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Bhakti Yoga-Devotional Service to the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna

Bhakti Yoga-Devotional Service to the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna
Gopis performing Devotional Service to the Lordships Sri Sri Radha Krishna

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Who is Kalachandji ?

Who is Kalachandji ?

KalachandjiFive hundred years ago in India, Kalachandji, literally translated as "the beautiful moon-faced one," was worshipped as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by thousands of devotees. Impeccable craftsmen constructed an elaborate temple for Him; famous artisans decorated it. Accompanied by drums, cymbals and tambouras, His followers filled the halls with melodious prayers throughout the day, and the air was sweet with myriad varieties of richly fragrant incense. Daily He was offered sumptuously prepared foods of all descriptions made from grains, milk products and fresh vegetables. Everyone, from the King to the street sweeper, visited Kalachandji, paying respects and obeisances. No one could imagine passing the day without having His audience.

From one generation to another the tradition continued, and then, suddenly, the Moguls invaded India. Fearing for Kalachandji's safety, His devotees hid Him from the plunderers, and thus the opulence and worship which He had formerly enjoyed all but came to an end. With grief in their hearts, His followers prayed for the day when His true position could be established again.

Centuries later, the great devotee of Krishna, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, visited the sacred city of Jaipur, about 200 miles southwest of New Delhi. There, in a museum, he came upon a beautiful and ancient-looking Deity of Krishna being used to hold open a door. It was Kalachandji! With great devotion, Prabhupada beheld this wonderful form and begged the museum curator for permission to take the Deity and establish Him in His former, proper position. Thus Kalachandji was rediscovered after hundreds of years.

Prabhupada arranged to have Kalachandji brought to America where he had a large temple building in Dallas. And so it was that "the beautiful moon-faced one" found a home in a new land. Immediately he began to attract many followers and, under Prabhupada's guidance, they revived all of the rituals of worship to the same level as hundreds of years earlier.

Kalachandji's Restaurant and Palace are an attempt to offer what is best to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Our visitors are invited enter into the mood of this centuries old tradition: the foods you will eat here are prepared from recipes found in the ancient Vedic literatures dating back 5,000 years and combine unique spicing and healthful, natural ingredients. The result is materially and spiritually uplifting. In keeping with ancient tradition, the price listed is a suggested donation.


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Just worship Krsna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

Sri Vraja-Raja-Sutastakam: Eight Prayers Glorifying the Son of the King of Vraja
Sri Vraja-Raja-Sutastakam





Eight Prayers Glorifying the Son of the King of Vraja
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkGFxqR9aio

(1)
nava-nIrada-nindita-kAnti-dharaM
rasa-sAgara-nAgara-bhUpa-varam
zubha-vaGkima-cAru-zikhaNDa-zikhaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(2)
bhru-vizaGkita-vaGkima-zakru-dhanuM
mukha-candra-vinindita-koTi-vidhum
mRdu-manda-suhAsya-subhASya-yutaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(3)
suvikampad-anaGga-sad-aGga-dharaM
vraja-vAsI-manohara-veza-karam
bhRza-lAJchita-nIla-saroja-dRzaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(4)
alakAvali-maNDita-bhAla-taTaM
zruti-dolita-mAkara-kuNDalakam
kaTi-veSTita-pIta-paTaM sudhaTaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(5)
kala-nUpura-rAjita-cAru-padaM
maNi-raJjita-gaJjita-bhRGga-madam
dhvaja-vajra-jhaSAGkita-pAda-yugaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam


(6)
bhRza-candana-carcita-cAru-tanuM
maNi-kaustubha-garhita-bhAnu-tanum
vrAja-bAla-ziromaNi-rUpa-dhRtaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(7)
sura-vRnda-suvandya-mukunda-hariM
sura-nAtha-ziromaNi-sarva-gurum
giridhAri-murAri-purAri-paraM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam

(8)
vRSabhAnu-sutA-vara-keli paraM
rasa-rAja-ziromaNi-veza-dharam
jagadIzvaram-Izvaram-IDya-varaM
bhaja kRSNa-nidhiM vraja-rAja-sutam


(1) He Whose complexion conquers that of a fresh new raincloud Who is the best King of Paramours, the ocean of ecstatic mellows Whose crown is adorned with a lovely peacock feather and is auspiciously tilted to one side—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(2) He Whose broadly-bending eyebrows appear like arched rainbows Whose pure moonlike face belittles millions of ordinary moons Who is endowed with sweet gentle smiles and pleasant speech—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(3) He Whose divine bodily limbs tremble profusely with Cupid’s agitations Who dresses enchantingly just to fascinate the Vraja-vAsIs Who is decorated with extraordinary eyes like blue lotus blossoms—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(4) He Whose forehead is surrounded by a fringe of wavy locks Whose earlobes are embellished with swaying shark-shaped earrings Who is adorned with yellow silk embracing His charming hips—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(5) He Whose beautiful feet resound with softly tinkling anklebells that madden all the bees with their vibration of swinging gemstones Whose soles are marked with the flag, thunderbolt, fish, and more—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(6) He Whose graceful form is smeared with profuse sandalwood paste Whose body glows with the Kaustubha gem, eclipsing the sun Whose personal beauty represents the topmost zenith of Vraja-youths—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(7) He Who is Mukunda and Hari, worshipable for all the demigods and sages Who is the guru of all created beings, the crest jewel of all Lords Who is known as GiridhAri and MurAri, more exalted even than Lord ziva—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

