Sunday Feast with His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu (H.G.). H.G Vaisesika Prabhu at ISKCOn Brampton

Sunday Feast, May 19th @ 11:00am 
We are pleased to invite you to the Sunday Feast with His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu (H.G.). H.G Vaisesika Prabhu, a world-renowned Book distributor will be visiting ISKCON Bramptonthis Sunday, May 19th 2013. He is a senior disciple of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada, and a veteran book distributor who has inspired devotees all around the world in creating and sustaining book distribution. Through his Vedic discourse H.G Vaisesika Prabhu will enlighten, encourage and empower us to become the agents of spiritual change by sharing this timeless knowledge.

The program consists of arati, kirtan (devotional chanting), philosophical discussion and prasadam.  Please come, get inspired and inspire others through your desire to share Krsna Consciousness!

Program Schedule:
11:00 am - 11:30 am Guru Puja
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Arati & Kirtan
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Narasingadev Prayers
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm  Vedic Discourse by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu

1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Tulasi Puja
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Prasadam (Vegetarian feast)


Upcoming Events:

Nrsimha Caturdasi - Appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva

Please mark your calenders for this upcoming event. ISKCON Brampton would be celebrating this festival with an evening program starting at 7:00pm on Friday, May 24th 2013.

7:00pm Guru Puja
7:15pm Main Aarti
7:30pm Narasimha Pranam
7:35pm Welcome Announcements
7:40pm Glories on Appearance of Lord Narsimha Dev by HG Vaisnava Dasa
8:20pm Abhishekam
                 Recitation of Brahma Samhita
9:00pm Sunday School performance
9:30pm Sringar Aarti & Closing kirtan
9:45pm Honouring of Prasadam

In this appearance Lord Vishu assumed the form of half man half lion, at twilight, manifesting himself from a pillar to kill the demon Hiranyakashipu. Pralad, son of Hiranyakashipu is a very devoted soul and always absorbs his mind, words and actions in the devotional service of Lord Vishnu so much that the Lord appeared personally to give him protection from his demon father who was trying to kill him..

The Personality of Godhead assumed the form of Nrsimha Dev in order to vanquish the great fears of the demigods. He killed the king of the demons [Hiranyakashipu], who challenged the Lord with a club in his hand, by placing the demon on His thighs and piercing him with His nails, rolling His eyebrows in anger and showing His fearful teeth and mouth.

ISKCON Brampton always appreciates your constant support in so many different ways that you are doing to help us carry on Srila Prabhupada's mission of spreading the message of Holy Bhagavad Gita all around.

Maha abhiseka..............................$51[per family]
LakshmiNarasimha maha feast.....$251
LakshmiNarasimha maha aarti.....$108
Florals and garlands......................$108
For sponsorships, please contact Mother Krsna Smaran (kavitabalram@yahoo.com).

Please contact Acarya Thakur Prabhu [alexf108@gmail.com]or Mother Prema Gaurangi [premagaurangi.jps@hotmail.com] for any festival related matters. Your valuable comments and suggestions to improve the festivals are always welcome and appreciated.

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Join us this Sunday for the association of our guest speaker His Grace Mahabhagavata Dasa

Sunday Feast, April 21st @ 11:00am 

The program consists of arati, kirtan (devotional chanting), philosophical discussion and prasadam.  Please come, get inspired and inspire others through your desire to share Krsna Consciousness!

Program Schedule:
11:00 am - 11:30 am Guru Puja
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Arati & Kirtan
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Narasingadev Prayers
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm  Vedic Discourse by His Grace Mahabhagavata Dasa

1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Tulasi Puja
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Prasadam (Vegetarian feast)


Upcoming Events:

Nrsimha Caturdasi - Appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva

Please mark your calender for this upcoming event. ISKCON Brampton would celebrate this festival with an evening program starting 7:00pm on Friday May 24th.More details will be sent in the near future.

namas te narasimhaya
prahladahlada-dayine
hiranyakashipor vaksaha
shila-tanka-nakhalaye

I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha, who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stonelike chest of the demon Hiranyakasipu.

