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Sacred Krishna Janmashtami Day on 16th
August 2006
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Kumari Somashekhari explained
the meaning of the dances |
In the Bhagavad-Gita, it is the
all-knowing Lord Krishna who tells Arjuna: "You are Dear
to Me."; this statement of affection and truth enabled
Arjuna to surrender to the Lord in order to realize the
Ultimate Purpose of Life and beyond. The advent of such
Divinity in the form of Lord Krishna is celebrated all
over India on Krishna Janmashtami Day.
Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas
observed this holy occasion in grand style at the
Omkarananda Kamakshi Devi temple beginning in the
morning of 16th August, 2006. Balaji Abhishek Puja was
offered to Lord Krishna by the temple priests;
devotional recitals of Vishnu Sahasra Nama Parayan and
Arati followed, infusing in all participants a
heart-felt love and appreciation for Lord Krishna.
Prasad distributed to all in attendance concluded the
morning services.
In the evening, words of
welcome were extended to all by Swami Vishveshwarananda
Maharaj, who felt that Krishna Janmashtami, a special
day of the eternal culture of India, is strongly
vibrating with the presence of Lord Krishna.
The boundless beauty of the
Lord which is so lightful, should be remembered not only
today, but for all the time. This Light should become so
strong, that it emerges in our heart, and we slowly
should sink into this timeless beauty of this eternal
Light.
Swamiji further said: "Let us
also express our deep thanks to Gurudev Paramahamsa
Omkarananda Saraswati, whose blessings, grace and
sacrifice are the essence to realize all these glorious
works of our Ashram."
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The Chief Guest, Acharya Balkrishnaji, awards
the children
for their beautiful performances |
The Chief Guest, most revered
Shri Balakrishnaji, the Secretary General of Patanjali
Yoga Peeth, gave brief accounts of the life and
teachings of Lord Krishna, in which he emphasized the
phenomenon of creation and the descent of consciousness
in various names and forms. The Chief Guest impressed
upon the audience the reason for Lord Krishna’s Divine
Form; he said "the whole purpose of the Krishna Avatar
is to make you all realize that you are a part of Him."
The devotional activities
continued with the bhakti dance performance by Kumari
Somashekhari and her dance students; everyone was
appreciative of such magnificent cosmic gifts expressed
by the dancers.
Miss Sangeeta Adhikary
compared the function most competently.
Krishna Naivedyam and Prasad
ended the sacred ceremonies; the divine vibration were
lingering long after the event was over.
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