| Wednesday, October 14th through Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 | | | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada:
Similarly, the Indra-yajna was there, but Krsna said to His father, "My dear father, there is no need of Indra-yajna. You better worship Govardhana Hill. He is symbolic representation of God because the cows, they get their food, grasses. So better you make this Govardhana-yajna." So first of all, Nanda Maharaja was not willing, but out of the affection of Krsna... That is devotee, that Krsna... Devotees of Krsna, they are acting always in love for Krsna. So Nanda Maharaja changed his idea of worshiping Indra. Rather, on the contrary, all the ingredients he collected, he worshiped the Govardhana Hill and stopped Indra-yajna. So Indra became very much angry, and he sent the vicious cloud, and whole Vrndavana was inundated by flood. And Krsna showed that "Your power is not even competent to compare with the finger of My hand." Therefore He lifted the Govardhana Hill with the finger of His left hand and saved all the people of Vrndavana. Then Indra came to worship Him. These things are there in the Srimad-Bhagavatam. -- "Don't Take Krishna Lightly," Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.42, Bombay, 12/10/74
| | | | | | Visiting Dallas This Week His Holiness Giriraja Swami will be visiting Dallas from Saturday, October 3rd until Friday, October 16th. Any special programs will be announced as they are arranged. | | Sunday, October 4th - Monday, November 2nd: Nightly Damodarastakam Prayers Starting on Saturday October 3rd and every night through Monday, November 2nd, we will celebrate Kartik by singing the Damodarastakam, which celebrates Krishna's pastime of being bound by his devotee's love. Ghee lamps will also be offered during this time. The program will start at 8:00 p.m. Everone is invited to come participate during this most special season. | Wednesday, October 14th: Rama Ekadasi Fast from grains and beans. Break the fast the following morning between 7:32 - 11:19. | Wednesday, October 14th: Temple Program with H.H. Giriraja Swami The following program will take place in the Temple Room 6:30 p.m. Kirtan 7:00 p.m. Class by H.H. Giriraja Swami on the concluding verse of the Caitanya Caritamrta 8:00 p.m. Damodarastakam 8:30 p.m. Darshan with Maharaja upstairs | Sunday, October 18th: Govardhan Puja On Sunday, October 18th, we will be celebrating the pastime of Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill. The centerpiece of the celebration will be an 8 foot replica of Govardhana Hill made entirely of cake and other sweets. In addition, sweets and other preparations made by devotees will surround the hill. Everyone is encouraged to make some home made treats to offer Sri Giriraja. Please drop off all offerings at the pujari room by 5:00 p.m. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include kirtan, abhisheka (bathing of the Deities), and the altar being lit by only candlelight. | UPCOMING - Saturday, October 24th: Halloween Harinama We will be doing a harinama at the annual Halloween Street Party, which takes place at the 3900 Block of Cedar Springs. This is a huge event. Saturday, October 24
3900 Block of Cedar Springs at 8p.
| Saturday, November 7th: Help Support TKG Academy at the Barnes & Noble Bookfair By shopping at any Barnes & Noble location on Saturday, November 7th, either present a voucher (located in the Temple hallways) or mention TKG Academy Bookfair along with the I.D. 10006252, and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to TKG Academy. Also, at the Barnes & Noble located near Northpark Mall at 7700 Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225 between 12 - 9 p.m. and participate in the following bookfair activities:
· See our school students perform dance, drama, & music!
· Cultural art presentations, entertainment, & storytimes!
· Teacher Wishlist Table and BBT Books
For more information, or to volunteer, visit the TKG Academy website or call Angela Roix at (817) 733-9050 | Recent Entries from Kalachandji's Community Blog * Texas Faith 15: Glenn Beck and the culture of fear * Katha at Kalachandji's 2: A,B,C,D, & E's of a Krishna Conscious Program * Texas Faith 14: Is wickedness soluble in good deeds? * Texas Faith 13: Do we put too great a premium on our biological lives? * Up To Date? * Texas Faith 12: Why should science talk to religion * Makin' devotees - A baby announcement * System Requirements * Texas Faith 11: Has the God-and-candidates connection gone too far? * Even a Paparazzi * Texas Faith 10: What do your spiritual paths say about the role of play? * Texas Faith 9: Is health care a moral imperative? * Texas Faith 8: Should a judge's religious tradition and faith inform their rulings? * Warped Tour Book distribution: Lots of books and the same hair cut * Texas Faith 7: How do changing demographics shape the pew, pulpit and theological schools? | Please note: During Kartik, the Monday 7:00 yoga class will be moved to 6:30 so devotees can attend Damodarastakam. The class will return to it's regular time on November 9th. | | | Thank You to Sunday Feast Sponsor: | Bhagavad Gita Class Schedule Wed., 6:30 p.m. with Nityananda
Chandra no Gita class due to special program
Fri., 7:00 p.m. with Bhakta Michael there will be no Friday class this week
| | | Every Week | | Mondays *Community Guru Puja & Pancake breakfast - 7:00 a.m. Contact Sri Rupa at 214-228-3485. Wednesdays
* Hare Krishna TV show, Whole Life Experience - Dallas cable channel 95 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
* 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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