Om - Krishna Jayanthi Edition 19 August 2003

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>Om - Krishna Jayanthi Edition 19 August 2003

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>Over 5000 years ago, Krishna was born on the 8th day of the

>dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Shravan (August-

>September) to Devaki. This auspicious day, called

>"Janmashthami", falls on August 19. I welcome you to visit

>Saranam.com to explore the significance of this day and

>contemplate the glory of Lord Krishna.

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>The Story of Lord Krishna

>In the third quarter of the world cycle, known as the

>Dvapara-yuga, Bhoodevi approached Vishnu and cried" save me

>from the greed of man". Vishnu plucked two of his hairs,

>one black and one white, and said "I will place these in

>the womb of Devaki and she will give birth to Baladeva and

>Vasudeva who will rid the world of evil and restore dharma".

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>Sri Krishna Jayanthi - The Birthday of Lord Krishna

>On Krishna Jayanthi, also known as Janmashtami, devotees

>fast till midnight. The idol of baby Krishna is rocked in

>a flower-bedecked cradle and then the devotees break their

>fast with a feast.

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>WISDOM OF THE AGES

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>"Behold, all that,exists within me;all that happens is

>because of me. Do not delude yourself that it is you who

>create or kill.I am the cause of all events -the creator

>and the destroyer.Abandon yourself into my care, detach

>yourself from the result,and do as I say"

>- Krishna to Arjuna.

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>UPCOMING EVENTS

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>Sani Preethi Homam Saturday 23-08-03

>Ganesh/Vinayak Chaturthi Sunday 31-08-2003

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