# Documents # Classes in Temple and Room Allocation [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pyV198Yb2xC7vvn1UT53LRd6QP\_sTGxvvNsHtv09Jvs/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pyV198Yb2xC7vvn1UT53LRd6QP_sTGxvvNsHtv09Jvs/edit?usp=sharing) # Arati Sequence Sheet [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQHrCJpXzutdiPcU78RvKTvnnXy6UujJ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQHrCJpXzutdiPcU78RvKTvnnXy6UujJ/view?usp=sharing) # HGRSPs view on going for Astrological Calculations Dandavats Respected Radheshyam Prabhuji - one devotee is relying too much on Astrology (a lot of faith in it instead of Krishna). In the course of discussion he said HGRSP also consults Astrology before any devotee joins as a Brahmachari in the temple. In essence he is saying when HGRSP is doing it what is the harm if I do it. What to tell him can you please guide me Prj? Ys vgkd HGRSP detailed answer in a Word document in - English - [https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/12](https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/12) - Hindi - [https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/13](https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/12) - Marathi - [https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/14](https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/12) # Do we need to perform Samskaras? What is need of Vedic rituals/Samskaras , they are not "mandatory" esp in today's day-age of Kali yuga ? Yes, its "not mandatory " , unless the responsible members of the family wish to have good progeny. In the purport BG 16.1-3 , SP mentions about the importance of Samskaras - "If the parents want a child in the godly qualities they should follow the ten principles recommended for the social life of the human being". These ten principles /samskaras are given in the book "Saṁskāra-tattva" by Raghunandan Bhattacharya : 1\) vivāha 2\) garbhādhāna 3\) puṁsavana 4\) sīmantonnayana 5\) jāta-karma 6\) nāma-karaṇa (also included with anna-prāśana) 7\) cūḍā-karaṇa 8\) vidyārambha 9\) upanayana 10\) dīkṣā Samskara means impressions. Just, as a computer operates based on programming, similarly our consciousness also operates based on its programming. And performing Samskaras means writing new program over an old one. It’s a purificatory process to uplift the consciousness, to create auspicious impressions and also as a shield to ward off evil influences. In SB 10.5.4, Sukadeva Goswami while mentioning the various ways of purification says to Parikshit Maharaj, that by purificatory ceremonies, birth is purified. By birth everyone is a Sudra, only by performing samskaras one becomes a dvija (Janmanā jāyate śūdraḥ saṁskārād dhi bhaved dvijaḥ). Out of many samskaras, Srila Prabhupada stressed that grahastas must follow the most important samskaras of Vivaha and garbhadhana (begetting a good child). SP mentions in his purport SB 3.21.15, "not more than twenty-five years ago, and perhaps it is still current, parents in India used to consult the horoscope of the boy and girl to see whether there would be factual union in their psychological conditions. These considerations are very important. Now a days, marriage takes place without such consultation, and therefore, soon after the marriage, there is divorce and separation. Formerly husband and wife used to live together peacefully throughout their whole lives, but nowadays it is a very difficult task." Vedic culture teaches us how one can beget a good child. Otherwise, it is like gambling, one does not know what to expect. SB 4.22.53, "How one can beget children according to one's own desire is practically unknown in the