Very good tips can try one or few or all down to earth book distribution book distribution simplified. Our sole objective is to assist devotees in their krishna consciousness. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. Book distribution sri sri radha madan gopal temple iskcon. One day after distribution, all the devotees looked as if they were celebrating. Being entrapped hand and foot in material engagements i nevertheless try to please krishna by offering him the fruits of my. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, known colloquially as the hare krishna movement or hare krishnas, is a gaudiya vaishnava hindu religious organisation. Book distribution to colleges, libraries and universities. I learnt many things about book distribution from hg vaisesika prabhu who is considered to be the acharya of book distribution in iskcon.
If this book distribution is managed properly, pushed on with great enthusiasm and determination, and at the same time if our men keep spiritually strong, then the whole world will become krsna conscious. Iskcon destroys a whole generation of devotees lives. Continue this book distribution program very nicely, and at the same time take advantage of these books yourselves. Each month we feed 2500 people at weekly sunday open house programs where visitors, devotees and the general public eat prasad with us. One day when we were going to distribute srila prabhupadas books we had to board iskcon book distribution vehicle and we left the temple by 9. Demonized by iskcon for distributing srila prabhupadas books.
International society for krishna consciousness wikipedia. From a lecture spoken by srila prabhupada radhastami, srimati radharanis appearance day. Perhaps the most unique of srila prabhupadas writings. In his welcome message on the home page, iskcon minister of book distribution vijaya dasa writes, we hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupadabook distribution. However, it does require resources for us to do so. It contains the recipes used by iskcon cooks for both the devotees daily prasadam and for the sunday love feast.
Free books to encourage distribution to the peace movement. This year as part of srila prabhupada book distribution marathon we, devotees from iskcon pune, are organizing value empowerment contest, based on bhagavadgita as it is, in different parts of telangana and maharashtra like. It is popularly known as the hare krishna movement, and was established in 1965 in the usa by srila prabhupada. The publishing arm of iskcon, the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, was established in 1972. Book distribution is such an adventure, says vijaya. My friend senik took me to the hare krishna yerevan center after i got out of the army. Srila prabhupada used to stress a lot on book distribution. Books on the hare krishna movement, iskcon and srila prabhupada. The following excerpts are from sarvabhavana dasas book salted bread. Akola, nizamabad, jagtial, kama reddy, khammam, bodhan, mehaboob nagar, etc. To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. Srila prabhupada has a solution for this society and he wants you to distribute his books. New book distribution website educates and inspires iskcon news. Jan 11, 2014 the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt india invites iskcon devotees to participate in a 2day seminar on the merits of organized book distribution.
Book distribution spiritual quotes by iskcon desire tree. Down to earth book distribution book distribution simplified here are 42 easy ways to help distribute more books. According to srila prabhupadas will, iskcon continued. Our modern commercial kitchen feeds thousands of people on festival days. The bbt, as of january 2009, had printed over 500 million books and magazines in more than 60 languages. Always keep a small book in your purse, bag, or backpack. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The bbt soon became the worlds largest publisher and distributor of books on indian philosophy and religion. Iskcon punjabi bagh, international society for krishna. The tips of the toes of your lotus feet are constantly being worshiped by the glowing radiance emanating from the string of gems known as the upanisads, the crown jewels of all the vedas. Though relatively new to the western world, krishna consciousness is at the heart of indias timeless spiritual culture. We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause. If you love me distribute my books srila prabhupada.
Mar 18, 2011 i agree that some temples are closing. Book distribution at colleges is welcomed by the students and professors alike. Elevate your consciousness to the spiritual platform with these transcendental books and become completely free from all anxiety and suffering. Kindly help me a book of quotes from srila prabhupada on the importance of book distribution. The nectar of book distribution a book by and for iskcon devotees to learn how to distribute srila prabhupadas original books. Kalindi, bhakta govind and other devotees distribute books in the christmas spirit. This was the order given to him by his spiritual master srila bhaktsiddhanta sarasvati thakur and srila prabhupada took this order, if you get money. Vijaya dasa sets up a book table for two days at a variety of universities across america. Hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare.
