Murali_Mohan_das Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Srila Gurudev, Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj, has arrived in Mauritius after visiting the devotees in Thailand, and Malaysia. http://www.verandaviews.com/grfx_inuse/0801_03_photopage_all/080206_photopage/source/20080204-dsc_0041.htm For info about the Mauritius leg of the 24th World Tour, contact: Jai Gurudev!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhaktiK Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sripad Narayan Maharaj beaming with happiness, now that Srila Gurudev has finally arrived at the new Long Mountain temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murali_Mohan_das Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oooh! I actually hadn't gotten that far in the pictures when I started this thread. I was just so excited. Also, one of the contributors to this forum is a very intelligent transportation executive in Mauritius. I thought he might like to see Srila Gurudev. Sripad Narayan Maharaj beaming with happiness, now that Srila Gurudev has finally arrived at the new Long Mountain temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sridas Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 This is a prime example of a pukka Vaisnava community intergrated within the larger society to show Gaudiya vaisnavas are not just a bunch of fringe loopies, the Mauritian devotees are very fortunate to have such a sweet and simple sanga of souls attracted to the true dignified currrant of Mahaprabhu that Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saraswati Thakur propagated and upheld. I'm in awe of their dedication. I think it was Srila Prabhupad ACBS who stated the Mauritian government would be the first in the world to become Krsna Conscious. When they send their representitives to greet Srila Gurudev at the airport it is a good step in that direction. All glories to their exemplary service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murali_Mohan_das Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 So true! I thought our "gupta Govardhan" here in Soquel was beautiful, but I've fallen instantly in love with that mountain range in Mauritius (and the beautiful devotees there, as well, of course). You know the Mexican government is also very pious (or certain elements, at least). When Srila Gurudev was in Mexico, he had a welcome from government officials and a police escort (two of whom took initiation during the 21st Tour, I believe). This is a prime example of a pukka Vaisnava community intergrated within the larger society to show Gaudiya vaisnavas are not just a bunch of fringe loopies, the Mauritian devotees are very fortunate to have such a sweet and simple sanga of souls attracted to the true dignified currrant of Mahaprabhu that Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saraswati Thakur propagated and upheld.I'm in awe of their dedication. I think it was Srila Prabhupad ACBS who stated the Mauritian government would be the first in the world to become Krsna Conscious. When they send their representitives to greet Srila Gurudev at the airport it is a good step in that direction. All glories to their exemplary service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhaktiK Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Srila Gurudev goes from his house to the temple, on his Vyasa Puja day on Christmas day. Maha-sankirtana ki joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhaktiK Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga Report from Mauritius by Srilekha Devi Dasi of USA, accompanying the entourage with Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj on his 24th World Tour 8 February 2008 Pictures: Dipta Krishna Prabhu Dandabat pranams from Mauritius! Yesterday morning, Feb 7th, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj gave initiation to nineteen devotees, including many children of the devotees here. I was very touched to see their behaviour. Every child, after receiving the holy seed of devotion by His Divine Grace, went around and offered humble obeisances to each of the older devotees assembled there. They were not asking for blessing for a long life, or success in their studies, or a favourable marriage partner. They were asking for and receiving only the blessings to remain steadily in this perfect line, and to always be blessed with the service of their Divine Master. In the afternoon, Srila Gurudev graced the Vaisnava Seva Society Ashram for the second time. The event was the official inauguration of the temple hall, and was attended by more than a thousand devotees and guests. Both the main hall and a large outside area were completely full. The ceremony began with an interview of Srila Gurudev by the national television station, which was followed by a beautiful talk delivered by His Divine Grace in Hindi. Srila Gurudev stressed that all the Vedic Scriptures glorify Svayam Bhagavan Krishna as the Supreme Truth. He explained that Krishna has come in this age as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to distribute the chanting of His own Holy Names for our supreme benefit. And importantly, Mahaprabhu also taught us HOW to chant: that is with humility, tolerance, and offering all respects to others. The entire crowd remained quiet, fully absorbed in hearing this most blessed message from the lips of the genuine pure devotee of the Lord. Srila Gurudev then handed the microphone to Sripad Goswami Maharaj. I noticed that the guests were very attentive throughout Maharaj's lecture, though English is the third language here, after Creole and French. Nilanjana Didi later remarked to me that due to Sripad Goswami Maharaj's clear voice and uncomplicated style, the Mauritan guests and devotees were able to follow and very much appreciate his lecture. Sripad Siddhanti Maharaj also spoke very nicely in English and then Sripad Narayan Maharaj of Mauritius spoke in Creole. The talks ended with enthusiastic applause, and were followed by an invitation to one and all from the President of our Vaisnava Seva Society, Amalendu Prabhu, to come forward for darshan of His Divine grace and to offer daksina. Every person present very happily accepted this opportunity to present himself before Srila Gurudev, the ocean of affection and mercy, and make his or her offering to his Lotus Feet. The festival concluded with Aratik and Mahaprasad Feast. When Srila Gurudev returned to his house, he sat down in his sitting area and simply continued informal talks with devotees! This morning, Feb 8th, Srila Gurudev showed the devotees pictures and videos of our temples all over the world. He talked about many devotees and temples, including our San Jose Ladies Ashram, our Soquel Ashram, and the Mexican Veracruz Ashram. He told about how it miraculously snowed, by the grace of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, just days before he left St. Petersburg, and didn't snow again for a long time after that. The devotees were relishing these often funny talks, and related them to each other again and again throughout the day. This afternoon, after a strong downpour due to nearby cyclone activity, Srila Gurudev again went out on his scooter, this time going farther and wider through the neighbourhood. We passed along the bordering countryside, whose real conscious beauty can be seen only by his divine vision. Srila Gurudev is relaxed and happy with the devotees here, and the atmosphere is very family-like. More later! With obeisances, ~Srilekha Devi Dasi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murali_Mohan_das Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks, BhaktiK Prabhu. I had thought about posting Srilekha Didi's first report, but this one is even more nectarean! I was chatting on-line with a friend in Salt Lake City, and we both agreed that Mauritius and it's wonderful devotees would be a great place to visit. My friend, in particular, was enamored of the almost island-wide, free wi-fi internet access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhaktiK Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Mauritius is something like heaven for the devotees of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math. Four temples, many hundreds of initiated disciples of Srila Gurudev and Srila Guru Maharaj, and a wonderful sannyasi (Sripad Narayan Maharaj) who preaches on the street almost every day. I have been fortunate to have had a lot of association with Sripad Narayan Maharaj and in my opinion he is one of the most spiritually advanced disciples of Srila Sridhar Maharaj I've met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhaktiK Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Srila Govinda Maharaj himself described today by phone the huge programmes taking place at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, International, of Long Mountain, Mauritius. He described yesterday's grand installation of the Deities, and today's continuing festival with several thousand overflowing the nat mandir during the noon arati. Srila Govinda Maharaj is clearly most enthusiastic and pleased to see this great response in Mauritius to Krishna consciousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murali_Mohan_das Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Jai Gurudev!! All glories to his sincere servitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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