Rays of The Harmonist
- Symptoms of Degradation
- "There is no way I can imagine a separate institution"
- Why are we not realizing Bhagavān?
by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Māhārāja
❝Unnecessary gossip about others (paracarcā) and acts of hypocrisy and deceit (kuṭīnāṭī) are symptoms of degradation. These disturbances are bound to occur if there is no taste for harināma and hari-kathā. Those who are desirous of progressing in hari-bhajana must keep distance from the association of anyone who indulges in paracarcā. If they don’t, the dirtiness of their hearts can also affect the hearts of those associating with them.❞ ..
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by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Vāmana Gosvāmī Māhārāja
❝Many preaching centres of the Gauḍīya Maṭha have been established today in the East and West, yet I consider all of them to be a single indivisible unit. I know those who have been favoured by jagad-guru Śrīla Sarasvatī Prabhupāda and those who are his disciples and grand-disciples to be my own people, and I convey my obeisance to them, knowing them to be Gauḍīyas. I know every Vaiṣṇava who is bathed in the current of Śrī Gaura-vāṇī-vinoda (the delight of Śrī Gaura’s message) to be my supreme well-wishing friend and most intimate relative, but there is no way I can imagine a separate institution.❞ ...
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❝Service to the devotees promises more than service to the Lord Himself. The association of the bhaktas is even more beneficial than the association of the Lord. The living place of the bhakta, the abode of śrīla gurudeva, is more favourable for śuddha-bhajana (pure, loving devotional service) than the abode of the Lord.❞ ...
Read More2011 Vraja Mandala Parikrama - Photo Tour Report
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This year, 2011, the annual Vraja Mandala Parikrama began on October 11th, under the divine guidance of nitya-lila pravista om visnupada astotara-sata Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. At first there was some apprehension in many devotees' hearts regarding exactly how this parikrama would take place – the first year without the manifest presence of our beloved Srila Gurudeva – but then they became peaceful and joyous with the experience that Srila Gurudeva is as present as ever...
Srimad Bhagavata Saptaha in Vraja - November 12 to 19
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What is our goal? How to achieve? What's the process? Krsna-bhakti is our life, the objective of our life. How can we attain perfection? What activities should we be doing? We are performing parikrama, always chanting, remembering and listening to hari-katha. Read more...
Gurudeva's Samadhi Request
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The details related to the design and the exact expenses will be published around the time of Kartik, Sri Vraja Mandal Festival 2011. We are submitting our plea to all Vaisnavas, disciples, friends and well-wishers of Srila Gurudeva for your assistance...
Japa Retreat - 2011 -September 24- 30 - UK
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You are invited to a Japa retreat starting September 24th with BV Tridandi Maharaja...
Sri Vraja-mandala Parikrama - 11th October - 10th November 2011
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Every year, om visnupada Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja personally invited all of us to attend Sri Vraja-mandala parikrama in the holy land of Sri Vrindavana-dhama...
Srimad Bhagavat Saptah - Bangalore - 15-21 August
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You are invited to attend Srimad Bhagavat Saptah followed by grand Janmastami Celebration in Bangalore...
Sri Guru-puja at Srila Gurudeva's Samadhi
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15 July 2011 was the day of Srila Vyasadeva's Appearance Day, also called Guru Purnima day because on this day it is customary for all disciples to offer Guru-puja or Vyasa-puja to one's beloved Guru Maharaja, the representative of Srila Vyasadeva in this world. Just after the Ratha Yatra Festival, our devotees in Sri Jagannath Puri dhama proceeded to Srila Guru Maharaja's Mahasamadhi Peetha at Sri Navadvipa-dhama ...
Yoga of Life Festival - Russia, 12-18 September 2011
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We are cordially inviting you, as well as your friends and relatives, to visit the wonderful Bhakti-yoga festival in exotic Altai Mountains area of Russia, conducted under the guidance of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja and organized by his disciples and followers.
Srimati Uma didi in UK, 8-14, July 2011
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Please take advantage of this great opportunity to hear harikatha from a very special Vaisnavi! She has been in Associaiton with Srila gurudeva her entire life and was even held by Param gurudeva, Srila Bhakti Prajnana Keshava Maharaja as a small child. She spent many many years living in Srila Gurudeva’s temple in Mathura. She gives guidance and sweet harikatha to all who have the fortune to come in her presence!
Love & Affection Festival with BV Tirtha Maharaja - UK - 4-7 August 2011
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We are excited and pleased to announce a UK festival from 4-7 August 2011, with Pujyapada BV Tirtha Maharaja plus Sripada BV Ashram Maharaja and Sripada BV Giri Maharaja with Sriman Jiva Pavana Prabhu as MC.
Ratha-yatra 2011 Videos
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For the pleasure of the vaishnavas, I would like to share glimpses of our Ratha Yatra experience here in Sri Jagannath Puri dhama this year. Like last year, our sankirtan party led everyone to a transcendental madness in singing Harinama and the glories of Vraja dhama and Radhika that quickly pulled the Lord’s Chariots away from Dwarka (Jagannath Temple) and back to Sweet Vrindavan-dhama (Gundica Temple)...
Birmingham Festival of Harikatha 24-27 June 2011 (arrive 23)
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We are excited and pleased to announce a UK festival from 24-27 June 2011, with Sripada BV Vana Maharaja plus Sripada BV Ashram Maharaja and Sripada BV Giri Maharaja with Sriman Jiva Pavana Prabhu as MC...
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Śrī Śrī Bhagavata Patrikā Subscription - Now Online!
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By Śrīla Gurudeva's mercy "Śrī Śrī Bhāgavata Patrikā", monthly magazine in Hindi, is now online. Now one can become a NEW subscriber or RENEW one's subscription to this magazine online. See the preview of latest issue of "Śrī Śrī Bhāgavata Patrikā"...
Bhakti Festival – Ratha Yatra Parade, Berlin – 10 to 14 June 2011
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We are happy to announce our Ratha Yatra Festival with Sripad Bhaktivedanta Van Maharaja. His descriptions of Sri Caitanyas Mahaprabhus pastimes in Puri will pacify our minds and gift us with spiritual strength and inspiration. The festival is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with like-minded people and convey the joy of devotional service to hundreds of thousands of bystanders...
New Braja Harikatha Festival, Badger, CA USA, June 8th-13th, 2011 - (updated)
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Srila Gurudeva has predicted that many devotees will come to New Braja Dhama and discuss and remember him and his harikatha while weeping in separation. Please plan to come and be part of ...
New Books for Download
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New English titles in download section include Brhad-Bhagavatamrta 2nd Canto Volume 1, Harmony, The Distinctive Contribution of Sri Rupa Gosvami, and Vaisnava Siddhanta-mala, The Principle of Sri Guru and Service to Sri Guru, and The Speciality of The Gift of Mahaprabhu.
