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By Bhaktimarga Swami

My first Zoom for today was with a new group from Windsor, Ontario headed by Kadambha Kanana, who resides there but is employed in Detroit. It is a nice group, or sangha, that gets together regularly. I was asked to speak on chapter 9 of The Gita, and concentrate on the term Mahatma. The definition according to The Gita is “one who is absorbed in spiritual energy, engaged in devotion, is active in glorification of the Great Spirit and is extremely focused in the practice of 

 अध्याय चौबीस – नीचे के स्वर्गीय लोकों का वर्णन (5.24)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी बोले- हे राजन, कुछ पुराण-वाचकों का कथन है की सूर्य से 10000 योजन (80000 मील) योजन नीचे राहू नामक ग्रह है जो नक्षत्रों की भाँति घूमता है। इस ग्रह का अधिष्ठाता देवता, जो सिंहिका का पुत्र है समस्त असुरों में घृणास्पद है और इस पद के लिए सर्वथा अयोग्य होने पर भी श्रीभगवान की कृपा से उसे प्राप्त कर सका है। मैं उसके विषय में आगे कहूँगा।

2 ऊष्मा के स्रोत सूर्य के गोलक का विस्तार 10000 योजन (80000 मील) है। चन्द्रमा का 20000 य

I worship that transcendental seat, known as Śvetadvīpa whereas loving consorts the Lakṣmīs in their unalloyed spiritual essence practice the amorous service of the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa as their only lover; where every tree is a transcendental purpose tree; where the soil is the purpose gem, all water is nectar, every word is a song, every gait is a dance, the flute is the favorite attendant, effulgence is full of transcendental bliss and the supreme spiritual entities are all enjoyable and tasty,

Larry King, the well-known host of Larry King Live, a nightly interview program that was carried on CNN for 25 years and produced 6,000 episodes, passed away on January 23. He was 87.  

Among the thousands of interviews he recorded during his long career, was one held in 1996 wherein he interviewed Anuttama Dasa, then ISKCON's North American Minister of Communications, and an official of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

The interview came after ISKCON had lost a case in the US Supr

The corner of Avenue Road and Roxsborough is notorious for auto accidents. I was sitting at my usual corner, inside what we call Prabhupada’s quarters, when I heard a slam/bang sort of sound. I looked outside to what I perceived as the source of sound and sure enough two vehicles clashed. Sad! Damage was done. Both motorists appeared unharmed. Police came very fast and efficiently. Paramedics too, just to see if there was a need.

From my view, glancing through the third-floor arched window, I co

अध्याय तेईस -- शिशुमार ग्रह-मण्डल (5.23)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने आगे कहा: हे राजन, सप्तर्षि-मण्डल से 1300000 योजन (10400000 मील) ऊपर भगवान विष्णु का धाम कहा जाता है। वहाँ पर अब भी महाराज उत्तानपाद के पुत्र, परम भक्त महाराज ध्रुव वास करते हैं, जो इस सृष्टि के अन्त तक रहने वाले समस्त जीवात्माओं के प्राणाधार हैं। वहाँ पर इन्द्र, अग्नि, प्रजापति, कश्यप तथा धर्म सभी समवेत होकर उनका आदर करते हैं और नमस्कार करते हैं। वे उनके दाईं ओर रहकर उनकी प्रदक्षिणा करते है। मैं पहले ही महाराज ध्रुव के यशस्वी कार

DIRECT HOTLINE WITH OUR LORD SRIKRISHNA.

In our extremely fast paced jet set lifestyle , we all , are in an eternal search of a super , simplest and  speediest connection with our SUPER SOUL , SOLE SUPREME CREATOR , our LORD SRIKRISHNA.

The twelve effective S's for the direct hotline with our most beloved Lord Srikrishna. Surest one 100%,  direct dazzling link with our lord SriKrishna which HE  so happily ,approves, accepts , applauds and adores.

1. Sole Surrender only and only , unto the divine m

SUPERMOST SUCCESS _ SHELTER AND SURRENDER

Is success being wealthy and wise with wisdom?

Or being in a renounced order with nothing?

Is it the path not taken or travelled?

Or is it a rich harvest of route less  traversed?

Is it an attainment of complete contentment?

Or of highest happiness in the simplest ?

Is it being one with nature and the entire universe?

Or being alone yet not lonely ?

Is it the light at the end of the tunnel?

Or the triumph of the darkness , at the rise of a new dawn?

Is it a pride o

How did you come to Krishna Consciousness?

Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON was the light that I ventured into in my search for answers and unconditional love. I found ISKCON when I was 7 years old. For me it was a home where I played, danced, sang, and celebrated my childhood in the shelter of Srila Prabhupada and his disciples. I lost my mother at an early age and so my extended family tried to take the best possible care of me. However, I often felt that I was missing out on unconditional love, fre

“This idea of creating a database and collecting contacts at all our festivals and in any situation where we come in contact with the public is very important. I tried for a number of years to teach this to devotees and I fully agree with Jayapatäkä Mahäräja as to its importance. “We can follow up in so many creative ways when we have a list of people who we know are relatively favorable. There is a whole science to database marketing and every successful organization, including non-profit and r

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• Collect the names, addresses, email and phone of the interested people.

