The real point is that narayana-paranmukham. Without thinking of Narayana or Krsna or Visnu, no method will be able to purify you. Vita-raga-bhaya-krodha, mam upasritah… [Being freed from attachment, fear and anger, being fully absorbed in Me and taking refuge in Me, many, many persons in the past became purified by knowledge of Me – and thus they all attained transcendental love for Me. (Bhagavad-gita, 4.10.)] – the simple process to become purified. And that simple process is this chanting. Ch
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Hare Krishna Vaishnavas! Dandavats Pranam! Jai Srila Prabhupad!
Many of you may not be aware that HG Govardhan Lila Mataji has been having severe health challenges.
She has survived 2 open heart surgeries because she is always very eager to continue serving their lordships here in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.A.).
She will be going through a very risky and complex procedure for her heart on May 26 at 12:00 PM EST. This procedure will take approximately 3 hours at Emory hospital.
The procedure is calle
By Damodar das
“This material world is certified by the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita as a dangerous place full of calamities. Less intelligent persons prepare plans to adjust to those calamities without knowing that the nature of this place is itself full of calamities. They have no information of the abode of the Lord, which is full of bliss and without trace of calamity. The duty of the sane person, therefore, is to be undisturbed by worldly calamities, which are sure to happen in all circumstan
Corrado and I and a new seeker, Abhijit, who works with healthcare workers, took to a walk on the shady side of the street. Eventually we found ourselves in a tree-bound neighbourhood, but before that we noticed and increased amount of traffic noise. Personally I was left to ask the question, “When will we ever sober up?” More particularly I’m seeing the display of testosterone male power in the form of revving up engines. They are noisy, loud and fast.
Since the global lockdown less traf
Hare Krishna all,
Can anyone suggest me, how to remain grounded and avoid "Arrogance & Greed".
In simple words, how we can purify ourselves quickly.
Need a quick fix.
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By Madhava Smullen
Since it was established, the ISKCON Ministry of Education’s aim has been to provide Krishna conscious education of high quality to everyone through temples, educational institutions and various global initiatives.
Last year, in February 2019, the Ministry held its first annual symposium in Mayapur, West Bengal. Entitled “Viplavah,” meaning “Revolutionary,” the event was focused on revolutionizing, or revitalizing education in ISKCON, and drew over 150 educators from eig
If crying is the preserve of advanced devotees steeped in devotional mellows, should it bother us to display a show of apparent weakness? Shedding tears in lamentation, as a plea for sympathy, as ostentatious syrupy hype or as a tantrum disguised as frustration, can all be good enough reasons not to appear less than masculine.
Yet tears are required while treading the path of devotion. For the ‘average’ practitioner who plods along, pacing himself as if running a super life-long marathon, conse
Trees
What hugs the soil and keeps it in place
Teaches tolerance especially at the base
Provides us company when down and lonely
Is a true member of the earthly family?
Trees
What cuts the wind when all is tossed in the air
Which resembles a turbulent mind enough to scare
What emits a sweet sent at dusk and at dawn
And has sap flow at winter’s end when spring is on?
Trees
What gives warmth in cold in coolness in the heat
And what eats and drinks by their very own feet
Give shelter with shade
My beloved, exalted disciple Kamala devi dasi left her body in Mauritius two days ago. Everything about her departure was auspicious, and her consciousness was fixed on Goloka Vrindavan. She was ably assisted in her final journey by HH Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami; Karunika dasi; Vrajesvari dasi; Manasi Ganga dasi; Arcana Siddhi dasi; and her devoted daughter, Dhira Prasanta dasi, and son, Lesh, in Mauritius; and by Krsnagi dasi and others from afar.
I have attached a photo of Kamala devi when s
Pancharatna Prabhu, ILS 2020 Seminar: "Pathways - Successful Strategies for Nurturing New Contacts"
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Continuing our series of interviews, today we speak with Praghosa Prabhu GBC for Zonal Secretary for Ireland, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Switzerland; member of the GBC Organizational Development Committee, of the GBC Nominations Committee, the GBC-BBT Team and editor of the website Dandavats, Praghosa Prabhu will share his insights of the present situation and how it has affected ISKCON temples and communities in his area.
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Dear Devotees,
Our humble obeisances to you. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I am writing on behalf of the group of carers who are serving Her Grace Ramadevi Dasi, Srila Prabhupada’s disciple and a long-standing resident of the Mayapur community, to inform the local and international devotees of Ramadevi’s state of health.
Some days ago, Ramadevi collapsed, and it was clear her condition had accelerated. Ramavijaya Prabhu arranged her swift transfer to the Calcutta hospital who had been treati
By Madhava Smullen
With the U.S. State of Florida, and within it Alachua County, in Phase One of Reopening from COVID-19 lockdown, ISKCON’s New Raman Reti temple in Alachua has also started phase one of a gradual reopening process with careful restrictions.
To do so, Temple President Mukhya Dasi is consulting local government recommendations, as well as her own committee consisting of two phsyicians, one nurse, and two members of management. She’s also taking guidance from Nila Madhava Das,
Hearing Srila Prabhupada speak about why danger is required, I thought of the coronavirus pandemic. In a talk on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.33, April 25, 1973, Los Angeles, Prabhupada said:
“We have got natural devotion. Just like father and son, there is natural affection. The son has got natural devotion to the father, mother. Similarly, we have got our natural devotion. And when we are in danger, even the scientists pray to God—though when they are not in danger, they defy God.
“Therefore danger
It’s quite interesting to see how many roads are becoming sidewalks, places for boys at basketball and now today the road, an actual bridge arched over a ravine in Rosedale has become arehearsal site for a young women’s cheerleading team. Oh, they moved over when the rare motorist came. They pulled over when the vehicle would pass and then get right back into action.
Further on a fresh new sidewalk was laid for the concrete to harden. Being blocked off caused pedestrians to use the street. Th
Dear Manjari dasi, the daughter of Mother Gayatri and Amarenda Prabhu ACBSP (ISKCON lawyer) passed away.
Please send prayers for her family and friends and for her journey onwards.
Culture are subtle forces or activities which condition or influence how individuals think and behave in every facet of their life; culture largely depends on a country’s or group’s conviction and purpose for existence (belief system); ones convictions are largely formed by knowledge or education (ideas or wisdom); therefore, we can conclude that knowledge and education changes culture, which then ultimately translates to changing individuals behavior and thus their destiny. In Bhārata-varṣa, I
By Madhava Smullen
At least 72 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in West Bengal, India, after Cyclone Amphan ripped through the state on Wednesday May 20th. Amphan, which was the most powerful cyclone ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal before it weakened, destroyed homes, trees and bridges, and left rural areas without power or communications.
Fortunately, although ISKCON’s Mayapur campus was affected, the damage was minimal.
The cyclone reached Sridham Mayapur on Wedn
Walking has become a family affair from what I can see. On the Belt Line Trail Aisvarya and I were seeing this with our very own eyes. People have become antsy staying at home for two months now. Except for a young raccoon that walked solo and, upon seeing us climbed a mesh fence, was seemingly lost from his family.
With the sun at approximately 16° Celsius you couldn’t find a better situation. Singles, couples, and families, people with baby strollers were drawn to the out-of-doors. It w
