Newsletter Number #155  ( mid-June issue 2005 A.D. Gaurabda 519)
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Mithuna Sankranti (Sun enters Gemini)

Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana - Disappearance   - Tirubhav
Sri Ganga Puja
Srimati Gangamata Goswamini - Appearance   - Avirbhav

Fasting on Suddha Ekadasi for Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi.- (Fasting from Beans and Grains - 18th June 2005  in NZ)
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Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri India - 22nd June 2005 (Purnima)
Sri Mukunda Datta - Disappearance   - Tirubhav
Sri Sridhara Pandit - Disappearance   - Tirubhav

Sri Syamananda Prabhu - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Sri Vakresvara Pandit - Appearance - Avirbhav

Sri Srivas Pandit - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Fasting on Suddha Ekadasi for Yogini Ekadasi.- (Fasting from Beans and Grains - 2nd July 2005  in NZ)

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Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur - Disappearance - Tirubhav (Fasting till noon)(6th July in NZ)

Sri Gundica Marjana - cleansing of the Gundicha temple the day before Rathyatra

Ratha Yatra (in Jagannath Puri India) (8th July in India)
Hera Pancami after 4 days
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Sri Swarupa Damodara - Disappearance - Tirubhav
Sri Sivananda Sen - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Sri Vakresvara Pandit - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Karaka Sankranti (Sun enters Cancer)

Fasting on Suddha Ekadasi for Sayana Ekadasi.- (Fasting from Beans and Grains - 18th July 2005  in NZ)

Dvadasi   (Sayana Dwadasi) 19th July 2005

Sri Guru (Vyaasa) Purnima
Sri Sanatana Goswami - Disappearance - Tirubhav
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Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Sri Lokanatha Goswami - Disappearance - Tirubhav

The incorporation of ISKCON in New York

Fasting on Suddha Ekadasi for Vyanjuli Mahadvadasi for Kamika Ekadasi - (Fasting from Beans and Grains - 1st August 2005  in NZ)

Sri Raghunandana Thakur - Disappearance - Tirubhav
Sri Vamsidas Babaji - Disappearance - Tirubhav

Fasting on Suddha Ekadasi for Pavitropana Ekadasi.- (Fasting from Beans and Grains - 16th August 2005  in NZ)

Sri Sri Radha Govinda Jhulan Yatra begins on the Ekadasi

Srila Rupa Goswami - Disappearance - Tirubhav
Sri Gauridas Pandit - Disappearance - Tirubhav

----------------- Simha Sankranti (Sun enters Leo) -----------------

Jhulan Yatra ends on the Full Moon - Purnima.
Lord Balaram - Appearance  (Fasting till noon)

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    The year beginning on Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja September 6th, 2004, and ending with his Vyasa Puja on August 28, 2005 marks the 108th anniversary of his birth. While everyone honors 100th anniversaries, Vaisnavas place great significance on the 108th anniversary, because 108 is a special number. Krsna enjoys with 108 principal gopis (cowherd girls), there are 108 Upanishads, and a round of japa on beads is 108 Hare Krsna mantras. ISKCON has created a special opportunity to glorify Srila Prabhupada on his 108th birthday and throughout the year afterwards. ISKCON's governing body commissioners in their annual meeting this year passed the following resolution.

Whereas: The 108th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's appearance can bring special inspiration to the devotee community by glorifying Srila Prabhupada.
Whereas: H.H. Lokanath Swami was successful in performing the service of Srila Prabhupada's Centennial Global Minister.

Resolved: ISKCON will make the celebration of Srila Prabhupada's 108th appearance anniversary year a highlight of its activities until Vyasa Puja 2005. H.H. Lokanath Swami will take up the service of global coordinator for this project.

    In 1996 ISKCON celebrated Srila Prabhupada's Centennial.  Participation in events far exceeded expectations.  Throughout the Centennial year, followers of Srila Prabhupada made extraordinary efforts to spread his glories world wide by inundating their countries, states, and cities with the holy name of Krsna, Krsna prasadam, and Prabhupada's books.  Temples world wide joined in celebrating many spectacular special events.  Streets were named in Prabhupada's honor, and several biographies about him were published.  There were also many wonderful special achievements and offerings by individuals and groups.  but why was the Centennial so successful?  We could only conclude that it was because Krsna wanted to glorify Srila Prabhupada.  Krsna wanted to show the world that He is know as bhaktanama mana vardhanah, "He who enhances the reputation of His devotees."
    Srila Prabhupada's teachings, which continue to be felt throughout all parts of ISKCON, are the universal inspiration for the 108 celebration.  All initiated devotees and all followers of Srila Prabhupada have a high level of awareness, appreciation, and remembrance of him.  They feel connected with him as their siksa guru, accepting as essential the teaching he gave in his books.  Inspired by his powerful presence, they follow his instructions in their own lives and are able to bring others to follow them too.
     The celebration of Srila Prabhupada's 108th anniversary will focus on a series of public events.  most of the international events that were so successful in 1996 will be held again.  The events will bring about a heightened appreciation for Srila Prabhupada and his movement in the public and increase ISKCON's member's awareness of being part of a united worldwide movement.
    The 108th Celebration is not limited to events.  The spirit of the Celebration is to encourage each ISKCON devotee, member and follower to make at least one personal offering to Srila Prabhupada during the year in one or more of the following areas:
1. Help spread Srila Prabhupada's mission by expanding the congregation, distributing books and chanting the holy name, especially at 108 events.
2. Dedicate oneself to glorifying Srila Prabhupada by personally meaningful special achievement during the 108th year.
3. Build personal internal strength by commitment to improving both personal spiritual standards and practices and those of your community.
    The 108th Celebration is a great time to introduce the whole world to Srila Prabhupada and his mission.  Let us all take seriously this very special opportunity, and wholeheartedly glorify Srila Prabhupada.

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Srimad Bhagavad Gita AS IT IS

Bhagavad Gita:  Chapter 2 - Contents of the Gita Summarized

TEXT 70
                      apuryamanam acala-pratistham
                     samudram apah pravisanti yadvat
                    tadvat kama yam pravisanti sarve
                      sa santim apnoti na kama-kami

                             WORD FOR WORD

   apuryamanam--always being filled; acala-pratistham--steadily situated; samudram--the ocean; apah--waters; pravisanti--enter; yadvat--as; tadvat--so; kamah--desires; yam--unto whom; pravisanti--enter; sarve--all; sah--that person; santim--peace; apnoti--achieves; na--not; kama-kami--one who desires to fulfill desires.

                               TRANSLATION
   A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desires--that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever being filled but is always still--can alone achieve peace, and not the man who strives to satisfy such desires.

PURPORT by HDG Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada:

   Although the vast ocean is always filled with water, it is always, especially during the rainy season, being filled with much more water. But the ocean remains the same--steady; it is not agitated, nor does it cross beyond the limit of its brink. That is also true of a person fixed in Krsna consciousness. As long as one has the material body, the demands of the body for sense gratification will continue. The devotee, however, is not disturbed by such desires, because of his fullness. A Krsna conscious man is not in need of anything, because the Lord fulfills all his material necessities. Therefore he is like the ocean--always full in himself. Desires may come to him like the waters of the rivers that flow into the ocean, but he is steady in his activities, and he is not even slightly disturbed by desires for sense gratification. That is the proof of a Krsna conscious man--one who has lost all inclinations for material sense gratification, although the desires are present  Because he remains satisfied in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, he can remain steady, like the ocean, and therefore enjoy full peace. Others, however, who want to fulfill desires even up to the limit of liberation, what to speak of material success, never attain peace. The fruitive workers, the salvationists, and also the yogis who are after mystic powers are all unhappy because of unfulfilled desires. But the person in Krsna consciousness is happy in the service of the Lord, and he has no desires to be fulfilled. In fact, he does not even desire liberation from the so-called material bondage. The devotees of Krsna have no material desires, and therefore they are in perfect peace.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Copyright 1983 The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Used with permission.

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We are taking this is real world

We had a long discussion about the relationship between Lord Visnu and Lord Siva. At one point the famous battle between Banasura and Krsna was mentioned, where the ultimate weapons of Lord Siva and Lord Visnu were pitched against each other. The siva-jvara produced intense heat, but the visnu-jvara, which generated intense cold, was the victor.

An Indian devotee said that when Prabhupada was very ill in Vrndavana with a high fever he had prayed that the visnu-jvara might reduce his fever. "So we were just reading the Bhagavatam when you were sick. Anybody suffering from fever means you read such and such a portion. So it should come down."

It seemed like a nice sentiment, but from Prabhupada's pure devotional viewpoint it wasn't acceptable. "No, Visnu should not be utilized for curing your fever. That is not bhakti. That is business."

Kirtanananda Swami asked, "Can a disciple invoke Lord Visnu's help for serving his spiritual master?"

Srila Prabhupada replied more enthusiastically. He also revealed something of his internal mood in his struggle to establish the Bombay temple. "Hm! That is nice. That is for curing Visnu's representative. When we were in danger, there was so much obstruction for constructing the temple, and we prayed to Krsna that it should be stopped. We prayed to Krsna, 'Please give your protection.' That is for Visnu's purpose."

As we walked along the firm sand near the water's edge we suddenly found ourselves caught in a small cul-de-sac formed by the incoming tide. The flux of the waves revealed a shining object imbedded in the sand, glinting in the sunlight like a valuable gem. Lokanatha ran over to see. It was a piece of broken glass.

Everyone laughed as Prabhupada declared, "That is called maya! The light is here, but it appears light is there. This is called maya. The real world is the spiritual world and here it is simply reflection, but we are taking this is real world."

- From the "A Transcendental Diary Vol 1" by HG Hari Sauri dasa

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Prabhupada: Therefore his civilization -- so much, that's all. His standard of civilization, this much. (break) ... no tree, even a small tree is considered big tree. (break) Man came from ape, so why man is not coming now from ape? Hm?

Harikesa: It only happened once, and that was enough to start the whole thing.

Prabhupada: Only once.

Pusta Krsna: It had to happen at least twice.

Prabhupada: That is another rascaldom. We see the flowers and fruits are coming every season. Why once? This dogmatic, we have to accept? Our experience is that by nature's way we find the same flower is coming again in the same season.

Pusta Krsna: Well, actually Darwin said that there's a missing link.

Prabhupada: You rascal, you say that. What is that missing link? Simply bluffing, and it is going on in the name of science. Just see the fun. Simply misleading, and people are so rascal, this civilized man, so-called, he is accepting as great theory.

Pusta Krsna: Accepting?

Prabhupada: This Darwin's theory as very big invention or discovery. Simply childish rascaldom. There is no reason; there is no sense. Man came from monkey -- why not coming now? Stop once. So what kind of men came first?

Pusta Krsna: First there was very primitive man.

Prabhupada: No, primitive...

Pusta Krsna: They think that he resembles a monkey very much.

Prabhupada: So there are in Africa these men. They resemble that, what is called? That animal?

Pusta Krsna: Gorilla.

Prabhupada: Gorilla. So these men are still existing. But why from gorilla they do not come?

Pusta Krsna: They don't come from the gorilla.

Prabhupada: Africans, I have seen, they look like gorilla. So why now from gorilla the Africans or any black man is not coming? Then the question is the black man... We have got experience. The black man come. And wherefrom the white man came? Is there any white gorilla?

Pusta Krsna: No.

Prabhupada: No. Then white man, how did he come?

Harikesa: Well, sometimes there is a freak of nature, and the pigments that are in the skin...

Prabhupada: Simply it is for Darwin, "sometime." To support his rascaldom, nature has to serve him "sometimes. "Just see. We have to believe. Nature's law is the same, symmetrical. Nature is not obliged to serve Mr. Darwin, the rascal. Sometimes. He says, "sometimes." He did, and he knew it only and nobody knew. We have to believe that. Sometimes it was done, and it was revealed to Darwin. How he came to know? Nobody could understand. Only Darwin could understand? There was no other?

