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Reena Menon

8 hours ago

The Radhanatha Gita: With the American Swami
on the Battlefield of Life

BY: KALIYA MARDANA DASA BRAHMACHARY

The American Swami fighting on the battlefield of life
[Photo: Lasting Impression ]

Mar 20, 2019 — INDIA (SUN) —

PART FOUR

In The Journey Home, page 183, Radhanatha Swami describes his visit to Kurukshetra. He writes:

"The Gita had been spoken on a battlefield because life itself is a battle, where evil perpetually attacks good and our sacred ideals are destined to be test... more

Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Mataji.
What Radhanath or any other people say doesn't really matter. It is only engaging in Prajalpa:unnecessary talking.
We should instead be focused on saving ourselves from this material existence. Whether some random person is right or wrong doesnot really matter in our pursuit of Krishna Consciousness. We have Srila Prabhupada and that is all we need.
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Aman Pandey Hrishikesh Prabhu is absolutely right! "Mayavadi rascal", " Mayavadi bhashya sunile hai sarvanash". These words said by Srila Prabhupada must always be kept in mind. Neophyte devotees like us exposing ourselves to mayavadi content is a recipe for disaster! That's what mayavadis want.

Google, YouTube etc are very dangerous platforms. There are so many mayavadis and sahajiyas. If we indulge in googling and youtubing much we are sure to fall down.

So my request to Reena mataji is that pls do not read what ma... more
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KPP SameerAnil

Thu at 9:48 PM

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

Today due to curiosity, i searched "24 Avtars of Lord Shree Krishna".

I got the searched result "24 Avtars of Lord Vishnu" and out of 24 Lord Shree krishna is a 22nd Avtar of Lord Shree Vishnu, as per google search.

Now, the above details confused me a lot coz few days back i posted a post asking is Lord Shree Krishna and Lord Vishnu both are different or same entity.

My doubt has been cleared by Sarnaduti Brahma Prabhu by giving explanation that ... more

Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Prabhu!
Thanks for the question.

Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is the combined incarnation of Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani. He is the selfsame Supreme Personality of Godhead who appeared in the guise of a devotee.These 24 incarnations are principal incarnations. Lord Krishna doesn't only have 24 incarnations, His incarnations are unlimited just like the waves of the ocean.

Srila Prabhupada is a Guru in the line of disciplic succession beggining from Lord Krishna Himself. There are four Va... more
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KPP SameerAnil replied - 1 Reply
KPP SameerAnil Jai Shree Krishna Hrishikesh Prabhu! Thanks for updating me in detail.
- 8 hours ago
Hrishikesh Nath tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ(BG 4.34)~

"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth."
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KPP SameerAnil

Thu at 8:00 AM

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

Can we take homeopathic treatment in some ailments. As homeo medicines contains alcohol.

Kindly update. If any friends or members wish so.

Narayan Narayan!

Jai Shree Krishna!

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Hrishikesh Nath No we cannot take. There are so many other counter medicines. Go for Ayurveda. I personally rely on Ayurveda. If only there is no other option I take Allophathic medicines selectively avoiding intoxicants.
Taking Carnamrita and Chanting Hare Krsna is the best medicine for any disease.
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KPP SameerAnil Jai Shree Krishna Prabhu! Thanks for updating me. Jai Shree Krishna!
- Thu at 9:18 PM
KPP SameerAnil Jai Shree Krishna Prabhu! Will you provide me in details from where to purchase Carnamrita and where to see the details of Carnamrita. Jai Shree Krishna!
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Hrishikesh Nath replied - 1 Reply
Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Prabhu!
Carnamrta is the water that has washed the Deity of the Lord. You cannot purchase it from the shop.

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Hrishikesh Nath

Thu at 1:55 AM

Jaya Sacidananda Hari !!!

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KPP SameerAnil

Thu at 12:14 AM

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

As per my knowledge, the real purpose of Lord Shree Krishna Consciousness, is to serve other, to give our service selflessly without expecting anything from others.

I noticed a weird activity on krishnaconnect.com which i think is not correct, either members posting/sharing other's Excerpt or Excerpts from "Shreemad Bhagavad Geeta".

It seems, simply members posts what previously written by some other or from "Shreemad Bhagavada Geeta".

And when a member posts somethi... more

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Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Prabhu!
I don't have the ability to understand the purport of the Vedic Scriptures on my own strength. So I only repeat what I have heard from Srila Prabhupada and read in his books. He has advised his followers only to repeat what he says and not to add or subtract anything else. I am only following his orders.
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Hrishikesh Nath Your views are always welcome Prabhu. No one of us has better knowledge than anyone or someone else. We are only discussing here. We are all fools before Srila Prabhupada.
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Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna!

