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Nov/ Dec 2015 In this Issue Ed’s Note International Society For Krishna Consciousness A Letter 4 I remember Balarama Dlamini when he was a little boy running around the temple; willing, able, and ISKCON Turns 50 5 open. And then he grew up tall and beautiful, like a graceful demigod. Every time I speak to him, his Soul Stories convictions, which for him are “just truths,” make my Sweet Patience 6 heart joyfully leap. When you read his love letter (as I like to call it) on page 4, you will know what I mean. I Temple Focus am so proud of the young man he has become. Renovations 8 Founder Acharya: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Change is the only constant in life. On this note, Family Matters we say goodbye to three of our writers this year: Colouring for Adults 10 Krishangi Radhe, Nikunja Vilasini, and Venu Gopal. For the Kids 11 I am sad to lose them as Hare Krishna News writers. Family Competition 11 However, I am also happy as they are all pursuing their studies further. I know that whatever they set Making Memories 12 their minds to, they will accomplish beautifully. Sri Krishna Goshala 13 Since we are drawing close to the year end and many of us are tired and thinking of what to do The Vedic Chef over the holidays, we share a few ideas: A colouring Almond Toffee Fudge 14 competition (yes, colouring has been proven to help Chinese Almond Cookies 15 adults relax) for the entire family; a drive to visit the Sri Krishna Goshala, breathe fresh country air, play Event Guide 14 with the calves, and have a vegetarian lunch; and our master chef Kurma Das’s fudge and cookie recipes Myth Buster to impress your holiday guests. Answer the Call 16 Speaking of holidays, our temple president Vibhu Temple Directory Chaitanya, invites you to holiday at the temple, and Communications - Krishangi Radhe 083 254 8339 Ananta Gauranga asks you to answer the door when Facilities Manager - Akrura 072 463 8119 Festival Manager - Balaram 082 881 4521 he comes knocking. Finance - Ramvijay 084 550 4101 Operations Manager - Pyari Mohan 083 602 6008 I have answered the door, holidayed at the temple, Youth Development Officer - Sudhir 079 144 0003 made fudge and cookies, played with cows, coloured General Queries - 031 403 3328 o/h 9am - 5pm in Krishna, and have had the honour of knowing Contact the Temple directly for the following departments: Balarama. It is all good. Back to Godhead Queries (direct line 031 403 1794) Book Table Devotee Breakfast/Lunch Sponsorships - Rasalika 031 403 4600 Warmest Wishes Radhanath's Gifts Rasa-sthali Dasi Govinda’s Restaurant (direct line 031 403 4600) PS. I would love to hear from you. Departments University Programmes/Girls Programme - Write to me at [email protected] Rukmini 084 579 1080 Street Chanting - Virabadra 071 870 0588 On the Cover House Programmes - Radha Giridhari 076 190 8485 Balarama Dlamini Shyam Ghat 079 382 9410 Patita Pavan Nitai 078 455 7594 Correction to “Labour of Love” article, which appeared in Funerals - Ananta Sesa 084 686 2618 September/October Hare Krishna News: Weekend Boys Programme/Smart Box Queries - Ananta Gauranga 082 783 3599 Paragraph 3 Guest Accommodation/Weddings - Dridha Vrata 078 870 0861 In 1977, the Janmashtami festival was at the farm in Cato Deity Department - Deva Deva 076 178 6850/ Ridge, NOT in Chatsworth. Pralambhari 072 800 8329 3rd Paragraph from the end Outreach Programmes - Alanath 083 775 2760 The Deities money was almost stolen while sitting, waiting Book Distribution - Krishna Chaitanya 081 088 2493 to order the Deities in Jaipur NOT Mayapur. Email Subscription: [email protected] WhatsApp/SMS Subscription Quoted purport from Srimad Bhagavatam, and the pictures +27817590191. Save the number as SSRRT News. on page 12, 14, and 16 are © The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Child Protection Office - www.childprotectionoffice.org | International, Inc. www.Krishna.com. Used with permission. [email protected] | 076 719 6461 Design and Layout by Lashika Ravjee - 082 309 2396 2 The Invitation Temple President’s Message It was 2am and I was in a night club. I recall this precise moment clearly; I decided that this is not life and this is not real happiness. Society moulds us to use our discernment and intelligence less. We are tricked into believing that we have to get the best jobs, and that best job only comes by hard work. for the homeless. And yes, there are some who think it is for those who are trying to run away After many years of pursuing that objective, from life or so-called reality. Such a person would we may reach the top and we think it will all be be surprised to meet first-hand the talented, smooth sailing. The “top” is