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#August17, Issue No. 12

Festival Darshan
Srila Prabhupada
Appearance Day

Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra

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Happy Devotees More Devotees

Science of Krishna Consciousness 3 BITS of Success 11

Mahat Sanga 4 Outreach sets in 12

Mega Seva Opportunity 5

Remembering our Founder Acarya 6

Devotional Farewell 7

Vaishnava Appreciation 8

Walking in the footsteps of Lord Chaitanya

Mahaprabhu 9

Thank you very much ... 9

The selfless nature of devotees is amazing 10

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 Science of Krishna Consciousness
[SB 1.16.25-30 January 21, 1974, Honolulu]
So tad-vijnrtha
sa gurum evbhigacchet. So
there, how to learn from
guru, that is also stated. Tad
viddhi: try to learn from
him. Tad viddhi
praiptena. First of all
surrender yourself. You
cannot go to any person for
learning anything where there is no sense of
surrender. I accept a guru, but in my mind I
remain independent, "Oh, why shall I abide by the
orders of guru?" that means there is no surrender.
There is no surrender. It is false. It is just to
satisfy some motive, but that will not help. If you
have got any duplicity in your mind, then you'll
never be successful in any field of activities. So
the process is... Tad viddhi praiptena [Bg.
4.34]. Must be surrendered. Praipta means
praka-rpea nipta. And therefore, unless you
find somebody where you can fully surrender,
don't accept guru. That is cheating.
Unless you are fully confident that "I am
surrendering to this person. He is... Actually he is
superior to me. He can give proper knowledge..."
So therefore the process is before accepting a guru,
one must hear him at least for one year. Then the
business is nice. Because the business is tad viddhi
praiptena [Bg. 4.34]: one must be prepared to
surrender. So unless that character is there,
surrendering, how he can become his disciple? It
is not possible. Simply chant Hare Ka mantra.
This will clarify your heart. Then you can
understand who is guru, where to surrender,
where to take lesson. In this way we can make...
Haphazardly, if we accept, then there will be
failure.
Sevonmukhe hi jihvdau svayam eva sphuraty
ada. If you want to know what is God, then the
other service, sev. Sevonmukhe hi jihvdau. And
that service begins from the tongue. Now,
generally when we think of service, we think of
our hand and legs, that "By..., I can render service
with my hands, with my legs."
No. The science of understanding Godthe
service begins with the tongue. Just see.
Ata r-ka-nmdi na bhaved grhyam
indriyai [Cc. Madhya 17.136].
Therefore... Just like we are chanting Hare Ka,
but we cannot understand what is the meaning of
Hare Ka. We cannot understand. Nmdi. Na
bhaved grhyam indriyai. Indriyai means the
senses. There are so many people are hearing this
sound vibration, but why they're not becoming
Ka conscious? Because there is no sev, there
is no service. Therefore it is said, ata
r-ka-nmdi na bhaved grhyam indriyai.
But how it will be perceived by the indriyas?
Sevonmukhe hi jihvdau. By service. And
wherefrom the service begins? It begins jihvdau,
beginning with the tongue, beginning with the
tongue. This is the service.
So it is a great science, how
by tongue... Actually, our this
Ka consciousness
movement is to teach people
how to engage the tongue in
the service of the Lord. This
is Ka consciousness. We
are requesting everyone,
"Chant Hare Ka." That is beginning with
tongue. "And take prasdam and go home."
That's all. Philosophy later on. Philosophy later
on. Because, unless one has got clear brain,
unless has actually the senses, purified, one
cannot take the lessons of the Ka
consciousness movement. Therefore in the
beginning we do not ask anybody, outsider, that
"Read Bhagavad-gt or..." No. "Please come,
chant with us Hare Ka." That is required.
Chant Hare Ka and you will feel. You'll feel.
Because this method will cleanse your heart. The
more you chant Hare Ka mah-mantra, the
more you become fit to understand the
philosophy of Ka consciousness. So anyone
who will stop chanting, he will be a victim of
my. Always remember it.
 Mahat Sanga

