| Wednesday, August 26th through Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | | | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada:
So anyone who comes before Radharani to serve Krsna, oh, She becomes so pleased, "Oh, here is a devotee of Krsna." She immediately recommends, "Krsna, oh, here is a devotee. He is better than Me." This is Radharani. I may be a, not devotee. I may be most fallen rascal. But if I try to reach Krsna through Radharani, then my business is successful. Therefore we should worship Radharani first. That is our business. Instead of offering directly one flower to Krsna, you just put it in the hands of Radharani: "My mother Radharani, Jagan-mata, if you kindly take this flower and offer it to Krsna." "Oh," Radharani says, "Oh, you have brought a flower?" ... Just offer through Radharani. It will be very much appreciated by Radharani.
So this is our philosophy, to please Krsna through Radharani, and just today is the auspicious day of Radharani appearance. So we should offer puspanjali and pray to Radharani that "Radharani, kindly be merciful and tell about me to Your Krsna. To Your Krsna. Krsna is Yours." Krsna, Radha-Krsna. Krsna is not independent. Krsna is Radharani's property. So you have to approach Krsna through Radharani. That is, today is the auspicious day. Worship Radharani very nicely and be happy. -- "Appearance Day Of Srimati Radharani," 9/5/73, London
| | | | | | | Thursday, August 27th: Radhastami - The Appearance of Srimate Radharani Our next festival will be celebrating the appearance of Srimate Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Festival schedule will be as follows: 7:30 a.m. Greeting of the Deities 8:00 a.m. Class on Srimate Radharani 10:30 a.m. Abhisheka (Deity bathing) 12:00 p.m. Arati & Kirtan 1:00 p.m. Feast Everyone is invited. Please take time out to come celebrate with us. | | Prayers to Srimate Radharani in the Temple Room In preparation for Radhastami, starting on Tuesday, August 18th, from 8:00 t0 8:45 p.m., devotees will be singing the Sri Radhikastaka: Eight Prayers to Glorify Srimate Radharani, every night in the temple room. This will continue until Radhastami, Thursday, August 27th. Everyone is invited to participate | Saturday, August 29th: Kirtan & Bhajan Home Program in Carrollton At the residence of Dr. Gayathri Krishna from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All are invited. Prasadam will be served. Address: 4208 Mann Ct., Carrollton, TX 75010 | Sunday, August 30th: Parsva Ekadasi Fast from grains and beans. Break the fast the following morning b etween 9:09 and 11:19. Fast until noon for Vamana Dvadasi (see below) | | Monday, August 31st: The Appearance of Lord Vamanadeva, Krishna's Dwarf Incarnation Fast until noon on Ekadasi (see above) There will be a breakfast feast at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Prasadam room. | | NEW: Srimad Bhagavatam Study Program in Plano On the first Friday of every month, there will be a Srimad Bhagavatam study program covering at least one chapter. The class will begin with Canto 1, Chapter 1. Address: 4229 Winding Brook Dr., Plano, TX (or other Plano location) For more information, location, or study materials, contact Nityananda Chandra at 214-669-3369, or email him (see link below). | Upcoming Festivals at Houston's Hare Krishna Temple Saturday, September 12th - Vyasa Puja (birthday celebration) of His Holiness Giriraja Swami Saturday, September 19th - Vyasa Puja of His Holiness Rtadhvaja Swami | | | Thank You to Sunday Feast Sponsors: Dr. Singh | Bhagavad Gita Class Schedule Wed., 6:30 p.m. with Nityananda
Chandra Ch. 9, Verses 11-14 Fri., 7:00 p.m. with Bhakta Michael Ch. 2, Verses 4-20
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* Hare Krishna TV show, Whole Life Experience - Dallas cable channel 96 at 8:30 p.m.
* Bhagavad Gita Class in the Temple Room at 7:00 p.m.
Fridays * Bhagavad Gita Class in the Temple Room at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays
* Community Guru Puja & Pancake Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. Contact Sri Rupa at 214-228-3485.
* Plano Bhagavad Gita Class; locations & times vary. Rasaraja: 214-642-2488 or their website.
* Richardson Bhagavad Gita Discussion group - 6:00 p.m. - 1520 Richardson Drive, Apt 911, Richardson, TX 75080. For more info; Anil: 972-992-2697.
*Flower Mound Bhagavad Gita Discussion group - 4:00 p.m. every other Saturday, 6000 Grand Meadow Ln, Flower Mound TX 75028. Rasaraja: 214-642-2488 or Atul: 972-800-8279 | | Contact Information | Main Temple phone: 214-827-6330
Congregation Services: 214-827-6330 x 216
To hear live audio from temple room via phone call: 972-656-6002
Email for general questions and information
To schedule a temple tour, home or school program: Nityananda Chandra 214-669-3369, or email him
To sponsor a Sunday Feast or become a Monthly Donor: Chitra Iyengar, 214-454-5267, or email her
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