• Keep a clear, up to date record of: type of person ex: pious, philanthropist, jnani, religious, impersonalist, etc., books they have, their area of interest, hobby etc., important dates like birthday etc., financial possibilities, how much they usually give for the Mission, family members names and their attitude toward Krsna Consciousness, other…

• Follow up personally the people you met.

• Contact the

FOLLOW – UP CAMPAIGN

MAXIMIZE YOUR PREACHING IMPACT

Hundreds and thousands of books are distributed each year, all over the world. But we do not see hundreds and thousands becoming devotees right after that. One reason for that is, of course, not everyone is ready for it. Another reason is that no one contacted them after giving them the book. Hence often those who have developed some interest, can’t join.

In order to maximize our efforts, and make them fruitful. Instead of simply giving them a

Esa had his cremation today in Philadelphia. Memorial events will take place in both Philly and Port Royal, more specifically Gita Nagari, a rural community in Pennsylvania.

Thats a state I really enjoyed walking through. Lots of farms, lots of hills. The Appalachians. The Amish. It was in 2015 in the autumn, so the colors were just stunning. Temperatures were just perfect — a bit on the cool side in the morning but that is ideal for walking. New England was pretty too.

In reflecting on the rest

अध्याय बाईस – ग्रहों की कक्ष्याएँ (5.22)

1 राजा परीक्षित ने श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी से पूछा- हे भगवान, आपने पहले ही इस सत्य की पुष्टि की है कि परम शक्तिमान सूर्यदेव ध्रुवलोक तथा सुमेरु पर्वत को अपने दाएँ रखकर ध्रुवलोक की परिक्रमा करते हैं, तो भी वे राशियों की ओर मुख किये रहते हैं और सुमेरु तथा ध्रुवलोक को अपने बाएँ भी रखते हैं, अतः हम तर्क तथा निर्णय द्वारा कैसे स्वीकारें कि हर समय सूर्यदेव, सुमेरु तथा ध्रुवलोक को दाएँ तथा बाएँ दोनों ओर रखते हुए चलते हैं?

2 श्रील शुकदेव ने उत्तर दिया- जब कुम्हार के

When I first encountered the Holy Name, it was in a musical situation. There was a workshop in Amsterdam, some jam session with a piano player named Burton Green. He still lives there, in Amsterdam. We somehow or other had a jam session. Burton said, “let’s try to do some ragas.” I had been to India, had gotten some sitar lessons so I learnt a few ragas and played guitar. So we were going to do some ragas. Next moment, he says, “let’s do some mantras.” I said, “Yes, why not.“ Ragas, mantras and

I heard the beautiful drone sound, and a voice of sincerity accompanying it, both leaking through the door where I was solemnly sedentary. The music compelled me to get off my seat, take approximately eight steps to the door with an anticipation to eavesdrop.

To get to the source, one floor down under the balcony of the temple room, I quietly made a decent on the stairs and finally stepped onto the same level. Almost tippy-toed, I went with a camera in hand. The sound was mesmerizing and I know

अध्याय इक्कीस – सूर्य की गतियों का वर्णन (5.21)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन, मैंने यहाँ तक आपसे विद्वानों के अनुमानों के आधार पर ब्रह्माण्ड के व्यास (पचास करोड़ योजन या चार अरब मील) तथा इसके सामान्य लक्षणों का वर्णन किया है।

2 जिस प्रकार गेहूँ के दाने को भागों में विभाजित कर देने पर निचले भाग के परिमाण (आकार) का ज्ञान होने पर ऊपरी भाग का पता लगाया जाता है उसी प्रकार भूगोलवेत्ताओं का कहना है कि इस ब्रह्माण्ड के ऊपरी भाग की माप को तभी समझा जा सकता है, जब निचले भाग की माप ज्ञात हो। भूलोक

ISKCON Leadership Sanga, Sri Dham Mayapur. Gaurapurnima 2020, Day 7. Conference Conclusion by the ILS Team, Afternoon Plenary Session

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Tuesday afternoon is a fairly bland time and the evening can be even more so. I had the fortune to at least get some walking in. That in itself is an adventure even though minimal.

Midway through my walk a call came from Texas. The caller was reaching out with some questions. That alone put a little spark or sparkle into the night. Questions are always welcome. They stimulate the brain or activate the intelligence.

Now, I’m not going to tell you what those questions were because our conversation

अध्याय बीस – ब्रह्माण्ड रचना का विश्लेषण (5.20)

1 महर्षि श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी बोले- इसके पश्चात मैं प्लक्षादि अन्य छह द्वीपों के आकार प्रकार, लक्षण तथा स्थिति का वर्णन करूँगा।

2 जिस प्रकार सुमेरु पर्वत चारों ओर से घिरा हुआ है, उसी प्रकार जम्बूद्वीप भी लवण के सागर से घिरा है। जम्बूद्वीप की चौड़ाई 100000 योजन (800000 मील) है और लवण का सागर भी इतना ही चौड़ा है। जिस तरह कभी-कभी दुर्ग की खाई उपवन से घिरी रहती है उसी प्रकार जम्बूद्वीप को घेरने वाला लवण-सागर भी प्लक्षद्वीप से घिरा हुआ है। प्लक्षद्वीप की