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Drutakarma Prabhu’s Preaching Tour in Russia

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

I just found this video on the internet and it shows the amazing preaching work that Drutakarma Prabhu is doing in Russia. If you don't know him, he is the author of some ground-breaking books such as Forbidden Archaeology, which challenges Darwin's Theory of Evolution. That book has since become an underground classic.

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Position of the Material Word

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:56:00 +0000

"Sometimes we do not appreciate being happy outside and free, and we complain about this and that situation, or we are happy that someone is creating some small problems for us and so on. I promise you that if once, even for a short time, you have to stay behind iron doors, where there is nothing except dirty and dark walls, then as soon as you come out you will appreciate wherever you live, even if it is an old apartment or an uncomfortable environment. You will surely appreciate the open sky and the singing of the birds, your broken chair and rusted bicycle, the old car and the job that pays less than you want.

Sometimes in the many years since I have been free from jail I have noticed that even devotees of Krishna can start to get attached to material things, which actually bring us only a little happiness and lots of troubles. Humans always want more and more from this material world than we actually need. It is impossible to satisfy out heart's desire or the senses which are more powerful than a fire, ready to burn all surroundings just to satisfy the tiny temporary and actually useless desires. When we complain about the situation we are in, Krishna teaches us a good lesson, by placing us temporarily in a worse situation; so that we will appreciate the gift we had just a week or month ago. Then we understand the most important thing in life which I think is that this material world is a place of miseries and that the only solution to our problems is fully surrendering to Krishna."

Salted Bread, A true story, Gagik Buniatyan, pp144 - 145
Religious Persecution in the former USSR

Gaura Purnima Harinama in London on the 21st March 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:31:00 +0000

...and I am back! I have been too busy as of late to do any blogging. I have several amazing videos to share, including a couple videos (and maybe an mp3), of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami doing bhajans and harinama through Amsterdam. Also on the list are videos and photos from my Hungary Retreat for His Holiness Sivarama Swami's 2008 Vyasa Puja Day (which was amazing!), so watch this space....

This video below is from the Gaura Purnima Harinama - I just love that tune!!! The video is in Divx Format and is High Quality. You can see the video full screen by clicking on that button to the left of that 'X' button which is on the right.

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Maha Jamming with HH Sivarama Swami on the 11th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:02:00 +0000

I have finally uploaded this video I took of a ISKCON Pandava Sena Maha Jamming Event at Bhaktivedanta Manor. It was Kirtans for many hours, and the Temple Room was completely packed! His Holiness Sivarama Swami comes for only a short time in a year, so these events are extra special, watch the video by clicking on the button below. The video is in Divx Format and is High Quality. You would need to see the video full screen to see it clearly as the Temple Room was dark, so click on that button to the left of that 'X' button which is on the right.

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Harinama Through London with HG Jayadeva Prabhu on the Appearance Day of Nityananda Prabhu on 18th Feb 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Today was the glorious apparance day of Nityananda Prabhu, and we had celebrated with an amazing harinama with His Grace Jayadeva Prabhu (after a full feast!). I must say, the harinama was amazing, he was singing beautifully and he projected the holy names out clearly and it really did have an impact, as you shall see in the video.

Towards the ending, we enter the McDonalds Restaurant on our way back - that was the last place I would ever have gone, the smell of beef was in the air! During that time, I had remembered that His Holiness Radhnatha Swami said you could even go to Hell just for walking in McDonalds because there is so much karma involved, but I had then remembered that for a Vaishnava, Heaven and Hell are the same.

This video is in Divx Format, as that is what my LG Viewty Camera records in and converting into anything else is too long. It is an amazing quality video so you can't miss this one, don't forget that you can switch to full screen viewing by clicking on the button next to the 'X' button at the right side of the video player toolbar.

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The Brahmana & The Prostitute

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:00 +0000

Once, near the peaceful village of Vrndavana, the transcendental place where Krsna manifested His pastimes on earth, there lived a scholarly brahmana (priest) and servant of Krsna. Opposite his home, there lived a prostitute.

As a daily observance, the brahmana would sit in his doorway and recite the Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, then cook offering for the Deities in the Temple, his cooking abilities were famous throughout the land. Meanwhile, across the street, the prostitute would tend to her business.

As the years passed, the brahmana grew ever more disturbed by the prostitute.

