Think once!!!

What do you think of this picture....what comes to your mind as soon as you see this...well this material world is like this....read on...for solutions.....


I often thought....why are we here....in this world...people say...we are here for a purpose...and some say...we have got a life..enjoy it...work hard party harder....this is a constant phrase i come across always.Imagine you are left alone...all alone....do you think...am sure everyone will...why have we come here....yes...we will remember our past....what we did...how we hurt others... and of course got hurt by so many persons.....spoke ill of so many people...made someone happy...these all comes to our mind...some may remember how they spent time with their friends...and the other silly things that we did...it surely brings a smile to ones face...but did anyone realize this is all temporary happiness?Just thinking of all this will surely bring a smile to your face...but did you ever think that this smile lasted forever?Imagine you came out of the room in which you were closed for so long the next minute...your mother shouts...finish your lunch or dinner...and you felt like going to your friends house...and you get frustrated..and then again your sister or brother just asks you some question and you are again angry...and you cannot bear it anymore and you start shouting...you just feel like being left alone...then you go to your friends place for a change...and there she is frustrated with something and shows the anger on you...and you are depressed again...what to do...everyone has faced a similar situation someday...but here i have a reply...how can this change your life...it all depends on you....
Whom can you turn on..guess..keep guessing...a true friend who will never ditch you or hurt you...such a friend wow impossible to get...but i will keep describing....he loves you so much...more than your mom does..amazing....is it...then he cares so much for you...so much..wow.....and then he gives you everything..provides you everything...thinks good for you all the time...does everything which is good for you...imagine did any friend do this for you..care so much for you like this?Had past experiences of friends ditching you...or not cared for you...then wait....this is surely for you.....do you still want to know about that wonderful friend....who does so much for you....well i will reveal it to you....but promise that you will do a small favor.....yes yes....always love that friend and rely on him for everything.....love him so much so much....and guess if you love him a bit...he will love you a thousand times more than that...imagine you do something for him...he will give it back a thousand times...woah woah really.....everyone inquisitive to find about that wonderful friend....a friend whom you can share all your joys and sorrows and guess...shall i tell you....you can just tell him all your secrets...and guess he will keep it within himself...without letting anyone know...shhh.....don't tell this to anyone...its a top most secret...which i will be revealing it to you.Make sure you keep this in mind and promise to....do whatever i have told you...love him with all your heart and soul...and he will be so so so happy....are you ready....
Should i reveal...another secret....about our friend...he came to save us....surprised?Yes he came to this world teach us how to love...surprised???????Love whom....will let you know....and you will be the happiest person of the whole Universe loving that wonderful friend....and guess what you will regret surely that why you dint search for this happiness before....well its now or never....so be ready friends....and promise me that....you will also try to share this secret with everyone...this is the greatest gift...my friend oops our friend told me...if i share this secret with everyone...it will be the greatest gift ever....:) wow....ever imagined...i always thought that gifting a friend something big....and nice...was something great....and made someone but guess our friend told me...if you gift this...this is the greatest gift to mankind...still wondering....a bit of patience...:) Seeya soon

Next post:Revealing about our friend :)Be ready friends!!!!:P

Sri Vrindavan Dhama

Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar ki Jaya!
Jaya Radhe Shyama!
Jaya Vrindavan Dham!

This time I wanted to write my experience at the holy dham Vrindavan.

