In this interview with Urmila devi dasi, we will discuss Krishna conscious education, specifically helping our children successfully transition from childhood to adulthood.
Topics we cover:
Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions on education especially for youth,
traditional education,
homeschooling,
the importance of academics,
mangalarati for kids,
residential schools,
marriage,
inspiring our children to continue Krishna consciousness throughout their life,
and more...

For more interviews and discussions like this go to https://successfulvaisnavas.com
For the video version go to https://youtu.be/gwRw20QF1go

In this interview with Bhadrasena Prabhu we discuss The Loft approach to sharing Krishna consciousness in the West. We also discuss how the Vedic Contemporary Ashrama fits into that strategy.



Some of the topics we cover..



* Challenges typically faced by men today as they become devotees* How to help devotees deal with different issues as they take up bhakti* The importance of mindset and habits.* The difference between a Westerner and someone with a Western mindset.



If you are interested in helping new people take up Krishna consciousness I highly recommend checking out this interview.



In this episode we mentioned the following links:







https://www.omtrepreneurs.com/simpleshiftreplayBhadrasena’s Presentation: The Simple Shift for Supercharged Sadhana



https://theloft.org.nz/Loft Yoga Lounge – Western outreach preaching centre in Auckland









In this interview with Bhadrasena Prabhu we discuss The Loft approach to sharing Krishna consciousness in the West. We also discuss how the Vedic Contemporary Ashrama fits into that strategy.



Some of the topics we cover..



* Challenges typically faced by men today as they become devotees* How to help devotees deal with different issues as they take up bhakti* The importance of mindset and habits.* The difference between a Westerner and someone with a Western mindset.



If you are interested in helping new people take up Krishna consciousness I highly recommend checking out this interview.



In this episode we mentioned the following links:







https://www.omtrepreneurs.com/simpleshiftreplayBhadrasena’s Presentation: The Simple Shift for Supercharged Sadhana



https://theloft.org.nz/Loft Yoga Lounge – Western outreach preaching centre in Auckland

Growing up as a teen today is a challenge. It is also a great challenge for parents of teens. In today’s interview with Madhurika devi dasi we discuss key ideas for equipping and inspiring teens to become happy Krishna conscious adults.



Check out this episode where we cover:



* should we force our teens to practise Krishna consciousness or leave them to choose for themselves… or something else?* the importance of Krishna consciousness experiences* how to be empathic with our teens* the importance positive adult association* how to make Krishna consciousness cool* does it really take a village to raise a child? – what do if you live in a small community* how to manage living in a large diverse community* and more…



In this episode we mentioned the following links:



PARENTING DEVOTEE TEENAGERS (things I am learning while on the job)Culture Crossing: Krishna Kids in the Material WorldTwo great articles by Madhurika devi dasi about parenting teens in Krishna consciousness.



https://worldgitaday.comOne day event on 25th December to spread the glories of Bhagavad-gita all around the world.



https://empowerandpreach.comTraining on all topics related to Krishna consciousness along with community. Class on learning slokas to be added soon.



https://empowerandpreach.com/slokasGuided online class for memorizing groups of slokas.

















Growing up as a teen today is a challenge. It is also a great challenge for parents of teens. In today’s interview with Madhurika devi dasi we discuss key ideas for equipping and inspiring teens to become happy Krishna conscious adults.



Check out this episode where we cover:



* should we force our teens to practise Krishna consciousness or leave them to choose for themselves… or something else?* the importance of Krishna consciousness experiences* how to be empathic with our teens* the importance positive adult association* how to make Krishna consciousness cool* does it really take a village to raise a child? – what do if you live in a small community* how to manage living in a large diverse community* and more…



In this episode we mentioned the following links:



PARENTING DEVOTEE TEENAGERS (things I am learning while on the job)Culture Crossing: Krishna Kids in the Material WorldTwo great articles by Madhurika devi dasi about parenting teens in Krishna consciousness.



https://worldgitaday.comOne day event on 25th December to spread the glories of Bhagavad-gita all around the world.



https://empowerandpreach.comTraining on all topics related to Krishna consciousness along with community. Class on learning slokas to be added soon.



https://empowerandpreach.

