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Bhagavad-gita As It Is in Braille

friendsofthebbt.org on 1 Jul 2008

This month sees the BBT release a unique publication — Bhagavad-gita As It Is in Braille. A complete Spanish edition has been printed by devotees in Argentina, while Croatian devotee Dvaraka-gamana Dasi has produced a two volume edition in her native language. Initial copies number only one hundred for each volume, but a larger print run can be expected according to demand.

BBT Hyderabad Step Up to the Challenge

By Madhava Smullen for friendsofthebbt.org on 1 Jul 2008

As a young man in Lille, France, Anandamaya Dasa probably never expected to live most of his adult life in India. But in 1971, he took an epic journey that would change his life, driving thousands of miles from his home to the mystical Eastern country, where he planned to spend a year traveling.

Jagannath Temple Authorities Worry About ‘Incongruous Show’

By Debabrata Mohapatra for The Times of India on 1 Jul 2008

Rath yatra is a few days away and the entire city of Jagannatha Puri, Orissa, India is gearing up for the festival billed for July 4. But Jagannath Temple authorities are worried about ‘incongruous celebrations’ organized by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) on different days across the country. In 2007, the institution organized rath yatras in October and December instead of the official dates in June.

How do You Become an ISKCON Sannyasi?

By ISKCON News Staff on 1 Jul 2008

Vaisnava culture emphasises renunciation therefore ISKCON has many people who have accepted a role as a sannyasa, or traveling monk. However, in the past many aspirants have had difficulty maintaining their vows which created controversy and scandal. ISKCON responded to the issue by developing a system by which we can better ensure the maturity and qualification of candidates.

ISKCON News approached Prahladananda Swami, GBC minister of sannyasa, to help clarify the system by which an ISKCON member can take sannyasa.

Krishna back on Indian TV

starboxoffice.com on 1 Jul 2008

Jai Shree Krishna, a new show on Krishna will hit the TV screens on July 21. Though Krishna has not been finalized, the rest of the star cast has already started the shoot. The producer of the show Moti Sagar gave us the details.

”We made Krishna in the 90’s but a lot has changed now so we felt the need to come up with a new series.

Processed Meats Dangerous for Human Consumption

By Mike Adams for organicconsumers.org on 1 Jul 2008

Have you ever wondered why the consumption of processed meats is so strongly linked to cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas? The evidence continues to mount, as demonstrated by a recent study showing a 67% increase in pancreatic cancer for people consuming moderate amounts of processed meat on a frequent basis.

New Vrindaban's Country Rathyatra on Saturday July 12th

By Malati Dasi on 1 Jul 2008

New Vrindaban Community wishes to invite family, friends and well wishers to New Vrindaban's Country Rathyatra on Saturday July 12th beginning at 11 am up on the Ridge past the Palace across from Nityo Dita's log siding-palace...come rain or shine we will pull the Lord in His rathyatra chariot!

Go Green -- Buy a Used Car. It's Better Than a Hybrid.

By Chuck Squatriglia for Wired.com on 1 Jul 2008

Ditching your gas guzzler is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but if you really want to do something about global warming, get a used car. You'll be putting less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

As Matt Power notes in this month's issue of Wired, hybrids get great gas mileage but it takes 113 million BTUs of energy to make a Toyota Prius.

Srila Prabhupada Dancing



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Non-Christians Learn Sunday School Value

By Jacqueline L. Salmon for Washington Post on 23 Jun 2008

If you think Sunday school is just for Christians, think again.

Each Sunday morning, thousands of children show up in classrooms at houses of worship across the Washington area. But instead of learning about Jesus Christ, the Trinity and stories from the New Testament, they study the Koran, the Bhagavad Gita and the Torah. They learn about Indian culture, memorize Arabic or Hebrew, or explore an atheist path to ethical living.

Ratha Yatra Rolls Down New York

By Vyenkata Bhatta Dasa on 23 Jun 2008

New York City – On Saturday, June 14, 2008, more than five thousand Krishna devotees, guests, and festival-goers braved scattered thunderstorms and downpours to attend the annual Ratha Yatra (Festival of the Chariots) parade and Festival of India.

The all-day event, put on by the New York chapter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), began with a colorful procession of three 40-foot high traditional Indian chariots, bearing sacred images of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi, pulled by hand down the world-famous Fifth Avenue.

Prabhupada in Sydney 1971


This television news mini-documentary was filmed in Sydney, Australia during Srila Prabhupada's first visit in 1971. It shows Srila Prabhupada installing Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha and an interesting interview with a young girl who is being initiatied.


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'The Love Guru': Lessons for Hindus

By Vyenkata Bhatta Dasa (Vineet Chander) for beliefnet.com on 23 Jun 2008

As anyone who has ever told a "How many _____ does it take to change a light bulb?" joke knows, humor can be tricky. Attempting religious humor can be downright dangerous. On the one hand, we fear offending people's cherished beliefs; on the other, spiritual growth seems to necessitate that--from time to time, we all learn to not take ourselves quite so seriously.

Succulent Gujarati Pumpkin

By Kurma Dasa on 22 Jun 2008

This dish proves just how delicious pumpkin can be if teamed up with the correct flavour partners. Succulent Gujarati Pumpkin is excellent served with hot chapatis. Makes enough for 6 persons.

Hare Krishnas Weigh In On 'The Love Guru' Controversy

By Vyenkata Bhatta Dasa on 22 Jun 2008

On June 20, 2008, The Love Guru hit theaters, amidst controversy that the film is offensive in its depiction of Hindu themes. In a notable departure from other organizations, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement, released a statement rejecting calls to protest the movie, and encouraging others to view the film with tolerance and a sense of humor.