Please join us today and fully dedicate your life for helping to bring about the respiritualization of the entire human society. Im a geminian with dual mind prone to get attracted by women. We are a community of open-minded students, run by students. How I came to Krishna Consciousness. That is grains, vegetables, milk products and fruits. Family man is very welcome as devotee of Krishna. I had decided to join the devotees, and to join any organization, I thought, one needed to fill out an application. amoung the Head Gods for a reasion. And you can have all the family members join in the kirtans and help cook for Krishna and in this way you can make your home into a temple and get that special spiritual atmosphere in your home also. Because of experiencing this transcendental pleasure the devotee has no interest in sex except for the purpose of bringing children into the world who he will train as devotees of Krishna. Topic Replies Created Last reply; How Is It Viewed? What are the ways at present in which one can give 50% of his income for Krishna Consciousness as ordered by Srila Prabhupada? Here at the Krishna Consciousness Society, our mission is to promote the elevation of consciousness by offering you a dynamic & engaging platform that appeals to people from all walks of life! A few days after the festival at Juhu ended, I sat down and composed an application for membership in ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Guiding Thousands to the Supreme Perfection The ocean did not even consider her appeal. They should better consider His instructions and, instead of seeking to be considered humble and meek, should refrain from criticizing the followers of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who engage in preaching. People are already intoxicated by material enjoyment, and if they indulge in further intoxication, what chance is there for self-realization? And ultimately he will see that there is no happiness in this family life and will retire from family life with strong determination to make further spiritual advancement. I don’t know like I wanna feel that eternal happiness. You can donate money for printing Prabhupada’s books, but you can preach yourself also, purchase the books and distribute them, that is better. (Bg 18.66). You can not expect happiness in the material world from family life. I agree with them. The sweetest taste was the happiness of sharing Krishna consciousness. Women must get married. i wonder, does KRSNA love me? There may be so many imperfections in doing our duty, but that does not mean we should give up our duty. Krishna consciousness is a state of awareness in which an individual acts in complete harmony with the Divine or the ultimate reality of Krishna. So just become a pure devotee of Krishna where ever you are. These were finally brought to the West by Srila Prabhupada, Bhaktivedanta Manor´s founder. So please tell me am i wrong if i am not practical. That is why I am being careful to stay in devotee association and ask the Lord everyday to … But that happens in the material world and we can not be very surprised. When we cook for Krishna we must use foods in the mode of goodness. CHANT: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy! This may seem difficult, but it is absolutely necessary if you are to advance on the path of Krishna consciousness. That is the way it is. Hare Krishna Prabhu Give it a try, and you'll see your enthusiasm and motivation in Krishna consciousness multiply. That will be your perfection. Social Networking for Hare Krishnas KrishnaConnect is a Social Network for Hare Krishna devotees. So please chant the Hare Krishna mantra at least 16 rounds a day, follow the four regulative principles [no illicit sex, no meat eating, no gambling and no intoxication] and read Srila Prabhupada’s books at least 1-2 hours a day. There is no actual pleasure in this and it will simply entangle us more and more in the clutches of maya…. The cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is explained here very nicely. Everything can be used for Krishna, and in Bhagavad-gita you will see Krishna is calling marriage vivaha-yajna. Bhaktivedanta Manor is the largest UK centre of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). These are all in the mode of goodness and can be offered to Krishna. This is the secret of success for one advancing in Krsna consciousness. HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founded the Hare Krishna Movement in 1966 in New York. Similarly, Narottama dasa Thakura and other great acaryas like Madhvacarya, Ramanujacarya and others accepted many thousands of disciples to induce them to render devotional service. Thank you for posting wonderful articles like this! Login to post new content in the forum. It is just like the Christian Church! Marriage is expensive and like… really hard to deal with. Similarly, one should not partake in gambling and unnecessarily agitate the mind. I don’t know if my family will allow it or not. In only 11 years he spread the movement all over the world. One only has to follow the instruction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra and instruct relatives and friends in the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. “The brahmana Kurma begged Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, “My dear Lord, kindly show me favor and let me go with You. We see this in the case of the great Vaisnava acharya in our disciplic succession, Srila Narottam Das Thakur who prays as follows in one of his songs: ​​​​​ hā hā prabhu nityānanda, premānanda sukhī kṛpābalokana koro āmi boro duḥkhī "My dear Lord Nityānanda, You are always joyful in spiritual bliss. There is nothing happening on this planet more important than this. I’m a house wife I love my husband a lot but I betrayed my husband i spelt with many men just becos my husband cheated me and he left me no where I also did the same thing.now I’m living with my husband but my husband Always fights with me that I’m prostitute..plis help me i didn’t do anything meanfully now I’m regretting it .plis tell me how will i come out from this sin and how can I become god devotee. That is, one should stay at home, chant the Hare Krsna mantra and preach the instructions of Krsna as they are given in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. Service. Email: KCSoc@city.ac.uk. Since You