Author: Bhakti Vikas Trust
Publisher: Bhakti Vikas Trust
ISBN: 9382109714
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 57
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What happened to this dynamic spiritual movement? It is not that the movement is completely devoid of life, but what happened to the hope, the mission, and the revolutionary spirit of changing the world by bringing Kṛṣṇa consciousness to others? Many people who are joining now may not have any idea of this and may think that the way it is now is the way it should be. How did ISKCON become so wishy-washy? Well, obviously it didn’t happen overnight. There is a history behind that which we can learn for educational purposes. Such an account may be somewhat subjective and some facts may not be fully correct as it is difficult to chart the course of history in ISKCON when there have been different factors at work and multiple events unfolding simultaneously. Discussing these subjects may not be appreciated by all the members of ISKCON, but there are those who appreciate it. This discussion is not directly spiritual, but it is educational. We shouldn’t pretend that everything in the movement is glorious and wonderful. In one sense, it is and in another sense, it isn’t. One should have a realistic understanding of the history of the movement. This book is a composite of the edited transcripts of a series of talks titled ‘Why is ISKCON so Wishywashy?’, given by His Holiness Bhakti Vikāsa Swami in Croatia in 2019. Many people today do not have the time required to hear lectures, which is considerably longer than the time required to read the same subject matter in a book format. Hence, Bhakti Vikas Trust is publishing this important discourse in an e-book format.
Author: A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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Languages : en
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Author: A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
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ISBN: 9789171491701
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
ISBN: 9171495436
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 415
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A Summary Study of Sri Chaitanya-charitamrita Taking the role of His own devotee, Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Krishna Chaitanya about five centuries ago in Bengal, India, and began a great social and spiritual revolution that has profoundly affected the lives of millions worldwide. His conversations with the great scholars, kings, and mystics of the day form the basis of Teachings of Lord Chaitanya.
Author: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
ISBN: 9171495398
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 415
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This collection of articles by Srila Prabhupada from Back to Godhead magazine covers knowledge of the soul and the practice of bhakti-yoga. These interviews, lectures, and essays cover topics such as the goal of human life, seeking a true spiritual teacher, reincarnation, super-consciousness, Krishna and Christ, and spiritual solutions to today's social and economic problems.
Author: Mukunda Dasa
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Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Sulocana Prabhu was murdered May 22nd, 1986, 1:00 a.m., Los Angeles, two days after compiling his book "THE GURU BUSINESS", which describes how the Leaders of the Hare Krishna movement deviated from the pure path as taught and exemplified by its founder, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Sulocana was one of the first devotees to realize the complete hoax of the GBC policy to rubber-stamp eleven unqualified personalities as the exclusive 'diksa-guru' successors to Srila Prabhupada in 1977. Let us be quite clear that this policy was an unqualified lie as to the intentions of Srila Prabhupada post-samadhi 1977. As the eleven self-declared gurus "paramhamsa-parivakacaryas" established their zonal power centers by initiating anyone in sight and throwing out of ISKCON even the most slightly dissenting godbrothers, Sulocana researched Srila Prabhupada's statements and fearlessly wrote a book exposing this fraud in the name of disciplic succession. From his research he also realized the trouble Kirtanananda had been causing Srila Prabhupada right from the time of his sannyasa. This was pertinent, as Sulocana had lost his wife when Kirtanananda had maniplulated her away, initiated her, and married her away to one of his money collectors at New Vrndavana. Sulocana also came to know of the sexual and otherwise corruption that was rife amongst practically all the "exclusive eleven". Moreover, Kirtanananda in New Vrndavana was living a hypocritical life as an active predatory homosexual pedophile, simultaneously taking worship as a paramahamsa. "The Guru Business" was the first realistic and comprehensive view of the topic false gurus, based on quotes given by Srila Prabhupada. PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK (by Sulocana dasa) 1) It must be revealed to the world exactly who Srila Prabhupada is and how he has nothing whatsoever to do with the corruption going on amongst ISKCON's leaders today. 