Community News September 2013
Who’s Who
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1. Jai Nitai Dasa
Temple President Charity Chairman Counsellor Member of Management Board South Region Coordinator
4. Murli Manohara dasa
8. Maha Nrsimha dasa
5. Suddhatma dasa
9. Jagannath Suta dasa
Charity Trustee Head Pujari Member of Brahmacari Council Member of Management Board
Govinda’s Restaurant Manager Member of Management Board
Charity Trustee Festivals Coordinator Counsellor
Radha Krishna Records
2. Bhava Bhakti dd
Spiritual Counsellor System Coordinator Counsellor Charity Trustee / Secretary Temple Administrator South Regional Secretary Member of Management Board
6. Ram Charan dasa
3. Titiksu dasa
UK Ratha Yatra Coordinator Member of Management Board
10. Kasinatha dasa
Financial Controller Member of Management Board Counsellor
Temple Security / Commander
7. Gaura Kishore dasa
11. Saumya Radhika dd
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Charity Trustee Counsellor
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12. Jaga Mohini dd
ISKCON Educational Services (IES) Tulasi pujari
16. Sachi Kishore dasa
13. Bhaktin Sunita
20. Gandaki dasa
Preaching and Outreach Counsellor
Radha’s Boutique Manager Member of Management Board
Child Protection Officer Community Care Officer (Ombudsman) for ISKCON-London
Volunteers’ coordinator
17. Devaki dd
21. Bhakta Thiru
14. Vamsi Priya dd
18. Bhakta Dhaval
22. Premarnava dasa
15. Bhakta Nikita
19. Acyuta Charan dasa & Krishna Kanta dd
23. Bhakta Rakesh
Education and Courses
Sankirtan Leader
Kitchen Manager
Volunteers’ coordinator
Properties Manager
Food for Life coordinators
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Communications Team
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Courses Upcoming and Current Events Facilitator: John Gould Dates: 22nd October - 17th December Time: Tuesdays, 7 pm - 9 pm Location: Seminar Room Registration Fee: £10 per session Register now at Radha’s Boutique!
Acting Classes Dates: Commencing 22nd October for 9 weeks Like acting? Directing? Writing? Or having fun through drama? Join the upcoming acting classes.
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Samskaras for Krishna Bhakti
devotee communities. For this reason, Gopala Bhatta Gosvami wrote the Sat Kriya Sara Dipika in Sanskrit and documented the ceremonial procedures for posterity.
Title: The Values & Ethics of Samskaras – for Parenting & Domestic Prosperity Date: Saturday 28th September, 2013, 10:30am to 4:30pm. Venue: ISKCON London, 10 Soho Street, Seminar Hall.
The rites of a samskara are more important when it serves the values and ethics dictated for that phase of life. Where the values enunciated in a samskara end with the extinguishing of the sacred fire, the rite dies an unfortunate death. Rather, the values treasured in the samskaras have been used by generations to sustain both the individual and global communities. This course aims to provide insights on the values dictated by Lord Krishna in the samskaras relevant for both new and experienced Grihasthas. Teachers, mentors, advisers and councilors will gain useful insights to aid them in the art of parenting.
Course Introduction: The science of samskaras are prominently placed in the Vedic tradition of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. While establishing the science of Krishna Consciousness, Lord Caitanya deputed Gopala Bhatta Gosvami to document the rites of samskaras to protect the principles of devotion (bhagavad-dharma-rakshartham) for future
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Sachi Kishore dasa
Outreach This month was a relatively quiet one for the Outreach team, being utilised mainly to gather resources for the upcoming academic year. The main focus was on preparing presentations, gaining contacts, and planning events for the new term of university programmes, particularly SOAS and Imperial. We also continued to host our regular men’s Friday programme, exploring a range of in-depth philosophical issues in relation to Krishna Consciousness.
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Above: and right: Mantra Lounge with Jayadev Left Opposite: SOAS Freshers Fair
Preaching Reports By Madhurya Gaurangi dd
Camden We are getting more and more members. Generally we meet people in the temple, at Matchless Gift’s programmes, or at Sarasvati devi dasi cooking classes. Many of them have taken up chanting, are purchasing and reading Srila Prabhupada’s books, and have started to attend Temple programmes, including morning programme more often. Here we also have started the Bhakti Vriksha system and it turns out very nice - everyone is happy about it and is eagerly awaiting the next week! Devotees are voluntarily giving donations, and therefore all programmes are 100% self-sufficient.
