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Hare Krishna!!! So glad you were there and got the crowd chanting and dancing!! Excellent! Keep it up ok??? 

karamid 8 hours ago

First class! Spiritualize the revolution!!!!!!!!!!

Tdasa 10 hours ago

Lifts up the spirt (souls) of the participants, doesn't it? Why wouldn't anyone happily chant or sing the Mahamantra? Wonderful scene - very inspiring!

DavidInSugarLand 2 weeks ago 2

It's somewhat reminiscient of the 70's when the mass of people were becoming dissapointed with the system

anantaman 2 weeks ago

                   The Ten Kinds of Offenses to the Holy Name

The Holy Name is not lip-deep only – a mere physical sound.

It has a greater and higher aspect; it is fully spiritual. That must

have the reference of Vaikun†ha.

Kun†ha means limitation, and

vai-kun†ha

conception above the realm of limitation – the plane that is

above all limitation. That immeasurable force is invited in the

means above limitation. The sound has its original

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form of sound to do away with all the anomalies in this mundane

world. We are in the plane of marginal existence; therefore a

higher connection is necessary. Then that wave will start from

some higher realm and will come down to us.

In sound also there is classification. A sound from the proper

plane will be effective but not any imitation sound. Imitation

means

namaparadha and namabhasa. There are ten types of

namaparadha

but to mishandle something. By such mishandling we cannot get

our desired result. Proper handling is necessary with eve

A Dream of Goloka !

Unlimited Pastimes;

                                                  Srila Prabhupada chants Hare Krsna

“In the material world one has to work for the maintenance of the body and soul, but how can one perform such work in a way that is favorable to the execution of Krishna Consciousness?”(NOI.2.Purport, HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)

     Activity is required in the material world. Unfortunately, without dovetailing all actions to Krishna Consciousness, one is simply wasting his time in fruitless pursuits of sense gratification. In Srila Prabhupada’s purport from the Bhagavad Gita 5.2, he says “action in Krsna Consciousness automatically helps one escape the result of fruitive action so that one need not descend to the material platform.” By engaging in devotional service and chanting the maha-mantra Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna, Krsna, Hare, Hare,  Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama, Rama, Hare, Hare, one can quickly see how Krishna shows his mercy. There is a higher taste that is aroused by chanting but it must be carefully nurtured in order for it to take root. “Bhakti is a so

“In the material world one has to work for the maintenance of the body and soul, but how can one perform such work in a way that is favorable to the execution of Krishna Consciousness?”>(NOI.2.Purport, HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)

>Activity is required in the material world. Unfortunately, without dovetailing all actions to Krishna Consciousness, one is simply wasting their time in fruitless pursuits of sense gratification. In Srila Prabhupada’s purport from the Bhagavad Gita 5.2, he says “action in Krsna Consciousness automatically helps one escape the result of fruitive action so that one need not descend to the material platform.” By engaging in devotional service and chanting the maha-mantra Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna, Krsna, Hare, Hare,  Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama, Rama, Hare, Hare, even in the beginning stages, one can quickly see how Krishna shows his mercy. A higher taste is aroused but it must be carefully nurtured in order for it to take root and rise to the le

Sri Rasikananda Gosvami

March 9, 2008

Sri Krishna is known as Govinda and Godvija, protector of the cows, and protector of the Brahmanas.
All necessary foodstuffs come from cows and all necessary knowledge comes from Brahmanas.

All the demigods live within the body of the cow.
Krishna knows each cow by name and can recognize her by her MOOO

Here is a video how the energy from cow dung can be used to fuel the fire in cooking using some plumbing  techniques. Cows are terrific
And so is Krishna
 

This dish is medium hot, spicy, highly nutritious for protein.

First Soak and boil 1/4 cup each of soorya dahl and channa or mung, with 1/2 tsp. tumeric; ie two kinds together. Cook down until well broken up and soft.

Now add 2tblsp ghee or butter

add 1/4 tsp each of hing/asfoetida, fenugreek seeds, anise seeds, fennel powder or seeds, black pepper, salt, brown sugar.

add 1/2 tsp each of methi leaf/fenugreek leaf, paprika, coriander

add 1 1/2 or up to three tblsp, (more adds more heat and "spice"),  premixed pkg like Bedekar, MDH, etc brand sambhar spice powder from the Indian groceries stores.

add 2/3 cup of crushed tomatoes, or 1/4 cup tomato sauce/paste

Add veggies as desired, such as peas, potato, carrot, cauliflower etc cut in small cubes.

Simmer slow, low heat. Once veggies are cooked, add 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 2 tblspns chopped cilantro leaf, if desired.

(note; add 1/4 tsp fried black mustard seeds is optional, plus 1/8 tsp fried  kolengi seeds, and/or one medium

The Sri Upandesamrta Quizz one is now overdue. Class members who do complete their assignments will be in good shape in the class, others not so much !  Thank you!

PROGRESS CHART

Class members;  1. pt 1 & quizz  2. pt 2 & quizz  3. pt 3 & final 4. essay 5. pass?

Shyamarupa d     1,

Tamohara d        1,

Parvati dd           1,

Basu Gopal d       1,                                                                       4, P

Rasa Manjari dd   1,

Bhakta Ulysses     1,

Anand Patel Prabhu 1,

Brandon Vargas  1,   1st quizz; Passed                                            4,P