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10 July 2008 – 14 July 2008

Day 7, Thursday, 10/07/08

Gurudev attended the full morning program, and sat at a class given by Raghava Pundit Prabhu. Raghava Pundit apologized for speaking in the presence of Gurudev, and even asked Gurudev to speak in his place. Gurudev wouldn’t hear of it, saying, “I have come to hear.” In so many ways He reminded me of Srila Prabhupada, who would often ask his disciples to read to him from his books, or would even get them to give class. Read the rest of this entry »

07 July 2008 – 09 July 2008

Day 4, Monday, 07/07/08

Gurudev joined Rohininandan and I in the lounge at about 6am. We watched as Gurudev began to worship Giriraj. Except for the ringing of the tiny bell, there was complete silence in the house. It was a precious moment… Read the rest of this entry »

Phoenix Ratha Yatra – 04 July 2008 – 06 July 2008

Day 1, Friday, 04/07/08

Asha, Prana Priya and I arrived at the airport well before time to fetch Gurudev. By some good fortune, the security personnel allowed me to enter the airport “inner sanctum” to assist Gurudev. He was pulling His orange hand-luggage along and busy finding a trolley when I first saw Him. I immediately offered my obeisances. I heard a gasp and a some murmurs in isiZulu from the security lady, wondering why I was bowing down to my father! Gurudev was in good spirits (as always) and returned my smile as I garlanded Him. I inquired about His health, and the trip. He said that He was fine. We spoke for a while as we waited for His big bag. As we walked into the busy terminal, we saw Asha and Prana Priya waiting to greet Gurudev. The airport was thronging with people who had flown in from all over the country for the July Handicap, a very prestigious horseracing event. This didn’t stop these devotees from offering their respectful obeisances to their spiritual master. Read the rest of this entry »

Videos of Durban Ratha Yatra

5 videos of the Durban Ratha Yatra

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