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We share this memory from Nara Narayan dasa, of Srila Prabhupada’s extraordinary cooking abilities. Also at bottom of post a nice recipe for Kitchari or as it is also referred to as Kitri. Nara Narayan : Once, in the Los Angeles La Cienega temple, on the occasion of his spiritual master’s appearance day, Srila Prabhupada … … Continue reading →
We often say “Chant and be Happy”, but there are offences to be considered. If we want to feel the full ecastscy derived from chanting the Holy names, we need to avoid them. Remember that even if one feels they are being offensive, there is no need to stop chanting. By trying to chant sincerely … … Continue reading →
The sages at Naimisaranya: Were an assembly of 88,000 spiritual teachers, led by the prominent sage Shaunaka Rishi. who gathered in the sacred Naimisaranya forest in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Once, in a holy place in the forest of Naimiṣāraṇya, great sages headed by the sage Śaunaka assembled to perform a great thousand-year sacrifice for … … Continue reading →
“One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna.” (Bhagavad-gita 4.9.) The above verse from the Bhagavad-gita is a very important instruction for aspiring devotees. Just hearing about Krishna, His appearance and … … Continue reading →
Some time back I found this nice download of reference material and study guide for aspiring devotees. I printed it out, which took 80 pieces of paper, punched holes, and put it in a ring folder. It is arranged very professionally, and is broken down into eight basic areas of study. 1) Spiritual Master 2) … … Continue reading →
June 14, 1969: New Vrindavan. Hayagriva: We are entering Prabhupada’s fourth week at New Vrindavan. He is looking robust and is enjoying himself immensely. In the early morning, he walks down Aghasura Road to the spring and takes a little fresh water in his hand and sips it. He comments on everything: the birds, flowers, … … Continue reading →
Everyday when I offer my obeisances and prayers,I recite them in Sanskrit. However, I don’t dream in Sanskrit, and I don’t think in Sanskrit. I think or contemplate, meditate in English. So I often say the prayers or obeisances in English in my mind, while I recite the Sanskrit. I offer my respectful obeisances unto … … Continue reading →
The Following is an excerpt from “Our Family Business” By His Grace Vaisesika Dasa, In ISKCON we hear devotees say “Books are the basis.” Śrīla Prabhupāda himself used this phrase in a letter to Maṇḍali Bhadra Dāsa dated January 20, 1972: “My first concern is that my books shall be published and distributed profusely all … … Continue reading →
Well today is my birthday. 72 years ago on this day I was in a small baby’s body, but today I am in an old man’s body. But I’m still the same person, although it seems like I have lived many different lives, as a child, as a student, as a devotee, as a husband … … Continue reading →
I saw this posted on Facebook, and thought we would share it here with all of you. In this article by Locan Ananda Prabhu, he again makes the argument for Arsa-prayoga, or no change. Srila Prabhupada was recognized as a great Sanskrit scholar. His depth of knowledge was unfathomable. Not a single word of his … … Continue reading →
