Newsletter July 2024
Dear friends of Goloka Dhama,
As we are starting to write this article the roses started blooming beautifully, apple trees are full of growing fruits, the air is clean and when the sun occasionally comes out everyone feels happy. We are very grateful to be able to experience this spiritual peace and atmosphere of dedicated service to Their Sweet Lordships daily, and for all the inspiring community of devotees.
Soon a new green house for Tulasi Devi will be here. After many years of devoted service, our Tulasi plants will have a proper space with lots of light, and many other things so that her growth improves. Also, the new prasadam room is developing nicely. Many devotees will be coming in the future and we are very happy that they will have more space and comfort while honouring Prasadam and associating with each other. But that’s not all either, the foundation for a new place for fire ceremonies and also for a new small Shiva temple are already manifesting.
In other words, with the upcoming summer many things will be changing for the better. July will give us an opportunity to spend more time outside in the garden, to prepare ourselves and meditate on many service opportunities so that when the busy August comes along with all its beautiful festivals and events we will all be fully energised.
With our gratitude for your support and wishing to all of you a very pleasant summer, on the behalf of the community
your servant Madhava-priya devi dasi
July
I opened my wings
and I learned to fly for You, for You.
I felt insignificant
and I embraced my soul for You, for You.
I took my heart
and made it soft like flowers for You, for You.
I found my tears
and turned them into pearls for You, for You.
I received the message of love with an arrow of mercy
and I wrote a poem for You, for You.
I carried the water from the river
every day again and again
and I smiled for You, for You.
I know that You know.
I feel what You feel.
I am a butterfly on Your hand for a moment
and then…gone.
Madhava-priya devi dasi 22.7.2023
Review by one of our work-aways on the Internet:
I had the chance to be part of the Hare Krishna community during the month of July/2023. It was one of the best experiences of my life, where I learned a lot about a new way of life and
philosophy, as well as about myself. I also had the chance to live and get to know people from all around the world! The food was vegetarian and really tasty!
The work consisted of gardening, cleaning and cooking! Olena was always available letting the volunteers know the tasks we needed to complete as well as supporting us whenever needed! I felt
really recharged after this experience and until today I appreciate it deeply! Thank you very much for all!
Caterine
Upcoming events:
- 3rd - 13th July Visit of Mother Narayani
- 4th - 18th July Visit of Govinda dasi
- 11th - 14th July Vyasa Puja celebrations of the disciples of H.H. Bhakti-Bhusana Swami
- 03rd - 12th August Pandava Senas
- 10th - 12th August European Bus Tour
- 10th August Ratha Yatra with H.H. Sacinandana Swami
- 23rd - 27th August Janmastami Festival with H.H. Sacinandana Swami
- 11th September Radhastami
- 28th December 2024 - 1st January 2025 Sangamela with H.H. Sacinandana Swami
"The art of focusing one's attention on the Supreme and giving one's love to Him is called Krishna consciousness.“
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
