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ISKCON Melbourne, AU: Daily Class - Jagattarini MatajiSrimad Bhagavatam 11.20.14-19 - Stay connected to Krishna consciousness in all the circumstances. ISKCON Toronto, Canada: Interpersonal Devotee Relationships Seminar this Monday!
 Bharatavarsa.net: Bhakti Vikasa Swami: "Do something new," and "Why change?"As soon as one is in charge, immediately he invents something new: "This should be broken, and this should be done." Then another man comes. He breaks the same thing again. There are practical experience I have got. Unless there is control over the mind it will dictate something new. "Do it like this." There was a Bengali poet. He also sung a song, ek ta nutana kichu koro(?): "Do something new." This is mind's business. He is not satisfied with the old things. Nutana kichu koro. So that's a very big song. Why change? The whole material world is like that. Ei nutana kichu koro: "Do something new," and be implicated. We are not satisfied with old things. "Old order changes, yields to... Old order... There is an English proverb like that, "yielding to the new." But the Vedic civilization is that "Do not try to invent some order. That will create disturbance. Be satisfied. 761126SB.VRN ISKCON News.com: Spain to Host "Highly Experiential" Bhakti Inspiration RetreatMayapur Katha Magazine: Remembering Padmalochan Prabhu www.remembermayapur.com  H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: '430' from The Yellow Submarine4:10 A.M. We found out that Nitai Gaurasundara's family was safe from the flooding in Tennessee. Just as with the previous tornadoes in that area they were untouched by the flood also. Last night on going to bed I had a migraine headache and had to take medicine. They're coming frequently and the men think that I may be in anxiety over some issue. I woke up in the middle of the night with another headache but got back to sleep. I got out of bed at 1:30 and began my chanting. I chanted awake and alert. I've chanted fourteen rounds. My chanting was not very prayerful however. I mechanically uttered the syllables of the mantra and kept count of the quota. It is a routine kind of chanting with no big distractions but no deep meditations on Nama Prabhu and Radha-Krishna. This has been my fate for some while and I find it hard to improve. It just takes a great deal of presence of mind. You have to think of what you're doing and be aware of the momentousness of the simple practice. Don't take it for granted or do it just as a matter of daily habit. The best part is that I chant with consciousness of keeping up the count in a rapid way but that is not enough. Keeping your quota, H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'In Paris, France 1974' from The Yellow SubmarinePrabhupada Smaranam
This is the Paris temple in 1974 and Prabhupada is allowing me to be the priest of an initiation ceremony. The paraphernalia is all set out and the yajna has yet to begin. I will have to set out burning incense sticks and then start a fire on the sand mound with sticks from the box. It is a privilege and humble duty to be the priest for Prabhupada, who is actually making the initiations. In his lecture Prabhupada mentioned that I wrote in a BTG article the example of the wedding party who rowed their boat all night but made no progress because the anchor was down. I was thrilled that he referred to my article which was, after all, just a repetition of what I had heard from him. Krishna conscious ceremonies are elaborate and enjoyable. They have to be conducted in an exact certain way. I was a little nervous to do it in front of Prabhupada but had experience in conducting the fire ceremony so I was pretty confident that I'd be able to do it without mistakes, as long as the wood was dry. At least I didn't have to give the lecture, which was conducted by His Divine Grace. He was relaxed on his vyasasana, not uncomfortable about the fact that he was making a whirlwind tour through various European countries. He controlled the situation and all the devotees in the room. He was in fairly good health, and enlivened to be preaching in Europe, having meetings with Christian priests and dignitaries and seeing the progress in his various temples. It was a good time in his life. I was being honored as his personal servant, although I was restless in my service. To look at the scene now brings fond memories of a time I was actively and personally engaged in his service and fully under his protection. The temple room was packed with happy devotees, thrilled to be in the presence of Srila Prabhupada, especially those devotees who are about to be initiated. H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'Where Am I' from