kaler dosa-nidhe rajann
asti hy eko mahan gunah
kirtanad eva krsnasya
mukta-sangah param vrajet
“My dear King, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.”
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 12.3.51)
Sankirtana is the congregational chanting of the Lord’s names: Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. Although this maha-mantra can be chanted by oneself at any time with profound spiritual results, there is a special ecstasy in the gathering of many devotees chanting and dancing in glorification of the Lord. Lord Caitanya wanted everyone to experience the happiness of God consciousness by chanting Hare Krsna.
For the pleasure of our beloved deities Sri Sri Gandharvika-Giridhari and Sri Sri Laksmi-Nrsimha, ISKCON Sri Narasimha-Giridhari Mandir organizes the “Festival of Kirtana” the last Sunday of every month. This festival provides a unique opportunity for all people to come together and relish the nectarine chanting of the holy names of Krsna.
This exuberant festival in ISKCON Sri Narasimha-Giridhari Mandir attracts hundreds of people and the devotees are invigorated by the intense devotional atmosphere. This spirit, of offering others the chanting of Hare Krsna as the best method to awaken love for God, is central to Lord Caitanya’s philosophy. It is also central to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada. By Lord Caitanya’s mercy, “the most sublime and radiant spiritual knowledge” is within the reach of everyone, simply by chanting Hare Krsna and dancing with devotees.
Join us in the celebrations next month! For more details please visit www.giridhari.com
Yr servant,
Bhakta Bharath