The journey began on 20th of November during the special Kartik month or Damodar month. We got into the train at Secunderabad .All devotees assembled on the train; we were in a very happy mood. The train was very crowded but we did not mind the mere thinking of Vrindavan Dham made us happy. We finished our chanting rounds very quickly on the train and we did many extra rounds too. Then it was breakfast time and we had a wonderful feast for breakfast…..paranthas and subjis from bread to snacks really yummy..Krsna prasadam is really really marvellous and wonderful. Then after breakfast we took a Vrindavan leela book and we began reading the past times of Radharani and Krishna. Time just passed by then we began book distribution on the train which was so much fun. We told everyone the importance of these books and we had a nice time distributing. Though not many books were sold we were happy and satisfied . Then others chanted for some time, few read books and few took some rest. We a group of our age went around and played i.e. there were quizzes to test our knowledge on the Supreme Lord and his pastimes and we tried our hand at different things. We were mostly reading books on the train to enhance our knowledge. The prabhujis had bought many books for book distribution and we took the chance of reading many books. Then in the evening we had snacks and juices and later at 7.00 it was our favorite time yes its Kirtan time my favorite and everyone’s favorite time. We had Gaura Aarti in the train all the devotees assembled for Kirtan and we had a blast awesome Kirtan we had the pictures of deities in the temple and we bought Karatalas and a few instruments too and we sang Damodar Ashtakam too and showed torch lights instead of lamps but we cannot help. Then we had Mahaprashadam and then came dinner time again. Had prashadam again though a light meal it was filling. Then it was late we all watched a few videos of installation of Panca Tattava deities in Mayapur on the laptop of a prabhuji and later slept in the night.

The next day was exciting we hardly slept we got up at 3 in the morning in the train and washed our faces and started chanting and all were sleeping on the train so we did our chanting rounds and finished by 5.00 in the morning and then we were waiting for Matura to come. The train was one hour late and we reached Matura at about 7.00 in the morning and it was Diwali and we wished everyone. We all got down and paid our obeisance’s to the dham and there was a cow a very good sign and paid our respects to mother cow too. Then we proceeded for Vrindavan in an auto and then we reached Vrindavan .We paid our obeisance’s there too. We were waiting to go to the room. Then we went for Yamuna snanam the holy river and for purifying ourselves we went had a great time in the waters, splashed water on everyone and enjoyed. Then our first job was to go to Krishna Balram Mandir or you can call to see Radha Shyamasundar first we went to Prabhupada'

s Samadhi and paid obeisance’s and the deities were so awesome so beautiful cannot express it in words. Then we went around the temple. We went to Prabhpadas room i.e. where his books and the things which he used during his last days. Then we were sitting in the temple listening to the nectarine Kirtans. Then we were hungry then we waited for prashadam and then we were served awesome prashadam and we were full. Then we went back to our rooms and left for local temples tour we can call. Firstly we went to seva kunj or Nikunj, the holy place where Krishna and the other Gopis did Rasa Lila. The trees or the bushes in the night get converted into gopis which is seen till now. No one goes to seva kunj it is said that one who remains there at midnight that sees the Rasa Lila get mad or lose their consciousness or some people have also died it’s a belief there so no one remains there in the evening after 6.00 clock. Then we also went to Radha Madanmohan temple and Radha Govind temple and returned to Krishna Balram mandir in the evening for Gaura Aarti and lit lamps during Damodar Ashtak. Devotees from all over the world had come there and it was a wonderful sight to see so many people in Iskcon. We then left after the temple closed and had some dinner outside the temple. We then went to our rooms spoke about the day and things and the next day was Govardan puja or Go puja and later slept late in the night.

The next morning we got up at about 2.30 as we had to go for Mangal aarti in the temple and we attended it and then we went for Vrindavan parikrama on that day. It was nice walking around whole Vrindavan. We walked and went to many temples in between where Krishna fought with Kalia and then the tamarind temple which was cursed then we went to Yamuna for a dip then we went to many other temples too and Jagannath temple too. Then we rested for a while in a temple and then we proceeded back to Iskcon where there was Go puja or puja for the cows we all went to the Goshala and saw the cows and calves which were so adorable. There was a lecture about the importance and mother cow and the products from the cow and its benefits and they sold many products of mother cow and the lectures were very awesome we then went to the Goshala and we fed the cows and the calves with some feed which we had bought. Then we had prashadam there. Then we went back to the temple and stayed there. We went to the room for a change and came back in the mean while I returned to the temple to meet my adorable devotee friend Ankita and we had a wonderful time. I met her parents and her brother and I introduced her to the devotees who had come with me and we all had prashadam which was awesome. Then I spoke with my friend and then she had to leave then I bade her good bye quite sad as she couldn’t stay for long but I told her that we would meet her again and this made us happy. Then I returned to the room and we again left for local temples. We went to Bankey Bihari temple and were surprised because the altars curtain was closed for every 2 to 3 minutes and it is said that a devotee looked at the Lords eyes and disappeared and Krishna went away with her. It is said that if the Lord sees a good devotee he go away with them and this belief is still prevailing so the altars curtain is closed now and then. Then we had the chance of relishing some chat near the temple. We had cutlets, Pani Puri and lassi which were truly awesome and then we also went to a saligram temple where a stone turned into a Vigrah of Krishna we went to Radha Raman temple also and we attended Kirtan there in the temple. It was late so we returned to the temple Iskcon and could attend only Damodar Ashtak part there but we were happy at least we could do that and went back to our rooms a bit tired but happy and ready for the next day.

