Dear Friends
Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi – Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimha
Wednesday 22 May
Fast until dusk (5:33pm)
We are offering two options for active participation in the upcoming Nrsimha Festival. You may take advantage of either or both:
Sri Nrsimha Yagna @3:30pm
There is no cost to participate, however, the sastra states no yagna is complete without daan (or giving). We, therefore, invite you to offer a donation. Booking is essential and limited. Book here.
Maha Abhishek @5:30pm
You are invited to sponsor Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Maha Abhishek. The cost is R508. Book here.
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327
Everything you need to know about the Prasad Coupon System
Why are we introducing prasad coupons?
The Sunday Love Feast is designed to give us our weekly boost of happiness in bhakti in the association of devotees. The festival is made up of these important elements:
guru-puja & kirtan,
philosophical discussion,
arati & kirtan, and
prasad.
The Temple is eager to reciprocate with those who are committed to the full experience of the Love Feast.
What does the coupon entitle me to?
Prasad coupon holders can join the priority queue for prasad, which allows them to be served first.
Who will receive a coupon?
Those who commit to the full experience of the Love Feast will receive a prasad coupon. The coupons will be handed out in the temple room just before the class when everyone is seated.
What does this mean if I don’t have a coupon?
Everyone will be served prasad however, you will be served only after all coupon holders are served.
Note: The Prasad Coupon System will be in effect from Sunday 26 May.
Spiritual Warrior – Tools for the Inner Battle
Hosted by School of Bhakti Durban
Sunday • May 19th • 4pm – 7pm
The cost is R100 and includes supper. Registration is compulsory via this link. (50% Discount for pensioners and students.)
Did you complete the Soul Quest at the Durban Festival of Chariots?
You still need to register using the link and simply produce your completed Soul Quest card to gain free entry to the seminar.
Week Ahead
Friday 10 May
Akshaya Tritiya
Special Class on Akshaya Tritiya by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami @5:30pm
You are welcome to attend the class in person at Maharaja’s apartment.
Or join via Zoom here
Meeting ID: 827 0816 0868
Passcode: 445470
Saturday 11 May
Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am
With His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das
Westville Nama-hatta @3pm
The Science of the Soul: Discussions on Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Chapter 2
Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre
Facilitated by Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi
Dinner prasad will be served after the program.
RSVP via WhatsApp: Karuna-sakti Dasi on 071 051 5320
Sunday 12 May
Krishna Book Class @7:30am
With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das
Love Feast @11am
Vedic Samskaras in Gaudiya Vaishnavism
As delineated by Gopal Bhatta Goswami, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, and Srila Prabhupada.
with Her Grace Radha Sundari Devi Dasi
About Her Grace Radha Sundari Devi Dasi
Her Grace Radha Sundari Devi Dasi was raised in the New Vrindavan community in the US and benefitted from the association of the many great souls who reside there. She assisted His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami in managing various projects across the globe. She served as a Temple Co-president, teaches courses on samskaras and Vaishnava Etiquette, assists at His Holiness Radhanath Swami’s international office, and serves as the GBC Executive Secretary.
Monday 13 May
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta @7pm
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford
Wednesday 15 May
Special Program with His Holiness SB Kesava Swami @7pm
Topic: Desire Management
Thursday 16 May
Srimati Sita Devi’s Appearance (Consort of Lord Rama.)
Srimati Jahnava Devi’s Appearance (Consort of Lord Nityananda.)
Morning Class @7:30am
Leadership – The Prthu Principle: Becoming a Visionary
with SB Kesava Swami
Friday 17 May
Morning Class @7:30am
Leadership – The Prthu Principle: Inclusive Communities
with SB Kesava Swami
The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture May Course Guide
In-person Sri Isopanisad Overview
Two x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Sri Isopanisad. The course fee is R 30.
Saturdays • 11th & 18th May 2024 • 2pm-4pm
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (Srila Prabhupada’s Room)
Course facilitator: Raghunath Bhatta Das (0826140335)
In-person Nectar of Devotion Overview
Three x 2-hour sessions
You require the book, Nectar of Devotion. The course fee is R 50.
Saturdays • 25 May, 1 & 8 June 2024 • 2pm-4pm
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (Srila Prabhupada’s Room)
Course facilitator: Radhika Sundari Dasi (0836115194)
You can message the facilitator AND register using the link at the end of this email.
Reminders
Call for Written Offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda
BBT Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā Book 2024
The Vyāsa-pūjā of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda takes place on Tuesday, 27 August 2024. You are invited to share your heartfelt appreciation, service reports, and realisations. Offerings for the Pan-African Vyāsa-pūjā book may be submitted anytime from now until Sunday, 2 June. All offerings must be submitted here. Once submitted, a confirmation will be displayed on the webpage.
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
