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Vaisnavi Retirement and Development Associates Web Page
By JayaLalita dd
Posted May 1, 2005
Hare Krsna prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisnaces. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
This is just a short announcement to let you know that the web page for the Vaisnavi Retirement and Development Associates is now running at Thanks to the hard work and talents of Yadunandana Pada, the page became active last week.
While there are still some sections that need more information, there is a lot of good information available about VRNDA. The guest book and comment section are still to come, but you can feel free to send email to
Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada,
JayaLalita dd
A Sociological Study of Homosexuality in ISKCON
Introduction
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is no longer a small ‘religious family’ from the late ‘60s. It has grown into a worldwide movement that has a reasonable influence on modern mainstream society. As its founder acarya Srila Prabhupada envisioned, ISKCON is supposed to be welcoming to all sincere people who are serious about making a positive spiritual change in their life. ISKCON’s profound Vedic philosophy, ancient traditional roots, values and culture attract a vast variety of people from different cultural backgrounds, races, and, of course, different sexual orientations. >>>
Gurukulis Overwhelmingly Approve ISKCON Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
By Gupta Das
Posted April 30, 2005
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As of April 29, 2005, the cutoff date for voting on the Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan, an in-house tally of votes indicates full acceptance of the Plan by over 99% of all Class 4, Class 5 and Class 5A tort claimants.
While ballots received after April 29, 2005 (regardless of postmark date) are not counted for voting purposes, ballots are used for disbursement purposes. Thus, claimants still need to mail in a ballot and Release form to be eligible to receive compensation. >>>
Vaisnavas C.A.R.E
Needs Translators
By Jusaniya Dasi
Posted April 28, 2005
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Dear Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I just received the correspondence below from HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami. Translating the website into different languages is such an important and much needed service, and something very important to him. We would like to be able to give assistance to those in need worldwide. >>>
The Secret of Gaura's Sannyasa Lila
By Madhavananda Das
Posted April 27, 2005
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Gopal Jiu Publications is pleased to announce the release of issue #9 of Sri Krishna Kathamrita magazine, on the topic of sannyasa. It particularly examines Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's acceptance of sannyasa and the tradition of sannyasa amongst the followers of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. As in previous issues of Sri Krishna Kathamrita, there's research work, fresh translations, and little known traditional artwork and photos. Articles include: >>>
There’s More to "OM"
than Meets the "I"
By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)
Posted April 25, 2005
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We’ve all heard the jokes: "Om, om on the range," or "Om, my aching back." We’ve seen meditation instructors and yoga teachers enunciate it with great reverence. One famous swami even said that om is the essence of the self – it is the "I" that everyone needs to know. But does anyone know what the mantra actually means? >>>
Bhakti-Tirtha Swami Sets the Stage for His final Suffering
By Bhakti Tirtha Swami
Posted April 23, 2005
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Dear Maharajas, Prabhus and disciples
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
This is probably the penultimate special message of wisdom from the ground hog aka the beggar aka spiritual warrior. So let this prepare you for the ultimate message. (smile) You can see that this kind of communication that I am doing must actually come to a stop. Firstly because it is natural, for I definitely have to get out of this body sometime in the near future, but also because if I am not careful, this sort of communication could become my biggest failure. Just consider how every time I send out some of these messages, so many nice devotees all around the world write and call and offer me kindness and praise. Yes, this is wonderful but can you see all the danger in this? One of Maya’s most special tricks is to get the devotee who has acquired some little achievement to start thinking, ‘just see, I am an advanced devotee.’ For instance, if I’m not careful and if I let myself start thinking in this way, then when the helpers come to take me out of the body they’ll
take me straight to Brahmaloka or some place of this nature. They’ll say, ‘this was your final test and you accepted certain adoration and glorification as your own, therefore go ahead and enjoy now for 311 trillion years managing your own planet or universe.’ Isn’t Maya just so tricky? (Smile) When Vasudeva the leper was healed by Krishna he prayed very intensely ‘please do not let me become proud’. >>>
Bhakti Tirtha Swami Expresses His gratitude
to the Vaisnava community, to other faith communities that he’s associated with and to his family.
