Qualities of Srimati Radharani

ISKCON set for a World-stopper

BY BELLA JAISINGHANI (TNN)

Source: Times Of India

14 Lakh (1.4 million) Devotees Expected To Converge In 48 Hours For A Glimpse Of The World’s Largest Janmashtami Celebrations

Fourteen lakh cups made of dry leaves, or dronas as they are called, are stacked in the store room of the ISKCON temple in Juhu, waiting to receive the delectable ‘halwa prasad’ that is bubbling in huge cauldrons in the kitchen. One of the largest gatherings in the world on Janmashtami will unfold at this signature Krishna temple where up to 14 lakh devotees converge to pray over two days.

Photo: The main deities, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari

Sweetest Description of Janmastami-lila

BY SRILA KAVI KARNAPURNA

Sweetest Description of Janmastami-lila from Ananda Vrindavan Champu by Srila Kavi Karnapura
Translated by Bhanu Swami & Subhaga Swami, Published by Mahanidhi Swami

Now we will discuss the truth about the transcendental birthplace of Bhagavan and the appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. Once upon a time, Bhumi, the predominating deity of the earth, felt overburdened by different demons posing as members of the royal order. Feeling aggrieved upon seeing her miserable condition, the lotus-born Brahma appealed to Ksirodakasayi Visnu, the maintainer of the universe, saying, “Please deliver Goddess Bhumi who is feeling greatly distressed by these demoniac kings. Only You can remove this terrible influence from the earth.”

The time for an appearance of the Lord coincided with two internal desires of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. First the Lord desired to descend on earth to increase the fortune of Yasoda and Nanda. Also at that time Krishna wanted to relish the sweet mellow of smgara rasa (paramour love) while enacting His worldly pastimes. For these two reasons the Lord appeared within the material creation on Bhuloka, (earth planet), along with His parents, friends, and other eternal associates.

They are dancing like peacocks

BY AMOGA DAS

KUALA LUMPUR – Last night about 400 devotees were at the temple to greet Lord Jagannatha, Who returned from the 6 hour Ratha yatra at 10pm. The kirtan was so jubilant, devotees dancing together in several clusters across the temple floor. They were spinning, dancing in circles, moving in and out of the center raising their hands, and going nuts. One turning circle of devotees (joined by holding hands) surrounded another circle going the opposite direction. Both went faster and faster until the spin force broke them apart.

More on Youth Wave in Cameron Highlands

BY MULAKARANAM DASA

Watch the youth go full swing in all aspects of service, right from marketing, decorating, food distribution, books distribution, cooking, singing, dancing, chanting, and cleaning. Kudos to the youth of Malaysia. A job well done!! We are proud of you.

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Ratha Yatra Youth Wave in Cameron Highlands

BY JAI SITA RANI DEVI DASI
VIDEO BY MULAKARANAM DASA
PHOTOS BY ISKCON MALAYSIA DEVOTEES

CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA – For the first time, a Ratha Yatra or Chariot Festival was held in Cameron Highlands. Malaysia’s largest and best-known hill resort, once the retreat of 19th century British settlers and today easily reached by road from Kuala Lumpur. Here, a mile above sea-level, stretch the cool rolling vistas of Malaysia’s green bowl, whose fruits and vegetables feed the nation’s cities. It has a charm of its own with its Tudor architecture style buildings, strawberry farms, vegetable markets, fresh flowers, tea plantation with its soothing greenery and breathtaking scenery.

Snana Yatra – Deities in a tub

BY JAI SITA RANI DEVI DASI

KUALA LUMPUR -  It’s time again for Their Lordships, Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhatra mayi to take Their yearly bath. But there was a difference, instead of taking bath in their usual manner, They were placed in a tub and abhisheked with milk, yoghurt, honey and fruit juices. They seemed to enjoy it tremendously seeing from Their beaming wide smiles.

Rendition Of South Indian Style Song For Lord Nrsimha

BY MULAKARANAM DASA

KUALA LUMPUR – Watch this video which was captured during the recent celebration of the Nrsimha Caturdasi in Sri Jagannatha Mandir, Kuala Lumpur. The Temple President, Visnu Caitanya das renders a beautiful rendition to Lord Nrsimha with the accompaniment of his sitar and tabla by his son, Arvind Raj as well as the flute.

