SingaSpeaks ROAR 24 | SINGAPORE | SATURDAY | 17 SEPTEMBER 2016 A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER FROM THE RAMAKRISHNA MISSION, SINGAPORE
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami was observed solemnly at Sri Ramakrishna Temple from 6:15 pm onwards on Thursday, 25 August 2016. About 250 devotees congregated on that evening. The function began with Sri Krishna Puja by Swami Pavitratmananda and Chanting of hymns etc by the devotees. After Sri Ramakrishna Arati, at 7:30 pm Swami Vimokshananda delivered a Talk on “Sri Krishna and Lord Brahma”. He narrated the Bhagavatam story as depicted in 13 & 14 chapters of the 10th skanda. Brahma realised “sarvam vishnumayam” that is Bhagawan has become everything and everyone in this universe and he also was only a part of Him. Swami Satyalokananda led the devotees in singing “Shyam Nam Sankirtanam”. After pushpanjali, devotees were served with prasad in the form of supper at Sarada Hall under the supervision of Swami Jitamanasananda.
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HAPPY MOMENTS AT HALFWAY HOUSE
Manifesting the Divinity is the Purpose of life
An Halfway House, conducted by the Hindu Endowments Board of Singapore has been serving the society in its unique way. Set up in 1999, HEB-Ashram residents are encouraged to learn more about the religion, yoga and meditation for better control of their minds and bodies. In this connection HEB Ashram approached the monks of the Singapore Ramakrishna Mission to extend their helping hands for a regular programme. A series of Talks and discussion with questionanswer forum was agreed upon and the first such Talk was iaugurated on Monday, 29 August 2016 at the HEB Ashram campus. Swami Vimokshananda conducted the programme. A lively participation of the 15 residents took place in the discussion that followed his address. The Swami clearly indicated to them that to err is the human nature and therefore one should not go on lamenting on the past mistakes in life. As Divinity is inherent in every one, the main purpose of our being born in this world is to manifest this divinity in all spheres of life. He encouraged them to think positive thoughts about the life that is ahead once they leave the campus.
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Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2016 Pictures
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