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Join us on Wednesday, 11th September, as we celebrate the divine appearance of Srimati Radharani!
Immerse yourself in an evening filled with devotion and joy, beginning at 5:30 PM with:
🎶 Kirtan
🌺 Grand Arati
🎡 Jhulan Seva
🍽️ Prasadam
Come, and experience the bliss of Radha’s divine love and devotion. Let’s come together in this beautiful celebration!
Radhe Radhe!
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Join us on Wednesday, 11th September, as we celebrate the divine appearance of Srimati Radharani!
Immerse yourself in an evening filled with devotion and joy, beginning at 5:30 PM with:
🎶 Kirtan
🌺 Grand Arati
🎡 Jhulan Seva
🍽️ Prasadam
Come, and experience the bliss of Radha’s divine love and devotion. Let’s come together in this beautiful celebration!
Radhe Radhe!

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Happy Ganesha Chaturthi to all...

Sri Sri Radha Damodara, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and Srila Prabhupada Darshan @ IHFBOSTON

kṛṣṇa—sūrya-sama; māyā haya andhakāra
yāhāṅ kṛṣṇa, tāhāṅ nāhi māyāra adhikāra

kṛṣṇa—Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead; sūrya-sama—like the sun planet; māyā—the illusory energy; haya—is; andhakāra—darkness; yāhāṅ kṛṣṇa—wherever there is Kṛṣṇa; tāhāṅ—there; nāhi—not; māyāra—of māyā, or the darkness of illusion; adhikāra—the jurisdiction.

“Kṛṣṇa is compared to sunshine, and māyā is compared to darkness. Wherever there is sunshine, there cannot be darkness. As soon as one takes to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the darkness of illusion (the influence of the external energy) will immediately vanish.

Chaitanya Caritamrta Madhva 22.31

In a world divided by beliefs, nature reminds us of the ultimate truth: its laws transcend the boundaries of faith and creed.
Let’s embrace unity and respect the divine forces that guide us all, regardless of our paths.

Our true essence lies beyond the physical body and mind. Just as clothes cover our bodies, the spirit soul is covered by the body and mind. Unveil your true self by diving deeper into spiritual wisdom.
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Srimad Bhagavatam SB.1.9.11| Loving Tears | HG Balarama Anuja Dasa | IHF Boston|

Sri Sri Radha Damodara, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and Srila Prabhupada Darshan @ IHF Boston

anarthopaśamaṁ sākṣād
bhakti-yogam adhokṣaje
lokasyājānato vidvāṁś
cakre sātvata-saṁhitām

anartha—things which are superfluous; upaśamam—mitigation; sākṣāt—directly; bhakti-yogam—the linking process of devotional service; adhokṣaje—unto the Transcendence; lokasya—of the general mass of men; ajānataḥ—those who are unaware of; vidvān—the supremely learned; cakre—compiled; sātvata—in relation with the Supreme Truth; saṁhitām—Vedic literature.

The material miseries of the living entity, which are superfluous to him, can be directly mitigated by the linking process of devotional service. But the mass of people do not know this, and therefore the learned Vyāsadeva compiled this Vedic literature, which is in relation to the Supreme Truth.

Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.6

The eternal kingdom of Brahman, as described in the Bhagavad-gita, is a realm of eternal bliss and tranquillity, a place from which no soul ever returns. Dive into the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and discover the path to this divine destination.
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Today (Thursday, 29 August 2024) is Ekadashi, suitable for fasting from grains.
Observe this Vrata and be blessed by Lord Hari.

Join us to celebrate the most auspicious event of Sri Vyasa Puja, the divine appearance day of our beloved spiritual master His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/ihfvyasapuja24

Date & Time: 5:30 pm , Aug 27, 2024
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Damodara Mandir, Shrewsbury

Sunday Special Janmasthami Lecture | IHF Boston| HG Sadananda Dasa

Sri Sri Radha Damodara, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and Srila Prabhupada Darshan @ IHF Boston

ete cāṁśa-kalāḥ puṁsaḥ
kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam
indrāri-vyākulaṁ lokaṁ
mṛḍayanti yuge yuge

All of the above-mentioned incarnations are either plenary portions or portions of the plenary portions of the Lord, but *Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the original Personality of Godhead.* All of them appear on planets whenever there is a disturbance created by the atheists. The Lord incarnates to protect the theists.

Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.28

We will be celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Krishna, on 26 August 2024.
Stay tuned for important updates on our social media platforms.
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Sri Sri Radha Damodara, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and Srila Prabhupada Darshan @ IHF Boston

jīvera 'svarūpa' haya--kṛṣṇera 'nitya-dāsa'
kṛṣṇera 'taṭasthā-śakti' 'bhedābheda-prakāśa
sūryāṁśa-kiraṇa, yaiche agni-jvālā-caya
svābhāvika kṛṣṇera tina-prakāra 'śakti' haya

"It is the living entity's constitutional position to be an eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa because he is the marginal energy of Kṛṣṇa and a manifestation simultaneously one and different from the Lord, like a molecular particle of sunshine or fire. Kṛṣṇa has three varieties of energy.

Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.108-109

Join us for the enchanting Jhulan Utsava from August 15 to August 19, 2024!
🗓️ Dates: Starts Today
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM onwards
Let's celebrate the divine swing festival, adorned with beautiful decorations and filled with holy joy. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual festivities!

Join us in observing this auspicious day on 15th August 2024 (Today) as we fast and offer our devotional service to Lord Krishna.

🌿 What to Avoid: Grains, pulses, and beans.
🍇 What You Can Have: Ekadashi Prasadam, fruits, water, milk, and milk products.

May this Ekadashi bring you spiritual upliftment and bliss.

Join us for the enchanting Jhulan Utsava from August 15 to August 19, 2024!

🗓️ Dates: Starts tomorrow
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM onwards

Let's celebrate the divine swing festival, adorned with beautiful decorations and filled with holy joy. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual festivities!

Srila Prabhupada book distribution

🌟 Highlights from the 2nd Summer Camp of IHF Boston! 🌞

We had an amazing time this summer with our little campers! Here's a sneak peek at some of the exciting activities:

🍇 Blueberry Picking - A fun day out in nature, exploring and enjoying the sweet taste of freshly picked blueberries!

🚔 Visit - Our kids got a behind-the-scenes look at how our local heroes keep the community safe. A big thank you to the Shrewsbury Police Department for this wonderful experience!

📚 Story Time - Bringing ancient tales from the Vedas to life, sparking curiosity and imagination in young minds.

🧘‍♂️ Yoga - Learning the art of mindfulness and healthy living with calming yoga sessions.

🎨 Crafts - Creativity was in full swing with hands-on activities that let kids explore their artistic sides.

📜 Shloka Chanting - Connecting with our roots through the rhythmic recitation of sacred verses.

🍛 Yummy Prasadam - Ending each day with delicious and blessed meals that everyone loved!

Thank you to all the parents, volunteers, and especially our enthusiastic campers for making this summer camp a memorable one!