Greenwich There are around 7 attendees, who are enthusiastic to take deeper look into Krishna Consciousness. On Monday 30th September, HG Jai Nitai Prabhu visited our programme and enlightened everyone with an inspiring speech. Following his advice we started to implement Bhakti Vriksa modules with the aim of having a systematic approach in preaching and training. Next week we will begin week 3 - so far it has worked out very well! We have also been receiving some small donations to fund the programmes.
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The Spiritual Counsellor System Counselee Retreat: “Mind - the best friend or worst enemy?”
The remainder of the retreat focused on one aspect of the theme, which all activities, workshops, lila kirtan and readings during the day were centred around.
On 31st August to 3rd September, a spiritual counselee retreat in Scotland took place, hosted by Gaura Kishore dasa and Saumya Radhika devi dasi’s group. Here is a report by an attendee, Bhaktin Shiny.
Day two was entitled sambhandha, and we focused on how to recognise the enemies of the mind and understand how to relate to the mind and others. The themed class was based on the six enemies of the mind: kāma, krodha, mada, moha, bhaya, mātsarya (lust, greed, anger, madness, illusion and envy) and we took insights from Srimad Bhagavatam 5.6.2-5. Day three was about abhidaya - what happens if we follow the mind compared to following the process of buddhi yoga
The retreat was a welcome break from the city hustle to the scenic farmland in Glasgow. The retreat focused on how to engage the mind positively in Krishna Consciousness and purify it. It spanned over four days, and the first day was about setting the scene for the retreat and understanding how we can truly benefit from being together. We shared our personal obstacles within the mind and made a sankalpa on what we would like to gain from the retreat. We were warmly welcomed by the devotees of Karuna Bhavan, soon after the darshan of the Deities, Kodanitai Prabhu kindly gave us a tour of the Temple farmlands.
Day four was prayojana - fixing our goal, making our sankalpa and deepening our friendships. There was lila kirtan in the evening by Radha Londonisvara dasa. .
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Bhakta Dhaval
Volunteers Team Volunteering Opportunities
60 Second Interview
Please see below for new opportunities:
With Jagannatha Suta dasa
Drivers The Pujari department is in need of a driver each Saturday morning from 7.30am to 9.30am to drive to the flower market.
Visitor care (i) Guest greeters (ii) Follow up callers (can do this service from home) Volunteers who have been practicing Krishna Consciousness for some time, conversant with the Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy by regularly reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and enthusiastic about providing care to Temple visitors. If you are interested in any of these services or have any queries, please email volunteers@iskcon-london.org
1) What are your services at ISKCON-London? Managing Radha Krishna Records, from conception of a devotional album to the finished product and beyond
Radha Krishna Records Marketing, sales and distribution assistants to assist with sale of physical CDs via temples around the world, online distribution i.e. promoting iTunes and the website to encourage people to download or mail order CDs. Can do this service from home
2) How long have you been serving here? 28 years, since I was 17 3) What is your favourite Krsna lila?
How to get in touch
It has changed over the years, currently it’s Bhisma deva’s instructions on his death bed of arrows
If you have any feedback or suggestions, require any assistance with your service, or have any other queries or concerns, please email volunteers@iskcon-london.org or approach Bhakta Dhaval or Devaki devi dasi (Volunteer Co-ordinators) directly.
4) What’s the secret of longevity in Krsna Consciousness? To attentively listen to those devotees who resonate with oneself and to be actively involved in devotional service which one truly believes in
If you would like to register as a new volunteer at the Temple, please visit www.iskcon-london.org/volunteering and complete our online new volunteers registration form so we can get in touch with you.