Learning many slokas at once is easier than learning one at a time… Don’t believe me…



Check out this episode where we cover:



* the most effective time-tested technique for learning slokas* why small children should learn many slokas… and why it doesn’t matter if they don’t understand them* how to use “muscle memory” and “musical patterns” to learn slokas* why learning many slokas is less stressful than learning one* what running can teach us about memorizing verses* when it is helpful to “think” when learning slokas* an opportunity to try this method with support* and more…



In this episode we mentioned the following links:



https://successfulvaisnavas.com/gitachallengeChallenge for Kids to recite all 18 chapters of Bhagavad-gita in 18 days.



https://worldgitaday.comOne day event on 25th December to spread the glories of Bhagavad-gita all around the world.



https://empowerandpreach.comTraining on all topics related to Krishna consciousness along with community. Class on learning slokas to be added soon.



https://empowerandpreach.com/experienceClass on making Krishna consciousness class engaging and transformative experiences.

















Learning many slokas at once is easier than learning one at a time… Don’t believe me…



Check out this episode where we cover:



* the most effective time-tested technique for learning slokas* why small children should learn many slokas… and why it doesn’t matter if they don’t understand them* how to use “muscle memory” and “musical patterns” to learn slokas* why learning many slokas is less stressful than learning one* what running can teach us about memorizing verses* when it is helpful to “think” when learning slokas* an opportunity to try this method with support* and more…



In this episode we mentioned the following links:



https://successfulvaisnavas.com/gitachallengeChallenge for Kids to recite all 18 chapters of Bhagavad-gita in 18 days.



https://worldgitaday.comOne day event on 25th December to spread the glories of Bhagavad-gita all around the world.



https://empowerandpreach.comTraining on all topics related to Krishna consciousness along with community. Class on learning slokas to be added soon.



https://empowerandpreach.com/experienceClass on making Krishna consciousness class engaging and transformative experiences.

Gourangi Gandharvika is a second generation devotee from Mayapur who has created the most amazing activity book for children.



In this episode we cover:



* what inspired her to create the book* what it was like growing up in Mayapur* how a team of young devotees helped her create the book* the challenges she faced publishing the book* how she managed her time to achieve her goals* her thoughts on how to inspire kids in Krishna consciousness and how she applied it to her book* and more…



You can find the book Becoming My Devotee at the links below:



https://iskconcongregation.com/



https://iskconcongregation.com/product/becoming-your-devotee/



https://www.facebook.com/ISKCONchildrenservices

















Gourangi Gandharvika is a second generation devotee from Mayapur who has created the most amazing activity book for children.



In this episode we cover:



* what inspired her to create the book* what it was like growing up in Mayapur* how a team of young devotees helped her create the book* the challenges she faced publishing the book* how she managed her time to achieve her goals* her thoughts on how to inspire kids in Krishna consciousness and how she applied it to her book* and more…



You can find the book Becoming My Devotee at the links below:



https://iskconcongregation.com/



https://iskconcongregation.com/product/becoming-your-devotee/



https://www.facebook.com/ISKCONchildrenservices

As we come towards the end of Kartik, it is time to think about how we can continue the momentum in our spiritual life even after this auspicious month.



With this in mind I have arranged a live Strengthen our Sadhana Challenge for the last 5 days of Kartik. It is completely free.



There will be live video training for about 30-45 mins each day as well as daily exercises and community interaction.



The challenge is completely free for the duration of the live challenge, then them recordings will be put in the Empower and Preach members areas.



You can register here:



https://www.empowerandpreach.com/sosHere’s what we will cover…



* How to make space for sadhana in your life EVEN IF YOU ARE SUPER BUSY (…and who isn’t busy these days!)* Push-button shortcuts to INSTANTLY intensify your focus and motivation to read and chant* What association REALLY means when you want to elevate your Krishna consciousness.* Creative approaches to sadhana that are the most effective FOR YOU* Advanced time and behaviour management tactics which  almost GUARANTEE that you’re sadhana will start off on the right foot* Simple yet very powerful exercises to FORCE YOUR MIND TO COOPERATE when chanting* A practical framework for assessing the QUALITY OF YOUR SADHANA so that you can always keep advancing* How to share what you’ve learned in a way that will also INSPIRE OTHERS to improve their sadhana



I’d love for you to be part of challenge with us.





As we come towards the end of Kartik, it is time to think about how we can continue the momentum in our spiritual life even after this auspicious month.



With this in mind I have arranged a live Strengthen our Sadhana Challenge for the last 5 days of Kartik. It is completely free.



There will be live video training for about 30-45 mins each day as well as daily exercises and community interaction.



The challenge is completely free for the duration of the live challenge, then them recordings will be put in the Empower and Preach members areas.



