The holy command of Shri Guru has been that we shall serve Godhead in association with one another. By the word ‘we’ he did not mean any one individual. There are many persons who are very selfish, indeed. They say, ‘I alone shall serve. It is incumbent on me alone. No one else has any claim to join me in my service of Godhead.’
Dear Devotees,
Hare Krsna! Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Sri Nrsimhadeva!
Yesterday New Talavan and New Orleans were hit by Hurricane Katrina, a devastating Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 MPH. The eye of the storm came ashore near Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi, and passed within 10 miles of New Talavan.
Some wisdom from Ancient India:
“Learn one thing from a lion, one from a crane, four from a cock, five
from a crow, six from a dog, and three from an ass.
The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that
whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and
strenuous effort.
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and
accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
To wake at the proper time; to take a bold stand and fight; to make
a fair division (of property) among relations; and to earn
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VISAKHAPATNAM: ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) will build its 73rd temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal in Sagar Nagar in the City.
This year’s festival was record breaking, not only for the number of people who came, and the donations offered in kalasha sponsorships, but in terms of enthusiasm
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in different fun ways across India and you can make it fun for yourself too, writes NAMRATA IYENGAR.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the people on the eve of Janmashtami, expressing the hope that the occasion would foster communal harmony.
In his message, Dr Kalam said : ‘’On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my people in India and abroad.
‘’On this auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, let us remember one of his messages from the Bhagwat Gita — He who is free from malice towards all beings, friendly and compassionate, rid of ‘I’ and …
Nitish Bhardwaj, who had kept people glued to the idiot box a decade ago, still brings to mind images of Lord Krishna from BR Chopra’s Mahabharata. Bhardwaj might not be as popular with today’s youngsters as he was earlier. But for the little darlings and even their parents — here’s some good news. India’s first animation film based on the life of Lord Krishna will hit the theatres in December
Here’s a letter from another appreciative recipient of the soothing balm which is khichari:
This Animated Musical film, produced by Shashikant Chheda / Amit Chheda and directed by Aman Khan, and Globally Marketed by Fusion Films Inc., brings out all these aspects of Lord Krishna’s life in a highly colourful and entertaining manner, which is sure to appeal to everyone alike. This inspired and entertaining film shall ensure the teachings and virtues of the Lord are sure to be enjoyed and passed on to present and future generations for years to come. This is a 95 minute hindi film which would release in theaters all over in December.
1967 August 27 : “I am very glad to hear that everything is going so nicely at our newest center. It all sounds very beautiful, and I am very anxious to come to you personally. Please therefore, continue to chant faithfully.”
Prabhupada Letters :: 1967
Dear Devotees,
Hare Krsna! Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Sri Nrsimhadeva!
Yesterday New Talavan and New Orleans were hit by Hurricane Katrina, a devastating Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 MPH. The eye of the storm came ashore near Gulfport …
Thank you Srila Prabhupada for all your transcendental literature. When I was first leaning about Krishna consciousness someone sold me a Krishna Book at the London Rathayatra (2001). I had previously tried to read your Bhagavad-Gita, but was too proud and contaminated with impersonalism and atheism to understand even a word of it. Then however, […]
Indore: Excited inmates of the Indore Central Jail celebrated Janamashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna, with religious fervour on Saturday night.
VISAKHAPATNAM: International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Visakhapatnam centre has planned a mega project with an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore at Sagar Nagar.
Giving the details in a press conference here on Thursday, ISKCON president Samba Das said that this four-year period duration project would be different from those of the 71 ISKCON centres across the country with regard to ambience.
“The temple would be one of its kind with huge constructions, gardens and under-water meditation hall apart from the mandirsof Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Lord Nrisimha Deva, Lord Radha Krishna, Lord Balaji and Lord Baladev Subhadra. The mandirs will be …
Friday August 26 2005 10:24:38 AM BDT
The Hindu community will observe Janmastami today to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.Different organisations have chalked out various programmes to mark the advent of Sree Krishna to the earth.
The president, Iajuddin Ahmed, the prime minister, Khaleda Zia, and the leader of the opposition in parliament, Sheikh Hasina, have given separate messages extending their warmest felicitations to the Hindu community.
The main ideal of Lord Krishna’s life and philosophy was to consolidate fraternity and amity in the society, Iajuddin said.