present age (Kali-yuga). In this regard the secret of success depends on the parents' acceptance of the various purificatory methods known as samskaras". SB 3.14.38 that, "Before engaging in sexual intercourse, both the husband and the wife must consider their mental condition, the particular time, the husband's direction, and obedience to the demigods. According to Vedic society, there is a suitable auspicious time for sex life, which is called the time for garbhādhāna." We see the example of Diti and Kashyapa Muni. She requested Kashyapa Muni to unite with her at an inappropriate time (her mental condition was neither sober, nor devotional). Kashyapa Muni warned her that she would meet with proper punishment by giving birth to demoniac child. SP in his purport SB 3.16.35 mentions, "It is to be concluded that while conceiving a child one's mind must be very sober and devotional. For this purpose, the Garbhādhāna-samskārā is recommended in the Vedic scriptures. If the mind of the father is not sober, the semen discharged will not be very good. Thus, the living entity, wrapped in the matter produced from the father and mother, will be demoniac like Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu. The conditions of conception are to be carefully studied." In SB, King Prithu and Arci show the positive way of mental condition. They underwent the garbhādhāna purificatory process before begetting children, and thus they begot all their sons according to their desires and purified mental states. So actually, we can see all these happening now a days, the faithful/obedient to vedic scriptures live a peaceful/contended life as compared to the faithless who are always disturbed /unhappy. \_\_\_ वैदिक अनुष्ठानों/संस्कारों की क्या आवश्यकता है, वे कलियुग के आज के युग में "अनिवार्य" नहीं हैं? हां, यह "अनिवार्य नहीं" है, जब तक कि परिवार के जिम्मेदार सदस्य अच्छी संतान की कामना न करें। अभिप्राय बीजी 16.1-3 में, एसपी ने संस्कारों के महत्व के बारे में उल्लेख किया है - "यदि माता-पिता ईश्वरीय गुणों वाला बच्चा चाहते हैं तो उन्हें मनुष्य के सामाजिक जीवन के लिए अनुशंसित दस सिद्धांतों का पालन करना चाहिए"। ये दस सिद्धांत/संस्कार रघुनंदन भट्टाचार्य की पुस्तक "संस्कार-तत्व" में दिए गए हैं: 1)विवाह 2\) गर्भाधान 3\) पुंसवन 4\) सीमन्तोन्नयन 5\) जातक-कर्म 6\) नाम-करण (अन्न-प्राशन के साथ भी शामिल) 7\) चूड़ा-करण 8\) विद्यारंभ 9\) उपनयन 10\) दीक्षा संस्कार का अर्थ है संस्कार। जिस प्रकार कंप्यूटर प्रोग्रामिंग के आधार पर संचालित होता है, उसी प्रकार हमारी चेतना भी उसकी प्रोग्रामिंग के आधार पर संचालित होती है। और संस्कार करने का अर्थ है पुराने कार्यक्रम पर नया कार्यक्रम लिखना। यह चेतना को ऊपर उठाने, शुभ प्रभाव पैदा करने और बुरे प्रभावों से बचने के लिए एक ढाल के रूप में एक शुद्धिकरण प्रक्रिया है। एसबी 10.5.4 में, शुकदेव गोस्वामी शुद्धि के विभिन्न तरीकों का उल्लेख करते हुए परीक्षित महाराज से कहते हैं, कि शुद्धिकरण समारोहों से, जन्म शुद्ध होता है। जन्म से हर कोई शूद्र होता है, केवल संस्कार करने से कोई द्विज बन जाता है (जन्मना जायते शूद्र: संस्काराद धी भवेद द्विज:)। कई संस्कारों में से, श्रील प्रभुपाद ने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि ग्रहस्थों को विवाह और गर्भाधान (एक अच्छा बच्चा पैदा करना) के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण संस्कारों का पालन करना चाहिए। श्रील प्रभुपाद ने अपने तात्पर्य एसबी 3.21.15 में उल्लेख किया है, "पच्चीस साल पहले, और शायद यह अभी भी मौजूद है, भारत में माता-पिता लड़के और लड़की की कुंडली से यह देखने के लिए परामर्श करते थे कि क्या उनकी मनोवैज्ञानिक स्थितियों में तथ्यात्मक मिलन होगा। ये विचार बहुत महत्वपूर्ण हैं। आजकल, विवाह इस तरह के परामर्श के बिना होता है, और इसलिए, विवाह के तुरंत बाद, तलाक और अलगाव हो जाता है। पहले पति और पत्नी जीवन भर शांति से एक साथ रहते थे, लेकिन आजकल ऐसा होता है। बहुत कठिन काम है।” वैदिक