Sweet Rice in the Moonlight

Last Saturday was Krsna Rasayatra and the last day of Kartik. I was remembering the first day of Kartik, and the amazing experience I had that first night in Vrindavan.
Many of us had heard that there was to be a special ‘moonlit’ darshan of Sri Radha Raman that evening, so piling into an auto [...]

Belated Blogging Birthday

Yesterday I realised it’s been just over a year that I’ve been writing this blog. Probably less if you take out the time I’ve spent travelling – but I’m not fussed

I just wanted to say thankyou to everyone that reads what I’ve been writing. I appreciate your comments and support so much and [...]

Dear Departed Souls

Today was the funeral of Sanjaya prabhu, who passed away nine days ago. It was a very sad event, but also wonderful to see so many devotees in our community come together to pay their respects and honour such a dedicated devotee. Flower offerings in the shape of swans, lotuses and Bhagavatams were placed [...]

Good Advice

The evening I left Vrindavan, I rushed to see the deities and offer my final Kartik lamp, then went to Srila Prabhupada’s samadhi for the last time. I stood in front of his giant golden murti, looking at his sober expression and saying a silent prayer for something undefined, when some words appeared in my [...]

Vrindavan

At university this week I have been sitting through my lectures, trying to pay attention, but mostly failing. I’m beginning to realise that maybe coming back to England is not the end of the experience, but the second part of the blessing. Feeling separation from Vrindavan draws me closer to Krsna in my mind and [...]