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Amazing abhishek of Sri Nrsimha Bhagavan

Source: Dandavats.com

BY BHAKTI SIDDHANTA SWAMI

MAYAPUR – This year another abhishek of Lord Nrsimha took place over a two day period, oils on one day and milk products and sweet fruit juice liquids on the next. Buckets of offerings were poured onto the Lord, marking another year of protection for the work in Mayapur, what to speak of the Iskcon collective. One can not help but appreciate the satisfaction that Lord has had as the best of  milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and fruit juice happened to fall into His mouth and splash or ooze out the other side on such a hot humid day. A melodious kirtan filled the temple room honoring a Best Friend and Protector of the devotees. Sri Nrsimhadeva Bhagavan Ki Jaya!

Ahobilam – Nava Nrsimha Mangalaasasanam

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The Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadeva

THE APPEARANCE DAY OF LORD NRSIMHADEVA

Lord Nrsimhadeva
Illustration from Devavatar Series
Basholi/Nurpur, c. 1700

KUALA LUMPUR – On the auspicious occasion of Nrsimha Caturdasi – the Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadeva, May 27th.

Worshipping Lord Nrsimhadeva along with Mahalaksmi endows the devotee with wealth, health, prosperity and longevity, and protection. Chanting the Nrsimha-kavacha, formerly spoken by Prahlada Maharaja, is a most pious activity and vanquishes all kinds of impediments to spiritual life. It bestows upon the devotee all opulence and can elevate one to the heavenly planets. Please meditate upon Lord Nrsimha, the Lord of the Universe, seated upon His golden throne, with Prahlad Maharaja and Laksmi Devi by His side. This Nrsimha -kavacha has been ornamented by issuing from the mouth of Prahlada Maharaja.

Gopastami in Mayapur and Vrindavan

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On Gopastami day, Nanda Maharaja performed a ceremony for the cows and Krishna (and His friends) in Vrindavan, as He reached the pauganda age. This was the day Nanda Maharaja sent his children Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time. On this day they became qualified cowherds. Before this day, they were keepers of the calves.

“Thus Sri Krishna, along with His elder brother Balarama, passed the childhood age known as kaumara and stepped into the age of pauganda, from the sixth year up to the tenth. At that time, all the cowherd men conferred and agreed to give those boys who had passed their fifth year charge of the cows in the pasturing ground. Given charge of the cows, Krishna and Balarama traversed Vrindavana, purifying the land with Their lotus footprints.” — From The Killing of Dhenukasura

It was a celebration meant only for men and boys. As Srimati Radharani and Her friends wanted to enjoy the fun, and because of Her resemblance to Subala-sakha, She put on his dhoti and garments and joined Krishna. The other gopis joined in too.

Vamana Dvadasi in Mayapur

Source: Mayapur.com

BY SYAMAGOPIKA DD

Concerning this festival, Srila Prabhupada said, ‘Decorate a little boy, give him a special raised seat, offer him the best prasada. Everyone should offer their respects by touching his feet.’ In Mayapur, a boy is selected to be Vamanadeva and bhoga, pushpanjali and arotika is offered. Little Nitai was looking so cute as Lord Vamanadeva with deer skin and was offered Kusa asana.

Radhastami in Klang

BY JEYANTHY PILLAI

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KLANG, MALAYSIA – My daughter, Breenda was so excited as Radhastami was approaching. She kept asking if I could prepare a dance for Radhastami. She looked really disappointed when I told her I was simply too tired after Krishna Janmastami and all that sewing for Radhastami clothes for our lovely deities. I had made an apple green outfit with mush green lace and shimmering turquoise butterfly sequins with little white pearls for Them. I wanted my Nitai Gaurasundar deities to be in real dancing mood so the outfit was fashioned in Rajaput styled skirts. We also made sea green with pearl bead sets for our deities to match their outfits. My children helped in the final touches.

Krishna Janmastami in Klang

From Kavi Karnapura’s Ananda Vrindavana Campu, Second Chapter

THE BACKGROUND FOR THE LORD’S APPEARANCE

Now we will discuss the truth about the transcendental birthplace of Bhagavan and the appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. Once upon a time, Bhumi, the predominating deity of the earth, felt overburdened by different demons posing as members of the royal order. Feeling aggrieved upon seeing her miserable condition, the lotus-born Brahma appealed to Ksirodakasayi Visnu, the maintainer of the universe, saying, “Please deliver Goddess Bhumi who is feeling greatly distressed by these demoniac kings. Only You can remove this terrible influence from the earth.”

The time for an appearance of the Lord coincided with two internal desires of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. First the Lord desired to descend on earth to increase the fortune of Yasoda and Nanda. Also at that time Krishna wanted to relish the sweet mellow of srngara rasa (paramour love) while enacting His worldly pastimes. For these two reasons the Lord appeared within the material creation on Bhuloka, (earth planet), along with His parents, friends, and other eternal associates.