This Friday at 'Hare Krishna Fridays' we will be having an evening in preparation to celebrate 'Janmashtami' on Monday 26th August.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance anniversary of Krishna, the Supreme Person. He's not "born" like we are—He comes and goes as He likes—but He appears here to please His devotees, rid the earth of ignorance, and give devotees pastimes to meditate upon.
"His pastime of janma, birth, occurred on the ashtami, eighth day of the waning moon in the lunar month of Hrishikesh. Janmashtami is one of the world's biggest spiritual festivals, and is observed by followers of many faiths. For Krishna devotees, Janmashtami is a day of non-stop chanting, cooking, worship of Krishna in His Deity form, and fasting until midnight, when a grand feast is served." (Excerpt from Krishna.com)
We will have a short drama recounting Krishna's appearance, some discussions and ofcourse, Kirtan (chanting with musical instruments) -the most effective method of self-realisation for this age- and finish with a Veggie/Vegan Spiritual Feast.
We look forward to seeing you there!
BMECP centre, near to the rear of Brighton's train station - 10 Fleet St, Brighton, BN1 4ZE.
Map of the venue HERE
Time 19.00-22.00
Admission Free (Donations welcome)
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