The next day was a major day and all the devotees were ready for Govardan Parikrama the holy hill which Lord Krishna himself had lifted it with his little finger and after attending Mangal aarti in the temple we started for Parikrama. We went by auto to Govardan Hill and then started on foot which is an austerity one has to perform in Govardan. First came Kusum Sarovar we took water and sprinkled on ourselves then dipped our chanting malas into it. Kusum Sarovar has a wonderful pastime of Krishna and Radharani, it is said that there was a great garden around the Kund and there were Lotus flowers all around it but now it is not to be seen then we went to many temples during the Parikrama and next we went to Jagannath Mandir and we had Maha Prasad there and after that we continued walking. We went to Govind Kund and there was and there was an awesome lecture there, then to Apsara Kund then we stopped by many places because we were tired of the previous day’s parikrama then we were chanting continuously then we all were resting around and we saw many cows and then the place where Krishna lifted Govardan hill we paid our obeisance’s to every place during the parikrama. Then we passed through forests and then we went to the place where small stone houses are built and if one wishes something it is fulfilled and the stone house falls down then we walked and walked then we reached Uddhava Kund and we took rest at Uddhava Kund and then proceeded towards the end of the parikrama that is the most holy Radha Kund and Shyama Kund. The past times of these Kunds are too good and it is said that one who sprinkles one drop of Radhakund water on the head gets Krishna prem. We sprinkled water and took some water in bottles for the other devotees to benefit and we bought bangles and tilak of Radhakund. Then we went to the Samadhi of Bhaktha Swarup Damodar Das and took his blessings and then we all left for Vrindavan. It was 9 in the night and it was 11 when we reached our rooms and we all were very tired and we had some dinner and slept very well on this day because we were very tired.

The next day we couldn’t go for Mangal aarti because of the previous two days parikrama. Then we went for Darshan aarti and then we were in the temple itself for a long time and then we left to see Nanda Gaun where Krishna spent his early childhood there. It was so wonderful and then we went to Barsana where the most merciful person in this universe Radha Rani was born. We bought sindoor of Radharani and then went around the place and saw beautiful place from there we left for Delhi to go to Jaipur from there we went by car to Delhi but we couldn’t go to Delhi Iskcon we did not have the time then we went to the station and we had prashadam which other devotees bought for us and then we slept very well on the train.

The next morning we reached Jaipur at 3.00 am and then we went to the railway rest room and freshened ourselves then we left for the Radha Govind temple where we had to attend Mangal aarti. It is said that the deities there have no make up i.e., no Shingar in the morning or no decoration on the face. We saw so many devotees attending Mangal aarti there it was a wonderful sight. It would be wonderful if all the devotees in all the temples attend Mangal Aarti because it is said that seeing the Aarti would directly elevate one to Vaikuntam. We waited there till Darshan aarti and had lots of ladoos there. The temple is famous for its ladoos and then we bought ladoos for our friends and relatives and it is the original deities of Radha Govind are here in Jaipur the other being in Vrindavan where the Muslims attacked the temple so the deities were shifted there to Jaipur. It is said that if one makes 108 rounds with a wish in his mind all his wishes will be fulfilled. Then we went to Caitanya Mahaprabhus temple and then we went to Radha Damodar temple and we recited Damodar Ashtakam there in the temple. Then we went to Radha Gopinath temple and had wonderful darshan in all these places and then we proceeded for Matura as we had no time there. We got into the bus and had some prashadam we got in the temple and then we all slept in the bus as we were very tired because of the hectic trip and then we reached Matura and then we caught an auto for Vrindavan and our auto stopped and we waited for three hours to get another one. Then we reached our rooms dead tired. A prabhuji was kind enough to provide us food and we ate very well and then we remembered that it was Srila Prabhupads disappearance day the next day so we all slept at 12.00 and we had to compulsory attend Mangal Aarti the next day.