What is iskcon home iskcon the hare krishna movement. The temple is a place not for eating and sleeping, but as a base from which we send out our soldiers to fight with maya. We hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupada book distribution. I am very glad to hear the book distribution is increasing. Book distribution inspiration by hg radheshyam prabhu. Iskcon school of hard knocks where i am presently doing my postgraduate. Buy foot petals tip toes ball of foot cushions black and other balloffoot cushions at. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
A humble attempt to revive traveling book distribution in denmark hare krishna denmark. Five years ago, i did book distribution in budapest in one of my favorite sankirtan spots, called stop shop, a posh shopping center. A humble attempt to revive traveling book distribution in. Srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. Members of iskcon practice bhaktiyoga in their homes and also worship in temples.
Iskcon follows the teachings of the vedas and the vedic scriptures, including bhagavadgita and the bhagavata purana. Book distribution is the hare krishnas most important activity. Now is the time to distribute the peace formula and srila prabhupadas books. The world is feeling the weight of this hare krishna movement, especially in your. Audio books on srila prabhupadas letters about book distribution english, hindi. In case you are unable to view the ebooks after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to view the pdf documents. Videos related to book distribution for more information on book distribution, kindly visit. Understand the ancient philosophy of india, the vedas, and become liberated and free from anxiety and suffering with these easy to understand comprehensive translations and commentaries on the original sanskrit texts by srila prabhupada, the founderacharaya of iskcon, the hare krishna movement. Written in vrindavan in 1961 in response to an invitation to attend a world conference in japan. Consequently, iskcon new delhi has developed a multifaceted approach to distributing srila prabhupadas books. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Thank you for your kind and generous donation, please enter any amount you would like gift. Very good tips can try one or few or all down to earth book distribution book distribution simplified here are 42 easy ways to help distribute more books.
How can one distribute srila prabhupada jis books on streets. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon is the spiritual institution founded by his divine grace a. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna blog. The huge amounts of books distributed from brooklyn, meanwhile. Here you can read about all the reasons why we distribute books and why everyone should be connected with this endeavour in any way possible. Book distribution every year we organize several exhibitions of valuable books in various organizations, which are based on our rich and diverse culture, promoting human values to combat the evils and vices of the present civilization thereby benefitting the masses, organizations and corporate houses. They also promote bhaktiyoga, or krishna consciousness, through festivals, the performing arts, yoga seminars, public chanting, and the distribution of the societys literatures. A still relatively new website on the art of distributing spiritual books has. Srila prabhupda book marathon in telangana and maharashtra 2016. He said that i have got so many temples and now in calcutta i have got a marble temple, but i would have wished that if by selling marbles i could publish and distribute books. For the past twenty years, however, book distribution came to a complete standstill. I cant believe the things you people made me dodrinking foot juice from. Here you will find book distribution stories, quotes, videos, audio, images, etc. Leading book distributor shares his 6 best tips iskcon.
An inspirational video for the 2017 prabhupada marathon. Oct 08, 2018 srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. But i know for a fact that growth is happening in other areas, and i would respectfully suggest to any iskcon critic that he take certain factors into consideration. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, also known as the hare krishna movement organization, was founded by his divine grace a. First of all, they have a robust team of brahmacari book distributors who go out in pairs every day to various spots in the city to distribute books at traffic lights. Distributing books in foreign languages far east middle east. Iskcon was personally directed by its founderacarya srila prabhupada until his departure on november 14, 1977. That way anytime the conversation goes towards krsna, you can pull out the book, if even just to show them a picture. Autobiography of an american swami by radhanath swami, chasing rhinos with the swami volume 1 by shyamasunda.
Iskcon is an abbreviation of the international society for krishna consciousness. The international society for krishna consciousness iskcon is a worldwide affiliation of bhaktiyoga practitioners. When many of us came under the care and direction of srila prabhupada, during that time in iskcon, 1972 was just about to kick in the incredible expansion and the worldwide spiritual book distribution program. Tips for book distribution by amarendra dasa youtube. The alachua hare krishna temple has been distributing sanctified food to the public for 37 years.
It is scheduled to take place on jan 31,2014 and feb 1, 2014 at iskcon tirupati. The heart of transcendental book distribution prabhupada. We also want to provide them with practical tips they can implement in their. Srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books. There is no doubt about it, to distribute books is our most important activity. On this website you will find accounts of book distributors realizations, videos and audio of book distributors, many adventurous stories of experiences book. This book distribution was my guru maharajas purpose. You are eternally adored by liberated souls, such as narada and sukadeva.
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