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My cousin, Corry, her hubby, Eric, and our young Muslim friend, Victor, came together to talk spiritual. And it wasn’t a conversation devoid of opinions about the American election. Political opinions often tend to polarize people. It occupies many peoples’ lives. Spiritual conversations can do the same—occupy and polarize. At least our group succeeded in hitting common ground when talking stayed on the other-worldly thoughts.

I had shared my realizations with Gabriel of St. Mary’s. We dwelt on

अध्याय नौ – सृजन–शक्ति के लिए ब्रह्मा द्वारा स्तुति (3.9)

1 ब्रह्माजी ने कहा: हे प्रभु, आज अनेकानेक वर्षों की तपस्या के बाद मैं आपके विषय में जान पाया हूँ। ओह! देहधारी जीव कितने अभागे हैं कि वे आपके स्वरूप को जान पाने में असमर्थ हैं। हे स्वामी, आप एकमात्र ज्ञेय तत्त्व हैं, क्योंकि आपसे परे कुछ भी सर्वोच्च नहीं है। यदि कोई वस्तु आपसे श्रेष्ठ प्रतीत होती भी है, तो वह परम पूर्ण नहीं है। आप पदार्थ की सृजन शक्ति को प्रकट करके ब्रह्म रूप में विद्यमान हैं।

2 मैं जिस रूप को देख रहा हूँ वह भौतिक कल्मष से

In 2016 and 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Varsana, the village of Srimati Radharani. It is here that various deities such as Lord Brahma and Lord Visnu have manifested themselves in the form of hills, as they carry the Lord and His devotees on their heads. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtans and lectures below, along with a few photos, at Varsana during Parikrama 2016 and Parikrama 2018.

There is Goloka Vrndavana, Bhumi Vrndavana and a third Vrndavana – the internal Vrndavana.

By Giriraj Swami 

Today, Sri Rama-ekadasi, is a very special day. It is the first Ekadasi in the month of Kartik, or Damodara, and it has special significance as the day on which Srila Prabhupada completed his translation of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, the most important book on the life and precepts of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, which was originally published in seventeen volumes. Every devotee should read it. Actually, every devotee should read every book of Srila Prabhupada’s, from Sri Iso

Through the arched window

I see a couple crossing

The road of intensity

No pleasant walk night here
 

Through that lofty window

Men are thinning the tree

I don’t know why

I wish I did though
 

Through this broad window

I can view four homes

Sheltering good families

Our neighbours and friends

Through the part-frosted window

I admire binds in flight

Not destined for the south

They wish to stay here
 

Through that wood-framed window

I am blocked from the air

I hear leaves are rustling

And people

तीन सौ खरब वर्षों से अधिक तपस्या करने पर ब्रह्माजी को परमेश्वर का ज्ञान हुआ, जिससे वे अपने हृदय में उनका दर्शन कर सके।  (3.8.22-24)-श्रील प्रभुपाद!

अध्याय आठ – गर्भोदकशायी विष्णु से ब्रह्मा का प्राकट्य (3.8)

1 महा-मुनि मैत्रेय ने विदुर से कहा: राजा पुरू का राजवंश शुद्ध भक्तों की सेवा करने के लिए योग्य है, क्योंकि उस वंश के सारे उत्तराधिकारी भगवान के प्रति अनुरक्त हैं। तुम भी उसी कुल में उत्पन्न हो और यह आश्चर्य की बात है कि तुम्हारे प्रयास से भगवान की दिव्य लीलाएँ प्रतिक्षण नूतन से नूतनतर होती जा

By Madhava Smullen

Around forty-five women from Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil, Chile, and across the U.S. and Canada attended the fourth annual Urban Devi Retreat on October 17th, entitled “Welcoming Transformation” and held virtually on Zoom.

Co-hosted by Urban Devi and the Bhakti Center in New York City, the inspirational all-day event ran from 7:30am to 5:30pm EDT. It was organized by Urban Devi founder Rukmini Devi Dasi along with Brajarani Devi Dasi, Lila Devi Dasi, and Champakalata Sakhi Dev

Back at the temple ashram, downtown Toronto, movers came over to empty out the excess paraphernalia thus freeing up the building from potential danger, such as the fire hazard it had created. A kind member of our community, Mukesh Gelda, allowed space in his warehouse, the new home of this paraphernalia; materials that are used in North America‘s largest Ratha Yatra, the Chariot Fest. We are grateful for the service he is offering and I want to thank Rudradev for organizing the move, as well as

प्रथम पुरुष कारणोदकशायी, द्वितीय पुरुष गर्भोदकशायी तथा तृतीय पुरुष क्षीरोदकशायी विष्णु हैं, जिनमें विराट पुरुष की कल्पना की जाती है, जिसमें सारे लोक अपने विभिन्न विस्तीर्णताओं तथा निवासियों समेत तैरते रहते हैं।    तात्पर्य - 3.7.22  श्रील प्रभुपाद

अध्याय सात – विदुर द्वारा अन्य प्रश्न (3.7)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन, जब महर्षि मैत्रेय इस प्रकार से बोल रहे थे तो द्वैपायन व्यास के विद्वान पुत्र विदुर ने यह प्रश्न पूछते हुए मधुर ढंग से एक अनुरोध व्यक्त किया।

2 श्री विदुर ने कहा : हे मह

In 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Ter Kadamba, which is famous for Srila Rupa Gosvami’s bhajana-kutir. It is also here where Krsna would climb onto a Kadamba tree and call out the names of the leaders of the various herds of cows. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtan and lecture below, along with a few photos, at Ter Kadamba during Parikrama 2018.

