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After karthik, it’s time to get ready to visit Sri Kshetra Pui dhama!

ISKCON Mayapur has arranged for a special Virtual Puri Parikrama from 2nd Dec to 5th Dec.

If you are yet to register for Sri Kshetra Puri Parikrama, please DO NOW at https://www.mayapur.com/2020/sri-ksetra-parikrama-2020/

2nd December is the day of Adhivas. It means all of us together will assemble at the Maha Sagar ( sea beach) to take a vow or sankalpa to perform Parikrama. Do not miss to receive the full spiritual credit of

In 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Vimala-kunda in Kamyavana, which was formed by the loving tears of the daughters of King Vimala. Krsna and His cowherd boys came here to play and water Their cows. Close to Vimala-kunda, is Dharma-kunda, where four out of the five Pandavas had died after drinking its water. It was not until Yudhisthira took part in a deep conversation with Yamaraja (Dharmaraja), that Yamaraja agreed to revive the remaining Pandavas. Check out Maharaja’s full

I took my hand at the culinary craft today, cooking the noon offering. I have this great privilege being on the Monday schedule now. I feel blessed.

It’s been a long time since doing this seva (service). I love it.

Cooking brown rice, dahl soup, two veggie preps, chappatis, popadams, halava and, am I missing something? It was so exhilarating. You really have to be sharp when every item is over the flame simultaneously. I like the creativity of it all. It is quite the balancing act but, with Kris

I first met Mother Krsnanandini at the fortieth anniversary of the installation of Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji in Dallas, on Sri Radhastami in September of 2012. She and her mother, Bhumata, were both initiated by Srila Prabhupada on Radhastami in 1972. At the anniversary, she shared wonderful memories of her meeting Srila Prabhupada in Dallas at the time of the installation of Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji. And she made a heartfelt appeal:

“Srila Prabhupada has given us the key to happiness, which is

Be Very Careful, If one does not chant Hare Krishna, Sarasvati ”Maharaj” may give you a ”Slap”, and ”Sarasvati, is preaching, “Do you know Krsna?”………..
Prabhupada: This girl, Sarasvati… Some boy said, “Oh, why you are chanting? This is not very good.” She gave[him] a slap. Just see. Naisthiki. How firmly she is fixed up, although she is a small child. Bhaktir bhavati naisthiki. Nobody can deviate [her]. A pure devotee of Krsna cannot be deviated. You cannot cheat him. No. He’ll give you a slap

अध्याय अट्ठाईस – भक्ति साधना के लिए कपिल के आदेश (3.28)

1 भगवान ने कहा: हे माता, हे राजपुत्री, अब मैं आपको योग विधि बताऊँगा जिसका उद्देश्य मन को केन्द्रित करना है। इस विधि का अभ्यास करने से मनुष्य प्रसन्न रहकर परम सत्य के मार्ग की ओर अग्रसर होता है।

2 मनुष्य को चाहिए कि वह यथाशक्ति अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करे और उन कर्मों को करने से बचे, जो उसे नहीं करने हैं। उसे ईश्वर की कृपा से जो भी प्राप्त हो उसी से संतुष्ट रहना चाहिए और गुरु के चरणकमलों की पूजा करनी चाहिए।

3 मनुष्य को चाहिए कि परम्परा गत धार्

GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) invites you to hear one of the most exciting and inspiring update from around the globe on the Kartik outreach during the pandemic. The devotees who are sharing the outcome of their results are – Seva Svarupa das – manager for Congregational Development Ministry, with HH Jayapataka Swami as the Minister.
Jalaghi dd lives in Mayapur and is coordinatoring efforts in Hong Kong, etc. Amrita Gaurang dd lives in Malaysia and is assisting with the overall outreach.

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In 2017 and 2019, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Anjanoka, the birthplace of Indulekha, one of the asta-sakhis who intimately serves Radha and Krsna. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtans and lectures, along with a few photos, during Parikrama 2017 and Parikrama 2019.

This is the birthplace of Indulekha, who is a left-wing gopi. She is fiery and hot-tempered, and she is rebellious and chastises Krsna. She wears garments the colour of pomegranate. In her grove, everything is white in c

केवल वही, जिसने भगवान कृष्ण के चरणकमलों की शरण ले ली है -- (मामेव ये प्रपद्यन्ते) माया के चंगुल से छूट जाता है।   

(तात्पर्य 3.27.19 -- श्रील प्रभुपाद)

अध्याय सत्ताईस – प्रकृति का ज्ञान (3.27)

1 भगवान कपिल ने आगे कहा: जिस प्रकार सूर्य जल पर पड़ने वाले प्रतिबिम्ब से भिन्न रहता है उसी तरह जीवात्मा शरीर में स्थित होकर भी प्रकृति के गुणों से अप्रभावित रहता है, क्योंकि वह अपरिवर्तित रहता है और किसी प्रकार की इन्द्रियतुष्टि का कर्म नहीं करता।

2 जब आत्मा प्रकृति के जादू तथा अहंकार के वशीभूत होता है और शरीर

We have been honoring the month of Damodara, Krishna who acts as a child in all frivolity. The following is a rhyming translation by Kalakanta for the song, “Damodarastaka”.
 

After you steal butter, Your earrings dance and shine.

As you flee Your mother in Gokula pastimes.

Though you are all blissful, all knowing, ever-new

Greatest of controllers, Your mother controls You.
 

She shows You the stick and she binds You by the waist.

You shutter and sob and Your necklace of pearls shakes.

As You ru

Drutakarma Das (Michael Cremo), co-author of Forbidden Archeology, is at work on a new book, tentatively titled “Extreme Human Antiquity.” 

The book, Drutakarma says, “Is composed of new cases of archeological evidence that are consistent with Vedic and Puranic accounts of very ancient human presence on this planet.”

Expected some time in Spring or early Summer 2021, each chapter of “Extreme Human Antiquity” represents a different geological epoch, starting with the most recent and going back to

In 2016 and 2019, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Yavat, where Srimati Radharani was residing in separation from Krsna, after her marriage to Abhimanyu. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtans and lectures, along with a few photos, during Parikrama 2016 and Parikrama 2019.

The purpose of Abhimanyu, Jatila and Kutila was to increase the eagerness of Radha and Krsna to meet each other. Abhimanyu was never in competition with Krsna, but rather he was simply a shadow of Krsna. Radharani was a

अध्याय छब्बीस – प्रकृति के मूलभूत सिद्धान्त (3.26)

1 भगवान कपिल ने आगे कहा: हे माता, अब मैं तुमसे परम सत्य की विभिन्न कोटियों का वर्णन करूँगा जिनके जान लेने से कोई भी पुरुष प्रकृति के गुणों के प्रभाव से मुक्त हो सकता है।

2 आत्म-साक्षात्कार की चरम सिद्धि ज्ञान है। मैं तुमको वह ज्ञान बताऊँगा जिससे भौतिक संसार के प्रति आसक्ति की ग्रंथियाँ कट जाती हैं।

3 पूर्ण पुरुषोत्तम भगवान परमात्मा है और उनका आदि नहीं है। वे प्रकृति के गुणों और इस भौतिक जगत के अस्तित्व से परे हैं। वे सर्वत्र दिखाई पड़ने वाले हैं,

 “All of my students should read our books very diligently at least one or two hours daily and try to understand the subject matter from varieties of angles”

Srila Prabhupada Letter to Madhudvisa – Los Angeles, 16 June 1972

Video: Click here

Source: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=91562

In celebration of the holy month of Kartika, the Bhaktivedanta Players drama group of Bhaktivedanta Manor, UK, have made a seasonal audio play for children and families to enjoy.

The 16-minute drama with voices by many actors, beautiful sound effects and music depicts Krishna’s Damodara pastime in Vrindavana. 

Listen to the audio drama here: 

https://www.bhaktivedantamanor.co.uk/home/?p=14217

In 2018, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami took us to Adi-Badarinatha, where Krsna once brought the residents of Vrndavana instead of going to the Badarinatha in the Himalayas. Present here at this temple also are the sages Nara Narayana. Check out Maharaja’s full kirtan and lecture below, along with a few photos, at Adi-Badarinatha during Parikrama 2018.

One day, all the residents of Vrndavana wanted to go to Badarinatha. They were getting ready to go on the long journey to the Himalayas and i

If we are at all aware of how dependent we are on God—for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and our very ability to eat and drink and breathe, to think and feel and will, and to walk, talk, and sense—we will feel grateful and want to reciprocate God’s kindness. We will want to do something for He (or She or They) who has done, and continues to do, so much for us.

We often take things for granted until we lose them. I use my right hand to chant on meditation beads, and one

अध्याय पच्चीस – भक्तियोग की महिमा (3.25)

1 श्री शौनक ने कहा: यद्यपि पूर्ण पुरुषोत्तम भगवान अजन्मा हैं, किन्तु उन्होंने अपनी अन्तरंगा शक्ति से कपिल मुनि के रूप में जन्म धारण किया। वे सम्पूर्ण मानव जाति के लाभार्थ दिव्य ज्ञान का विस्तार करने के लिए अवतरित हुए।

2 शौनक ने आगे कहा: स्वयं भगवान से अधिक जानने वाला कोई अन्य नहीं है। न तो कोई उनसे अधिक पूज्य है, न अधिक प्रौढ़ योगी। अतः वे वेदों के स्वामी हैं और उनके विषय में सुनते रहना इन्द्रियों को सदैव वास्तविक आनन्द प्रदान करने वाला है।

3 अतः कृपया उन

I looked at my watch as I stepped out of the show room in Agra. It was 9.30 in the night. I winced. It would take us more than an hour to reach Vrindavan. We had to get up for mangala arati again the next morning.

By Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa

We had come to Agra to pick up some things for the upcoming project in Vrindavan, since they were not available there. Things were going on at a frenetic pace and devotees were working over time. We were compelled to come to Agra even though it was late. But