He came with the message

of the Absolute World CHANT: -

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International
Society for Krsna Consciousness
(ISKCON), also known as the Hare
Krishna movement. Srila
Prabhupada came to the West in
1965 from India to carry out his
spiritual masters order to spread
Krishna Consciousness throughout
the world. In just twelve years,
despite his advanced age, Srila
Prabhupada circled the globe
fourteen times on lecture tours that took him to six
continents. He is the world’s foremost Vedic scholar
and teacher, and he is also the current representative
of an unbroken chain of fully self-realised spiritual
masters beginning with Lord Krishna himself. He
wrote more than sixty volumes of authoritative
translations, commentaries and summary studies of
the philosophical and religious classics of India. His
masterpiece work can be found in books such as the
‘Bhagavad-Gita As It Is’, ‘Srimad Bhagavatam’ and
many more. Indeed, there is no work even comparable
in its revelations of man’s essential nature, his
environment, and ultimately his relationship with God.
These great literatures are certain to stimulate &
enlighten any reader with its ancient yet thoroughly
timely message.
Sunday’s Feast has it all
Why not come and experience the real Nectar of Life
at the Hare Krishna Temple, Singing, Dancing,
Philosophy and a great Free
vegetarian feast. The Sunday Program
starts from 5pm with lively Devotional
songs, interactive class, worship
ceremony and thereafter delicious
vegetarian feast. Please come along
with friends and family, we warmly
Welcome you to come and taste the
highest bliss which we all are hankering for.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare.
AND BE HAPPY!!!
“By performing congregational chanting of the
Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the
sinful condition of material existence, purify
the unclean heart, and awaken all varieties of
devotional service”. Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta Antya 20.13
ISKCON BIRMINGHAM
Hare Krishna Temple
84 Stanmore Road, (off Hagley Road)
Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B16 9TB
Phone: 0121 420 4999
Bus No: 9, 126, 129
KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS
For further details e-mail Paresh: p.parekh@wlv.ac.uk
or Mohan: mohannandi@hotmail.com
‘The Ecstatic Chanting’
Website: http://www.iskconbirmingham.org
Hare Krishna Website:- www.krishna.com
Youth Website:- : www.psena.com
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
ISKCON Food For Life Global:- http://www.ffl.org/
U.K Registered Charity No. 259649
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,
Hare Rama
© 2008 International Hare
Society for KrishnaRama
Consciousness
Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Rama Rama Hare Hare.
Swami Prabhupada. “Feel The Highest Bliss in Chanting Hare Krishna”
Who is Krishna?
Krishna is a name of the Supreme
Lord, or God. It means "the all-
attractive person." And "Rama"
means "the source of all pleasure."
Each of us, every living entity, seeks
pleasure. But we do not know how to
seek pleasure perfectly. With a
materialistic concept of life, we are
frustrated at every step in satisfying
our pleasure because we are constantly being told to
enjoy through our bodily senses. To enjoy real
pleasure, one must first understand that he is not the
body but consciousness, or the spirit within.
What does the Hare Krishna mantra mean?
The mantra is a spiritual call to the Lord, meaning, "Oh
energy of the Lord, please engage me in the loving
service of Lord Krishna."
Why chant Hare Krishna?
The Hare Krishna mantra is a spiritual sound vibration,
which is like nourishment for the inner-self. It allows us
to associate with Krishna directly because Krishna is
not different from His name. That God's names are
transcendentally powerful is celebrated by all religious
traditions (example, "Hallowed by Thy Name").
Everyone knows that a happy life requires good health.
A proper diet, adequate exercise, and sufficient rest
are necessary to keep our bodies strong and fit. More
important, but less well known, is the inner-self's need
for spiritual nourishment and attention. If we ignore our
spiritual health requirements, we become
overwhelmed by negative material tendencies like
anxiety, hatred, and loneliness.
The potency necessary for developing complete
psychological and spiritual fulfilment is already present
within everyone. It must, however, be uncovered by a
genuine spiritual process.
Of all such authentic processes, India's timeless Vedas
tell us that meditation on the Hare Krishna mantra is
the most powerful.
The power of transcendental sound
It may be somewhat surprising for the average
Westerner to hear about the power within the
vibrations of mantras, but the potency is real. For
example, any numerologist will tell you that by
associating with particular sound vibrations one
becomes influenced by them.
According to the predominant types of sound vibration
people associate with through T.V. and radio, or in
reading articles in magazines and newspapers, they
become attracted to certain things or drawn towards
certain viewpoints. When television shows, songs on
the radio, stories in magazines, and advertising
everywhere propagates the concern for temporary
sense pleasure, then people lose their interest in their
spiritual goal of life. They simply become absorbed in
the mundane thoughts of whatever type of sound
vibration that enters their consciousness.
The mind is especially affected by the kind of sound
energy it picks up or tunes into. By chanting the Hare
Krishna mantra, it helps re-
direct the minds attention to
Krishna, and our loving
relationship with Him. The soul
by nature already loves
Krishna, but that relationship
has been covered over by the
material energy. The spiritual
potency of the Hare Krishna
mantra can help us to revive that eternal love for the
Lord. This is the power of transcendental sound
vibrations.
What's the benefit of chanting Hare Krishna?
In the preliminary stages of chanting, the practitioner
experiences peace of mind, and relief from unwanted
drives and habits. As one develops more realization by
chanting, one perceives the original, spiritual existence
of the self, and one can understand one's relationship
with the Lord.
The founder of the Hare Krishna movement, Srila
Prabhupada, very nicely explains
that: "We have practical experience
that any person who is chanting the
holy names of Krishna (Hare
Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna
Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama,
Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare
Hare) in due course of time feels
some transcendental pleasure and
very quickly becomes purified of all material
contamination."
Chanting Hare Krishna is for everyone
This Hare Krishna Mantra is a universal chant, it can
be chanted by anyone. It is for people of all religions,
all nations, all colours,
and both sexes. There's
no need to pay any fees,
join any group, or turn
your life around. It only
requires your time and
effort. Furthermore the
people who chant Hare
Krishna are developing good character, gaining
knowledge of both the material and spiritual worlds,
and helping others to also become free from material
anxiety.
So, whoever you are, whatever you do, you can try the
chanting for yourself and experience its result.
Chant "Hare Krishna" and be Happy!
For more information, please contact your local Hare
Krishna Temple. (See reverse for Birmingham Hare
Krishna temple).