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The Perils Of Being Over-intelligent

By Kesava Krsna dasa – GRS

If a spiritual master requests a glass of water and the disciple brings some milk instead, thinking it to be a more valuable type of service, it would be considered a classic example of being over-intelligent. Does overuse of our intelligence only refer to practical things like this? If doubt is a symptom of intelligence, what if we become over-intelligent and begin to over-doubt? If we broaden the possibilities further, can one over-estimate, over-discriminate and ge

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Brian David Schwartz, a UF telecommunications sophomore, chows down on Krishna lunch on the steps of Griffin-Floyd Hall on Sept. 3. Students are banned from eating on the stairs to prepare for extra seating renovations. “Having Krishna lunch is a very communal experience,” Schwartz said, “us all eating the same food to the beat of a drum.”

By Alexandra Fernandez, Alligator Staff Writer

Near the steps of Griffin-Floyd Hall, there’s a sign.

“Please do not eat Krishna Lunch on the steps nor inside

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By Parijata Dasi

In yet another remarkable innovative step forward, the TOVP engineering team has embarked on the development of a custom-made tool to be used for engraving designs into wood, metal and styrofoam for various elements of the temple; the 4 Axis CNC Router.

Being manufactured in China, this router is designed to serve the specific needs of the TOVP. It has been selected for its precise work and will be used for making mold patterns in wooden doors, windows, etc. The 3D design-ba

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By Lydia Johnson

THE Hare Krishnas will return to a place in Worcestershire they once called home.

From when they sold Croome Court over 30 years ago, the Hare Krishnas are returning with their annual event which celebrates their time at the National Trust mansion house and parkland during the 1980s.

The event, which will see Croome burst in to song, dance and live music, takes place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.

Becky Wilks, events officer at Croome, said: “It’s great to

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Radhastami festival in New Vraja Dhama

Dear Devotees,

Please accept my respectful obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I would like to inform you that this year the Radhastami festival is celebrated on 27th September (Sunday) in New Vraja Dhama.

Our* festival guests* will be:

Srila Indradyumna Swami
Her Grace Jahnavi devi dasi
His Grace Amala Harinama prabhu and his wife, Nadiya-mani mataji
*Program plan for Radhastami*:
4:30 Mangala Arati
7:25 Greeting of Sri-Sri Laksmi-Nrisimhadeva
7:30 Srila Prabhupada guru-puja
8:00 Deity

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ISKCON 50 World Holy Name Week


By Divyanam Das, Communications Global, WHNW

An important GBC initiative, to glorify Srila Prabhupada and Holy Names – World Holy Name Week (WHNW) is around the corner. This year it’s very special as it marks the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the west and bringing the Holy Names to the shores of the western world.

That World Holy Name Day is made an annual program for all ISKCON centers. The observance of the World Holy Name Day is to be held in connection with the annivers

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ISKCON 50 World Holy Name Week

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An important GBC initiative, to glorify Srila Prabhupada and Holy Names - World Holy Name Week (WHNW) is around the corner. This year it's very special as it marks the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the west and bringing the Holy Names to the shores of the western world.

That World Holy Name Day is made an annual program for all ISKCON centers. The observance of the World Holy Name Day is to be held in connection with the anniversary observances of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival

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Radhastami by Sankarshan Nitai Prabhu

2515026832?profile=originalLecture on Radhastami by Sankarshan Nitai Prabhu on 11 Sep 2010 at ISKCON Mayapur

(HG Sankarshan Nitai prabhu joined ISKCON Mayapur in 1996. He is the disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami.)

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Radhastami by HH Niranjana Swami

2515026876?profile=originalLecture on Radhastami  by HH Niranjana Swami on 02 Sep 2014 at Los Angeles

(HH Niranjana Swami was born on December 10, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. In 1972, his spiritual search took a turning point when he saw a Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, on the counter of a bookshop in Washington, DC.)

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Building Real Relationships

2515026777?profile=originalLecture on Building Real Relationships  by HH Niranjana Swami on 22 Aug 2015 at Bologna

(HH Niranjana Swami was born on December 10, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. In 1972, his spiritual search took a turning point when he saw a Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, on the counter of a bookshop in Washington, DC.)