The Yellow SubmarineYou've established that But how do you do that? I have to go to the doctor again You should be entering more Scott LaFaro plucks his That was decades ago and some You have to dedicate yourself I'm just an ordinary bloke Can I tell you my heart H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'The Love of Dog…' from The Yellow SubmarineFree WriteThe owner of these two little dogs has attired them in jackets to protect them from the snow bordered cold. They are crossing the road on long leashes. Humans sometimes excessively coddle their pets and treat them almost like human children. People have been known to leave large sums of money to their pets in their Wills and to bury their pets in coffins with large tombstones. Too much affection and attention to a subhuman pet could have serious effects on the pet owners. A person who dies thinking finally of his pet dog could take his next birth in the dog species. Bhagavad-gita confirms "Whatever one thinks of at the time of death, one attains that state without fail." This verse occurs in the eighth chapter where thinking of Krishna at the time of death is recommended. "He who meditates on Me as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, his mind constantly engaged in remembering Me, undeviated from the path, oh Partha, is sure to reach Me." (Bhagavad-gita 8.8) In the purport to this verse Prabhupada writes "The mind is fickle, and therefore, it is necessary to engage the mind by force to think of Krishna. One example often given is that of the caterpillar that thinks of becoming a butterfly and is transformed into a butterfly in the same life." In the fifth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, the unfortunate transmigration of Bharata Maharaja is described. Maharaja Bharata went to the forest and was practicing severe penance and almost attained the state of bhava, prior to krsna-prema. But he became attached to a fawn and was thinking of the fawn when he died. In his next life Maharaja Bharata had to take the birth of a stag. Gosvamis in Vrndavana who fall down in spiritual life and take to illicit sex and intoxication have to take one more birth in Vrndavana in the species of hogs or monkeys before they are liberated. Lord Rsabhadeva teaches his sons that they should strive to save their offspring from the cycle of birth and death. It is very difficult to control the destiny of an adult human being but parents at least should try their best to raise their children as devotees and fulfill the responsibility of parenthood. By giving up hope of delivering one's children in Krishna consciousness and coddling animals instead, one runs the risk of entering the species of the loved ones on whom one meditates. Srila Prabhupada's Letters1969 May 8: "You should try for the church by all means, and if need be I shall see that the funds will be loaned to you. Such a nice church will be a tremendous boon to our propaganda activities."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1969 May 8: "Regarding your future, Krishna will save you; don't bother yourself about it. There is great possibility of pushing our movement there, so it is a great advantage for you to be there."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1969 May 8: "If anyone faces difficulties, it is considered as blessings, because without tapasya nobody can realize the Transcendence."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1970 May 8: "I am pleased how you are carrying out our Sankirtana program amidst the demonstrations. This Sankirtana Movement is most practical and authorized."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1973 May 8: "Preach Krsna Consciousness very strongly. The modern scientists are confusing everyone with their false propaganda and it is our duty to expose them and kill the demoniac tendency to forget Krsna."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1973 May 8: "If we can construct a temple and building without permission of the landlord that will be our greatest triumph. If such a law is inaugurated then it is to be supposed that it is Krsna's plan."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1974 May 8: "This sankirtana movement will expand and continue so long we are sincere. There is no question of it stopping. There is no cessation. This movement is eternal."  Srila Prabhupada's Letters1974 May 8: "Therefore this rumor is completely bogus. Whoever told you that is a rascal, saying it in my name. I never said that."  Madhava Ghosh dasa, New Vrndavan, USA: Morning Paint MeditationBeen busy. 4 of 5 kids are in for the Festival of Inspiration, and 2 of 3 grandchildren. Here the granddaughters get their day off to a good start by painting grandma.