संस्कृति हमें सिखाती है कि एक अच्छी संतान कैसे प्राप्त की जा सकती है। अन्यथा, यह जुए की तरह है, कोई नहीं जानता कि क्या उम्मीद की जाए। एसबी 4.22.53, "कोई अपनी इच्छा के अनुसार बच्चे कैसे पैदा कर सकता है यह वर्तमान युग (कलियुग) में व्यावहारिक रूप से अज्ञात है। इस संबंध में सफलता का रहस्य माता-पिता द्वारा संस्कार के रूप में जाने जाने वाले विभिन्न शुद्धिकरण तरीकों की स्वीकृति पर निर्भर करता है"। एसबी 3.14.38 कि, "संभोग में संलग्न होने से पहले, पति और पत्नी दोनों को अपनी मानसिक स्थिति, विशेष समय, पति की दिशा और देवताओं की आज्ञाकारिता पर विचार करना चाहिए। वैदिक समाज के अनुसार, यौन जीवन के लिए एक उपयुक्त शुभ समय होता है, जिसे गर्भाधान का समय कहा जाता है।" हम दिति और कश्यप मुनि का उदाहरण देखते हैं। उसने कश्यप मुनि से अनुचित समय पर उसके साथ एकजुट होने का अनुरोध किया (उसकी मानसिक स्थिति न तो शांत थी, न ही भक्तिपूर्ण थी)। कश्यप मुनि ने उसे चेतावनी दी कि उसे राक्षसी बच्चे को जन्म देकर उचित दंड मिलेगा। श्रील प्रभुपाद ने अपने तात्पर्य एसबी 3.16.35 में उल्लेख किया है, "यह निष्कर्ष निकाला जा सकता है कि बच्चे को गर्भ धारण करते समय व्यक्ति का मन बहुत शांत और भक्तिपूर्ण होना चाहिए। इस उद्देश्य के लिए, वैदिक शास्त्रों में गर्भाधान-संस्कार की सिफारिश की गई है। यदि पिता का मन शांत नहीं है, तो उत्सर्जित वीर्य बहुत अच्छा नहीं होगा। इस प्रकार, जीवित इकाई, पिता और माता से उत्पन्न पदार्थ में लिपटी हुई होगी। हिरण्याक्ष और हिरण्यकशिपु जैसे राक्षसों के लिए गर्भाधान की स्थितियों का सावधानीपूर्वक अध्ययन किया जाना चाहिए।" एसबी में, राजा पृथु और अर्चि मानसिक स्थिति का सकारात्मक मार्ग दिखाते हैं। बच्चे पैदा करने से पहले उन्हें गर्भाधान शुद्धिकरण प्रक्रिया से गुजरना पड़ा, और इस तरह उन्होंने अपनी इच्छाओं और शुद्ध मानसिक स्थिति के अनुसार अपने सभी बेटों को जन्म दिया। तो वास्तव में, हम आजकल यह सब घटित होते हुए देख सकते हैं, वैदिक धर्मग्रंथों के प्रति आस्थावान/आज्ञाकारी लोग उन आस्थाहीनों की तुलना में शांतिपूर्ण/संतुष्ट जीवन जीते हैं जो हमेशा परेशान/दुखी रहते हैं। -राम भक्ति दास # Is Counselor Siksha Guru? # How to become Counselor? https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/20 # Temple Deity Worship Manual [840164514-Deity-Worship-compiled-manual-SSRKBM-ALL (1).pdf](https://help.iskconerp.com/attachments/22) # TMC Guidance on Receipt Books - ##### **Receipt book is a property of ISKCON GBC - it is a very important document. Treat the Book like you would treat any valuables like Cash/Jewellery etc.** If you lose it then you will have to file a complaint with Police and bring a letter. - ##### **Please write in English or Hindi only in the Receipt book**. Do not write any other language like bengali, telugu etc - we cannot read and enter them in our ERP system. - ##### **Issue receipts only for amounts above ₹100.** For smaller amounts, collect and deposit in Seva office for a single receipt. - ##### **Use one mobile number per donor. Do not use the same number for multiple donors.** - ##### **Include the donor’s full name, mobile number, and complete address on every receipt.** - ##### **If the cash donation is more than ₹5000, the donor’s PAN number is required.** - ##### **If a cheque of ₹2000 or more is given and the donor requests an 80G receipt, a PAN number is compulsory.** - ##### **Do not overwrite or make corrections on a receipt.** If there is a mistake, issue a new receipt. - ##### **If a receipt needs to be cancelled, do not tear it.** Just mark it as “Cancelled” and keep the original copy in the book. - ##### **ALL RECEIPT BOOKS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE RADHASHTAMI**. If any delays then we may limit books to you in the future. [![image.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/1weRR54DGEVf9b82-image.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/1weRR54DGEVf9b82-image.png) # 2025 Janmashtami ENGLISH

