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Ratha Yatra At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. 2010Pariksit Dasa: Devotees of the Harrisburg, PA nama hatta (Institute of Higher Understanding, IoHU) cordially invite you to the second annual Ratha Yatra along South Front street in downtown Harrisburg. Please come and join in the festivities highlighted by the procession of Their Most Merciful Lordships, Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra. |
Jueves, 20 de mayo del 2010
PENSAMIENTO DEL DÍA: Entrevista de una revista
Enviado desde Sofía, Bulgaria.
El 19 de mayo del 2010 fui entrevistado por Krasi Prodanvo, el editor de la revista Usuri de Sofía, una publicación de alternativas espirituales. Fue una entrevista agradable. El Señor Pradanvo es un suscriptor a nuestro curso electrónico y estuvo muy interesado en la cultura Védica y como puede esta tener un efecto positivo que eleva el espíritu a la civilización moderna de hoy en día. Él apreció la naturaleza multifacética de la cultura Védica, y cuando preguntó sobre cómo uno puede entrar en la cultura Védica le expliqué que el método es aceptar a un maestro espiritual. En la civilización Védica todos los miembros de la clase superior de la sociedad aceptaron un maestro espiritual para guiarlos en el sendero de la perfección espiritual.
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Entrevistado por la revista Usuri de Sofía, 19 de mayo del 2010—Sofía, Bulgaria
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RESPUESTAS DE ACUERDO A LA VERSIÓN VÉDICA:
Pregunta: ¿Seguir a Krishna o ser compasivo?
Un devoto es una persona que sigue y trata de poner en práctica las órdenes del Señor Krishna. A veces puede parecer como si estuviera siendo compasivo, pero verdaderamente él está tan solo siguiendo las órdenes del Señor Krishna. Por ejemplo, Arjuna no fue compasivo en la guerra. Entonces ¿Qué es más compasivo: ser compasivo o seguir las órdenes del Señor Krishna?
N. Bansal
Respuesta: Seguir a Krishna es la compasión Suprema
Si uno se asocia constantemente con la Suprema Personalidad Compasiva de Dios al seguir siempre Sus instrucciones, por el poder de Su divina asociación todas las cualidades compasivas naturalmente se manifestarán dentro del corazón de uno. Así que actuando como un agente del Compasivo Señor Supremo lo hace a uno supremamente compasivo.
Mientras que desde el punto de vista material Arjuna no parece ser compasivo por matar a los soldados enemigos en el campo de batalla, desde el punto de vista espiritual su matanza fue la más grande compasión porque alguien que es matado en la presencia de Krishna obtiene al instante la liberación espiritual. Por supuesto, esto no justifica matar a nadie en el nombre de Dios. Arjuna estuvo en la presencia de Krishna y fue directamente ordenado por Él para ocuparse en su deber constitucional como un guerrero.
Entonces la respuesta a tu pregunta es que no hay diferencia entre ser compasivo y seguir las órdenes del Señor Krishna. No hay alguien más compasivo que uno que sigue las órdenes del Señor.
