Look to the East

Dear Friends

In the last days of March, look at the rising sun on the Eastern shore to see the lotus-eyed Jagannath. This form of the Lord is a manifestation of His joy upon seeing His devotees. We are five weeks away from the Durban Festival of Chariots. His Holiness Indradyumna Swami is here finalising arrangements. After many years we host the festival near the sandy shores of the Bay of Plenty.

His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami is visiting from Friday, 22nd February to Monday, 4th March. Famous as Srila Prabhupada’s editor, head of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust and chief editor of the Back to Godhead magazine for some time, he is meticulous when it comes to discussing Krishna conscious philosophy and presenting Srila Prabhupada’s books accurately. This Swami is simple, straight forward, and sublime.

On Saturday, we celebrate the appearance anniversary of the original spiritual master, Lord Nityananda. We can pray that He bless us with faith and conviction in our spiritual teachers.

Your Week Ahead

Thursday, 21 February

Ekadasi

Fast till noon for Lord Varaha

Friday, 22 February

Lord Varahadeva’s Appearance

Fasting done on Thursday, feast today

We welcome His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami

Saturday, 23 February

Lord Nityananda Appearance

Fasting till noon

Live feed of the festival on Mayapur TV

See poster for details

Sunday, 24 February

Love feast with Jayadvaita Swami at 4pm

Monday, 25 February

The great Vaishnava poet, Srila Narrottama Das Thakur’s Appearance

Wednesday, 27 February

Special evening programme with Jayadvaita Swami at 7pm

Hinduism: God and Gods

This topic is sure to raise many questions, so join the discussion.

We hope this finds you in the best spirits, until next week,

Your Friends at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple