There was gurupuja in Gada building today morning. After gurupuja, Guru
Maharaja did vidyaramba ceremony to two kids. One small boy and one little
girl. The boy was crying so much and didn’t want to hold the chalk. But the
girl was little grown up and so she was cooperating while Guru Maharaja held
her hand with a small stick and made her to write Hare Krsna mantra
imprinted in the turmeric powder on a plate. Haribol!
Around 8am Guru Maharaja came to Gada kitchen in front of Jagannatha
Baladeva and Subhadra Deities to give initiation to 3 candidates and one
devotee for shelter. They are from Bangalore. These devotees had booked
their tickets long before the initiation dates were announced for 22nd
august. They were not sure if they would receive initiation. Krishna and
Guru Maharaja seemed to have reciprocated with their strong desire to
receive initiation.
Bhadra Charu prabhu who is one of our senior devotees in Mayapur did the
fire sacrifice. Originally Guru Maharaja suggested to do this ceremony in
front of Gaura Nitai in Bhajan Kutir but after discussing with Jps care
takers and Bhadra Charu prabhu it was arranged in front of Jagannatha
Deities in Gada building. Guru Maharaja was in Gada prasad hall for gurupuja
and after initiation ceremony he would be doing his pool theraphy which is
right next to the kitchen.
When Revati mataji was saying her four regulative principles she didn’t
mention no intoxication. She and her husband just said no coffee and tea.
They are 50+ . Guru Maharaja immediately responded that it is even beyond
their thinking to mention it 🙂
A devotee from Hong Kong by name Sukarttiki Radha dd has come from Hong
Kong, China. She was recently initiated during the last ceremony held in
Mayapur through online. We had sent her initiation beads by courier but she
didn’t get it before she came to Mayapur. Today is her birthday and she was
so happy to receive the beads directly from Guru Maharaja.
After the initiation and prasadam Guru Maharaja went to the pool next to
Gada kitchen where he does his pool therapy. Guru Maharaja does gym therapy
and pool therapy on alternative days.
You can view pictures at http://jpsoupdates.blogspot.com
Your humble servant,
Ratnavali dd