Weekend of Conscious Devotion

Dear Friends

Hare Krishna

We welcome His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami on Sunday, 29 May.

We have received an encouraging response for attandance to the Vows and Commitments workshop by His Grace Mahatma Das. If you are still doubtful of attending, Mahatma Prabhu shares:

"This training offers those who have taken initiation an opportunity to re-commit to their vows with greater depth and determination. For those aspiring for initiation, this seminar offers deep insight into what it takes to maintain vows throughout one's life. Those who currently don't plan to take initiation will understand why vows are important for their spiritual advancement, what vows are realistic for them, and how to follow them. And, you will get to explore your personal word of honor, level of integrity, level of personal responsibility." 

For his full message please go to: https://www.facebook.com/notes/iskcon-durban/why-attend-the-vows-commitments-seminar/1280996178581981

Next Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Mahatma Prabhu will also facilitate a three-session workshop to devotees engaged in cultivation services. It is a must for book distributors, university cultivators, Nama-hatta cultivators, Bhaktivedanta College teachers, devotees serving at the temple book table, etc.

Your Week Ahead

Friday, 27 May

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Youth Programme 

Align Our Life To What We Believe @ 7:00pm

with His Grace Mahatma Das

Saturday, 28 May 

1:30pm    Vows & Commitments, Session 1

Note: Bookings is still open and essential. Details on the above poster. If you are unable to afford the course fees, you may contact Rishi Kumar for a special concession.

Sunday, 29 May
10:30am    Vows & Commitments, Session 2

3:00pm      Love Feast with Mahatma Das

Monday, 30 May

7:45am    Class by Mahatma Das

6:30pm    The Art of Sharing Krishna Consciousness by Mahatma Das

                  Session 1

Tuesday, 31 May

7:45am    Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

6:30pm   The Art of Sharing Krishna Consciousness by Mahatma Das
                  Session 2

7:00pm   New Jagannath Puri Temple Nama-hatta with

                  His Grace Nanda Kumar Das

Wednesday, 1 June 

Ekadasi

7:45am    Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Mahatma Das

6:30pm   The Art of Sharing Krishna Consciousness by Mahatma Das
                 Session 3

Thursday, 2 June 

Break Fast 06:43 - 10:10

7:45am    Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Mahatma Das

7:00pm   ISKCON Pietermaritzburg with Mahatma Das

Friday, 3 June

7:45am    Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Jayadvaita Swami

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Date to Note

Lord Nrsimha Festival

Dear Friends

 

Hare Krishna 

 

On Friday, 20 May, we celebrate the most auspicious Sri Nrsimha Caturdasi, the appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva, the protector of the devotees. We can pray to Him to protect our devotional creeper and to keep us fixed on our goal of serving Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.

Your Week Ahead

Wednesday, 18 May

7:00pm    Merebank Nama-hatta with Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

Creating A Culture of Respect

A workshop with His Grace Mahatma Das

at ISKCON Pietermaritzburg 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Thursday, 19 May 

7:45am    Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

7:00pm    Srila Prabhupada Prema (Lotus Park) Nama-hatta with Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

Friday, 20 May

Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha 

Fast until sunset

Festival Guide

4:30am    Mangal Arati
5:15am    Japa
7:00am    Class by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
8:00am    Greetings of the Deities in Their new outfit
8.10am    Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja 

5:30pm    Prasad served until 7:00pm only
                Note: Prasad will not be served after the programme. 

7:00pm    Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm    Drama - The Lion Lord presented by Bhakti Theatre followed by Class by Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Saturday, 21 May

Vyasa-puja Celebration of His Holiness Indradyumna Swami 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple @ 3pm.

Sunday, 22 May
3:00pm    Love Feast with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 13 - 21 May

Dear Friends

 

Hare Krishna 

 

Take advantage of the high quality association lined up: 

Your Week Ahead

Friday, 13 May

7:00pm    Clare Estate Nama-hatta with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Saturday, 14 May

Vows & Commitments - Why We Make Them & Why We Break Them

A seminar by His Grace Mahatma Das

New Jagannath Puri Temple  |  9am - 6pm

Seminar Fees: R100  | Enquiries: 031 507 6559

Sunday, 15 May

7:45am    Caitanya-caritamrta Class by Mahavishnu Swami

11:00am   Pietermaritzburg Love Feast with Mahavishnu Swami 

3:00pm    Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Love Feast with Mahatma Das

Tuesday, 17 May

Ekadasi - Fast from all grains, beans and legumes.

7:00pm    Tongaat Nama-hatta with His Holiness Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

7:00pm    New Jagannath Puri Nama-hatta with Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Wednesday, 18 May

Break Fast: 6:35am - 10:06am

7:00pm Merebank Nama-hatta with Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami 

Thursday, 19 May 

7:00pm Srila Prabhupada Prema (Lotus Park) Nama-hatta with Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

Friday, 20 May 

Lord Nrsimha Appearance Day Festival

Fast until sunset.

Festival Schedule

4:30am Mangal Arati
5:15am Japa
7:00am Class by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das
8:00am Greetings of the Deities in Their new outfit
8.10am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja
5:30pm BREAK FAST
7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan
7:30pm Drama - The Lion Lord
8:00pm Class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Saturday, 21 May 

Vyasa-puja Celebration of His Holiness Indradyumna Swami at 3pm

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Weekend Ahead 6 - 9 May

Dear Friends

Hare Krishna 

The Deity Services Department at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will be hosting a series of courses covering all aspects (standards, procedures, etc.) of service to our Deities. The introductory course this Sunday will be detailing the eligibility to be engaged in deity service at Radha Radhanath Temple. If you are currently serving or have a desire to serve in the Deity Department, then this course is a must for you.  

