This Sunday, May 18th, we will meet with HH Bhakti Prabhava Swami.

HH Bhakti Prabhava Swami

Maharaj is highly knowledgeable and deeply versed in the scriptures. He teaches Bhakti-Shastri and Vaibhav courses. You can read more about him on the ISKCON leaders’ website: https://iskconleaders.com/bhakti-prabhava-swami/.

Time: Sunday, May 18th, 10 AM

Meeting Program:

• 10:00 AM Kirtan
• 10:30 AM Lecture on BG 6.6 “The Mind, your best friend or your greatest enemy”
• 11:30 AM Kirtan
• Noon Prasadam

If possible, please come in Vaishnava attire (sari/dhoti).

Please help with cleaning the premises after the program.

Bring vegetarian dishes prepared according to Vaishnava standards .

Please try not to be late .

If you would like to attend the meeting, write to our email: info@torontoyatra.ca for more information.

Come, association with sadhus is always very beneficial for spiritual development!

Hare Krishna

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These small brass deities were originally installed in Montreal and were worshiped by Srila Prabhupada himself. In fact, these were the first deities where Srila Prabhupada showed his disciples how to worship Radha-Krishna. This happened in 1968.

In 1971, Labunglatika mataji, a resident of the Montreal temple, made an unexpected decision that would shape the history of the Toronto temple. She felt a deep attachment to the small brass Deities of Radha and Krishna placed on the altar of the Montreal temple. Her young son, Dwarakadisha, was studying in a gurukula in New Vrindavan. She decided to bring the Deities as a birthday gift for her 5-year-old son in West Virginia.

One morning at 5 o’clock, Labunglatika mataji took the deities from the altar with Their ornaments, clothes, and crowns and caught a train to Toronto.

When the devotees in Montreal discovered the loss, they were astounded and outraged. It was an unthinkable act — they immediately contacted the Toronto temple and raised the alarm: “Stop her! She has abducted Radha Krishna!”

Jagadisha prabhu, the temple president in Toronto, was faced with a difficult dilemma. By the time the call reached him, the deities had already arrived in Toronto. They were installed deities — what was the correct course of action? Seeking guidance, he reached out to Srila Prabhupada, the spiritual leader and founder of ISKCON.

After listening to the situation, Srila Prabhupada responded calmly and decisively: “Radha Krishna want to be in Toronto.”

With those words, the matter was settled. The deities were officially installed on the altar in Toronto, and Their Lordships have been worshiped there ever since.

What initially seemed like an act of impulsive devotion turned into a divine arrangement, illustrating that the will of the Lord transcends human plans. Today, Their presence in Toronto continues to inspire and bless the devotees who come to seek Their grace.

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Dear devotees and friends,

We warmly invite you to the festival dedicated to the appearance of Lord Nityananda – the ocean of mercy and love! This day is filled with special spiritual energy, and we are delighted to spend it with you in collective chanting, listening, and association.

Date: February 9

Location: Toronto Temple

Celebration Program:

12:30 – Kirtan – opening our hearts with the chanting of the Holy Names

13:00 – Abhisheka – bathing the Deities with prayers and mantras

14:00 – Nityananda-katha – inspiring stories about the boundless mercy of the Lord

15:00 – Gaura-arati + kirtan – immersing in the divine atmosphere

16:00 – Prasadam

Special guest of the festival – Kalakantha Prabhu!

An initiating spiritual teacher of ISKCON and a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, he visits Toronto only once or twice a year. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to receive his association on this special day!

If possible, please come in Vaishnava attire (sari/dhoti)

Bring sweets, baked goods (prepared according to Vaishnava standards), or fruits for offering There is a lot of service to be done, and we need your help with preparations – please participate – write to us – info@torontoyatra.ca

Let this day be an opportunity for us to remind ourselves of the infinite mercy of Lord Nityananda and to feel the joy of spiritual association!

We eagerly await your presence!

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This Sunday, May 19, 2024, our yatra will once again have a special, extended Sunday program. We will be meeting with H.G. Bhakti Prabhava Swami.

Bhakti Prabhava Swami is an outstanding leader and teacher of ISKCON. Having been initiated in 1998, he has served in various positions, including secretary of the European RGB and the Global GBC Body. Swami is known for his scholarly achievements, having earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in the study of religion, and he teaches Bhakti-Shastri and Bhakti-Vaibhava courses. Maharaja possesses great erudition and deep knowledge of the shastras.

