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𝐌𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭

Do you know how my sweet mother got initiated by HH Nava Yogendra Swami Maharaj? Though this is a very late post, I felt it deserved more than a simple announcement, because this initiation came after passing through drama, suspense, divine testing, and a few moments where even devotees forget Shlokas.

Last year, my name was not recommended for initiation. This year, Krishna clearly decided to change the script—my mother was recommended instead. The local temple recommended her because she was quietly and sincerely doing her sādhana, strictly following the principles, and serving at the temple without any spiritual advertising like I do. She was excited, we were excited, and I was smiling proudly while thinking, “Fine… I’ll wait, but she’s from my family only, so partial credit comes to me.”

However, a few weeks before the initiation, I had a strange intuition that something dramatic was going to happen. Not a small drama—proper high level drama. Famous Drone attacks started, firing began along the India–Pakistan borders after the cowardly Pahalgam terrorist attack, and suddenly initiation was no longer just about beads and mantras—it came with breaking-news alerts.

The initiation was scheduled for 10th May at ISKCON Udhampur. Roads were blocked, vehicles were hardly moving, and Udhampur was nearly 60 km away. Our family discussions sounded less like planning and more like a crisis-management meeting. Everyone was confused—go or not go? Meanwhile, Sarvamangala Devi and I kept telling my mother, “Initiation is not a picnic that you can postpone. Life itself is uncertain. If Krishna is calling today, you don’t tell Him, ‘Next year, please.’” After calmly hearing us, my mother agreed.

On the early morning around 4:30 am on 10th May, my mother (Princy ji), Sarvamangala Devi, Dr. Suman mata ji, and I left together in a car. Spirits were high, nerves were higher. When we reached near ISKCON Jammu and were switching vehicles to continue with Dr. Suman mata ji, suddenly a loud shot echoed in the sky. It was so loud that our bhakti momentarily converted into Olympic-level sprinting. We ran to the car like trained athletes and drove off immediately towards Udhampur, chanting mantras mentally while checking the sky physically.

During the journey, we were advised to switch off the headlights at one point so the car wouldn’t attract unwanted aerial attention. Driving in semi-darkness, with continuous calls informing us that attacks were intensifying in Jammu, felt like a real-time test of surrender. My mother was preparing herself internally to surrender at the lotus feet of Maharaj, while simultaneously worrying about my father, who was alone at home. That balance—full faith in Krishna and full concern for family—was the most real definition of a grihastha devotee.

When we finally reached ISKCON Udhampur, the initiation ceremony was about to happen. Inside the temple, the atmosphere was completely different from the world outside. While people were afraid of death beyond the walls, inside devotees were choosing eternal life by surrendering to a spiritual master. It was deeply moving. When my mother’s turn came, she was slightly nervous while reciting the four regulative principles—because suddenly even simple sentences start feeling like exams. But she recited them so clearly and confidently that Maharaj smiled and asked, “Your son is also a devotee, right?” She answered sweetly, “Yes.” At that moment, I felt my entire devotional résumé flash before Maharaj’s eyes.

And then it happened—my mother was initiated and received the beautiful name Parameshwari Devi Dasi. Dr. Suman mata ji, who had bravely travelled with us through this spiritual adventure, received the name Sharanagati Devi Dasi. The initiation yajña concluded, and without wasting a second, we left for Jammu, determined to reach home before nightfall. The tension was still high, and nobody wanted a sequel.

Just as we were nearing home, the news arrived—India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire. The relief we felt was indescribable. It felt as if Krishna Himself said, “Initiation done. Test passed. Now relax.”

Later, I told my mother that this entire episode felt like a test—to see how eager she truly was to surrender. She smiled gently, with no drama, no declarations, just quiet gratitude. That is her nature. She never tries to show her spirituality, unlike me, who sometimes announces it accidentally. Yet when she hears Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, she listens with full attention. She cooks bhoga with such love that even Krishna would hesitate to leave the plate. She performs ārati so beautifully and serves at the temple so sincerely that it’s impossible not to feel inspired. Many devotees connected with our spiritual family are fond of her, and she loves them all deeply, without conditions or categories.

I humbly request all of you to please pray for her spiritual growth and well-being, so she may continue walking steadily on the path of bhakti, silently inspiring many—including her son.

Śrīla Prabhupāda ki jaya
HH Nava Yogendra Swami Maharaj ki jaya
HG Parameshwari Devi Dasi ki jaya

By: Dristadyumna Das

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Srila Prabhupada’s unshaken dedication flowed from one instruction of his Guru “ Preach the message of Krishna to the Western world ”

Dristadyumna Das

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Today, by the causeless mercy of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, I will be conducting my 1000th session on Zoom at 8 PM. This entire journey has been nothing short of divine — walking step by step with the Bhāgavatam in the association of wonderful devotees.



