Give them the holy names of Krishna

Hare Krishna to all dear devotees and especially warm wishes to all those out there on the streets, subways, airports or at their book tables distributing the sacred literatures of our holy masters.

I wanted to share this link with you all. Download the file here. By downloading the file you'll be able to print some very nice Maha-mantra flyers or calling cards in A7 format, which is half of a postcard, for free distribution to everyone you meet. It's a nice way for people to remember they met a devotee of Lord Krishna. more downloads here

Haribol and happy sharing!
ys Raghava Pandit das

Gigantic Harinam in London

All Glories to Sri Guru and Gouranga!

Dandavat Pranam,

Respected Vaisnavas and Vaisnavis, friends,

Gigantic Harinam in London has become a legend,
an institution, a household word in the Vaisnava World.

London has as one of the Metro poles in the world an ability to be a place of influence and anything that takes place in this huge city is broadcast to the rest of the world.

The Chanting of The Holy Names Hare Krishna and Rama are where ever they are uttered purifying those Jiva's who come in contact with them and when hundreds of devotees from all over the world come together to sing them joyfully, loudly in one of the largest cities in the world literally thousands of people come in contact with them.

They are waiting for them, trying so hard to maintain their facade of so-called material happiness, when the devotees turn up everyone joins in, they begin to turn and twist, smile and laugh, dance and sing, Hare Hare, Rama Rama, The bliss full mood of the devotees and the mercy of Sri Guru and Vaisnavas are transmitted to the core of their being.

They can never forget this, the impression lasts.

What a better opportunity to distribute the transcendental literature of the Guru Parampara.

Book you flower aeroplane, NOW!

and fly in to London to join the Singing, Dancing and Distribution of Love and Affection to all the Souls waiting.

Saturday 30th May 7pm
Meeting outside Covent Garden Tube Station:

Prepare your soul to dance...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGAGGlpiiro&feature=channel_page

KUALA LUMPUR DISTRIBUTION

Written by Hemalata dasi

Dandavat Pranams
Please accept my humble obeisances
All Glories To Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga

By the time we left the temple on Saturday the 2nd of May, after the weekly Temple Programme it was already 11pm. Sripad Bhakti Vedanta Bhikshu Maharaj who was very enthusiastic in wanting to distribute books with us decided it was just too late for him as Mangal Arati would be running right on schedule in the morning. We loaded the car boot with various books, made a stock list and Vijay Krsna prabhu had set the price list on only 2 of the 8 titles we were going to distribute. The rest were "FREE but Donation based."

Led by our visiting Brahmachari from Vrindavan, Krsna Kanta prabhu who was very excited at the prospects of distributing books anywhere anytime, we all got the blessings of Maharaj and began the night.

Bangsar, which is just 20 minutes away from the temple was decided as a more exciting location to distribute books given that it is filled with party-goers on Saturday nights and the 3 main streets with almost 100 restaurants, pubs and diners is busy with the hip and happening. So why not try something new, after all no one said transcendental book distribution had to be in austere locations only. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

As we turned into Jalan Maarof from Jalan Travers and were about to pass the Ramalingeswara Temple on the left, traffic was slowing to almost a halt. Large groups of Indians amounting to about 200 people were seen all over the road. As we looked to the right of the road we noticed a huge chariot all lit up and making its way to our side of the road.


Quickly we decided this would be the perfect opportunity to distribute books and those lovely prashad cakes packed in little packets by our wonderful Carumukhi didi. We had to think fast. We passed the crowd and a short distance away quickly parked in front of a “no parking” spot of a closed lighting showroom that was just waiting for us. Everyone practically flew out of the car, pooped the booth and grabbed especially the Shiva Tattva books and prashad in little bags and went headlong into the crowd.
Chariot Procession in full force along Jalan Maarof in Bangsar
It was such a perfect opportunity. Little did we know that the Chariot was for Goddess DurgaiAmman from the nearby Nageshwari Amman temple as it was the yearly auspicious Chitra Pournami. Indeed she must have blessed us for our little endeavour for Lord Sri Krsna. (Ahhh! That’s why we had to leave the temple a little later)

People were already in a very devotional state having walked with the chariot some distance so when we were handing them books and prashad they were just to happy to receive with open arms. One family even came back and asked for more of those delicious prashad cakes. So we asked them to pose for a photo with us and they were just too happy to smile. That’s (L to R) Balaram prabhu, Ramesh prabhu, Jaya Govindha prabhu, Krsna Kanta prabhu (at the back) , the family and Hema didi (me)
After this photo was snapped we got into the car and proceeded towards the Telawi Streets in full anticipation but as we circled the area almost 3 times we realised the entire area was just dead. This is not the Bangsar we know. Then it made sense. Friday being May Day and a public holiday meant a 3 day weekend which allowed most people to simply getaway and leave town. So we decided we would attach Bangsar on another night and decided on the next nearest town which was actually scheduled for next weekend – Brickfields.

