ISKCON Connection Newsletter, ISSUE 2, Jan 7, 2018

Movie Stuntman Finds Joy in Krishna Consciousness - Ireland’s Unique Island Temple Set to Become Top Retreat Spot - When And How To Read, Recite, Chant And Hear Srimad Bhagavatam - Call for homages for Srila Prabhupada’s 2018 Vyasa Puja Book - Name, fame, glory by His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - Teaching and Disciplining in the Modes of Material Nature

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Prabhupada Nectar

"So far this making some false story for collecting money or selling book, of course we may do anything for Krishna, but that is supposed to be reserved for very advanced experts in Krishna Consciousness—they know how to catch the big fish without themselves getting wet. So it is not very much advisable to make lies just to sell book. If we simply stick to describing how wonderful is Krishna, then whatever we may lie or exaggerate, that will not be lie! But other things, lies, they will not help us to train ourselves in truthfulness. Lie to some, not to others, that is not a good philosophy. Rather the brahmanas are always truthful, even to their enemies. There is sufficient merit in our books that if you simply describe them sincerely to anyone, they will buy. That art you must develop, not art of lying. Convince them to give by your preaching the Absolute Truth, not by tricking, that is more mature stage of development of Krishna Consciousness."

Letter to Sri Govinda -- Bombay 25 December, 1972

Dandavats

Courtesy of dandavats.com

Movie Stuntman Finds Joy in Krishna Consciousness

It seemed like Jason La Shard was living the dream. Born in Quebec, Canada to Kashubian parents (a Slavic ethnic region in Northern Poland), his incredible physical stature – 7 foot 1 with size 20 shoes – set up his destiny early on. ...Read More

Ireland’s Unique Island Temple Set to Become Top Retreat Spot

The 22-acre property, originally called Inis Rath, is ISKCON’s only temple on its own island. Located on the waters of Upper Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, resplendent with emerald green foliage in the summer and often shrouded in mists during the winter, it’s perfect for spiritual reflection and growth....Read More

TOVP News

Courtesy of tovp.org

When And How To Read, Recite, Chant And Hear Srimad Bhagavatam

The proper method for receiving this transcendental message is to hear it submissively. A challenging attitude cannot help one realize this transcendental message This (Kapila's) instruction should be imparted by the spiritual master to persons who have taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be more dear than anything, who are not envious of anyone, who are perfectly cleansed & who have developed detachment ...Read More

Call for homages for Srila Prabhupada’s 2018 Vyasa Puja Book

*Absolutely no offerings will be accepted after April 15, 2018.* Offerings must be in English. Please restrict the length to a maximum of 3,000 words. Please omit all diacritics on words that can be found in the VedaBase. It’s easier for us to put them in. If you quote a verse from outside the VedaBase or compose original Sanskrit, please include diacritics. Do not "recycle" an offering — no offerings from previous years will be accepted. The Vyasa-puja book is ...Read More

Name, fame, glory by His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Because of my state of complete foolishness and paucity of pious activities, although the Lord offered me His personal service, I wanted material name, fame and prosperity. The conclusion is that anyone who is engaged in the loving service of the Lord should never ask for material prosperity from the Lord. ...Read More

Teaching and Disciplining in the Modes of Material Nature

Teachers will be affected by the modes of nature. Their style of teaching and discipline will, therefore, also be affected. In this chapter we analyze how the spectrum of discipline techniques are influenced by the three modes of material nature. This analysis is meant to remove common roadblocks to discipline and thus facilitate teachers, especially less-experienced teachers, in quickly attaining a well-disciplined teaching and learning environment. ...Read More

Ambarisa Prabhu Invitation to the Chakra Installation Ceremony, 2018

Ambarisa prabhu officially invites one and all to the historic and momentous installation ceremony of the Chakras onto Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s and Lord Nrsimhadeva’s domes on February 7th, 2018. ...Read More