ISKCON CAPE CHAT - 2017
ISKCON CAPE CHAT - 2017
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September 2017
September 2017
Hari Bol,
Hari Bol,
Spring is here to remind us that early next month Kartika starts.
Spring is here to remind us that early next month Kartika starts.
Thursday 5th October is Purnima -full moon and Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra - The first night of Kartik also known as SRI KRSNA SARADIYA RASAYATRA - Sharad Purnima.
Thursday 5th October is Purnima -full moon and Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra - The first night of Kartik also known as SRI KRSNA SARADIYA RASAYATRA - Sharad Purnima.
What do we need to know about Kartik?
What do we need to know about Kartik?
The pastime of Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra (also known as Sharad purnima) as it is described in the 10th canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
The pastime of Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra (also known as Sharad purnima) as it is described in the 10th canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Lord Kṛṣṇa saw the unbroken disk of the full moon glowing with the red effulgence of newly applied vermilion, as if it were the face of the goddess of fortune.
Lord Kṛṣṇa saw the unbroken disk of the full moon glowing with the red effulgence of newly applied vermilion, as if it were the face of the goddess of fortune.
Under the section on 'Prabhupada said', there is a very useful list of analogies for preachers.
Under the section on 'Prabhupada said', there is a very useful list of analogies for preachers.
Under 'Useful Information' - see Kartik requirements
Under 'Useful Information' - see Kartik requirements
Be sure to visit the section 'ISKCON Temples and Deities' for details on the newest Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan Chandroya Mandir
Be sure to visit the section 'ISKCON Temples and Deities' for details on the newest Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan Chandroya Mandir
Visit each section for updated information
Visit each section for updated information
August 2017
August 2017
Bolo Hari!
Bolo Hari!
This is a festival-laden month!
This is a festival-laden month!
MONDAY 7th is Lord Balaram's Appearance
MONDAY 7th is Lord Balaram's Appearance
TUESDAY 15th is SRI KRSNA JANMASTAMI the appearance of Lord Krishna
TUESDAY 15th is SRI KRSNA JANMASTAMI the appearance of Lord Krishna
WEDNESDAY 16th is Srila Prabhupada's Vyasapuja
WEDNESDAY 16th is Srila Prabhupada's Vyasapuja
TUESDAY 29th is RADHASTAMI the appearance of Srimati Radharani
TUESDAY 29th is RADHASTAMI the appearance of Srimati Radharani
July 2017
July 2017
Hari Bol,
Hari Bol,
The devotees from Bhaktivedanta celebrated the Summer Solstice with a Midnight Ratha Yatra at Stonehenge for summer solstice and Harinam party till Sunrise. See Devotees Comments section.
The devotees from Bhaktivedanta celebrated the Summer Solstice with a Midnight Ratha Yatra at Stonehenge for summer solstice and Harinam party till Sunrise. See Devotees Comments section.
ISKCON Devotees Comments also features devotees who have spent time in Cape Town:
ISKCON Devotees Comments also features devotees who have spent time in Cape Town:
Ranchor Dasa - fortunate to be serving his Spiritual Master H.H. Giriraja Swami was invited to see the latest film 'Hare Krishna' - the photo is with one of the Producers, Yadhubara Prabhu.
Ranchor Dasa - fortunate to be serving his Spiritual Master H.H. Giriraja Swami was invited to see the latest film 'Hare Krishna' - the photo is with one of the Producers, Yadhubara Prabhu.
Parijata and Dhruva Prabhus who run Gita Nagari farm in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, USA.
Parijata and Dhruva Prabhus who run Gita Nagari farm in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, USA.
If you are interested in Turban Making, have a look at the section Useful Information.
If you are interested in Turban Making, have a look at the section Useful Information.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva
Gandharva
June 2017
June 2017
Hari Hari Hari!
Hari Hari Hari!
Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi in Cape Town is Monday 5th June this year. Under USEFUL INFORMATION see two highlighted articles:
Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi in Cape Town is Monday 5th June this year. Under USEFUL INFORMATION see two highlighted articles:
EKADASI AND NIRJALA VRATA
EKADASI AND NIRJALA VRATA
SOME THOUGHTS ON FAST BREAKING
SOME THOUGHTS ON FAST BREAKING
Wednesday the 7th is Panihati Cida-dahi Festival - the festival of chipped rice and yoghurt.
Wednesday the 7th is Panihati Cida-dahi Festival - the festival of chipped rice and yoghurt.
There are new articles and pictures in each of the seven sections featured above. Please see the beautiful large Festival Deities under Cape Town Yatra information.
There are new articles and pictures in each of the seven sections featured above. Please see the beautiful large Festival Deities under Cape Town Yatra information.
May all your Vrata endeavours be blessed.
May all your Vrata endeavours be blessed.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva
Gandharva
May 2017
May 2017
Bolo Hari!
Bolo Hari!
