Today is Diwali. It is considered a New Year in Krishna Conciousness. And tomorrow is Govardana Hill Puja when Krishna lifted this hill with just His pink finger at age 7 years old. Both stories behind these auspicious days are very interesting to me. I love the Diwali one as it was about Lord Rama returning home from exile. I don't know why I have such an attraction to Lord Rama. I love His pasttimes about how He rescued Sita, and how he destroyed Ravana with His bow and arrows. The story is just fascinating. Govardana Hill story reminds me of Noah's Ark from the Christian Bible. Krishna protected the residents of Vrndavana from the heavy rains for 7 days and 7 nights. Only difference is that Noah used an ark and stayed in it for 40 days and 40 nights. But the stories are still so similar.Here is a link to read more about Diwali and Govardana Hill.
Diwali/Govardana Puja
We have no set schedule today for Diwali but we do have a schedule for tomorrow I think. Varasana Swami is going to give a lecture tomorrow evening not sure what time unless he's doing one for tonight.
There are only a couple guests today. I had a hard time waking up this morning as my stomach was a bit upset but I'm better now. I still have four rounds to chant. I cleaned up the pujari room and took care of Tulasi. I still have to clean the women's ashram, make garlands, and if I have time organize the Lord's jewerly this afternoon. I think I'm going to save some service for the afternoon to keep me a little busy. :) I also have the Deity plate transfer tonight at 7pm and also Tulasi puja.
It's a rainy day today in New Vrndavan but what made me smile was seeing the cute peacocks outside. I love their eyes and they have such pretty colors. We have brown and white peacocks. Yesterday there were a bunch of them right outside the temple door peeking in. It was very cute. They had four babies with them too. Animals are my weakness. I love them. I've always loved animals since I was little. Mainly because my mother does too so it kind of stuck onto me with that.
I called my friend Dayal yesterday. It was so good to talk to him. I had sent him a letter with a couple pictures in it. Bhakta Max is still here in New Vrndavan. He is considering on staying permanantely but not right at the moment. It'd be nice if he does stay here permanantly.
Well gotta get ready for the festival.I'll try to have more later.
Hare Krishna