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Ceremonia de iniciación en Lituania
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Esta semana -
Clase del Bhagavad-gita: Lección 129
"LA CUENTA BANCARIA DE KRISHNA"
http://www.spiritual-revolutionary.com/Espanol/Curso/LeccionBG129.htm
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Nuevo nombre del sitio de Sankarshan Das Adhikari en Español
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Nuevo libro sobre Su Gracia Sriman
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Por Devadeva Das
http://www.spiritual-revolutionary.com/Espanol/SDA_Libro_DdD.htm
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CLASES CON TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
Las clases que Srila Sankarshan ha dado en Perú y México
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Ekendra dasa, AU: Bhaja Hu Re ManaThis recording of Bhaja Hu Re Mana ("Oh Mind, Please Worship Nanda Nandana"), is a traditional Gaudiya bhajan originally written by Govinda Dasa Kaviraja at some time in the late 17th century. Traditionally it is sung in Raga Bhairavi in Tintal but here is a contemporary version. Arrangement: Mohini Murti Devi Dasi and Ekendra Dasa LYRICS: bhajahū re mana śrī-nanda-nandana śīta ātapa bāta bariṣaṇa e dhana, yaubana, putra, parijana śravaṇa, kīrtana, smaraṇa, vandana, Translation: 1) O mind just worship the lotus feet of the son of Nanda, which make one fearless. Having obtained this rare human birth, cross over this ocean of worldly existence through the association of saintly persons. 2) Both in the day and at night I remain sleepless, suffering the pains of the heat and cold, the wind and the rain. For a fraction of flickering happiness I have uselessly served wicked and miserly men. 3) What assurance of real happiness is there in all of one's wealth, youthfulness, sons, and family members? This life is tottering like a drop of water on a lotus petal; therefore you should always serve and worship the divine feet of Lord Hari. 4) It is the desire and great longing of Govinda Dasa to engage himself in the nine processes of bhakti, namely hearing the glories of Lord Hari and chanting those glories, constantly remembering Him and offering prayers to Him, serving the Lord's lotus feet, serving the Supreme Lord as a servant, worshiping Him with flowers and incense and so forth, serving Him as a friend, and completely offering the Lord one's very self. Ekendra dasa, AU: You Know You are Gurukuli When ....I'm not a Gurukuli but I have 3 kids who are or will be. Some of these are hilarious .... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119418038078638 Rupa Madhurya das, TX, USA: KuliMela 2007 - Russia - Bonus Features
ISKCON Melbourne, AU: Daily Class - Bhakti Sara PrabhuSrimad Bhagavatam 11.20.32-33 - Krsna fulfils those desires of a devotee that are good for their spiritual advancement and purifies those that are not. H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: '442' from The Yellow Submarine4:01 A.M.I got out of bed at 2 AM and began chanting. My chanting was slow and I have completed twelve rounds. I chanted in my mind and did not go deep into love of Krishna. It was more an automatic performance like a daily exercise you do just because you did it yesterday and you do it everyday. Chanting should be more urgent and the in the moment that you are doing it with all feelings centered on the yajna. Chanted as in a military thrill, without sleepiness or slackness, but without tenderness and prayer. At least I have got most of my quota done and will try to improve on the last part when I do them after writing. Japa in a factory read more from SDGonline - daily updates from The Yellow Submarine: My Bhajana Kutir journal H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'He Lives With Us' from The Yellow SubmarinePrabhupada smaranam
Prabhupada and the audience appear to be watching something like a dramatic presentation, perhaps on the occasion of the opening of the Krishna Balarama Mandir in Vrindavana. Prabhupada looks pleased, absorbed in the presentation, and at ease. It is a grand occasion and he is enjoying himself. He is surrounded by dignitaries and disciples. He looks in good heath. Prabhupada and his disciples are responsible for the successful installation of the deities, but Prabhupada does not look concerned or worried at the moment. In a childlike way he is caught up in the entertainment being played before his eyes. They have bought almost all the flowers available in the market and the temple is strung with garlands. The crowds have gathered in the temple all day. There have been many yanjic ceremonies conducted by the caste Goswamis accompanied by Srila Prabhupada and the devotees doing kirtana. A big feast has been prepared.
