Week Ahead 26 November – 2 December 2020

Dear Friends

Kartik Ends
As Kartik draws to a close we invite you to log in your extra devotions here. His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami will give a Kartik Purnima class on Sunday 29 November. Details in the Week Ahead.

Kartik Lamp Offerings
until Monday 30 November
Daily 6pm-7:30pm

Prabhupada Marathon Begins
The book marathon will begin on Tuesday 1 December and end on Thursday 31 December. Get into the mood of book distribution by joining the special ZOOM meeting with His Grace Vaisesika Das. Details in the Week Ahead.

2021 Desktop Calendars
Now available at the Temple Reception & Govinda's
R40 each.

Week Ahead

Friday 27 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 28 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Chai & Chat @2pm
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
powered by Kirtanuity & KB Youth
On ZOOM
ID: 586 910 5341 (no password)

Sunday 29 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Kartik Purnima @4pm
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
On Zoom
ID: 898 5594 8985
Passcode: 969669

Live to Give @5pm
Join us for an empowering session on book distribution
with Vaisesika Das
On ZOOM
ID: 843 9289 6010
Passcode: livetogive

Monday 30 November
7:30am Class
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 1 December
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 2 December
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 26 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders

Darshan Times
Bridge Darshan
Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm
Temple Darshan
Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Radhanath's Gifts Pop-up Store
Sundays ONLY
10am-1pm
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Govinda's Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Security Fence
You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence, R800/m.
Contact Rasarani 064 901 7716

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 19-25 November 2020

Dear Friends

Kartik Lamp Offerings
31 October – 30 November
Daily 6pm-7:30pm

Week Ahead

Friday 20 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 21 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

The Protection Paradigm
Saturday 21 November 5pm CAT
Hosted by The Women’s Collective SA
Sastra makes particular reference to the protection of women. Srila Prabhupada spoke of protection for women. What does this mean and how is it applied?
#Jointheconversation
#SadhanaSisterhoodSeva
ZOOM Link
Meeting ID: 882 5946 4073
Passcode: 276376
or YouTube
or Facebook 

Sunday 22 November
Gopastami
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Monday 23 November
7:30am Class
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 24 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 25 November
Ekadasi
Disappearance Anniversary of
Srila Gaura Kishora Das Babaji Maharaja
Bhishma Panchaka Begins
Fast until midday
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 26 November
Ekadasi Break Fast 08:21-09:25
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders

Darshan Times
Bridge Darshan
Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm
Temple Darshan
Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm
Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Sundays ONLY
10am-1pm
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Security Fence
A new perimeter fence for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (535m)! This architecturally-inspired fencing is a cost-effective means of enclosing the boundary of our property. The fence is 2.2m high with grooves too narrow for a hand or foot to go through and has hidden fixtures that prevent tampering or vandalism. It is not only secure, it makes an ideal barrier which does not obstruct the view of the Temple. You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence, R800/m.
Contact Rasarani 064 901 7716

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Save the Date

Monday 30 November

Kartik Purnima – Last Day of Kartik 

Week Ahead 12-18 November 2020

 Dear Friends

We wish you and your family a very happy Diwali and Govardhan Puja celebration. May Lord Ramachandra bless your heart and your home.

Kartik Seva
Govardhan-puja Abhishek
All deity utsava puja sponsorships are fully booked, however, you can still sponsor towards the maha abhishek for Sri Giriraj Govardhan. Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or [email protected] Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Diwali Trading Times
until 15 November
Thursday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm
Sunday 10am-1pm
Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Security Fence
A new perimeter fence for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (535m)! This architecturally-inspired fencing is a cost-effective means of enclosing the boundary of our property. The fence is 2.2m high with grooves too narrow for a hand or foot to go through and has hidden fixtures that prevent tampering or vandalism. It is not only secure, it makes an ideal barrier which does not obstruct the view of the Temple. You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence, R800/m.
Contact Rasarani 064 901 7716

Kartik Lamp Offerings
31 October – 30 November
Daily 6pm-7:30pm

Week Ahead

Friday 13 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 14 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 15 November
Diwali
(Vaishnavas celebrate Diwali on this day.)
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Govardhana Puja Festival Day 1
Circumambulation of Govardhan Hill
10am-1pm
Govardhana Hill maha-prasad will be distributed at 1pm.

