IN THIS ISSUE ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ * "Seeking Krishna's Protection" -- Excerpts from a talk by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmastami. * "Origin of the Festival of Janmastami" -- A story told by Sri Krishna to Yudhisthira Maharaja, from Hari-bhakti-vilasa. * Nama-tattva: "Conquering the Unconquerable" -- This verse from the Vishnu Parva...

Activities and stories about Lord Balarama! Lots of fun things to do for children aged 2-18. Here are many stories about Balarama, along with activities about the stories. The story activities were created by the Hare Krishna School in Auckland, New Zealand, under the direction of Prana dasa. There are also dozens of Balarama-centered activities in the areas of scripture, Deity worship,...

* "No Impediments" -- His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada speaks about how there is no expense or difficulty in becoming Krishna conscious. * "Offer Obeisances to Her" -- Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja tells an instructive story from the life of Srila Gour Kishore Das Babaji. * Nama-tattva: "The Lion's Roar" -- This verse from Garuda Purana speaks about the extra...

* "No Use for Twinkling Stars" -- His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada speaks about how fall-downs are not condemned but hypocrisy is. * "Most Unfortunate" -- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur describes how varnashrama can be an impediment for pure devotion. * Nama-tattva: "Different Levels of Vaishnavas" -- Srila Thakur Bhaktivinode speaks about how we can understan...

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Iskcon Prison Ministry Freedom Newsletter for July, August, September 2008

IN THIS ISSUE ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ * "Disturbing Others" -- Srila Thakur Bhaktivinode speaks about how devotees should treat other living entities. * "Preaching the Kirtan of the Lord" -- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur gives instructions to his disciples. * "Our Process of Solving Problems" -- a collage of teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. * Nam...

* "Guru is not a Decoration" -- His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada describes the attitude required in order to approach a guru. * "Not Wanting to Hear Criticism" -- A remembrance of Srila Prabhupada by Sri Gopal Ghosh. * "Govindaya Namah" -- An amusing and instructive story told by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. * NAMA-TATTVA: "The Power of Krishna's Name" -...

ELM Farm report and proposals sept 2007