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Now online: “Gita changes” for chapter seven

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BBT press release The BBT is pleased to announce the release of the annotated scans for chapter seven of Bhagavad-gita As It Is. They are now online at www.BBTedit.com/changes. This is a historic chapter because here is where Srila Prabhupada switched from typing manuscripts himself to using a dictaphone. What sort of difference did that make? Included with the scans are twelve sample pages from the manuscript, including both typed and dictated portions. So you can see for yourself. In the annotated scans, you'll find examples of both big changes and small ones. Check them out and … [Read more...] about Now online: “Gita changes” for chapter seven

9/11: Items from a small chapter of history

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Do I obsess about 9/11? At least I try not to. In short: The official story of the "terrorist attacks" appears to me a fraud; the fraud has apparently succeeded in accomplishing its objectives; and so goes yet another small chapter in the endless history of the material world. But though I have better things to think about than 9/11, I do sometimes think about it, especially on the anniversary of the event, or when I'm subjected to extra searches by airport security, or when something about 9/11 I didn't know before comes to my attention as particularly striking. Today, two such special … [Read more...] about 9/11: Items from a small chapter of history

BBT Africa publishes first book in Xhosa

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On the occasion of Lord Krishna's appearance day, the African BBT has released its first book in Xhosa, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa. Xhosa is the native language for about 8 million people.The book is a translation of Srila Prabhupada's Beyond Birth and Death. First printing: 5,000 copies. The translator: Tota Gopinatha Dasa. The graphic designer: Khotso Kholopane. … [Read more...] about BBT Africa publishes first book in Xhosa

Open Vyasa-puja book for 2011 online and in the mail

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The 2011 Open Vyasa-puja Book is printed and in the mail. You can also download a pdf copy right now from http://www.sptributes.com. The book consists of offerings to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada by his disciples. In a separate posting I'll express my thanks to all involved. For now, I just want to let you know quickly that the book is online. … [Read more...] about Open Vyasa-puja book for 2011 online and in the mail