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NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
ISKCON London
Providing knowledge of Krishna to All
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Founder-acharya His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada

RADHA-KRISHNA TEMPLE
10 Soho Street - London
W1D 3DL
T: 0207 4373662
W: www.iskcon-london.org
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REFURBISHMENT UPDATE
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Here are the latest pictures from our Temple refurbishment project. We had a new
front window installed in the front of the building and completely changed the
layout of the reception area.

For more information on the reception project and ways you can help please
contact Krsna Pranadhika devi dasi on KPdd108@yahoo.com or 07791 218348.

SRILA PRABHUPADA SAID

Just like this finger is part and
parcel of my body. Whatever I
am ordering, it is immediately
carrying out. I say, “Make it like
this.” He will, it will do. So... But
this is dead matter. It is acting
mechanically. The brain directs
immediately the finger and it
acts, like machine. This whole
body is just like a machine, but
soul is not machine mechanical
part. It is spiritual part. So
therefore, as I am directing the
finger, as being machine, it is
working, but if somebody else,
a friend or servant, I may direct
him to do something, he may
not do it. So when the soul mis-
uses the independence, then
he falls down. That is material
life. Material life means misus-
ing the independence of soul.
Just like a son. A son’s duty is to
obey the father. But he may not
obey. That is his madness. So
when the soul, misusing the
independence, becomes mad,
he is sent in this material
world.
Morning walk-23 June 1975

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UPCOMING FESTIVALS
Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day
Saturday 16th August Monday 25th August

7.00 am Deity Greeting (Possible schedule – subject to slight

7.05 am Guru Puja with extended kirtan changes)
9.00 am Class by HG Murli Manohara dasa 7.00am Deity greetings
12.30 pm Raj Bhoga arati 7:10am Guru Puja
1.30 pm Break fast feast 7.30am Class ~ Srila Prabhupada Video
3.00 pm Harinama 12:30pm Raj bhoga arati
4.15 pm Dhoop arati 1:30pm Feast
6.00 pm Class by HG Jayadev dasa 3.00pm Maha Harinama
7.00 pm Sandhya arati by HG Jayadev dasa 4.15pm Dhoop Arati
9.00 pm Sayana Arati 4.30pm Drama
5.00pm Offerings to SP
5.45pm Class (speaker tbc)
7.00pm Sandhya Arati
7.30pm SP memories video
Janmastami
Sunday 24th August

(Possible schedule – subject to slight changes)

7:15am Guru Puja

8:00am Deity greeting – including extended Kirtana
08:10am Jay Radhe Jay Krishna by HG Krishna Ksetra dasa
8:30am Lecture by HG Krsna Ksetra dasa
1:00pm Lecture by HG Jai Nitai dasa
2:00pm Bhajans with slideshow?
3:00pm Harinam (simultaneous bhajans in temple room)
4:30pm Auction (tbc)
6:00pm Lecture HG Pragosha dasa Radhastami - Sunday 7th September
7:00pm Sandhya Arati
7:30pm Abhiseka (Possible schedule – subject to slight
8:30pm Dance changes)
9:00pm Drama
10:00pm Bhajans 7.15 am Guru puja
11:00pm Bhajans 8.00 am Deity greeting
12:00am Midnight Arati 8.30 am Lecture by HG Ranchor dasa
12:30amBreak fast feast 12.30 pm Raj bhoga arati
1.00 pm Break fast feast
3.00 pm Harinama
4.30 pm Abhiseka
6.00 pm Lecture by HG Jai Nitai dasa
7.00 pm Sandhya arati
7.30 pm Feast
9.00 pm Sayana Arati

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CRAWLEY RATHA YATRA

On the 27th July, Jai Nitai
dasa and several devotees
from the Temple attended
the Ratha Yatra in Crawley.
It was a great day with lots
of chanting, dancing and
preaching. This was the first
time this event has been
held in Crawley.

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PRESIDENT

During the month of July, Jai Nitai dasa carried out the following
engagements.

On the 14th, returned from visiting his family in the USA.

On the 17th, started The Essence of the Bhagavad-Gita course.

On the 20th, facilitated a counsellor japa retreat in Hampstead

Heath and than returned to the Temple to give a Sunday Feast
class entitled “Spiritual life begins with the tongue”.

On the 27th, went to Crawley Ratha Yatra and than attended a house programme at the
home of Murari Krsna dasa.

FOOD
FOR LIFE
For the month of July, we dis-
tributed over 1,260 plates of
prasadam to the homeless in
Central London.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

If you would like to render voluntary service at ISKCON London either for the
upcoming festivals or any other day please contact Kasinath dasa on 07944 171040
or Kasinatha@pamho.net