Whatever little service I have been able to render is solely the mercy of Śrīla Gurudev, Śrīla Prabhupāda, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and the blessings of all of you devotees. Each session has nourished my own spiritual life and kept me steady on this transcendental path.



Heartfelt gratitude for your prayers, encouragement, and blessings.



Let us continue walking together under the shelter of the Bhāgavatam. 🙏✨



In Service
Dristadyumna Das



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Authentic or Unauthentic Brahmin - You need to decide



From the last few days, I had to attend a family function at a relative’s residence. Honestly, it was an obligation but i examined so many things. What I saw there was like a live “ignorance documentary.” People in general are so innocent… or let’s say, so blindly faithful that even common sense packs its bags and leaves the venue.



There was one “so-called” brahmin performing the yajña—dressed in full traditional attire, chanting mantras, giving instructions like a spiritual professor… but every 20–30 minutes, he used to open the packet of cigarette like he was competing with the fragrance of incense!



I mean, imagine the irony—smoke in the yajña was fine, but not that smoke! 😅



Standing in front of the sacred fire and smoking every 30 minutes… what an attempt of insult to the yajña and the Lord! But what shocked me even more was how people were giving him massive respect just because he was performing rituals externally. No one bothered to check the authenticity of the person or the process. Eyes open, intelligence asleep.



I am not saying I am perfect. I am not saying all devotees are perfect. But at least devotees try to follow the bona fide path given in our scriptures. At least they try to purify their life, not pollute the yajña with nicotine clouds.



And here’s the funniest tragedy—
As per scriptures, a true brāhmaṇa never demands money for yajña or puja. But this respectable “smoking priest” demanded over half a lakh rupees. Half a lakh! For what? For selling God like a commercial package deal?


"Yajña + Mantra + Smoke Breaks = ₹50,000"
What a combo offer! 😅



This is the sad reality—people don’t filter what is right and what is wrong. They become emotionally fooled, spiritually trapped, and financially looted.



But the solution is not complicated.


Lord Krishna has already given everything clearly in the Bhagavad Gita—what is authentic, what pleases Him, and what does not.


We just need to read it, accept it, and follow it sincerely.



Otherwise, more “half-lakh yajñas with nicotine sadhu packages” are waiting for society.



Let’s open not just our eyes, but our intelligence too.



By
Dristadyumna Das

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Emotional Ekadashi for Us

On this auspicious Mokshada Ekadashi, my heart becomes extra emotional—like a pressure cooker about to whistle!

Because today marks exactly TWO YEARS since Sarvamangala and I made one of the most life-changing decisions:
To leave our jobs and dedicate ourselves fully to preaching and devotional life.

Now, let me be honest… this decision wasn’t taken while sitting peacefully like a yogi.
No!
It was taken with full tension, confusion, fear, and of course—faith

Honestly, it was not an easy decision at all. I still remember telling myself, “Deep breath… keep Lord Sri Rama in the heart… and jump!”
And I’m grateful my family supported this crazy-but-Krishna-conscious leap.

When Sarvamangala and I finally decided to preach full time, we made one thing crystal clear:
We will never make bhakti a source of income.
Preaching is our love, not our livelihood.
Service is our passion, not our profession.
We will serve freely, purely, and sincerely—depending on Krishna & his devotees only for our needs.

So, for our basic needs, we opened Krishna's Chariot Online Shop.
Some people thought it's a big business empire.
But honestly, it's just a small chariot—with two horses:
Faith and patience. 😄

And alongside it, Science of Krishna Group continued preaching services completely free for everyone, everywhere.

By Krishna’s arrangement, a few devotees also came into our life who support us monthly out of love and faith. They are like Krishna’s personal reminder: “Don’t worry, I handle your EMI also (Well I dont have any loan on my head, it is not ideally recomended for full time preachers).”

Now you may wonder…
“Prabhuji, why are you sharing all this?”

Because you all are our family.
If we are giving our time, energy, and life to you—it’s because you all are not just “attendees”.

You all are:

our family,
our office,
our staff meeting,
our HR department,
and sometimes… our headache too. 😄
But a very sweet headache!

And we are:

your servants,
your employees,
your counselors,
and sometimes your unofficial problem-solvers,


So on this auspicious Mokshada Ekadashi, we humbly request you to please pray to Lord Krishna for us—
That we may purify our consciousness…
That we may preach to more and more souls…
That we may always please Lord Krishna and Srila Prabhupada…

And that we may always serve you all with sincerity, love, guidance, correction, and yes—some of my “chastisement,” Which is actually my favorite way of saying, “I care for you!”

Please bless us so we can continue this service wholeheartedly.

Thank you for accepting us as part of your spiritual family.
Thank you for trusting us.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

With gratitude and emotion

Your servants,
Dristadyumna Das & Sarvamangala Devi Dasi

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Today we are blessed to have a special guest class on Zoom. We humbly request all of you to kindly fix your time and join this transcendental session.

