The next day of the most awaited day of the year is a very special day for all the ISKCON Devotees. It is the appearance day of Srila Prabhupada to whom we are forever indebted to give the sublime process of Krishna Consciousness to the whole world and building ISKCON to give shelter to misdirected conditioned souls. This year was the 113th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s divine appearance in this material world.
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I could not attend Mangala Arotik owing to my conditioned body. But I managed to reach Guru Puja. His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja offered the worship to Srila Prabhupada’s deity and HG Sridham Prabhu sang the Guru Vandana Prayers.
Then there was a lecture by Srila Prabhupada recorded on his Vyas Puja. Srila Prabhupada explained the significance of Vyas Puja and position of Spiritual Master.
What followed were Vaishnava Bhajans for pleasure of Prabhupada and assembled devotees.
Then there was a lecture by Srila Prabhupada recorded on his Vyas Puja. Srila Prabhupada explained the significance of Vyas Puja and position of Spiritual Master.
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The Vyas Puja offerings started at 9:30 AM by Sridham Prabhu, a very senior devotee in ISKCON Delhi temple.Followed by HG Vrajendra Nandan Prabhu, Communication Director, HG Krishna Priya Prabhu, HG Jita Mitra Prabhu and HG Radha Damodar Prabhu.
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaja then entered the temple hall and glorified Srila Prabhupada. He told that Every act small or big of Srila Prabhupada was wonderful and he could not forget even a moment’s association with Srila Prabhupada he had. By this tme he choked up with rememberance of his divine spiritual master, and could not speak anymore.
His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja also read his offering from the Vyas Puja book, expressing his gratitude to Srila Prabhupada. This was to be followed by Abhisheka, Bhoga Offering and Pushpanjali. Then a great feast awaited all the devotees. It included Prabhupada’s favourite Kachori and Gulab Jamun.
The celebrations continued in evening with HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja and HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja gave a combined lecture and continued their glorification of their revered Spiritual Master. Then a play was acted by the Vaikuntha Group on Srila Prabhupada Pastimes. Thus the day came to a close with a little prasadam.
All Glories to this auspicious day when the divine grace of the Lord descended on the earth for the sole reason of benefit for the fallen conditioned soul. Srila Prabhupada’s life is an example of dedication to his Spiritual master’s order, his faith in Holy name, dependence on Krishna and immense compassion. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada, the warrior-leader of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s sankirtan army.
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaja then entered the temple hall and glorified Srila Prabhupada. He told that Every act small or big of Srila Prabhupada was wonderful and he could not forget even a moment’s association with Srila Prabhupada he had. By this tme he choked up with rememberance of his divine spiritual master, and could not speak anymore.His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja also read his offering from the Vyas Puja book, expressing his gratitude to Srila Prabhupada. This was to be followed by Abhisheka, Bhoga Offering and Pushpanjali. Then a great feast awaited all the devotees. It included Prabhupada’s favourite Kachori and Gulab Jamun.
The celebrations continued in evening with HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja and HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja gave a combined lecture and continued their glorification of their revered Spiritual Master. Then a play was acted by the Vaikuntha Group on Srila Prabhupada Pastimes. Thus the day came to a close with a little prasadam.
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