Pusta Krsna: They use the same argument against us, though, that... They use the same argument against us that so few people can understand God...

Prabhupada: No. We don't say like that. We say that God first spoke to sun-god, and sun-god spoke to his son, Manu, and Manu spoke to Iksvaku, Iksvaku spoke to his son. In this way are there. We don't say, "The God spoke to me." Evam parampara praptam, that is  quite reasonable. God said to Brahma, and the Brahma said to Narada, Narada said to Vyasadeva, Vyasadeva said to others. In this way we should know. If my father said to my forefather... My forefather said to my father or my grandfather, and the same news is coming in family way, then where is the wrong? We don't say, "Darwin simply knew it." No, we don't say that. Evam parampara praptam. He was a rascal number one, all these scientists, the so-called scientists.

Pusta Krsna: But how can we prove Krsna scientifically?

Prabhupada: First of all let them prove their theory. Then we shall prove ours. We are proving. We have got our own way. But why they are speaking all this nonsense? First of all let him prove that he is genuine. Then our turn will be next. Ours is very easy. Krsna said to sun-god, and sun-god said to his son, his son, his son. It is coming like that. Where is the difficulty? Again Krsna says, "Now it is mismanaged. It is lost, so I am saying again to you Arjuna." So what Arjuna has understood, we are understanding the same way. How Arjuna understood it, that is written in the Bhagavad-gita. Where is the... We have no difficulty. But you jump over: "There is link," that "Once only from monkey came." What is this nonsense? We have to believe this? Has it any sense? And because Mr. Darwin is speaking we have to accept it? We cannot...

Harikesa: Well, certain changes take place. Just like when it is very hot, if you are in a hot climate all the time your blood thins.

Prabhupada: That's all right. No, no. This is not...

Harikesa: Well, if you take that further, all of these changes that mount up to some big physical change.

Prabhupada: No change is taken. The nature is working symmetrically always. The sun is rising in the morning. That is going on for million, million, million, millions of years.

Harikesa: Gradually the change has taken place in a very scientific way, step by step.

Prabhupada: What change has taken place?

Harikesa: First the hairs fell off...

Prabhupada: Morning... In the morning the sun rises on the eastern side. That is going on. What change has taken place? This flower, seasonal flower is... Now seasonal changes -- winter, summer, spring -- everything is going on symmetrically. There is no change. Because it is going on symmetrically, therefore we can say that February, next February will be very nice season here. Why? Because we have got experience last February, so we are certain the same thing will happen in the next February. Therefore we can say. There is no such change. Nature's way. Prakrteh kriyamanani gunaih karmani. It is very symmetrical. Everything is going on nicely, nature's way.

Pusta Krsna: One of the strong points of Darwin's theory...

Prabhupada: I don't find. Simply foolishness I accept. And rascal, foolish like you, will believe. (laughter)

...............continued

"Glory to the Sri Krishna Samkirtan which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years together. Thus the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death, is extinguished. The Samkirtan Movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction Moon. It is the life of all transcendental knowledge, it increases the ocean of transcendental bliss, and it helps us to have a taste of the full nectar for which we are always anxious."

(Every Town & Village, album cover)

On-line Virtual Arati to Sri Sri Gaura Nitai - check it out
http://www.in2-mec.com/GNpuja.html

http://www.hknet.org.nz/harernam-page.htm
http://Harinam/rulestheweb.com

What's So Special About Chanting Hare Krishna?
By Stephen Knapp (Sri Nandanandan dasa ACBSP):
http://www.stephen-knapp.com/chanting_hare_krishna.htm

Hare Krishna is NOT "a Cult":
Is ISKCON a Cult or part of the "Hindu Culture" or Something Else?
http://www.hknet.org.nz/not-a-cult.html

Hare Krishna is NOT a Cult letter by Kunti dd editor of Hare Krishna World:
http://www.hknet.org.nz/HK-no-cult.html

38 Years of Krishna Consciousness through Iskcon.........
http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa081201a.htm

Very nice articles and numerous links on the About Hinduism web-site.

What is ISKCON ???
http://www.iskcon.org/main/twohk/iskcon/what.htm

Is Iskcon a Cult?
http://www.hknet.org.nz/not-a-cult.html

Iskcon and Hinduism
http://www.hknet.org.nz/IskconHinduism.html

SONGS AND MANTRAS by Vaishnava spiritual masters:
http://web.tiscali.it/no-redirect-tiscali/gopala/Vaishnava-Songs/index.html

Vaishnava Song Book:
http://www.iskcon.org/sastra/f_vs.html
http://www.iskcon.org/sastra/vs_other.html

Vedic Art Publications
http://www.vedicarts.net/catalogmain.html

Listen to or download Prabhupad lectures and bhajans
http://chantandbehappy.com/prabhupada/index.html

Devotional Bhajans and kirtans
http://chantandbehappy.com/bhajans/index.html

Hundreds of devotional songs by various artists - singers - performers - and many more coming soon:
http://www.radiokrishna.com/modules.php?name=NukeView&file=index&query=http://www.radiokrishna.com/rkc_archive_new/index2.php

Download songs
http://www.harekrsna.cz/mp3/folk/

Krishna Vision of Krishna Prema dasa ACBSP Sound Track Vol. 4 samples:
http://www.krisnavision.narod.ru/

Sydney temple Audio page
http://www.iskcon.com.au/Audio.html

Leicester Temple UK Audio page - many bhajans and kirtans
http://www.gauranga.org/audio_page.htm

Listen to Krishna Radio on various subjects on-line:
http://www.krishna.com/newsite/main.php?id=260

Agama Tantra and the Vaishnava Samskaras as a way of life:

Recently I was asked, "Don't you find it an inconvenience to always be checking to see when is the right time to do this or the best time for that?"

