Home blog news the monthly book distribution marathon. Kindly help me a book of quotes from srila prabhupada on the importance of book distribution. Iskcon bangalore distributes over 60,000 gitas during book. Srila prabhupada inherited the mission to distribute books on krishna consciousness from his spiritual master, and passed it on to his disciples. Book distribution spiritual quotes by iskcon desire tree. The book marathon is held by iskcon bangalore every year on the auspicious occasion of gita jayanti with the aim of largescale distribution of srila prabhupadas books at discounted prices. Iskcon bangalore distributes over 60,000 gitas during book marathon. We hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupada book distribution. As iskcons 50th anniversary draws to a close, bhaktivedanta manor would like to make an epic final offering. The bbt, as of january 2009, had printed over 500 million books and magazines in more than 60 languages. Srila prabhupda book marathon in telangana and maharashtra 2016. Bhaktivedanta manor hare krishna temple book distribution.
The alachua hare krishna temple has been distributing sanctified food to the public for 37 years. My sankalpa or personal commitment for book marathon 2019 will be offered by hh bhanu maharaj to srila prabhupada and deities on december 2019 at. Our modern commercial kitchen feeds thousands of people on festival days. This page lists dates for ekadashi, maha dwadashi, lord related events, appearance and disappearance days of gaurabda acharyas and iskcon related events as observed by. Bhaktivedanta manor hare krishna temple book marathon. He was incredibly eager to hear the figures of how many books were being distributed. I am pleased to encourage you to participate in the prabhupada bookdistribution marathon.
The stories of krishna, the supreme personality of godhead 4 volumes mahabharata. This section is dedicated to encourage you to distribute srila prabhupadas mercy in the form of book distribution. Iskcon bangalore conducted srila prabhupada ashraya ceremony and a spiritual session for the participants of krishna life programme on february 18, 2018. Book distribution sri sri radha madan gopal temple iskcon. In case you are unable to view the ebooks after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to. Today, she is the only fulltime distributor in kenya along with her niece amrita, a college student. 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. Books for the soul source for transendental book distribution. Akhand kirtan on every ekadashi book house kirtan for any ocassion 9560476959, 9818249946. Be a giver campaign unites the world for book distribution marathon. Read articles on book distribution view book distribution videos view book distribution images view book distribution posters hear book distribution lectures.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary since the incorporation of the international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, the aim of the manor devotees was to distribute 100,000 of srila prabhupadas book in just one month. 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. Dear vaisnavas, please accept my humble obeisances. Our sole objective is to assist devotees in their krishna consciousness. All days which have some events are marked in calendar month grid. The december marathon is a special opportunity to increase the pleasure of srila prabhupada and the parampara by distributing books about. For the past twenty years, however, book distribution came to a complete standstill in brooklyn. Suddenly, a middleaged lady appeared in front of me, and i introduced myself and offered her a bhagavadgita. Srila prabhupada used to stress a lot on book distribution. Iskcon toronto gears up for book distribution marathon. This page provides list of iskcon festivals in the year 2020 for new delhi, nct, india. However, it does require resources for us to do so. Over 78000 copies of gita distributed during book marathon. Initially it was going slow, so i prayed to srila prabhupada and soon people were actually stopping and.
Bhaktivedanta manors book distribution breaks records. Every december the entire iskcon world focuses all attention on distribution of transcendental literature, something we all know was so close to srila prabhupadas heart. 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. This page lists dates for ekadashi, maha dwadashi, lord related events, appearance and disappearance days of gaurabda acharyas and iskcon related events as observed by gaurabda calendar which is followed by iskcon. We present the catalog of srila prabhupadas books here for your reference.
The book marathon program of iskcon sri radha krishna temple, bangalore which commenced on 7th dec 2014 during the auspicious occasion of gita jayanti, went on till 8th feb 2015 and concluded with a. Srila prabhupada explains, srila rupa gosvami and sanatana gosvami had no fixed residence. The nectar of book distribution a book by and for iskcon devotees to learn how to distribute srila prabhupadas original books. Historically, iskcon brooklyn, new york, was perhaps the greatest center of book distribution in the world. Books on the hare krishna movement, iskcon and srila prabhupada. Defying the serious recession that slowed the world economy in 1975, iskcon devotees increased their sales of prabhupadas books by more than one third. Iskcon baltimore nityananda trayodasi 2018 iskcon events. Book marathon every december the entire iskcon world focuses all attention on distribution of transcendental literature, something we all know was so close to srila prabhupadas heart. The 2009 prabhupada marathon international society for.
In response to the rapidly developing covid19 crisis in south africa, for everyones safety and as directed by the cogbcs and national leadership for iskcon in south africa, with heavy hearts we announce that from 9. Sri sri radha radhanath temple official site of iskcon durban. 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. The nectar of book distribution, iskcon home facebook. That most auspicious time of the year, the prabhupada marathon, is coming to us very soon. Iskcon chowpatty december book marathon home facebook. To distribute the supreme knowledge of bhagavadgita to people thus enabling them to live a meaningful life is the theme of the bhagavadgita book marathon. The monthly book distribution marathon iskcon auckland. Here we will put all kinds of inspirational material, that will get even a dead man fired up to distribute. Heritage fest is an entertaining and enlightening cultural carnival of contests for students from pre nursery to class x, celebrating indias vibrant culture and tradition.
