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Sri Nam is Equal to Sri Kåñëa, Please Never Forget. Dedicated to A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupäda. Who so boldly and confidently said, Every Thing Is in My Books”. “My books will be the law-books for the next 10,000 years.” He lives Forever by His Divine Instructions. And his Follower Lives with Him. I offer my respectful obeisance’s unto His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupäda, who is very dear to Lord Kåñëa, having taken shelter at His lotus feet. Our respectful obeisance’s are unto you, O spiritual master, servant of Bhaktisiddhänta Sarasvaté Öhäkura Gosvämé Mahäräja Prabhupäda . You are kindly preaching the message of Lord Caitanya deva and delivering the Western countries, which are filled with impersonalism and voidism. O most munificent incarnation. You are Kåñëa Himself appearing as Çré Kåñëa Caitanya Mahäprabhu. You have assumed the golden color of Srimati Radharani. and You are widely distributing pure love of Kåñëa. We offer our respectful obeisance’s unto You. I offer my respectful obeisance’s unto Lord Kåñëa, who is the worship able Deity for all Brähmaëas the well-wisher of the cows and the Brähmaëas and the benefactor of the whole world. I offer my repeated obeisance’s to the Personality of Godhead, known as Kåñëa and Govinda. I offer my respectful obeisance’s unto Lord Çré Kåñëa Caitanya Mahäprabhu, Lord Nityänanda Prabhu, Çré Advaita Äcärya Prabhu, Çré Gadädhara Paëòit , Çréväsa Thakur , and all the devotees of Lord Caitanya. om ajïäna-timirändhasya jïänäïjana-çaläkayä cakñur unmélitaà yena tasmai çré-gurave namaù çré-caitanya-mano-'bhéñöaà sthäpitaà yena bhü-tale svayaà rüpaù kadä mahyaà dadäti sva-padäntikam I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the torch of knowledge. I offer my respectful obeisances unto him. When will Çréla Rüpa Gosvämé Prabhupäda, who has established within this material world the mission to fulfill the desire of Lord Caitanya, give me shelter under his lotus feet? [Çré Guru Praëäma] vande 'haà çré-guroù çré-yuta-pada-kamalaà çré-gurun vaiñëaväàç ca çré-rüpaà sägrajätaà saha-gaëa-raghunäthänvitaà taà sa-jévam sädvaitaà sävadhütaà parijana-sahitaà kåñëa-caitanya-devaà çré-rädhä-kåñëa-pädän saha-gaëa-lalitä-çré-viçäkhänvitäàç ca I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master and unto the feet of all Vaiñëavas. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of Çréla Rüpa Gosvämé along with his elder brother Sanätana Gosvämé, as well as Raghunätha Däsa and Raghunätha Bhaööa, Gopäla Bhaööa, and Çréla Jéva Gosvämé. I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Kåñëa Caitanya and Lord Nityänanda along with Advaita Äcärya, Gadädhara, Çréväsa, and other associates. I offer my respectful obeisances to Çrématé Rädhäräëé and Çré Kåñëa along with Their associates, Çré Lalitä and Viçäkhä. [Maìgaläcaraëa] he kåñëa karuëä-sindho déna-bandho jagat-pate gopeça gopikä-känta rädhä-känta namo 'stu te O my dear Kåñëa, You are the friend of the distressed and the source of creation. You are the master of the gopés and the lover of Rädhäräëé. I offer my respectful obeisances unto You. [Çré Kåñëa Praëäma] tapta-käïcana-gauräìgi rädhe våndävaneçvari våñabhänu-sute devi praëamämi hari-priye I offer my respects to Rädhäräëé whose bodily complexion is like molten gold and who is the Queen of Våndävana. You are the daughter of King Våñabhänu, and You are very dear to Lord Kåñëa. [Çré Rädhä Praëäma] väïchä-kalpa-tarubhyaç ca kåpä-sindhubhya eva ca patitänäà pävanebhyo vaiñëavebhyo namo namaù [Vaiñëava Praëäma] I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiñëava devotees of the Lord who can fulfill the desires of everyone, just like desire trees, and who are full of compassion for the fallen souls. çré kåñëa caitanya prabhu nityänanda çré advaita gadädhara çréväsädi-gaura-bhakta-vånda offer my obeisances to Çré Kåñëa Caitanya, Prabhu Nityänanda, Çré Advaita, Gadädhara, Çréväsa and all others in the line of devotion. “Dear master, kindly enlighten us in transcendental knowledge, which may act as a torchlight by which we may cross the dark nescience of material existence.” (Srimad-bhagavatam 4.31.7). “Because you are great personalities, you can give me real knowledge. I am as foolish as a village animal like a pig or dog because I am merged in the darkness of ignorance. Therefore, please ignite the torch of knowledge to save me.” (Srimad-bhagavatam 6.16.16). Hare Kåñëa hare Kåñëa, Kåñëa Kåñëa hare hare. Hare rama hare rama, rama rama, hare hare. Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa he Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa he Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa rakña mäm Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa pähi mäm Räma Räghava Räma Räghava Räma Räghava rakña mäm
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The Origin of the Jiva Controversy in Vrindavana 1963-1996

