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Join us for a conversation with Ananda Monet- a musician, mother and Sri Krishna bhakti practitioner from Russia, living in the UK. We will explore her journey to Sri Krishna, her early years as a devotee in Russia and how she balances spiritual, family and professional life in the UK today.
Source: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=95041
By Madhava Smullen
On Earth Day (April 22nd, 2021), ISKCON’s North American Council passed a resolution endorsing the work of the ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI), and encouraging “adoption of the environmentally sustainable practices promoted by the IEI by all ISKCON temples and communities.”
The IEI, which has developed guidelines for these practices over the past year, is an international team of devotees specializing in environmental concerns, including Anuttama Das, GBC and Global Min
अध्याय आठ – भगवान कृष्ण द्वारा अपने मुख के भीतर विराट रूप का प्रदर्शन (10.8)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे महाराज परीक्षित, तब यदुकुल के पुरोहित एवं तपस्या में बढ़े चढ़े गर्गमुनि को वसुदेव ने प्रेरित किया कि वे नन्द महाराज के घर जाकर उन्हें मिलें।
2 जब नन्द महाराज ने गर्गमुनि को अपने घर में उपस्थित देखा तो वे उनके स्वागत में दोनों हाथ जोड़े उठ खड़े हुए। यद्यपि गर्गमुनि को नन्द महाराज अपनी आँखों से देख रहे थे किन्तु वे उन्हें अधोक्षज मान रहे थे अर्थात वे भौतिक इन्द्रियों से दिखाई पड़ने वाले सामान्
AIM TO ZOOM - A TO Z FEW OF MY PONDERINGS
AIM TO ZOOM IN LORD SRIKRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS
A Aspire, Aim, Achieve & Appreciate.
B Benevolence begets bright beginnings.
C Cherish carefree childhood.
D Dazzling dreams dive deep.
E Enjoy egoless.
F Faultless faith flies fastest.
G Give graciously! Gratitude gets.
H Hope holds highest happiness.
I Imagine, introspect and invent.
J Joyfully juggle
K Kindle kindness and knowledge.
L Lights & Lamps lead.
M Mind moves mighty mountains.
N Nobleness nurtures & no
World’s first and only ICU where Doctor is leading kirtan, nurses repeating it. (DR Shyamlal Prabhu singing kirtan in Bhaktivedanta Hospital ICU)
Double Cure -Body + Soul!
King Pariksit continued: “The ability to talk can be perfected only by describing the transcendental qualities of the Lord. The ability to work with one’s hands can be successful only when one engages himself in the service of the Lord with those hands. Similarly, one’s mind can be peaceful only when one simply thinks of Krsna in full Krsna consciousness. This does not mean that one has to have very great thinking power: one has to understand simply that Krsna, the Absolute Truth, is all-pervas
अध्याय सात - तृणावर्त का वध (10.7)
1-2 राजा परीक्षित ने कहा: हे प्रभु श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी, भगवान के अवतारों द्वारा प्रदर्शित विविध लीलाएँ निश्चित रूप से कानों को तथा मन को सुहावनी लगने वाली हैं। इन लीलाओं के श्रवणमात्र से मनुष्य के मन का मैल तत्क्षण धुल जाता है। सामान्यतया हम भगवान की लीलाओं को सुनने में आनाकानी करते हैं किन्तु कृष्ण की बाल-लीलाएँ इतनी आकर्षक हैं कि वे स्वतः ही मन तथा कानों को सुहावनी लगती हैं। इस तरह भौतिक वस्तुओं के विषय में सुनने की अनुरक्ति, जो भवबन्धन का मूल कारण है, समाप
Lord Caitanya says that one should always try to associate with saintly persons because if one establishes a proper association with a saintly person, even for a moment, one attains all perfection. Somehow or other, if one meets a saintly person and achieves his favor, then the entire mission of one’s human life is fulfilled. In our personal experience we have actual proof of this statement of Manu. Once we had the opportunity to meet Visnupada Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Mahar
GBC SPT hosts "Kirtan Prayers Global" for all devotees worldwide afflicted by Covid-19 on Saturday, May 1st and May 2nd, Sunday. Live on: https://gbcstrategicplanningteam.com/kirtanprayers/
