News from ISKCON-Londons Radha Krishna Temple The September Edition 2011

news

COMMUNITY

September Highlights
Radhastami A Blast from the Past Volunteers Dinner Bhaktin Jaks Initiation H.H. Devamrita Swami Speaks to ISKCON Londons Counselees Brahmacaris Bhakti Sastri Course Comes to an End Book Distribution 40th Anniversary DVD Now Available Chakram Album Outreach Govindas Restaurant

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Hare Rama Hare Rama Krishna Krishna Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

news

COMMUNITY

Radhastami
Srimati Radharanis appearance day fell on Monday 5th of September. There was a full day of festivities with classes by Visrambara dasa, Sarva Mangala devi dasi and Guru Charan Padma devi dasi.

As always there were ecstatic kirtans throughout the day and a wonderful harinam. Their Lordships were looking extremely beautiful dressed in an opulent flower outfit. A big thank you to all those that took part and made it a very special day.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

news

COMMUNITY

A Blast from the Past

The Radha Krishna Temple was established by Srila Prabhupada at 7 Bury Place in 1969. The temple stood at that site for 10 years. In that time many devotees came in touch with

Krishna consciousness and Srila Prabhupada. On the 10th of September around 60 disciples of Srila Prabhupada, who had joined at Bury Place, once again gathered outside the building for a reunion harinam. Armed with mrdangas and kartals the devotees danced along Oxford Street as they did many

years ago. The atmosphere of London was transformed as the devotees swayed and sang the holy names. The crowds looked on with smiles and some even joined in. It seemed as though Srila Prabhupada was there himself. The harinam lasted three hours ending at Soho Street when these great souls returned home to Sri Sri Radha Londonisvara. Inside the temple

the devotees continued dancing as Ranchor das sang sweetly and Radha Londonisvara smiled beautifully. The atmosphere was emotional as many devotees had not seen their Lordships for a number of years. The devotees left with maha prasadam and a small gift while we were left inspired.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

news

COMMUNITY

Volunteers Dinner
From grand festivals to everyday service the community of ISKCON London are always on hand to enthusiastically serve. An evening of appreciation was organised to celebrate the service of these magnificent devotees. Devotees were treated to an entertaining drama by Maha Nrshinga dasa and Ram Charan dasa, a sumptuous feast and beautiful kirtan. Jai Nitai dasa led the devotees in showing their appreciation for one another.

The community showed its gratitude to Bhakta Sumeet who has spent many years heading up the food for life team. A wonderful gift was presented to Prabhupada dasa and Rajni devi dasi to honour them for their longstanding service and contribution to ISKCON London. ISKCON London would like to deeply thank you all for being part of this wonderful community. If you would like to volunteer at ISKCON London please contact Bhakta Dhaval on dhaval.dattani85@gmail.com

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

news

COMMUNITY

Bhaktin Jaks Initiation

On Saturday 3rd September Bhaktin Jak was initiated in New Vraja dhama in Hungary. Jak has been association with ISKCON for over 20 years and recalls how she used to camp in the car park at Bhaktivedanta Manor!

His Holiness Kesava Bharati dasa Goswami initiated Jak and gave her the new name of Janaki devi dasi. This was followed by the Radhastami celebrations on the New Vraja dham farm which are always exceptionally ecstatic due to the dedication and hard work of all the community members - a place well worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

10

11

news

COMMUNITY

H.H. Devamrita Swami Speaks to ISKCON Londons Counselees

On the 7th we were very fortunate to have the association of H.H. Devamrita Swami. Maharaja gave a inspirational talk to ISKCON Londons counselees. After an ecstatic kirtan Maharaja spoke about committing to Krishna. With Maharajas mix of humour and deep realisation devotees were left inspired. For details on joining the counsellor system please contact :bhava.bhakti@gmail.com

Brahmacaris Bhakti Sastri Course Comes to an End

After an in depth study of Srila Prabhupadas books the long awaited bhakti sastri examination took place on the Wednesday 7th, bringing to end the course that ISKCON Londons brahmacaris started at the beginning of the year. The bhakti sastri course for the congregation continues and the exam is due to take place sometime next year.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

12

13

news

COMMUNITY

Book Distribution
During the month of September we collected 8,323 and distributed 3,384 books for a total of 2,753.50 book points. The scores are as follows:

Name
Bhakta Ravi Aditi DD Bhakta Vinesh Lavanga Latika dd Bhakta Elin Entchev From Russia with Love Russian Bhakti Vriksha Kashinath dasa Bhakta Karlis Bhakta Vince Bhaktin Louise Murli Manohara dasa Tattva Jnana Dasa Rupa Gosvami das Harinam Party Jhulan Yatra Bhakta Pasha

Days Lakshmi
1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 4 1.00 1.00 7.00 5.00 7.00 9.00 10.00 59.00 12.00 35.00 30.00 32.00 27.00 113.00 61.00 133.00 68.00

Book Points
0.25 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.75 4.00 6.00 6.00 7.50 9.75 10.00 12.00 18.00 18.25 20.00 23.25