2) There is a crying need to increase and even rekindle love for Prabhupada from his own disciples. To a large extent, they have left Prabhupada's mission out of frustration and discouragement. 3) An effort should be made to clean up ISKCON and remove the influence of personally motivated leaders. In other words, we should fully awaken the devotees to the politics and duplicity going on behind the facade. 4) There is now a new imperative to inspire married couples to be bold and go out to open temples. This was Srila Prabhupada's desire from the beginning. "Anyone who has read The Guru Business will have at once felt the powerful and illuminating clarity in the words of Sulocana prabhu. The way in which he has strung together Prabhupada's words, like pearls on the thread of his own amazing realizations, came from his total surrender to the instruction of Srila Prabhupada. Sulocana prabhu was prepared to die rather than not execute Prabhupada's mission properly. Because of this faith not only did the Lord manifest Prabhupada's previously hidden letters to Sulocana but he revealed their purport in his heart." Mukunda dasa from Killing For Keith, Chapter Seven. "Sulocana prabhu, you totally abandoned all personal considerations and sacrificed your life to expose the demoniac activities of these rogues and nondevotees and their apa-siddhantic philosophy. Such a perfect disciple as yourself, who fought so bravely to take serious charge of Prabhupada's mission and execute it correctly, has surely seen the Supreme Personality of Godhead and become liberated back to Godhead, or at least you have become an exalted soul on a heavenly planet. "Mukunda dasa - Foreword to The Guru Business - March 2020
Author: Tamal Krishna Goswami
Publisher: Golden Age Media
ISBN: 8193992164
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 589
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“Servant of the Servant” by author Tamal Krishna Goswami is a compelling memoir that provides an intimate perspective on the life and teachings of Srila Prabhupada, the spiritual luminary who founded the Hare Krishna movement. Goswami’s personal journey and close association with Prabhupada offer readers a unique insight into the guru-disciple relationship and the profound spiritual transformations that can occur through unwavering service and devotion. This book is a testament to the power of surrender and selfless dedication on the spiritual path.
Author: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
ISBN: 917149541X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
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Queen Kunti, a tragic and heroic figure, emerges from an explosive era in the history of ancient India. Her teachings are simple and illuminating outpourings revealing the deepest transcendental emotions of the heart and the deepest philosophical and theological penetrations of the intellect. At the conclusion of the devastating Kurukshetra war, Queen Kunti approaches Lord Krishna as He prepares to depart the scene of the battle. Kunti's words are words of glorification impelled by a divine love steeped in wisdom. Kunti's spontaneous glorification of Lord Krishna and her description of the spiritual path are immortalized in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana (Srimad-Bhagavatam), and they have been recited, chanted, and sung by sages and philosophers for thousands of years. As they appear in the First Canto of the Bhagavatam, Queen Kunti's celebrated prayers consist of only twenty-six couplets (verses 18 through 43 of the Eighth Chapter), yet they are considered a philosophical, theological, and literary masterpiece. Let her heartfelt words of wisdom bring solace to your soul.
Author: Prahladananda Swami
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781723167584
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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People in their youth sometimes sacrifice their health to gain money and then when they are older they sacrifice their money to get health. The introduction to the book, "Hope This Meets You in Good Health, is from Dr. Vasant Lad, the world renowned ayurvedic physician. The first part of the book, Srila Prabhupada, a spiritually realized person, who worked as a health expert in India for decades, in his lectures, books, and letters reveals what is health and how to obtain it. Also, in the first part, there are stories about health from the ancient Srimad Bhagavatam. The second part of the book contains articles about ayurveda written by Prahladananda Swami, a student of Srila Prabhupada and a monk for more than 50 years. He also studied ayurveda under the guidance of different ayurvedic physicians.The combination of both gives practical and clear insight what health should play in our daily lives and how to maintain it without confusion.
Author: Satsvarūpa Dāsa Gosvāmī
Publisher: Satsvarupa dasa Goswami
ISBN: 0911233253
Category : Chaitanya (Sect)
Languages : en
Pages : 183
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