In simple terms my answer was and still is; if you go to the bus or railway station or airport it is probably an intelligent venture to enquire about the times and routes of vehicles than to just hope that one will be along soon, or one is going in your direction.

There are subtle influences in the Universe that, for thousands of years gone by, advanced cultures have honoured, respected and utilised. Before the corruption of the Vedik literatures by the Christian and Moslem invaders to India all these things were used; Ayurvedik Medicine; Vedik Astrology; etc. Today there's a rennaisance among many to revive these arts.

We have been trained and studied to be able to provide these services. See some of my sites:

http://www.hknet.org.nz/jtcd-samskaras.html
http://www.iskcon.net/nz-namahatta/jtcd/1-homepage.html

or contact me directly: mailto:jtcd@xtra.co.nz

aham kratur aham yajnah
svadhaham aham ausadham
mantro 'ham aham evajyam
aham agnir aham hutam

"But it is I who am the ritual, I the sacrifice, the offering to the ancestors, the healing herb,
the transcendental chant. I am the butter and the fire and the offering."(Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita 9.16)

Krishna conscious affirmations:

 Always remember Krishna and never forget Him

Join and receive Krishna conscious affirmations:
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For marriage compatibility analysis bookings
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For more information about the system of analysis - the Vedik Kuta system
http://www.hknet.org.nz/synastry9page.htm

For more information about Vedik Marriage Compatibility
http://www.hknet.org.nz/MarriageSynastry4U.html

......and the process of Vaishnava Vivaha - sacred marriage

Gurukuli.com
A positive, safe environment to meet and chat
http://youth.rupa.com

BRITish CREW - Gurukuli forum
http://britcrew.com

Young F.O.L.K. 
Young Friends Of Lord Krishna
 http://www.hknet.org.nz/YoungFOLK.htm

ete cäàça-kaläù puàsaù
kåñëas tu bhagavän svayam
indräri-vyäkulaà lokaà
måòayanti yuge yuge

“All the lists of the incarnations of Godhead submitted herewith are either plenary expansions or parts of the plenary expansions of the Supreme Godhead, but Kåñëa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.28)

rämädi-mürtiñu kalä-niyamena tiñöhan
nänävatäram akarod bhuvaneñu kintu
kåñëaù svayaà samabhavat paramaù pumän yo
govindam ädi-puruñaà tam ahaà bhajämi

“I worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda [Kåñëa], who is always situated in various incarnations such as Räma, Nåsiàha and many subincarnations as well, but who is the original Personality of Godhead known as Kåñëa, and who incarnates personally also.” (Brahma samhita 5:39.)

The Devotee List - Iskcon and Gaudiya math(s):
(It's still being developed, and a lot of devotees are not here......)
http://devotee.s5.com/index.html

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Vedik World Heritage pages

Read enlivening articles
See pictures of exhumed relics
Understand conspirital deceptions...
Join the renaissance to rebuild the Golden Age in the Kali-yuga
Find out about Vedik heritage items all around the world.....

Send in your articles and news:
http://www.hknet.org.nz/VWH.html

See more similar pages and links http://www.hknet.org.nz/VWH.html and http://www.hknet.org.nz/index-Vedik.htm

Vedik Culture list
 mailto:vediculture-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

A selection of interesting Krishna conscious articles from New Panihati - Atlanta temple USA:
http://newpanihati.tripod.com/NewsGroup/KCNectar/KCNectarMain.htm

Paradigms - where things are not all they seem

Krishna conscious Dramas and plays:
A collection of 88 transcendental dramas assembled and presented for the pleasure of
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
http://www.cedarpost.com/krsnaconsciousplays/default.htm

Wonderful modern Krishna conscious plays:
http://www.cedarpost.com/krsnaconsciousplays/TableOfContents.htm

These are great for Sunday feasts, or school programs or street presentations, or just for our own understanding.

Read here what Prabhupad says about such plays and dramas:
http://www.cedarpost.com/krsnaconsciousplays/PlaysP2SPquotes.htm

Hare Krsna!

In the download section of my website  http://tinyurl.com/9er95 you will find a copy of Ganguly's complete English translation of the Mahabharata (originally in 13 hardback volumes) in HTML format. It is in a 7.5 MB zipped file.

The Mahabharata explains by example how Lord Krsna's Vedic culture and Varnashrama Dharma are meant to work. Where the Manu Smriti is a concise book of laws for Mankind the Mahabharata shows how those laws are applied. The Mahabharata along with the Ramayana have been the main foundation for the continuation of Vedic culture because they are easily accessible to the masses. The Mahabharata was actually written for the unfortunate people of the Kali Yuga to help uplift them. A close study of the Mahabharata and Ramayana in conjunction with the Manu Samhita would serve as a good guide on how to implement Varnashrama Dharma. And, in conjunction with the Srimad Bhagavatam, insight into Daivi Varnashrama Dharma. The Mahabharata is thus an essential text for anyone interested in implementing VAD.

The Mahabharata is a vast treasure house of Brahminical knowledge and as the Mahabharat itself says: "What is found in the Mahabharata may be found in other texts; whatever is not found in the Mahabharata is not found anywhere."

You will also find a PDF copy  of a canto of Agnivesa's Caraka Samhita (an Ayurvedic text) entitled Sarirasthana, a fascinating account of how the body is formed starting with philosophical details, conception, karmic details, embryology etc. I once gave this text to an obstetrician to read while she was waiting to see me and she was astounded at how much knowledge was contained in such an ancient text. Size 14 MB

Yours faithfully,

Shyamasundara Dasa

http://www.ShyamasundaraDasa.com
"krsnas tu bhagavan svayam"

The Formidable Audio page - Bhajans, Kirtans, Lectures many Iskcon devotees:
http://www.iskcon.com.au/Audio.html

and

Bhajans and Kirtans
http://chantandbehappy.com/bhajans/index.html

and

Download latest Real Player for Free:
http://software-dl.real.com/22e4968a89f121132020/windows/mrkt/AUN03D/RealOnePlayerV2GOLD.exe

Listen to audio and view videos on-line here:
http://www.prabhupada.org/prabhupadadesh/a_deposito_oggetti/Archivio_Audio-Video/index.php?q=t&t=EN
http://www.prabhupada.org/prabhupadadesh/a_deposito_oggetti/Archivio_Audio-Video/index.php?q=f&f=%2FAudio
There's literally hundreds of bhajans, kirtans and videos segments to check out.............try all the folders too.......