Posting or sharing excerpts from Srimad Bhagavad Gita and commentaries on the Gita written by the Acaryas is the greatest service one can render to another, because then one is sharing the knowledge of Krishna consciousness with everyone, and how they can reestablish their lost relationship with Krishna. We should not just post what is written by some other people on the Gita, but only what is written by the pure devotees of Krishna, who have seen the truth and hence have better knowledge tha... more
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Aman Pandey

Wed at 10:35 PM

Aman says:
January 14, 2019 at 7:53 am
Hare Krishna Prabhu!
Since this material world is a reform house created by Lord Krishna, is it guaranteed that everyone will be reformed at some point and go back home back to godhead?

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Madhudvisa dasa says:
March 14, 2019 at 11:29 pm
No. There is no guarantee. In fact there is almost no chance of going back. Only chance is if one gets the opportunity of meeting a pure devotee of Krishna and if he surrenders to the pure devotee and serves him. So we can ... more

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Hrishikesh Nath

Wed at 6:56 AM

Gaura Purnima: March 21
Beginning of new year, Gaurabda 533
Fating till moonrise( 7:11 PM, Sridham Mayapura)

Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita 4:7 “Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion-at that time I descend Myself.” In past ages Lord Krishna has appeared in various forms. Over 5000 years ago He appeared as Himself in His original form as Bhagavan, Sri Krishna. In this present age of Kali Yuga, He appears in His ... more

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Aman Pandey Hare Krishna Prabhu!
In my Vaishnava Calendar app moonrise time is 6: 13 PM.
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Hrishikesh Nath replied - 1 Reply
Hrishikesh Nath Oh yes. I mistakenly posted the moonrise of 22 March.
Its 6:08 pm for today according to Mayapura time.
I am very sorry.
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Reena Menon

Mon at 4:21 AM

Srila Prabhupada:
We have several times described. So, so much imperfectness, how he can give perfect knowledge?
Therefore, a so-called philosopher, scientist's knowledge is always imperfect. The perfect knowledge can be received through this paramparā system. From Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa to Brahmā, Brahmā to Nārada, Nārada to Vyāsa, Vyāsa to Madhvācārya. In this way, from Caitanya Mahāprabhu, six Gosvāmīs, then our Guru Mahārāja, in this way. And our business is just to present whatever we have heard. This is very... moreSrila Prabhupada:
We have several times described. So, so much imperfectness, how he can give perfect knowledge?
Therefore, a so-called philosopher, scientist's knowledge is always imperfect. The perfect knowledge can be received through this paramparā system. From Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa to Brahmā, Brahmā to Nārada, Nārada to Vyāsa, Vyāsa to Madhvācārya. In this way, from Caitanya Mahāprabhu, six Gosvāmīs, then our Guru Mahārāja, in this way. And our business is just to present whatever we have heard. This is very important point. And because we do not speculate mentally, just like so many svāmīs comes from India. They make their own presentation by speculation. So whatever little success I have got, it is due to this process, that I do not present anything which is created by me. That is the secret of success. All these rascals, I say, declare in this, all these rascals come, they manufacture. A spiritual thing cannot be manufactured—as God cannot be manufactured. God is always God, and the words of God is also God. If we present as it is, then it will be effective. That is said in the śāstra:
satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido
bhavanti hṛt-karna-rasāyanaḥ kathāḥ
taj-joṣaṇād āśv apavarga-vartmani
śraddhā bhaktir ratir anukramiṣyati
(SB 3.25.25)

Everything is there. Satāṁ prasaṅgān. From a bona fide spiritual master you receive knowledge, because he will present as he has received from his spiritual master. He'll not adulterate or manufacture something. That is the bona fide spiritual master. And that is very easy. To become spiritual master is not very difficult thing. You'll have to become spiritual master. You, all my disciples, everyone should become spiritual master. It is not difficult. It is difficult when you anufacture something. But if you simply present whatever you have heard from your spiritual master, it is very easy. If you want to become overintelligent, to present something, to interpret something, whatever over you have heard from spiritual master you can make some further addition, alteration, then you'll spoil whole thing. Then you'll spoil whole thing. Don't make addition or alteration. Simply present as it is. Therefore, we have begun Bhagavad-gītā As It Is. Don't try to become over spiritual master. Then you'll spoil. Remain always a servant of your spiritual master and present the thing as you have heard. You'll be spiritual master. This is secret. You should know it. Don't try to become overintelligent. That will spoil. Evam paramparā prāptam imaṁ rājarṣayo viduḥ (BG 4.2).