80 devotees attended the Gaur Bhakta Vrinda camp. We were fortunate to have the association of HH Radhanath
Swami Maharaj in Srimad Bhagavatam and evening Maha Satsang classes. HG Krishnanand Prabhu and
HG Radheshyam Prabhu also gave their association. HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj prepared our consciousness
for Janmastami by beautifully narrating Krishna lila. He defined Humility as acting for the pleasure of Krishna
without ulterior motives. The effect of hearing, chanting does not fructify without proper service attitude. Bhakti
means dancing to the dictation of Krishna. Tolerating difficulties doesnt mean we dont feel but we carry with
integrity in Bhakti in all situations. HG Krishnanand Prabhu elaborately answered the questions posed by various
devotees. He told that one should chant with lips, hear with ears and cry for mercy through the heart. One should
beg for mercy with the same eagerness as one eagerly stands in queue for prasadam. He urged the devotees to
intensify sadhana when they are young and cautioned that once they enter the next ashram, they will not be able
to devote extra time for sadhana. HG Radheshyam Prabhu explained the tattva of each of the personalities in the
Panca Tattva. He told the two qualities in pure devotees that attract Krishna are
a. exclusive desire to love and serve Krishna forgoing the desire for yogic perfection, liberation etc.
b. causeless and unlimited compassion for the suffering souls in the world.
 Mega Seva Opportunity

240 devotees from 22 VOICEs Barsana YOGA, BhuVaikunta YOGA, COEP, GGD VOICE, Hyd YOGA,
I2IT YOGA, JSPM VOICE, Loni VOICE, Mayapur VOICE, Mithila YOGA, RKB YOGA, RVC YOGA, SAE
VOICE, SRM VOICE, Tolani VOICE, Vasavi VOICE, VIIT VOICE, VIT VOICE and Wagholi VOICE
rendered a variety of services spanning over a period of 3 days Maharashtra Janmastami, ISKCON
Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day in 20 Departments Kitchen, Prasadam serving,
Carnamrit Distribution, Parking, Preaching stall, Mahaprasad distribution, Value Education stall etc. We
express our deep gratitude to our temple managers by awarding us with varieties of services.

HoDs comments 40 VOICE/YOGA devotees served with great commitment, determination &
enthusiasm. All stayed till 1 AM. Great support. Very responsible. Heavy-duty performance. Served to full
satisfaction.

Pranit Prabhu (RVC YOGA)

On Janmastami, our VOICE devotees went to ISKCON Chennai and rendered a wide variety of services
viz. sabji cutting, vehicle parking, cooking and prasadam serving. Devotees very enthusiastically served
till midnight and celebrated the appearance of the Lord.

. Vishal Prabhu (IITM VOICE)

 Remembering our Founder Acarya

All devotees formed various teams and very enthusiastically cooked 34 bhoga items. Devotees also wrote
wonderful offerings to Srila Prabhupada and offered them in the form of a compiled book. Devotees read out
their offerings and expressed their gratitude, commitments, services seeking the blessings of Srila Prabhupada.

. Vishal Prabhu (IITM VOICE)

We celebrated Srila Prabhupada Vyaspuja in Mithila YOGA. All the devotees participated with great
enthusiasm and many other guests also joined. HG Madhav Seva Prabhu explained about importance of
Vyaspuja. Devotees expressed their gratitude to Srila Prabhupada did for them and sought his blessings so that
they can be freed from ignorance and become serious and steady in Krishna consciousness. The celebration
ended with grand feast including kachoris and gulab jamun.

Sriram Prabhu (Mithila YOGA)

Offerring to Srila Prabhupada

Famous Varkari saint Tukaram says Translation -

I bow down to the one who walks his talk. I'll clean the space in front of
his house with my own body, I'll become a slave to him. As his slave I'll

stand in front of him with folded hands (waiting for orders; to serve him)

He is Godly to me and I'll worship his lotus feet

Above quality is very much evident in the life of Srila Prabhupada. There is no difference in his actions and his
words.

One time one disciple of Srila Prabhupada asked him What should we do Srila Prabhupada when we are
feeling stressed? Prabhupada replied We should chant Hare Krishna loudly on beads.

After some time Srila Prabhupada got a call regarding Juhu land incidents and the disciple saw Srila Prabhupada
in anxiety. At that time Srila Prabhupada took his beads and started chanting Hare Krishna.

On this very auspicious day I beg for Srila Prabhupadas mercy to follow his instructions. And as Tukaram
Maharaj said, I may be used as a humble servant in the movement of Srila Prabhupada in the mood of Servant of
Servant.