Grandest interschool traditional arts competitions in bengaluru. We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause. Bhakti and the search for the soul of consciousness. By minakshi devi dasi last saturday, me, my daughter radhapriya and my mother, ashalata devi dasi went out for book distribution at a local grocery store. Distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. The marathon concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on january 28, 2018. For any query related to prabhupada book distribution, please contact. The bbt soon became the worlds largest publisher and distributor of books on indian philosophy and religion. The score catapulted kenya to the number seven country in the world during the marathon. This page displays days significant events or festivals, including appearance and disappearance of acharyas as observed by vaisnava sampradaya and followers of iskcon. Elevate your consciousness to the spiritual platform with these transcendental books and become completely free from all anxiety and suffering. Everyone in our temple supports this most important task. She gracefully accepted the book with a sigh of surprise and excitement and said, i have to tell you something. Srila prabhupada book distribution marathon 2019 iskcon chennai.
Sri sri radha gopinath temple, iskcon chowpatty, mumbai, december book marathon. Kolkata, dec 6 pti the iskcon annual book distribution marathon is currently underway at mayapur in nadia district, the spiritual headquarters of the institution. Srila prabhupada book marathon 2019 my sankalpa my sankalpa or personal commitment for book marathon 2019 will be offered by hh bhanu maharaj to srila prabhupada and deities on december 2019 at 10. Book distribution prahladananda sw bd marathon message 2009. At one point, not many books were going out, and i was praying for help. In 1970, srila prabhupada founded the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, now the worlds largest publisher of vedic literature. As iskcons 50th anniversary draws to a close, bhaktivedanta manor would like to.
They stayed beneath a tree for one day only and wrote huge volumes of transcendental literature. Dec 02, 2017 i am pleased to encourage you to participate in the prabhupada bookdistribution marathon. 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. 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. This post how to take diksha initiation and become a disciple of a guru spiritual master in iskcon. Book distribution is the heart of iskcon, marathon message by bir krishna goswami. Each month we feed 2500 people at weekly sunday open house programs where visitors, devotees and. In the last two months, bhaktivedanta academy, iskcon noida has been organizing various courses and seminars for the spiritual enthusiasts, the latest being a series of enlightening seminars on navavidha bhakti to rejuvenate all of us. This year as part of srila prabhupada book distribution marathon we, devotees from iskcon pune, are organizing value empowerment contest, based. The book marathon program of iskcon sri radha krishna temple, bangalore which commenced on 7th dec 2014 during the auspicious occasion of gita jayanti, went on till 8th feb 2015 and concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on 15th feb, 2015. The greatest welfare activity for all the people of this world.
The annual book marathon is always a very special time, but last december was extraordinary. I want that you all my students, shall very vigorously try for this book distribution. Akola, nizamabad, jagtial, kama reddy, khammam, bodhan, mehaboob nagar, etc. Many devotees visit iskcon temples, but, they may not be aware about how to get diksha initiation from a guru.
By fully concentrating on distributing books for krishna, one is fully absorbed in krishna. On the very top menu bar are some links to general information, including inspirational messages for those taking part in the yearly book distribution marathon, a biography of srila prabhupada, discussions about the philosophical basis of book distribution, and links for contacting the website owners, as well a link for subscribing to receive. Iskcon events is the official website for all kinds of events in the international society for krishna consciousness. Our book distribution program is most important work. Here you will find book distribution stories, quotes, videos, audio, images, etc.
Ah yes, the prabhupada marathon that glorious time of year when there is an intense focus on the distribution of our jewels of wisdom, srila prabhupadas books. May 09, 2014 distribution of srila prabhupadas books in the east african country of kenya has reached an alltime high, with 54,399 books distributed during the december marathon of 20 by just three small temples. Nov 29, 20 another successful venue for book distribution is public events. 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. Srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books. The huge amounts of books distributed from brooklyn, meanwhile, contributed much of the funds to build flagship iskcon centers such as the juhu temple in mumbai, and mayapur chandrodaya mandir. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna blog. Although book distribution in kenya has long been a decembermarathononly activity, dvaraka vasini was inspired to begin daily book distribution in may 2010, after an encouraging visit by iskcon guru and bbt editor jayadvaita swami. Hare krsna tv iskcon desire tree recommended for you.
Book distribution iskcon is built on books hh bhakti purshottam. Book distribution iskcon vrindavan distrubution of the tresure sankirtan department the sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. This year the team is aiming to distribute 200,000 books for the pleasure of. And during the marathon they visit diwali and christmas events, where they do street book distribution or set up book tables. The marathon concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on. It has been highly praised by iskcon leaders including jayapataka swami, giriraj. The 2009 prabhupada marathon 5,639 views dear sankirtan devotees, please accept my humble obeisances. Inspiration do you want to want to do book distribution. Srila prabhupada book distribution marathon 2019 iskcon. Find out whats going on in iskcon, and when and where its happening. If you want to please me then distribute my books srila prabhupad visit iskcon delhi to have the beautiful darshan. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. This page provides iskcon calendar or vaisnava monthly calendar in the year 2020 for new delhi, nct, india. How to take diksha initiation and become a disciple of a.
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