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Community Newsletter of by Giving Them Krsna ISKCON New York City, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple Consciousness ISKCON New York City Sri Sri Radha Govinda Community Newsletter 0004 November 2019 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Founder Acarya His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Tapping into the store house of love of God Contents Diwali at Brooklyn Borough Hall...........................................2 Govardhan Puja...................................................................2 Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day................................3 Srila Prabhupada New York November 1965.......................3 Tulsi and Saligram wedding.................................................4 Thanksgiving dinner..............................................................4 HG Vaisesika gives his blessings.........................................5 Monthly Sankirtan Festival...................................................6 Halloween Harinam!............................................................8 Sri Vrindavana Dham...........................................................8 HG Malati devi dasi visits....................................................8 Sunday Japa Club................................................................9 What's cookin' ?....................................................................10 Spanish Bhagavad Gita Classes..........................................10 New Beginnings...................................................................11 Devotee of The Month...........................................................12 Alachua Holy Name Festival.................................................12 "How can we show our mercy 50th celebration at Apollo Hammersmith..............................12 to everyone? There are millions and millions of poor people, so how can we show them all mercy? Are we able to supply clothing and food to all the needy persons of the wolrd? That is not possible. How, then, can we be merciful to every living entity? This is the official community newsletter of By giving them Krsna ISKCON New York City, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple consciousness. That is how Prahlada Maharaj is showing Become a contributor! his class friends real mercy... email [email protected] If you want to show any mercy to living entities, then enlighten them in Krsna Be sure to follow us on social media consciousness, as Prahlad Maharaj did." --Trancendental teachings of Prahlad Maharaj 1 - Celebrating Diwali at the Brooklyn Borough Hall On October the 22nd, 2019 a grand Diwali celebration was held at Brooklyn Borough Hall, which was co-organized by ISKCON NYC; Sadhana; Coalition of Progressive Hindus; and the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Hosted by the Brooklyn, Borough President, the event featured speeches by local dignitaries and faith leaders, prayers by Hindu priests, and bhajans/kirtans by youth of ISKCON and United Madrassi Association. Councilman Brad Lander, Commissioner Bitta Mostofi, Activist Ravi Raghbir, were some of the speakers. More than 150 guests, including officials from many local and state government agencies participated in the event. A sumptuous vegetarian meal was prepared by ISKCON and distributed freely to all participants. Govardhan Puja Our community came together to offer their hearts and culinary talents to our beloved Giriraj! A record number of preparations were made, including doughnuts from the doughnut plant, a cake made by Sunita and so many other delicious delights. Our Govardhan Hill was expertly made by Jaya Radhe devi dasi and her team; Antaryami das, Manjulali dasi and Bhaktin Yana decorated the hill, whilst Premedhana das and Ganesh created the base, and surround. A new dress skillfully made and sponsored by Antaranga Mataji, was presented to our deities. This festival celebrates the diversity of Krsna and His devotees, and the symbiotic nature of Govardhan that brings all God's children together under one roof, and what better way than to celebrate than with a mountain of maha prasadam! 