Radhastami, The Divine Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani.
radhe jaya jaya madhava-dayite
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damodara-rati-vardhana-vese
hari-niskuta-vrnda-vipinese
vrsabhanu-dadhi-nava-sasi-lekhe
lalita-sakhi guna-ramita-visakhe
karunam kuru mayi karuna-bharite
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radhe jaya jaya madhava-dayite
The sacred day known as Sri Radha Ashtami marks the divine appearance of Radha. The Vedic literatures state, Srimati Radharani is the universal Mother of all living entities. She is also the pleasure potency of Lord Krishna. The pleasure potency of Krishna, known as “Hladini shakti” in Sanskrit, refers to the internal energy of Krishna, Srimati Radharani, Who increases the transcendental pleasure of Lord Krishna.
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The bond between Lord Krishna and Radha is regarded as the deepest and most sacred ever known. It is believed that Radha and Krishna are one soul, inseparable and united. Devotees who honor Radharani receive blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.
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Sri Radha Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra. Devotees observe a fast until noon and offer prayers, seeking Krishna’s grace. Please join us and enrich our celebration and strengthen the bonds of our spiritual family.
When: Saturday, 07 Sep 2024, 11 AM
Where: ISKCON of Richmond
Schedule ​
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Kirtan
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Japa Meditation
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Krishna Katha/Lecture by HH Hanumat Presaka Maharaj
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Aarti ceremony with chanting & dancing
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Free Vegetarian Feast