always appear very happy, I have come to You because I am most unhappy. In that way there will be no prostitution in society. And then when we become Krishna conscious we can become the guru for our family or village or whatever and encourage the other people around us to also take to Krishna consciousness…, If I don\’t want children (which I do not) and if I cannot have sex other then to have children… why would I have to get married? Even though I feel nauseous thinking of mundane activities I could easily stagnate in Krishna consciousness. Knowledge of God is only difficult to understand for someone who is absorbed in material consciousness. Wherever he lives, he converts that place into Vrndavana and Navadvipa. Those who are not a part of the solution are part of the problem. Get out of bed before 4:30 in the morning, offer Mangal Aroti, chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day, read Srila Prabhupada’s books and preach. Simply marvellous to have stumbled on these lines of the divine wisdom which help to clarify the best ways of advancing in Krishna Consciousness while striving to follow the teachings from one’s home theatre. But for women they need to be married. There are many nice spices that can be offered to Krishna that have tastes much better than garlic and onions. So because Krishna does not accept food in the mode of passion like garlic and onions he does not cook it for Krishna, and because he only accepts Krishna prasadam, he does not eat anything prepared with garlic and onions. This is just an illusion. • Enrichment to the quality of people’s lives particularly in regard to self-healing, self-discovery and an immersive understanding of Krishna Consciousness • Empowerment to students to share their spiritual understandings with others and ignite a deep sense of purpose and meaning beyond the day-to … It means that just place Lord Krishna in … It may take you on a journey of self-discovery – whether that be of the mind, the body; or the soul. Every woman especially must get married. They need a husband for protection and support. It is not advisable in this Age of Kali to leave one’s family suddenly, for people are not trained as proper brahmacaris and grhasthas. I am pondering your point at many levels. Is it out of the question to take a job in a supermarket where meats and wines are also sold? These works are now available in an English translation and are done very authoritatively to appeal to all classes of men. Join Krishna Consciousness Society is a platform which brings together deep thinkers and spiritual seekers for interactive seminars, refreshing retreats and association of like-minded people. This is an opportunity for everyone. Join us for weekly “Think Out Loud” sessions as well as a few getaways at amazing spiritual retreat destinations around the UK, Europe and the world. i am no virgin, nor am i a strict vegetarian. Other transcendentalists may achieve impersonal Brahman realization, for this is easier than understanding Krishna. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said: “Instruct everyone to follow the orders of Lord Sri Krsna as they are given in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. KCSOC (Krishna Consciousness Society) is all about exploring this dimension – and more! i have sinned so much already in my young life, will KRSNA still give me a chance to love HIM? The Krsna consciousness movement is trying to elevate human society to the perfection of life by pursuing the method described by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in His advice to the brahmana Kurma. Yes. Thus one can become a spiritual master and be freed from the contamination of material life. A few days after the festival at Juhu ended, I sat down and composed an application for membership in ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness). You must give up SENSE GRATIFICATION because that's what keeps us stuck in this material world. I have been in conscious of lord Krishna Paramadma for long time. feel it in lips,.. it’s sweet like nectar! Hunter, you have given great points and I heartily agree. The prospective devotee, therefore, likes to hear about Krishna consciousness and to hear the chanting of Hare Krishna. Man may remain brahmacary but woman must get married. I feel so happy when I am in a temple and as soon as I get out from there, it just feels so different. But I pray god with my regular poojas for peaceful life. Krishna is the Supreme Person, but at the same time He … All these things you can learn by reading Srila Prabhupada’s books. The only way you can be in the same world as the materialists is by becoming a materialist. The Appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva Play — New Govardhana, Australia May 1991. In her old age the woman is protected by her grown children. While on His tour, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would spend the night at a temple or on the roadside. One should also refrain from sinful activities—illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling and intoxication. Garuda was very pleased by the determination of the small sparrow, and he promised to help. Unknown. Then move to the next bead and repeat the process. The news of her activity spread, and at last Garuda, the gigantic bird carrier of Lord Visnu, heard it. This is very necessary. It does not matter whether one lives in a holy place like Vrndavana, Navadvipa or Jagannätha Puri or in the midst of European cities, where the materialistic way of life is very prominent. Zoom presentation: Krishna consciousness – most liberal and most conservative at the same time; Zoom presentation: Krishna consciousness – most liberal and most conservative at the same time ... Drop me a note if you want to join, use Facebook messenger or email. Thanks & Best Regards, A chance for you to unwind and relax. I don’t know if Bhakta Chris will see this but hopefully he will and reply. So you have a duty to support your family, so you need to do some work, and if there is some imperfection in that work it does not mean you should give up the work. Weare none of us here to change all things in rthe Matrix of our existential reality …which clearly we are not being empowered to do…but we can change our own selves by coming to certain realizations.and constantly seeking Sri Krishna’s guidance and direction to help us navigate