2 The day that follows Srila Prabhupada's Govardhan Puja is always a disappearance day day of mixed emotions, as we simultaneously celebrate and commemorate the life of Srila Prabhupada. It is a day where by looking towards the past we can become surcharged to push this movement into the future; by hearing the offerings and accounts of the senior devotees, what inspired them and touched their hearts, we become evermore touched by Srila Prabhupada's magnanimous mercy and feel the heartfelt desire to spread Krishna Consciousness. A day that brings everyone together, this year was no less. Parvati mataji, a sweet devotee who we had not seen for some years, lovingly sponsored and made an outfit for the deities. Srila Prabhupada in New York November 1965 After a brief stay in building to base it from, a At this time he only had a few Pennsylvania Srila place to meet. Even though Dr more weeks on his visa and Prabhupada arrived in New Misra and Srila Prabhupada planned to return home, back York for a short while sharing both came from different to India, however, despite this, living quarters with Dr Misra schools of thought, the two and despite the growing cold he then stayed at 100 West were kind to one another and weather of the West, Srila Seventy-second Street 8th, got along amicably, Dr Misra Prabhupada was determined This place had no washroom particulary enjoyed and loved to carry out the order of his or kitchen facility so each day Srila Prabhupada's cooking. Spiritual Master, and to he would travel to Dr Misra's However, of course, staying in establish the preaching of yoga studio to wash and cook. the company of Dr Misra, a Krsna Consciousness in the Mayavadi philospher, and his Western world. He continued students was less than ideal writting letters asking for for Srila Prabhupada, as he assistance in his mission, was not able to preach the hoping that the devotees of message of Krishna Krsna could somehow come Consciousness effectively. together in support of After some weeks Srila spreading Krsna Prabhupada received news Consciousness around the At this time, November 8th, from his Godbrother, and world. Srila Prabhupada began to found it unfavorable, there Less than one year later, Srila write correspondence to his was no offer of support. Prabhupada incorporated Godbrother Tirtha Maharaj, However on November 23rd ISKCON, to contemplate how asking for financial assistance Srila Prabhupada wrote him this could be achieved, by an to purchase a building in the back, elderly man with no area. Srila Prabhupada felt “It is not very encouraging. assistance from colleagues, that his preaching would be far Still, I am not a man to be to is impossible. more effective if there was a disappointed.” 3 Tulsi and Saligram wedding The full moon marks the end of Kartik month, and celebrates the marriage of Tulsi devi and Saligram. A stunning new dress (also see front cover) was made and sponsored by Antaranga devi dasi. As this month of increased mercy drew to a close devotees recharged and deepened themselves, gearing up for the next month, the month of giving out the mercy! Thanksgiving dinner A delicious feast on November 28th, Thanksgiving, was beautifully prepared; brown basmati with beans; mashed potatoes; stir-fried brussel-sprouts; macaroni cheese; samosa; fried paneer slices; salad; sweet potato; pakoras; cranberry chutney; and rasgulla. Members of the community sat side by side with regulars from Govinda's, enjoying each others company and good food. 4 Monthly Sankirtan HG Vaisesika Prabhu gives his heartfelt blessings "You have contiuned to build the Monthly Sankirtan Festival and Festival now more and more books are going out... May all of you be empowered to do more and more books, to meet the nicest people and to pour the most mercy into their hearts possible." click above to watch it all. Pow! A Hare Krishna explosion! In a combined effort the various devotees of New York came together, November 23rd, to kick start this years Christmas Marathon. And this month HG Ramesvara Prabhu joined us leading an as well as the wonderful inspirational class, followed by Bhaktin Emily, from closer to tips and lessons by Divyangi home Tulsa, who sang devi dasi. Every month has a uplifting Harinam Sankirtan new flavour, and this time throughout. Devotees went several diciples of HH out to local areas and Kadamba Kanana Swami subways warming the hearts came from Europe to join us, of all they met. 5 event, complete with gorgeous decorations, Mahagopi Radhika devi dasi's stunning deities, distribution of Bengali Srimad Bhagavatam, a sumptuous feast and a talk by our Temple President Hansarupa Prabhu. At the end of the day a grand total of 65 maha 6 big 20 medium That same day two young 16 small devotees went out with their totalling 107 books! father, acompanying the Harinam Yuga Dharma ashram in the New York subways, to join in the mercy of Lord Caitanya! Meanwhile the Bengali Namahatta held a beautiful 656 New York Christmas book marathon begins! Its the most wonderful time of the year! The opportunity is once again upon us to join in the fun and be a part of the family business! Our goals: 1008 Maha and big books 1508 Medium and small books There are so many ways to participate from going out with our book distribution team; to sponsoring books; to baking prasadam cookies for distribution; cooking feasts for the team; and covering services to allow other devotees to go out. There are just so many ways to involve! For more information see the front desk. "A very sincere lady, Isabella, said that Bhagavad Gita changed her life and was
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