| Wednesday, September 8th, - Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 |
Wednesday, September 15th: Radhastami - The Appearance of Srimate Radharani Upcoming Sunday, November 14th: Govardhana Puja Celebration
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| | | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada: Our life is meant for understanding God. This is human life: athato brahma jijnasa. Human life is meant for this purpose. The animals, they are jijnasa. Their jijnasa, inquiry, there are many, many inquiries. And answers also. Just like we see in the newspaper so many news, unlimited number of news. But there is no news of how to understand God. There is no news. This is anartha. So lokasyajanata, they have no information. Because they are animals... The animal has no information, neither he has got capacity to understand what he is, what is his relationship with God, what he has to do. Sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana. The whole Vedic principles are based on these three principles. Sambandha. Sambandha means relationship. Everyone says there is God, but what is God and what is our relationship with God, that is to be understood. Sambandha. Then as soon as relationship is understood, then our real activity begins -- "Human Life -- Understand God," Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.5, Vrndavana, September 4, 1976 |
| | | | |  Gratitude for God's Gifts
By Giriraj Swami
If we are at all aware of how dependent we are on God-for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the very ability to eat and drink and breathe, to think and feel and will, and to walk, talk, and sense-we will feel grateful and want to reciprocate God's kindness. We will want to do something for He (or She or They) who has done, and continues to do, so much for us. Often we take things for granted until we lose them. I use my right hand to chant on meditation beads, and one morning I found that I had severe arthritic pain in my hand and could no longer use it for chanting. I had taken the use of my hand for granted, but when its use was lost, I resolved to never take my hand for granted and to always use it in the best way in God' service. How, in a general sense, can we attempt to return some of God's favor, some of God's care-and love-for us? In a talk, my spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, gave one answer: "Whatever you have got by pious or impious activities, you cannot change. But you can change your position, by Krsna consciousness. That you can change. Other things you cannot change. If you are white, you cannot become black, or if you are black, you cannot become white. That is not possible. But you can become a first-class Krsna conscious person. Either you are black or white, it doesn't matter. This is Krsna consciousness. Therefore our endeavor should be how to become Krsna conscious. Other things we cannot change. This is not possible. tasyaiva hetoh prayateta kovido
na labhyate yad bhramatam upary adhah
tal labhyate duhkhavad anyatah sukham
kalena sarvatra gabhira-ramhasa
[SB 1.5.18] Kalena, by time, you will get whatever you are destined. Don't bother about so-called economic development. So far as food is concerned, Krsna is supplying. Eko bahunam yo vidadhati kaman. He is supplying even cats and dogs and ants. Why not you? There is no need of bothering Krsna, 'God, give us our daily bread.' He will give you. Don't bother. Try to become very faithful servant of God. 'Oh, God has given me so many things. So let me give my energy to serve Krsna.' This is required. This is Krsna consciousness. 'I have taken so much, life after life, from Krsna. Now let me dedicate this life to Krsna.' This is Krsna consciousness. 'I will not let this life go uselessly like cats and dogs. Let me utilize it for Krsna consciousness.'" I pray that I will dedicate this life and everything that I have-everything that God has given me-fully in God's service, following His pure devotees. manasa, deho, geho, yo kichu mora
arpilun tuya pade, nanda-kisora "Mind, body, and home, whatever may be mine, I surrender at Your lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda [Krsna]!" (Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Saranagati) |
Appreciating Kalachandji's Community An email we received from a visitor who came on Janmastami: "I wanted to let you know that I was there for lunch this afternoon and met a very nice young monk there named Richard. I have been having a bad few months after a lay off at work and many other things but after speaking with him I felt there was hope for Mankind after all. Thanks, James Bowen" |
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Recipe Corner Tomato, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad If you have no access to fresh mozzarella, then use bocconcini or freshly pressed panir cheese instead. For the best results, select the freshest cheese and tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil leaves, and the best extra virgin olive oil you have. 250g buffalo milk mozzarella, or bocconcini, sliced into 0.5 cm rounds a few fresh basil leaves, shredded for garnish 3 or 4 ripe, medium-sized tomatoes sliced into 0.5cm rounds Sea salt Coarsely ground black pepper 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12-15 whole, large fresh basil leaves Decoratively arrange the slices of cheese, whole basil leaves and tomato slices in overlapping rings on a serving platter. Sprinkle over the salt and the black pepper just before serving, drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil, and garnish with the shredded basil leaves. That's it! | Contact Information | Main Temple phone: 214-827-6330, Congregation Services: 214-827-6330 x 216
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Radhastami Wed, Sept. 15th 2010 We Invite all of you to take part in the festivities Available
Sponsorships 1) Deity Dresses $2,501 2) All Day Festivities $2,501 3) Flowers $1,001 4) Prasadam $501 5) Jewelry Please kindly come forward to help us celebrate Srimate Radharani's Appearance in a grand celebration To sign up call 214 454 5267 Email |
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