You can register here:



https://www.empowerandpreach.com/sosHere’s what we will cover…



* How to make space for sadhana in your life EVEN IF YOU ARE SUPER BUSY (…and who isn’t busy these days!

In this episode we interview Ajita Prabhu (Avelo Roy) a very successful devotee entrepreneur. He shares his story and the place for entrepreneurship in the Hare Krishna movement.







Correction: Ajita Prabhu is initiated by Romapada Swami



For ideas for how you can generate more income in a way that supports Krishna consciousness go to https://successfulvaisnavas.com/profit.



You can find out more about Ajita Prabhu here:



Article and video on ISKCON News.



Avelo Roy Facebook




https://aveloroy.com/










In this episode we interview Ajita Prabhu (Avelo Roy) a very successful devotee entrepreneur. He shares his story and the place for entrepreneurship in the Hare Krishna movement.







Correction: Ajita Prabhu is initiated by Romapada Swami



For ideas for how you can generate more income in a way that supports Krishna consciousness go to https://successfulvaisnavas.com/profit.



You can find out more about Ajita Prabhu here:



Article and video on ISKCON News.



Avelo Roy Facebook




https://aveloroy.com/

The Profitable Preaching 5 Day Challenge —Share Mahaprabhu’s Mission and Prosper



Thursday 16th- Monday 20th July (EST)



I will be running a 5 Day Challenge starting this week…It is about how devotees can use principles of business to generate income in a way that is compatible with Krishna consciousness and to preach effectively.



Over 5 days we will build a blueprint to:



* create a profitable business based on Krishna consciousness.* preach in a way that is financially sustainable* generate income for yourself and devotees involved in your project* create a lifestyle that supports Krishna consciousness* expand your impact and grow your preaching project



Tentative Daily Schedule (Might change):1: Why finances are important for devotees.2: Key concepts



* POSTIE Strategy for quickly launching a profitable business* Implementation* Case Studies



I will teach about 1 hour live each day in the Facebook group and there will be exercises each day to help you build your blueprint.

The Profitable Preaching 5 Day Challenge —Share Mahaprabhu’s Mission and Prosper



Thursday 16th- Monday 20th July (EST)



I will be running a 5 Day Challenge starting this week…It is about how devotees can use principles of business to generate income in a way that is compatible with Krishna consciousness and to preach effectively.



Over 5 days we will build a blueprint to:



* create a profitable business based on Krishna consciousness.* preach in a way that is financially sustainable* generate income for yourself and devotees involved in your project* create a lifestyle that supports Krishna consciousness* expand your impact and grow your preaching project



Tentative Daily Schedule (Might change):1: Why finances are important for devotees.2: Key concepts



* POSTIE Strategy for quickly launching a profitable business* Implementation* Case Studies



I will teach about 1 hour live each day in the Facebook group and there will be exercises each day to help you build your blueprint.

In this episode, we’ll be interviewing Jaya Sila Prabhu and Vimala Mataji about Relationship Rescue Remedy. This powerful 5 Drop Formula gives tools for managing conflict and ensures successful relationships.







I’ve personally worked with Jaya Sila and Vimala on this program from the very beginning and can vouch for its effectiveness.



Jaya Sila and Vimala discuss:



* What prompted them to write the book. * What it was like as a grhastha in ISKCON in the early days. * The big shift that saved their marriage * How they use the 5-Drop Formula to this day and how you can use it too



It is my great pleasure to introduce Jaya Sila and Vimala and the Relationship Rescue Remedy 5 Drop formula.



Click play to listen to the episode:





Subscribe to the RRR Channel on Youtube



Join the Facebook group



Get a copy of the book at RelationshipRescueRemedy.com











In this episode, we’ll be interviewing Jaya Sila Prabhu and Vimala Mataji about Relationship Rescue Remedy. This powerful 5 Drop Formula gives tools for managing conflict and ensures successful relationships.







I’ve personally worked with Jaya Sila and Vimala on this program from the very beginning and can vouch for its effectiveness.



Jaya Sila and Vimala discuss:



* What prompted them to write the book. * What it was like as a grhastha in ISKCON in the early days. * The big shift that saved their marriage * How they use the 5-Drop Formula to this day and how you can use it too



It is my great pleasure to introduce Jaya Sila and Vimala and the Relationship Rescue Remedy 5 Drop formula.



Click play to listen to the episode:





Subscribe to the RRR Channel on Youtube



Join the Facebook group



Get a copy of the book at RelationshipRescueRemedy.com

In this episode, I talk to Damodar Prabhu again to discuss some of the more personal aspects of his life as a devotee.