Big

Maha Big Medium Medium Set Small Hard Hard

1 1 4 4 5 7 2

Name
Sastra-dhan Sponsorship Bhaktin Julia Ananta Nitai das Bhakta Noy Bhakta Robert Revel WW& NPKTSP Sharada dd Janmasthami 2011 Virabhadra dasa

Days Lakshmi
1 2 3 10 4 1 1 1 8 3 10 18 9 9 14 2 17 84.00 90.00 76.00 204.00 86.00 191.00 262.00 410.00 248.00 372.00 273.00 305.00 329.00 704.00 670.00 978.00 1,943.00

Book Points
23.50 25.00 37.00 42.00 43.25 65.00 68.50 82.75 84.50 99.75 109.50 126.50 136.75 209.75 246.75 424.75 678.75

Big
1 6 11 5 49 1 17 6 1 40 3 1

Maha Big Medium Medium Set Small Hard Hard

5 7 1 6 10 15 37 24 36 63 76 120 184 292 55 92 2 9 17 37 1 70 15 86 63 2 15 20 103 52 506 39 15 27 105 191 46 1 34 1 1 46 20

1 2

2 4 30 7 23 1 19 3 13

weekend warriors Uddhava Damodara Dasa Sachi Kumar Nimai das Bhakta Alexey Sundara Nitai das Bhakta Laurie NPKTSP Bhakta Eliott Reed

1 5

16 3 10

1 5 5 9 9 1

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

14

15

news

COMMUNITY

40th Anniversary DVD Now Available

The long awaited DVD of the 40th Anniversary celebrations is now available in Radhas Boutique. With highlights of the week long celebrations you can re-live this special event when ever you like. Dont forget to get your copy before they run out.

Chakram Album
Radha Krishna Records has recently released Chakram a devotional album featuring Kripamoya Prabhu. It is currently available through various outlets including: HMV Oxford Street Mysteries in Covent Garden Radhas Boutique in Soho St

When played together at a quiet time, the songs on the album take the attentive listener on a journey through different colours of spirituality. The powerful Sanskrit mantras contained within the songs, and the ideas expressed within them, form a series of lessons that can help one advance along any chosen path. And the music is refreshingly different. Spiritually uplifting and filled with protective mantras, Chakram has something for the yoga practitioner, the meditator, and the world music enthusiast. I hope you will enjoy it and share it with your friends.

This album has taken around two years for it all to be completed, and it would not have been possible without my highly musical, expert and philanthropic friends who so generously gave their time, skills and resources for the project. In that sense, CHAKRAM is the product of a group and Im a firm believer in groups as the best human resource for the spiritual life.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

news

COMMUNITY

16

17

news

COMMUNITY

Outreach
During the month of September Jai Nitai dasa carried out the following activities. 2nd - Crawley Yatra hosted their first Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Celebration. 70 devotees attended and was a wonderful experience for all. 4th Gave the Sunday Feast Talk in Leicester. 5th Celebrated Radhastami. 9th Attended Brighton Initiations. The following devotees took initiation from His Holiness Mahavishnu Swami: * Dina Dayadra dasa - took second initiation * Bhaktin Jennifer; now Janava Mata devi dasi * Bhakta Kishan; now Krsna Gopal dasa * Bhakta Richard; now Rupa Goswami dasa * Bhakta Vaughn; now Vidyapati dasa His Holiness Janananda Goswami initiated Bhakta Len who is now Lochan das Thakura dasa. ISKCON Brigton also opened the Temple room and welcomed Gaura Nitai on this day. 10th Attended Brighton Ratha Yatra and Bhaktin Jaks

first initiation in Hungary from His Holiness Kesava Bharati Goswami. Bhaktin Jak is now Janaki devi dasi. 10th-13th - Jai Nitai dasa and Bhava Bhakti devi dasi were away in Hungary. 15th - 5 devotees from ISKCON London went for a two month sabbatical to Chowpatty; Bhakta Alexey, Bhakta Ben, Bhakta John, Bhakta Shiv and Virabhadra dasa will stay in Chowpatty and also visit Vrindavan. They will return in the middle of November. 16th Attended the Mantra lounge event. 17th Hosted The Radha Krishna Temple Volunteers dinner at Dragon Hall. 23rd Home Program with the Dattani family with 25 guests. 24th Hosted Crawley men and ladies sangas with Bhava Bhakti devi dasi. There were about 12 devotees in each group. 25th - Gave the Sunday Feast Talk. 29th Jai Nitai dasa, Rama Charan dasa and Bhave Bhakti devi dasi left for Villa Vrindavan Italy to attend European Leaders Meetings for 5 days.

Govindas Restaurant takings for September: 52,563.61p from the above amount: Catering 350 and Books 79.50 *************************************************** Total for Govindas restaurant: 52,134.11p *************************************************** * 30 working days. * Average per day for restaurant: 1,752.12 * Govindas restaurant made 2,763.71 more compared to September 2010.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Hare Rama Hare Rama Krishna Krishna Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Hare

Radha-Krishna Temple 10 Soho Street London W1D 3DL

T: 020 7437 3662 E: london@pamho.net W: www.iskcon-london.org

International Society for Krishna Conciousness Founder-Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada