Important note: The sunday program is starting earlier!!!!
We have a very special guest, S.B. Keshava swami. We are very happy that Maharaj could find time to visit our temple in Brussel. The program starts earlier because Maharaj also gives class later at the sunday feast in Antwerpen
10h Guru puja followed by Lecture. 12h break 12:30h sunday program 15:00h prasadam
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Hope you are doing well. Hereby we invite you this Sunday for the blessed association of His Holiness Bhakti Prabhava Swami.
Agenda: 13:30 Bhajans 14:00 Class by our special guest HH. Bhakti Prabhava Maharaj topic: The art of Chanting 15:00 Bhajans 15:30 Prasad
Your servants @ Brussels Bhakti Yoga center Oudergemlaan 197
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast on 24th of march ’24
On this Sunday feast we will glorify Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu trough Bhajan, reading pastimes and Bathing.
The feast will begin at 13h30 untill 18h. At 18h30 we will serve Prasadam.
If you want to make some offer to the Lord we have a donation box, any help, small or big is beautiful to help us in continuing to have programs together with you!
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast on 3th of march ’24
Following is the agenda:
13:30 bhajans 14:00 class by Dayal nitai Prabhu, topic: learning to further appreciate the absolute truth on the basis of bhagavad-gita as it is. 15:00 bhajans 15:30 Prasad
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast on 25th of february ’24
Following is the agenda:
13:30 bhajans 14:00 class by Raktambar Prabhu, topic: most merciful Lord Nityananda. 15:00 bhajans 15:30 Prasad
During this program, a couple of university students will be filming Raktambara prabhu and the altar for the duration of the kirtan and the lecture. They are doing a school project about Krishna consciousness and would like to have footage of kirtan. If you don’t mind appearing on camera, you can sit in the front half of the temple room. If you don’t want to appear on camera, you can sit in the back half, where you are guaranteed to not be in frame. In any case, since this is just for a school project, the footage will not be published and only the professor and other students will be able to view it. Let’s take this opportunity to share the Holy Name!
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast on 21th of januari ’24
Following is the agenda:
13u30: Bhajan
14u00: Class by Raktambar Prabhu: “The power of the Holy Name”: Prema Nama Sankirtan is the yuga dharma, what does this really mean? Will the holy name make our lives perfect, and if so, when and how? A discussion with quotes from Aindra prabhu’s book “The Heart of Transcendental Book Distribution”
We would like to invite you to this extraordinary day, The Anniversary of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita
The Gita was spoken by Lord Krishna Himself to His best friend Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, 5,000 years ago. The Bhagavad Gita, literally means “The Lord’s Song” and is understood as a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna but meant for the whole world’s benefit.
Together we will recite the translation of all 700 verses! Starting at 18:00 and will take at least 3 hours to complete.
This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed.
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast
Following is the agenda:
13:30 bhajan 14:00 class. Topic: Atmavat-manyate jagat: “Everyone thinks of others according to his own position”. And how it can helps us? By Dina Dayal Prabhu. 15:00 bhajans 15:30 Prasad
“In this Age of Kali there is no other means, no other means, no other means for self-realization than chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name of Lord Hari.” – Brihan-naradiya Purana
Hare Krishna dear devotees, sunday 3 December we have a Holyname day!
The disappearance day of Srila Prabhupada is observed by his followers by offering prayers to him and feeling his separation. Simultaneously, heartfelt gratitude is also expressed to please his divine grace and seek his blessings.
CC Madhya 8.248, Translation and Purport
The spiritual hankering and lamentation become manifested in the form of the thirst for the association of a pure devotee and the tears shed in their separation.
There is the following statement in the Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta (1.5.44):
“Out of all kinds of desirable things experienced in the life of a living entity, association with the devotees of the Lord is the greatest. When we are separated from a devotee even for a moment, we cannot enjoy happiness.”
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked, “Of all kinds of distress, what is the most painful?” Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya replied, “Apart from separation from the devotee of Kṛṣṇa, I know of no unbearable unhappiness.”.
(Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita Vol. 6)
November 14, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., in his room at the Krishna-Balaram Mandir in Vrindavana, Srila Prabhupada gave his final instruction by leaving this mortal world and going back to Godhead.
Ācārya means one who knows the purport of the sāstra, and he behaves himself according to the shastric regulative principle and teaches his disciple in that way. Ācārya means whose behavior, whose activities should be followed. That is called ācārya. Being the founder acarya of ISKCON, Srila Prabhupada continued teaching us with his own example.
“His departure was exemplary because his whole life was exemplary. His departure marked the completion of a lifetime of pure devotional service to Krishna. A few days before the end, Srila Prabhupada had said he was instructing as far as he could, and his secretary had added, “You are the inspiration.” “Yes,” Srila Prabhupada had replied, “that I shall do until the last breathing.”