Some of the topics we cover:

* How it was growing up in a Hare Krishna family.
* What life was like as a 17-year-old brahmacari.
* What it was like to be part of the “van ashram”.
* How his techniques as a book distributor helped him in his professional career.
* Challenges faced by temple presidents.



Click play to listen to the episode:





Listen to the interview on Youtube:








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In this episode, I talk to Damodar Prabhu again to discuss some of the more personal aspects of his life as a devotee.

Some of the topics we cover:

* How it was growing up in a Hare Krishna family.
* What life was like as a 17-year-old brahmacari.
* What it was like to be part of the “van ashram”.
* How his techniques as a book distributor helped him in his professional career.
* Challenges faced by temple presidents.



Click play to listen to the episode:





Listen to the interview on Youtube:








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A few weeks ago I did an interview with a good friend of mine & godbrother Candrasekharacarya Prabhu.



I thought it would be interesting for everyone to hear from him because he is a person that takes a bit of initiative and tries to do things to help spread Krishna consciousness.







He’s a good musician. He’s made some really nice modern music with the Maha Mantra and he’s also made some pretty cool videos that he has on Youtube and Facebook. So I think it’d be really inspiring for everyone to hear about it.



And we can also hear about his efforts to preach in France to the local people and the challenges that that involved. So I think you’ll find a lot of interesting lessons from the interview and hopefully you’ll get a bit of inspiration to try something similar.



Click play to listen to the episode:







Watch the Video on Youtube:








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Check out Chandrasekhar Prabhu’s YouTube channel: Easy Bhakti



View his biography at Easybhakti.com













A few weeks ago I did an interview with a good friend of mine & godbrother Candrasekharacarya Prabhu.



I thought it would be interesting for everyone to hear from him because he is a person that takes a bit of initiative and tries to do things to help spread Krishna consciousness.







He’s a good musician. He’s made some really nice modern music with the Maha Mantra and he’s also made some pretty cool videos that he has on Youtube and Facebook. So I think it’d be really inspiring for everyone to hear about it.



And we can also hear about his efforts to preach in France to the local people and the challenges that that involved. So I think you’ll find a lot of interesting lessons from the interview and hopefully you’ll get a bit of inspiration to try something similar.



Click play to listen to the episode:







Watch the Video on Youtube:








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Check out Chandrasekhar Prabhu’s YouTube channel: Easy Bhakti



View his biography at Easybhakti.com

This episode, I’m going solo talking about boiling the milk. The basic concept here is the importance of taking care of devotees and training them.



Looking after the devotees we have rather than just going out and making new devotees.







Some of the key points I talk about:



8:32 What does boiling the milk mean?



9:03 Where does the expression come from?



9:54 What do we need to focus on?



11:44 “Better to remain as a guest?”



13:22 How should we speak when we preach?



13:55 Are your actions matching what you say?



14:42 How to help devotees think for themselves.



15:47 What are devotees needs?



17:17 How things have changed… new challenges.



20:18 When the real (SB) Srimad Bhagavatam class starts…



21:27 The problem with FB discussions



23:13 Essential factor in future success of our movement.



24:47 Making more devotees in the bedroom



27:08 What about outreach?



27:58 A healthy church



29:30 KC humanitarianism



31:05 “Circle of Awesomeness” the best marketing



32:01 Moons not stars



32:24 Ripe Mango strategy



34:55 Philosophy & Lifestyle



35:55 How to boil the milk?



36:49 Practical lifestyle training



Click play to listen to the episode:







Watch the Video on Youtube:








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Click here to register to the Healthy Temple webinar.

This episode, I’m going solo talking about boiling the milk. The basic concept here is the importance of taking care of devotees and training them.



Looking after the devotees we have rather than just going out and making new devotees.







Some of the key points I talk about:



8:32 What does boiling the milk mean?



9:03 Where does the expression come from?



9:54 What do we need to focus on?



11:44 “Better to remain as a guest?”



13:22 How should we speak when we preach?



13:55 Are your actions matching what you say?



14:42 How to help devotees think for themselves.



15:47 What are devotees needs?



17:17 How things have changed… new challenges.



20:18 When the real (SB) Srimad Bhagavatam class starts…



21:27 The problem with FB discussions



23:13 Essential factor in future success of our movement.



24:47 Making more devotees in the bedroom



27:08 What about outreach?



