Pittsburgh Hare Krishna Congregation: January 2010

HG Yajna Purusa Prabhu, a senior vaisnava of ISKCON, originally from Germany has been practicing the path of Bhagavad-Gita for over two decades. A tall and strong Brahmacari, currently serving as the temple president of one of the most vibrant temples in North America in Manhattan is fully dedicated to the mission of helping as many souls as possible to come closer to Krishna. For years, he has been one of most active members on the streets of Manhattan distributing Bhagavad-Gitas to those "who need it but don't know that they need it". He has been inspiring many dedicated souls on the path of Krishna consciousness.

Guess what? HG Yajna Purusa Prabhu will be visiting Pittsburgh city from Feb 5^th until Feb 8^th. What a blessing!

"Sadhu sanga sadhu sanga sarva sastra kahoi

Lavang matra sandhu sanga sarva siddhi hoi"

- A moments association of a sadhu (pure devotee) is enough to give ultimate perfection

Below is a planned itinerary for Prabhuji's programs. We will fill you in with more details as the dates come closer.

Don't miss this opportunity to get some warmth and fun while you get the ultimate blessing from Lord Krishna.

Yours in the service of Lord Krishna,

Vanamali Gopal Das.

PS: If you want to help with any services or want more details please contact me on my email OR call at 412-725-3442

yajna purusa prabhu's program schedule - Feb 5^th to Feb 8th


Date	Day	Time	Location	Topic
5-Feb	Fri	7.30pm	north Pgh	Bhagavad-Gita - Discussion on the first 7 verses of the 2nd chapter -IMPORTANCE OF SURRENDER TO THE SPIRITUAL MASTER
6-Feb	Sat	6.00am	Central	Japa + SB class at 8.00am to 9.00am
6-Feb	sat	11.00am	Central	Seminar workshop
6-Feb	Sat	6.00pm	CMU/Oakland	To be announced
7-Feb	Sun	11.00am	Cheswick	Bhagavad-Gita - Discussion on the later verses of 2nd chapter
7-Feb	Sun	5.00pm	Central	Sunday Feast Festival
8-Feb	Mon	7.00pm	Central	PERFECT Questions and answers

Friday, January 22, 2010

"Special mercy of the Lord" on Sunday, Jan 24th 5:00PM (Dormont Hall)

Dear Devotees,

Hare Krishna!!!

Sunday feast program will be in Dormont Hall on this Sunday and program starts at 5:00PM.

Topic for this Sunday: "Special mercy of the Lord"

tesham evanukampartham aham ajnana-jam tamah

nasayamy atma-bhava-stho jnana-dipena bhasvata

...Bhagavad-Gita 10.11

Translation:

"To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance"

"BG 10th Chapter review - The opulence of the Absolute"

Hear what Krishna in Bhagavad-Gita has to talk about this subject. This is your opportunity to get the divine knowledge of Bhagavad-Gita and make your life sublime.

When: Coming Sunday, Jan 24th

Where: Dormont Hall, 1444 Hillsdale Avenue, Pittsburgh , PA 15216

What time:

5.00pm - 5.30pm - Kirtans by Devotees

5:30pm - 7:00pm - Discourse, Q & A by His Grace Shyamsundar Das

7:00pm - 7:30pm - Aarti(Puja) & Kirtan

7:30pm - Dinner prasadam served for all attendees.

Contact: Laxman prabhu at 412 427 5538

Thank you very much,

Vanamali Gopal Das

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

"Reading workshop & Japa techniques seminar" on Sunday, Jan 17th 5:00PM (Dormont Hall)

Dear Devotees,

Hare Krishna!!!

Sunday feast program will be in Dormont Hall on this Sunday and program starts at 5:00PM.

We would like invite you all for Reading workshop & Japa techniques seminar on this sunday in Dormont Hall. His Grace Shyamsundar prabhu will do a interactive seminar with help of power point presentation, group activity, tips & techniques etc..

This is one time opportunity for all of us take advantage of this program, and progress further in our reading and japa. Japa is actually foundation for progress in spiritual life, it is also yuga dharma.

Please bring the along notebook, a pen, and japa mala. We will have additional stock incase if you forget.

When: Coming Sunday, Jan 17th