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Join us for the celebration of Lord Rama's Appearance on Friday April 19th @ 7:00pm

Rama Navami 2013 Celebrations   Come and Sing With us the Glories of Sri Rama and His Eternal Associates "Raghupati Ragava Raja Ramapatita Pavana Sita Rama" Translation: “Lord Rama is the chief of the house of Raghu and the saviour of the fallen souls; all respects and praise to mother Sita and Lord Ramacandra.” The word RAMA literally means one who is divinely blissful, gives joy to others and in whom sages rejoice. The name of Lord RAMA is the greatest purifier of the heart. It not only wipes away all one’s sins but it wipes away the sinful tendencies as well. Lord Shiva tells His consort Parvati: “This Ram Naam is equal to the Lord’s one thousand names,or repetition of the mantra a thousand times.” Lord Ramachandra is an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ideal king. He appeared in the Treta-yuga, more than two million years ago. Under the order of His father, Maharaja Dasaratha, Lord Ramachandra lived in the Dandakaranya forest for fourteen years, along with His wife, Sita Devi, and His younger brother, Lakshmana. After the demon Ravana kidnapped His wife, Lord Ramachandra, with the help of His faithful servant Hanuman, killed Ravana and rescued her. The history of Lord Ramachandra’s pastimes is recounted by the sage Valmiki in his Ramayana. (See also Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.3.22, 2.7.23-25, 5.19.1-8 and Canto Nine, Chapters 10 and 11.) Devotees celebrate this day by fasting till sunset, singing and chanting HIS holy names, pastimes and glories. JAI SRI RAMA! RAMANAVAMI PROGRAM INCLUDES: 7:00pm                 Guru Puja 7:15pm                 Gaura Aarti 7:45pm                 Narasinga Aarti 7:50pm                 Welcome Announcements 8:00pm                 Glories of Lord Rama 8:45pm                 Song on Lord Rama 8:55pm                 Presentations by Sunday School                                 Song on Lord Rama by Milton Bhakti Vriksha children 9:30pm                 Honoring of Maha Feast   SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS: "One who performs opulent celebrations on such days, pleases the Lord, who grants him all benedictions and removes all sins." (Hari Bhakti Villas) Srila Prabhupada established opulent Deity worship and celebration of vaishnava festivals as an opportunity provided by Lord Himself, so that we can unitedly express our gratitude and love to the Lord, His associates and devotees. Ramanavami maha feast....251$ Florals and garlands..........108$ Altar decorations...............108$ For sponsorships, please contact Mother Krsna Smaran (kavitabalram@yahoo.com). RAMANAVAMI - KIDS DRESS UP SHOW: Register your child to participate in this year’s Ramanavami’s dress-up show by emailing to sundayschool108@gmail.com Rules: Choose one personality from the Ramayana Prepare a 1-2 minute talk about the personality you choose to be. Who they are… What they did…And include any other interesting information. Please contact Acarya Thakur Prabhu [alexf108@gmail.com]or mother Prema Gaurangi [premagaurangi.jps@hotmail.com] for any festival related matters. Your valuable comments and suggestions to improve the festivals are always welcome.

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Join us for opportunity to get the association of His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami this Sunday

