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Statues in Ratha Yatra
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Statues in Ratha Yatra

The Sunday Press, under the head "A Day for Cymbals and Chants" gave a
favourable description of the previous day's parade. As devotees read
Prabhupada the article, he recalled the beautiful statue of Lord
Caitanya carved for the parade. Everything about it, he said, was
perfect.

"Who has made?" he inquired, and the devotees informed him that it was
Dhaumya dasa.

"This boy is very good." he said, and asked someone to bring Dhaumya
to his room.

The carving of the statue had proven a great technical challenge for
Dhaumya, and he had done much research before attempting the job. His
final method had been an ingenious one. He decided to carve the form
in separate pieces out of blocks of polyurethane foam. Each section
was subsequently painted with a special epoxy resin and cold
electroplated to form a beautiful metallic coating. Then the features
were painted and long hair, dhoti, shawl and garlands were added.
Finally, the pieces were joined together with pins and brass hooks.

As Dhaumya entered the room, Prabhupada congratulated him. "This is
very good. We should make more like this." Prabhupada complimented
Dhaumya on the perfect proportions of the Deity. The arms were the
correct length, his face was moon-like in proportions, and his chest
and legs were just right.

"You have done very well", he said, and again requested Dhaumya to
carve similar statues for use in Ratha-yatra parades all over the
world.

- From "The Great Transcendental Adventure" by HG Kurma Prabhu

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[srilaprabhupadanectar] Remembering Srila Prabhupada - Statues in Ratha Yatra

GLORIOUS KRISHNA

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• Working for Satisfaction of the Lord
• Krishna will personally reveal Himself
• Why our Japa goes through a Ritualistic Phase?
• Miseries are for Sobering Us
• If One Chants Regularly
• Serving Krishna with Sincerity & without Deviation

Working for Satisfaction of the Lord Posted: 08 Jan 2012 06:58 AM PST Bhagavad Gita 3.9 yajñārthāt karmaṇo 'nyatra loko yam karma-bandhanah tad-artham-karma kaunteya mukta-sangah-samacarah TRANSLATION Work done as a sacrifice for Viṣṇu has to be performed, otherwise work causes bondage in this material world. Therefore, O son of Kuntī, perform your prescribed duties for His satisfaction, and in that way you will always remain free from bondage. PURPORT Since one has to work even for the simple maintenance of the body, the prescribed duties for a particular social position and quality are so made that that purpose can be fulfilled. Yajña means Lord Viṣṇu, or sacrificial performances. All sacrificial performances also are meant for the satisfaction of Lord Viṣṇu. The Vedas enjoin: yajño vai viṣṇuḥ. In other words, the same purpose is served whether one performs prescribed yajñas or directly serves Lord Visnu. Krishna consciousness is therefore performance of yajña as it is prescribed in this verse. Therefore one has to work for the satisfaction of Viṣṇu. Any other work done in this material world will be a cause of bondage, for both good and evil work have their reactions, and any reaction binds the performer. Therefore, one has to work in Kṛṣṇa consciousness to satisfy Kṛṣṇa (or Viṣṇu); and while performing such activities one is in a liberated stage. This is the great art of doing work, and in the beginning this process requires very expert guidance. One should therefore act very diligently, under the expert guidance of a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, or under the direct instruction of Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself (under whom Arjuna had the opportunity to work). Nothing should be performed for sense gratification, but everything should be done for the satisfaction of Kṛṣṇa. This practice will not only save one from the reaction of work, but also gradually elevate one to transcendental loving service of the Lord, which alone can raise one to the kingdom of God. Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

Krishna will personally reveal Himself Posted: 08 Jan 2012 05:31 AM PST Compiled and Sent by: Namrata Keswani Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

Why our Japa goes through a Ritualistic Phase? Posted: 08 Jan 2012 05:12 AM PST "One reason why our japa goes through a ritualistic phase is the deep rooted tendency in our hearts of wanting to be in control of things. This is merely a reflection of our propensity to be the enjoyer, the root cause of suffering in this material world." HH Radhanatha Swami "I like to hear the truth, that our destination depends on our sadhana and bhajana. It makes me think that my remedial practice of japa is right. It is the way to go to the topmost stage because I first have to attend to the crucial deficiencies in my foundation. Greed for the name will lead to other spiritual greed." Begging For The Nectar Of The Holy Name HH Satsvarupa dasa Goswami Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