Filed under: News, Ramblings or Whatever       Japa Group: Depending On The Lord
Today this came into my mind before I began chanting Japa....we express our devotion to Krsna through our chanting of the Holy names, and also through our dependence on the Lord. Krsna wants to see this from us, that we depend on Him for everything in our lives - to have this vision requires purification and that purification comes from good quality chanting. When we can realise that everything comes by the mercy of the Lord and that we just have to ask for help through prayer...including the Maha mantra which is a prayer for service.  Gaura Nitai das, Mayapura, IN: Some videos from Sri Mayapur International School.This first clip is a collage of various portions of our Open School Day 2010 event at Sri Mayapur International School(SMIS):  H.H. Sivarama Swami: A vision of what festivals in New Vraja-dhama mean
David Haslam, UK: The small word "commitment" a thoughtThe other day I received an e-mail one word stood out that of "commitment" It’s a loaded word and one that we very rarely hear in devotee talk but one that should be on our minds every moment of the day; are we committed totally or partly or at worse is it just lip service, today [...] ISKCON Melbourne, AU: Vraja Nari Dasi's FarewellIt was a tearful moment at the Melbourne Mahaprabhu Mandir this morning as devotees organised a going-away breakfast for Vraja Nari Mataji. Yoga of Ecology, Bhakta Chris, USA: Making ISKCON Temples Eco-Friendly
 Mayapur Online: Beat the heat with the shower of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy.
Hoardings all over the city announce 'Beat the heat! Summer offers! Summer Camp! Summer Tours! Don't know where to go and how to spend your summer? Book your ticket to Mayapur and beat the heat with the mercy rain of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Join the FIRST EVER ISKCON Mayapur's Gaura Mandala Parikrama in the association of HG Jananivasa prabhu, HG Pankajanghri Prabhu and HH Bhakti Puruosttama Swami. For the first time ISKCON Mayapur will be celebrating Summer festival – "the festival of bliss" from 15th of May to 28th of May. H.H. Sivarama SwamiI understand that some of our householder devotees are ordering for Deities in India. But here is the point. The point is that they “worship strictly, following the direction and - Srila Prabhupada Gouranga TV: Padmalochan Prabhu- Srimad Bhagavatam class, part 3 – loaning for KrishnaPadmalochan Prabhu – Srimad Bhagavatam class, part 3 – loaning for Krishna Dandavats.com: Unlocking the jewels within Srila Prabhupada's writingsBy Divesh Maharaj The material world is symptomatic of change and there is need for ongoing research. Spiritual knowledge however comes from the Supreme Lord and is complete and perfect - there is no need for any research. One simply renders submissive oral reception. Dandavats.com: Sri Gaur Nitai Murthi Sthapana, IskconKLGautam Gupta: This 16th of May, on the most auspicious tithi of Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Jagannath Mandir Kuala Lumpur (SJMKL), one of the largest and most active centres in Malaysia, is privileged to host a rare and very special event - the grand unveiling and installation festival of our new marble deities of the most munificent, magnanimous and enchanting forms Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Ram Dandavats.com: Lord Narasimha's Festival Saturday, May 22nd 2010Murari Sevaka: You are cordially invited to Murari Sevaka Farm (a bhakti yoga ashram) for a grand fire sacrifice celebrating Narasimha Caturdasi A fire sacrifice is an ancient ceremony prescribed in the Vedas to please the divine, thus restoring peace and balance in nature and in our lives Dandavats.com: Home For SaleVishaka Corbett: Fully furnished home for sale. Sits on a beautiful 5 acre lot with the best view in all of Prabhupada village with in a 5 minute walk to the temple. Dandavats.com: Passing of Nila Kamala PrabhuDeena Bandhu dasa: On May 2nd late in the afternoon around 5 PM, one of the workers in Krishna Balarama Guesthouse came knocking at my door with a message from Ganapati that there is a devotee from Spain who is not responding to their requests and could I go talk to him. I understood they wanted me to translate for them since, having preached in Colombia South America for four years, I know Spanish. More Recent Articles |
Perhaps understanding which would better shape visiting devotees’ expectations and increase the overall festival-seva to the Lord.
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