The next day is the most merciful person Srila Prabhupadas disappearance day. It was a grand festival for all Iskonites. All devotees from all over the world came especially for this day. The Mangal Aarti was awesome and the song was sung by Srila Prabhupad itself i.e., only on this day in the whole year Srila Prabhupads song is played the Mangal Aarti was wonderful and we decided to stay in the temple the whole day, the deities were awesome on that day. Then we finished chanting our rounds and waited for darshan Aarti and I met a wonderful devotee my friend Rajani and then we all waited for the Guru Puja to start. All Srila Prabhupads disciples came there and we had wonderful Kirtan and lectures. These lectures made all of us in tears and how wonderful it was. Then we left for Loi bazaar where we had to do our shopping. We bought chanting bags, incense sticks, Tulsi malas, and I and other Mataji bought deities and then we had to leave for the Abhishekam so we cut our shopping and then left and we planned to come in the evening after the Abhishekam then we were in the temple and there was awesome Kirtan going on really danced till we all dropped down. Then we had to go for Prashadam in some Ashram and we went and had wonderful prashadam and then we left to continue our shopping and again we had a chance to see Bankey Bihari temple and there we bought dresses for our deities and then we bought what all required and then we went back to the temple and then we were there for Gaura Aarti there and it was the last day of Damodar Ashtakam in Vrindavan and we felt like crying just couldn’t leave the place…but had to…was forced to. Then we went to Srila Prabhupadas room and his Samadhi and took his blessings and we waited till the temple closed and then went back and next day we had to leave for Hyderabad.

The next day we couldn’t go for Mangal Aarti because we had to pack for our journey and a few devotees went to Delhi for the Jagannath Rath Yatra but some devotees wanted to attend Darshan Aarti so we did and waited till the temple closed and then we had prashadam.We then bought some sweets and offered it to Radha Shyamasundar. Then we had heard that Narmada Maharaj had disappeared but we couldn’t go for the disappearance Puja as we had to leave for Agra to catch our train then we left. We then bought a few posters of the deities and then some gifts for friends, and reached the station and then caught the train and had Jagannath Rath Yatra Maha Prashadam and slept in the train the next day we got up only at 6.00 in the train and then we chanted our rounds but we slept the whole day in the train and then we distributed a few books on the train. Then we reached Secunderabad in the evening and we then told ourselves Hare Krishna and left to our respective homes.

I sincerely feel it is the mercy of Radharani and Shyamasundar and importantly Vrinda Devi to have called me to Vrindavan, the holiest place in the whole world you can call Universe truly Vaikuntam. I just ask great Vaishnavas to bless me so that Radharani may call me to Vrindavan and render services to Radharani and Shyamasundar eternally.

Jai Nitai Gaura Premanande...Hari Hari Bol!!!

HARE KRISHNA.