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Offer a leaf

> 🍃 \*He owns it all*\** > Krishna created every leaf, flower, fruit, and drop of water—yet He asks us to offer them. Why? > Because He doesn’t want *our things*…He wants *our love.* 💙 > > This Janmashtami, let’s offer with heart, not just hands. > > <insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here> > > \#Janmashtami #BhaktiEssence #OfferWithLove [![thank_krishna_1.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/AlMdB5C3P5Cu66JC-thank-krishna-1.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/AlMdB5C3P5Cu66JC-thank-krishna-1.png) [![thank_krishna_2.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/YjxrtWpHgODkXIsl-thank-krishna-2.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/YjxrtWpHgODkXIsl-thank-krishna-2.png) [![thank_krishna_3.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/yHWZKBcR91As3S4t-thank-krishna-3.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/yHWZKBcR91As3S4t-thank-krishna-3.png) [![thank_krishna_5.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/d9CSYiotodXQuQt6-thank-krishna-5.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/d9CSYiotodXQuQt6-thank-krishna-5.png)

Janmashtami Annadan

> 🥣 *What better way to celebrate Krishna’s birth...* than by feeding those He loves most — his children. > On Janmashtami, *anna-daan* isn’t just charity — it’s *an offering that reaches Krishna’s heart.* 💛 > > <insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here> > > \#AnnaDaan #JanmashtamiSeva #ServeKrishnaServeAll [![Anna Daan English.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/lD7CTPIlXho5Z5lw-anna-daan-english.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/lD7CTPIlXho5Z5lw-anna-daan-english.png)

We need Krishna to quench our children's thirst

> **\*He Pours. We Provide.\*** > > You fill the bottle. > He fills the clouds. 🌧️ > > Without Krishna’s water, > even the best parent is helpless. > > 🙏 Give back this Janmashtami. > Not charity — *gratitude.* > > *<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>* > > WaterIsKrishna #OfferWithHeart [![thank_krishna_11.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/5o6HN779t4GXjqs4-thank-krishna-11.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/5o6HN779t4GXjqs4-thank-krishna-11.png)

We need fire to cook and be alive

> **\*Without Fire, Even Love Can’t Cook.\*** > > You have the grains. > You have the hands. > You have the love. > > But without **fire** — no meal is ever made. > > 🔥 That fire? Krishna’s energy. (Gita 7.4) > This Janmashtami, remember: > Even the act of *feeding* depends on Him. > > 🙏 Give with gratitude. > > *<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>* > > \#KrishnaIsTheFire #JanmashtamiOffering [![thank_krishna_10.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/tYTgIb8EtUY5Jh6I-thank-krishna-10.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/tYTgIb8EtUY5Jh6I-thank-krishna-10.png)

We need air to breathe

> **\*Air: Krishna’s Gift to All.\*** > > No subscriptions. > No pipelines. > No rationing. > > Just **limitless air** — flowing 24/7. > > 💨 Krishna made it *free for all*. Rich or poor. Hindu or atheist. That’s His love in every breath. > > 🙏 This Janmashtami, breathe in gratitude. And *give back to the Giver.* > > **<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>** > > \#BreathByKrishna #Janmashtami2025 Another version > \*💰 **2. What If You Had to Pay for Air?\*** > > Average human breathes: > **6 crore times a year.** > Now imagine paying ₹1 per breath. > > 💸 That’s ₹6 crores per year… > and you still couldn’t afford to live. > > But Krishna gives it **freely**. > Every. Single. Breath. > > 🕊️ This Janmashtami, let your offering say: > *“Thank You for the air I never paid for.”* > > ***<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>*** [![thank_krishna_9.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/Doghx1oZlBdQVSV7-thank-krishna-9.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/Doghx1oZlBdQVSV7-thank-krishna-9.png)

We need earth to stand!