Krishna Prabhu (Mithila YOGA)

Devotional Farewell
On 12th August, we celebrated the TAPAS SAPAT festival for the seven devotees Ananthsai Prabhu, Naveen
Prabhu, Chiranjeevi Prabhu, Shobanadri Prabhu, Maruti Prabhu, Brijesh Prabhu, Mahesh Prabhu, Banu Prabhu
and Pavan Prabhu. The program started with a wonderful kirtan. Then the devotees were glorified about their
vaishnav qualities and the services they rendered. They also expressed their gratitude and offered advice to the
current inmates. Our EEE HoD Sudareshwaran Sir was also present. He is a great support to VOICE activities
and is also a regular visitor to VOICE. One of the devotees parents also attended this festival. They appreciated
our efforts to follow a pure lifestyle amidst the modern culture where youth doesnt have any proper direction.

Janardhan Prabhu (SRKD VOICE)

 Vaishnava Appreciation
On 24th August we celebrated Vaisnava Glorification festival for 9 devotees. Before the start of the festival
devotees performed drama in preparation for the upcoming Radhastami. Devotees enacted the instances where
Srimati Radharani comes to give shade to Raghunath Das gosvami when he was absorbed in chanting the Holy
names at Radha kund and Radharani coming and cooking sweet rice for Rupa and Sanatan Gosvami. Devotees
relished remembering Radharani and nature of Her love for devotees.

Below are the names of the devotees and the qualities they were appreciated for-

Ruthvik Prabhu Strong faith and dependence on association of devotees

Vishweshwara
Wonderful services in kitchen and desire to please the devotees
Prabhu
Jayanth Prabhu Loving relationships with all the devotees, always giving gifts and prasad
Subodh Prabhu Exemplary practice his family members also became devotees
.
Aditya Prabhu Humble disposition and readiness to accept corrections
Sarath Prabhu Simple innocent faith on Krishna and devotees, always taking guidance
Krishna
Gratitude and appreciation for devotees, eagerness to serve
Kishore Prabhu
Deepak Prabhu Great taste for hearing and applying the philosophy
Teja Prabhu Attention to details in services and sincerely taking guidance
Vishal Prabhu (IITM VOICE)
 Walking in the footsteps of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Nakul and Arjun group devotees went on a yatra to Vijayawada, Kovvur and Mangalagiri under the guidance
of HG Amal Mahaprabhu Prabhu. Mangalgiri is the place where Lord Nrsimhadev is worshipped by constantly
offering jaggery water. Devotees visited the places where Lord Chaitanya travelled and relished discussing
Krishna katha with Ramananda Raya.

Vishal Prabhu (IITM VOICE)

Thank you very much ...

I am Maruthi, passed out from SRKD VOICE this year. I faced serious health problems and was hospitalized in
November 2016. Devotees of SRKD VOICE helped me in many ways. I would like to mention few

1. Initially my parents became very angry and chastised the devotees with no reason. Despite that Brijesh
Prabhu, Sekhar Prabhu, Rama Chiranjeevi Prabhu, Sobhanadri Prabhu, Mahesh Prabhu dealt with them politely
and maturely that later they developeed nice relationship with devotees. They were also repenting their initial
harsh behavior.

2. One day my health condition became so worse that it became an emergency and the doctors told me that I
have to be shifted to Apollo Hospital. That time Janardhan Prabhu and Rama Chiranjeevi stood besides me, sang
Narsimha Aarti and consoled me.

3. When I was shifted to Apollo Hospital, they demanded an instant deposit of Rs.20,000. Shekar Prabhu readily
paid it despite his own financial problems.
 4. I was discharged after 1 month. I was very lean and was feeling very difficult to
walk. I was going to Railway station with my parents. Brijesh Prabhu immediately
searched for a wheelchair in the station and seated me on it. But the wheelchair
had only two wheels. So Brijesh Prabhu carried me like a baby on the wheel chair.

Such selfless service without any ulterior motives can be seen only in devotees. I am
very grateful to all the devotees who have prayed for my recovery and who helped
me a lot to recover.

Maruti Prabhu (SRKD VOICE)

The selfless nature of devotees is amazing

Shubham Prabhu, NITR VOICE.

Academic Achievements: Completed B.Tech (Mech.) from NIT Rourkela with CGPA 9.0

Services Rendered: Preaching Coordinator

Currently working in TATA Motors, Raipur and visits NITR VOICE on weekends to
inspire inmate devotees and assist in various services.

1. What is your inspiration in Krishna Consciousness?

Source of inspiration are many and each of them had a significant role to play in
shaping my current state of life in Krishna Consciousness.

