The national flags are flying full mast and those of other nations too. Mounted on cars, taxis and trucks, they flutter in all directions. Large corporate and public buildings display lavish décor all over, as if celebrating Christmas without Santa Claus.
Nrsimha-caturdasi – Lecture by Srila Prabhupada, Los Angeles, May 27, 1972
Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.22-34 Srila Prabhupada: So today, appearance day of Lord Nrsimhadeva. Lord Nrsimhadeva appeared on this Nrsimha Caturdasi on account of His devotee, Prahlada. As it is stated in the Bhagavad-gita, yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati bharata, abhyutthanam adharmasya [Bg. 4.7].
Five Prayers to Lord Narasimha – by Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has written five beautiful prayers in “Sri Navadvipa Bhava Taranga” for receiving the mercy of Lord Narasimha. These prayers are certainly assurance to all sincere devotees that the worship of Lord Narasimha is purely in the line of aspiring love and devotion to Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. Those prayers are as…
Disappearance Anniversary of HG Jayananda Prabhu – 25 May 2010
Today is the auspicious disappearance day of HG Jayananda Das, a modern day vaisnava saint. Jayananda possessed a great mystic power. Those Ratha-yatra festivals would not have happened without Jayananda. He was empowered by Krishna to do superhuman feats that made Ratha-yatra happen … even when the situation seemed impossible.
BCEC Namamrta Program Level 1 – Deepening Our Relationship With The Holy Name
What is the ‘BCEC Namamrta Program Level 1’? This program is a special opportunity to improve your japa. In this program you’ll get to focus on areas where your japa most needs improvement and you will increase your attraction to chanting, making your chanting more of an “l get to chant” experience than an “l…
Seminar – Pure Devotional Service with HG Sankarshan das Adhikari Maharaja
Dates: Saturday 29 May (2‐6pm) & Sunday 30 May (9‐1pm) Venue: Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari temple Lenasia Cost: We would appreciate some donation to offer Maharaja and to cover prasadam costs. Contact: Prema Sakti dd to register (083 636 5302 or Sunita.kika@castrol.com)
There but Not There – Kesava Krsna Dasa
We should also be mindful that if we are accustomed to doing everything routinely and formally, it must reflect the way we chant our japa. Perhaps we are chanting japa and treating the Supreme Person – Sri Hari Nama Prabhu – as just a formal routine objective. The fact is, much more can be done for our mission when there is cohesion of interest. Friends are more likely to achieve more as a team for the benefit of a community.
Gaura Purnima Launch in 5,4,3,2,1
With the most auspicious occasion of Sri Gaura Purnima around the corner the namahatta.co.za team are working frantically to prepare for the virtual launch of this website and the physical launch of some very exciting and uplifting programs that will keep you coming back for more.
Watch this space 😀
A few words by Vrsabhanu das – GADB chairperson
Srila Prabhupada has on several occasions mentioned that association is 90% in spiritual life. This is not only true for sadhakas (practicing devotees) but also for siddhas (perfected beings) who associate with other siddhas that share a similar mood of service. Becauseassociation is so important, Prabhupada has kindly and mercifully provided this ISKCON institution to facilitate the association of devotees. What is association?
Spreading the Holy Names by HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Nama-Hatta preaching has been one of the most important parts of our line’s activities, from the time of Lord Nityananda, and it remains one of the most important activities to this day. Recently we were at Surabhi Kunja in Navadvipa Dhama on the Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama, and while there I was praying to Lord Nityananda,…