If you need any assistance or queries, please feel free to write to us. Commit to getting together once a week or so and distributing books together. Autobiography of an american swami by radhanath swami, chasing rhinos with the swami volume 1 by shyamasunda. This group was formed to assess the state and future dierection of iskcons preaching and social issues in north america. 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. Our programs are designed especially for modern youth and we have conducted seminars and. Iskcon book distribution good to read great to gift. I am very glad to hear the book distribution is increasing. For more practical tips, you could read vaisheshika prabhus book our.
Akhand kirtan on every ekadashi book house kirtan for any ocassion 9560476959, 9818249946. Nov 04, 2019 he is a disciple of hh bhakti dhira damodhara swami, who is in turn a student of srila bhakti tirtha swami. Torontos goodwill ambassadors put the fun in book distribution by. Our sole objective is to assist devotees in their krishna consciousness. For the past twenty years, however, book distribution came to a complete. Theres a dedicated team of people working at the office and warehouse to share lord krishnas teachings with more than 2700 visitors a day 985,239 per year from 228 countries, territories and islands. Vijaya dasa sets up a book table for two days at a variety of universities across america. Bbt especially emphasizes the works of the gaudiyavaishnava tradition. The bhaktivedanta book trust bbt india invites iskcon devotees to participate in a 2day seminar on the merits of organized book distribution. They produced a survey and sent it out to devotees across na. Ive been distributing books for over six years, and id like to tell you something about the origin of book distribution.
Demonized by iskcon for distributing srila prabhupadas. One day when we were going to distribute srila prabhupada s books we had to board iskcon book distribution. Elevate your consciousness to the spiritual platform with these transcendental books and become completely free from all anxiety and suffering. You always meet nice people who are interested and searching for guidance. It is being conducted under the expert guidance of vaisesika dasa adhikari. And make sure you are reading prabhupadas books also yourself, at least 12 hours every day. He is the author of the book getting the mercy, which explains about book distribution. Getting and giving the mercy iskcon book distribution. Iskcon is changing srila prabhupadas books hare krishna.
New book distribution website educates and inspires iskcon news. Book distribution spiritual quotes by iskcon desire tree. Iskcon book distribution tips and tricks iskcon book distribution stories 1. When many of us came under the care and direction of srila prabhupada, during that time in iskcon, 1972 was just about to kick in the incredible expansion and the worldwide spiritual book distribution program. Iskcon punjabi bagh, international society for krishna. The present book teachings of queen kunti includes those. Jun, 2018 have you ever met a hare krsna devotee in an airport, a parking lot, or on the street distributing books and collecting donations. How to take diksha initiation and become a disciple of a. The bbt soon became the worlds largest publisher and distributor of books on indian philosophy and religion. Ask an experienced book distributor to take you out on book distribution.
How can one distribute srila prabhupada jis books on. My advice, whatever type of person you are, if you want to distribute. To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. Iskcon temple presidents and book distribution leaders shall encourage distributors to. Always keep a small book in your purse, bag, or backpack. 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 print books.
We work on the motto of preventing unguided youth from getting misguided. I want that my books be distributed in huge quantities and thus we will be able to thoroughly convince the. Human prosperity flourishes by natural gifts, and not by gigantic industrial enterprises, says his divine grace a. The publishing arm of iskcon, the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt, was established in 1972. Books on the hare krishna movement, iskcon and srila prabhupada. Gifting prabhupadas books to friends and family members and encouraging them to read them is most certainly book distribution.
If we can get the masses in the western countries like europe and. Videos related to book distribution for more information on book distribution, kindly visit. 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 print books, as his life and soul. The sankirtan department at iskcon vrindavan has buses that go all over to distribute srila pranbhupadas books. This book is used in major universities all over the world. Akola, nizamabad, jagtial, kama reddy, khammam, bodhan, mehaboob nagar, etc. Book distribution is very pleasing to srila prabhupada and to the entire guru. Have you ever met a hare krsna devotee in an airport, a parking lot, or on the street distributing books and collecting donations. This book distribution was my guru maharajas purpose. Online spiritual and transcendental knowledge books shopping india buy bhagavad gita as it is, srimadbhagavatam, sri caitany.
Very good tips can try one or few or all down to earth book distribution book distribution simplified here are 42 easy ways to help distribute more books. In case you are unable to view the ebooks after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to. Srila prabhupda book marathon in telangana and maharashtra 2016. We hope this website will inspire you to do what was very pleasing to his divine grace srila prabhupada book distribution. Next, turn to the page near the front of the gita that shows previous printings 790,000 and current printing 2004. Book distribution is the hare krishnas most important activity. Madhava smullen on march 5, 2010 when iskcons governing body comissioner for canada, bhakti marg swami, invited vaisesika dasa to help revive the culture of distributing srila prabhupadas books at the societys toronto temple, he knew it would have an impact on the. When you are travelling by train in india, join the local temple sankirtan party. This post how to take diksha initiation and become a disciple of a guru spiritual master in iskcon.
Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, who has founded many krishnaconscious farming communities all over the world. I see that many wonderful devotees have already answered this quest. The bbt, as of january 2009, had printed over 500 million books and magazines in more than 60 languages. A still relatively new website on the art of distributing spiritual books has drawn. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, the bhaktivedanta book trust bbt is the worlds largest publisher of ancient and classic vaishnava texts, epics, and contemporary works on the philosophy, theology and culture of bhakti yoga. Book distribution inspiration by hg radheshyam prabhu. The nectar of book distribution a book by and for iskcon devotees to learn how to distribute srila prabhupadas original books. Here you will find book distribution stories, quotes, videos, audio, images, etc.
The world is feeling the weight of this hare krishna movement, especially in your country. I learnt many things about book distribution from hg vaisesika prabhu who is considered to be the acharya of book distribution in iskcon. By simheswara dasa kuala lumpur, malaysia we are pleased to report gaurabda 522 cumulative book distribution scores for temples category for the month beginning april08 and ending october08. We try them out here first, and then if they work, expand them to other iskcon temples throughout north america, he says. Practical tips for book distribution vaisesika prabhu youtube. The devotees in toronto, canada, for example, have greatly increased their book distribution using many of the techniques that weve tried and tested at isv. How can one distribute srila prabhupada jis books on streets. 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. Distribution of my books is the most imporatant thing. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Call us at 9593400990 or 9593179990 to book the car, or you can visit us, our office is located inside iskcon mayapur campus, opposite to gada bhavan.
Book distribution seminar by vijay prabhu at iskcon boston in. Book distribution is such an adventure, says vijaya. The gaurabda year ends on march 2009 with just another 5 months to go. Stories of iskcon book distribution 1 chant hare krishna.
So keep on distributing books somehow or other, as much as you can. Srila prabhupada used to stress a lot on book distribution. As they appear in the first canto of the bhagavatam, queen kuntis celebrated prayers consist of only twentysix couplets verses 18 through 43 of the eighth chapter, yet they are considered a philosophical, theological, and literary masterpiece. While i was visiting bali, samudra sena prabhu, the temple president, told me of a nice experience he had while distributing books during the marathon.
We earnestly request you make a monetary contribution to this noble cause. Many of the books iskcon temples distribute have thousands of unauthorized changes which change the original meaning and philosophy. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, founderacarya of the international society for krishna consciousness iskcon, established the governing body commission gbc to be the ultimate managing authority for the society. Understand the ancient philosophy of india, the vedas, and become liberated and free from anxiety and suffering with these easy to understand comprehensive translations and commentaries on the original sanskrit texts by srila prabhupada, the founderacharaya of iskcon, the hare krishna movement. Srila prabhupadas books have changed hundreds of thousands of lives in a very positive way. He said that i have got so many temples and now in calcutta i have got a marble temple, but i would have wished that if by selling marbles i could publish and distribute books. About female diksa gurus in iskcon by caitanya chandra. Sri jagannatha mandir, iskcon kuala lumpur is now leading with a score. Ask people working in shops if they would like a book. After years and years of mainly temples from india getting book distribution awards at the annual mayapur festival, some leaders of the india temples suggested that there could be a change so that other temples in the world also receive recognition for their efforts to distribute srila prabhupadas books. Kindly help me a book of quotes from srila prabhupada on the importance of book distribution. Caitanya chandra dasa currently lives with his wife in mayapur and distributes books in the southern region of brazil. These are the original, pre1978 books of srila prabhupada. Oct 08, 2018 srila prabhupadas main mission was the printing and distribution of his transcendental books.
Iskcon leaders vote to stop the distribution of prabhupada. We are a youth wing of iskcon named as iyf iskcon youth forum which aim at imparting strong character among the youths and inspire them to live a god centered life of purity and dedication for the service of entire humanity. Malaysian book distribution scores apriloctober 2008. Iskcon books distribution srila prabhupada home facebook. Various book distribution techniques by bhakta jacob. On this website you will find accounts of book distributors realizations, videos and audio of book distributors, many adventurous stories of experiences book. Many devotees visit iskcon temples, but, they may not be aware about how to get diksha initiation from a guru. 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.
Tips for book distribution by amarendra dasa youtube. Book distribution is very pleasing to srila prabhupada and to the entire guru parampara and therefore this is a wonderful question. English, the bhaktivedanta book trust has only touched the tip of africas potential. There is a need to get these books of wisdom in the hands of the everyone who are in need of guidance and direction in their life. New delhi iskcon has become a world leader in distributing srila.
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