In one sense, Ter Kadamba is the most important place for us because it is where Rupa Gosvami resided for quite some time. Ter Kadamb

In 2017 and 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Sanket, the meeting place for Srimati Radharani and Krsna. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtans and lectures below, along with a few photos, at Sanket during Parikrama 2017 and Parikrama 2018.

Sanket is the place where Radha and Krsna meet. They reside at Varsana and Nandagrama but Sanket is in the middle at the half-way point, and this is where They meet. Sanket is representative of where Krsna meets His devotee half-way. So like Radha

अध्याय छह – विश्वरूप की सृष्टि (3.6)

1 मैत्रेय ऋषि ने कहा : इस तरह भगवान ने महत-तत्त्व जैसी अपनी शक्तियों के संयोग न होने के कारण विश्व के प्रगतिशील सृजनात्मक कार्यकलापों के निलम्बन के विषय में सुना।

2 तब परम शक्तिशाली भगवान ने अपनी बहिरंगा शक्ति, देवी काली सहित तेईस तत्त्वों के भीतर प्रवेश किया, क्योंकि वे ही विभिन्न प्रकार के तत्त्वों को सम्मेलित करती हैं।

3 इस तरह जब भगवान अपनी शक्ति से तत्त्वों के भीतर प्रविष्ट हो गए तो सारे जीव प्रबुद्ध होकर विभिन्न कार्यों में उसी तरह लग गये जिस तरह कोई

In this unprecedented period in the world’s history where health has been come a constant source of concern, a pure devotee can give us some secrets of health.

What is the most important secret of health? Srila Prabhupada reveals it in his purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.10:

“In Kali-yuga, the duration of life is shortened not so much because of insufficient food but because of irregular habits. By keeping regular habits and eating simple food, any man can maintain his health. Overeating, over

I went for another shiatsu session with my yogi friend, Devananda, a.k.a. Marc Handelman, and it was a job well done. From there I had a great opportunity to walk back to the ashram via the Cedarvale ravine. Trekking in these ravines changes hearts.

Why?

Well, one reason I can think of is that you are removed from cars. These nice ravines, which are like tight green valleys, restrict the automobile. In that natural setting you are in a sattvic environment, which allows you to feel safe. I believ

भगवान कृष्ण – भक्त के हृदय में से अज्ञानरूपी अंधकार को दूर करने का भार अपने ऊपर ले लेते हैं।   (भगवद्गीता 10.10)   (तात्पर्य भागवतम 3.5.40) ~श्रील प्रभुपाद~

अध्याय पाँच – मैत्रेय से विदुर की वार्ता (3.5)

1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: इस तरह कुरुवंशियों में सर्वश्रेष्ठ विदुर, जो भगवद्भक्ति में परिपूर्ण थे, स्वर्ग लोक की नदी गंगा के उद्गम (हरद्वार) पहुँचे जहाँ विश्व के अगाध विद्वान महामुनि मैत्रेय आसीन थे। भद्रता (सुशीलता) से पूर्ण तथा अध्यात्म में तुष्ट विदुर ने उनसे पूछा।

2 विदुर ने कहा: हे मह

By Mathura Lilesvari Dasi

By Kadamba Kanana Swami

In 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Talavana, where Lord Balarama killed the demon Dhenukasura. We come here in prayer to Lord Balarama as He prepares the heart and gives spiritual strength. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtan and lecture below, along with a few photos, at Talavana during Parikrama 2018.

Lord Balarama is very much on our mind today. He carries a plough, used to prepare the ground for planting. Balarama is the one who prepares the heart. Krs

By Kadamba Kanana Swami

Every year from 2016 to 2019, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Brahmanda-ghata, where Krsna showed Mother Yasoda the entire universe in His mouth. Maharaja says that he never skips this significant place during his parikrama because this deals with the foundation of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s key teaching – acintya-bhedabheda-tattva. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtans and lectures below, along with a few photos, at Brahmanda-ghata during Parikramas 2016, 2017, 2

Giriraj Swami read and spoke from Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.3.17.

“This verse indirectly confirms the greater importance of utilizing the human form of life to realize our lost relationship with the Supreme Lord by acceleration of devotional service. Time and tide wait for no man. So the time indicated by the sunrise and the sunset will be uselessly wasted if such time is not properly utilized for realizing identification of spiritual values. Even a fraction of the duration of life wasted cannot be co