simple thoughts

Letter to Satsvarupa — New Delhi 2 November, 1973: Regarding the black lady in Cleveland, if she is actually serious about Krsna consciousness, give her a little freedom. Just behave with her a little gently, so she may be encouraged to spread Krsna consciousness amongst the blacks. Actually if she preaches the importance of this [...]

As some of you may be aware especially those that follow my facebook postings I am struggling as much with my mind, but a pull also to leave ISKCON, with an extended hand and offer to help to preach Krishna Consciousness with in the schools here were I live and also for my wider vision [...]

Mother Urmila posted some interesting facts on her face-book which should give many of us food for thought and is as follows:
From about 4,700 disciples of Srila Prabhupada, about 1,300 were women. Some have passed away, leaving about 1,200. Of those, about 300 female Prabhupada disciples are active in ISKCON. An unknown number are active [...]

Why within devotee association we wish or expect a utopia?
That those getting initiated should be of the very highest standard, perfect devotees in every way?
Do we actually fully understand the mercy of the spiritual master?
Do we appreciate the compassion shown, even when one appears unworthy or not of good character?
As I was looking up Srila [...]

One thing that was nice about working in a small hospital was the flexibility or working in other ward areas and under different disciplines within nursing which is a good thing as it gives a more rounded view of disease and disease process both physically and mentally.
However plastic surgery was an area that for me [...]

Over the past few years it has felt to me that ISKCON is only about money, how to make money, and if I do some service how much money will I make. Or alternatively may be the prestige of being a big personality so big that they cannot even give one ounce of association. And [...]

I have never before added a contribution from a third part directly but following an e-mail from Kripamoya Das I feel that the urgency of the situation in Haiti calls for this to be urgently posted.
I will also personally guarantee that any money given will go directly to the humanitarian aid, at both the tusmami [...]

According to Vedic injunctions there are six kinds of aggressors: (1) a poison giver, (2) one who sets fire to the house, (3) one who attacks with deadly weapons, (4) one who plunders riches, (5) one who occupies another’s land, and (6) one who kidnaps a wife. Such aggressors are at once to be killed, [...]

Well I’ve been a bit lax in updating my file sharing web-sight, no real excuse I think.
You will notice there is more than one class from Bhaktivadanta Manor; yes after some thought and consideration I’ve decided not to go every other Monday in-fact I’m only going to go once a month.
Once a month how can [...]

Ask yourself, do you read Srila Prabhupada’s books?
Do you use the vadabase when reading or searching Srila Prabhupada’s books?
Do you have access to the internet and some basic computer skills?
Can you spare some time each day, week or month; an hour or two?
Would you like to serve the devotee community is a special and unique [...]