Srila Prabhupada’s departure was glorious because he remained in perfect Krishna consciousness, chanting and hearing the holy names of Krishna.”
The story goes that Hanuman was sent by Rama to Ayodhya the day before Rama’s arrival as prearranged with Bharat to let the residents of Ayodhya know how Sita and Rama and all Their retinue were returning. This was five days before Diwali, and after the Vijaya dasami (victory of Rama ) celebration. THE STORY BEHIND “DIWALI” King Dashrath ruled the rich and prosperous city of Ayodhya. He had three wives and Kaikayi was his favourite. She saved his life in a war at a very crucial time. Dashrath granted her two favours for saving his life. Dashrath had four sons. Rama, the oldest, was everybody’s favourite. He was married to the beautiful and devoted Sita. Just before Ram’s coromation, Kaikayi reminded Dashrath of her two favors. She told him to crown Bharat as king and to banish Ram to the jungle for fourteen years. Her wishes were granted. The old king Dashrath later died of a broken heart. After a few years in the forest, Sita was lured by the demon king Ravana. Rama, with the help of a monkey general, Hanuman, rescued Sita and defeated Ravana. After fourteen years in exile Ram and Sita and returned to Ayodhya. It is in Their honor that “Diwali” is celebrated. “Diwali” signifies the victory of good over evil. Today in India for Diwali all the shops are decorated brightly. Many people make “rangoli” in their house or outside. They are filled to capacity in this festive season. Everybody buys new things and decorates their homes. People visit their friends and relatives and give them sweets. On Diwali friends come over for the whole day and relatives come and go. Everyone has a wonderful time celebrating the return of Sita and Rama. Thus Diwali has become a day when all the sad things of the past are forgotten and happy times are remembered.
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DIWALI FESTIVAL: 10th October. 1968, (Letter from Shrila Prabhupada to Hamsadutta dasa written from Seattle., Letters book Vol 1. p.549.) Diwali ceremony can be observed in the temple by illuminating 100’s of candles, indifferent parts of the temple, and offering a special Prasad to the Deity. This ceremony was observed by the inhabitants of Ayodhya, the Kingdom of Lord Ramachandra, while Lord Ramachandra was out of His Kingdom due to His 14 years banishment by the order of His father. His younger step-brother Bharat, took charge f the Kingdom and the day on which Lord Ramachandra took back the charge again from His brother, and seated on the throne, this is observed as Diwali, and Deepabali. Deepabali means the same thing – Deepa means candles, and bali means numerous. When numerous candles are lighted it is called Deepabali. In India, this Deepavali function is celebrated in a special auspicious occassion. This Deepabali function can be observed on 21st October, and Prasad can be distributed on 22nd October, during daytime, which is known as Govardhan Puja and Annakuta Ceremony. In India, in all Vaishnava temples, this ceremony is observed and 100’s of people are given prasadam according to the capacity of the temple. So I understand that last year the Deepabali ceremony was held in the temple, and there was collection of $130.00. So you can do the needful. Hope you are all well. Your Ever Well Wisher. A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami.
You are kindly invited to the upcoming Sunday feast.
Following is the agenda –
13:30 bhajan 14:00 class on Govardhan hill by Vrindaranya Priya dasa 15:30 Damodarastakam 16:00 Prasad
For the pleasure of Govardhan hill, please feel free to cook something at home (according to Gaudiya Vaisnava standard) and bring it with you to offer to Giriraj at the program!
Kartik, also known as the month of Damodara, is a month for deepening one’s love for Krishna.
It is considered by devotees of Krishna to be the holiest month of the year.
During this month, devotees make extra vows, perform extra spiritual activities, and generally worship Krishna in His form as a young boy, Damodara, who was once bound at the waist by His mother, Yashoda, as a punishment for His mischievous childhood pastimes.
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, We hope you are doing well. We hereby invite you to the Sunday feast to discuss the goal of Krishna consciousness. Following is the agenda –
13:30 Bhajans 14:00 Discussion on “the goal of Krishna consciousness” by HG Raktambar Prabhu 15:00 Kirtan 15:30 Prasad
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, We welcome you to the Sunday feast to know more about previous acaryas (predecessor spiritual teachers) with HG Raktambar Prabhu.