Monday 16 November
Govardhana Puja
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das
11:30am Govardhan Maha Abhishek – broadcast LIVE on MayapurTV Durban
6:00pm Govardhan Parikrama with Bhakti Caitanya Swami – broadcast LIVE on Facebook @DurbanKrishna

Tuesday 17 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 18 November
Disappearance Anniversary of
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Fast until midday
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

BHOGA OFFERINGS 6pm-7:30pm
You are invited to prepare offerings for Srila Prabhupada. A special offering table will be set up in front of Srila Prabhupada’s vyasasana.
You can place your offering there, offer a lamp to Mother Yasoda and Lord Damodar, and collect your offering on your exit.
Thursday 19 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders
Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Save the Date
The Protection Paradigm
Saturday 21 November 5pm CAT
Hosted by The Women’s Collective SA
Speakers:
Ananga Manjari Dasi ACBSP
Radha Dasi – International Vaishnavi Minister
Vraja Lila Dasi BTS
Vraja Vilasini Dasi – SA Child Protection Officer
Vrinda Seth – Author of Sita’s Fire Trilogy
Sastra makes particular reference to the protection of women. Srila Prabhupada spoke of protection for women. What does this mean and how is it applied?
•Why do women need to be protected?
•Why do women want protection?
•Who are women meant to be protected from?
•What are women meant to be protected from?
•Who does the protecting?
•How is that protection offered?
#Join the conversation
#SadhanaSisterhoodSeva

Join the conversation via
ZOOM
Link
Meeting ID: 882 5946 4073
Passcode: 276376
or YouTube
or Facebook

2nd week of Kartik – 5-11 November 2020

 Dear Friends

Kartik Seva
Kartik ghee lamps, Devotee prasad or Deity Utsava-puja
Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net Kindly note: Bhakti Devi may not respond immediately.

Govardhan-puja Abhishek
Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 (WhatsApp only) or psdgbhakti@gmail.com. Kindly note: Bhakti Katha may not respond immediately.

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Security Fence
A new perimeter fence for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (535m)! This architecturally-inspired fencing is a cost-effective means of enclosing the boundary of our property. The fence is 2.2m high with grooves too narrow for a hand or foot to go through and has hidden fixtures that prevent tampering or vandalism. It is not only secure, but it also makes an ideal barrier which does not obstruct the view of the Temple. You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence, R800/m.
Contact Rasarani 064 901 7716

Kartik Lamp Offerings
31 October – 30 November
Daily 6pm-7:30pm

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Pop-up Stores will be open on Wednesday 11 November
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Week Ahead

Friday 6 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 7 November
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 8 November
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
New Jagannath Puri Temple Love Feast @11am
With Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Registration compulsory.
Call Arati on 071 672 8417 or here

Monday 9 November
7:30am Class by His Grace Krishna Caitanya Das
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 10 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 11 November
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 12 November
Break Fast 04:53-09:24
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Save the Date
Sunday 15 November
Diwali
Hindus celebrate on Saturday 14 November.

Monday 16 November
Govardhana Puja

Wednesday 18 November
Disappearance Anniversary of
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Kartik Begins! Week Ahead 29 October – 5 November 2020

His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami Health Update

Dear Friends

I spoke with Maharaja this morning. In general, he is not doing badly but is fatigued and needs more rest. We need to be patient and continue praying.

More so than ever, I have been reflecting and praying like all of you that since coming in contact with Maharaja, it feels like a relationship built from a previous life where I was rescued and then in this lifetime, I feel saved and sheltered yet again. How can we repay the debt to the spiritual master?

On a note of COVID safety, the German government has placed the ISKCON Simhachalam farm in isolation, which is a reminder that we need to be safe – sanitize, social distance, and wear a mask.

Your servant
Vibhu Caitanya Das

Travel Light for Kartik
By Ananda Vrindavaneswari

We are about to begin a journey into the month of Kartik (Oct 31st to Nov 30th), a month that can sweeten and deepen our relationship with Krishna if we choose to take advantage of it.
My suggestion for this month is to “travel light” so we can be more available and present in our bhakti meditation practice. We do this by both “giving up” and “taking on.”
Giving up can include reducing or doing without favorite things like sweets, favorite dishes, eating less in general, giving up or reducing social media or media in general, being frugal, etc. It also could include giving up criticizing others, needing to be right, envy in general, or other such goings-on. In other words, un-complicate our minds and practice being satisfied and happy with less!
The minute we stop doing something we love to do (or have a habit of doing) we will have a huge desire to do it. So part of this work of Kartik vows is to recognize the urge – to eat, to win, to watch – and not give in.
This takes determination. And because we are doing it as an offering to Krishna, it becomes a sweet austerity.
So overall do less and in this way travel light for the month. Yes – it is only for one month but for some of us who are not natural yogis, one month can feel like a long time. So hang in there.
The secret is in taking on – take on an extra japa round or two, a commitment to daily study, some seva at the temple. You can show up and say “I have an hour. Give me something to do!” Take on helping others, having conversations that matter, going for a walk in nature, saying yes to difficulty when you want to say no!
It’s the intention that counts and a month dedicated to gaining spiritual weight – a healthy internal spirit.
To travel light also means don’t take on vows or austerities that become a big burden on you or your family. Better to keep it small and do it with intention and loving absorption every day. There is nothing worse than vows that wear us down or make us bitter.
The best part of the month is the invitation to offer a lamp to Krishna every day, and sing the Damodarastakam prayer, which tells the story of Krishna as a young boy stealing butter. Even if we do nothing else, if we do this, the blessings of Kartik will bestow upon us all kinds of spiritual grace.