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Join us for a blissful experience at ISKCON Brampton Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  yo mām evam asammūdho jānāti purusottamam sa sarva-vid bhajati māḿ sarva-bhāvena bhārata Bhagavad-gita 15.19 Whoever knows Me as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, without doubting, is the knower of everything. He therefore engages himself in full devotional service to Me, O son of Bharata. Sunday Feast, April 14th @ 11:00am with His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami We are pleased to invite you to get the association of His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami at ISKCON Brampton. His Holiness joined the HARE KRSNA movement in 1973 and was initiated by His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON. He then took sanyasa in 1984. HH Bhaktimarga Swami has dedicated his entire life for the spiritual reawakening of all living entities in Canada & Worldwide. As an offering to his guru, Srila Prabhupada, he has walked across Canada, a distance of 8,500 kms one way, 3 times (1996, 2003, 2007) and has brought   Krsna Consciousness to many people’s life. With a background in fine arts, His Holiness also developed a passion for the performing arts. Even in the course of his duties as a monk, he expands his portfolio and manages to take an active role in theatrical productions from epics of ancient Indian origin. Casting, scripting, and directing morality theatre takes him annually to venues from North America to India and Africa.  The program consists of arati, kirtan (devotional chanting), philosophical discussion and prasadam.  Please come, get inspired and inspire others through your desire to share Krsna Consciousness! Program Schedule: 11:00 am - 11:30 am Guru Puja 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Arati & Kirtan 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Narasingadev Prayers 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm  Vedic Discourse by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami 1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Tulasi Puja 1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Prasadam (Vegetarian feast) Upcoming Events: Rama Navami - Appearance of Lord Rama April 19th  Please mark your calender for this upcoming event. ISKCON Brampton would celebrate this festival with an evening program starting 7:00pm. More details will be sent in the near future. RAMA NAVAMI is dedicated to the memory of LORD SRI RAMA, who is remembered for HIS prosperous and righteous reign. RAMA NAVAMI IS THEREFORE A SPIRITUAL REMINDER OF THE NOBLE IDEALS FOR WHICH LORD RAMACHANDRA STOOD. All glories to Lord RAMA, who is the consort of mother SITA, master of Sri Hanuman and the Lord of the three worlds, who appeared at HIS own will in order to establish righteousness, destroy the wicked and protect HIS devotees. Devotees celebrate this day by fasting till sunset, singing and chanting HIS holy names, pastimes and glories. JAI SRI RAMA! Ramanavami sponsorships: Ramanavami maha feast....251$ Florals and garlands..........108$ Altar decorations..............108$ Please contact Acharya Thakur Prabhu or Mother Prema Gaurangi for more information. Fastings: Fasting for Kamada Ekadashi Fasting from grains & pulses Sunday, Apr 22nd Breakfast Monday, Apr 23rd (6:23 - 10:58) Click here to download ekadashi story Chant & Be Happy Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare  Opportunity to serve There is always an opportunity to serve: Sponsorships: Flower offering $31 Sunday Arati $51 Sunday Feast $151 Festival Feast $251 Deities Outfit $351 Copyright © 2013 ISKCON Brampton, All rights reserved. Our address: Unit 19, 20 & 21, 1030 Kamato Road Mississauga, ON L4W 4B6 Website: www.iskconbrampton.ca Blog: www.iskconbrampton.blogspot.com  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

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Hear from our guest speaker Her Grace Kamalini Devi Dasi this Sunday

