Most Auspicious Turning Point

On Saturday 3 May 2008, the most auspicious ceremony was held at Riga, Latvia's Hare Krishna temple. Two devotees were initiated by me and two devotees received formal shelter from me. The new initiates were Guru Das, owner of two of Latvia's leading radio stations, and Damodar Das, his highly trusted assistant. Vita, the wife of Guru Das, and Madhuri both took formal shelter, the preliminary step to initiation. It was a celebration of great spiritual bliss for everyone--initiates and the temple room full of guests alike. The atmosphere reverberated with cheers of joy when I gave the initiates their new names and formally accepted them as my disciples. The ancient Vedic fire sacrifice ceremony (agni hotra yajna) performed in conjunction with the initiation created an awe-inspiring atmosphere. This initiation ceremony marks the most auspicious turning point for those who have taken initiation and for those who are preparing for initiation.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

May 3, 2008--Initiation Ceremony in Riga, Latvia

Vita Takes Formal Shelter:Sankarshan Das Initiation Ceremony

Madhuri Takes Formal Shelter:Sankarshan Das Initiation Ceremony

Guru Das Accepts Initiation:Sankarshan Das Initiation Ceremony

Damodar Das Accepts Initiation:Sankarshan Das Initiation Ceremony

Fire Sacrifice Ceremony:Sankarshan Das Initiation Ceremony

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: New Form in the Spiritual World?

When we go back to Krishna on His Goloka Vrindavan planet in the spiritual world do we get a different form or do we remain in the same form as we have right now?.

Hare Krishna

Nikhil

Answer: Yes, an Amazing Transcendental Form

The form you have now is simply a covering, a garment, that is being worn over your actual spiritual form. When you re-enter the spiritual sky you will leave your material form behind and be manifested only in your spiritual form. The forms in this world are imperfect, in that they are subjected to birth, death, old age, and disease. But the forms in the spiritual world experience no such impediments. They are eternal, ever-youthful, full of bliss, and full of knowledge. Why drive an old junk car when you can drive a brand new Rolls Royce instead?

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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