in the Matrix of our interactions in the Dharma. I don’t know what to do? Those who are not a part of the solution are part of the problem. As far as garlic and onions they are foods in the mode of passion and as such can not be offered to Lord Krishna. Actually we are not these material bodies and there is no difference in Krishna consciousness for a man and Krishna consciousness for a woman. By the grace and God and my spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, I have been blessed with the formula of how we can have perfect peace throughout our nation and indeed all over the world. I actually want to join krishna consciousness movement because I want to be around devotees and spent my life chanting krishna’s name It is a form of Bhakti yoga (or devotional service) in which the purpose is to devote one's thoughts, actions and worship to pleasing Krishna, who some consider to be the supreme god. Im very much spiritually inclined and peace be unto you all who love KRSNA and all who are lost in this big wide world, o dear eloise u being human ought to commit mistakes but being child of lord krishna no need to worry dont repeat the error. ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. being a young american woman, i feel up to my eyeballs in material sins. The Krishna consciousness movement is fully dedicated to saving the people from their precarious condition. lol. This is the instruction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu advised the brahmana not to be too eager to give up family life. Is it important for a woman to get married even if she has no desires? We are openly inviting all compassionate souls to join this Krishna consciousness movement. So the point is a devotee of Krishna will only accept Krishna prasadam. I want my life to be good, but it is so hard to let go of everything i am comfortable in and give my life to KRSNA. All we need to do is to become Krishna conscious wherever we happen to be. So religious marriage allows a person to associate with a woman and have children and a family life which is within Krishna consciousness. If one simply follows the instructions of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, under the guidance of His representative, and chants the Hare Krsna mantra, teaching everyone as far as possible the same principle, the contamination of the materialistic way of life will not even touch him. So many great devotees of Krishna have been family men. I felt as if Krsna would never accept me. i am always in some other world. He never cooks for himself. The thing is to become Krishna conscious. There are many sahajiyas who decry the activities of the six Gosvamis—Srila Rupa, Sanatana, Raghunatha dasa, Bhatta Raghunatha, Jiva and Gopala Bhatta Gosvamis—who are the personal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and who enlightened society by writing books on devotional service. And take whatever service your wife and family can offer to assist you in this otherwise just ignore them and get on with becoming a pure devotee of Krishna. I trust HIM, I love HIM, but i am afraid. So kindly do not remain a bystander. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Please accept my humble obeisances That is because without the ointment of the vibration of Her name's nither Krishna nor Rama will ever become much inclined to open their hearts & or minds up to being of any positive assistance to the chanter. Please read them. You will become very dear to the Supreme Lord, and your spiritual perfection of going back to home, back to Godhead will be guaranteed. It is a purificatory process. Pls suggest me what should I do to be engaged. In the beginning we can only appreciate that Krishna is in the temple but later on we can appreciate Krishna everywhere. A woman is always under the care of a man, in her childhood she is under the care of her father, then she is under the care of her husband and later on under the care of her grown sons. What is the use of smoking and drinking tea and coffee? She couldn’t see how naturally the path of my life led to this spiritual doorway. That is what I have done, and I can tell you right now, it really works! And then when we become Krishna conscious we can become the guru for our family or village or whatever and encourage the other people around us to also take to Krishna consciousness… Chant Hare Krishna and be happy! If a devotee follows the instructions of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, he lives in the company of the Lord. We don’t want to do that. hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare Why should one indulge in unnecessary meat-eating and maintain horrible slaughterhouses? having very blessings of each and every God( Ram,Kali,Hanuman,Sai baba, Krishna,Murugan,Ganesha etc) and all these gods came in my life at every stage of my life and taught me dharmic deeds like Helping poor, think of only people below you, never think higher status people, you will get only insult.Do your duty with hard work which never fails. Does illicit sex mean sex outside marriage or also sex within marriage for pleasure? Do you like music? But Im also born as human. One has to become purified at home by chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra and preaching the principles enunciated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. One of ur Follower. Bhakti, Active Engagement. No. Srila Gurudeva, The great devotee Dhruva Mah, This Man is Bewildered By the grace of our spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, we have been blessed with the formula by which all of the world's problems can solved. Chanting Hare Krishna is all auspicious for everyone at every time. Women need protection. We but feebly..and imperfectly understand the Dhamna ior spiritual laws and must ever seek divine guidance relying on our connectedness with the source rather than the sometimes flimsy links with a potentially wayward Guru. please help me in this?? So kindly do not remain a bystander. It is very simple thing. One can remain comfortably in his residence. So the sparrow decided to dry up the ocean. It is supposed to be grhastha-ashram. Madhudvisa dasa World's Leading Self-Realization system What is The International Society For Krishna Consciousness? You can also make a temple for Krishna in your home. 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