> \*🌍 **You Stand on It. But It’s His.\*** > > You built your home. > You bought the land. > But who made the Earth beneath it? > > 🌱 Krishna did. (Gita 7.4) > He lets us live on His planet — rent-free. > > 🙏 This Janmashtami, return the favor. > Offer back with a grateful heart. > > ***<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>*** > > \#EarthIsKrishna #Janmashtami2025 Another version > \*🏡 **We Bought Land. He Gave the Planet.\*** > > You paid lakhs for a plot. > But the planet? That’s Krishna’s generosity. > > He holds the Earth in space. > He holds us on Earth. > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, offer to the One > *who lets you walk, live, and love — on His soil.* > > ****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>**** > > \#BhoomiSeva #KrishnaOwnsItAll [![thank_krishna_13.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/wQDzktwI6USptooV-thank-krishna-13.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/wQDzktwI6USptooV-thank-krishna-13.png)

We need mind and intelligence

> \*🧠 **1. Your Mind? His Energy.\*** > > You built your career. > You raised a family. > You made a thousand decisions. > > But the **mind** behind it all? > That came from Krishna. (Gita 7.4) > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, offer not just money — > but *gratitude for the mind that made it all possible.* > > *****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>***** > > \#MindByKrishna #JanmashtamiOffering Another version > \*💻 **Your Code. His Intelligence.\*** > > You built the app. > Cracked the algorithm. > Solved the case. > > But the **intelligence** behind it? > That spark came from Krishna. (Gita 7.4) > > 🧠 You’re smart. > Just don’t forget where *“smart”* came from. > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, offer with awareness. > > ****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>**** > > \#BuddhiByBhagavan #KrishnaPowered #Janmashtami2025 [![thank_krishna_12.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/g1tq3ztXnsdxVMEt-thank-krishna-12.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/g1tq3ztXnsdxVMEt-thank-krishna-12.png)

Work will bind you, offer to Krishna

> \*💼 **Salary Deposits to Your Bank. Karma Deposits to Your Account.\*** > > You get paid in rupees. > But you’re also collecting karma — with *every* task you do. > > 💸 If the work isn’t offered to Krishna, it binds. Not frees. > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, make your job an offering. Don’t just work. Worship. > > ****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>**** > > \#Gita3\_9 #WorkAsWorship [![thank_krishna_8.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/FMc8qBxUpLMZLsIN-thank-krishna-8.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/FMc8qBxUpLMZLsIN-thank-krishna-8.png)

Karma or Seva

> \*📅 **Deadline Met. But What About Delivering to Krishna?\*** > > You finished the task. > You met the deadline. > The team’s happy. > > But unless it’s offered to Krishna — it’s just *another chain.* > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, log in to bhakti-mode. Submit your work where it matters. > > ****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>**** > > \#GitaLife #Janmashtami2025 #OfferTheAction [![thank_krishna_7.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/C7APw7gBelnrEQMx-thank-krishna-7.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/C7APw7gBelnrEQMx-thank-krishna-7.png)

Karma or Seva

> \*💻 **You’re Drowning in Code. But What Are You Building?\*** > > You fixed 200 bugs. > Pushed 50 commits. > Survived 10 deadlines. > > But if it’s not offered to Krishna — even perfect code binds you. > > 🧠 *You write functions. He wrote the laws of logic.* > 🪔 This Janmashtami, offer your code to the Source Code. > > ****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>**** > > \#Gita3\_9 #CodeForKrishna #BhaktiDevMode [![thank_krishna_6.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/QPnENaHfbkM0TIu4-thank-krishna-6.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/QPnENaHfbkM0TIu4-thank-krishna-6.png)