Your Week Ahead

Friday, 6 May

Appearance Anniversary of Sri Gadadhara Pandit

Saturday, 7 May

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Introductory Deity Course

by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunday, 8 May

11:00am - 12:15pm  Gita Champions League - 

                                     Introduction to Chapters 1&2 

                                     This presentation will take place in the Temple Room.

3:00pm  Love Feast with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Dates to Note

Lord Nrsimha Festival Schedule 

4:30am Mangal Arati

5:15am Japa

7:00am Class by His Grace Swarup Damodar Das

8:00am Greetings of the Deities in Their new outfit

8.10am Srila Prabhupada's Guru-puja

5:30pm BREAK FAST

7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan

7:30pm Drama - The Lion Lord

8:00pm Class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami

Theatre this Weekend at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Dear Friends

 

Hare Krishna 

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will host the local Bhakti Yoga Society (BYS) Student Retreat this weekend. Bhakti Yoga Society is our university programme. We will be welcoming students from Edgewood, Howard, Mangosuthu, Westville, Durban University of Technology, and the Bartel Arts Trust (BAT Centre). The retreat begins on Friday and the theme is "Dynamic Emotional Evolution".  

Your Week Ahead

Saturday, 30 April

Bhakti Theatre at 4pm sharp. 

Bhakti Theatre offers quality family entertainment this Saturday afternoon. The weather forecast is cool and some wind but NO rain. Please bring your blankets and cushions. Dress warm. 

Line up includes:

4:00pm   Kirtan by Nandakishor and special Nrsimha Mantra chants

4:25pm   Drama - Glimpses of the Ramayana

4:35pm   Hip Hop & Poetry by Saunaka Muni & Co.

5:00pm   INTERVAL

5:15pm   Drama - The Lion Lord

BYS Cafe will be offering hot chips, popcorn and other light snacks. Drinks include tea & coffee and iced lemon mint tea.

Funds raised goes towards the theatre and the university program. 

Sunday, 1 May

3:00pm    Love Feast with His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

                   Special Guest: His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami. 

Tuesday, 3 May
Ekadasi - Fast from all grains beans and legumes

Wednesday, 4 May
Break Fast: 06:26 - 08:27
 

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.
 

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Week Ahead 21 - 26 April

Dear Friends

Hare Krishna

His Grace Swarup Damodar Das explains: “The story of Hanuman is detailed in a book of the Ramayana called Sundara-khanda, or the ‘beautiful book.’ Each book of the Ramayana is titled such to describe the events in that book — Aranya-khanda describes the forest pastimes and Yuddha-khanda gives an account of the war in Lanka. Sundara-khanda describes that what is most beautiful, is the manner in which the devotee gives everything in the service of the Lord. Since time immemorial and amongst all devotees, it is acknowledged that a sterling example of the Supreme Lord’s pure servant is Hanuman. Hanumanji is a devotee who lives only for the pleasure of his master, Lord Ramachandra. Thus he is the benchmark and a hero for all aspiring devotees of Lord Krishna.”

On Thursday, 21 April we invite you to the Sri Hanuman Jayanti celebration at 7pm.

Your Week Ahead

Thursday, 21 April
Sri Krishna Vasanta Rasa
Sri Hanuman Jayanti
Festival at 7pm with His Grace Rathim Krishna Das
Supper will be served.

Sunday, 24 April
Love Feast with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami at 3pm

We look forward to seeing you at the temple.

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Sri Rama Naumi Festival begins this weekend...

Dear Friend

 

Hare Krishna 

 

Celebrations to honour Lord Ramachandra begin this weekend at the Sri Krishna Goshala. On Rama Naumi (Friday, 15 April), we have planned an all-day festival with cultural entertainment, offerings, abhishek and free meals, with a special evening festival. His Grace Shubha Vilas Das, an expert on the Ramayana and author of the best-seller, Ramayana - Game of Life series, will give a talk in the evening. He will also present a 4-hour seminar (2 hours over two days) based on Book 2, Shattered Dreams. Registration is essential for the seminar. 

 

Please see posters for details of the above mentioned events.

 

His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami has returned to Durban this week and we look forward to his classes and association. His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami will be arriving next week and we also look foward to his classes and association. Their programmes over the Rama Naumi weekend will be annouced in the next Week Ahead.

 

Weekend Events

 

Saturday, 9 April

2pm    Rama Naumi Festival at Sri Krishna Goshala

 

Sunday, 10 April

3pm    Love Feast with His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami

 

We wish you a happy and joyous Ramayana Week.

 

Your friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

Sri Rama Naumi Festival Sponsorships

Holy days are considered the mothers of devotion. You are invited to sponsor towards the Deity worship on Sri Rama Naumi. Sponsorships begin from R508. Please share with friends and family.

Contact

Kamala Sundari Dasi 

Tuesday - Friday

9:30am - 1pm

031 403 3328

tck@iskcondurban.net

Vyasa-puja Homage

BBT Africa invites you to submit an offering to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

 

Submission deadline is Tuesday, 31 May 2016. For guidelines and to submit your offering please click on the link:    http://wowmedia.me/vyasa-puja-2016/