Sri Jagannath Puri Dham

Hare Krsna!
Jagannath Swami Nayana Patha gami bhavatume
Jai Jagannath,Jai Baladeva,Jai Subhadra Devi!!!
Am new to this blogger site... and is my first blog....wanted to just write about the recent trip to the Rath Yatra to Sri Jagannath Puri Dham!These wonderful experiences and miracles will surely be cherished for a lifetime...so blissful.One thing i can assure you....i learnt what is humility from a devotee who was so committed to Nitai Gauranga.I hope i will always follow...trinad api sunicena taror api sahisuna amanina mana dena kirtaneya sada harih......One should chant the holy names of the Lord in a humble state of mind....thinking himself MORE TOLERANT THAN A TREE,DEVOID OF ALL SENSE OF FALSE PRESTIGE,AND SHOULD BE READY TO OFFER ALL RESPECT TO OTHERS.IN SUCH A STATE OF MIND ONE CAN CHANT THE HOLY NAMES OF THE LORD CONSTANTLY.This is what a devotees mood should be...of course i assure...i am so proud still i just cannot get the taste for chanting the names of Gaura Hari.Also in this trip i have learnt that desires...like seeing and pulling the chariot and hugging the Lord...these intense desires if pure and genuine can surely be fulfilled by the LORD OF THE WHOLE UNIVERSE.
Let me begin now....this journey is truly special because i never even thought of entering the Dham...but i had an intense desire of being there..used to go to the temple...pray to Jagannath....hey Jagannath call me to Puri Dham..and finally this wish is fulfilled.....i only wish and pray for his mercy that i may be called there again and again..which is only possible with his permission.Hopefully Jagannath is listening to this :) .We planned out....it started with Tirupati...we wanted to go there and then a friend suggested...why not Puri?
Everyone was like sure....but we still werent sure...we made quick arrangements and finally left....on the 14th of July....there were so many devotees on the train.We had so much fun...being with devotees is like being in Goloka....we all had fun shared prasadam....we had wonderful Gaura Aarti and then chanting etc....everything was so blissful.We distributed prasadam...and guess....did a small session of food for life program.It was sheer bliss.Many devotees....shared their experiences and knowledge about the Dham....finally we slept.We got up early in the morning...couldnt do mangal aarti...less everyone on the train would kick us out of the coach.So we started chanting.It was time....we felt hungry but had nothing with us...all i could do is pray to Jagannath...and guess....devotees called us for a breakfast feast...ah truly blissful...we had so much fun...no matter what devotees surely made me cry....just for fun but i loved every minute of it.Then we were very grateful for the prasadam.Then we went back to our respective coaches and started planning what to do next....after getting down at Puri Dham...what to see etc.So then we passed by Chilka lake,one of the largest lake in India...it was too long...it just looked like a huge river....and it was good too.Finally we entered Khurda road and then travelled to Puri.
Got down at the Puri station,paid our most heart felt obeisances to the Dham.Then we parted...each one became a group...then we went to Gopinath Gaudiya Math....we met Maharaj there...the devotees there were so friendly...it was so nice...then we freshed up and we went to take prasadam.Then we went to the Puri temple...the Jagannath temple..where the Lords will be seen today...after their illness :(...so had to go twice to see the Lord...there they stood....ah this sight just blissful...truly out of this material world.They were just there...their eyes...look so beautiful....and smile...no words....ah so blissful.Then we offered something to the Lord...we saw the flag getting tied to the top of the temple....so wonderful...all were chanting...Haribol...Haribol....it was too good.Then we came out of the temple and then we were just going around...we were offered nice prasadam....it was so tasty...then we met a grahastha couple...very wonderful devotees....we went with them...first we went to Svetha Ganga...where there was a miracle...somehow i wanted to have a dip in that...but it was night time....so then i went to sprinkle water...and to dip my chanting bag into it.And lo....i just fell into the water....i thought i would disappear....and i was like remembering Lord Jagannath....all were shouting Haribol...Haribol!!....and then by the Lords grace i came out....i was so happy...all were asking am i alright...then we prayed to Saci Mata and left...to Sri Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya's house.There we met Iskcon Chowpatty devotees.Heard the glories of Sri Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya from the mouth of a saffron devotee and had blissful Harinaam there too...it was so wonderful.Prayed there and then we proceeded further.Then we parted with the grahastha and then we went around the Raths saw how they were arranged etc...and then took nice pictures of them and did some shopping for bags etc.Then it was late night when we reached the place.We slept..peacefully waiting for the Rath Yatra next day.