By Bhakti Tirtha Swami
Posted April 19, 2005
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Dear Maharajas, prabhus and disciples
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I am like the ground hog that lives in the ground and every now and then he pokes his head out of the ground. I am like the guy who’s being stubborn about death, who every now and then sticks his head out (just like the groundhog) and tries to share something. I’ve had so many realizations in these last few months and there is no fun in trying to keep them to myself. For instance, every time a god brother or god sister came to visit me I would pray to Srila Prabhupada to allow me to say something to help inspire that devotee in the continuation of their services. In cases where Srila Prabhupada revealed an issue to me that the devotee needed to work on, I would try to offer some hopefully, humble advice. I learnt so much from all the devotees that came and they’re still writing to me. Hopefully I shared something that helped them in various ways. Now that I am getting closer to death I am beginning to look closer at my whole life. I see a pattern, as I was always praying to be forced by Srila Prabhupada to do what was necessary in his service - I can see that I was forced by so much mercy. >>>
Training In
End-of-Life Care
Dwight Norwood
Training in end-of-life care
Full VIew >>>
Members interested in being of service to those nearing the end of their lives will be interested in The Twilight Brigade. This is a national organization of volunteers providing end-of-life care in hospices, hospitals, convalescent facilities and private homes. We provide education through weekend intensive seminars which prepare people to serve as volunteers, or better serve someone close to them who is dying. I am writing on behalf of our local Connecticut affiliate chapter; you may find out more about us at If you would like to find out more about the national organization visit them at We are non-sectarian; our motto is "no one should have to die alone". >>>
Diary of a Traveling Preacher
Volume 6, Chapter 5
February 11 - April 13, 2005
"Lessons on the Road"
Since leaving Sri Lanka in late February I have had several dreams of the devastation caused by the tsunami and of the victims that I attended to. That real-life drama left an indelible impression on my mind. Even the most beautiful scenes of nature now appear tainted, for I realize more than ever before that everything in this world is temporary and subject to destruction.
In late March, I took a flight from London to Los Angeles for my annual two-month preaching tour through the United States. But I could not forget the tsunami, so unlike some of the other passengers, I was unimpressed by the glory and glitter of America upon our arrival. Many were awestruck at the well-organized and efficient procedures for customs and immigration in the huge arrival halls, amidst the latest technology and sophisticated security. And when we stepped outside the terminal, I recognized two passengers who stood motionless-mesmerized by the bigness of the American scene before them. >>>
JIVAS and the
MARGINAL PLANE
By Swami B.G. Narasingha
Posted April 10, 2005
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Devotee: I have read the book "Our Original Position" (OOP) published by the Iskcon GBC Press in which it is stated that the jivas (living entities) come to this material world after falling from grace in the spiritual world. Is this 'fall philosophy' correct according to sastra and previous acaryas?
Swami Narasingha: No, it is not at all the correct understanding of how the jivas came into material existence. The book (OOP) does not properly represent Gaudiya Vaisnava philo-sophy nor does it properly represent the teachings and conclusions of our spiritual master Srila A.C. Bhaktive-danta Svami Prabhupada. >>>
ISKCON Chapter 11
Ballot Update
by Gupta das
Posted April 07, 2005
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All claimants in the ISKCON Chapter 11 case were recently mailed a voting packet which contains a CD, ballot and release form. To vote on the Reorganization Plan, a ballot needs to be filled out and returned in the enclosed envelope by April 29, 2005, after which all of the votes will be tallied and reported to the court. >>>
Letter of Condolence on the Passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II
from The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
By Lal Krishna Dasa
Posted April 04, 2005
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Maharajas and Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Below is the official letter of condolence sent this morning by the Communications Department to the Vatican.
It can also be sent as a media release that may be helpful if you choose to forward the statement to your local media outlets. We will be doing that for the Indian media in the United States.
Your servant,
Anuttama dasa
April 3, 2005
We are saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and offer our condolences to our Catholic friends worldwide along with our heartfelt wishes that they find joy and strength in remembrance of his selfless service to God
The passing of John Paul II is a great loss not only to the Roman Catholic Church, but to all people of faith. As a religious leader, Pope John Paul II fought for his principles as vigorously as he practised them, giving strong, meaningful guidance to his Church. We pray that these qualities of leadership and commitment will continue to serve as an example to all.
As a Vaishnava community, we are especially thankful for the Pope's firm yet compassionate defence of the dignity and sanctity of human life, his sincere appeal for the protection of the oppressed and weak, and for his call to the younger generation to seek purpose in life through devotion to God.
