Celbrating Gita Jayanti

We have posted a transcription of an informative lecture by His Holiness Giriraj Swami to Leaders of Hindu Organizations in America.

October 23, 2009
Houston
http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/celebrating-gita-jayanti/

Celebration of Gita Jayanti at the Bhakti Yoga Centre

Gratitude For God’s Gifts

Follow the link below to read this article by His Holiness Giriraj Swami.

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/gratitude-for-gods-gifts/

Kartik – The month of Damodar

On the 4th October we entered into the Fourth month of Caturmasya according to the Vedic Calender.This month is said to be very dear to Lord Sri Krishna and is also known as Kartik. Kartik month is also called “Damodara month”, which refers to that naughty boy, Krishna, who Mother Yasoda bound around the waist with a rope. During this Damodara month, if one manages to capture Krishna with the ropes of pure devotion, he will be released from the bondage of repeated birth and death.

It is customary for devotees of Sri Krishna to remember the pastime of the Lord being bound by Mother Yashoda and to daily offer a lamp to this form of the Lord during the month of Kartik.

We would like to offer you and your family the chance to bless the atmosphere in your home and attract the mercy of Lord Krishna by participating in the ancient Vedic tradition of the chanting of the Damodarastakam Prayers and offering lamps to Lord Damodar. All the members of your family can participate thereby bringing peace to the body mind and soul. You can also invite your friends to join in. The service is being offered entirely free of any obligations. If you would like the devotees to come to your home to lead your family and friends in this wonderful ceremony please contact us to make a date for the visit.

The International Society For Krishna Consciousness

Bhakti Yoga Centre

1 Bompart Street (corner Brill Street)

Westdene

Tel: 051 4477029

To read a transcription of a lecture by His Holiness Giriraj Swami entitled “Kartika and Sarat-purnima:
Special Mercy and the Dance of Divine Love” click on the link below:

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/kartika-and-sarat-purnima-special-mercy-and-the-dance-of-divine-love/

Faith, Maintenance, and the Holy Name Talks by Niranjana Swami and Giriraj Swami

Ajna-tahal

(The Lord’s Order to Proceed around Town and Chant)

by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

nadiya-godrume nityananda mahajana
patiyache nam-hatta jivera karana

In the land of Nadiya, on the island of Godruma, the magnanimous Lord Nityananda has opened up the marketplace of the holy name, meant for the deliverance of all fallen souls.

(sraddhavan jan he, sraddhavan jan he)
prabhura ajnay, bhai, magi ei bhiksa
bolo ‘krsna,’ bhajo krsna, koro krsna-siksa

O men of faith! O men of faith! By the order of Lord Gauranga, O brothers, I beg this one request: Chant “Krsna!”, worship Krsna, and follow Krsna’s instructions.

aparadha-sunya ho’ye loho krsna-nam
krsna mata, krsna pita, krsna dhana-pran

Being careful to remain free of offenses, just take the holy name of Krsna. Krsna is your mother, Krsna is your father, and Krsna is the treasure of your life.

krsnera samsara koro chadi’ anacar
jive doya, krsna-nam–sarva-dharma-sar

Giving up all improper behavior, carry on your worldly duties only in relation to Krsna. The showing of compassion to all fallen souls by loudly chanting the holy name of Krsna is the essence of all forms of religion.

COMMENT by Niranjana Swami

The title of this song is “Ajna-tahal.” Ajna-tahal means “the Lord’s order.” Nityananda Prabhu and Haridasa Thakura, associates of Lord Caitanya, on the Lord’s order bolo ‘krsna,’ bhajo krsna, koro krsna-siksa begged people to chant Krsna’s name.

(To read the rest of this talk click on the link)         http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/faith-maintenance-and-the-holy-name/

Invitation to KRISHNAFEST – Third Annual Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebrations August 13th

Bhakti Yoga Centre, 1 Bompart Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein 051 4477029

We are very happy to invite you all to celebrate with us on this most auspicious day, the Appearance Day celebrations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna Bhagavan.

Appearance Day of Lord Balaram

Click on the link below to go to the transcribed lecture by His Holiness Giriraj Swami on the Appearance of Lord Balaram

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/lord-balaramas-appearance-day-a-talk-by-giriraj-swami/

Srila Prabhupada – Dear To Krishna

Follow the link below to read this insightful and devotional talk by HH Giriraj Swami glorifying Srila Prabhupada, his Spiritual Master and the Founder Acarya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/srila-prabhupada-dear-to-krsna/

Today is Sita-navami, A Lecture by His Holiness Giriraj Swami on the celebration of the appearance day of Srimati Sitadevi

Today Sunday 3 May 2009, is Sita-navami, the appearance day of Srimati Sitadevi, the eternal consort of Lord Ramacandra. To read an interesting and inspiring lecture by His Holiness Giriraj Swami click on the link below;

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/sita-navami-the-appearance-day-of-srimati-sita-devi/

Rama-navami A talk by His Holiness Giriraj Swami

Click on the link below to read this wonderful lecture by Maharaja given on April 6, 2006 in Dallas

http://bhaktiyoga.wordpress.com/transcribed-lectures/rama-navami-a-talk-by-his-holiness-giriraj-swami/