Nectar for kids and adults alike:
http://www.rasa-music.com/Bodies/body-shop.html

...........more Audio sites linked HERE

Topical Articles:
Abortion - http://www.hknet.org.nz/index-abortion.htm
Genetic Engineering ( GE or GM ) - http://www.hknet.org.nz/GE.html
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Encroachment - http://www.hknet.org.nz/WE-Day2004.html
Cloning - http://www.hknet.org.nz/cloning.htm
Science - http://www.hknet.org.nz/science2KC.html
Cow Protection - http://www.hknet.org.nz/Cow-protection.htm
The Four Regulative Principles of Freedom - http://www.hknet.org.nz/Regs-4page.htm
seX-files - http://www.hknet.org.nz/seX-files.htm
Mundane Knowledge - http://www.hknet.org.nz/mundaneknowledge.html
Death (Yamaduttas - Terminal Restlessness etc)- http://www.hknet.org.nz/death.html
Near Death Experience - http://www.hknet.org.nz/NDE.htm
Ghosts - http://www.hknet.org.nz/ghosts.htm
Reincarnation again here - http://www.hknet.org.nz/Reincarnation-page.htm
Gain some insights in the TV culture  - http://www.hknet.org.nz/television.html
The aweful Truth about softdrinks - http://www.hknet.org.nz/theREALthing.html
Changing the face of the Earth - http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/1390/index.html
UFOs - http://www.hknet.org.nz/UFOs.html
Vegetarianism & Beyond - http://turn.to/Vegetarianism
Articles for newcomers to Krishna consciousness - http://www.krishna.com/newsite/main.php?id=87
Self Help and Motivational pages - Deals and Affiliate programs: - http://www.hknet.org.nz/index-selfhelp.html
Myth of the Aryan invasion by Dr. David Frawley: - http://www.hknet.org.nz/Aryan-invasion-mythDF.html

.........many other articles - http://www.hknet.org.nz/index-articles.htm

and from there go to the Main Index http://www.hknet.org.nz/index.htm

The Nectar of Caring
By HH Sacinandan Swami

Let me share some deep thoughts today with you – which have occupied, fascinated and urged me into action – these last days.

There is a very effective method to come out of ones 'Hamseterrad' or daily mental conditioning. This method is to think and act for others interest and not in ones own little egocircle which is often quite limiting, full of repetitions and actually most of the time a little boring.

I stumbled about this method when I read a summary of HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami’s recent VP lecture, and immediately recognized its great value. From own experience, I could see how true his words are:

'Look at our lives and distinctly see if we are helping to relieve the miseries of others. Our lives as Vaisnavas have as much value as we touch the life of another. Most of our thoughts and arrangements are about what isn't working in our lives. That is not transcendental. Yes, problems will be there and many of them will stay there. But we are all bigger than our own little problems. These experiences, problems, and challenges are part of our particular battlefield that we have to deal with to meet Krsna on the other side. That's why Krsna says one who is dear to Him is unaffected by happiness and distress. They're not seeing themselves as the centre. As we think, act, plan, and strategize more in that way, then we will see so many issues, problems, and stagnations in our own lives are minimized or removed.'

I was further intrigued when I read on and discovered practical guidelines which my dear godbrother had given to his disciples and followers, guidelines which help them to become more compassionate, caring and loving.

'Also new devotees who have vowed to follow the 4 regulative principles are also expected to honor 8 other principles which Srila Bhakti Tirtha Swami requests of all his disciples: the 4 Principles of Community Building and the 4 Principles of Balance.
 

The 4 Principles of Community Building

1. Treat everyone you encounter as if the success or failure of your spiritual life depends on the quality of your interactions with them.

2. Reflect on the person you love the most, and aspire to treat everyone with that same quality of love.

3. View all conflicts as your own fault first.

4. Realize that people in your present environment might very well be the people with whom you will live out your life, and who are likely to be with you at the time of death.

The 4 Principles of Balance

1. Place more emphasis on having loving Vaisnava relationships. See all interactions as a cry for love or an extension of love.

2. Go the extra mile with regards to the care and protection of women and children. The Bhagavatam mentions that when elders, brahmanas, cows, women and children are not protected, not only does the individual who doesn't do those things suffer, but the whole society or community suffers.

3. Have a healthy balance with regard to our spiritual life and our material life, but make sure the secondary supports the primary.

4. Remain chaste to Srila Prabhupada's movement, but not sectarian. We are to remain loyal to Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON, but to respect all other Vaisnavas.'

While I was contemplating these points I turned to my 'e-mail mountain' and saw a story which caught my interest (most probably because the last name of the author (Peterson) is almost identical with my own passport-name).

The Sandpiper - by Robert Peterson

She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea.

"Hello," she said.
I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child.

"I'm building," she said.
"I see that. What is it?" I asked, not really caring.
"Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand."

That sounds good, I thought, and slipped off my shoes. A sandpiper glided by.

"That's a joy," the child said.
"It's a what?"
"It's a joy. My mama says sandpipers come to bring us joy."

The bird went gliding down the beach. Good-bye joy, I muttered to myself, hello pain, and turned to walk on. I was depressed, my life seemed completely out of balance.

"What's your name?" She wouldn't give up.
"Robert," I answered. "I'm Robert Peterson."
"Mine's Wendy... I'm six."
"Hi, Wendy." She giggled.
"You're funny," she said.

In spite of my gloom, I laughed too and walked on. Her musical giggle followed me.

"Come again, Mr. P," she called. "We'll have another happy day."

