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ISVARA Newsletter EN
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Sakhi Kunda (Lilavati Kunda) -- Govardhana. WITH MAPS ADDED LATER
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This Kartik, Help Us Restore Sakhi Kunda When walking on the parikrama path around Govardhana to pass Sakhi Kunda, also called Lilavati Kunda. Here is one of several places where Uddhava gave Krishna’s messages to the gopis. Here many gopis meet with Krishna to sport with him in his divine pastimes. Sakhi Kunda is one of the most …
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His Butter-Soft Lotus Palms
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Krishna wants His mother's attention One night the soothing rays of the full moon illumined the courtyard of Nanda's house. Yasoda sat there talking with some elderly gopis while Krishna played nearby gazing at the moon. Sneaking up behind Yasoda, Krishna removed the veil covering her head, loosened her braid, and patted her on the back to get her attention …
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Dear Kundalata, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. “Rupa Gosvami has stated that five kinds of devotional activities-namely, - residing in Mathura, - worshiping the Deity of the Lord, - reciting Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, - serving a devotee, and - chanting the Hare Krishna mantra- are so potent that a small attachment for any one of these five …
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That same morning a majestic and solemn Brahmana arrived and asked to speak to him. The noble Karna, as he did with all distinguished guests, offered him the puja and addressed him with courteous words of respect. Then he asked him if he had any wishes to make. “Yes, there is one thing you could do for me,” replied the …
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Well, Mother, Are You Telling Me the Truth?
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Krishna wants freshly churned butter With great respect and affection the gopis enthusiastically lifted up Krishna and asked, "O darling! What do You want? Do You want some khir? Krishna replied, "No, No!" "Do You want some thick creamy yoghurt?" Krishna replied, "No, No!" "Do you want some cheese?" Again, Krishna said, "No, no! I want freshly churned condensed butter." …
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One Must Strive to Achieve the Association of Pure Devotees
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A. In Srimad Bhagavatam (3.25.25) it is written: satam prasangan mama virya-samvido bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah taj-josanad asv apavarga-vartmani sraddha ratir bhaktir anukramisyati (36) Talking about the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Lord in the company of pure devotees is very pleasurable and satisfying for the ear and the heart. By cultivating this knowledge, one gradually advances on the path …
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The Complete Kadacha Editions English Catalog
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Hare Krishna dear Vaishnavas, We proudly present the entire English catalog available on Kadacha Editions. These books cover a vast array of topics ranging from the pastimes of the Pandavas (Mahabharata Vol. 1 and Mahabharata Vol. 2), a biography of one of Srimati Radharani's dearest devotees (Syamananda the Joy of Radharani), a variety of questions and answers given directly by Srila …
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