The next day got up....recited the Samsara prayers...then started early for the temple to have darshan of their Lordships....it was so crowded....stood there in the queue for 3 hours....finally the Pahaundi utsav as it is called....was so beautiful.The Lordships were brought in a blissful manner...dancing to and forth...ah too good...first the Sanka Cakra came then came Lord Baladeva,Subhadra Maharani and then finally Lord of the whole universe Jagannath.We were given a chance to touch the cushions and pillows of the Lord...they were placed on our heads....it was truly bliss when it was done...then the Lordships wonderfully proceeded towards their respective chariots.We then went forward....we were like squeezed....it was so so hot....the Lords devotees are so merciful they always help others.Water was sprinkled upon us with sprays...water was given to drink frequently....then we joined the Iskcon group and the Harinaam was so blissful....so blissful....we sang and danced...such young saffron devotees...they have dedicated their lives...ah so much of austerities they have to perform at such a young age...their zeal and enthusiasm for devotional service...it truly touched me.Till about 4 it happened and the King came and swept the carts....LOrd Jagannath is truly merciful...everyone is same in the eyes of God... and then guess...the Rath Yatra started....with hundreds of gongs in unison...all shouting Jai Jagannath Jai Baladeva and Jai Subhadra....it was just blissful.Everyone was just trying to get a chance to pull the cart....so many devotees....the crowd...we were not used to such things.But still there was so much of confusion and things...still by the Lords mercy...we joined the Sankirtan party again and danced and sang....all for the pleasure of the Lord....hey Jagannatha you are really really merciful....then the Jagannaths chariot stopped in the evening near Srila Bhakti Siddhanti Saraswati Thakurs house....and then all were like Haribol Haribol!!!Then it was late....we met so many wonderful devotees...ah truly Vaikuntam.
The next day...a devotee advised us to go and climb the Rath and hug Jagannath....i and mataji were so excited....we went got onto the chariot and hugged Jagannath....i still cannot believe....ah truly wonderful...it was too good...then prayed....for the website and who all had asked for prayers....Jagannath ji is really wonderful and very very merciful so he will surely listen to our prayers....and we got a chance by the mercy of a kind mataji to pull the Rath of Jagannath ji....we were completely satisfied...then we went half way to the Gundica temple....then we returned.Then in the afternoon we left...first we went to Lokhnath temple,Tota Gopinath,Gambhira...it was truly bliss...then we went to Narendra Sarovar....then to many other temples around.Then in the evening we went to Indradyumna tank...then to the Narshinga Dev temple...another miracle there...we were just standing inches away when the aarti was going on...it was so so so so blissful....just out of words.Actually we should be fortunate to be beside Narshinga Dev....by his mercy was there that day.Plus sang the Narshinga Aarti...ah unforgettable.....truly.Then again i and my friend we wanted to see Ksira Chora Gopinath....where the Lord himself stole Kheer for his devotee.We left for that place by train....we dint get a reservation....again Lord Jagannath was so merciful he got us a place to sleep...Love you Jaggu....i immediately offered my thanks to the Lord....and not to forget Nitai Gaurangas mercy....it was due to that.Then we reached Balasore in the early morning..we refreshed in the station..proceeded to Remuna....where Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed many pastimes.It was total bliss.Then we saw the temple and the Kheer there...ah ah truly wonderful Krsna prasadam is truly....no words to express.Then we went to Sri Madhavendra Puri's Samadhi and paid our heartfelt obeisances there.Then saw the temples around.It was wonderful.And then while returning saw the Saksi Gopal deity....out of all this was the most attractive....the form where Krsna just stood there....so marvellous....and Radharani looked so beautiful.Then we proceeded to Puri...again went to Gundica temple...saw the deities being taken away into the temple.Then had some prasadam and then paid obeisances to Puri Dham...asked Jagannath to call us again and again.
The next morning....got ready...read the Jagannath Ashtakam prayers while facing the Puri temple and then left for Konark Sun temple....then some places of King Ashoka in Bhubneshwar...Lingaraj temple was too good...then saw the Nandan Kanan zoo.Then got into the train back to Hyderabad.
This was the most blissful journey after Sri Vrindavan Dham.....i truly miss this place.This journey surely taught me so many things...humility...tolerance....how devotees should behave...i thank the devotee who gave the idea of visiting the Dham and all glories goes to him......all i can pray is Jagannath call me to this Dham again and again....and i want the Vaishnavas to bless me so that i never leave the Lotus Feet of the Lord. Forgive me for my offenses committed at Your Lotus Feet if any....my obeisances unto Your Lotus Feet.
Jagannath Swami Nayana Patha gami bhavatume
Jai Jagannath,Jai Baladeva,Jai Subhadra Devi.
Nitai Gaura Premanande....Hari Hari Bol!!!