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Sacred Space Meditation

2515026778?profile=originalLecture on Sacred Space Meditation  by HH Sachinandana Swami on 16 July 2015 at Croatia

(Born in 1954 in Hamburg, Germany, At a young age, he began searching for answers anywhere they could be found—from the esoteric teachings of the old world spiritual traditions to the modern theories of psychology and parapsychology.)

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The Forest Fire

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This world is compared to a forest fire caused by the cohesion of bamboo bushes. Such a forest fire takes place automatically, for bamboo cohesion occurs without external cause. Similarly, in the material world the wrath of those who want to impose their supremacy over material nature interacts, and the fire of war takes place, exhausting the unwanted population. The Lord has nothing to do with Such fires or wars that take place. But because He wants to maintain the creation, He desires the mas
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2515026788?profile=originalIn yet another remarkable innovative step forward, the TOVP engineering team has embarked on the development of a custom-made tool to be used for engraving designs into wood, metal and styrofoam for various elements of the temple; the 4 Axis CNC Router.

Being manufactured in China, this router is designed to serve the specific needs of the TOVP. It has been selected for its precise work and will be used for making mold patterns in wooden doors, windows, etc. The 3D design-based tool can not only

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Bhagavad-gita As It Is - 1.41

TEXT 41
sankaro narakayaiva
kula-ghnanam kulasya ca
patanti pitaro hy esam
lupta-pindodaka-kriyah
SYNONYMS
saṅkaraḥ—such unwanted children; narakāya—for hellish life; eva—certainly; kula-ghnānām—of those who are killers of the family; kulasya—of the family; ca—also; patanti—fall down; pitaraḥ—forefathers; hi—certainly;eṣām—of them; lupta—stopped; piṇḍa—offerings; udaka—water; kriyāḥ—performance.
TRANSLATION
When there is increase of unwanted population, a hellish situation is created both for the family
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Catch Krishna in Vrindavan - Bhakti Board Game

* Jai Radhe * Jai Krishna * Jai Vrindavan *

Who is Radha? Who is Krishna? What is Vrindavan? The mind seeks the answers for these questions, yet only heart can know this mystery. Strangely enough, I had so many times the experience that even people, who never had had any connection to Krishna before, felt somehow pulled to listening to the stories about him. Certain irresistible longing awakens upon hearing this most ancient and most sacred Love story, as if the soul itself remembers some old m

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The Spiritual Navigator

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Sitting by the beach this morning, after I finished my power-chanting, marvelled by the Lord's incredible natural creations, I decided to spend some more time relishing nectarean kirtans as the beautiful, glowing sun rose slowly over me, bringing a gleaming light to the beautiful white sand and blue sea. Its glittering, golden rays  felt like Lord's soft touch on my head. The cool coast breeze and the tiny droplets of water splashing against the rocks, which brushed my face felt like God's divi
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Overcome the Fear of Future

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Fear keeps us focused on the past and constantly worried about the future. It creates desperation and indecision that paralyzes our logic, thinking and actions. We can’t live freely because we can’t stop living in fear - fear of the unknown, fear of the future.
 
The control by time lays its inevitable hands all over the space within the universe, as there is control by time all over the planets. All the big gigantic planets, including the sun, are being controlled by the force of air, as the c
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2515026877?profile=originalLecture on Thematic Essence of Chaitanya Charitamrita 01 Antya Lila 01 by HH Bhakti Vikas Swami on 29 Jul 2015 at Bhopal

(His Grace Charucandra Prabhu is a disciple of H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. He is a Biomedical Scientist by profession and is based out of Washington, DC, USA. By the order of his Guru Maharaja, he has been conducting such courses (both online and in class) based on Srila Prabhupada's books on Vedic scriptures for more than 12 years now.)

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Chaitanya Charitamrita Adi Lila 10-121-122

2515026898?profile=originalLecture on Chaitanya Charitamrita Adi Lila 10-121-122 by Anuttama Prabhu on 23 Aug 2015 at Bhaktivedanta Manor

(As a student in political and social science at Michigan State University, USA, Anuttama Dasa found the university incapable to provide answers to the most important questions in life. Thus he chose to not complete his formal education. After exploring varied traditions ranging from Zen Buddhism to Methodism,)

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