This proves that FORM, comes from sound. And the Transcendental sound of Hare Krsna mantra is the greatest form producing sound vibration which will heal not only our gross physical bodies, minds, emotions but the very core reasons we are in this material world.
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After class, Vikas and family , for the pleasure of the Deities and vaisnavas, performed the pastime in play format of Nimai pandit repeatedly stealing the bhoga offerings of a traveling mendicant until finally He revealed Himself to the brahmana as his own worshipable Gopal Krsna Himself. It was very well done and everybody enjoyed it. Next festival maybe Dharmarupa and his family can do a pastime also...
And then as a grand finale before prasadam, we had everybody pulling the strings on those good old Japanese party popper fireworks in unision.
And now for the FEAST---Maybe one of these times, we will get somebody to take the pictures-but I know it wont be me...
Anyway we offered Gauranga Potatoes, Two kinds of rice, halava, Dahl, Pumpkin pakoras,plum chutney, Sak (Lord Gaura's favorite), Sweet rice, gulab Jamuns(and there are still some left over today) Buttermilk/ OJ nectar, malpura, Mac and cheese, rice krispies, butterscotch bars, orange juice, and an assortment of fruits and nuts on a tray. Both Vikas and Dharmarupas family brought some of the above preps.
It was one of the best festivals we have had to date as EVERYBODY left very happy...the chanting was exceptional...
All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Sri Caitanya Mahprabhu