Dear Devotees, Here is an opportunity to spread the glorious Holy name of Lord , Harinam @ Brussels. It will take place on 04th October with the divine association of HH Trivikrama Swami. Please find more information in the attachment.
harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā
“ ‘In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy, the only means of deliverance is the chanting of the holy names of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way.’ ”
Dear Devotees, We are delighted to inform you that this weekend we will be blessed by the association of His Holiness Dhirsanta Maharaj!! Following is the agenda –
Saturday (23/09): 11:30 bhajan and class 14:00 prasad
Sunday (24/09): 11:00 initiations 12:00 bhajan and class 14:00 bhajans 15:30 prasad
Hare Krishna Dear devotees, We hope you are doing well! We welcome you to the coming Sunday feast where we will dive into the Holy names in its variegated forms. Please see the agenda below-
11:30 Japa 13:30 Guru Puja 14:00 bhajans 17:30 Prasad
Dear Devotees, Hope you enjoyed the Janmastami celebrations in Radhadesh last Sunday. Now is the time to gear up for celebrating it in Brussels Bhakti Yoga center. Here is the invitation for you with the following agenda :
19:00 Bhajan and Krishna Katha on the appearance of the Lord 20:30 Puja, kirtan and offering of flower petals 21:00 Srila Prabhupada Katha 22:00 end with sweet prasad
Hope to see you there.
Your servants @ Brussels Bhakti Yoga center Oudergemlaan 197
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Hope you are doing well. Hereby we invite you this Sunday for the blessed association of His Holiness Bhakti Prabhava Swami.
Agenda: 13:30 Bhajans 14:00 Class by Bhakti Prabhava Maharaj (Bhagavad-Gita 5.16 Transcendental Knowledge Reveals Everything) 15:00 Bhajans 15:30 Prasad
Your servants @ Brussels Bhakti Yoga center Oudergemlaan 197
Last Sunday, we had again a blissful Sunday feast! Almost 2 hours of Japa meditation followed by 3 hours of Kirtan! Coming Sunday we will repeat this again, hope to meet you at our centre
The kirtan will be interspersed with some nectar drops from the celebrated 15th chapter of Bhagavad Gita and Srila Prabhupada’s commentary on it.
Agenda: 12:30 Japa 13:30 Guru Puja. 14:00 Bhajans
16:30 Prasad
harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā Translation: “ ‘In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy, the only means of deliverance is the chanting of the holy names of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way.’ ”
Dear devotees, We invite you to the coming Sunday feast to absorb in the Holy names with the association of like minded persons. Please see below the details.
Hare Krishna dear devotees, We hope you are doing well! We welcome you to the coming Sunday feast where we will dive into the Holy names by singing bhajans.
We hope that you are doing well. Hereby we would like to invite you to this Sunday feast to delve into discussions on Bhagavad Gita. Details are as follows –
Topic : Bhagavad-Gita as it is chapter 15 verse 16 Speaker: HG Dayal Nitai Prabhu
Agenda: 13:30 Bhajan. 14:00 Class 15:00 Kirtan 15:30 Prasadam meal
Your servants @, Brussels Bhakti Yoga Center Oudergemlaan 197
This Saturday you are invited to join in the Amsterdam Rath Yatra ( starting 1245, details are in the image below). And exceptionally there won’t be a Sunday feast this week. Hope to see you soon.
Hare Krishna.
Your servants @, Brussels Bhakti Yoga Center Oudergemlaan 197
We warmly invite you to our coming Sunday feast. Where we will focus mainly on the Maha mantra.
iti ṣoḍaśakaṁ nāmnāṁ kali-kalmaṣa-nāśanam nātaḥ parataropāyaḥ sarva-vedeṣu dṛśyate “After searching through all the Vedic literature one cannot find a method of religion more sublime for this age than the chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa.”
11:30 Japa mantra meditation for two hours. 13:30 Guru puja + Bhajans 16:00 Prasadam.
Your servants @, Brussels Bhakti Yoga Center Oudergemlaan 197
As we continue meeting on Sunday ro associate with the like minded people for enhancing our spiritual practices, this time we have the opportunity to dive into divine songs of acaryas.
A note from the Speaker –
Faith, taste and devotion are contagious. Somehow try to get a share. Dip into the treasure house of the songs and teachings of our predecessor acaryas (saintly teachers).Rekindling the fire of our dormant love of God.
Topic : Borrowing strength from the stalwarts in bhakti
Speaker: Janmastami Prabhu
Agenda:
13:30 Bhajan.
14:00 Class
15:00 Kirtan
15:30 Prasadam meal
Your servants @, Brussels Bhakti Yoga Center Oudergemlaan 197
Dear Devotees, We hope you are well and could take part in the Rath yatra of Sri Jagannath last Saturday. Continuing the momentum, we would hear about who is Sri Jagannath and what is the rath yatra all about. So we welcome you to this Sunday feast –
Topic : Sri Jagannath & Rath yatra Speaker: Uttam Gaur Hari das
Agenda: 13:30 Bhajan. 14:00 Class 15:00 Kirtan 15:30 Prasadam meal
Your servants @, Brussels Bhakti Yoga Center Oudergemlaan 197