His contributions to ISKCON’s administrative and educational frameworks are significant, and he’s respected for his international preaching and seminars. Bhakti Prabhava Swami’s dedication to spiritual leadership and Vedic education continues to inspire many within the ISKCON community. You can read more about Maharaja on the ISKCON Leaders website.

The lecture will be on the topic “The Life Style of a Sadhu” (in English).

Time: Sunday, May 19, 10 AM

Location: Toronto Theosophical Society: 792 Glencairn Ave, North York

Please try not to be late and, as always, bring prasadam prepared according to the Vaishnava standards

Come, communication with a sadhu is always very favorable for spiritual development!

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Date: Sunday, April 21st
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Theosophical Society Toronto

Bhaktimarga Swami is a well-known spiritual leader in North America with a fantastic personality. His wisdom, warmth, and great sense of humor make every interaction with him a joyful and enlightening experience.
During this special event, Bhaktimarga Swami will be sharing his insights on the topic “Just Adjust”. We can speculate that the conversation will go about how to be a spiritualist in this materialistic world. Bhaktimarga Swami’s speeches are always inspiring and engaging.
Although Bhaktimarga Swami is based in Toronto, he rarely stays “home,” traveling worldwide with his preaching programs. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from him live!

The event begins at 10:00 am with Vedic music and mantras, followed by Bhaktimarga Swami’s insightful talk and an interactive Q&A session. Then, we’ll have a short kirtan session, followed by a flavorous vegetarian feast and friendly heart-to-hearts.

BHAKTIMARGA SWAMI, born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, is also known as THE WALKING MONK for having trekked FOUR TIMES across Canada. Keeping with the spirit of pilgrimage, he also crossed the USA, Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and the Fiji Islands. Documentation of his Canadian walks is found in two films: The Longest Road, by the National Film Board of Canada, and Walking: The Lessons of the Road, by Michael Oesch.

As a youth, Bhaktimarga Swami was a student of fine arts, but took to the life of a Hare Krishna monk at age 20 in 1973.  Although pursuing monastic ways, he maintains artistic expression through several mediums. As a playwright, he produces and directs avant-garde productions based on themes from the Vedic epics of India.  Wherever he travels, he engages talented local youth as the productions’ actors, dancers, choreographers, and technical crews.
During the pandemic, live theater wasn’t an option, so Bhaktimarga Swami took to creating two short films – Grandsire and The Embassy that garnered several international film awards.
In 2022 Swami released his highly-anticipated first publication, The Saffron Path: Trekking the Globe with The Walking Monk, detailing his adventures and insights as an international marathon walker.
The Walking Monk is also an instructor of bhakti yoga, a leader of musical mantra meditation called kirtan, and a speaker on the science of the self-based on the ancient teachings of the Gita.

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We will celebrate Diwali on Sunday, November 12th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The temple will be open during the day for darshan (see the schedule on the picture). The history of Diwali goes back to ancient times, when the inhabitants of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Ramachandra. Lord Rama was in exile, away from His kingdom, for many years. The joyful day – when He finally returned, is celebrated as Diwali, or Dipavali. The inhabitants of Ayodhya lit many lamps to welcome Lord Ramachandra home (“dipa” means candles, and “vali” means numerous).

We will also celebrate Govardhana Puja on Monday, November 13th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

In the times of Lord Krishna, the residents of Vrindavan worshiped King Indra, the demigod in charge of rain for the crops. Once, young Krishna convinced the residents to worship Govardhan Hill instead of King Indra, because it was the land of the hill that gave grass for the cows and bulls, who grazed and then gave milk. Thus, the hill should be honored. King Indra became angry and sent huge storms as a punishment. Lord Krishna calmly lifted Govardhan Hill with his little finger, to provide shelter for the residents of Vrindavan. After seven days of continuous storms and rains, King Indra surrendered and begged forgiveness from Lord Krishna. He realized his true position as a servant of Lord Krishna. A replica of Govardhan Hill will be built in the Toronto temple to worship Lord Krishna as the one who could lift and hold Govardhan Hill. Traditionally, various dishes are offered in this ceremony, and devotees perform parikrama – a circumambulation of the replica of Govardhan Hill.

Devotees can also bring edible offerings (it is important that they are 100% vegetarian and do not contain onion, garlic or mushrooms); offerings must be brought before 6:30 pm.

This festival is often called the “festival of food”, so don’t miss this magnificent feast!

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