Once again, Brickfields which is like a Little India to those of us in Petaling Jaya although there is indeed another Little India further into KL, know that this little place has almost 12 Hindu temples, mosques, churches, the biggest Buddhist temple and various other temples. We approached Jalan Sambanthan along the Seethram shop stretch and once again found a parking spot waiting for us, which was quite amazing considering that busy road. Krsna Kanta prabhu was quick to fill his bags with books and prashad and made sure everyone’s had an ample supply too. As the car had nearly run out of petrol I had gone for a refill and brought chilled drinking water back for the team. Seen here are some patrons having supper on the pedestrian stretch of the road where tables and chairs are put up at night for customers.

Jaya Govindha prabhu impressing the girls with his Finnish charm and smile. Many people were very impressed, and sat up and took notice when Jaya Govindha prabhu even walked through the shops or stall with his book. In must be the pure white dhoti, tilak, kantimala and Gurudev’s mercy working through him. People would just donate RM10 notes for even free books, to him.

As we finished with this row and headed to the row shops in front of this, we were joined by Santana prabhu who is Ramesh prabhu’s friend and has come to listen to Gurudev’s lecture at our temple. One family in a shop upon speaking to Krsna Kanta prabhu asked him to invite all his friends and wanted to buy us any drink we wanted. Prabhu’s warm personality drew the attention of another family who wanted to know where our temple was. Krsna Kanta prabhu took their details and gave them all our details and asked them to inform him when they were coming so he would cook prashad for all of them.



After finishing this stretch of shops we got into the car and drove to an inner part of Brickfields where the Gopala’s restaurant is. Only 2 customers were there that night so we proceeded a little further up where the red light street actually begins. Being foreigners, Krsna Kanta prabhu and Jaya Govindha prabhu were told that this row would be a little rough but they remained completely enthusiastic. The people on this part of town were not at all rude or offensive to any member of our team. As Balaram prabhu pointed out, they were very receptive eventhough sometimes a little spaced out. It really didn’t matter, because after all they would have found Gurudev’s books in their hands once they sobered up. By and large most people were moved or appreciative that a small group of people were sacrificing their time in a worthy way. It was easy to see that they respected that.

Calling it a night, we made our way back to the temple and realised we spent about 2 and half hours and had distributed 108 books in that short time. It was a wonderful night indeed and we discussed the next book distribution which was going to be as much fun if not more.

Transcendental Book Distribution Ki Jaya !
Srila Gurudev Ki Jaya !

Brighton Borders School of Vraja Program

Posted by Indupati dasa

PROGRAM AT BORDERS IN BRIGHTON, ENGLAND

The event Friday 30th January was a monumental, groundbreaking, profound success said in all humility acknowledging that Srila Gurudeva is the doer.
We had 150 + guests.
We sold more than 60 copies of the CD book School of Braja.
Srila Gurudevas and Srila Prabhupads books on display and for sale.
Borders is going to stock all Srila Gurudevas books and Srila Prabhupads Gita on Sale on return basis.
They want to do a follow up event in an outside venue.
They also want to facilitate us and host us doing events for the community and especially the youth in Borders.
People came from all over the UK to participate, including many of my earliest contacts from when I began doing events 10 years ago.
Everyone loved the event and my contact from Borders were amazed by our coordiantion and enthusiasm.
The event was an example of nice team and networking.
Gangamatas and many others came to help, we had Srila Gurudevas mercy all over.
I got about 40 email address which I will forward for the Harikatha list.
We had raw food and prasadam distribution going on at the same time.

Letter from Vrnda didi in Auckland, NZ

Dandavats my dear Vasanti,
Just letting you know that yesterday I posted a box of Gurudeva's and Srila Prabhupada's books to the prison in Auckland. I gathered together books that were purchased ages ago by the Punja family in Fiji, as well as some books from other sources. Dhruva and Bela's One Love prasad catering business sponsored this lot of books for the prison.Hopefully this will be the first of many more boxes of books going out to various institutes around NZ!Thankyou for planting the seed of this book sponsorship programme here in NZ. I'm happy that I can be involved in some little way in getting our Acarya's books out there to the people.

Love from you sister, Vrnda