| Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 - Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 |
This Week Thursday, December 30th: Saphala Ekadasi (fast from grains and beans). Break the fast the following morning between 10:18 - 10:50 Friday, December 31st - Saturday, January 1st: 24 Hour Kirtan in the Temple Room Upcoming Wednesday, January 26th - Sunday, January 30th: North American GBC/Temple President's Meeting |
| | | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada: That is the principle of Krsna consciousness, that we shall not do anything which has no connection with Krsna. This is Krsna consciousness. One should be very alert: "I am going to do this. Whether it has got any connection with Krsna? I am going to eat this. Whether there is any connection with Krsna?" In this way, we have got always some activities, some action of the senses, but if we test every moment, "Whether this has got any connection with Krsna?" then you will remain safe. I am going to talk with you or somebody else. Whether that talk has got any connection with Krsna? If it has no, then I am not going to talk. Nirbandhah krsna-sambandhe yuktam vairagyam ucyate. That is really renunciation. Renunciation does not mean I change this cloth to another shape of cloth and another color of cloth. Renunciation means I will not associate with anything which has no connection with Krsna. This is renunciation. Because for a Krsna conscious person, to waste even a moment of life without Krsna consciousness is a great dangerous action. -- "The Medicine for Death," Srimad Bhagavatam 1.16.6, Los Angeles, January 3rd, 1974 Read and hear the entire lecture |
| | | | | | His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami - Blog Entry December 25th, 2010  Would they give citizenship to Jesus? I was just about to leave the temple for a morning walk. I slid into my boots ready to deal with puddles when a young man came in with a stack of "Asian Journal" newspapers and plopped them down on a chair in the temple's foyer. I remarked, "Thank you. I'll read one." So I did and my eyes fell upon the article on citizenship. It was disturbing.
A full picture of brown, white and black folks sworn in as citizens along with delegates upstaged everything else. The caption read: "Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kennedy on Wednesday, reaffirmed Santa Clause as a Canadian Citizen."
My immediate thought was that here is a reinforcement of a myth, an endorsement. The guy in the red has once again ousted Jesus and now has been given the key to the country without even asking. So I query, "Would they give gratis citizenship to Jesus, the real person behind the Yuletide?" In the past I have voiced my sour humbuggish attitude towards the commercialism of December 25, lamenting about the waning of the true spirit that prevails. I also will spare words other than saying "Shame on whatever cola company who molded Mr Claus, reshaping St Nicolas." And one more, "Shame on them for contributing to the diabetic obesity of the day."
I believe sections of Europe have hit it's target when on December 5th, the pious Nicolas is revered in the genuine spirit. They are proudly not victims of this diluted fest.
Given all of that, my evening was pleasantly occupied with a new production engaging the kids, a drama skit called "When Maya Strikes." I was also asked by management if I would play Santa Claus for the kids, a tradition in this community. I said, "No! Santa Marga could be a compromise. How about that? No costume. Just me."
One by one the children came up to me to receive a stocking of devotional goodies. I love kids. They represent hope for the future. May the children of the future become blessed with the vision to see through such facades and be able to face reality whether mundane or Divine!
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| Friday, December 31st - Saturday, January 1st: New Year's Eve 24 Hour Kirtan
There will be a 24 hour kirtan in the Temple Room to ring in the New Year. A first for Kalachandji's Community! The kirtan will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1st and continue non-stop until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 1st, 2011.
Volunteers Needed: Cooking: As there will be many devotees coming in from New Talavan and San Antonio, there is much help needed in cooking three meals on New Years Eve and breakfast on New Years Day for the devotees participating in the 24 hour kirtan and everything that goes along with cooking (cut ups, washing pots, clean up afterwards etc.). Please contact Manjuali at 214-448-3455 or Padma at 972-922-3726 to help with this. Kirtan slots: Please contact Sri Rupa at 214-228-3485. Video and Taping: Please contact Rupa Madhurya at 214-566-2887 if you can help with this. |
Appreciating Kalachandji's Community Thanks so much for all the help I have received from our community. My sincere thanks and appreciation to all the ladies who are kindly helping me through this difficult time. By Krsna's mercy and the kindness of devotees, I am healing. much love, your servant, Sucharya devi dasi |
Mayapuris Radhastami Performance on DVD
The Radhastami performance with the Mayapuris is available as a DVD from Rupa Madhurya's website. You can purchase it by going here. The Mayapuris performed at the Dallas temple for Radhastami. This bhajan, dance, and narration tells a story of Lord Shiva and his desire to worship Lord Krishna. I won't spoil the story by putting a summary here. This performance is absolutely incredible. Bhajan & Dance - The Mayapuris - Story of Lord Shiva - 3/4 |
Gingerbread - A Christmas Favorite!!! 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 tsp egg replacer
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sift together the flour, baking powder, egg replacer, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice. |
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