[Excerpt from Lecture on the occasion of Sri Vyasa-puja -- London, August 22, 1973] less

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Aman Pandey

Mar 16

"One should not be discouraged in the discharge of devotional service. Failures may not be detrimental; they may be the pillars of success." - Srila Prabhupada, Light of Bhagavata, Verse 43

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Aman Pandey

Mar 16

Hare Krishna!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I'm reading Light of Bhagavat by Srila Prabhupada and I just realized I do not need to read any other book ever again in my life. I promise to Srila Prabhupada that I will never again read any other book except those written by Srila Prabhupada.

Thanks to Madhudvisa Prabhu for making Srila Prabhupada's original books despite facing challenges from rascals.

Please read only the original books of Srila Prabhupada. Your life will become successful.

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KPP SameerAnil Jai Shree Krishna! Narayan Narayan! Kshama Kare! I am not here to start debate on this but, i think rascal is a very harsh word. Instead, we can use mischievous. Well it is one's wish to select which word to use and vice versa. Coz selection of word reflects our personality. If one is reading such a holy book then one has to be very calm and relaxed by mind. If minds gets relaxed then all senses are under control. And, when senses are under control then it is fruitful to imbibe verses written in holy book. ... more
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Aman Pandey Hare Krishna!

I'm using the same word that was used by Srila Prabhupada for those changing his books. We have to follow Srila Prabhupada not some conditioned souls posing as gurus. They cannot save us. They will lead us to hell as they are going there themselves. If we have to go back home Back to Godhead then we have to read Srila Prabhupada's books and follow his instructions.
- Mar 16
KPP SameerAnil Jai Shree Krishna! Narayan Narayan! I am very thankful to Lord Shree Krishna. By the grace of Lord Shree Krishna i know what a Lord Shree Krishna wants in his true devotee. 1) To set aside his/her arrogance and ego. 2) How he/she treats other and apt KARMA he/she doing as per situation. It dose not matter to Lord Shree Krishna in which religion, caste, creed we have taken birth and following which route (As a example if we wants to travel from Delhi to Varanasi) whether we are walking/ riding oxcart/ cycle/... more
- Mar 16
Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna!

It does not fall under arrogance and false ego to call those who are changing Srila Prabhupada’s books, rascals. Rather, changing Srila Prabhupada’s books and distributing them among innocent people is an act of extreme arrogance and false ego, and is also offensive to Srila Prabhupada. One should not tolerate offenses against pure devotees. One cannot go back to Godhead by disobeying the orders of the spiritual master. Lord Krishna says that in the Bhagavad Gita. It is the order of Srila Pra... more
- Mar 17
Aman Pandey Hare Krishna! Very good answer from Sarnaduti Prabhu. I don't need to say anything else now.
- Mar 17
Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna ~
It is better to call a spade a spade. Srila Prabhupada never compromised in his preaching nor did Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada. Rascal is an appropriate word for them. But personally I would call these book changers as demons. That is more fitting for these people who are destroying Srila Prabhupada's movement by changing his books.
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Madan Mohan

Mar 14

Can we eat almonds and pistas during ekadshi fast? Or is it in the list of prohibited items?

Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna Madan Mohan Prabhu!

We have to fast at least from grains on Ekadasi. So, almonds and pistachios are not grains, but nuts. Hence, they can be offered with love and devotion to Srila Prabhupada on Ekadasi and then honored as Krishna prasadam.

Haribol!
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KPP SameerAnil I agree with what Sarnaduti Brahma Prabhu explained. I usually preferred only fruits on Ekadashi fast and usually drink some water, every 40 mins to remain hydrated in order to maintain proper functioning and synchronization between Mind Body and soul.
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Reena Menon