Kartik Lamp Offerings
31 October – 30 November
Daily 6pm-7:30pm

Week Ahead

Friday 30 October
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 31 October
Kartik Purnima
Disappearance Anniversary of Murari Gupta
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

1st Night of Kartik ONLINE Festival @7:30pm
with Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Join Zoom Meeting here
or
Meeting ID: 851 0790 0841
Passcode: Damodara

Sunday 1 November
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
New Jagannath Puri Temple Love Feast @11am
Registration compulsory.
Call Arati on 071 672 8417 or here

Monday 2 November
7:30am Class
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 3 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 4 November
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 5 November
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders
Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway & Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
(Pop-up Stores will be open on Wednesday 11 October)
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
Govinda’s WhatsApp 078 849 4291

Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed. 

Week Ahead 22-28 October 2020

 Dear Friends

Kartik Lamp Offerings
31 October – 30 November
You will be able to come to the temple to offer a lamp. Details to be finalised and will be advertised on our social media. 

Kartik Online
1st Night of Kartik – Friday 31 October
ZOOM online festival with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami & His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami.
ZOOM Class every evening.
Details to be finalised and will be advertised on our social media.

Kartik Mobile Temple
We will be sharing the schedule so you will know when we will be visiting your area. Details to be finalised and will be advertised on our social media.

Kartik Seva
You are invited to sponsor:
Kartik ghee lamps. Lamps are just R100 for 100 lamps.
Devotee breakfast or lunch, and
Deity Utsava (1st and last day of Kartik, Govardhan Puja, Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Anniversary). Sponsorships begin at R508.
Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net. Kindly note: Bhakti Devi is involved in Deity service and may not respond immediately.

Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 8 Overview
With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
Daily @11:30am
until 31 October
Live Broadcast on
www.mayapur.tv ISKCON Durban Channel or on Facebook

Week Ahead

Friday 23 October
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 24 October
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

Sunday 25 October
Ramachandra Vijayotsava
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami
New Jagannath Puri Temple Love Feast @11am
Registration compulsory.
Call Arati on 071 672 8417 or here

Monday 26 October
7:30am Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 27 October
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 28 October
Break Fast 05:04-09:26
Disappearance Anniversary of:
Srila Raghunath Das Gosvami
Srila Raghunath Bhatta Gosvami
Srila Krishnadas Kaviraj Gosvami
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Thursday 29 October
7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Reminders
Security Upgrade!
You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence. R800/m. Kindly contact Rasarani on 064 901 7716 or temple@iskcondurban.net 

Radhanath’s Gifts Pop-up Store
Sundays ONLY
10am-1pm
Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Darshan Times
Bridge Darshan
Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm
Temple Darshan
Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm. Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Govinda’s Pop-up Takeaway
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm
WhatsApp 078 849 4291

How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606
Or email temple@iskcondurban.net

Week Ahead 15-21 October 2020

Dear Friends

Kartik Seva
31 October – 30 November
You are invited to sponsor Kartik ghee lamps or Devotee breakfast or lunch. Lamps are just R100 for 100 lamps.
Contact Bhakti Devi 082 494 7722 (WhatsApp only) or tck@iskcondurban.net. Kindly note: Bhakti Devi is involved in Deity service and may not respond immediately.

 

Week Ahead

 

Friday 16 October 

Purushottama Maas Ends
7:30am Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami

Saturday 17 October

3rd Month of Chaturmasya continues. (Continue to fast from milk.)
7:30am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami

 

Sunday 18 October
7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Monday 19 October
7:30am Class by His Grace Arjuna Acharya Das
11:00am Instagram Live with His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das

Tuesday 20 October

7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

Wednesday 21 October

7:30am Class by Bhakti Caitanya Swami

 

Thursday 22 October

7:30am Class by Rama Govinda Swami

 

Reminders

Security Upgrade!
A new perimeter fence for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (535m)! This architecturally-inspired fencing is a cost-effective means of enclosing the boundary of our property. The fence is 2.2m high with grooves too narrow for a hand or foot to go through and has hidden fixtures that prevent tampering or vandalism. It is not only secure, it makes an ideal barrier which does not obstruct the view of the Temple. You are invited to assist in this project by sponsoring a meter or more of fence, R800/m. Kindly contact Rasarani on 064 901 7716 or temple@iskcondurban.net

 

Radhanath's Gifts Pop-up Store

Radhanath's Gifts Pop-up store is situated in Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple's main parking (opposite Govinda's Pop-up). Operating times:

Sundays ONLY

10am-1pm
COVID-19 protocols for Radhanath Gift's Pop-up Store
1. Sanitize at the door
2. People must be screened at the Reception Tent before entering
3. Only 4 customers will be allowed in at a time
4. Clothing items cannot be tried on

Darshan Times
Bridge Darshan
Monday–Saturday 11am-1pm
Temple Darshan
Sundays ONLY 10am-1pm. Note: Since this is a walk-through darshan only, you are welcome to rejoin the darshan queue as many times as you like. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols MUST be followed.

Govinda's Trading Times
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm

How to Connect to the Temple?

031 403 3328 or WhatsApp 062 526 3606

Or email temple@iskcondurban.net