(8) He Who is most fond of sporting with the Daughter of VrishabhAnu Who dresses impeccably as the Crown Prince of Mellow-Relishers Who is the most praiseworthy Lord of Lords in the entire universe—Just worship KRSNa, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja
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Hare Krishna's World




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How to become transcendental to the modes of material nature?

Bhagavad-gita As It Is | Part [BG.14.22]

TEXT 26:
mam ca yo 'vyabhicarena
bhakti-yogena sevate
sa gunan samatityaitan
brahma-bhuyaya kalpate

TRANSLATION:
One who engages in full devotional service, unfailing in all circumstances, at once transcends the modes of material nature and thus comes to the level of Brahman.

PURPORT:
This verse is a reply to Arjuna's third question: What is the means of attaining to the transcendental position? As explained before, the material world is acting under the spell of the modes of material nature. One should not be disturbed by the activities of the modes of nature; instead of putting his consciousness into such activities, he may transfer his consciousness to Krishna activities. Krishna activities are known as bhakti-yoga—always acting for Krishna. This includes not only Krishna, but His different plenary expansions such as Rama and Narayana. He has innumerable expansions. One who is engaged in the service of any of the forms of Krishna, or of His plenary expansions, is considered to be transcendentally situated. One should also note that all the forms of Krishna are fully transcendental, blissful, full of knowledge and eternal. Such personalities of Godhead are omnipotent and omniscient, and they possess all transcendental qualities. So if one engages himself in the service of Krishna or His plenary expansions with unfailing determination, although these modes of material nature are very difficult to overcome, one can overcome them easily. This has already been explained in the Seventh Chapter. One who surrenders unto Krishna at once surmounts the influence of the modes of material nature. To be in Krishna consciousness or in devotional service means to acquire equality with Krishna. The Lord says that His nature is eternal, blissful and full of knowledge, and the living entities are part and parcel of the Supreme, as gold particles are part of a gold mine. Thus the living entity, in his spiritual position, is as good as gold, as good as Krishna in quality. The difference of individuality continues, otherwise there would be no question of bhakti-yoga. Bhakti-yoga means that the Lord is there, the devotee is there and the activity of exchange of love between the Lord and the devotee is there. Therefore the individuality of two persons is present in the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the individual person, otherwise there would be no meaning to bhakti-yoga. If one is not situated in the same transcendental position with the Lord, one cannot serve the Supreme Lord. To be a personal assistant to a king, one must acquire the qualifications. Thus the qualification is to become Brahman, or freed from all material contamination. It is said in the Vedic literature, brahmaiva san brahmapy eti. One can attain the Supreme Brahman by becoming Brahman. This means that one must qualitatively become one with Brahman. By attainment of Brahman, one does not lose his eternal Brahman identity as an individual soul.
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50,000 visits to Krishna. Thanks everyone!

Today marks the day for 50,000 visits to the blog, Krishna, the sacred space in the web. Thank you subscribers, well-wishers and readers to make this happen. I will continue to strive posting interesting content that are rich in quality, precision, love. Above all this work is meant for pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna by spreading His words, deeds and pastimes for the suffering mankind of this age of kali, according to the scriptures and the sadhus.

Some of my friends told me that the scriptures are old and most of which are not applicable to this age. So they didnt bother to read/accept the lines of scriptures. They didnot understand the fact that this knowledge or science is beyond time and space just like our soul. Whatever spoken by a perfect being remains perfect all the time. God is perfect in every respect. No man can claim to be perfect in everything he does. Scriptures are handed down by God Himself.

The words of God are true at all times past, present and future. Someone says something today and tomorrow it becomes false but the scriptures are not like that. When Krishna spoke Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, 5000 years ago, He didnt say that he is releasing version two of the Bhagavad Gita because what He told millions of years ago to sun God Vivasvan was very old and therefore it's inapplicable,no.

Krishna is perfect because He is the knower of the past present and future. No one knows his own past or present accurately. But Krishna claims He sees through the past, present and future. It also means He exist at all times and we do exist all the time. He is conscious of all that pervades the cosmos. He is the perfect knower and the source of all knowledge.

Please participate in commenting on the blog or adding any comments and counterpoints if any to give more life to the blog. Thanks again my friends!
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Valentine's special - All you need is Love!

This mundane love is just a perverted reflection of our real love for Krishna in the spiritual world. Krishna is the object of love.Krishna is the God of Love.Krishna is controlled by Love. If we repose our love to Krishna,it will never be lost.