Miseries are for Sobering Us Posted: 08 Jan 2012 04:33 AM PST Without we seeking miseries and calamities, they come. Do we ever endeavor for misery to come; yet it comes. Lovers who fall in love but after marriage fail in their relationship. The relationship itself becomes a torture and they think that the only vent is divorce. Sometimes, marriages work and then they want children. Once children are born then they see the other face of misery. India is in a total mess after the independence. The tendency in this world is that something has to thoroughly shake us up for us to really take shelter of the Lord. Whatever we hope for, we will not get it. That is the Law of Nature. And today's age is not the age of science. It is not the age of technology. It is not the age of globalization. One of the eastern scriptures state that today's age is the age of quarrel and hypocrisy. So when things are against the tide, then it is time that with the help of our good intelligence we turn to GOD from within our hearts. When happiness is there, we tend to forget the Lord since we are immersed in that happiness. That is one reason why happiness is never a constant thing in our life. If it was so then we would never want to know the Lord who is our all-loving, all-merciful, all-compassionate supreme Father. So when there are reversals in life, it is meant for sobering us. The more we have friction with life, the more we will become humble and in that humble mood, we will be able to turn to GOD. Which loving Father would like to see his children away from him? Similarly, the Supreme Father is also very pained to see His children away from Him. In order that His children come back to Him, He devises plan. And His plans work. If that plan is acquiesced, and if we turn to GOD with gratitude, then we have properly risen after our fall, which sure is going to happen in many points in time.  - HH Radhanath Swami Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

If One Chants Regularly Posted: 08 Jan 2012 04:27 AM PST "If one chants japa regularly to please the Supreme Lord, then the Supreme Lord, being pleased, will increase one's spiritual advancement and give one the eternal liberation." Hari Bhakti Vilasa Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