‘Just see how lowly and disgusting she is how can such a low life ever leave her disgraceful body near the beautiful land of Vrndavana.’ He would proudly and arrogantly think to himself, then continued with his recitation while cooking various preparations.

It so happened that both the brahmana and the prostitute died at the same time. To the brahmana’s surprise, the Vishnuduttas (the Lord of Vaikuntha’s messengers) came to deliver the prostitute while the Yamadutas (the Lord of Death’s messengers) came for him.

‘What is this’? he protested to the Yamadutas.

‘There must be some mistake!’

The Yamadutas replied,

‘My dear brahmana, there is no mistake. While you were busy meditating on the lowly activities of the prostitute, she listened to you recite the Gita and prayed that she could one day elevate herself to your position.

In this way the prostitute achieved liberation while you only degraded yourself to take birth on a planet of prostitutes.’

Ecstatic Bhajans by HG Madhava Prabhu on 13th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:24:00 +0000

Here is another video of His Grace Madhava Prabhu singing bhajans (along with His Holiness Sivarama Swami) at Bhaktivedanta Manor. Last January was an amazing month, ehh? Watch it below.

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Ecstatic Bhajans by HH Sivarama Swami on 13th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:42:00 +0000

Well! What can I say!! I was there when His Holiness Sivarama Swami was doing bhajans at Bhaktivedanta Manor, and it was truly amazing, watch for yourself! As usual, the temple was completely packed out as everyone knows that this is an event not to be missed! (You have already missed out for Sillions of lifetimes!!!)

It was dark, so my camera had a slight difficulty with the quality, and my finger covers the lens for a very short time, pardon me! You have to handle these small devices very carefully!!!

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Bhajans by HG Madhava Prabhu at Soho Temple on 12th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:34:00 +0000

Madhava Prabhu is simply amazing!!! You can feel the depth of his devotion from his singing, and that affects everyone who is participating.....the mrdangas are played beautifully here.

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Sankirtan Festival Lecture by HH Kadamba Kanana Swami on 6th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:10:00 +0000

This next video is a lecture by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami on the manifestation of Lord Chaitanyas Mercy through Sankirtan - this video is very interesting and very funny as Maharaja talks about his own adventures in Sankirtan and the lengths that devotees are willing to go to deliver Lord Chaitanyas mercy!

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Harinama in London with HH Kadamba Kanana Swami on 5th January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:58:00 +0000

Hiya Folks! I'm back on the blogging scene after a short disappearance! There are many videos that I wanted to share with you but due to soooooo many upload problems (google Videos fault) I couldn't post anything for a long while, but that's now sorted out.

The first video is this amazing Harinama with His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami in London. One of the very first videos I had posted on my blog was a harinama by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami and that was amazing and this is certainly no different! Maharaja comes for only a short time in the UK, but when he does come, you do not want to miss out.

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Dogs Philosophy

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:20:00 +0000

I am watching Memories of Srila Prabhupada DVD Part 18, and there His Grace Pushkar Prabhu says that in one morning walk, sometimes Prabhupada would throw out a challenge out or his disciples would throw a challenge to Prabhupada and thus a debate would ensue. Srila Prabhupada was a Master of Parry, a master of the quick repost. So, in one morning walk, sometimes Prabhupadas would throw out a challenge out or his disciples would throw a challenge to Prabhupada and thus a debate would ensue.

One Devotee Says to Prabhupada, "Well, I think sex is spiritual, what do you say to that?"

Prabhupada quickly replied, "Ohhh, thats a Dogs philosophy. Are you a dog?"

Another Devotee would say, "I understand you are Alan Ginsburgs Guru?".

Prabhupada would then quickly reply, "I am nobodys guru, I am everyones servant".

So, Srila Prabhupada would be able to come very quickly like that in responding to challenges. Just one of the many facets of Srila Prabhupada that I would like to share.

Maha-Harinama Through London at New Years Eve '07/Day '08

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:35:00 +0000

New Years Eve/Day Harinama (chanting & dancing) through London was such an amazing experience! London was completely packed out and there were actually a lot of people in the Harinama procession. His Grace Parasurama Prabhu led the Harinama for most of the time, and he was absolutely amazing! Words, unfortunately, do not do justice, hence that's why there is a video for you to see and 1 photo to expand and view (it was dark and so most of the photos were no good).

Here is a short video of the harinama, so that you can see how it was. It was taken on my new mobile phone, the LG Viewty, so the video quality is a lot better than my old mobile. This is the first new years eve/day Harinama through London that I have been on, and I will certainly be coming next year!