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“Garland of Jivas”
Annual Volunteers Dinner Report by Bhaktin Mina On Saturday 28 September, a quiet corner of Mayfair was transformed into a vibrant spiritual hub, with around 300 volunteers from all walks of life attending a spectacular event to celebrate the work of each and every one in serving their Lordships Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara. Hosted at the home of long time devotee and supporter Anil Agarwal, the event kicked off with the joyous sound of kirtan performed by Gopibhava devi dasi and Shyam dasa. Devotees were then treated to a sumptuous feast prepared by Bhakta Thiru and his incredibly talented team, who worked tirelessly until 3am to get the prasadam ready for the event. This was the very first time that a Thai style menu had been served - the tofu green curry, spring roll squares and gulab jamuns were an instant hit. After dinner, a drama production of Kailash was performed by Maha Nrsingha dasa and Parama Sundari devi dasi’s counsellee group. This is said to be one of Srila Prabhupada’s favourite dramas, which followed the life of a soul called Kailash who never seemed to have the time to chant the holy name in human, dog or snake form. Trapped in a miserable cycle of rebirth, he pleads for help from Narada Muni, who instructs him to chant the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, as this is the only way to re-establish our relationship with the Supreme Lord and to escape from the clutches of the material world.
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One of the highlights of the evening was the keynote address by HH Keshava Bharata Goswami, who ruminated on the theme of the evening, the Garland of Jivas, and the purpose of devotional life being about adding to Krishna’s family. He spoke about how all living beings are our family and ultimately the children of Krishna. Devotees have an important role to bring people towards Krishna, and should do so with affection, because ultimately “every living being is a devotee in their heart... the love of Krishna is in the heart of every living being.” The evening concluded with a blissful lila kirtan performed by Radha Londonisvara dasa and his Mandali team, and as a sign of appreciation for their service, all ISKCON London volunteers were gifted a T-shirt, which featured a fitting and inspiring quote from Srila Prabhupada which read: “Bhakti means devotional service”.
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Out & About
With the Temple President
Jai Nitai dasa – report for September 2013
28th - Morning attended the Yajna and 24 hour kirtan at the new Leicester Temple to honour the awarding of planning permission.
31st August - 3rd Sept - There was a Counselee Retreat to Scotland hosted by Gaura Kishore dasa and Saumya Radhika devi dasi’s group
Evening - Volunteers Dinner
3rd - I attended a UKMC in Nottingham - to also visit the new Govinda’s Restaurant there opened by Bhagavat Ashraya dasa. (pix included on G drive)
29th - Attended a kirtan session at the home of Janaki dd with HH Kesava Bharati dasa Goswami for devotees and new people.
4th - Bhava Bhakti devi dasi and I went to USA to visit my family
30th - Attended Greenwich Preaching Programme which Madhurya Gauranga devi dasi has been running for over two years. 10 Attendees.
13th - Radhastami 14th - Brighton Ratha Yatra 16th - 19th September Book Distribution Sprint
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London Mela 2013 Sunday 1 September
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Maha Nrsimha dasa
Festivals
Radhastami Report by Bhaktin Palika in the morning, myself and others started our journey online at www.mayapur.tv/london.
Friday 13th September, Radhastami, the day of of Srimati Radharani’s birthday was celebrated by devotees all over the globe. So what is so special about this day? This is the only day where absolutely anyone and everyone can take darshan of Srimati Radharani’s lotus feet.
When I arrived at the temple at 3.30pm the atmosphere was so incredible - the smell of fresh flowers, incense and the sound of congregational bhajans and kirtans. While congregational chanting and bhajans were done inside, some devotees took the holy name out on the streets of Soho and Oxford Street.
Here at ISKCON London, Radhastami was celebrated with lots of kirtan, dramas, presentations, prasadam, abhishek and of course the Darshan of Radharani’s Lotus Feet. While many came to the temple Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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The Deities from morning wore a multi-coloured flower outfit made by some of the devotees in the temple. At 4pm there was an Abhishek with Kirtans led by HG Radha Londonishvara dasa and then soon after a class by Madhura Gaurangi devi dasi, and drama performance by the Radha Krishna drama group which depicted the pastimes of Radharani. A drama/presentation was also done by Shyamananda dasa who showed us in a clever style the importance of chanting the Holy names of Sri Krishna.
