Nrsingha Caturdasi 2010
May 27, 2010
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Their beautiful Lordships received a new outfit, an offering from Swarnangii Didi. The cloth was donated from many devotees: Devapriya Didi, Paramananda Prabhu and Krishnapriya Didi from Thailand, Vidura Krishna Prabhu and Hasyapriya Prabhu. The necklaces, made by Divya Shakti Didi, had a lion in them which brought much joy to the devotees hearts.
Ishtadevika Didi and Jahnavi Devi Dasi helped sew these beautiful outfits.
The picture of Lord Nrsinghadev roaring furiously at the demon waiting to be pacified sweetly by Prahlad Maharaj.
Sri arotik was lead by Sripad B. P. Janardan Maharaj.
Sri Tulasi Puja.
Two generations of our devotee family Satyabhama Didi, Krishna Priya Didi and niece Janava.
Our enthusiastic servitors Kumaris Krishna Priya, Jahnavi and Devaki.
The devotees take a break in the prasadam hall.
Our stellar pujari Ramai Archan Niketan Prabhu with Dhruva Prabhu
Rasa Raj Prabhu and Satrughna Prabhu.
Gaura Nataraj Prabhu and Janava.
Our Sripad Janardan Maharaj delivered a legendary reading of the pastime of Lord Nrsinghadev.
The devotees listen attentively as Sripad Janardan Maharaj roars as Hiranyakasipu "You rascal, you are trying to minimize my value, as if you were better than me at controlling the senses. This is over-intelligent. I can therefore understand that you desire to die at my hands, for this kind of nonsensical talk is indulged in by those about to die.
"O most unfortunate Prahlad, you have always described a supreme being other than me, a supreme being who is above everything, who is the controller of everyone, and who is all-pervading.
"But where is He?
"If He is everywhere, then why is He not present before me in this pillar?
"Because you are speaking so much nonsense, I shall now sever your head from your body. Now let me see your most worshipable God come to protect you. I want to see it."
SB 7.8.11-13
"Then from within the pillar came a fearful sound, which appeared to crack the covering of the universe. O my dear Yudhisthira, this sound reached even the abodes of the demigods like Lord Brahma, and when the demigods heard it, they thought, "Oh, now our planets are being destroyed!" 7.8.15
"To prove that the statement of His servant Prahlada Maharaja was substantial — in other words, to prove that the Supreme Lord is present everywhere, even within the pillar of an assembly hall — the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, exhibited a wonderful form never before seen. The form was neither that of a man nor that of a lion. Thus the Lord appeared in His wonderful form in the assembly hall."
7.8.17
Our super servitors Srimatis Sureswari Didi and Sanatani Didi.
Jatindra Mohan Prabhu, Mahadevi Didi, Neelamani Prabhu and Kumari Devaki help in the kitchen with the preparations for the feast.
Our dear Vrinda Didi cooks Aloo tikkis in Ghee for the offering.
Samosas are prepared for the grain feast next day.
Jahnavi Devi Dasi is always helping with everything around the Ashram.
Radhika Didi making several preparations for the feast including ekadasi cheescake!.
Gauranga Potatoes, Cheese cake, Curd subji, Tomato chutney, Rice, Tamarind Chutney, Chapatis, Chidwa, Mango and Papaya Salsa and Sandesh.
Our young Sivani is our happy festival collector and goes around with the basket for service donations.
The devotees very happily honoured anukalpa!
Their Beautiful Lordships Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu!
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