Offer your Salary

> \*🏢 **You’re Earning CTC. But What’s Your KTC?\*** > > Every month, your CTC hits the bank. > But your **KTC — Karma to Clear —** grows too. > > 🧾 Task done. Bonus earned. Karma added. > Unless it’s offered to Krishna… > *even your best work becomes your bondage.* > > 🪔 This Janmashtami, offer the hustle. > **Sanctify the salary. Purify the purpose.** > > *****<insert\_your\_custom\_donation\_link\_here>***** > > \#CorporateKarma #Gita3\_9 #CTCToKrishna [![Janmashtami Ki Jai.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/uhxBqmVCPB0vjgNj-janmashtami-ki-jai.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/uhxBqmVCPB0vjgNj-janmashtami-ki-jai.png) [![व्यवसायात्मिका बुद्धिरेकेह कुरूनन्दन । (46).png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/kitfuGWZaTTdKqyN-vayavasayatamaka-bthathharakaha-kanprnanathana-46.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/kitfuGWZaTTdKqyN-vayavasayatamaka-bthathharakaha-kanprnanathana-46.png) [![20250731_1420_Ice Blocks in Office_simple_compose_01k1ftqbeafggr8hs8se7h6af3.png](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/jCQXDbl0f6DzV82X-20250731-1420-ice-blocks-in-office-simple-compose-01k1ftqbeafggr8hs8se7h6af3.png)](https://help.iskconerp.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/jCQXDbl0f6DzV82X-20250731-1420-ice-blocks-in-office-simple-compose-01k1ftqbeafggr8hs8se7h6af3.png)

Janmashtami english leaflet

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Janmashtami hindi leaflet

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Speaker, Topic**Hg Lilashravan Pr**
Coordination with Kitchen **Hg Subuddhi Raya Pr**
Prasadam Serving**Hg Ram Bhakti Pr**
Prasadam line, ushering**Piyush Phadke Pr**
Getting Count, Distriburing and Collecting Coupons**Hg Vinay Nilambar Pr + Hg Dwarakavasini Rukmini Mtj**
Hall Entry coupon checking**Hg Dinavatsal Pr**
Cultural**Hg Tulasi Priya Mtj**

Speaker

- We can decide the Speaker and Topic in consultation with Counselors and TMC. - Introduce Speaker (in Hindi). - Gift a gift or small Mahaprasadam packet to the Speaker after class.

Master of Ceremony (MC)

- ONE single person will be designated as the official host of the entire program. - S/he will guide the full program to completion in time.

Entry Coupon Checking

- MSF is primarily for Congregation. - Counselors will distriubute coupons to their Counselees. - Venue (temple hall e.g.) should be fully vacated by 10:45am. - Entry only for those with coupons. - Exceptions will be handled at run time by Hg Dinavatsal pr who will be present at the entry gate physically.

Coordination with Kitchen

- Hg Dayanidhi Krishna Pr is in charge. - We need to decide and tell him menu a week before. Once menu is decided inform TMC and get approval. - We need to give count at-least 2 days before. - At run time if we think more people are going to come, we need to inform Kitchen so that they can plan something if possible. - If Prasadam is left over we need to arrange to distribute to devotees in plastic bags etc.

Prasadam Serving

- We need to ask Hg Dayanidhi Krishna Pr how many serving volunteers are required. - Hg Ajay Gopal Prs team does serving during Festivals - this if fixed. - For MSF we can rotate amount Counselors.

Prasadam line, ushering

- Work with Kitchen to find out where lines should start. - Ensure separate lines for prabhujis and matajis. Barricade if required. Inform MC about where line starts so that he can announce. - Ushering to proper places (upstairs etc) so that devotees know clearly where they should go.

Getting Count, Distriburing and Collecting Coupons

- Get count ONLINE by a cut-off day. - Print that list and give to Sai Pr - he will distribute coupons. - He will write Counselor name on coupons. - We need to collect coupons at Prasadam serving counter and keep carefully and Reconcile. - After event send data on Counselor group (vgkd took 100 coupons and 88 were used - example).