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Soon after ecstatic kirtans started which made most people get up and dance for the much awaited darshan of Srimati Radharani’s lotus feet. 9pm stuck and the curtains opened, and at that time it felt like a wave of mercy just flooded the room. Everything just seemed a little bit sweeter. Lining up to go up close to take darshan, the sight was unforgettable, Srimati Radharani’s skirt just lifted ever so slightly so Her feet were shown for all to take darshan. And not only did we all get to see Her lotus feet, Her personal sandals were placed on our heads! It was a truly blissful day for people that came to the temple and for those who joined the celebrations online. 15
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GBC Resolutions / Statements The following are important communications coming from our GBC (Governing Body Commission). It is important that you take the time to read the following fully and if you have any questions please direct them to your local Temple\ Centre\Community leadership.
303. GBC Statement on the Position of Srila Prabhupada
da, the guru parampara, one’s diksa guru, other siksa gurus, the Holy Name, sastra, and the nine processes of devotional service.
Whereas there is a need to clarify within our society, via a succinct statement, Srila Prabhupada’s preeminent position in relationship to diksa and siksa gurus as well as all ISKCON members, and to provide clarity on the function and position of diksa and siksa gurus in the ISKCON society:
Within these cooperative elements, Srila Prabhupada, as the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is the preeminent guru for all members of ISKCON. All members of ISKCON, for all generations, are encouraged to seek shelter of Srila Prabhupada. All members of ISKCON are entitled and encouraged to have a personal relationship with Srila Prabhupada through his books, teachings, service, and his ISKCON society.
RESOLVED: That the GBC endorses the following statement:
All members accepting leadership roles within ISKCON, including diksa gurus and siksa gurus, have the duty of serving together under ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC) to fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s instructions as he has given in his books, lectures, and personal communications. [1]
As the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the preeminent teacher and ultimate authority within our society, Srila Prabhupada has a unique relationship with every ISKCON devotee.
Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the original guru whose Divine Grace descends through the medium of the guru parampara. As such, a devotee is ultimately delivered by Sri Krishna acting through a combination of various manifestations of His mercy. These include, but are not limited to, the caitya guru, Srila Prabhupa
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Overall, the primary duty of all diksa gurus, siksa gurus, and others in leadership positions, is to assist Srila Prabhupada in his service to his Guru Maharaja Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, and our Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya.
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Those who accept the service of diksa guru or siksa guru in ISKCON are required to be exemplary in representing Srila Prabhupada’s teaching in their words and personal behavior. The siksa guru gives spiritual instruction and inspiration on behalf of Srila Prabhupada and our guru parampara. The diksa guru gives spiritual instruction, inspiration, formal initiation, a spiritual name, and later imparts the sacred Gayatri mantras to a qualified disciple as a service to Srila Prabhupada and our guru parampara.
This statement, while conclusive, is not exhaustive in its discussion of these principles. The GBC may authorize additional statements and papers in the future to further explain the preeminent position of our Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada, the role and responsibilities of those who serve as gurus in our society, and the related duties of ISKCON members and initiates. All GBC members must distribute this resolution to all ISKCON temples, communities and congregations via appropriate means of communication for the education of all ISKCON members. This statement shall also be studied in ISKCON courses including introductory courses, the ISKCON Disciple Course, the Spiritual Leadership Seminar: Being a Guru in ISKCON, and other relevant venues. Reading this statement, and affirming it has been read prior to initiation, shall be part of the test for all prospective initiates.
Srila Prabhupada has clearly explained that devotees who are strictly following the Krsna conscious principles are acting on the liberated platform, and, as such, are pure devotees, even though they may actually not yet be liberated. [2] (Such unalloyed devotional service is not necessarily determined by one’s role or position of service, but by one’s realization.) Those who accept the service of diksa or siksa guru within ISKCON are mandated to be strict followers of the instructions of Srila Prabhupada, and, as long as they follow, they are acting on the liberated platform. Thus they may serve, as Srila Prabhupada ordered, as bona fide representatives of the Lord and the guru parampara and be a via media of their mercy. Yet it should be clearly understood that if such diksa or siksa gurus deviate from strictly following, they may fall down from their position. Thus, to act as a diksa guru in ISKCON means to serve under the GBC and in cooperation with other ISKCON authorities by functioning as a “regular guru” as Srila Prabhupada has directed.
