| Wednesday, July 28th - Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 |
This week: Tuesday, August 10th, 7pm, Community of Inquiry with H.G. Ananda Vrindavanesvari dasi Saturday, August 14th: Farewell Party/Baby Shower for Ananta & Arjuna Upcoming: Thursday, August 19th - Tuesday, August 24th: Jhulan Yatra Tuesday, August 24th: Lord Balarama Appearance Wednesday, September 1st, Sri Krishna Janmastami
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| | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada: The idea is that if you once see Krsna, then you will forget all this nonsense material enjoyment. That is seeing Krsna. No more. Svamin krtartho 'smi varam na yace. "My dear Lord I don't want anything." Dhruva Maharaja... Dhruva Maharaja went to see Krsna to get the kingdom of his father, but when he saw Krsna, Visnu... Visnu offered, "Now, whatever benediction you want, you take." He said, svamin krtartho 'smi varam na yace, "My dear Lord, I have no more any desire." That is Krsna seeing. That if you want to see Krsna for some business, that "I shall see Krsna..." Just like... Of course, if you are eager to see Krsna, the motive may be different, but somehow or other, due to your eagerness, you'll see Krsna. That is the only qualification. -- "Become Very Eager to See Krsna," Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.12,
August 5, 1972, Los Angeles |
| | | | | His Holiness Radhanath Swami - Lessons from the Ganges - Part 1
The following series are excepts from the book, "The Journey Home." which shares  Radhanath Swami's journey filled with bizarre characters, mystical experiences, and dangerous adventures. When I reached the river Ganges, I sat on her sandy bank and thought back to those first days of my life in India. I remembered sitting on that rock in Rishikesh while Mother Ganges taught me lessons that were to mold my life. I remembered hearing in her eternal song the Hare Krishna mantra that would become embedded in my soul. Now, sitting on that sandy bank in Prayaga, I knew that if I simply followed her current, I would come to her meeting with Yamuna and Saraswati at the confluence. It was this confluence that the Vedas declared to be the king of all holy places. I walked in that direction. It was high noon, and fine white sands blazed like fire, scorching my bare feet. Ever since that day I had offended the Naga Babas by wearing their shoes at their sacred fire, I had renounced shoes and walked barefoot. But that day, the sand was so unbearably hot that it seemed impossible to continue. The distance seemed endless.
Finally, after over an hour, a beautiful sight rose before my eyes. The Yamuna River, descended from the Himalayas, having flowed through the plains of North India, was embracing Mother Ganges-Yamuna with her complexion of deep blue, Ganges with hers of white, and the transparent Saraswati joined them from below. Sitting on the sandy bank, I gazed into the cloudless blue sky. There, a hawk, wings extended, soared the airways. Hawk's reddish-brown feathers shone in the sun as it hovered lower and lower, till it was just a few yards above my head, hawk's glistening yellow eyes intently scanning the river. Suddenly it plunged headlong into the Ganges. There, a frantic underwater skirmish ensued until it emerged with a flapping fish, about a foot long, pierced in the grip of it's talons. Squirming desperately, the fish was carried overhead and into a nearby forest. Looking on, I reflected:
The unsuspecting fish, who knew nothing but a life in the river, went about its routine like any other day, but in an instant was ripped out of its reality to meet with death. Like that fish, we routinely live our lives hardly aware that, at the least expected moment, the yellow-eyed hawk of fate in the form of crises, tragedy, or even death, may wrench us out of our comfortable environment. We regularly hear of it in the news or see it around us but rarely take seriously that it could happen to us. Perhaps the lesson here is to guard against complacency and give higher priority to our spiritual needs. If the fish swam deeper, the hawk would not be able reach it. Similarly, if we go deeper into our connection to God, we will find an inner reality so deep and so satisfying that it lifts the consciousness to a place where we could deal with the effects of unforeseeable fate with a stable, detached mind.
On the bank of the three rivers, in the blazing summer heat, there was not a soul to be seen, so I left my few belongings on the riverbank and entered the water. After bathing, I was hit by a wave of enthusiasm to stay in as long as possible. After all, I didn't know if I would ever come to this magical place again. I ventured to swim across to the other side. It was about a hundred yards wide. The flow of the Ganges was forceful, the Yamuna gentle. As I swam, the force of the Ganges swept me to a bank where there was nothing and no one to be seen. I pulled myself out of the water and stepped onto the sandy bank. To his horror, I found myself being swallowed, seized by a power that sucked me downward.
Quicksand! It had appeared to be just like the soft sand that I often slept on. But looks could be deceiving. Frantically, I struggled for my life, but in spite of my strongest endeavors, I sunk deeper and deeper. Already, my body had been sucked down past his knees, and I was gradually sinking deeper. Mustering all my strength, I squirmed doggedly, in vain. Mother Earth was literally devouring me. I scanned all directions for help but found nothing. And then to my left I caught sight of a leafless bush. With a desperate lunge I grabbed on to it as his single hope of survival. It was a thorn bush. Gripping it tightly, I yanked with all his might. With bleeding hands, tugging and tugging on that thorny branch, I struggled to free his legs. Under the blazing sun, I squirmed for dear life. The razor-like thorns pierced my hands. My blood flowed from burning wounds. But what choice did I? I could accept the agonizing pain, or surrender to the sands and an ignoble and ghastly death. Gasping in fatigue and soaked in sweat, I would somehow pry one leg free, only to have it sucked down again. With my next tug, the thorn bush with its rotted roots, sprung out from the sand. I silently screamed. Letting go of the useless branch and exhausted by my frenzy, I took a deep breath and relaxed. Amazingly, I discovered that if I was calm the quicksand was less aggressive. I laid my torso flat on the sand and found that I could almost float in that position. It was not a solution but it did give me some time. Inch by inch, in slow motion, I raised my legs. Finally, at a snails pace, I wormed my way back into the river. |
Tuesday, August 10th: "Community of Inquiry" in the Temple Room
A special program with H.G. Ananda Vrindavanesvari dasi at 7:00 p.m. in the Temple Room. The Community of Inquiry uses a simple yet powerful format to read, discuss, explore, and enter more deeply into Srila Prabhupada's books and the philosophy of Krishna consciousness. The results are enlivening, energizing, thought-provoking, satisfying and memorable." |
Saturday, August 14th: Farewell Party/Baby Shower Home Program
There will be a Farewell Party/Baby Shower for Ananta, Arjuna & Arjun (Adrian) on Saturday, August 14th at Gopi Gita's house. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and consist of bhajans and prasadam. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Ananta at 817-733-9050 or Arjuna at 817-312-9241. Ananta is also registered at Babies R Us. |
Thank you to Kalachandji's Community
From Bhaktin Linda: "The bypass surgery went well for my husgand, Barry. He is out of ICU and in a room on the cardiac floor. He will be released on Tuesday or Wednesday. On behalf of Barry, and our children, Jennifer and Stephen, I want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate your care and concern. Hare Krishna" |
TKG Academy New School Year Accepting Enrollment TKG Academy is starting a new school year on Monday, August 16, 2010. We are accepting late enrollment this week from Pre-school through 8th grade. For more information, please visit the TKG Academy Website, or email them. |
Pre Janmastami Community Programs As has been the tradition in Kalachandji's Community for the past few years, we will have Pre-Janmastami programs during the week leading up to Sri Krsna Janmastami. We will have programs from Wednesday, August 25th till Tuesday,August 31st (excluding Sunday), at 7:00 pm. If you would like to host a program at your home please contact Nrtya Kisori Dasi at: 214-660-0899 or email her by Sunday, August 15th. |
Recipe Corner Oven Roasted White Sweet Potato with Corn Chutney The brilliant corn chutney marries perfectly with sweet potato, its South American partner from ages past. Best consumed the day it's made. - 2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels, or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1½ cups firmly packed coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint
- 1 small hot green chili, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,
- juice of 1 large lime
- little water if needed
- 1 kilo scrubbed unpeeled white sweet potatoes, roasted, grilled or barbecued
Process all the chutney ingredients in a food processor, pulsing on and off until the mixture is slightly chunky and loose textured. Add a little water if the mixture is too firm. Remove. Serve immediately with the sweet potato, or cover and refrigerate. Serves 4. | Contact Information | Main Temple phone: 214-827-6330, Congregation Services: 214-827-6330 x 216
Email for general questions and information
To schedule a tour, home or school program: Nityananda Chandra 214-669-3369, or email him
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| | August Feast Sponsorships Aug 1st
Talati family in memory of Umesh Talati & Ganga Ba
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Sri Krishna Janmastami Wed, Sept. 1st, 2010 We Invite all of you to take part in the festivities Available
Sponsorships 1) Deity Dresses (4 in #) $2,501 2) Kalash Abhisheka $2,501 $1,001 $501 3) All Day Festivities $2,501 4) Flowers $1,001 5) Prasadam $501 Please kindly come forward to help us celebrate Sri Krishnas Appearance in a grand celebration To sign up call 214 454 5267 Email |
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