After a few days of a group of unruly Boy Scouts, PTA meetings, and an ailing mother. The sun was shining one morning as I took my hands out of the dishwater. I need a sandpiper, I said to myself, gathering up my coat.

The ever-changing balm of the seashore awaited me. The breeze was chilly but I strode along, trying to recapture the serenity I needed.

"Hello, Mr. P," she said. "Do you want to play?"
"What did you have in mind?" I asked, with a twinge of annoyance.
"I don't know, you say."
"How about charades?" I asked sarcastically.

The tinkling laughter burst forth again. "I don't know what that is."
"Then let's just walk."

Looking at her, I noticed the delicate fairness of her face. "Where do you live?" I asked.
"Over there." She pointed toward a row of summer cottages.
Strange, I thought, in winter.

"Where do you go to school?" "I don't go to school. Mommy says we're on vacation."
She chattered little girl talk as we strolled up the beach, but my mind was on other things. When I left for home, Wendy said it had been a happy day.
Feeling surprisingly better, I smiled at her and agreed.

Three weeks later, I rushed to my beach in a state of near panic. I was in no mood to even greet Wendy. I thought I saw her mother on the porch and felt like demanding she keep her child at home.

"Look, if you don't mind," I said crossly when Wendy caught up with me, "I'd rather be alone today." She seemed unusually pale and out of breath.

"Why?" she asked.

I turned to her and shouted, "Because my mother died!" and thought, My God, why was I saying this to a little child?

"Oh," she said quietly, "then this is a bad day."
"Yes," I said, "and yesterday and the day before and--oh, go away!"
"Did it hurt?" she inquired.
"Did what hurt?" I was exasperated with her, with myself.
"When she died?"
"Of course it hurt!" I snapped, misunderstanding, wrapped up in myself. I strode off.

A month or so after that, when I next went to the beach, she wasn't there.
Feeling guilty, ashamed and admitting to myself I missed her, I went up to the cottage after my walk and knocked at the door. A drawn looking young woman with honey-colored hair opened the door.

"Hello," I said, "I'm Robert Peterson. I missed your little girl today and wondered where she was."

"Oh yes, Mr. Peterson, please come in. Wendy spoke of you so much. I'm afraid I allowed her to bother you. If she was a nuisance, please, accept my apologies."

"Not at all -- she's a delightful child." I said, suddenly realizing that I meant what I had just said.

"Wendy died last week, Mr. Peterson. She had leukemia. Maybe she didn't tell you."

Struck dumb, I groped for a chair. I had to catch my breath.

"She loved this beach so when she asked to come, we couldn't say no. She seemed so much better here and had a lot of what she called happy days. But the last few weeks,! she declined rapidly..." Her voice faltered, "She left something for you ... if only I can find it. Could you wait a moment while I look?"

I nodded stupidly, my mind racing for something to say to this lovely young woman. She handed me a smeared envelope with "MR. P" printed in bold childish letters. Inside was a d rawing in bright crayon hues -- a yellow beach, a blue sea, and a brown bird. Underneath was carefully printed:

"A SANDPIPER TO BRING YOU JOY"

Tears welled up in my eyes and a heart that had almost forgotten to love opened wide. I took Wendy's mother in my arms. "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," I muttered over and over, and we wept together. The precious little picture is framed now and hangs in my study. Six words -- one for each year of her life -- that speak to me of harmony, courage, and undemanding love.

A gift from a child with sea blue eyes and hair the color of sand – who taught me the gift of love.

NOTE: This is a true story sent out by Robert Peterson. It happened over 20 years ago and the incident changed his life forever. It serves as a reminder to all of us that we need to take time to enjoy living and life and each other. The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.

Life is so complicated, the hustle and bustle of everyday traumas can make us lose focus about what is truly important or what is only a momentary setback or crisis.

This week, be sure to give your loved ones an extra hug, and by all means, take a moment...even if it is only ten seconds, to stop and smell the roses.

This comes from someone's heart, and is shared with many and now I share it
with you.

May God Bless everyone that receives this! There are NO coincidences!

Everything that happens to us happens for a reason. Never brush aside anyone as insignificant. Who knows what they can teach us?

I Wish For You, A Sandpiper !!

Yes – it is a sentimental story, a typical 'soup for the soul' story – but it makes 2 special points: One is obvious – the other not so.

The obvious point – Wendy cared for Mr.Peterson.

The hidden point: change your perspective!

First Mr. Peterson saw Wendy as a disturbance, even an intruder.

Then he perceived her differently and learned so much.

I agree that a story like this one is not 'everyones cup of tea' – but maybe it can change someone’s perspective on caring

To view similar stories and articles about hospice care, and helping devotees who are terminally ill please visit Vaishnava CARE

Website Offers Resources for Hindu Children
http://www.desikids.co.uk

LONDON, ENGLAND, June 11, 2005: The desikids.co.uk web site ("source" above) offers a wide selection of books, videos and other resources for Hindu children. It sells the Japanese version of the Ramayana, done in cartoon form, which was made a number of years ago and only occasionally been available.

Courtesy of Hinduism Today http://www.HinduismToday.com/

LONDON, ENGLAND, May 30, 2005: The portrayal of Hindus, and Hindu women in particular, in the British and Western media recently offended thousands of adherents of the religion, a rights group claimed today. Hindu Human Rights claimed that it has been flooded with verbal, written and electronic complaints regarding the matter. "While complaints are quite common, what makes the current sense of outrage peculiar is that the vast majority of complaints we have received are from Hindu women born and brought up in the West," they stated in a media release. The group identify the BBC as the chief culprit with its new three-episode program Meera Syal's "Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee" (website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/hahaheehee/) which, according to them, once again showed BBC's inability to provide a positive portrayal of Hindus in Britain. "Containing a series of cheap and insulting digs at Hindus, this program continues the tradition of the Western media's denigration of Hinduism and Hindu culture," the press release read. "In addition to the ridiculing of the Hindu religion, there is the worrying aspect of how this program reinforces deeply ingrained stereotypes about Hindus." One program started off with a stereotypical scene of "progressive Hindu woman" being amorous. The character later insults a much esteemed Hindu deity, they complained. "We also wonder why was goddess Kali Mata, revered by millions, is represented as being equivalent to evil in this program?" HHR asked. "What was the point of the remark about Sita if you cannot be bothered to actually give an accurate account of its Dharmic significance?"

