An appeal for due diligence and due process
To all who aspire to serve and those who do serve Srila Prabhupada, My sincere obeisance. I have been reflecting on the FDG issue, which some of you are currently debating with a majority of our GBC Godbrothers and feel that understanding of any such issue requires it firstly toContinue Reading
TOVP News: Relief Panels, Murtis and Elephants
Here is a short Art Progress Report video on what is almost completed, and some things that are currently being worked on here at the TOVP. Please have a look and you will find some of the things very interesting and inspiring, and quite impressive as well.Continue Reading
ISKCON Baroda: 4 Days Padayatra From Baroda to Dakor
In continuation of the earlier initiative to organize padayatra from Baroda to Dakor, and after completion of two successful padayatra’s in 2017 and 2018, this year we have concluded our successful third year from Dec 12th to Dec 15th. Following is the summary of the padayatra. DAY ONE: Early morningContinue Reading
Respect Christ But Don’t Accept His Philosophy
“Regarding your question about Lord Jesus Christ, we accept him as saktyavesa avatara. Lord Buddha is in the same category also. Lord Buddha is mentioned specifically in Srimad-Bhagavatam as an incarnation of Godhead, and yet Vaisnavas do not accept his philosophy, which is classified as atheism. Similarly, even if weContinue Reading
Discussion On The Female Diksha Guru Issue: Amongst Godbrothers-5
Dear Godbrother Prabhu, Namonamaha. Jaya Srila Prabhupada! Received your message. Godbrother: Now, India is flourishing and America is struggling. When we in America who are still managing to reach Americans ask our Indian brothers to allow us to do what works (both for Srila Prabhupada and us) in America, we are told we areContinue Reading
“By your mercy I will surrender” is False Pretense
Prabhupada: Surrender is willing. If you don’t like to surrender who can make you obliged to surrender? Surrender is voluntary. “Yes, I surrender.” Determination, “Yes I surrender.” Who can make you obliged to surrender? Nobody can make. Even Krsna can not work. This is a false pretense, “Please be mercifulContinue Reading
TOVP News: Most Awaited Chandelier Model of the Universe
Most Awaited Model of the Universe has finally arrived. Chandelier Model of the Universe Architecture lies where science and spirituality meet. This nexus endures the aesthetic impressions coupled with functional propositions. Our unprecedented chandelier has taken the entire team on a beautiful journey, which has finally arrived at the brinkContinue Reading
TOVP News: Message from the Chairman
Dear Devotees and Friends of the TOVP, Hare Krishna! All Glories to Srila Prabhupada! Below is the December, 2019 TOVP Newsletter with nine recent articles from our website, most importantly the post about the Grand Opening of the Pujari Floor next year. I hope you are inspired by reading themContinue Reading
In India, Still There Is Some Culture
December 18, 1972 : Bombay Every morning Srila Prabhupada, Shyamasundara Dasa and I would take Kartikeya’s car, an Ambassador, and drive to a waterfront area for walking. After one morning walk, we returned to the car and Shyamasundara could not get the key to work in the ignition. “Srila Prabhupada,Continue Reading
Discussion On The Female Diksha Guru Issue: Amongst Godbrothers-4
Dear Godbrother Prabhu, Namonamaha. Jaya Srila Prabhupada! Received your message: Godbrother: These days it is rare that young people in North America join ISKCON.The first Navadwip Parikrama that I attended in 1975 was nearly all Americans, with a smattering of Europeans and Australians. A couple of years ago, out of 9000 participants, onlyContinue Reading