A person who is liberated acharya and guru cannot commit any mistake, but there are persons who are less qualified or not liberated, but still can act as guru and acharya by strictly following the disciplic succession.” Letter to Janardana, 26 April, 1968. And: “We may not be cent percent perfect, but as far as possible, if we follow the instruction as it is, that much perfect. In this way one will get perfection. So one has to follow. The same example, try to understand, that a perfect, expert technologist or technician or mechanic
1. More details on these spiritual relationships and duties may be found in the official “Har-
is working, and somebody is working under his instruction. So this somebody, because he
monizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” Paper approved by the GBC in 2012.
is strictly working under the instruction of the expert, he’s also expert. He may not be cent
percent expert, but his work is expert. Is that clear? Because he is working under the expert. Do you follow? So if you follow pure devotee, then you are also pure devotee. It may not
2. “This Krishna consciousness movement directly receives instructions from the Supreme
be one is cent percent pure. Because we are trying to raise ourself from the conditional life.
Personality of Godhead via persons who are strictly following His instructions. Although a
But if we strictly follow the pure devotee, then we are also pure devotee. So far we do, that
follower may not be a liberated person, if he follows the supreme, liberated Personality of
is pure. So pure devotee does not mean one has to become immediately cent percent pure.
Godhead, his actions are naturally liberated from the contamination of the material nature.
But if he sticks to the principle that “We’ll follow a pure devotee,” then his actions are... He
Lord Caitanya therefore says: ‘By My order you may become a spiritual master.’ One can im-
is as good as a pure devotee. It is not I am explaining in my own way. It is the explanation
mediately become a spiritual master by having full faith in the transcendental words of the
of Bhagavata. Mahajano yena gatah sa panthah [Cc. Madhya 17.186].” Ref. VedaBase =>
Supreme Personality of Godhead and by following His instructions.” SB 4.18.5, purport
Bhagavad-gita 2.1-10 and Talk -- Los Angeles, November 25, 1968
And:
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305. “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” Paper Required Reading [ISKCON Law] Whereas harmony between various authorities in ISKCON is required; Whereas while initiating gurus are important spiritual authorities in the lives of devotees, other ISKCON authorities also play an important role; Whereas the GBC paper entitled “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authorities” explains how to promote harmony in the services of gurus and other ISKCON authorities. RESOLVED: That the official GBC paper entitled “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” shall be required reading for all prospective harinama initiates before the initiation. This should be verified both by the ISKCON authority who gives the recommendation for harinama initiation as well as by the initiating guru. Within three months, all GBC Zonal Secretaries shall: have the paper translated such that it is accessible to the devotees of their zone have the paper distributed to all approved initiating gurus, to all National Councils and other regional bodies, and to temple presidents, congregational leaders, and other officials in their zone
306. Amendment to Required Examination Prior to Accepting a Diksa-guru
[ISKCON Law]
RESOLVED:
(a) that ISKCON Law 7.2.1.1.6 be amended to include the following three questions in the test that all harinama initiation candidates must take before initiation:
Whereas the GBC Statement on the Position of Srila Prabhupada and the paper “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” have been approved by the GBC and been made required reading for all harinama initiation candidates;
14. Have you read the GBC Statement on the Position of Srila Prabhupada?
Whereas it is also important to make sure that the candidates have understood these papers;
15. Have you read the paper “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority”?
16. What have you understood as the most important points of the “Harmonizing ISKCON’s Lines of Authority” paper?
Whereas according to ISKCON law 7.2.1.1.6, every harinama initiation candidate must take a test before initiation. This test is
a good opportunity to make sure that the candidates have read these papers and to judge their level of understanding of their important concepts:
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And (b), that the Guru Services Committee shall update the Initiation Exam accordingly for all GBCs and gurus to distribute.
