Here are some thoughts that I meditated upon during my pilgrimage to Mayapur. I will elaborate on them over time as I research the modern and scriptural perspectives on this issue:
The apparent environmental crisis is a spiritual wake up call. It is a result of our excessive exploitation of the planet and its inhabitants to [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Wake up call
Posted in Environment, Cows and Karma on November 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
3600 devotees and going strong
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Mayapur Yatra 2007 is a record-breaker for Radhanath Maharaj yatras. 3600 registrants for the 12 day spiritual excursion. The logistics are immense however seasoned organizers from the Chowpatty community have ensured a smooth experience as possible for all. Of course occasional irritations like long lines for darshan and prasadam but all part of the austerity [...]
Haribol Airways
Posted in Just some stuff on November 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The final leg of a long journey was a domestic flight from Mumbai to Calcutta with our senior godbrother and godsister, Srikrishnachaitanya prabhu and Isvari Mataji . The domestic airport here has undergone major renovations and now a first-class airport. The rise of the Indian economy has bolstered domestic travel and spending, increasing the demand [...]
Getting Ready for Pilgrimage
Posted in Just some stuff, Uncategorized on November 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
My wife and I started planning for our yatra (pilgrimage) to the very holy place of Mayapur 6 months ago. She being eager to visit her home country for first time since marriage and myself eager for a vacation, saw Mayapur yatra as the ideal arrangement of the Lord. The annual yatra is lead by [...]