Serving Krishna with Sincerity & without Deviation Posted: 08 Jan 2012 04:25 AM PST This is an humble attempt to transcribe the wonderful class which our beloved spiritual master, H H Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj took on Srimad Bhagavad Gita at Sharjah in June 1996. We watched this video on Maharaj's Vyasa puja day at Abudhabi and relished the full nectar of Maharaj's class. Watching the special open-hearted laughter of Maharaj throughout the class, we realized that it is very difficult to laugh like Maharaj. Unless we have a pure heart, we cannot laugh whole-heartedly. We don't know how to laugh and the benefits of the same. There are special yoga classes going on to teach people how to laugh. Even in photo studio, photographer has to remind us to smile artificially. But Maharaj's class brought a natural smile in all our faces. Though we are incapable of transcribing his mood or capture fully the essence of his nectarean instructions mentioned in his class, we shall make an humble effort to share some of the points with all of you. In Bhagavad Gita verse 14.26 Lord Krishna states maam ca yo 'vyabhicaarena / bhakti-yogena sevate sa gunaan samatityaitaan / brahma-bhuyaaya kalpate "One who engages in full devotional service, who does not fall down in any circumstance, at once transcends the modes of material nature and thus comes to the level of Brahman." 1. Unmotivated devotional service takes us out of modes: vyabhichaar means illegal relation or prostitution. Lord does not like this. He likes avyabhichaar bhakti. Those who serve without deviation, develop detachment and knowledge. As long as we are not interested in putting others into difficulty, then we are attached to Krishna. But as soon as we concoct, the modes of material nature attacks us. Then we create so much misery around us. Bhakti should go on ahaituki, without any motive and this will takes us out of the modes of material nature. Because avyabhichaar bhakti is absent, Krishna leaves us and three modes of material nature attacks us. As soon as we perform ahaituki bhakti, we slip out of three modes of material nature. In any angle of life, devotional service is the best service. In this world everybody is worrying. So we should go to Krishna conscious person. We should write down our doubts and when Krishna conscious person comes, clear it. Conversation gives us practical experience. Even Srila Prabhupada used to clear the doubts of devotees through conversations. Srila Prabhupada explained in his purport that one should not be disturbed by the activities of the modes of nature; instead of putting our consciousness into such activities, we may transfer our consciousness to Krishna conscious activities. Krishna conscious activities are known as bhakti-yoga, always acting for Krishna. 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 the quality of Krishna. We must be eager to serve Lord Krishna. In Srimad Bhagavatam verse 6.11.26, Vrtrasura prays to Supreme Lord. ajaata-pakshaa iva maataram khagaah stanyam yathaa vatsataraah kshudh-aartaah priyam priyeva vyushitam vishannaa mano 'ravindaaksha didrkshate tvaam "O lotus-eyed Lord, as baby birds that have not yet developed their wings always look for their mother to return and feed them, as small calves tied with ropes await anxiously the time of milking, when they will be allowed to drink the milk of their mothers, or as a morose wife whose husband is away from home always longs for him to return and satisfy her in all respects, I always yearn for the opportunity to render direct service unto You." ajaata paksha - newly born bird waits anxiously for mother bird to feed. Same way we are waiting anxiously for Krishna. 2. Ahankaar takes us away from Krishna: We should not be afraid of any difficulty. Everybody have their own difficulties. To get rid of this, the best way is to go to Krisha councious person only and make submissive inquiry. Krishna cannot tolerate arrogance. Ahankaar is never tolerated by Lord and in this context Maharaj narrated a story. Once Satyabhama, Garuda and Sudarshana cakra got ahankaar due to their prominent position. Lord decided to crush their pride and He sent Garuda to Himalayas to bring Hanumanji to Dwaraka. At the same time Lord said to Satyabhama, "One of the dearmost devotee of Lord Rama is coming to see Me. I will become Lord Rama for him but you don't try to become Sitaji. Instead you send Rukhminidevi here." But Satyabhama did not like this and insisted that she would only become Sitaji. The Lord told her, "It's your wish." Then Lord instructed Sudarshana cakra not to allow anybody to enter into the palace. When Garuda reached Himalayas he saw Hanumanji chanting Lord Ram's names. Garuda said, "I have come to take you to Dwaraka as desired by the Lord." Hanumanji said, "OK. You proceed I will come." Garuda said, "No. I will take you now with me." Hanumanji humbly requested Garuda, "You please proceed and I will reach there before you. Otherwise also you cannot carry me." Garuda said, "I am carrying Supreme Personality of Godhead. You are nothing. I can carry even your father also." Hanumanji got angry. He caught hold of tail of Garuda and threw him into the ocean. Garuda landed straight in the ocean near Dwaraka and went deep down to bottom of the ocean. And by the time he came up, he saw Hanumanji already standing in front of the Lord. When Hanumanji reached Dwaraka, there Sudarshana cakra was standing at the gate and did not allow him to enter into the palace. Hanumanji humbly said, "I am always living with the Lord. So please let me in." When Sudarshana cakra did not get convinced and refused entry, Hanumanji caught him and put him into his mouth and entered into the palace. When Hanumanji saw Satyabhama standing next to the Lord, he asked Him, "My Lord, who is this maid servant?" Satyabhama felt very ashamed. Hanumanji did not recognise that she was one of the queen of the Supreme Personality of Godhead because she artificially tried to become Sitaji. Later Lord asked Hanumanji, "What is in your mouth?" Immediately Hanumanji said, "This creature was obstructing my path so I took him into the mouth." Saying so he took Sudarshan cakra out. Thus Lord crushed the pride of all three. We know that all of us have four defects - imperfect senses, committing mistakes, illusion and cheating propensity. But if we are with Krishna, then there is no chance of making these mistakes. Bhagavatam is Krishna. Even running reading of Srimad Bhagavatam benefits. So please read Bhagavatam daily. If we bow down before Deity our ahankaar will be vanished and we can understand our goal of existence. To improve our devotional service we must have transcendental association and then material world will not touch us. Hanumaji pleased Lord Rama just by verse 5.19.7 of Srimad Bhagavatam. na janma nunam mahato na saubhagam na vaan na buddhir naakrtis tosha hetuh tair yad visrshtaan api no vanaukasash cakaara sakhye bata lakshmanaagrajah "One cannot establish a friendship with the Supreme Lord Ramacandra on the basis of material qualities such as one's birth in an aristocratic family, one's personal beauty, one's eloquence, one's sharp intelligence or one's superior race or nation. None of these qualifications is actually a prerequisite for friendship with Lord Sri Ramacandra. Otherwise how is it possible that although we uncivilized inhabitants of the forest have not taken noble births, although we have no physical beauty and although we cannot speak like gentlemen, Lord Ramacandra has nevertheless accepted us as friends?" Only sincerity is required for devotional service. We are bound to die. Therefore we should always meditate on janma, mrtyu, jaraa, vyaadhi and turn our mind towards Krishna. We sincerely pray at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudev to bestow his causeless mercy upon us, so that we can understand and practise above instructions for the pleasure of Lord Krishna. Thank you very much. Yours in service of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudev, Tushta Krishna Das and Suniti Devi Dasi Sharjah. Blog: www.gloriouskrishna.blogspot.com

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Yours
Dinesh
Blog:http://dinesh-krsna.blogspot.com

Miseries are for Sobering Us

There were 2children@the top of 2 different trees. Suddenly a cyclone
hit&one parent told to tightly catch hold of the tree to child1&the
other Parent told child2 to not fall down.
The mind of child2 rather than thinking about holding the tree
tightly,thought about not falling down. For this the child2's mind has
to first think about falling down&then add a 'not' to it. And so
child2 fell down from the tree whereas child1 was at the top safely.
This is like when we tell someone not to think of a white elephant,the
mind first tries to think of such a thing,even though it doesnt exist.
Therefore it's better to avoid people who are always talking negative
things to us. In our case, it will be like instead of saying 'No Maya'
'No Maya' we can say 'Yes Krishna' 'Yes Krishna' because if we simply
thinking only No Maya we are sure to get into Maya because she's
alluring us every moment to think that we can enjoy here in this
material world.

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Yours
Dinesh
Blog:http://dinesh-krsna.blogspot.com

Negative thoughts are dangerous!

The living entity is the cause of the various sufferings and enjoyments in this world-BG#13.23

When was Bhagavatam written by Vyasadeva?