We also honour His Holiness's call for dialogue between faiths and between churches within his own Christian faith. He affirmed the Catholic Church's commitment to the spirit of building sincere relationships with others without compromising the Church's unique sense of mission and witness. As with so many aspects of his life, he achieved this with courage and humility.
Pope John Paul II was a man who preached strongly, practiced humbly, and acted compassionately. He and the Roman Catholic Church are in our prayers.
on behalf of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Anuttama Dasa
ISKCON Governing Body Commissioner
Minister of Communications
Shaunaka Rishi Das
Chair, ISKCON Interfaith Commission
The Pizza Effect
by Satyaraja Dasa (Steven Rosen)
Posted April 04, 2005
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It’s become a tradition at the Brooklyn Hare Krishna temple that my friends and I regularly engage in a particular game of words. It goes like this: Since Krishna consciousness is all encompassing, having relation to all material and spiritual phenomena, we choose a word at random and see how it connects to our philosophy. For example, at a recent Sunday feast, one of my friends said, “ice,” noticing that the lemonade in each of our cups contained large ice cubes. As quickly as the word emanated from his lips – we were off, thinking how “ice” might possibly relate to Krishna consciousness. >>>
A Discussion Between Bhurijana and Bhakti Tirtha Swami
in connection with his prayer in the mood of Vasudeva Dutta
Hare Krsna Maharaja,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I pray that Krsna is awarding you sufficient strength of spirit to deal with your difficult situation. Certainly you are under the protective shell of Srila Prabhupada's and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
I'm writing to you because a question came up in my mind. If you are able, and it isn't overly difficult, perhaps you can send a reply. I will certainly understand if you are unable.
The question has to do with the suffering you have seen and are seeing devotees undergo. You're desire is to alleviate their suffering. Can that be done other than assisting devotees to uplift their consciousness? Can suffering be removed on the physical level? >>>
Mad Cow Disease:
“The Bad Brains Behind Mad Cow Disease”
by Satyaraja Dasa (Steven Rosen)
Posted March 21, 2005
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The writing is on the wall. As of January 2, 2004, it became clear that meat-eating is risky business. An MSNBC report—picked up by the Associated Press, thus finding its way into newspapers and magazines around the world—let us know in glaring terms that mad cow disease is here to stay and that meat is dangerous. Plain and simple. The same message came through in a recent Time magazine article (January 12). The title: "How Now, Mad Cow?" The lead-in: "Big beef was doing fine until disease felled a heifer. Will consumer anxiety cripple the industry?" That week’s issue of Newsweek ran a similar article, entitled, "Mad Cow: What’s Safe Now?" The lead-in for that article:"They hoped it wouldn’t happen here, then it did. Now U.S. officials are rewriting rules and assuring consumers that beef won’t make them
sick." >>>
ЧАТУРШЛОКА БХАГАВАД-ГИТЫ
Семинар ЕС Бхакти Вигьяны Госвами на фестивале в Одессе летом 2004 года
By Bhakti Vijnana Swami
Posted March 18, 2005
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Я буду рассказывать немного о начальных стихах 10 главы БГ. И причина, по которой я решил выбрать именно эту тему┘ Их много. Одна из них √ это то, что мы часто недооцениваем БГ. То, что мы открываем ее и думаем: ╚Я все знаю. Все ясно √ я не это тело, Кришна √ Бог. Можно закрыть БГ и положить на место╩. Но на самом деле величайшие ум человечества читали и перечитывали БГ снова, снова и снова. И нам нужно делать то же самое, потому что в процессе такого повторения, наше желание обрести Кришну становится все сильнее и сильнее. Сам Кришна объясняет это в 12 главе БГ, где Он говорит, что абхьяс √ это метод (абхьяс √ значит повторение, или практика). Абхьяса, или практика, повторение √ это метод сделать наше желание сильнее. Это тот самый веер, при помощи которого мы раздуваем в себе искру желания прийти к Кришне. Так или иначе, эта искра непонятно откуда залетела в наше сердце. Бог его знает, откуда. По беспричинной милости, мы встретились с преданными, и преданные, книги Шрилы П! >>>
Chicken and the Egg
Why Devotees of Krishna Don’t Eat Eggs
By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)
Posted March 16, 2005