Khaleda said all communities in Bangladesh set a rare example of communal …
Thursday, August 25, 2005 12:5:30 IST
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Juhu,
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Juhu, is celebrating its annual Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival on Saturday and Sunday on a larger and grander scale than ever before in the last 25 years. Over ten lakh devotees are expected to have darshan over the …
In 1996 I published a seven-hundred page book on the history of the Hare Krishna Movement in Australia entitled The Great Transcendental Adventure. The book also serves as a biography of the movements founder and Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, affectionately known as Srila Prabhupada (1896 - 1977).
Today is the birthday of Srila Prabhupada, and in every Hare Krishna Temple around the world, a festival celebrating his great life and contribution to the world is in progress.
To commemorate the day, here’s an excerpt from my book:
“Dipak had volunteered
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Received this letter:
Hi!
I am enquiring about the curry leaf and where to purchase it from. I am
managing an IGA store in Mundubbera Qld, where I have had a customer request
them. I would only be looking at purchasing a very small quantity as I
believe they have a very short shelf life. If it was impossible to get a
hold of, what would be a suitable substitute?
Looking forward to your response.
D.R.
My response:
Hello D!
Curry leaves grow easily in Qld, so there should be not a big problem in obtaining them. They are usually available from
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AMBASSADOR OF BHAKTIYOGA
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Bhaktiyoga, chanting the holy name of God, is among the religious practises of A.C.Bhaktivedanta who arrived Monday for a month’s stay in Butler area as a “missionary to the West.” Pictured in the apartment of his sponsor in the United States, Gopal Agarwal, the Swamiji is residing in the YMCA and cooking his meals at the Agarwal home. “Every culture has religions,” he says. “We are all engaged in service of some sort; the highest service is to the Supreme Lord.” The scholar-teacher has translated 60 volumes of Sanskrit into English.
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1967 August 27 : “I am so pleased you have started this branch. Please always keep the temple nicely cleansed, and put as many flowers as possible, burn candles and incense, offer fruits and nice food stuffs, chant and dance!”
Prabhupada Letters :: 1967
The abode of Lord Sri Krsna is described in the Bhagavad-gita, Fifteenth Chapter, sixth verse:
na tad bhasayate suryo na sasanko na pavakah
yad gatva na nivartante tad dhama paramam mama
“That abode of Mine is not illumined by the sun or moon, nor by electricity. And anyone who reaches it never comes back to this material world.” (Bg. 15.6)
This verse gives a description of that eternal sky. Of
uttistha jagrata
prapya varan nibodhat
ksurasya dhara nisita duratyaya
durgam pathas tat kavayo vadanti
“Please wake up and try to understand the boon that you now have in this
human form of life. The path of spiritual realization is very difficult; it
is sharp like a razor’s edge. That is the opinion of learned transcendental
scholars.” Katha Upanisad 1.3.14
Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug 26, 2005 Sri Krishna Janmasthami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is being celebrated by Hindus throughout the nation today.
The largest gathering of Hindus outside India is due to take place with 75,000 people set to take part.
Celebrations marking the 5,000-year-old festival of Janmashtami are to take place at the Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna temple in Watford, Herts.
The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the most highly venerated God in the Hindu pantheon.
Organisers have erected 20 marquees on 77 acres near the temple, where plays and dancing will be held.
Although the festival starts at midday, the crux of the celebrations will be at midnight, the official time of Lord Krishna’s birth.
Until then, many …
Mumbai based home video publisher Shethia Audio Video which publishes titles under the brand name Gypsy, has announced that it will be releasing its 3D animated home Hindi Feature Film on Lord Krishna in December.
Today marks the festival of Sri Krishna Janmastami, the Appearance Day of Lord Krishna.
As well as being the birthday of my Guru, Srila Prabhupada, today is also another festival day called Nandotsava. This day celebrates the birth celebration performed by Nanda Maharaja after his ’son’ Krishna was born.
Dear Srila Prabhupada,
Please accept my most respectful obeisances.
All glories to your Divine Grace.
Thank you so much for coming to the west and saving this wretch of a
human being from self-destruction. It often seems that the whole world
is on the brink of ruination. As Kali-yuga progresses and the modes of
material nature become less compatible with natural human culture I
pray that the needed clarity dawns upon myself and others that this
material world is not our home.
How wonderful and selfless you are. I wish that I had at least a tiny
portion of your genuine compassion and
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1967 August 27 : “I am so glad that you have returned to Krishna. Krishna is kind that He does not let us go, anyone who sincerely takes to Him. And therefore you do not wish to leave Him anymore. This decision will lead you to your eternal life of bliss and knowledge.”
Prabhupada Letters :: 1967