By Kundali & Satyanarayana dasa

By Kundali Dasa

In Order of Date Posted (Descending)

The Two Divisions of Maya. 22/09/01
Is Bhakti a Science?.22 01 01

Segment 1: What is Bhakti? 

Segment 2: Objectivity  Or Subjectivity.

Segment 3: Faith/Doubt.       

Segment 4: The True Basis of Reality.  

Segment 5: Matter is Not the True Basis of Reality, but Consciousness; and Consciousness Implies Being          

Segment 6: How Does Bhakti Propose to do What Conventional Science Can Only Infer?

Segment 7: Are the Laws of the Science of Bhakti Certain?           

Segment 8: Certainty/Uncertainty.

BY Swami B.G. Narasingha,
By Upendranath Dasa

In Order of Date Posted (Descending)

The Tragedy of All Great Religions, and Thus of ISKCON, 23/09/09

The Tragedy of All Great Religions, and Thus of ISKCON; is That After the Founder’s Disappearance, the Original Intent of the Founder is Forgotten; Prabhupada Called it “Churchianity”.

 

Segment 01: We Are Not Against Religions as Such 

Segment 02: Rationalization: The Counterfeit of Reason

 

Segment 03: Authoritarian Religion or Sheep Nature and Human Nature 

Segment 04: The Double Standard

Segment 05: Sin and the Response to It, & the Result of This Kind of Contrition

Segment 06: The Main Qualification for Getting Ahead

Segment 07: Humanitarian Religion

Segment 08: The True Heroes of the Human Race

Segment 9: A Social Order that Develops Reason

Segment 10: The Authoritarian/Masochistic Character

Segment 11: The Result

Segment 12: Conclusion

Segment 13: ISKCON Book Banning

Dogma Verse Science, 23/06/18

Segment 1: The Process of Krishna Consciousness is Scientific” not dogmatic

Segment 2: We Have Heard Repeatedly That This Path is a Science, But How Scientific Are We in Our Approach?

Segment 3: In preaching Krishna Consciousness There Can be no Question of Compromise, But There is Tact

Segment 4: The False Security of Running With the Herd

Segment 5: We Should all Become Adept Philosopher-Scientists and Sift the Data Ourselves

Congeniality and The Three Modes, by Upendranath Dasa 23/06/16

Segment 1: In an authoritarian System Groupthink is Practiced Instead of Collegiality

Segment 2: We Have to Give Up the Association of Rajo-guna and Tamo-guna. Then There is Question of Progress. Otherwise, it is Simply a Bluff

Segment 3: The Crux of the Problem Facing Us Was a Loss of Fellowship Among Srila Prabhupada’s Disciples

The Komala and Madhyama Divide, by Upendranath Dasa 23/06/12

Segment 1: Bhaktivinoda Thakura makes a distinction between two kinds of mindsets of two kinds of spiritual seekers, the komala shraddha and the madhyama adhikari

