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What Happened to the Hare Krishna's? Many remember the Hare Krishna's colorful chanting, festivals and book distribution from the seventies. This document will shed some light on why the Hare Krishna's disappeared.  Indian Caste System--Varnasrama System There is a natural system of social organisation which can bring about a peaceful society where everyone is happy. This system is described in the timeless Vedic literature of India and it is called Varnasrama dharma.  Sudarsana -- Hare Krishna Movement as taught By A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The meaning of life? Yoga and Meditation. Our society and government. Education...  The Changing the Face of the Earth Campaign The Changing the Face of the Earth campaign aims to educate governments and people of the world in the practical application of the timeless teachings of the Vedas, India's storehouse of transcendental knowledge, as translated by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.  Bhakti Yoga First of all, we must try to understand what the transcendental platform is. As far as our present condition is concerned, we are on various platforms. So we have to first of all stand on the transcendental platform; then there can be a question of transcendental meditation.  Vegetarianism and Cow Protection People are generally unaware of the importance of cows. Cows produce, in large quantities, the miracle food, milk. Milk is produced from the blood of the cow, however she is happy to give her blood transformed in a peaceful, non-violent way in the form of milk.  Srila Prabhupada's Concluding Words A mundane person in the dress of a Vaisnava should not be respected, but rejected... One should neglect an envious person... There are many jealous people in the dress of Vaisnavas in this Krishna Consciousness movement (ISKCON), and they should be completely neglected. There is no need to serve an envious person in the dress of a Vaisnava.  The Hare Krishna's Go West undefined  What is a Hare Krishna Anyhow? The purpose of this movement is to keep our minds constantly on Krishna.  World of Peace, Love and Harmony? This world is a place of suffering where we take birth again and again. This is the nature of the material world, however, one who is not clear in mind, one who is not situated in the mode of goodness, can't see this reality. The reality of the material world is suffering whereas the reality of the spiritual world is transcendental bliss.  |
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Rescuing the Lord From the Sea While living at Jagannatha Puri, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu floated all day and night in an ocean of separation from Krishna. During a night of the autumn season when a full moon brightened everything Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wandered all night long with His devotees. He walked from garden to garden, seeing the pastimes of Lord Krishna and hearing and reciting songs and verses about the rasa-lila (Krishna's dancing with the gopis).  The Man in the Sun The Blessed Lord said: I instructed this imperishable science of yoga to the sun-god, Vivasvan, and Vivasvan instructed it to Manu, the father of mankind, and Manu in turn instructed it to Iksvaku. (Bhagavad-gita 4.1)  Hare Krishna FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions about the Hare Krishna Movement  PREACHING TO ISKCON DEVOTEES Sudarsana Archive Index Page  The Bible Says the Earth is Flat The following is a synopsis of a small section from the book Telling Lies for God, by Professor Ian Plimer, Professor of Geology at the University of Melbourne (Random House, 1994). If the Bible is inerrant then the Earth was formed out of water (2 Peter 3:5), the Earth rests on pillars (I Sam.  Re: When the Universe was Dark (aus.religion thread) I was really thinking of something more tangible. Did they actually create them or did they just discover them? No. It only takes nine months in the womb! Yes, point taken. But the big bang is a transformation of energy into mass.  The Environment and Economic Development In this age of rapidly increasing technology and automation the impression is we have made great advanced and are now in a far better position than the primitive civilisations of the past.  The Secience of Mantra Meditaion Sparks are beautiful as long as they are in the fire. Similarly, we have to remain in the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and always engage in devotional service, for then we shall always be brilliant and illuminating.  The Hare Krishna Movement in the 70's Two American Airlines jets were unloading at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, the world's busiest. I watched eight Krishnas gather eagerly to meet a crowd of passengers.  What Happened to the Hare Krishna's -- Introduction Even a person with no knowledge can immediately acquire all knowledge simply by the benediction of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore I am praying to the Lord (Krishna) for His causeless mercy upon me.  |
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