Courtesy of Hinduism Today http://www.HinduismToday.com/

CNR Srikanth
Thursday, 05 May , 2005, 15:47
 Shani Peyarchi on 27th June 2005 will have a far-reaching impact on the lives of many. Some will be blessed with promotions and / or increments. Business will see sudden improvement for many. Many unmarried people will get married while others will be starting a difficult, challenging period in their lives.

Kennedi - Shani Transit Prediction
http://www.astroyogi.com/NewMsn/astroshopping/login.asp?catid=261
The planet Saturn enters into Cancer after a 4 month retrograde period. This particular transit (happening between May & June 2005) will bring immense changes in people`s lives in the area related to marriage,career, relationship, children & wealth. Get to know how this particular phenomenon will affect your personal life.

Shanee (Shani - Saturn), the Lord that brings us all good things is moving from MITHUNA RASI to KADAKA RASI (Gemni to Cancer) on Monday 27th June, 2005 at 1.24 a.m. and is going to remain there for the next two and half years. This shift is going to bring in several good things and fortune to all.

From Gemini: This will be positive transit. Person involved with banking, stock markets, mutual funds derivatives, commodity trading, plastics, water items will be successful. U will have increase in money. There will be multiplication of asset and people who have less raja yoga there will be addition of the asset. Family situation will shift, need to be in vigil and react according to changing circumstances. This will be test for you. Eating food outside the house, missing the food and having delicious dishes will be situations. Relationship with the close family members will under go change for the positive, your communication skills and speech patterns will have good impact.http://www.chennaionline.com/astro/articles/sanipeyarchi2005.asp

To Cancer: This will be very important transits. Many people who have been searching for proposals to get married will be successful. There will be shift in the attitude perceptions and the way u look things about life. There can be incidents which will shake the belief system and make a new person. Person who are in teenage will be able to see it more accurately in there life. Change of hair style dressing in fashionable trend will be common. Development of new virtues like patience and kindness will be easier for u. in general works, health and wealth will be positive.http://www.chennaionline.com/astro/articles/sanipeyarchi2005.asp

Astrology doesn't fix one's future - it only reduces the set of possibilities in a probabilistic manner. If an astrologer claims 100% success rate, he is cheating you (unless he is a really special spiritual person)! Even a stalwart like Prof. B.V. Raman (who is regarded as the modern day Varahamihira) had many short-comings (as he himself acknowledged).

Astrology is a probabilistic subject in nature. An astrologer can only say that event x is "very likely" and event y is "very unlikely" - he can never say "this will happen".

Astrology is a probabilistic study of natural tendencies. It is a probabilistic study of the "gravity towards destiny". Just as the gravity towards earth can be overcome, this "gravity towards destiny" can be overcome by several means ("will power" being one of those), and Divine Grace another (…this being more applicable to invoking through Divine acts, prayer, austerities of devotion etc).

"Astronomical calculations of stellar influences upon a living being are not suppositions, but are factual, as confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam. Every living being is controlled by the laws of nature at every minute, just as a citizen is controlled by the influence of the state. The state laws are grossly observed, but the laws of material nature, being subtle to our gross understanding, cannot be experienced grossly. As stated in the Bhagavad-gita (3.9), every action of life produces another reaction, which is binding upon us, and only those who are acting on behalf of Yajna (Vishnu) are not bound by reactions. Our actions are judged by the higher authorities, the agents of the Lord, and thus we are awarded bodies according to our activities. The law of nature is so subtle that every part of our body is influenced by the respective stars, and a living being obtains his working body to fulfill his terms of imprisonment by the manipulation of such astronomical influence." (Srimad Bhagavatam 1:12:12)

krura-grahaih piditanam
bhaktanam abhaya-pradam
si-nrsimham maha-viram
namami rna-muktaye

krura-grahaih - by the cruel planets..... piditanam - tormented.....bhaktanam - of the devotees.....abhaya - fearlessness.....pradam - giving.....sri-nrsimham - Sri Nrsimha.....maha-viram - very powerful.....namami - I bow down.....rna - from debt.....muktaye - for freedom

To become free from material debt I bow down before all-powerful Lord Nrsimha, who gives fearlessness to His devotees when they are troubled by cruel planets.(Runa-mochanam Sloka 7 - prayer to Lord Narasimhadev)

NaaLEnna seyyum kOLenna Seyyum
NaarAyaNan Thiruvadi piditthARkkE

This a Tamil verse (Meaning ): what can the Tithi (phase of the Moon) and nakshathrams (stellar constellation) do for one, or to one, who has firmly grasped Sriman NaarAyaNA's Thiruvadi (Lord Narayana, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Vishnu or Lord Sri Krishna) as one’s protection ? Nothing. No need to fear Grahams (planets) and their effects. Graha PhalamEmi asks Saint ThyagarAja for those who has recieved the anugraham of Sri Raamachandran (Sri Rama).

Shastra tells us that the worship of Garuda and Bhagavan Narasimha wards off all evil effects from the navagrahas (nine planets). The Nrisimha PuraNam specifically glorifies this aspect in the RuNa vimOchana stotram salutation "krUragrahaI: piidithAnAm bhakthAnAm abhaya pradham".