It's Lord Nrsimhadeva's Appearance Day on Tuesday 9th May in Cape Town, and that means we fast until dusk - the actual time when he appeared from the pillar. We pray to him for protection from danger and also to help us destroy our anarthas:
It's Lord Nrsimhadeva's Appearance Day on Tuesday 9th May in Cape Town, and that means we fast until dusk - the actual time when he appeared from the pillar. We pray to him for protection from danger and also to help us destroy our anarthas:
Anarthas, unwanted things, come down from one bodily life to another. To get out of this entanglement, one has to take to the devotional service of Lord Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Anarthas, unwanted things, come down from one bodily life to another. To get out of this entanglement, one has to take to the devotional service of Lord Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
(Srimad Bhagavatam 4:29:36-37 purport).
(Srimad Bhagavatam 4:29:36-37 purport).
Anartha means unnecessary. We are creating unnecessary necessities of life and becoming entangled. This is material life.(Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam 1:5:12-13).
Anartha means unnecessary. We are creating unnecessary necessities of life and becoming entangled. This is material life.(Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam 1:5:12-13).
Advancement of material vision or material civilization is a great stumbling block for spiritual advancement. Such material advancement entangles the living being in the bondage of a material body followed by all sorts of material miseries. Such material advancement is called anartha, or things not wanted.
Advancement of material vision or material civilization is a great stumbling block for spiritual advancement. Such material advancement entangles the living being in the bondage of a material body followed by all sorts of material miseries. Such material advancement is called anartha, or things not wanted.
(Srimad Bhagavatam 1:8:27 purport).
(Srimad Bhagavatam 1:8:27 purport).
You may find it interesting to know that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada gave the following Kavacha for the protection of sannyasis he had send to the west: Sri Nrisimha Kavacha of the Trailokya Vijaya in the Samhita of Brahma.
You may find it interesting to know that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada gave the following Kavacha for the protection of sannyasis he had send to the west: Sri Nrisimha Kavacha of the Trailokya Vijaya in the Samhita of Brahma.
You will find it in the section of ISKCON Gurus.
You will find it in the section of ISKCON Gurus.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva
Gandharva
APRIL 2017
APRIL 2017
Hari Bol.
Hari Bol.
Rama Navami is coming up on Wednesday the 5th April with Kamada Ekadasi (for Cape Town) on Dvadasi Friday the 7th April. Break fast will be on Saturday the 8th between 7.03 and 10.53. Not everyone realises that the dates for Ekadasi differ throughout the country and indeed the world. In Prabhupada's days there was one calendar and everyone followed that. The importance of breaking the fast the following day is also calculated exactly and very important to follow particularly if one has fasted.
Rama Navami is coming up on Wednesday the 5th April with Kamada Ekadasi (for Cape Town) on Dvadasi Friday the 7th April. Break fast will be on Saturday the 8th between 7.03 and 10.53. Not everyone realises that the dates for Ekadasi differ throughout the country and indeed the world. In Prabhupada's days there was one calendar and everyone followed that. The importance of breaking the fast the following day is also calculated exactly and very important to follow particularly if one has fasted.
It was mentioned recently by Hari Parshad Das, that we should change the phrase to rather say: "Thus, the term vrata-pāraṇam literally means 'successful completion of vows’.
It was mentioned recently by Hari Parshad Das, that we should change the phrase to rather say: "Thus, the term vrata-pāraṇam literally means 'successful completion of vows’.
We’re not supposed to break our vows. We’re meant to complete them."
We’re not supposed to break our vows. We’re meant to complete them."
Very apt.
Very apt.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva
Gandharva
MARCH 2017
MARCH 2017
Hare Krishna!
Hare Krishna!
We are building up for Guara Purnima 531 this Sunday the 12th March with exciting activities at the Temple, from stalls outside, to abhishek, class by H.H. Bhakti Caru Swami to many other interesting events. Please note fasting will only break at Moon rise which in Cape Town will be 19.15. In addition we will be breaking with Ekadasi-type preps as the real break in the fast will be on Monday morning when normal food may then be eaten.
We are building up for Guara Purnima 531 this Sunday the 12th March with exciting activities at the Temple, from stalls outside, to abhishek, class by H.H. Bhakti Caru Swami to many other interesting events. Please note fasting will only break at Moon rise which in Cape Town will be 19.15. In addition we will be breaking with Ekadasi-type preps as the real break in the fast will be on Monday morning when normal food may then be eaten.
It will be nice to see everyone.
It will be nice to see everyone.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva d.d.
Gandharva d.d.
FEBRUARY 2017
FEBRUARY 2017
Hare Krishna,
Hare Krishna,
The ICC News for 2017 will be put up during the month instead of being sent out to the various email addresses.
The ICC News for 2017 will be put up during the month instead of being sent out to the various email addresses.
Hoping that the addition of pictures makes for better appreciation of the various articles.
Hoping that the addition of pictures makes for better appreciation of the various articles.
Your servant,
Your servant,
Gandharva d.d.
Gandharva d.d.
P.S. Some charts I will continue adding to, for example the Birthday List.
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