How Illusion Affects Your Sense of Enjoyment

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:09:00 +0000

In his lecture this morning Prabhupada vividly described how the covering power of maya (Illusion) influences a person's sense of enjoyment. He explained that in Burma they have a drink called naphi. People keep special pots into which they place dead bodies of animals, which are then left to decompose. Later, after some years, the fluids are drained and bottled to be drunk at festivals.

When Srila Bhaktisiddhanta's men opened a center in Rangoon, they cooked puris in ghee. The neighboring people actually complained about the "horrible smell."

Source: A Transcendental Diary, Volume 1 - November 1975 - April 1976, TD 1-9: Sri Dhama Mayapur, February 29th, 1976

Govardhana Kirtan

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:00:00 +0000

Today, I was at Soho Temple - it was Govardhana Puja today. The temple was very nicely decorated, and the deities were stunning in their beautiful outfits. As usual, the feast was really nice.....but it ended up too much! I had to stuff all the sweets in my cup and attempt to get up! His Grace Devadeva Prabhu sang the kirtans and I was literally swept away with his melody that I had never heard before. He is literally crying out for their Lordships in so much pain and separation.

For a fraction of a moment the holy names seemed to come alive and touch me a little bit with its transcendental attractiveness - it is beyond words! I just realised that nothing in the material world can ever compare to the Holy Names, and the Holy Names is like a never-ending ocean of bliss. You then start to wonder why souls deviate from Devotional Service, if it is so pleasurable. My mind is saying that it is all down to the origin of the soul, but that's another controversy that is not worth getting into! Silly Mind!

Below is a lovely video clip from my mobile phone. Please watch:

Guru Prasad!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:16:00 +0000

I am going through my Vedabase Bookmarks and adding them to my Google Notebook with its new Labels functionality. Its a million times more organised this way, I feel. Am a bit paraoid about storing all my KC Notes online though... anyways I thought that I would share with you guys some nectar that I found!!! More will follow later.

In the early morning Prabhupada took up the topic of cheating gurus again. He told us about some of the nefarious activities of a few so-called gurus. One well know Svami had been found in bed with his secretary. So his disciples sued him.

He also told us about a Sikh guru in America who enjoys his disciples' wives. And they consider this a "blessing."

In Bombay there is a deviant line of Vaishnavas who follow a similar procedure. When a couple gets married the girl spends her wedding night with the guru, so that she becomes "guru prasadam"!

Source: A Transcendental Diary, Volume 1 - November 1975 - April 1976, TD 1-9: Sri Dhama Mayapur, February 4th, 1976

Radhastami Videos Fixed

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:24:00 +0000

Sorted out the Radhastami Videos I posted some time ago - for some reason, the videos were not showing. Just scroll down to see them.

Real Ghost Footage!

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:03:00 +0000

It is stated numerous times throughout the Vedic Literatures that very sinful people would attain the form of Ghosts which, it is stated, is a very miserable existence because the ghosts have no gross body to enjoy (which is why they enter other peoples bodies). You can attain this form through suicide or excessive attachment or if you are very, very sinful.

My God, I found this amazing video of a GhOsT on the internet! Please put your volume up a bit higher than normal, as you will also hear a few quiet and spooky things and make sure that you watch very closely as you will see a mysterious ghostly figure - the video is very short anyways. Oh, and please leave some comments of what you think! Please don't be a wimp and avoid the full screen mode!

This video has been thoroughly analysed by experts but they have so far offered no explanation as to what it is.

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Jaya Radha Madhava by Kadamba Kanana Swami Sung on 25 August 2007 at Bhaktivedanta Manor

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:34:00 +0000

This is another wonderful Kirtan of Jaya Radha Madhava that His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swmai sings. I am always stunned with his beautiful voice and devotion.

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A Sweet Kirtan by HH Kadamba Kanana Swami Maharaja

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:06:00 +0000

This is another wonderful Kirtan by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami Maharaja that I would like to share with you. Its short but sweet!

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Jaya Radha Madhava by HH Sivarama Swami

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:11:00 +0000

Here is one of my favourite Music Kirtans that His Holiness Srila Sivarama Swami sings with such Love. I just rediscovered it on my External Hard Drive. I believe that it was taken in a Pandava Sena Jammin Event some time ago. I would like to share it with all of you!