Cultural

- We want to make MSF interesting, so some kind of cultural event we can try to organize. - Rs.10K per drama budget we have. # ISKCON 60–50 Temple Initiative List

1️⃣ Increasing Prabhupāda Consciousness

- Daily Prabhupāda quote sharing (temple WhatsApp, Telegram, social media) - Weekly Prabhupāda kathā or reading session - Monthly book study circles (systematic reading plan) - Founder-Ācārya awareness seminar series - Outreach to local scholars to write/speak about Prabhupāda - Prabhupāda photo walls in temple & congregation homes - “One Family – One Set of Books” campaign ---

2️⃣ Raising Spiritual Standards

- 16-round commitment campaign - Regulative principles reinforcement workshops - Structured newcomer training course - Bhakta program strengthening - Deity worship standards audit & improvement - Cleanliness & discipline drive in temple - Devotee mentoring system - Struggling devotee support cell ---

3️⃣ Uniting Prabhupāda’s Family

- Appoint one 60–50 Coordinator per temple - Create district/taluk preaching network - Monthly leaders’ coordination meeting - Shared festival calendar across local centers - Devotee appreciation gatherings ---

4️⃣ Spreading the Holy Name

- Weekly public harināma - Monthly mega-harināma - Harināma in colleges & marketplaces - Harināma + book distribution combo events - Harināma festival during major 60–50 dates ---

5️⃣ Book Distribution Drive

- Set local Gita distribution target - Congregation book sponsorship program - Corporate Gita distribution outreach - School/college Gita gifting initiative - Structured follow-up with book recipients - Līlāmṛta distribution campaign ---

6️⃣ Prasādam Expansion

- Weekly prasādam distribution program - College prasādam outreach - Festival mass distribution - Mobile prasādam van (if feasible) - Sponsor-a-meal scheme ---

7️⃣ Special Offering Projects

- Each department defines one major offering - Youth wing project offering - Women’s forum offering - Children’s creative offering (art, drama, recitations) - Document and submit achievements nationally ---

8️⃣ Devotee Care Initiatives

- Medical support network - Senior devotee care program - Women’s support circle - Youth counseling support - Emergency fund system - Mentorship & memory documentation of senior devotees ---

9️⃣ Memorial & Exhibition Projects

- Permanent Prabhupāda exhibition corner - Traveling local exhibition - Rare photo display week - Diorama or themed installation - Digital archive of local history ---

🔟 Media & Digital Infrastructure

- Official temple 60–50 media team - Daily SP-focused social media posts - Short reels & video clips - Podcast/interview series - Youth-led content creation team - Temple reporting dashboard ---

1️⃣1️⃣ Cultural Productions

- Kīrtan composition initiative - Drama production on Prabhupāda’s life - State-level cultural festival participation - Art exhibition & painting drive - National artist outreach ---

1️⃣2️⃣ Outreach & Pilgrimage

- Local padayātrā - Prabhupāda chariot visit (if coordinated nationally) - Dhāma pilgrimage drive - Fundraising yatra ---

1️⃣3️⃣ National Participation

- Promote Prabhupāda movie screenings - National membership registration drive - ISKCON Connection enrolment push - Līlāmṛta translation & reading drive - Live online Līlāmṛta readings ---

1️⃣4️⃣ Public Recognition Efforts

- Awareness campaign about Bharat Ratna initiative - Commemorative stamp/coin advocacy - Government engagement team ---

1️⃣5️⃣ Daiva Varṇāśrama Initiatives

- Cow protection awareness programs - Agriculture project support - Rural community engagement - Best-practice sharing forums ---

1️⃣6️⃣ Merchandise & Branding

- 60–50 themed T-shirts & bags - Donor kits - Dignitary welcome kits - Unified branding with official logo ---

1️⃣7️⃣ Governance & Coordination

- Google form for volunteer sign-up - Department-wise responsibility chart - Monthly progress review meeting - Documentation team for archiving - Annual 60–50 report compilation ---

1️⃣8️⃣ Documentation & Preservation

- Professional photography & videography - Interview recordings - Archive system creation - Annual souvenir publication --- # Book table in temple Policy - Book table will only be allocated to devotees who are under a Counselor and the Counselor recommends - Book table in the evenings is managed by the Vanaprastha team - Every Counselor who wants to setup a table will be given a two month slot. During this they should appoint ONE GRIHASTHA COUPLE who can sit on a table next to the Vanaprastha Book table and speak to visitors. They can conduct Spiritual Quotient test etc and get visitors to sign up for their own courses in the temple. Alternately they can guide them to already running courses in the temple -