This love here is not complete, perfect and ever lasting but is dependent on many criteria.

The selfless love in this world which is closer to real love in spiritual world is found in mother to her child. She sacrifices everything for the well-being of her child without any reservation for the self. But in today's world,mothers are killing the child even before they are born, in the womb. So we will not even find this anymore in this material world.

Man is thinking of woman and woman is thinking of man and this is going on everywhere. Those in the female form, by thinking of man over and over,again and again attain male form in their next life,while man by thinking of woman gets a female body as we see this from the example of pururava. It's true that there's natural attraction between man and woman and that's the basic principle by which the jivas are bound to the cycle of birth and death.
This attraction to the opposite sex is a hard knot in the heart of the conditioned souls. It goes to the extent,I cannot live without you...I live only for you...I'll do anything for you...(we can add many such flattering..:)) etc. these are some romantic ideas which is the cause of binding.

Not just one life. Counless number of lives we have been doing the same. And we still have those vasanas in our subconscious mind and we are susceptible to those thinking feeling and willing even now,when we practice our devotion due to the momentum of the past actions. We need to gradually get rid of this I,me,mine concept of life. Everyone knows that our grandfather died,father died,we will die and the children we beget will also die. Yet we foolishly get engrossed in thinking that I am this body,this byproduct is my child.

This is nothing new. We are all trying to imitate God. Krishna is the enjoyer,the well-wisher of all living beings. He's the controller of everything that moves and not moves in the world.





We are trying to imitate the Love of Radha&Krishna. But our play will end soon while Their's continue forever. Our actual business is to assist in the loving affairs of Radha&Krsna. To see Them happy is the only desire of the residents of Vrindavan. That's Our constitutional position and is the perfection of life. Krishna comes down here in this material world to show that we can also join His dance party&be with Him happily forever. Today,everyone wants to goto parties why not join the sankirtan party of Lord Chaitanya&shed tears of Love for Krishna in ecstasy?



Since we are still suffering,marriage is a licence to purify the contamination of our mind. Of course we have to be affectionate with the wife,children and other family members with the proper understanding that we are executing our occupational duties but at the same time our goal of life is to develop love for Krishna. And when everyone works with the same motive,there'll be natural love between the jivas also to some extent but not as much as we could have with Krishna.


Our relationship with Krishna is more important than with anyone else in this world. And this should be always remembered in all our dealings with everyone.





This Love marriage in today's world is like monkey marriage. It's all based on skin. No consideration for match making in terms of character or understanding of nature of the person is possible. It's a disaster,because initially it may sound good due to the attraction to the opposite sex. The emotional levels are too high when they interact&therefore they Presume their expectations will be met in every way. And finally after marriage it's a disaster. People who have a romantic idea of marriage will end up in divorce sooner or later.

Vedic astrology is a tool that helps to assess the character and mindset of the partners and thereby find a favourable atmosphere for executing the principles of dharma. There are many sages in the history who underwent the process of marriage to purify their senses according to the religious principles. But in the case of Ajamila,he acted against the religious principles. He had a beautiful wife. He left her and went behind a prostitute.

Once there were people discussing about the noble character of Ajamila during his time.upon hearing that one astrologer said soon this brahmana,Ajamila would become wretched by engaging in adultery according to his past karma. So it's very important to match the charts of the life partners to have a good progeny for it will help by giving sober persons to the society. Only in that way can we bring peace and happiness to the world. When we understand that we are all children of God and act according to the principles of dharma&karma,we reap loving relationships with all the living beings from ant to beast :).
As far as Krishna is concerned He loved all His devotees equally. He embraced Radharani as well as calves and other animals. But we see here that people love their boyfriend or girlfriend but not their parents :)


From Srimad Bhagavatam,we read facts such as follows,
1. In old age,even the husband who has been working all the life is considered invalid. So the instruction is to abandon the family at that time and take to Krishna consciousness even more seriously.
2. The wife would feel unbearable abdominal pain and will scold the husband for anything and everything at old age.


3. Maharaja Prthu and his wife left their material bodies,developed spiritual bodies and went to vaikunta in an airplane. The spiritual bodies can pass through the material elements that are covering the universe. And they were seen heading towards brahmaloka and further above to the spiritual world,by the demigods in heavenly planets. Demigods can see both higher and lower planetary systems. On one side the demigods see the bodies of Maharaja Prthu and his wife being burnt and other side they moving above in an airplane with spiritual bodies.
Here we see that just by following and serving the qualified husband,Arci his wife attaining perfection of life.This is real Love for each other. Husband is in a responsible position to deliver the wife and children from the cycle of birth and death.

Hari Om Tat Sat!
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Yours
Dinesh
Blog:
http://dinesh-krsna.blogspot.com/

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Krishna Likes Butter!



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Makhan Chor Murari - Part 2



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Makhan Chor Murari - Part 1



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceuy8PhNRGs
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