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Having studied the Krishna movement for nearly thirty years, I am modified by their diverse reasons for adhering to a vegetarian diet. They feel compassion for all living entities; they’re aware of the health benefits, conscious of the politics, economy, and so on. But their main reasons are ethical and even metaphysical. They don’t eat eggs for the same reasons they don’t eat meat, chicken, or fish—because Krishna doesn’t ask for it. In the Bhagavad-gita (9.26), He tells the world what foods He accepts, and how these foods should be offered to Him: "If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water, I will accept it." While the list implies vegetables and other "of the earth" products, like spices, Krishna augments this list in other scriptural texts to include dairy products.. >>>
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New Release From H. H. Bhakti Tirtha Swami
— Beggar IV: Die before Dying
By Citi-Sakti Devi Dasi
Posted April 30, 2005
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Dear Maharajas and Prabhus
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Harinama Press is glad to announce the early printing of The Beggar IV: Die before Dying by H. H. Bhakti-Tirtha Swami. The book comes off the press in one week so please put in your orders now. The book costs $12.95 soft bound. Please send your orders to both of the following persons: egmurari@aol.com and devacor@aol.com. Below are excerpts from the foreword by
H.H. Radhanatha Swami, the Introduction by H.H. Sacinandana Swami and the Epilogue by H.G. Bhurijana prabhu. >>>
New Book: Amrta Vani, Nectar of Instruction for Immortality
By Isvara Dasa
Posted April 26, 2005
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We are pleased to announce the publication of this new book, Amrta Vani: Nectar of Instruction for Immortality. The book is a compilation of all the instructions of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura in a compendium format.
This book is the answer to the prayers of many nectar-seeking devotees who have been hankering to drink the immortal nectarine instructions given by His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada. The book answers question to all previously unanswered questions, and provide deep illumination into the philosophy and practice of Krishna consciousness. >>>
Murder in Vrndavan
By Deena Bandhu Das
Posted April 23, 2005
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All the devotees in Vrindavan are furious. One of their oldest and dearest friends in Vrindavan, a gigantic ancient neem tree standing next to Sadhana Kunj, has been mercilessly buthchered by Dr. Samik Rishi Prabhu. Everyone is coming telling me how he outright lied to them in February and said he would never cut down this tree, maybe cut few branches in the way of making a guesthouse. I also had advised him not to cut this tree, but build around it and let it shade the courtyard.
All the devotees are so angry, they told me they have cursed that he will never be able to stay in Braj. They have cursed that he will never be happy. They have cursed that this project fail. They have vowed to boycott any opening ceremony should anything be built there. They have cursed that nobody will feel happy to stay there. And everyone told me they will encourage all devotees to boycott staying in this guesthouse. Without the mercy of the Vaisnavas, then what is the use? >>>
30th Anniversary of Krishna Balaram Mandir
By Deena Bandhu Das
Posted April 22, 2005
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Day One - 17th April
Rama Navami, 18th April, marked the 30th Anniversary of the first and only complete temple ever built by Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir. Up to that time we had remodeled churches, a temporary temple in Mayapur, one in the making in Bombay, or houses in the low rent area painted bright colors with a sign "Radha Krishna Temple" hung out front. The temple is located right on the main road named by the Municipality as Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg in honor of Srila Prabhupada making Vrindavan famous all over the world. Situated in Raman Reti, "the enjoyable sands" where Krishna and Balaram sported with Their cowherd boyfriends, the beautiful colonaded temple with its unique archways designed by Dutch-born Surabhi Swami, has become a destination that no tourist who visits Vrindavan ever misses. >>>
Looking for Roommate(s) in Los Angeles
By Bhaktin Sarah
Posted April 20, 2005
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Dear devotees,
Hare Krishna!
