Friday 29th August - the Appearance of Srimati Radharani

This Friday we will be celebrating 'Radhastami' - the appearance anniversary of Srimati Radharani (actual day Sunday). She is Krishna’s consort and greatest devotee, the feminine aspect of the Absolute Truth, and Krishna’s spiritual energy personified.

Local senior devotees, Trilokanath das prabhu & Kundalata devi dasi mataji will be leading a presentation & discussion on the topic of Radharani. The highest truth has both male and female aspects, like the sun and the sunshine, each gives meaning to the other. The male and female aspects of the Supreme Being appear together as Vishnu and Laksmi, Rama and Sita, and Krishna and Radharani.

"So Hare Krishna. So we are praying to Rādhārānī, "My Mother, Rādhārani, and Krishna." Hare Krishna. "O Krishna, O the Lord." Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, the same thing, repetition. "O Rādhārānī, O Krishna." "O Rādhā-Krishna." "Rādhe-Krishna" or "Hare Krishna," the same thing. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. Again addressing, "O Krishna, O Krishna, O Rādhārānī." Hare Rāma. The same thing, again. Hare Rāma. Rāma is also Krishna. Rāma is Rāma, Rāma is Balarāma. They are all Krishna. Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare. So this repetition of addressing Rādhā and Krishna or Hare Krishna is to pray, "My dear Lord, the, and the energy, the spiritual energy of the Lord, kindly engage me in Your service." That's all. "I am now embarrassed with this material service. Please engage me in Your service." (Srila Prabhupada - Lecture on BG 4.10 -- Calcutta, September 23, 1974)

As usual we will also have Kirtans (chanting with musical instruments) and finish with a Veggie/Vegan Spiritual Feast.

We look forward to seeing you there!

BMECP centre, near to the rear of Brighton's train station - 10 Fleet St, Brighton, BN1 4ZE.

Map of the venue HERE

Time 19.00-22.00

Admission Free (Donations welcome)