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Join us for a blissful experience at ISKCON Brampton Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  anta-kāle ca mām eva smaran muktvā kalevaram yah prayāti sa mad-bhāvaḿ yāti nāsty atra saḿśayah Bhagavad-gita 8.5 And whoever, at the end of his life, quits his body, remembering Me alone, at once attains My nature. Of this there is no doubt. Saturday, April 6th @ 6:00pm - Evening of Bhakti Musical Mantra Meditation ~ Kirtan Yoga Experience peace of mind and joy through the chanting of the ancient mantras by Dhira Prabhu, his musical band & Bhaktin Sabrina Easy & enlightening meditation session Please come and bring your friends & family Sunday Feast, April 7th @ 11:00am Once again we have the opportunity to get the association of Her Grace Kamalini Devi Dasi at ISKCON Brampton this Sunday. Mother Kamalini first came in contact with ISKCON in 1972 and moved into the Temple in Brooklyn, NY. She is a disciple of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and still engages in distributing his books. She has run a devotee preschool various times over the years. She also assists her spouse, Apurva Prabhu in catering different events and teaching cooking classes. He has been invited to assist with the evolution of the Govinda's restaurant at the ISKCON Toronto Temple. They have both come from Hillsborough, North Carolina to spend a few months in the GTA. They have two grown children, who are have families of their own. The program consists of arati, kirtan (devotional chanting), philosophical discussion and prasadam.  Please come, get inspired and inspire others through your desire to share Krsna Consciousness! Program Schedule: 11:00 am - 11:30 am Guru Puja 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Arati & Kirtan 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Narasingadev Prayers 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm  Vedic Discourse by Her Grace Kamalini Devi Dasi 1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Tulasi Puja 1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Prasadam (Vegetarian feast) Upcoming Events: Rama Navami - Appearance of Lord Rama April 19th  Please mark your calender for this upcoming event. ISKCON Brampton would celebrate this festival with an evening program starting 7:00pm. More details will be sent in the near future. RAMA NAVAMI is dedicated to the memory of LORD SRI RAMA, who is remembered for HIS prosperous and righteous reign. RAMA NAVAMI IS THEREFORE A SPIRITUAL REMINDER OF THE NOBLE IDEALS FOR WHICH LORD RAMACHANDRA STOOD. All glories to Lord RAMA, who is the consort of mother SITA, master of Sri Hanuman and the Lord of the three worlds, who appeared at HIS own will in order to establish righteousness, destroy the wicked and protect HIS devotees. Devotees celebrate this day by fasting till sunset, singing and chanting HIS holy names, pastimes and glories. JAI SRI RAMA! There are lots of opportunities to serve on this special occasion. Please contact Acharya Thakur Prabhu or Mother Prema Gaurangi for more information. Fastings: Fasting for Papamocani Ekadashi Fasting from grains & pulses Saturday, Apr 6th Breakfast Sunday, Apr th (6:48 - 11:09) Click here to download ekadashi story Chant & Be Happy Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare  Opportunity to serve There is always an opportunity to serve: Sponsorships: Flower offering $31 Sunday Arati $51 Sunday Feast $151 Festival Feast $251 Deities Outfit $351 Copyright © 2013 ISKCON Brampton, All rights reserved. Our address: Unit 19, 20 & 21, 1030 Kamato Road Mississauga, ON L4W 4B6 Website: www.iskconbrampton.ca Blog: www.iskconbrampton.blogspot.com  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

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Evening of Bhakti - April 6th 2013 @ 6:00pm

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Hear from our guest speaker Apurva Prabhu this Sunday

Sunday Feast, March 31st @ 11:00am

We are pleased to have the association of Apurva Prabhu at ISKCON Brampton this Sunday. Apurva Prabhu along with his wife Kamalini Mataji used to cater different events and taught cooking classes. Prabhu has been invited to assist with the evolution of the Govinda's restaurant at the ISKCON Toronto Temple. They have both come from Hillsborough, North Carolina to spend a few months in the GTA. They have two grown children, who are have families of their own.

The program consists of arati, kirtan (devotional chanting), philosophical discussion and prasadam.  Please come, get inspired and inspire others through your desire to share Krsna Consciousness!

Program Schedule:
11:00 am - 11:30 am Guru Puja
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Arati & Kirtan
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Narasingadev Prayers
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm  Vedic Discourse by His Grace Apurva Dasa

1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Tulasi Puja
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm Prasadam (Vegetarian feast)


Upcoming Events:

Rama Navami - Appearance of Lord Rama April 19th 

 

Please mark your calender for this upcoming event. ISKCON Brampton would celebrate this festival with an evening program starting 7:00pm. More details will be sent in the near future.

Ramanavami celebrates the birth of Rama or Ramachandra. On the ninth day of the first fortnight of Chaitra the birth of Rama is commemorated. The story of Rama was first written by Vaalmeeki in about the 4th century B.C. Rama is supposed to have lived during the 8th or 7th century B.C. The epic known as the Ramayana. In some parts of India, it is a nine-day festival, coinciding with the Vasanta Navaratri (see also Navaratri).

Devotees celebrate this day by fasting till sunset, singing and chanting His holy names, pastimes and glories. JAI SRI RAMA!

There are lots of opportunities to serve on this special occasion. Please contact Acharya Thakur Prabhu or Mother Prema Gaurangi for more information.

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