Segment 2: A madhyama, seeks other madhyamas for association to discuss the Absolute Truth

A Class of Critical Thinkers, by Upendranath Dasa 23/06/10
 Segment 1: The highest truth is reality distinguished from illusion for the welfare of all. Such truth uproots the threefold miseries

Segment 2: There is no way for all to be leaders.  The leaders will be a small percentage of the population. No more than 2%.   Moreover, the majority; the masses, are the followers

Segment 3: They first are attached to an idea, find something in the wide range of scripture, or commentaries, that seems to support their attachment, convince themselves, that they have “philosophized”, and go forward from there

 
To my Godbrothers/Sisters & Followers of Srila Prabhupada: “The Answers Lies Within, 223/06/09

Segment 1: Srila Prabhupada warned us that the Greatest Threat to a Spiritual Institution is From Within; and therefore, I extrapolate, that warning, and say that the Greatest Theart to Your Personal Spiritual Life, is the same, whether you are alone or a member of group loosely, or well organized Vaisnavas.  The Greatest Threat, is the same as that which RUINED ISKCON, and that Threat, is From Within Yourself

Segment 2: Deeply Buried Irrational Motivation is Never Obvious to the Individual Harboring It

Segment 3: Authoritarian Dynamics Should be Questioned

Segment 4: It is Easier to Determine Our Condition Than We Realize If one's subjective experience of life in ISKCON falls more in the category of authoritarian dynamics than a humanitarian experience

Another symptom of the humanitarian dynamic is collegiality

In authoritarian dynamics the conclusion is foregone, and all discussion is a token gesture

Segment 5: Conclusions Part 1: ISKCON and the Majority of its Followers Have a “SPOT”, or Have “DIRT”, or Have “MUD”, and Possibly Have “SHIT” on their FACE, so to Speak; and That Fact you can Take to the Bank!

Segment 6: Conclusions Part 2: This has been a humble, yet bold attempt to “distinguish reality, from the illusion, that has overcome the leaders of ISKCON, and also to aid the innocent rank and file devotees who support ISKCON, in waking up from their “coma”.

"Preach in English" 23/05/06

Segment 1: Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Instructs Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada, to Take Charge of Lord Caitanya’s Movement

Segment 2: Srila Prabhupada Meets His Spritual Master

Segment 3: Srila Prabhupada Establishes His Business Headquarters at Allahabad

Segment 4: Srila Prabhupada Starts BTG in 1944

Segment 5: Srila Prabhupada Did Not Try to Fix the Gaudiya-math; After the Leader, Asked Him to Leave the Allahabad Temple That he Established

Segment 6: How did Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada Preach?

Segment 7: What is The Definition of Truthfulness, According to Srila Prabhupada, & What is the Meaning of “Being Humble”?

Segment 8: Who do Gaudiya Vaisnavas “Preachers” Like to Preach to the Most?

Analysis of Srila Prabhupada's “Direction of Management”, the DOM, 23/06/06

.Segment 01: The DOM Part 1

Segment 02: The DOM Part 2

Segment 03: The DOM Part 3

Segment 04: Removal of Temple Presidents

Segment 05: Elections of GBCs

Segment 06: Srila Prabhupada on Relationship Between The GBC And Temple Management

Segment 07: Srila Prabhupada on Temple President Is Elected

Segment 08: Srila Prabhupada on Removal Of Temple President

Segment 09: Srila Prabhupada On Management In General, Part 1

Segment 10: Srila Prabhupada On Management In General, Part 2

Segment 11: Srila Prabhupada On Management In General, Part 3

Segment 12: Concluding Commentary Part 1

Segment 13: Concluding Commentary Part 2

Segment 14: Concluding Commentary Part 3 .

The Guru & Disciple Should Study Each Other Carefully Before Establishing a Relationship. 22/09/14

Segment 1:  In Finding a Guru, We Cannot Say It Is a Science, If We Use Mystical and or Popularity Criteria, That the Neophyte Student Has No Ability to Verify

Segment 2: If the Guru Makes Himself or Herself Unavailable for Association.

