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Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and Srila Prabhupada By Giriraj Swami
Today marks the anniversary of the birth—the appearance—of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, “the pioneer of the program for benedicting the entire world with Krishna consciousness.” To honor the occasion, I would like to share a short piece I wrote about Srila Bhaktivinoda and Srila Prabhupada. We pray for their continued guidance and mercy.
Reflections on Guru-purnima By Giriraj Swami
Today is Guru-purnima. Srila Prabhupada has explained that the system of honoring the spiritual master is current in all sections of Vedic followers. In the Mayavadi (impersonalist) sects, the disciples offer respect to the spiritual master every year on Guru-purnima.
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami’s Appearance Day By Giriraj Swami
For Gopala Bhatta Gosvami’s appearance day I thought to read a verse and purport about him from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, Chapter Ten, “The Branches of the Caitanya Tree”: TEXT 105 sri gopala bhatta eka sakha sarvottama rupa-sanatana-sange yanra prema-alapana TRANSLATION Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, the forty-seventh branch, was one of the great and exalted branches of the tree. He always engaged in discourses about love of Godhead in the company of Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami.
Visvarupa-mahotsava and Srila Prabhupada’s Sannyasa By Giriraj Swami
Today is Visvarupa-mahotsava, the date on which Lord Caitanya’s older brother, Visvarupa, tooksannyasa, the renounced order of life. And on the same date some four hundred and fifty years later, our own spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, also accepted sannyasa. According to Vedic scripture, Lord Caitanya is Krsna Himself, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, come in the present age in the role of a devotee.
Death and Dying in the Vedic Tradition
Giriraj Swami – TRANSCEND Media Service A talk by Giriraj Swami to the doctors and nurses of San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine in 2005. It is a great pleasure for me to address you all here, especially because this hospice is recognized as one of the best and largest in the world and as the global leader in hospice education.
10 photos that prove Hardik Pandya’s fiancé Natasa Stankovic is a beach babe - Times of India
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Akshay Kumar: Overwhelmed with response to 'Good Newwz' - Times of India
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Pooja Hegde wants to be a Christmas caroller - Times of India
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Photos: Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey are all smiles as they make an appearance at the screening of 'Chhapaak' - Times of India
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Sushmita Sen post for her beau Rohman Shawl on his birthday will melt your hearts; calls him her "rohmance" - Times of India
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We can't stop gushing over Deepika Padukone's look for 'Chhapaak' promotions - Times of India
Deepika Padukone is currently promoting her upcoming film 'Chhapaak' on various platforms. The trailer and the songs received a lot of love from the audience. The actress has been sharing her looks for her promotional events on her Instagram .
Priyanka Chopra shares pictures from her beach vacation with her hubby and their friends - Times of India
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Ranveer Singh turns into 'Angrezo Ke Zamaane Ke Jailer' from 'Sholay'; don't miss this funny video - Times of India
Apart from stellar performances, Ranveer Singh is also known for his quirky fashion statements and his energy! The actor loves to treat his fans with his looks for the events and pictures with his ladylove Deepika Padukone . And today, he revived an iconic film character played by veteran character actor Asrani in 'Sholay' in a video. Dressed up as the jailer he recited the iconic dialogue 'Angrezo Ke Zamane Ke Jailer'.
Photos: Ananya Panday looks pretty in a white hoodie as she gets snapped outside a studio in the city - Times of India
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