Mar 8

Srila Prabhupada:
So therefore Bhagavān uvāca. We have to hear from Bhagavān, not from rascals. Then your knowledge is perfect. If you hear from rascals, then you become rascal. Don't hear from any rascal. Hear from Bhagavān and take it and accept it. Then, gradually, your existence will be purified. Just like if somebody comes... Recently it so happened. There is a big Māyāvādī sannyāsī in India. His name is Akshananda Swami. Perhaps you know. Did you know? No. Anyone? Anyway, he is a Māyāvādī sannyāsī. S... moreSrila Prabhupada:
So therefore Bhagavān uvāca. We have to hear from Bhagavān, not from rascals. Then your knowledge is perfect. If you hear from rascals, then you become rascal. Don't hear from any rascal. Hear from Bhagavān and take it and accept it. Then, gradually, your existence will be purified. Just like if somebody comes... Recently it so happened. There is a big Māyāvādī sannyāsī in India. His name is Akshananda Swami. Perhaps you know. Did you know? No. Anyone? Anyway, he is a Māyāvādī sannyāsī. So Acyutānanda Swami went to sell some books in their camp. So his disciple requested him, "Why don't you ask some question from Swamiji?" So he said, "What I have to ask from him?" He was so convinced that "What this rascal can say to me? I know. I have heard from Kṛṣṇa." This is knowledge. So if you stick to Kṛṣṇa and hear from Him, you haven't got to hear from any rascal, any rascal. Then you will waste time. Don't hear from any rascal.
Therefore we are presenting Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, as it is, without any change. Kṛṣṇa says, man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru: [Bg. 18.65] "Just become My devotee. Always think of Me." We are teaching the same thing. We have no difficulty. What we are requesting you? "You think of Kṛṣṇa. Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa." That's all. Where is the difficulty? We don't say, "You think of that, this of that, to this demigod, that demigod." No. We don't say. What is the use of other demigod? We show all respect to everyone, even to the ant, but that does mean that any demigod, any damn, any rascal, should be worshiped as God? No. That is not possible. We can show respect even to the insignificant ant. Tṛṇād api sunīcena taror api sahiṣṇunā. That may be another thing. But we cannot accept anyone as God. That is not possible. That is knowledge. That is knowledge. Be convinced firmly, kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam: [SB 1.3.28] "Bhagavān means Kṛṣṇa, nobody else." Kāmais tais tair hṛta-jñānāḥ yajante anya-devatāḥ [Bg. 7.20]. Anya-devatāḥ, accept as God, they are accepted by the rascals, hṛta-jñānāḥ, those who have lost their knowledge. They have lost their... Hṛta-jñānāḥ and naṣṭa-buddhayaḥ, those who have lost their knowledge. So don't be lost of your knowledge. Stick to Kṛṣṇa and accept His words as it is. Then you will be one day fearless, abhayaṁ sattva-saṁśuddhiḥ. Your existence will be purified, spiritual existence. Purified existence means spiritual existence. We are spiritual; we are not this material just like I am not this shirt, you are not this shirt. You are within the shirt. Similarly, asmin dehe. Dehino 'smin yathā dehe. Dehino 'smin yathā dehe [Bg. 2.13]. We are within the shirt. This is the first knowledge, that "I am not this body." Why I shall be puffed up with this body? This is superfluous. I am spirit soul. I am part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa; therefore my only business is with Kṛṣṇa.
Just like your hand, part and parcel of your body. Its only business is with this body. I am taking care of this body, I am taking of this hand, this leg, this head because there is intimate relationship with this body and with this head. I am not... Suppose if you are in danger, your head is in danger, I am not going to protect. But when my head is in danger, I prepared to give life. Similarly, we are part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, and Kṛṣṇa is all-powerful. He says, "I will give you protection." Just like I am giving protection to my hands and legs, so what about Kṛṣṇa? Kṛṣṇa also prepared. But if you deny His protection, that is a different thing. But if you are prepared to take His protection, ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyaḥ, then you should immediately attain abhayam, no more fear. Rākhe kṛṣṇa māre ke māre kṛṣṇa rākhe ke: "If Kṛṣṇa wants to kill you, who can save you? Nobody can save you. And if Kṛṣṇa wants to protect you, who can kill you?" This is... This is philosophy, abhayam. So if you want to be fearless, if you want to sanctify your existence, take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, don't be deviated.

[Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita-16.1-3; Hawaii-January 29, 1974] less

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Roger Rodpush - February 27 at 3:27 AM
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This Is a Wonderful Event for BharataVarsha. Hare Krishna
But I Hope it was Srila Prabhupada's Original 1972 and Not
The GBC Altered and Changed 1980's version ??
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Kamalnath Kamalnayan

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Hare Krishna to all. How do i get my life on track. I have been so bogged down and in a rut because of people's negativity. This world seems full of suffering.But i have the desire to chant 16 rounds, follow the four regulative principles, read srila prabhupada's books. But i have been discouraged a lot by what i happened and still happening. And plus some other so-called devotees or aspiring devotees that i have met have ridiculed me and said that i am too crazy and lazy to follow it. In reality i was doin... more

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Kamalnath Kamalnayan I had hope
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Kamalnath Kamalnayan some hope
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Kamalnath Kamalnayan I do not have hope.
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