having the best car, dedicated and educated individual who willingly that beach apartment and a happy family. Well, chooses a labour of love over a paycheque. it sounds good and the material energy makes us believe that we can reach these goals thus Fully dedicating one’s life to Krishna consciousness achieving pleasure and satisfaction. But does it is not an easy decision and certainly not one to really happen? be taken lightly. But I assure you it could be one of the best decisions you will ever make. I made This is the function of the that choice a few years ago. material world - it makes The inner happiness I had been in touch with us forget what the ultimate devotees and knew that satisfaction is. The spiritual and love a spiritual my real happiness is with path taught by the great path brings, manifests Krishna and His devotees. saints and God Himself offers the truth: we will outwardly too. Everyone loves to party and only find real happiness by everyone loves good food. satisfying the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The party at the Hare Krishna Temple begins Pouring water on the leaves and branches of a from 4:30am every day and the feasts never tree are of little value but by watering the root end. But spiritual life is more than that. It gives directly, all parts of the tree will be nourished and us the opportunity to develop our relationship the entire tree will flourish. The inner happiness with God and utilises every aspect of our beings and love that a spiritual path brings, manifests (our talents, strengths and dreams) as offerings outwardly too. of devotion that bring us closer to God. Many university graduates may be thinking Srila Prabhupada’s temples are also unique as about what to do next. “Should I go on the long they are embassies to the spiritual world, which awaited trip to the ultimate party destination, makes those of us who live here, ambassadors. Ibiza? Or should I maybe visit the Mother City? As an ambassador, it is my duty to invite as many What do I do with my life? Do I get a job in this people to visit the embassy. county or should I be looking overseas?” Of course, this lifestyle is not for everyone. But Making a career choice is not easy and everyone is invited to try it out. How about a sometimes circumstances force us in a particular gap year? There are some prerequisites - all direction. I would like to suggest a career that beneficial to the body, mind and soul. Consider only a rare individual may consider — the career this a personal invitation from me and you can of fully dedicating all your time and energy to write to me at [email protected] Krishna. An unknowing observer may think of the temple as an old age home, a mental Thank you. institution, a disability ward, or even a shelter Vibhu Chaitanya Das A Letter to the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Community on our 30th Anniversary Hare Krishna Dear Vaishnavas, or scene out there can make you feel the joy I felt rocking on Holy Name Day with BB Govinda Thank you for giving me an opportunity to express Maharaja and Indradyumna Maharaja through my love and appreciation for the streets of Chatsworth and being groomed and brought I was just a half- ending up in the Food for up in the association of the Life pots or rocking for hours loving devotees of Sri Sri English speaking with Bhakti Tirtha Maharaja, Radha Radhanath. Well, unlike until you was socked like an any place in this world, Sri Sri “goondu" from ISKCON bullet (a traditional Radha Radhanath Temple is in the township... Indian sweet soaked in syrup). itself complete. I had the great Rocking, rocking and rocking opportunity to directly serve in the association some more till it was time for prasada and of the world’s finest matajis and gentlemen. polishing your shoes for school for the next day. Although I was just a half-English speaking Then there were the plays by Bhaktimarg Swami. “goondu" from the township, I was given some That was my favourite time of the year—one rare opportunities and to name them all would week of intense, crazy fun for preaching and be impossible. Firstly and most important to me service to Srila Prabhupada. Krishnachandra and was being given the opportunity to do deity Rasa-sthali bringing us together; young and old, seva as a pujari backup for Their Lordships. doing back flips, flying kicks, dance moves, and This service taught me punctuality, cleanliness serious rehearsals after midnight at times. and humility. Although I still have not gotten to the high ISKCON standard, it has played such Growing up in the temple is the greatest place an important role in my existence outside the for any child.
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