📅 Date : Saturday, 22nd Nov
⏰ Time : 8:00 PM
📖 Topic : Book Distribution
💻 Platform : Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link : us02web.zoom.us/j/83218703174?pwd=RefjYBMFXGN7IdqO…

🎙️ Speaker: HH Radhe Shyamanand Maharaj

✨ About HH Radhe Shyamanand Maharaj:
* Born in 1965 in Dholpur, Rajasthan, in a pious Brahmin family in the simple village of Jarga.
* From childhood, naturally inclined toward devotion—participated in śloka recitation, kīrtan, and temple activities.
* Always felt a deep attraction to the renounced order and was inspired by stories of great sages.
* In 1979, experienced a strong inner awakening—began rising in brahma-muhūrta to study Vedic literatures daily.
* Parents joyfully supported his spiritual growth due to his saintly behavior.
* Completed 12th standard (Science) in 1985.
* Performed his first Govardhan Parikrama in 1986, which deepened his desire to live permanently in Vrindavan.
* Family resisted, but in 1990, he finally left home to fully dedicate himself to devotional life.
* First went to Gaudiya Math, Mathura under HH Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja, who advised him to join ISKCON for convenience.
* Joined ISKCON Vrindavan under HG Kadamba Kanana Das (now HH Kadamba Kanana Swami) and entered the Bhakta Program.
* Received first initiation in 1996 and second initiation in 1998 from HH Lokanath Swami Maharaj in Vrindavan.
* Encouraged by senior devotees like HG Mahaman Prabhu and HH B.A. Vaishnava Maharaja to pursue sannyāsa.
* Has offered over 25+ years of dedicated service in various roles:
* Temple President: Indore, Lucknow, Noida
* Department Head: Life Member, Namahatta, Brahmachari Dept., Supplies, etc.
* Counselor, preacher, and traveling devotee
* Since 2014, serving as Director of Namahatta Preaching, ISKCON Vrindavan, leading:
* Village preaching
* School & college programs
* Festival organization
* Ratha-yatra & Śobha-yatra
* Book distribution
* Village-to-village Hari-nāma
* Brahmachari counseling
* ISKCON Agra Center in-charge
* Has preached extensively across India.
* Known for his simplicity, dedication, love for book distribution, and unwavering commitment to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.
* Currently based in ISKCON Vrindavan, continuing powerful preaching and Hari-nāma with great enthusiasm.

This is a golden opportunity to hear from a powerful inspiration in the Book Marathon.

Please join on time & keep your videos on during the class and also share with others who may benefit.

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As we are trying to distribute Bhagavad-gītā and other transcendental books to the masses, you can also participate in this divine mission of distributing the mercy of the Lord.

🌼 How You Can Participate

1️⃣ Sponsor/Donate Bhagavad-gītās in your name
2️⃣ We will lovingly distribute them on your behalf or in the name you specify.

❓ FAQ

1) How much do I contribute?

📘 1 Bhagavad-gītā – ₹250
📘 5 Bhagavad-gītās – ₹1,250
📘 10 Bhagavad-gītās – ₹2,500
📘 20 Bhagavad-gītās – ₹5,000
📘 1 Full Box (32 BGs) – ₹8,000

✨ You can sponsor any number of Bhagavad-gītās.

2) How to contribute?

You can GPay on: 9086787874

After sending, please WhatsApp us on the same number for confirmation.

Let us come together and spread the divine wisdom of Bhagavad-gītā far and wide. 🙏

Your participation can transform lives.

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Hare Krishna

As you all know, the Pan World ISKCON Book Marathon is going on, and we are also participating by distributing Bhagavad Gita to the masses.

To support your preaching efforts, we are providing major discounts for devotees who wish to take Bhagavad Gita in bulk for distribution to friends, family, society, or the general public.

For bulk orders, you can WhatsApp us on 9086787874.

Let us all serve together in this wonderful mission of Srila Prabhupada.

In Service
Dristadyumna Das & Sarvamangala DD
Jammu and Kashmir

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Today’s Book Distribution at Janipur was truly amazing. In the beginning, it was challenging to find a proper space on the road, but by Krishna’s arrangement, we later received a beautiful and sufficient spot to set up our tables and display the books. We served for almost 4.5 hours, and many people joyfully accepted transcendental books. Their happiness became our happiness, and several devotees even ordered the Bhagavad Gita online as well.

Although we didn’t get time to count the final score, we will update it soon.

A heartfelt thank you to Salish Prabhu, Padmakshi Mata, and Kanwal Prabhu for joining, supporting, and inspiring us to continue this service with even more enthusiasm.

In Service
Dristadyumna Das and Sarvamangala Devi Dasi

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