You will fall for it.....

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HH Devamrita Swamis Bhagavad Gita Class

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:30:00 +0000

Today, His Holiness Devamrita Swami gave a wonderful class at the Soho Temple. It was based on the Bhagavad Gita and so the class was on the nature of the material existence and how it is full of anxieties and how we will never be able to be happy here, let alone be satiated. He brings in the Spiritual side of life, where Devotion to God, Krishna, will, not only relieve you of your miseries, but will grant you the nectar for which we are always anxious.

Devamrita Swami's lecture are very facinating as he gives out a unique blend of his own experiences on his path of Krishna Consciousness along with deep understanding of the Vedic Philosophy with lots of humour! I have another one of his lectures on my blog, that also is an amazing video. Perhaps I should tag those posts as HH Devamrita Swami? I also took a video of this whole lecture on my Mobile Phone, watch it below:

Sankirtan on Carnaby Street with the Pandava Sena Crew on 29th September 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:58:00 +0000

On this day, I went out for Books Distribution with the ISKCON Pandava Sena!!! This is a day where we try and distribute Spiritual books of Srila Prabhupada to everyone in the hopes that we can stop the downward decline of Human Society into Hell. Sounds like a task also for the Pandava Sena!!!

I am happy to report that I have distributed 1 Perfection of Yoga book! So, thats the 2nd book that I have sold in my lifetime! What? Well, I am getting there! Plus, don't underestimate the Power of a Perfection of Yoga Book...oh and the lovely Kirtan that happened on Carnaby Street was because of the matajis; they brought with them a harmonium, a mrdanga and kartals - and it was so nice! The power of the Holy name surely had an effect on the passers-by - quite a few were just standing there looking absorbed in the Holy Names! Thats how I sold the Book - I took advantage of the Brain-Washing that was occuring and offered a young woman a Yoga book. Heheheheheheh......

Towards the end of my stay, I was feeling blissful and very serene - such spiritual potency there is in Sankirtan! I regretted that I had to go, but there you go...

Below is a short video of the nice and mellow kirtan that happened on Carnaby Street:

Radhastami - The Appearance of Srimati Radharani on 19th September 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:20:00 +0000

On the 19th was Radhastami - the Appearance of Srimati Radharani. On this day, I spent a lot of the time in the Temple Room listening to the most wonderful music I have ever heard! Just to sit there and trying to listen attentively and sing along was a very mellow experience. Everyone was singing with so much Love that I could feel like I was starting to be carried away with those Waves of Love.

Sri Radha had a most beautiful form on this day and she was smiling sweetly from her Altar, as was Krishna (London-ishvara is the name of the deity in the Temple). This conception was slowly starting to creep into my consciousness. The Deities are Real! Because we are covered with Maya (Illusion), we cannot see the Lord, but he mercifully manifests in his Deity form for all to see.

"I have bought medicine to awaken every living being from perpetual sleep. Please receive the Holy Name of the Lord, the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra and Awaken"

Srimad Bhagavatam 5.13.9

Here are some videos of the Bhajans and Kirtans that occured today. Maybe you will hear a glimpse of the Waves of Love that was experienced on that day! OK quality mobile phone videos.

God Sued for World's Woes

noreply@blogger.com (Aashish Sharma) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:32:00 +0000

God may have to take time out from looking after the Universe - to appear before a US Judge.

The Almighty is being sued by a politician in Nebraska for causing 'widespread death and destruction'.

State senator Ernie Chambers claims God has terrorised both him and his constituents. He is seeking a permanent injunction against the Lord for causing 'fearsome floods, horrendous hurricanes and terrifying tornadoes'.

Mr Chambers' injunction adds that God should be blamed for causing 'calamitous catastrophes resulting in the widespread death, destruction and terrorisation of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants including innocent babies, infants, children, the aged and infirm without mercy or distinction'.

The 70-year-old politician, from Omaha, said he tried to Contact God numerous times without success.

Mr Chambers claimed the move had a serious point - to point out how many frivolous lawsuits were clogging up the US legal system.

He said he was moved in particular to act by an earlier suit filed by a woman against a judge who recently barred words such as 'rape' and 'victim' from a sexual assault trial.

Source: The Metro on 20/09/2007

Well, what on earth do you guys think! I am speechless!! As if God is going to come down to a US Court! Even if he does, it will probably be his Chakra coming down to get him.....nah, he doesn't even deserve that!!!