Dear Friends
2025 Prabhupada Marathon Message
Dear Devotees, Well-wishers, and Friends,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Now that the most auspicious month of Damodar, Kartik, has concluded, I am delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Prabhupada Book Marathon—a sacred opportunity for each of us to make a significant spiritual impact in the lives of countless souls. Srila Prabhupada’s books are truly spiritual time bombs—quietly entering homes and hearts, and then transforming lives with their powerful message. These books are the most effective instruments for spreading Krishna consciousness in this age. Having personally received the boundless mercy of Srila Prabhupada through his books, it is our solemn responsibility and out of deep gratitude, to share these treasures with others—especially with those who are searching, sometimes unknowingly, for meaning in this turbulent world.
Srila Prabhupada himself stressed the importance of this mission: “Actually it is a fact that ultimately everyone should preach and distribute books if they want to please me in the best way. Book distribution must be given stress always. He has spoken the right thing. If you do this sincerely, it is a fact that Krishna will supply everything else required… I blindly follow my Guru Maharaj. I do not know what is the result. So I am stressing on this point of book distribution. He told me this personally. Book distribution is bhagavata marga and temple worship is pancaratriki viddhi. Both are important for cultivating Vaisnavism but comparatively speaking bhagavata marga is more important than pancaratriki viddhi. As far as possible both should go on in parallel lines but still bhagavata marga is more important than the other. So you are all intelligent boys, so you should judge the desire of my Guru Maharaj and help me in that way.” (Letter to Sri Govinda – Bombay, 6 December, 1974)
Let us approach this marathon with sincerity, urgency, and compassion. I earnestly urge each of you to please take this opportunity seriously. Even distributing a single book, done in a mood of service and gratitude for what Srila Prabhupada has given us, will be a tremendous act of love and mercy. Together, let us invoke the blessings of Kartik throughout the Book Marathon. Let us be instruments of Srila Prabhupada’s compassion. Let us help awaken Krishna consciousness in the hearts of others.
I am praying that you all help in taking this Movement forward for the pleasure of our dearest Srila Prabhupada.
With hope, enthusiasm, and deepest gratitude,
Your servant,
Devadeva Das
For any assistance regarding book distribution, please contact our Book Distribution Department Head: Radha Raman Prabhu, on 076 587 9558 or me.
Week Ahead
Friday 7 November
Here is something for the youth:
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Krishna Conscious Art
Venue: Prasad Tent
Only Youth 13+ Allowed!
Please RSVP here.
Saturday 8 November
Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am
with Her Grace Maha Lakshmi Devi Dasi
Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta @3pm
A Tribute to Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival in South Africa
Fifty years ago, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada — the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness — set foot on South African soil, carrying the message of Lord Krishna’s love and devotion to our land. Join us as we honour this historic and sacred moment — a celebration of Srila Prabhupada’s mercy, vision, and tireless compassion that continues to touch hearts across generations.
Venue: Saptah Mandir Meditation Hall
Guest Speaker: His Grace Smita Krishna Das
Programme Highlights: Kirtan • Class • Drama • Aarti • Prasadam
For more info, contact Anantadeva Das on 072 0611 442
Sunday 9 November
Caitanya Caritamrta Class @7:30am
With His Grace Rasaraj Das
Love Feast @10:30am
Bhaktivinoda Thakur & The Mystic Yogi
With His Grace Ramanujacharya Das ACBSP
Monday 10 November
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Srila Prabhupada Video Class
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Reminders
Online ISKCON Disciple's Course
BCAIS Education, in association with the SA Ministry of Education, is pleased to offer the ISKCON Disciple Course (IDC), with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. This course is designed for all devotees who want a better understanding of the relationship between Guru and Disciple, especially those seeking first and second initiations, for which this course is a prerequisite.
Find more course details in the booking form here.
Registration closes on Friday, 14 November.
For any enquiries, please email education.bcais@gmail.com
The Memory Vault on YouTube
If you would like to share your story, please book your recording slot with Priya Kishori via WhatsApp (text only): 082 806 1646 or priyakishori@iskcondurban.net.
Last Chance to Share Your Written SSRRT Memoirs
During the 40th Anniversary celebration, many reached out requesting to share their stories. To honour this request, we are extending a FINAL call to share a written memoir of your service history, impressionable remembrances, and recollections. This is your personal memoir to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. No service is too small or insignificant. All submissions will be collated and published in the November/December 2025 issue of Hare Krishna News. Submissions close on Monday, 10 November. Submit here: temple@iskcondurban.net. If you do not receive a read receipt email, kindly resubmit.
40th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a part of our Temple’s spiritual journey. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this historic moment. Secure your commemorative coin today—and keep the divine memory alive forever.
Bronze – R1508
Silver – R2508
Gold – R4508
Full Set – R8008
Coins are now available at the Book Table.
2026 Calendars Out Now!
A2 four-page wall calendar: R60
A5 desktop calendar: R60
Single Page wall calendar: R30
Available at the Book Table, Radhanath's Gifts or Sankirtan Office.
Business Calendar Service – Four-page A3
Do you have a business or professional practice? The Temple offers a business calendar service. Minimum order: 50 units. Cost: R50,00 each (excludes delivery). Contact Jaisacinandana Das 083 777 3328
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
Radhanath’s Gifts & Govinda's Restaurant
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
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