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Is anyone looking for a place to live in the Los Angeles area? I am renting a 2 bedroom apartment (ashram) in the San Fernando Valley, but would love company! The rent is affordable ($525 each maximum) and the apartmet clean and spacious. Females or married couples preferred. If you are interested in doing some kind of work to share Prabhupada's books with others, that is also preferred (so that we can work together to host home programs, coordiate sankirtana and prasadam distribution, etc.) Also ideal would be to have some kind of morning program together when possible and practical. >>>
Betting On God:
Pascal’s Wager
and the Spoils of Faith
By Satyaraja dasa (Steven J. Rosen)
Posted April 15, 2005
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I read a recent statistic that was mind-boggling: According to a series of Gallup surveys, 94% of Americans believe in God, and 90% pray. Why, I wondered, do so many believe, especially in light of our modern age of science? This is a time when, if things aren’t empirically proven, they are basically left at the wayside. Of course, a good number of believers have simple faith, and that is that. But there is a burgeoning scientific community, too, offering additional impetus for statistics like those above. >>>
Bhakti-Tirtha Swami Health Update
Dear Disciples and well wishers
Please accept my humble obeisances.All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I want to apologise, as I won't be able to travel to visit any of you in your various temples and projects. The cancer is spreading everyday. The tumours in my body are also getting larger everyday. My main personal caretaker at this time in addressing issues with my body is Dhruva Maharaja Dasa from S. Africa, he literally sleeps in the room with me every night. I am waking up about every hour and a half. I am not able to get up on my own to go to the bathroom so I have to be wheelchaired into the bathroom. He and Ekavira also have to bathe me each day. In many ways I've become fully an invalid, as some caretakers have to be with me at every moment of the day. We're seeing externally the tumours are getting bigger and we can understand that internally the cancer is gradually spreading all over the body with tremendous vigour. Now I'm mainly doing some treatments to try to minimise and dull the pain. At this point I could have weeks or (I’m so stubborn) still a few months. H! owever, I really don't see how the soul will be able to stay in this body for months due to its rapid deterioration. Even though I'm still giving the classes once a week, which I hope you're all listening to, it has become so hard for me. On Sunday just driving from Institute house to the temple on the bumpy road in Gita Nagari, I felt like my already cancerous and damaged collar bone was going to fully break. It also felt as if my head and neck were too heavy for my shoulders and chest. At the same time however, I am dying on the battle field. Three days ago I did a one hour live radio show over the telephone and yesterday morning devotees managed to prop me up and dress me very nicely to make a recording for the Oprah Winfrey show. It seems that we have an angle to share with millions of people around the world who watch the show. Let us see if she picks up on this before I depart. It doesn't really matter, as the message has already been recorded, as well as the fact that my life has been my message in the rather unique way that I served Srila Prabhupada's mission. >>>
Business Opportunity
The Buddhi Yoga Society Coop will be offering web and shopping cart services to entrepreneurs willing to run online businesses through the Cooperative. If you join the cooperative as a vendor member, we will design, build and maintain your website and shopping cart for FREE of charge. Your only responsibility will be running your own business for your own exclusive profit while offering the other members of the coop a predetermined coop discount. >>>
Sankirtana Musings
Or Praise Among Friends
By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)
Posted March 28, 2005
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Today, when I think of Sankirtana—and by Sankirtana I mean the process in which men and women go out and distribute spiritual literature or prasadam to people in general—I must admit that my opinions about this singularly transcendent activity have come full circle. >>>
THE CONSTITUTION
OF ISKCON
HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI PRABHUPADA 1970
DIRECTION OF MAMANGEMENT
I, the undersigned, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disciple of Om Visnupada Paramhansa 108 Sri Srimad Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaj Prabhupada, came in the United States in 1965 on September 18th for the purpose of starting Krishna Consciousness movement. For one year I had no shelter. I was travelling in many parts of the country. Then in 1966, July, I incorporated the society under the name and style the International Society for Krishna consciousness, briefly ISKCON. The lawyer was MR. J. Goldsmith. Gradually the society increased, and one after another branches opened. Now we have 34 branches enlisted herewith. >>>
BOOK REVIEW:
“The Hare Krishna Movement”
“The Postcharismatic Fate of
a Religious Transplant.”
Eds. Edwin F. Bryant
and Maria L. Ekstrand.
Review by Lakshmi Nrisimha Das
Posted March 19, 2005
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pp. xix + 448. New York: Columbia University Press, 2004. Hardcover $49.50.
