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International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization.It was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada [2] on 13 July 1966 in New York City.
Vishnujana Swami (1948–1976) – initiated 1968; Jayadvaita Swami* – initiated 1968; Jayapataka Swami – initiated 1968; Ramai Swami – initiated 1972; Giriraja Swami – initiated 1969 [3] Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami (Dr. Thoudam Damodar Singh, PhD 1937–2006) – initiated 1971; Indradyumna Swami – initiated 1971; Ranchor Dasa ...
ISKCON Gaudiya Vaishnavas often refer to the Amarakośa, a Sanskrit thesaurus, for meanings of words, and according to the writings of the Gaudiya acharyas, the word guru is very often defined as one who represents the Supreme Lord, does not invent new teachings, but teaches in accordance with the scriptures and the previous ācāryas. [2]
The Dāsbodha was written in 1654 by Samarth Ramdas Swāmi (1608-1681), a satguru, a Hindu saint from Maharashtra, in the local Marathi language.It is a comprehensive volume in verse form providing instructions on the religious life, presented in the format of a conversation between a Guru and disciple.
Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (or Gurumayi or Swami Chidvilasananda), born Malti Shetty on 24 June 1955, is the guru or spiritual head of the Siddha Yoga path, with ashrams in India at Ganeshpuri and the Western world, with the headquarters of the SYDA foundation in Fallsburg, New York.
Yadunandana Swami, Principal of Bhaktivedanta College, is the first Spanish second generation sannyasi of ISKCON. He was approved by ISKCON's GBC body, in February 2009, as an ISKCON sannyasa . [ 1 ]
With 54 seconds left in the second half, fifth-year graduate player Steven Izzo — the son of Spartans coach Tom Izzo — went to the free throw line. After he hit his first free throw, the ...
A swami leads an Integral Yoga hatha course at the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville. Raja Yoga is the path of meditation and self-discipline, based on ethical principles. Practicing the eight limbs of Yoga described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali helps to strengthen and harmonize all aspects of the individual, culminating in Self-realization ...