Prabhupada listened to a eulogy speech by his god brother Dr. O.B.L. Kapoor. Sometimes these speeches get tedious when there are so many of them and when they are long. Prabhupada's disciples sit and endure them wishing they were more praiseworthy, without a tinge of envy and wholeheartedly surrendered to Prabhupada. H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'Things to Do in The Yellow Submarine' from The Yellow Submarine1.We finished reading a book This afternoon Gunagrahi Maharaja is Both gurus uphold Krishna as A cop and a bad man both I'm getting a headache but I want to write The women agents Krishna beheaded the washer man My mind is wandering and I They will test your heart I like to ride the 2.Things to do in the Yellow H.H. Satsvarupa das Goswami: 'Hare Krishna and The Doomsday' from The Yellow SubmarineFree write This is a clip taken from the cartoon series "The Simpsons". You can see Mrs. Simpsons with her ridiculous tall purple hairdo in the audience along with her yellow faced husband, Mr. Simpson. They appear to be among members of a religious cult who have gathered on a mountain top to observe the end of the world. The cult speaker is addressing them from an altar and behind him is a giant portrait of their cult leader. Actual sects such as the Jehovah Witnesses and others have predicted exact dates for the end of the world but the date came and the world didn't end. The believers adjusted their calendars and in some cases came up with new dates for the end of the world which also came and went. Before the arrival of the new millennium, the year 2000, there was wide spread propaganda, called Y2K, that when the year 2000 arrived, civilization would break down. People were advised to stock up on nonperishable food items and have guns on hand for the looting that would break out when governments collapsed. But Y2K proved to be a colossal hoax as the year January 1st 2000 was ushered in without havoc. The Gaudiya Vaisnava calendar does not have a soon-to-come doomsday. But it does predict that we are already in the worst of four time epochs or yugas. We are living five thousand years into kali-yuga, the age of quarrel and hypocrisy. Over five thousand years ago it was predicted that in kali-yuga the governments would be led by unqualified leaders and that a host of anomalies would appear. For example we are experiencing world wide support of animal killing, illicit sex, intoxication and gambling, which are the four principle sinful activities in human society. These sinful acts bring on karma or reaction from nature, and so we see a rise in warfare, crime, immorality and natural disasters. There is a chance for change or reform from these sinful activities within the next ten thousand years. This is a golden age in which the people can take up the example of Lord Caitanya's sankirtana movement to avert disaster. If humanity does not heed the ill omens of kali-yuga and give up sinful activities, then after ten thousand years there will be no chance for reform by peaceful preaching of the sankirtana movement. Kali-yuga lasts 432, 000 years but with the latter part of it, comes the appearance of the Kalki Avatar who annihilates the majority of the population who will by then have become asuras or demoniac, incapable of reforming by the process of chanting and hearing the glories of the Lord. The Kalki avatar will ride a white horse and carry a sword with which He will kill the demoniac population. This is not a crackpot or man made prediction for "the end of the world" but the reading of an infallible Vedic scripture. Aside from the downfall of the civilization after ten thousand years, we each face the inevitable downfall of our life in a present body, which lasst, at most, one hundred years. We all have to die and we all have to be reborn – in the species of life that suits how we have behaved in this lifetime. Even a life in the mode of material goodness brings us only another human body, another lifetime facing the sufferings of birth, death, disease and old age. And life in kali-yuga gets increasingly risky as conditions worsen in the age of quarrel. An intelligent human being should work to break the cycle of transmigration, by devotional service to the Lord, Sri Krishna, and not have to be born again at the time of death but transformed to the spiritual world, full of knowledge and bliss. We can all avoid the scare of "the end of the world" by embracing Krishna consciousness. Bharatavarsa.net: Bhakti Vikasa Swami: very important verse(s) that Srila Prabhupada recommended to learnIn the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said: asitim caturas caiva laksams tan jiva-jatisu bhramadbhih purusaih prapyam manusyam janma-paryayat tad apy abhalatam jatah tesam atmabhimaninam varakanam anasritya govinda-carana-dvayam Prabhupada: Hm. This is very important verse. You can repeat this. One may take it by heart. >>> Ref. VedaBase => Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.3.19 -- Los Angeles, June 15, 1972 Translation: One attains the human form of life after transmigrating through 8,400,000 species by the process of gradual evolution. That human life is spoiled for those conceited fools who do not take shelter of the lotus feet of Govinda. Japa Group: I Have To Concentrate
I have to concentrate and think of Krishna and think of Krishna's names as I utter them, or my chanting will be offensive. From Bhajan Kutir #441  ISKCON News.com: Draw Muhammad. No, Wait...Don't.
