by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Pranada dasi Dina and Yamuna have just given you a glimpse into the bright side of Krsna consciousness. I’m here to tell you of my experiences. From Yamuna’s talk we can understand Prabhupada’s equal treatment of his male and female disciples. As in all of his...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Jagannatha Krsnadasa dasa One of the most redeeming qualities of a gentleman is chivalry, typified by religiousness, morality, courtesy, honor, courage, justice and readiness to help the weak. And who amongst us men in the West will allow themselves to be thought...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The following letter was presented to the devotees in Philadelphia and a majority vote allowed women to chant in the temple room after ten years being prohibited. News of this change in Philadelphia spread quickly in ISKCON, which fueled a growing “unrest” about...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Bimala dasi I originally presented this paper to the leaders at the North American GBC meetings in 1996 in Alachua. I am feeling very optimistic today, because in reviewing it for today’s presentation, I had to cross out many of my skeptical comments because I can...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Pranada dasi for Hare Krishna World newspaper How can we revitalize and strengthen ISKCON? Devotees attending ISKCON’s first annual women’s conference, held in Los Angeles last December, came up with a solution that includes a mix of arithmetic, common...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Paper Presented by His Holiness Hridayananda Maharaja at the First Annual Women’s Ministry Conference in Los Angeles 1997 In the time allotted to me I wanted to speak on three related topics and leave as much time as possible for any questions or comments...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
To insure that the legitimate concerns of women receive due attention in ISKCON decision making and that qualified women are included in the decision-making process, we propose that: 1. The North American GBC committee shall designate, or otherwise cause to be...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Nov 18, 2018 | Blog
Пранада даси Перевод: Елизавета Милюхина, Расешвари дд Редактирование: Сати дд Поскольку я первой начала высказываться от имени женщин ИСККОН, меня много раз спрашивали, почему я стала это делать. Всем, за исключением небольшой горстки людей, я отвечала, отделываясь...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Jan 31, 2018 | Menu
EVENT: March 20-25, 2018 Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I am writing on behalf of the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE), to heartily invite you to take part in the forthcoming 8th Annual International Vaishnavi...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
by Visakha-priya devi dasi Preface The sublime philosophy of simultaneous oneness and difference expounded by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the only way to go in the age of quarrel and hypocrisy. We are in the right place at the right time. As Srila Prabhupada...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog
by Radha devi dasi I recently read an online post by a woman who was born and raised in India that covered the topic of “How should a woman behave in the brahmana culture?” I’ll refer to her as Krishna dasi in this essay, although that is not her name. In the post she...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog, Historical Documents
One of the purposes of the Vaishnavi Ministry is to preserve Srila Prabhupada’s legacy as well as the history of our ISKCON society. Srila Prabhupada engaged both Vaishnavas and Vaishnavis in active service. We fully support the glorious role of Vaishnavis as...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Sep 27, 2017 | Blog
Class on Janmastami 2017 Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja 2017
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog, Historical Documents
All videos of Yamuna Devi can be seen at Krishna Magic. Her picture above is hyperlinked to take you to the list of videos. You’ll find her memories of Srila Prabhupada and other presentations she made over the years.
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Historical Documents
The Vaishnavi Ministry has published a new paper called The Roles of Vaishnavis in ISKCON. Please share and translate into your language.
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog, Historical Documents
Malati and Visakha Prabhus narrate a slide show of pictures of Srila Prabhupada and his daughters at ISKCON Silicon Valley on August 20, 2017. Afterwards, Vaisesika Prabhu said, This is life-changing!...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | Feb 25, 2017 | Blog, Historical Documents
by Jyotirmayi Devi Dasi (1998) Historical Report From about 1965 up to 1974, when Srila Prabhupada had to get less and less involved in temple management because of translating work and the tremendous increase of disciples and temples, the women devotees’ situation...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 17, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
May 29, 2008 Today we live in a world that is full of war, strife, hatred and exploitation between people. It is a world based on a bodily conception of life that categorizes and then mistreats living beings on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion,...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 17, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
1996 102. The GBC Body shall establish an International Women’s Ministry. This Ministry will address the following concerns in a clear, mature, and deliberate manner: 1. Appreciating the contribution of ISKCON’s female devotees. 2. Increasing understanding...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 9, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
by Jyotirmayi devi dasi Presented at the First Annual Women’s Ministry Conference in Los Angeles 1997 Historical Report: “From about 1965 up to 1974, time when Srila Prabhupada had to get less and less involved in temple management because of translating...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 9, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
by the Sastric Advisory Council (SAC) (This paper was published on gbc.iskcon.org) Members participating in the authorship of this paper: Suhotra Svami, Gopiparanadhana Dasa, Drutakarma Dasa, Purnacandra Dasa, Devamrta Dasa Introduction On the 17th of September...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 9, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
Compiled by Visakha dasi Even the Spiritual Master sees his disciples as “prabhu” We are teaching our disciples to address amongst themselves “prabhu.” This is not new thing. This is very old. Now Narada is addressing Vyasadeva,...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 9, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
What Makes It Rough, What Makes It Smooth by Visakha dasi I am not a brahmana, I am not a ksatriya, I am not a vaisya or asudra. Nor am I a brahmacari, a householder, a vanaprastha or a sannyasi. I identify Myself only as the servant of the servant of the servant of...
by Lilamayi Gaurangi | May 9, 2015 | Blog, Historical Documents
by Visakha dasi Presented at the Third Annual Women’s Ministry Conference in New Vrindaban, October 1999 Our Krsna Conscious Heritage of Affection From the beginning of the creation of the universe, our heritage in Krsna consciousness is a bond of loving affection...
