगवान अच्युत मान बैठा।
3 अतएव उस मन्द बुद्धि पौण्ड्रक ने अव्यक्त भगवान कृष्ण के पास द्वारका
अध्याय पैंसठ – बलराम का वृन्दावन जाना (10.65)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे कुरुश्रेष्ठ, एक बार अपने शुभचिन्तक मित्रों को देखने के लिए उत्सुक भगवान बलराम अपने रथ पर सवार हुए और उन्होंने नन्द गोकुल की यात्रा की।
2 दीर्घकाल से वियोग की चिन्ता सह चुकने के कारण गोपों तथा उनकी पत्नियों ने बलराम का आलिंगन किया। तब बलराम ने अपने माता-पिता को प्रणाम किया और उन्होंने स्तुतियों द्वारा बलराम का हर्ष के साथ सत्कार किया।
3 नन्द तथा यशोदा ने प्रार्थना की: हे दशार्ह वंशज, हे ब्रह्माण्ड के स्वामी, तुम तथ
By Dinanatha Das
Japa retreats starting June 26 and running through July 18th, online, hosted by Mahatma Das and Amogh Lila Das.
Register here: http://bit.ly.3pStMZ4
HG Mahatma Prabhu (ACBSP), from Alachua, USA, has been conducting workshops on various topics of importance to devotees like improving japa, forgiveness, compassion, etc. These workshops have immensely benefited the participants to improve their sadhana.
On April 2021, HG Mahatma Prabhu conducted an online Japa Retreat “Transform
अध्याय चौसठ – राजा नृग का उद्धार (10.64)
1 श्री बादरायणि ने कहा: हे राजा, एक दिन साम्ब, प्रद्युम्न , चारु, भानु, गद तथा यदुवंश के अन्य बालक खेलने के लिए एक छोटे से जंगल में गये।
2 देर तक खेलते रहने के बाद उन्हें प्यास लगी। जब वे पानी की तलाश कर रहे थे तो उन्होंने एक सूखे कुएँ के भीतर झाँका और उन्हें एक विचित्र सा जीव दिखा।
3 लड़के उस जीव को, जो कि छिपकली थी और पर्वत जैसी दिख रही थी, देखकर विस्मित हो गए। उन्हें उसके प्रति दया आ गई और वे उसे कुएँ से बाहर निकालने का प्रयास करने लगे।
4 उन्होंने वहाँ
A message about mindfulness:
“This very moment is the best moment which was borne of the past
and which will shape the future, therefore this very moment deserves our full attention.”
-Bhaktimarga Swami, The Walking Monk©
Source: http://thewalkingmonk.blogspot.com/2021/06/sunday-june-13-2021.html
"We can remember Krishna in every moment. We can remember Krishna while taking a glass of water because the taste of water is Krishna. We can remember Krishna as soon as we see the sunlight in the morning, because the sunlight is a reflection of Krishna's Bodily Effulgence. Similarly, as soon as we see moonlight in the evening we remember Krishna because moonlight is also reflection of sunlight. Similarly, when we hear any sound we can remember Krishna because sound is Krishna, and the most per
“If he reads the book he is benefitted still more, or if he gives the book to someone else for reading, both he and the other person is benefitted. Even if one does not read the book but simply holds it and sees it, he is benefitted. If he simply gives small donation towards the work of Krsna consciousness he is benefitted. And anyone who distributes these transcendental literatures, he is also benefitted.”
Srila Prabhupada Letter to German Disciples -- Bombay, 6 May 1977.
Source: https://www.
With no end in sight, the Corona pandemic continues to take its toll on human health. More in terms of mental than physical. The fatality rate due to the corona has gone up, workplaces are being opened more for economic reasons not because the Corona pandemic is over. In between all these chaotic scene ISKCON Ayodhya came up with idea of providing the sublime knowledge of Bhagavad to masses in form of Bhagavad Gita 18 Chapter in 18 Days(1-18 June) .Registration was opened on 22nd May and Sessio
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Sacinandana Swami, a spiritual teacher and monk in the Bhakti tradition, is known for his significant contribution to the practice of meditation and kirtan. Dedicated to the process of inner transformation, he has spent fifty years in pursuit of genuine spiritual experiences.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/Dandavats/posts/2003330473165192
By Madhava Smullen
This year, as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s appearance in 1896, an excellent way to become absorbed in the pastimes and teachings of the ISKCON Founder-Acharya is the latest, fifth volume of Memories: Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint.
The series all began back in 1991 when Siddhanta Das, the devotee behind the project, was working with ISKCON Television (ITV) and tested out some new video cameras by taping Srutakirti Das, who had served as Srila Pra
Some restrictions becoming relaxed on Covid discipline has made it more possible for a flow of freedom in places like High Park. From noon until 4 pm, a small group of us bhakti yoga followers gathered at what Nick called “the Hill” for kirtan performance. It’s a great spot in a great park where people come to chill.
I managed to catch the last few minutes of the blissful chant before embarking on a trip (by car) north to Caledon and to a farm. Visiting this sixty-four-acre land in the rolling
