Last Saturday Lokanath Prabhu arranged a joint harinam between the various yatras here in Johannesburg, South Africa. What really struck me was how much can be achieved by the spirit of togetherness. The harinam was such a complete facility to distribute Lord Caitanya's mercy in different ways the Srila Prabhupada has taught us. There was lots of prasad distributed. Three boxes of books were also distributed and the holy name was of course also given out freely.
Above a child recipient of the mercy relishes every grain of the sumptuous breyani prasad he just received from the devotees.
Vrajabalaba on mrdanga is seen above. His hands are always trying to recover from blisters derived from playing the mrdanga.
Above are bystanders. The lady clapping is from Cape town, another province. She asked me for a book and later took prasad after clapping a lot during the kirtan. Young and old relished the prasad.
Above left, facing the camera is Lokanath Prabhu who arranges harinam in different places every month. He is also a very good book distributor and a humble friend to all. Partha Sarathi( of Battle field bhajans) was there also. He distributed many donated books that were well received. Bhima Prabhu always adds a special flavor to kirtan with his accordion and bright smiles. Nrsimhananda Prabhu makes every one dance with his chanting.
Adding festive color to the occasion were the enthusiastic matajis in their pretty saris. Many people were amazed by this glorious site.
Arjunacarya, his two daughters and Mother Krsna-laya and her two daughters brought the hot sumptuous breyani, neatly presented in stainless steel containers. They brought smiles to many a face by handing out plates of prasad.
Above a lucky candidate poses with his double dose of mercy, a book and prasad while the kirtan continues to permeate the atmosphere. Mahaprabhu gave a talk in the local dialect to the gathered crowd and was well received. The experience reinforced the fact that together we can make a difference, a tangible impact on the lives of others by distributing Prabhupada and Lord Caitanya's mercy! May you the reader feel enthused by the example.
Above a child recipient of the mercy relishes every grain of the sumptuous breyani prasad he just received from the devotees.
Vrajabalaba on mrdanga is seen above. His hands are always trying to recover from blisters derived from playing the mrdanga.
Above are bystanders. The lady clapping is from Cape town, another province. She asked me for a book and later took prasad after clapping a lot during the kirtan. Young and old relished the prasad.
Above left, facing the camera is Lokanath Prabhu who arranges harinam in different places every month. He is also a very good book distributor and a humble friend to all. Partha Sarathi( of Battle field bhajans) was there also. He distributed many donated books that were well received. Bhima Prabhu always adds a special flavor to kirtan with his accordion and bright smiles. Nrsimhananda Prabhu makes every one dance with his chanting.
Adding festive color to the occasion were the enthusiastic matajis in their pretty saris. Many people were amazed by this glorious site.
Arjunacarya, his two daughters and Mother Krsna-laya and her two daughters brought the hot sumptuous breyani, neatly presented in stainless steel containers. They brought smiles to many a face by handing out plates of prasad.
Above a lucky candidate poses with his double dose of mercy, a book and prasad while the kirtan continues to permeate the atmosphere. Mahaprabhu gave a talk in the local dialect to the gathered crowd and was well received. The experience reinforced the fact that together we can make a difference, a tangible impact on the lives of others by distributing Prabhupada and Lord Caitanya's mercy! May you the reader feel enthused by the example.
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Your servant,
Caitanya dasa