Segment 3: The Process of Mutual Testing of the Spiritual Master and Disciple

Segment 4: The Spiritual Master Tests the Determination of the Candidate for Discipleship

Segment 5: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP). Part 1

Segment 6: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 2

Segment 7: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 3

Segment 8: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 4

Segment 9: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 5

Segment 10: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 6

Segment 11: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 7

Segment 12: Not Accepting Unqualified Persons as Guru or Disciple, & The Story of Anonymous Prabhu, (AP).  Part 8

Segment 13:  Final Commentary

Srila Prabhupada, Vyasa-puja Offering 22/08/20

 2022-08-20 Vyasa-puja Offering By Upendranath Dasa

"They Must be Completely Neglected 22/01/01

Segment 1.    I had very personal dealings with this God brother, and I am speaking from “first-hand” experience.

Segment 2. Such persons, possessed by their passionate strivings, are the worst association.

Evil Doers, Wicked Persons, And Demons. 04/09/23

Part 1: “Free or Should I Say “Easy” Tickets to Vaikuntha?”

Part 2: “Srila Prabhupada Gave Many Warnings For Us to be Aware Of.”

Part 3:  “Hence, Some Questions Naturally Come to Mind.”

Part 4: “Let’s Look at the Definition of the Word’s “Evil” and “Wicked”.

Part 5: “What is More Evil or More Wicked?  Physical Life Mas Murder or Spritual Life Mas Murder?”

Poetry

In Order of Date Posted (Descending)

A Poem Explaining the Reason & Purpose for This Website. By Upendranath Dasa 24 01 01

 For the Distressed, Desirer of Wealth,  Inquisitive, & Those Searching for Knowledge of the Absolute

On November 14, 2023 it Will Have Been 1.45 Billion Seconds, Since Srila Prabhupada's Depafture

 

In India, born a man named Abhay,

With a mission that would pave the way,

For enlightenment, truth, and devotion,

Srila Prabhupada, his deep emotion.

He travelled to the West alone,

Leaving behind all he had known,

With a humble heart and a fiery zeal,

To spread the word, to make it real.

 

With Bhagavad-gita as his guide,

And Krishna consciousness by his side,

He founded a movement, a way of life,

For those seeking peace amid strife.

 

Temples and books he established,

Sacred mantras he chanted,

The Hare Krishna movement he ignited,

A new era of spirituality, soon ignited.

 

His teachings and love continue to inspire,

Millions around the world, whom he did inspire,

Srila Prabhupada, a true spiritual guide,

Whose mission and legacy forever will abide.

 

Oh, readers keen to know the purpose that is true,

Of Saragrahi.Org, that is born anew.

First, I must draw your attention close,

To the reason why I chose,

To revive and enhance this old website,

And bring it once more into the light.

 

Listen closely, for a story of inspiration,

Of a website born anew, with dedication.

The purpose clear, to revive and enhance,

Bringing light to Srila Prabhupada’s glorious dance.

 

It's been 24.8 million minutes,

Since Srila Prabhupada departed;

His breath of Earth's atmosphere, ceased,

Leaving behind a legacy so great.

But his vision of ISKCON does not extend,

To the institution we see today,

In name only does it stay.

Despite 402,00 Hours since Prabhupada’s departure,

His vision of ISKCON will never bend,

And so, this website shines anew,

To guide us all to a purpose true.

 

16,790 Days have come and gone,

Since Srila Prabhupada departed on,

As time went by, it is clear to me,

The world needs his teachings inherently.

Once more, his wisdom we must heed,

For our lives to truly succeed.

 

2,399 Weeks have come and gone,

But Srila Prabhupada’s teachings live on,

And in this time, we have felt a need,

To share his wisdom, for all to heed.

Listen, ye all, both young and old,

562 months have come and gone,

Since Prabhupada bid farewell,

A sage whose wisdom we cling on.

 

Before you delve in deep, my friends,

Recall the reason why I strive,

To keep this website up and running,

And bring truth to all, to thrive.

Prabhupada’s legacy, a shining light,

Guiding souls to truth and peace,

Such wisdom must be shared with might,

For it is a treasure, worth to seize.

 

So let us all, with fervent heart,

Carry on his noble quest,

And spread his teachings far and wide,

Till every soul finds true rest.

 

Inquisitive, reader be inspired to delve in deep,

For this website’s purpose will surely keep,

To bring this truth to all mankind,

A message of love, devotion, and peace divine.

 

In the fringes lurks a tiny spark,

Of Prabhupada's mission, now dark.

Its leaders and their subordinates,

Are corrupt, immoral, unethical, and dishonest.

Crooked, shady, deceitful, and false,

They are untruthful, duplicitous, and double-crossed.

Two-faced, tricky, and wicked too,

Evil, depraved, malevolent, and malicious through and through.

They are murderers, assassins, sinners, and Vaisnava Aparadhadis.

Described as demons, asuras, and rakshasas in scriptures akin.

May the Lord above guide us through,

And save us from the grasp of such a treacherous crew.

ISCKON is now dark and grim,

Corruption and abuse seeped within.

Leaders failed to uphold sacred vows,

Victims silenced; justice disavowed.

The media exposed the horror show,

But still, some refuse to let it go.

The leaders and their cohorts,

Must face their inner demons,

For failure to do so,

Leads to fate with outer demon beings.

 

Offences to Srila Prabhupada,

Can they truly make amends?

It seems doubtful in their pursuits,

Driven solely by greed's trends.

 

Eleven who took over his mission,

When questioned for their act,

Their reply was prabhu, only money,

Leaving spirituality in neglect.

 

Can they realize their wrongful ways,

And correct their chosen path?

Or will they stay engulfed in darkness,

Ignoring their moral aftermath?

 

In Prabhupada's footsteps we tread,

With devotion and love in our head,

Our mission is to spread his word,

And make sure his message is heard.

 

But as we journey along this path,

We face many obstacles and wrath,

For corruption has crept in our midst,

And our resolve is put to the test.

 

But we will not falter or fail,

Our efforts will forever prevail,

For we are the sincere disciples and followers of Prabhupada,

And we will not let his legacy fade away.

 

We have exposed the corruption and wrongs,

And strive to correct them in our songs,

With truth and righteousness as our guide,

We will uphold Prabhupada's message with pride.

 

So let us together, as one,

Restore Prabhupada’s Mission, to its former run,

And uphold the good name of our Spiritual Master,

For his teachings shall live on forever after.

 

A new generation brings hope,

With fresh ideas and a wider scope.

They seek to rebuild trust and faith,

To honor the teachings of the Eternal Faith.

 

ISKCON has burned to ashes,

Its spirit is like stone.

It can still rise from the ashes and atone.

For the true essence of its creed,

Is love and compassion, indeed.

 

In Kali Yuga, the age of gold,

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, we hold,

A beacon of love and devotion,

With wisdom and selfless emotion.

 

He preached the Yuga-dharma and the path of Bhakti,

To rid the world of evil and disunity,

For 10,000 years, His teachings will spread far and wide,

Bringing hope to all who abide.

His Golden Age will be filled with grace,

A time of peace and divine embrace,

Where hearts are pure and minds clear,

And souls are free from all fear.

 

Oh, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu,

We bow to thee with gratitude,

For the light you brought to our world,

And the love and joy you unfurled.

 

Oh, cruel fate, how swift thy hand doth move,

To rob us of the one we hold so dear,

As 46 years have swiftly passed from view,

Since Prabhupada left, shedding many a tear.

 

And yet we linger on, in sorrow's hold,

Our grief as fresh as on that fateful day,

With hearts so heavy, burdened and so cold,

Unsure of what to do, or what to say.

 

Should we not honor him in every way?

As his memory echoes through the years,

And in our hearts his teachings still do play,

Filling us with hope and driving out fears.

 

So let us raise our voices and chant the Holy Name,

And vow to keep his teachings bright and true,

For though he is physically gone, his instructions remain,

And we shall carry it 'til our lives are through.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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