Wednesday, May 27, 2020

HG RSP lecture " How to Make notes"

Hare Krishna prabhuji please accept my humble obesiances.

FEEDBACK ON THE LECTURE HOW TO READ AND MAKE NOTES FROM SP BOOKS(PART 1 &PART2) BY H.G RADHESHYAM PRABHUJI-

1)Sucess of reading books is when we do *mananam* (churning).

2)Give representative *heading* in the paragraph in the form of words to remember the whole paragraph.

3)Check for *examples* and the *principles* they represent.

4)Remember *key words* to elobarate the examples.

5)Picturise the examples and *assimilate* the examples.

6)Group examples together which are denoting the same principle.
(EX-Magnet and iron fillings,attraction between mother and child represent the principle of relationship)

7)We should proceed from familiar to unfamiliar examples while preaching.
(Ex-As rain water is pure before it reaches the ground the love of gopis is pure without any motives).

8)Write down new concepts with a heading.
(Natural attraction between jiva and lord
Can represent it as originally pure,contaminated by bad association)

9)Can use *different colours* for headings and main points.

10)Write down all concepts and related examples to them.

11) *Write examples in a note book.*

12) *Share the examples* which are read or heard.

13)Best way to stock the example in our brain is to share with as many people as possible,which becomes an asset.

14)Assimilate overall theme of the lecture.
Know the subthemes.

15) *Study from different angles and scrutinizingly* (we get broader intelligence and understanding).
 *Compare and contrast.
Comparing and finding similarities, contrasting and finding differences.*
(Ex-penances of Hiranyakashapu(approached demigods,purified his senses) and Dhruva(approached the lord,purified his senses)

16)Points are repeated emphasized again and again in books or lectures because we are forgetful and we donot apply what we read or hear.

17)Write important points read or heard

18) *Rather than speed, assimilation is important* of what is read or heard.

19) *Underlining the purports in the book is like an ornament on the dieties* (H.H Radhanath swami maharaj)

20) *Identify pivotal points* when reading or hearing.

21)we *should be alert and attentive* while hearing or reading.

22)Note down positive and negative examples and stories.

23)When we are deeply learned we will now where is what.

24)Make notes from various sources supporting the same theme or concept(same concept from different books)

25)Heading should be in such a way that we can easily remember the content of the paragraph.

26)To remember the headings remember the *key words.*

27)Close the book and try to *recollect* what is read.

28)It is better to note important points in small pocket books which can be carried with us and read when we are free.
 *Made notes should be utilized,not to lie in the computer or notebooks.*

29) *Without contemplation knowledge becomes theoretical.*

30) *Convert study of sastra into daily application.*

Hare Krishna thanq so much prabhuji.

Ys
Gopal

Monday, May 18, 2020

Ekadasi prasadam

Fasting on Ekadasi is very easy and easily we can progress in Krishna Bhakti.

Bhakti Yoga is topmost Yoga and very simple Yoga. Its not painful to fast for a devotee at all. Even in pregnancy or in sickness we can do so. But we should know how to fast.

If you are strong enough u can eat one time or 2 time or only on milk or fruits. But if your body is not fit enough u need to fast according to your capacity...

U can eat whole day whatever you know to cook but not grains.

List what we can eat on Ekadasi fast.

1. Aloo lauki sabji
2. Kuttu aata puri
3. Sama Rice khichdi
4. Makhana
5. Badam fry
6. Aloo tikki
7. Aloo Pizza
8. French fries
9. Moongfuli Fry
10. Walnut and almond chutney
11. Shahi paneer
12. Sama rice kheer
13. Aloo ka halwa made with ghee
14. Moongfuli fry
15. Makhana fry
16. Gajar ka halwa
17. Banana shake
18. Mango shake
19. Cheeku shake
20. Milk
21. All fruits
22. Tomato chutney
23. Kuttu or singhare atta  ke pakode
24. Aloo chips
25. Banana chips
26. Badam fry
27. Kajoo fry
28. Kuttu ya singhare aata ki roti
29. Kuttu ya singhare aata ki bana hua gobhi ka paratha
30. Kuttu ya singhare aata ki bana hua paneer paratha
31. If sama rice and kuttu ataa not available cook Sabudana kheer and khichdi and saabudana papad
32. Sama rice dhokla
33. Kuttu dosa
34. Kuttu uttapam
35. Dahi ka Raita
36. Misti Dahi
37. Paneer bhujiya
38. Aloo paneer sabji
39. Shahi paneer
40. Milk cake
41. Coconut laddoo
42. Drufruits laddo
43. Badam milk
44. Moongfuli chikki
45. Paneer Tikka
46. Aloo fry

Aur bhi bahut kuch hei.

But you cook according to your choice.

Just you need to know how to cook. But dont use other oil.

Use only....

Ghee
Olive oil
Almond oil
Coconut oil
Moongfali oil
Sunflower oil

๐ŸŽ„ If Rock salt is not available you can use any salt. Bas anna ka haath laga hua na ho. So buying new packet is safe.

๐ŸŽ„If you regularly taking medicine you can take any medicine. As medicine we dont take for sense gratification but only to maintain body so in fast we can take.

๐ŸŽ„If u feeling very low drink electrol powder and glucose on Ekadasi. Its not grain.

Main thing is we should chant Hare Krishna Mahamantra, Read Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavatam or Krishna Conscious SP books, listed lecture on Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavatam etc. We Should engage our self in Krishna Conscious engagement.

๐ŸŽŽ Fasting on Ekadasi doesnt mean dont eat anything and sleep or remain busy in material activity.

It means dont eat grains... fast according to your capacity and remember Lord Krishna and serve Him as much as you can.

Thank you,
Hare Krishna
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Saturday, May 16, 2020

One liners from SrilaPrabhupada

One line definitions extracted from Srila Prabhupada's books

1. What is Faith?

Faith means unflinching trust in something sublime.

2. What is Self-realization?

Self realization means understanding Kแน›แนฃแน‡a and one's eternal relationship with Him.

3. What is Yoga?

Yoga means to concentrate the mind upon the Supreme by controlling the ever-disturbing senses.

4. What is Krishna consciousness?

Krsna Consciousness means an art of focusing one's attention on Supreme Godhead nd Giving one's Love to him.

5. What is Sannyasa?

Real sannyฤsa-yoga or bhakti means that one should know his constitutional position as the living entity, and act accordingly.

6. What is Knowledge?

Knowledge means knowing the distinction between spirit and matter.

7. What is silence?

Silent does not mean that one should not speak; silent meansthat one should not speak nonsense.

8. What is Renunciation?

Real renunciation means that one should always think himself part and parcel of the Supreme Lord

9. What is Liberation?

Liberation means freedom from the cycle of reactionary work.

10. What is Humility?

Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.

11. What is Nonviolence?

Nonviolence means not to put others into distress

12. What isTolerance?

Tolerance means that one should be practiced to bear insult and dishonor from others

13. What is Simplicity?

Simplicity means that without diplomacy one should be so straightforward that he can disclose the real truth even to an enemy.

14. What is Steadiness?

Steadiness means that one should be very determined to make progress in spiritual life.

15. What is False ego?

False ego means accepting this body as oneself.