Family Day at Bukit Jalil
Posted by iskconklnews on June 5, 2009
By Bhaktin Satte
HARE KRSNA
ALL GLORIES TO GURU AND GUARANGA.
ALL GLORIES TO SRILA PRABHUPADA!!!
The Family Day on the 24th.May 2009 started with beautiful cool morning since it had rained the night before after a long spell of dry weather.
About 200 hundred devotees gathered at Bukit Jalil around 8.30am. The morning Srimad Bhagavatam class by HH. BVV Narasimha Maharaja added an extra spiritual flavor. Maharaja primarily spoke about the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam and its importance in our lives. Then Srila Prabhupada guru puja by HH Narasimha Maharaj was conducted and a lively kirtan took place with devotees chanting and dancing in ecstasy going round the park and distributing the Holy Names freely.
Since it was “Potluck” arrangement the devotees whole heartedly prepared an array of delicious dishes for prasadam. This really goes to show the love and the spirit of togetherness in our congregation following in line with teachings of our acharyas. The devotees had a hearty breakfast prasad after the kirtan to their satisfaction.
A number of entertaining games were lined up for the children, matajis and prabhus by the organizing committee. Almost all who were present took part in the games. The prabhus were seen having a wonderful time with their games. The prabhus took part in host of games which included kabaddi, football, tug-of-war and balancing acts with spoons in the mouth. As HG Ravi Locan Prabhu mentioned the rule of the games was to break all the rules.
The matajis too seemed to be really enjoying with with the tug-of-war game. Young, old and middle age, all took part in it. The matajis game ended with the fun filled musical chairs. Even the children too were having their own set of games lined up for them by the Gokul Garden teachers. The children thoroughly enjoyed the treasure hunt.
As HG Amrita Guarangi matagi mentioned, the most important thing in outing like this is the bonding, congregation getting closer, knowing one another as well enjoying the games and prasadam. A brother and sister team who also contributed a special Bengali sabji from Gauradesh Group conveyed they really enjoyed themselves.
As the day progressed and sun was right overhead the weather became really hot. We had a short Kirtan and the prizes were given to the lucky winners who participated in the games.
Lunch Prasadam was served around 1 pm which everyone relished after all the games. The special treat of ice-cream which was kindly sponsored by Bhakta Kuna and family was a welcome sight in the hot weather especially for the children.
All in all it was a wonderful and eventful day everyone enjoyed, bonded together and carried blissful moments in their hearts. The spirit of togetherness prevailed which pleases Srila Prabhupada and it forms a conducive environment to practice Krishna Consciousness together as a big family.