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ISKCON-London, South-London, Croydon, Crawley & Brighton
Brighton Ratha Yatra The merciful Lordships Sri Jagannatha, Sri Baladeva and Sri Subadra devi were able to visit us in Brighton and Hove again this year for the 12th Ratha Yatra procession. The devotees very kindly drove the Deities from ISKCON Birmingham and the Ratha Yatra team brought a chariot down from Hertfordshire. The Ratha Yatra procession took place on Hove promenade, which is very grand and edged by the beach, and the chariots could be seen from long distances.
Around 200 devotees attended this year, and there were periods of heavy rain at times, but it didn’t stop the Holy Name from being joyfully sung! Food For All brought a great feast for us to enjoy before AND after the procession, which is now a Brighton Ratha Yatra tradition. The last two years we have been blessed by the Mayoress and her husband attending and sweeping the pathway and very happily eating Krishna prasadam with us. Some years we have made it into the local paper ‘The Argus’, and this year there was a great article and editors comment. This has a circulation of around 10,000 copies, so local people were all blessed with Krishna’s name.Our yatra is actually very small with only a handful of initiated devotees and a congregation of about 30, so how we ever hold such a big event like this annually is surely down to the mercy of the Lord and all the devotees who come and cooperate on the day - thanks to you all. Your servants from ISKCON Brighton
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ISKCON Education Service (IES) September is a new calendar year for schools, so our programmes have now resumed. We had one programme with Marshwood CofE School from a little village called Marshwood near Bridport, Dorset. This was their second visit. They visit London every two years for a three day trip, visiting museums, churches, the theatre and our Hare Krishna Temple. Helen, the head teacher, accompanies the children, with two other teachers and her husband. The teachers remembered tasty sweets from their previous visit, and they were delighted to receive more! They are looking forward to their next trip in 2 years. Court de Wyck Primary School in Somerset have been kind enough to allow us to share with you some photos from their visit in June 2013. The photos below show them participating in Harinama on Oxford street.
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Food for Life Together with the addition of new members to the team, the Food for Life team have been consistently distributing prasadam to hundreds of people in need. At present, the team are looking into various fund-raising activities to
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increase the effectiveness of this service. If you would like to be part of our team please email Krishna Kanta dasi on dipti108@googlemail.com for more information.
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Stambha Bhava Dasa
8.00
1.25
1
Gaura Kishore Dasa
30.00
1.50
6
Bhakta Nimai
9.00
1.50
6
Sastra-dhan Sponsorship
8.00
2.25
Rupa Vilasa dasa
13.00
3.25
Shaktyavesha Avatara das
12.00
4.50
1
Bhaktin Dimana
19.00
5.75
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Mark&Nikki
80.00
6.00
Anonymous
26.00
10.00
Harinam Party
46.00
13.50
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Cally Festival
53.00
19.50
1
28
14
Bhakta Kestutis
46.00
20.50
4
13
24
Sacred Street Party(central)
101.00
29.50
7
1
60
Vijyendra Singh
108.00
34.50
15
Russian Bhakti Vriksha
100.00
39.25
NPKTSP
141.00
48.00
Bhakta Pasha
173.00
59.00
Kashinath dasa
225.00
67.00
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Madhurya Gaurangi dd
192.00
71.25
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London Mela
333.00
96.00
27
Sundara Nitai das
348.00
158.00
40
HDG AC Bhaktivendanta Swami Prabhupada
327.00
160.50
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Book Points
Big
Bhaktin Vilma
588.00
175.75
1
Bhava Bhakti Counsellee group
539.00
Bhakta Nikita
Maga -zines
Maha Big Hard
Medium
Medium Hard
Set
Small
47
323
197.75
77
175
743.00
281.75
107
271
Sharada dd
700.00
310.20
48
2
130
TOTAL
4,968.00
1,817.95
60
2
570
241
2
1
Gandaki dasa
Radha’s Boutique Financial Summary Month
2013
2012
Variance
September
£8,041
£8,085
- £44
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“As soon as one’s service is recognized by Krishna, he is immediately called, “Please come here.” That is the verdict of the Vedic literature. So we should work in such a nice way that we can draw the attention of Krishna to call us. You will find in Bhagavad-gita that anyone who takes the task of preaching Krishna Consciousness is the dearmost devotee of the Lord” (Srila Prabhupada, Letter to Tamala Krsna, New Vrindaban, 1 June, 1969)
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