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Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

17 Jun 2023 Leave a comment

by The Hare Krishna Movement in Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Kabe Ha'be Bolo, Songs of the Vaisnava Acaryas Tags: bhaktivinoda, chanting Hare Krishna, kabe ha'be bolo, kirtan, krsna consciousness, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur

Today marks the disappearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. We honor it with a half day fast followed by a nice vegetarian feast. We share with you one of my favorite songs composed by Srila Bhaktivinoda.

When, oh when, will that day be mine?
When my offenses ceasing,
taste for the name increasing,
when in my heart will your mercy shine?
When, oh when will that day be mine?

Lower than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree.
When will my mind attain this quality?
Respectful to all, not expecting their honour, then shall I taste the name’s nectar sublime.
When oh when will that day be mine?

Tattva-vivek; A Comprehensive Outline of the Absolute Truth

03 May 2023 Leave a comment

by The Hare Krishna Movement in A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Kusakratha das, Tattva Vivek Tags: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Absolute Truth, Kusakratha das, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, who am I

Preface to Tattva-vivek
a spiritual book by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura

To our esteemed readers, this work by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has been translated by Sriman Kusakratha Dasa, late disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada – Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The reader can find biographical material at the end of this work. Click on link below.

Also there is some short biographical material on Kusakratha das as well

Tattva-vivek is a short, yet comprehensive outline of the Absolute Truth, and why it’s diluted into relative truth by the conditioned souls. Totally absorbing, and an empowering read.
Srila Bhaktivinoda begins:

“ Who am I? What is this world? What relation have I with this world?” To learn the truth, a
soul in this material world will always ask himself these questions.

click on link to veiw Tattva-vivek

For a more on Kusakratha das

Gita Jayanti / Advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita

02 Dec 2014 Leave a comment

by The Hare Krishna Movement in A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, Gauri das, Gita Jayanti Tags: Advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita, astanga-yoga, Battlefield of Kurukshetra, Bhagavad-gita As It Is, bonafide spiritual master, dhyana yoga, diksha, gita jayanti, HG Gauri prabhu, karma yoga, Karmayoga-Action in Krishna Consciousness, Kurus, or the Discharge of One's Prescribed Duty in Krishna Consciousness, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, Srila Prabhupad, The matter of Karma-yoga, Vrindavan Gurukul

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Today marks the advent of the Srimad Bhagavad-gita, orherwise known as ‘Gita Jayanti”. So we honor this auspicious day with a reading of the entire text.

We ran across this nice overview, or study guide, of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, on the Sampradaya Sun and thought we would share it with all of you.

The Glories of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
By: Sun Staff Cananda (SUN)

Summary Overview of Bhagavad-gita As It Is
By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Chapter One
Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra

The armies of Pandava’s and Kaurava’s have assembled at Kurukshetra. As Kurukshetra is dharmakshetra and Krishna is dharma personified, so the side, having Krishna with them will be victorious. Thus Duryodhana feels apprehensive due to the prowess of the Pandavas army. However, he pacifies himself by expressing the glories of his own army to his martial Guru Dronacarya. Thus starting with Bhishma, all warriors blow their conchshells to herald the beginning of the war. A ferocious uproar results, shattering the hearts of the Kurus.