1. The great acharyas including Srila Prabhupada and spiritual master, through their exemplary lifestyle and
literary contribution, act like the lighthouse for wandering souls like me to give direction and meaning in life.

2. My immediate seniors/authorities and other devotees left no stones unturned in guiding me at every step without
minding the mistakes and inabilities exhibited by me while undergoing the sublime training process.

3. The selfless nature of devotees in spreading the glories of Lord and bringing people closer to Him, keeping aside
all other personal motivations, is something that amazes me every time. It is just because of immense compassion of
the Vaishnavas that, irrespective of all my disqualifications, I am getting all the facilities to practice bhakti which is
so rare and precious in this day and age.

I am immensely grateful to HG Radheshyam Prabhu, HG Jugal Kishore Prabhu, HG Karuna Nimai Prabhu, HG
Anand Murari Prabhu, HG Ravindra Caitanya Prabhu, HG Dasarath Priya Prabhu and other senior devotees by
whose contributions our VOICE has been a flourishing place with so many devotees joining in the mission of Lord
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and getting the opportunity to practice bhakti so seriously at an early age.
2. What difference VOICE training has brought in your life?
VOICE training provided me with the necessary prerogative to practice Bhakti at an early stage in life which
otherwise would have been wasted in mere mundane activities. The training helped me in becoming more
disciplined and mature in my actions and dealings with people and resources. I now have a well-defined goal
and direction in life and to achieve it, there are devotees whose guidance I can take at every point in my life.
By following a pure and simple lifestyle, I could not only understand the importance of taking to spiritual life
seriously, but also perform equally well in academics and other spheres of life.
3. How to maintain good relationships with inmate devotees in VOICE?
HG Radheshyam Prabhu has been giving us many inputs through his lectures regarding maintaining a good
relationship with inmate devotees in VOICE. If we sincerely follow the guidelines of Prabhuji and other senior
devotees in VOICE, it would be very easy to maintain good relationship with all the devotees. Regularly
reading Srila Prabhupada books in groups with devotees also helps a lot in bridging up the misunderstandings
and reviving our sweet relationship with the dear devotees of Lord. When Krishna is placed at the centre,
everything becomes easy in practicing Krishna Consciousness.
4. What is your message to all VOICE devotees?
VOICE lifestyle is a rare and precious gift that we are getting by the mercy of HG Radheshyam Prabhu and
other devotees. The facilities we are getting to practice Bhakti while we pursue our academics is truly a
blessing in this age. As long as we are in VOICE, we must take full advantage of the opportunities to learn and
get trained sufficiently to keep us empowered enough to continue with the same practice even after passing
out.

BITS of Success
On 5th August we had One Time seminar in BITS Hyderabad by HG Lilananda Prabhu on topic, BITS of
Success. He spoke on a. how ones habits and lifestyle affect ones success b. How to say NO to bad habits
c. how to identify good habits and cultivate them with determination d. Understanding Conscious and
Sub-conscious mind and e. Meditation technique to conquer all obstacles. 700 students registered for the
session and 400 students attended one time session. All students were amazed by presentation and those who
gave answers also received prizes. Department of Photography and Visual Effects photographed and video
recorded the session. At the end all students gave IQ-SQ Test. Students had very good feedback of session.

Vipin Prabhu (Hyderabad)

Outreach sets in
We represent our different activities at VIT college through an official college club called Personality
Development Club (P D Club). This year we were successful to get college auditorium to conduct 'One time
program' for first year students. Under the able guidance of HG Rasapati Prabhu and HG Murli Mukund
Prabhu, we conducted total three One time programs - two in auditorium and one in classroom.

Speaker for both the programs in auditorium was Anand Patil Prabhu (Asso. Director, Cognizant) and
speaker for third program was Dinbandhu Chaitanya Prabhu (M.Sc. Int. Maths & Computer, IIT Kharagpur,
currently teaching at VIT college).

1. No. of participants - 394

2. Boys registered for DYS session course - 154

We received very good feedback from students, appreciating the speaker and topic-Unleash the Power of
Mind" and the pantomime show "Me & Mind".

I thank all the devotees who helped by doing their best in making this program successful.

Further we are going for DYS sessions for students now. I request all the Vaishnavas to bless us and pray to
Lordship so that we can do our best to please HDG Srila Prabhupada and become a transparent medium to
preach this message of Lord Gauranga.

Prasad Prabhu (VIT VOICE)