Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 http://www.iskcon.org.uk/news/2001/nov/george.html 30 November 2001 George Harrison passes away A great loss to the Krishna Community Hare Krishna devotees are mourning the passing of George Harrison and extend their deep symphathy and affection to his family. In 1969, George met Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON's founder-acharya, in London. They developed a close and affectionate relationship, and their association greatly influenced his music and spirituality. The former Beatle was instrumental in helping devotees establish Krishna Consciousness in England. He arranged recording of some highly successful and classic records around 1970, providing huge publicity for Hare Krishna, and an income for the early Bury Place devotees such as his great friend Mukunda das (now swami). On hearing the "Goddess of Fortune" LP, produced by George, Srila Prabhupada was moved to tears by its beauty, and decreed that the Govindam prayers from it should by played every morning in ISKCON temples to greet the deities. In 1973 George Harrison donated his stately home in Hertfordshire, now known as Bhaktivedanta Manor, to the Hare Krishna movement. This has become one of ISKCON's main international centres and one of the most important Hindu temples in Europe. ISKCON feels greatly indebted to him for his generosity. Srila Prabhupada only ever had praise to give of George, and dissuaded him from joining the movement full-time, saying that putting Krishna into his music and providing and example of a famous Krishna-conscious musician was the best service he could render to Krishna. He is also reputed to have said that there was no need for George to get a spiritual name, as he was already "son of Hari". George was an intensely private person in all aspects of his life, including his spirituality; he was loved and admired by many devotees of Krishna who respected his attitude of humility and service. There will be memorial services at Bhaktivedanta Manor and temples around the world over the next week. Bhakta George Harrison Ki Jai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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