Kurma dasa, AU: One We Blogged EarlierPip from Alexandra in Victoria wrote: "Hello. My children will eat most raw vegetables and salads, but dislike nearly all meals that I make with cooked vegetables. Can you recommend any of your recipes that I can try to get them interested again? Thank you." My reply: "Thanks for your letter. Without knowing what the children like and your specific circumstances it is a little hard to exactly answer your question. But if you go to my website, and visit the RECIPES page, then scroll down, all the titles listed there are linked to a recipe. I've selected some vegetable-based recipes from that list that I would strongly suggest you look at. Go to the recipe page, and click on any of these for some sure-fire kid-pleasing vegetable fun. Alternatively, copy the recipe title from the list below and paste it in the SEARCH box on my blog home page." Assorted Crisp Vegetable Fritters (Pakoras), Barbecued Haloumi and Char-grilled Asparagus with Salsa Verde, Barbecued Idaho Potatoes with Parsley Pesto, Barbecued Pumpkin with Mango Salsa, Barbecued Skewered Baby Okra with Sage Butter, Barbecued White Sweet Potato with Fresh Corn Chutney, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes & Peas with Sour Cream, Cauliflower and Potato Curry, North Indian-style, Creamed Spinach with Fresh Curd Cheese (Palak Panir), Crusty North Indian Masala Potatoes with Cashews, Eggplant & Panir Cheese in Spicy Tomato Glaze, Green Curry of Vegetables & Fried Tofu, Khichari (Melange of Seasonal Vegetables, Lentils and Basmati Rice), Mixed Vegetables in Creamy Gujarati-style Karhi Sauce, Oven-roasted White Sweet Potato with Fresh Corn Chutney, Panir Cheese Steaks with Salad Greens on Crusty Bread, Pumpkin Soup, Simple Carrot and Ginger Soup, Succulent Gujarati Pumpkin, Succulent Mixed Vegetable Balls in Herbed Tomato Sauce, (Kofta), Sweet & Sour Dal Soup with Mixed Vegetables, Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad (Insalata Caprese), Vegetable Soup. ISKCON News.com: How Much to Donate? God Knows
Bharatavarsa.net: Book distribution seminar: a rare occuranceI was distributing at Fullerton College in Southern California recently when a student came to my table. I showed him the illustrations in the Bhagavad-gita and explained them to him. He was interested but not enough to take the book. The next day he came to my table again. He said, "Last night when I went home I told my father about the book you showed me, somehow I was able to explain what you showed me in the illustrations. After I told him about the book he became a little upset with me because I didn't get it. He said to me, "If you see him there tomorrow get the book, it sounds very interesting." So it's a good thing you're here today, I'd like to get it now." Here's a rare example in Kali yuga of a father giving good guidance to his son. your servant, Vijaya das ISKCON News.com: The Mayapuris in Los Angeles, Summer 2009
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 Book Distribution News: a rare occuranceI was distributing at Fullerton College in Southern California recently when a student came to my table. I showed him the illustrations in the Bhagavad-gita and explained them to him. He was interested but not enough to take the book. The next day he came to my table again. He said, "Last night when I went home I told my father about the book you showed me, somehow I was able to explain what you showed me in the illustrations. After I told him about the book he became a little upset with me because I didn't get it. He said to me, "If you see him there tomorrow get the book, it sounds very interesting." So it's a good thing you're here today, I'd like to get it now." Here's a rare example in Kali yuga of a father giving good guidance to his son. your servant, Vijaya das H.H. Sivarama Swami: Material purity is different than spiritual purity,
Madhava Ghosh dasa, New Vrndavan, USA: Famous Folks Launched Careers After 50President Ronald Reagan was an actor and wasn’t elected to public office until he was 55. Sadly, the down economy has put a lot of workers over age 50 in the unenviable position of needing to find a new profession. Don’t believe that old cliché about middle-aged dogs and new tricks, though; lots of wildly successful people found big success in careers they began after their fiftieth birthdays. Here are just a few examples… 7. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The founder of the Hare Krishna movement was 69 years old before he started the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. In his native India, Prabhupada had been a chemist and a Sanskrit scholar in Calcutta, but in 1965 he came to New York City with just fifty bucks, a pair of cymbals, and a desire to spread the teachings of Lord Krishna. Prabhupada got off to a modest start by sitting on a sidewalk in the East Village and chanting, but by the time of his death in 1977 his legions of followers were rumored to be thousands strong… Filed under: News, Ramblings or Whatever       Dandavats.com: Ratha Yatra At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. 2010Pariksit Dasa: Devotees of the Harrisburg, PA nama hatta (Institute of Higher Understanding, IoHU) cordially invite you to the second annual Ratha Yatra along South Front street in downtown Harrisburg. Please come and join in the festivities highlighted by the procession of Their Most Merciful Lordships, Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra. |
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