Although I am not part of the academic community as such, my interest in commenting on Bryant and Ekstrand’s book arises from three related concerns: First, I have been part of the Hare Krishna Movement for thirty-two years and I am also a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. (This is his more formal name. He is also referred to as Srila Prabhupada, especially by his disciples. To avoid confusion, I will here refer to him as Bhaktivedanta or sometimes Bhaktivedanta Swami, since this is how he is addressed in the current volume.) Secondly, I am always attentive when a distinguished group of intellectuals, practitioner or otherwise, offers insights into my own religious tradition, for they often carry perspectives that we who are close to the tradition might easily miss. Also—and this is the third point—since both scholars and adherents are represented in the volume under discussion, it seems evident that there should be both academic and insider responses to the book as well. I understand that the editor of the Journal of Vaishnava Studies [for which this review was originally written] has commissioned an academic response. My contribution will be from the perspective of the practitioner. >>>
A Clear Path for the Buddhi Yoga Society Cooperative
By Yadunandana Pada Dasa
Posted March 16, 2005
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We, The Buddhi Yoga Society Coop, have crossed some important milestones, which were much needed in order to further define our goals and our cooperative. As a matter of respect, and ‘courtesy call’, and in the spirit of cooperation we have approached a number of individuals and organizations during a period of six months, including the entire North American ISKCON Temple presidents’ body, the ISKCON NA Executive Committee, The NA SSPT, and the international Governing Body Commission. None has responded. >>>
“Not That President Autocracy, No”.
—A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
By Bhaktivedanta VedaBase
Posted March 5, 2005
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Hayagriva: So you want him to be president?
Prabhupada: I think he should be, like that. You become secretary, and Syama dasi become assistant secretary. Of course, everything should be decided in a meeting, and president maybe have as a casting vote, but the decision of the meeting will be actually the decision. Not that president autocracy, no. Or he may be president, you may be vice president and others, Syama dasi, secretary, and treasurer he is. From sampradaya point of view, sannyasi has to be given the top post. Do you think he will overrule you? (Laughs)... So I think... Then the difficulty is that you say that whatever you decide, he says no? >>>
SRI BHAGAWATA
DHARMA VICHAR
(ON THE PURE RELIGION OF BHAGAVATAM)
Posted April 16, 2005
by Saccidananda Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur
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A Humble Suggestion: Read this esoteric message thoroughly several times; memorize it, work by it, embrace it, breath it, and live it. Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur Prabhupada clearly declares here that every Jiva is at her own level of development and must progress at her own pace with her ultimate goal of becoming a saragrahi vaisnava, impartial to ALL without exception. >>>
The Grhastha Vision Team Invites You...
to work with us to implement 11 strategies for strengthening, enlivening and supporting the children, women and men in householder life, and those who are concerned about it
by Krsnanandini devi dasi
Posted December 21, 2004
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The Grhastha Vision Team is a group of Vaisnavas who are professionally trained as helping professionals, psychologists, counselors, social workers and teachers. >>>
Harmonic Conversion
Is Krishna consciousness a sectarian tradition looking for converts? Yes and no.
By Satyaraja Dasa
Posted March 2, 2005
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“It is not conversion from Christian to Hindu. We convert the atheist class of men to take God consciousness.” (Srila Prabhupada letter, June 26, 1976)
At a recent family gathering I started to talk about Krishna consciousness and its value in my life. For my immediate family, such talk is something they’ve become accustomed to. But for people I see infrequently, this brought them back many years, to the early days of my "conversion,” as they refer to it.
Apparently, my Uncle Sidney was particularly challenged by much of what I had to say.
“Are you trying to convert us?” he blurted, the words darting from his smiling but angry lips. >>>
Sneak Preview Sample BYS Survey Result to Date
By Yadunandana Pada Dasa
Posted March 1, 2005
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Over 75% of our surveys are in. In September of 2004 our web site was launched with a number of goals to find out how we could best serve the devotees. Among those was our "Anonymous Survey." With only less than 25% needed to complete the English language study, we are able to give a sneak preview at one of the questions which seems to stand out the most among them.
Although many of the answers are quite varied, this question seemed to draw special attention to our team. >>>
Mathematics and the Spiritual Dimension
By Sripad Vishnu Maharaja
Posted March 7, 2005
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I remember the time my father pulled me aside and said, "Son, you can explain everything with math." He was a rationalist, and for him God existed only in the sentiments of the uneducated. At the time I believed him, and I think his advice had a lot to do with my decision to pursue a degree in physics. Somewhere along the way, however, in 1969, something happened (something many people are still trying to figure out) which drew me away from the spirit of that fatherly advice and subsequently my once promising career. >>>
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