27:58 A healthy church



29:30 KC humanitarianism



31:05 “Circle of Awesomeness” the best marketing



32:01 Moons not stars



32:24 Ripe Mango strategy



34:55 Philosophy & Lifestyle

This episode we’re interviewing His Holiness Hridayananda das Goswami about preaching in the West and taking initiative to spread Prabhupada’s movement.
Some of the topics we cover:

* How the movement has changed…
* Why we need to create leaders not followers…
* The extreme importance of acting according to our nature…
* What it means to be an adult in the Hare Krishna movement…


We even discuss how leaders and gurus in ISKCON can sometimes misuse their power… and what to do about it.
If you are a preacher or leader in ISKCON (or want to be) then this episode is a must listen!
Click play to listen to the episode:

View His Holiness Hridayananda Maharaja’s website here
Learn more about Krishna West

This episode we’re interviewing His Holiness Hridayananda das Goswami about preaching in the West and taking initiative to spread Prabhupada’s movement.
Some of the topics we cover:

* How the movement has changed…
* Why we need to create leaders not followers…
* The extreme importance of acting according to our nature…
* What it means to be an adult in the Hare Krishna movement…


We even discuss how leaders and gurus in ISKCON can sometimes misuse their power… and what to do about it.
If you are a preacher or leader in ISKCON (or want to be) then this episode is a must listen!
Click play to listen to the episode:

View His Holiness Hridayananda Maharaja’s website here
Learn more about Krishna West

In this week’s episode with Pancharatna Prabhu, we listen to something that could be really helpful for you if you’re a book distributor or a preacher in any way. One of the problems in book distribution that we’ve observed is that devotees who distribute books, they’re really focused in giving the books out, but often there’s not much follow-up.

Even devotees that put in the effort to follow up, it’s really hard because you know, your focus is on distributing books and getting as many books out there as possible. It takes time and it’s a different type of energy and different types of focus to follow people up.
So what is the solution you might ask?
Listen to the interview with Pancharatna Prabhu as we discuss the Chant Now online preaching project.
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Click play to listen to the episode
Learn more about the Chant Now project here:

Follow the project on Instagram:  /chant_now
Check out some interesting articles on:
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ISKCON News

In this week’s episode with Pancharatna Prabhu, we listen to something that could be really helpful for you if you’re a book distributor or a preacher in any way. One of the problems in book distribution that we’ve observed is that devotees who distribute books, they’re really focused in giving the books out, but often there’s not much follow-up.

Even devotees that put in the effort to follow up, it’s really hard because you know, your focus is on distributing books and getting as many books out there as possible. It takes time and it’s a different type of energy and different types of focus to follow people up.
So what is the solution you might ask?
Listen to the interview with Pancharatna Prabhu as we discuss the Chant Now online preaching project.
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Click play to listen to the episode
Learn more about the Chant Now project here:

Follow the project on Instagram:  /chant_now
Check out some interesting articles on:
Dandavats
ISKCON News

In this second part of our interview with Akrura Prabhu, we talk about the 40 Habits of a Thinking Coach.
We hear…


* What a coach or thinking partner should stay focused on…
* How the 40 habits will be beneficial for devotees…
* How to react when a devotee comes to you and asks for help…
* How to create a better environment for your thinking…
* How devotees can build their confidence in Krishna…
* What are the three things that he recommends for devotees…

 
Click play to listen to the episode

PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT SESSIONS
Our action brings results.
The better our thinking is the better our results will be in the areas of:
– Sadhana
– Service
– Relationships
– Diet
– Finances
If you would you like to improve the quality of your thinking, action and results, contact Akrura dasa to schedule a free session:
Email: gitaseva108@gmail.com
Facebook: Gita Seva
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Listen to Episode 22 with Akrura Prabhu here


 In this second part of our interview with Akrura Prabhu, we talk about the 40 Habits of a Thinking Coach.
We hear…


* What a coach or thinking partner should stay focused on…
* How the 40 habits will be beneficial for devotees…
* How to react when a devotee comes to you and asks for help…
* How to create a better environment for your thinking…
* How devotees can build their confidence in Krishna…
* What are the three things that he recommends for devotees…

 
Click play to listen to the episode

PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT SESSIONS
Our action brings results.
The better our thinking is the better our results will be in the areas of:
– Sadhana
– Service
– Relationships
– Diet
– Finances
If you would you like to improve the quality of your thinking, action and results, contact Akrura dasa to schedule a free session:
Email: gitaseva108@gmail.com
Facebook: Gita Seva
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Listen to Episode 22 with Akrura Prabhu here