Chant for Love and Peace, kirtan event May 2nd. Live on: www.bit.ly/chantforindia
Source: https://iskconnews.org/chant-for-love-and-peace-and-kirtan-prayers-global-events,7783/
Srila Prabhupada makes an important point that hearing and explaining the scriptures is more important than reading them. Why is it so? Because when we simply read, some things are misunderstood by us and when we never hear, we perpetuate our own misunderstandings. This is until one day someone gives a lecture and explains the concept in a totally different way than we understood it all this time. Therefore, hearing from others gives us different insights and different angles into our scripture
अध्याय छह - पूतना वध (10.6)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन! जब नन्द महाराज घर वापस आ रहे थे तो उन्होंने विचार किया कि वसुदेव ने जो कुछ कहा था वह असत्य या निरर्थक नहीं हो सकता। अवश्य ही गोकुल में उत्पातों के होने का कुछ खतरा रहा होगा। ज्योंही नन्द महाराज ने अपने सुन्दर पुत्र कृष्ण के लिए खतरे के विषय में सोचा त्योंही वे भयभीत हो उठे और उन्होंने परम नियन्ता के चरणकमलों में शरण ली।
2 जब नन्द महाराज गोकुल लौट रहे थे तो वही विकराल पूतना, जिसे कंस ने बच्चों को मारने के लिए पहले से नियुक्त क
India Today’s news report on ISKCON’s free food distribution program in the Delhi region where more than 18,000 meals are home delivered to senior citizens, pregnant women, and Covid patients.
Source: http://www.dandavats.com/?p=94972
When we feel that we have no taste for chanting and when we think to ourselves, “Oh I have no desire to chant sixteen rounds… it is taking such a long time and it is appearing to me as boring“, this is because we have no remembrance of Krsna. However, it is so easy to remember Krsna through His pastimes, because they are filled with rasa, with taste. They are not boring at all; they are actually full of excitement.
Are we religious? No, we are not religious. We are attracted to the pastimes of
From Back to Godhead
Modern research is confirming the Vedic viewpoint that human life is meant for more than the pursuit of material pleasure.
Imagine a farmer who gets a Mercedes Benz as a gift. The only vehicle he has ever seen is a tractor, and the only purpose he knows for any vehicle is plowing. So he hitches a yoke to his new Mercedes and starts driving it over his field. Of course, not only does his attempt at plowing fail; his new car malfunctions. He becomes totally frustrated—with
अध्याय पाँच - नन्द महाराज तथा वसुदेव की भेंट (10.5)
1-2 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: नन्द महाराज स्वभाव से अत्यन्त उदार थे अतः जब भगवान श्रीकृष्ण ने उनके पुत्र रूप में जन्म लिया तो वे हर्ष के मारे फूले नहीं समाए। अतएव स्नान द्वारा अपने को शुद्ध करके तथा समुचित ढंग से वस्त्र धारण करके उन्होंने वैदिक मंत्रों का पाठ करने वाले ब्राह्मणों को बुला भेजा। जब ये योग्य ब्राह्मण शुभ वैदिक स्तोत्रों का पाठ कर चुके तो नन्द ने अपने नवजात शिशु के जात-कर्म को विधिवत सम्पन्न किए जाने की व्यवस्था की। उन्होंने देव
By Nrsimha Kavaca Dasa
From Hari Sauri prabhu one hour ago:
I just spoke with the temple manager, Radharaman das, in Kolkata. Somehow a fire started in the deity clothing room about 6pm last night. The Deities were removed downstairs and the fire put out. All the Deity clothes were burnt but the fire didn’t do any further damage. Radha Govinda are OK. The temple building is OK.
The fire brigade had come on time and doused the fire.
Dear all,
Please accept my humble obesciances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. How do I post on the forum or do I post on the blog here? I've been with the movement for 9 years both me and my husband of 26 yrs. The post I wrote on Cow Slaughter was deleted. I 💘 cows.
I'm very confused. I'm looking for answers and if my posts keep getting deleted, to whom do I turn to?? People who don't understand Krishna Consciousness?? Go to touchy feely people?? I don't want that . Please excuse my outburst
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