For those who are still very concerned about the influences of a particular planet, it is recomended that the recitation of Srila Jayadev Goswami's, or Sripad Vadiraj Tirtha's, or Swami Desikan's Dashavatara stotram (prayers in glorification of the 10 primary incarnations) safeguards one from all evil effects of navagrahas. Matsya avataram rules over Ketu, while Kurma avataram confers protection against the effects of Shani (Saturn), Varaha grants succour from the effects of Rahu, Narasimha from Mars, Vamana from Brihaspati (Jupiter), Bhargava Rama (Parasuram) from Shukran (Venus), Dasharatha Rama from the Sun, Sri Krishna from the Moon, Lord Balarama from Gulikan (an ethereal planet like Rahu), and Kalki from Budhan (Mercury) - again a wonderful demonstration of the compassion of Our Paramacharyan - Purvacharyan (previous gurus) for their followers.

For more information on the Dasavatara incarnations of the Lord, please visit here; http://www.hknet.org.nz/Dasavatara-page.htm

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"The jam-packed house sat stunned as Nityananda danced to perfect Odissi rhythm executing mudras and presenting mimetic prowess effortlessly. Unlike Sudha Chandran, he had no artificial leg fixed. Therefore, he literally danced with one leg moving the audience to rapture."

When a cruel twist of fate took from a dancer his most valuable asset, he proved that the best was yet to come. BIBHUTI MISHRA investigates.

Sudha Chandran had done it years ago. And the film Nache Mayuri was a tribute to the miracle she wrought in her own life by making a comeback to stage as a dancer after losing one leg in an accident.

Nityananda Das' story is eerily similar. He lost his right leg in a road accident five years back at the peak of his career as a dancer-choreographer. Everything seemed bleak for the moment. But his spirits had not died and his guru Bimbadhar Das came forward to keep them alive. "If Sudha Chandran could do it, so can you," he told Nityananda and thus began a saga of grit and determination that had its high point recently when with just one leg Nityananda returned to the stage and mesmerised the audience with his terpsichorean skills!

Hailing from Bideipur in Bhadrak, Nityananda had started learning dance almost two decades back. In 1991 he came to Bhubaneswar to be groomed as an Odissi dancer and learned under the tutelage of Guru Bimbadhar Das and Guru Gangadhar Pradhan of Orissa Dance Academy. He soon blossomed into a dancer of rare talent and stamina. He turned a choreographer and choreographed for the `Jatra' teams in the state.
That proved lucrative and all seemed to be going well till he met with that unfortunate accident.

On June 11, 2000 he was going on his newly bought motor bike from Bhubaneswar to Bhadrak when it collided head on with a speeding truck. He was saved but his right leg could not be.

Beat and worn

After six months in the hospital when he returned home his world seemed to have fallen into a shambles. The talented dancer and the successful choreographer for opera parties seemed to be no more. But Nityananda was made of sterner stuff and he had his guru Bimbadhar to boost his self-confidence. He decided to rise Phoenix-like and practiced hard to build his balance and stamina. "It was very tough. But I fell back on my experience as a dancer and my guru had convinced me that with hard work and determination nothing is impossible."

God's grace

The Puranas say that with God's grace, `Pangu langhayate giri/mukam karoti bachalam (The lame scales mountains and the dumb turns voluble)'. Surely God was smiling on Nityananda. Upon his comeback effort at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar recently presented `pangu langhayate giri' an item choreographed by ace dancer Guru Naba Mishra who also had been a great moral support for Nityananda.

The jam-packed house sat stunned as Nityananda danced to perfect Odissi rhythm executing mudras and presenting mimetic prowess effortlessly. Unlike Sudha Chandran, he had no artificial leg fixed. Therefore, he literally danced with one leg moving the audience to rapture.

After the show when the people lined up to congratulate him, a beaming Nityananda thanked God and said, "I am glad that I am back to what I love the most ie dance. I dedicate my life to it."

Nityananda has set up a dance institution `Kalasharam' in Bhubaneswar where hundreds of students learn dance from him. He explains the mudras to them and uses hands to explain the footwork.

Nityananda refused the financial assistance that was offered to him by friends and well wishers in the wake of the accident. A man of self-esteem he chose to earn his living again.

Loath to live on charity he began accepting professional assignments from opera parties and is back doing choreography for them and earning a living. He also teaches students at his village and dance becoming his passion and profession again has pushed the tragedy in his life to the distant past.

Says his guru Bimbadhar Das, "He was always a dancer of excellence. Therefore, it was a shock when he lost his right leg. However, I knew that he could come out of this tragedy. We often discussed how Sudha Chandran had overcome her handicap.

Nityananda had the courage and he was willing to put in hard work and be patient. The result is there for all to see today."

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LESSONS FROM LIFE
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By: Yaduvendu dasa (used with permission)

I first heard of Ratnavali in July 2002. My wife and I had met our good friend Kishore at a wedding in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Scarborough. It was a hot day and after the reception we decided to go for a paddle and walk along the beach.

As we made our way back from the beach to the promenade Kishore asked if I remembered the accident he’d been involved in 1973, in which a devotee had been killed. I replied that I did and that I’d known the devotee (whose name was Dave) and that we were pot-washing buddies.

I was living in the bramacari ashram at Bhaktivedanta Manor at the time and I remember Bhajahari making an announcement one morning that devotees from the Edinburgh temple had been involved in a collision with a lorry and that one devotee (Bhakta Dave) had been killed.

Kishore then narrated the tale of a young 27 year old girl, currently at the Soho Street temple in central London, who believed that she was bhakta Dave in her previous life.

This girl, whose initiated name is Ratnavali, grew up in a Hindu family in London and although she has a female body her mood is more like that of a bramacari. She feels internally male, has a bramacari mentality, is renounced and likes to play drum on harinam, which is her daily activity.

Kishore explained that he’d been approached by Ratnavali after he’d spoken at Tribhuvanath’s funeral in October 2001. He’d mentioned the accident and Ratnavali, who was sitting nearby felt that she remembered Kishore’s face.

She told me later that when he mentioned a devotee dying in the accident she’d wanted to call out ‘no I’m here, everything’s okay.’ She felt that she could see the pain in his face and wanted to tell him not to worry and that everything was alright.

When Kishore narrated this story on Scarborough beach he repeatedly referred to Dave as Raghava. I hadn’t known him by that name and when I mentioned this Kishore explained that Da