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CHARLTON STREET FESTIVAL

On the 12th July, we went to the Charlton Everyone was very happy to see the devo-
Street festival in King’s Cross (just behind tees and we first entered the street (still
the British Library) for a day of harinama carrying all the extra baggage listed above!)
sankirtana. walking down the street singing the holy
names.. it was great as everyone stood still
The attendees from the temple were: Radha behind their stalls and just starred at us !
Londonishvara dasa, Prema Harinama dasa,
Uddhava Damodar dasa, Sukyanti devi dasi, The whole street was closed and there were
Bhaktin Louise and myself (Bhava Bhakti stalls all over the place and 2 stages.
dd).
We were joined later by a devotee from
Between us we took: King’s Cross Food for Life who came with
sabji, rice and ice cream ... for the public
x2 book boxes and the devotees !
x1 mrdanga
x1 folding table At one point were went on stage - Radha
x1 Maha Mantra placard Londonishvara dasa, Sukyanti dd and myself
x1 bottle of water and RLI Prabhu sang for 20 - 25 minutes
x1 sound system with me and Sukyanti as backing singers
x1 harmonium (the shoulder type) and playing mrdanga and kartals respec-
and... tively!
x1 golf umbrella
We somehow walked - harinam led by Later we were also joined by devotees from
Sukyanti dd - all the way there from the the Manor and Bhakta Sachin (representing
temple carrying all the above! the Pandava Sena) - they all joined forces
This festival has been carried out every year with RLI Prabhu to perform rousing kirtans
for the past 12 years and it was Adi Guru which had everyone enthralled.
Prabhu who first met the festival organisers
at Soho Street and made the initial contact. At 4.00pm we decided to leave as we had
Alan (one of the organisers) explained how set off at 11.00am and so were a little tired
the area it was held in has a lot of problems (!) and so we all jumped on the bus (they
with drugs, poverty, low achievement etc were free due to technical Oyster card prob-
and so the idea is to bring all different sec- lems) along with our extra luggage!
tions of the community together and pro-
mote unity. Alan said the Hare Krsna’s are Harinama Sankirtana ki jay !
always a welcome sight and addition to the
festival.

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APPRECIATIO N

Dear Jai Nitai Prabhu, Prabhu told me that Prabhupada has men-
tioned Their Lordships to be the source of all
Please accept my most humble obeisances, the beauty of all the temple deities in
all glories to Sri Sri Guru and Europe and surely their devotees seem to
Gouranga and Srila Prabhupada. be beacons for personal care and affection
as well. I could never ever feel qualified to
Just to say thank you so much for having me even think of reciprocating. Yet, I beg both
in your loving association at the lotus feet of
of you to feel free to engage me in service
Their Most Beautiful Lordships Sri Sri Radha the way you find suitable. The one thing I
Londonisvara. can think of is when you do visit India, to
‘’Thank you’’ is not enough. I heartily appre-contact me and I can attempt to be of some
ciated your kind hospitality, love and affec- service. I had a wonderful time in London-
tion while I was there. I felt very happy and the temple was truly an Oasis in the Soho
very much at home. desert and the shelter in London’s concrete
Congratulations for a superb work done to jungle for me. Many thanks for taking care
the temple building and for your sincere and of me.
wonderful preaching efforts that have been
carried out so nicely. It’s really inspiring and Striving to serve the servants of servants
pleasing. and always failing,
Rishi Kumara Dasa
I’m safely back to Africa and look forward to
being again in your loving association in NEWSLETTER APPRECIATION
very near future. Please convey (during
morning announcements) my heartfelt and Dear Prabhu,
most humble obeisances to all the
Vaisnavas and dear servants of Sri Sri Radha Thank you for your thoughtfulness in send-
Londonisvara and I badly miss them all. ing this wonderful newsletter!

I hope this meets you in best of health and I have very happy memories of my visits to
blissful mood of Krishna Consciousness. the Soho St. temple when I lived in London.
I now live in Weston-Super-Mare so really
Your most fallen aspiring servant, appreciate the opportunity to learn about
Nruhari Das. the work of the devotees and the progress
of the temple renovation!
Hare Krishna Jai Nitai Prabhu & Ram Charan
Prabhu, The picture of Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara is
also a joy!
Please accept my humble obeisances. All
glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thanks to you and all at ISKCON London for
this great service!
Please forgive me for the delay in commu-
nication. I am practically recovering from Hare Krishna!
the mercy bestowed by the wonderful,
unmatched devotees of the Radha All good wishes,
Londonishvara temple. HG Lila Krishna Louise Hutson

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V acancies IN GOVINDA’S RESTAURANT

Restaurant Supervisor Assistant Porter/pot washer

Hours of work: 32 hours + per Working hours: 27 hrs a week

week (or 4 days a week). Minimum wage
Minimum wage. Working days: Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday (Sunday off)
(*Sunday plus two other weekdays Hours of work: 8am -12.30pm
off*). Must be flexible
If you are interested we can arrange
up to 40 + hours per week
(5 days a week). Cake maker
Late night finish - 10.00pm.
Flexible Hours of work: 24 hours a week
Immediate start Minimum wage
Days of work: Monday to Saturday
(8am to 12noon)
General Restaurant Assistant Must be flexible

Working hours will be 40 hours + per

week.
Minimum wage.
Monday to Saturday (Sunday plus one Please contact Bhava Bhakti devi dasi
other weekday off) on bhava.bhakti@gmail.com for an
Late night finish - 10.00pm. electronic application pack or pop into
Flexible Govinda’s Restaurant for a paper copy.
Immediate start

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LADIES HARINAMA SANKIRTANA PARTY
This month we went to One friendly shop keeper is.. so many people are
Notting Hill Gate and caused supplied us all with cold bot- searching for the truth and
more of a stir than Hugh tles of water and said we God and we just have to be
Grant and Julia Roberts ! could ask for more if we the willing instrument in His
There were 11 ladies all tak- wanted! hands.
ing it in turns to sing, play
musical instruments and dis- It was a great day and really We hope to see more ladies
tribute Srila Prabhupada’s made us realise how potent on these monthly events
books. this sankirtana movement soon.

VIP SPEAKERS Urmila devi dasi

HH Kavicandra Swami
HH Bhakti Vijnana Swami
HH Janananda Goswami
HG Urmila devi dasi
HG Radha Raman dasa Bhakti Vijnana
HG Uttama Sloka dasa Kavicandra Swami Swami
HG Devaki Nandan dasa

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