Radhadesh May - June 2023

Spring Holi Festival

Gaura Purnima review

International Yoga day

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Radhadesh is celebrating the International Yoga Day again this year with already 1000 attendees reserved and counting Reserve your place today!

May my head be protected by the moon colored one, who is the greatest among humans. My obeisances unto the ferocious and powerful, the great Visnu, the fiery one, who's faces are on all sides, the fearful one, Nrsimha, who causes the death of even death personified, (or who can overcome death)

Nrsimha Kavaca Bica Mantra

Photo reportage of this year's bustling Spring Holi Festival Topping any and all other year's Holi festivals to have a record number of 1600 attendees!

A collection of photographs documenting the sweet Gaura Purnima festival in Radhadesh

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EDITORIAL

Editor: Shyamsakhi dasi, Surabhi Kunja dasi

Photography: Gour Govinda dasa & Brocco photography

Illustrations: Saccidanandana das, Radhe Gendron & unknown artists

Layout: Surabhi Kunja dasi

DEAR READER,

Welcome to the new edition of the Radhadesh Magazine!

We begin by paying our respects to our revered spiritual master, Kadamba Kanana Swami, who recently departed from this world. He was a dear servant of Srila Prabhupada's mission and his seva attitude was admirable His contributions to support Radhadesh will always be remembered, and we pray for a drop of his dedication to serve Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha and Srila Prabhupada. We offer our respect and gratitude to him

In the mood of Prahlad's surrender, we will celebrate the appearance of Sri Narasimha Dev, the divine protector of his devotees

International yoga day will be celebrated over two days in June. Join our workshops and meditation sessions, and have a lovely day in Radhadesh

Shyam Sakhi

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

InLovingMemoryof

"A vaisnava has to be someone with a heart. A vaisnava is not just someone who chants many rounds of japa or someone who knows many slokas (sastric verses) or someone who always gets up really early when the whole world is still asleep. This is all wonderful but if that person, in spite of all these wonderful qualities, does not show a heart and does not have a heart, then he is not a complete vaisnava!"

Upcoming Festivals

4 MAY 31 MAY 11 JUNE

Narasimha Caturdasi

The appearance day of Lord Narasimha deva, the incarnation of the Lord in His form of half lion and half man

Nirjala Ekadasi

Once in a year there is the day of Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi where there is a complete fast even from water Radhadesh organises a day full of chanting and meditation

Snana Yatra in Radhadesh

This day considered to be the birth-day of Lord Jagannath. He gets bathed in abhishek and this is a bathing ceremony open to anyone to bathe the Lord.

Radhadesh RENOVATIONS

Vasuttama prabhu, a Prabhupada disciple from Benelux, is a professional painter and restorer, and he has already started on the entrance hall and staircase to the second floor. It will be a metamorphosis that will give additional splendor to the castle!

After the entrance hall and staircase, we also want to paint the Temple Room and the two adjacent rooms, the Blue Room and the Lila Room

We need extra hands for all this major work! if you have some free time in the near future and a liking for painting & renovation, please get in touch via email address service@radhadesh com

HOW ELSE TO HELP?

MAJOR RENOVATIONS MEAN MAJOR COSTS YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Radhadesh Maintenance

IBAN: BE64 7512 1123 8152

BIC: AXABBE22

Reference: "Renovation Castle Reception Area."

If you have an unused ladder or scaffolding, please donate and we can put them to good use!

EYES TO SEE GOD WITH...

just like Janmāstamī and Nandotsava Yesterday you had some festival? No That's all right So Nrsiṁhadeva has appeared to convince the atheist [laughter] that there is no God. [chuckles] This is a lying propaganda, that nobody has seen God Everyone has seen God The devotee sees within his heart, in the temple, and everywhere.

And the atheist sees when he's..., when the clock, the handles in the clock are over. You see? Prahlāda Mahārāja was seeing always, constantly, Nrsiṁhadeva Mahābhāgavata Premāñjana-cchurita-bhaktivilocanena santah sadaiva hrdayesu vilokayanti [Bs. 5.38].

[I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is Śyāmasundara, Krsna Himself with inconceivable innumerable attributes, whom the pure devotees see in their heart of hearts with the eye of devotion tinged with the salve of love ]

Those who have developed love of God, prema, premāñjana-cchurita When one's eyes are anointed with (...) the ointment which is applied to the eyes for clear vision. So when the ointment of love of Godhead will be applied in our eyes, then with these eyes we shall be able to see God God is not invisible. Simply just like a man with cataract or any other eye disease, he cannot see. That does not mean the things are not existing He cannot see God is there, but because my eyes are not competent to see God, therefore I deny God. God is there everywhere.

So in the material condition of our life, our eyes are blunt. Not only eyes; every sense, especially eyes. Because we are very proud of our eyes, and we say, "Can you show me God?" You see But he does not think that whether his eyes are competent to see God. That is atheism. He does not consider his position, "In what position I am?" Even one cannot see a big man like President Nixon, and he wants to see God without qualification That is not possible

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A. C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI PRABHUPADA - LECTURE IN BOSTON 1 MAY 1969

Nāhaṁ prakāśah sarvasya yoga-māyā-samāvrtah [Bg. 7.25].

[I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent For them I am covered by My eternal creative potency [yogamāyā]; and so the deluded world knows Me not, who am unborn and infallible.]

Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gītā that "I am not exposed to everyone There is a curtain of yogamāyā " The yogamāyā will not allow to see God. Just like we have our condition that if anyone wants to see here in the temple, we ask him that "First of all take [off] your shoes." Just like a little condition Similarly, to see God, there must be some condition. That condition is that unless you become a lover of God, God is not exposed to you. Otherwise God is there, always Premāñjana-cchurita-bhakti-vilocanena santah sadaiva hrdayesu [Bs. 5.38].

[I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is Śyāmasundara, Krsna Himself with inconceivable innumerable attributes, whom the pure devotees see in their heart of hearts with the eye of devotion tinged with the salve of love ]

Sadaiva means always Not that simply when we come to the temple we see God. No. God is always visible to the devotee Sadaiva Sadā Sadā means always, twenty-four hours. That is Krsna consciousness. The same example which I gave you, that the woman who has got a lover, and she's very busy in her duties, but she is always thinking of the lover, "When I shall meet him." This is an example given by Rūpa Gosvāmī, that her mind is always engaged in the form or the activities of the lover.

If that is materially possible, when you develop your love of Godhead, at that time you'll see God everywhere, always, twenty-four hours That was the position of Prahlāda Mahārāja. He was seeing always God, Krsna, but his father was not seeing, because he was atheist He was asking, challenging, "Where is your God? You are talking of so many times God All right, I shall teach you a lesson today "

So he took his sword and wanted to kill his own son. Atheist is so unkind, cruel, that he is prepared to kill his own son, beloved son, five years old. That is atheism. And theism: the father who tortured him so much, so after the death of his father, he's praying to Nrsiṁhadeva, "Please excuse my father." This is theism. [...]

BHAKTI SADĀCĀRA

We would like to invite potential candidates to our upcoming three month Radhadesh Bhakta Program called "Bhakti Sadācāra", from the end of August 2023 to the end of November 2023 Please help us spread the word and direct towards us any potential candidates that are ready to have a residential experience within our Radhadesh temple ashram

Over a period of three months, the following modules will be covered: Theology and Philosophy, Devotional Practice and Vaishnava Culture. This will also include a full dose of daily early morning sadhana & kirtanas, wonderful temple & community service opportunities, plenty of delicious prasadam and load's of Krsna conscious fun... guaranteed!

Fee: Only 250€ for all 3 months!

For more information, please contact: gopinatha@radhadesh.com

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RADHADESH RADHADESH KIDS & YOUTH KIDS & YOUTH

SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP

AGES 6-13

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July 2023

Radhadesh

Games

Treasure Hunt

Story Telling

Forest sessions

Temple programs

Kids camp sign up here:

Kirtan

Ratha Yatra

ACTIVITIES : Youth Camp

Petite Somme 5 6940 Septon, Durbuy

Crafts

Arts Theatre

Ages 14 - 25

Saturday 17 June & Sunday 18 June 2023

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Radhadesh, a beautiful castle and spiritual center in the heart of Belgium The celebration serves as a reminder of the power of yoga and the importance of taking care of oneself through physical and spiritual practices.

www.radhadeshyoga.com

JUNE RISE RETREAT

With the warmth and sunshine returning, it's the perfect opportunity to give your body the revitalisation it needs. Practising yoga can help improve flexibility, improve circulation, and promote relaxation Incorporating poses that activate the body's detoxification processes can also help clear away any lingering winter sluggishness. Plus, breathing exercises and meditation can help clear the mind, elevate your mood, and energise you for the day ahead. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned pro, now is the time to embrace this powerful practice and feel your best for spring.

www.radhadeshretreats.com

A hardbound mini version of English Bhagavad Gita by Srila Prabhupada.

€7.60

Copper Water jug

Storing water in a copper bottle, mug, jug or pitcher infuses it with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to Ayurveda

Drinking it helps with digestion, healing wounds, and weight loss, and boosts your energy and immune system, experts on traditional Indian medicine say.

It is made of inox outside and copper inside

Bhagavad Gita as it is Ganesh Cone Holder

€39.00

Golden colour metal decorative statue Ganesh is depicted with an elephant’s head on a human body. In the Hindu tradition he is the son of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Parvati. He is known as the remover of obstacles and is prayed to particularly, when people are beginning, a new enterprise or starting a new business Ganesh is also known as the patron God of travel

€14.90

Guided tours of CHÂTEAU DE PETITE SOMME

*only during the weekends

During the high season (July, August, September), school holidays and public holidays the reception is open every day from 10:00 – 13:00 and from 14:30 – 17:00

During the low season (October to May) we are closed on Mondays

From October till June, we are closed on Mondays Except for school and bank holidays and prebooked groups.

For information and questions about school visits, please write to visitors@radhadesh.com.

Price: 3 – 10 persons: € 45 per person from 11 persons and up: € 40 per person

This program is available only on reservation.

For reservations and more information, please contact Shyam via e-mail: shyam@radhadesh.com

PROGRAM

Guided tour of the castle, duration 1h30; Yoga session, duration 1 hour; Lunch at the restaurant, consisting of the day menu and a drink at our Govinda’s restaurant.

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Become a member and directly serve Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha.

For more information go to radhadesh com/members or email members@radhadesh.com

Radhadesh is a non-profit organization with over 100 permanent residents and more than 5000 congregational members and friends Become part of this wonderful spiritual family and participate in our lovely programs from your home. From only €10 a month you are then united with us in helping Radhadesh achieve amazing things You can then also become part of our annual member's weekend and participate in this joyous occasion You also receive plenty of nice benefits depending on the support package of your choice!

"When there is "When there is love in our love in our heart, only love heart, only love will come out "' will come out "'

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