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  • Kumbha Mela Fiasco
    by Govind Das on February 3, 2025 at 5:41 am

    It was heartbreaking to hear and terrifying to witness — the stampede on the most pivotal day of Kumbha Mela, Mauni Amavasya. We went to Kumbha with a single intention: to behold and experience the energy of millions of Sanatanis pouring their Shraddha in devoted submission to a higher power. As we walked toward the ... The post Kumbha Mela Fiasco appeared first on ISKCON Chowpatty.

  • IIT Baba
    by Govind Das on January 24, 2025 at 8:11 am

    In the 𝘒𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘩 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘢, a seeker dressed in Babaji attire, a former IIT Mumbai student, has become an internet sensation. At times, he delivers profound insights; at others, he vents his frustrations, often aimed at his parents. His free-flowing thoughts swing between logical clarity and, to some, bewildering abstraction. He doesn’t claim to be a ... The post IIT Baba appeared first on ISKCON Chowpatty.

  • Golden Globes, Fire and God
    by Govind Das on January 22, 2025 at 9:30 am

    The catastrophic Los Angeles fire, which engulfed hundreds of homes and left thousands homeless, errupted just two days after a controversial moment at the Golden Globe Awards. During the event, a celebrity mocked about God not making it to some list in what they called a “godless city,” sparking laughter from the audience. In the ... The post Golden Globes, Fire and God appeared first on ISKCON Chowpatty.

  • Kumbha Mela
    by Govind Das on January 19, 2025 at 10:21 am

    Before exploring the technical and śāstric realities of Kumbha Mela, it is crucial to pause and reflect on its significance in today’s world. From a purely social perspective, Kumbha Mela represents— 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. It signifies “𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙖” — 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ... The post Kumbha Mela appeared first on ISKCON Chowpatty.

  • Leadership vs Management
    by Govind Das on January 13, 2025 at 5:57 am

    In management there is decision making, In leadership there is understanding why one takes such decisions. Management is action centric, Leadership is purpose centric. Leadership keeps community building in the center, Management keeps systems in the center. A Leader inspires people, A Manager uses people. A Leader empowers people, A Manager sees people as great ... The post Leadership vs Management appeared first on ISKCON Chowpatty.