Fwd: Fw: Retreat on "The Divine & Demoniac Within" with HH Bhakti Rasmrita Swami

[Kanika Jetmalani]

Hare krishna,

Please find attached the information of upcoming retreat with His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami.

Dont miss the chance to receive the causeless mercy and association of Maharaj. 

Unfortunately, I will be on my much awaited travel trip and will miss it this year. 

Haribol,

kanika

On Tuesday, 4 February 2014 8:09 PM, Divya Asseem <brs.div...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,

 

ISKCON Sydney is delighted to invite you to a getaway for two (2) days with His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami on “The Divine & Demonic Within”.

 

1. Details

 

Date	19th & 20th April 2014 (Easter Saturday & Sunday)
Venue	Baden-Powel Scout Centre, Pomona Street, Pennant Hills  NSW  2120

 

2. Who is this Getaway for?

 

 If you have asked yourself any of the questions below, then we highly recommend this getaway:

 

·   Why do I get jealous when someone else succeeds?

·   Why do I lose my patience when things don’t go my way?

·   Why do I do things that I know are bad for me?  And then regret my actions later?? 

·   How can I inculcate divine qualities like patience, humility and compassion?

 

In Satya-yuga, demons stayed on other planets. In Treta-yuga, they resided on the same planet but on another continent (Ravan in Lanka). In Dwapar-yuga, they moved closer, into the same town & family as the divine (Kamsa & Krsna). But in Kali-yuga, both divine & demoniac natures reside in the one place: in all of us!

 

Listen to a realised soul and get a real HOLD over your divine & demoniac natures:

·   Hear inspirational stories and exemplary examples from our shastras

·   Overcome demoniac tendencies like anger, jealousy, greed...

·   Learn practical tips on how to apply the philosophy in our day-to-day lives

·   Develop divine qualities like forgiveness, tolerance, self-control...

 

3. What can be expected?

 

The two days promise to be a fun and uplifting experience:

 

Activities	·   Seminars to understand core concepts and philosophy ·   Practical exercises demonstrating the application of ideals and principles ·   Schedule contains ample time for outdoor activities (eg bush walking etc...)  ·   Children will be engaged via various fun-filled and informative activities (eg drama, games, religious cartoons etc...) NB: We’re planning a short children’s drama (rehearsals will start a few weeks before); please indicate at the time of registration if you would like your child to participate
Meals	·   6-7 sumptuous vegetarian meals over the two days ·   Meals will sample the best dishes for all corners of India and South East Asia ·   Child-friendly meals will also be available
Accommo-dation	·   Separate accommodation for males & females ·   Attached bathrooms ·   Limited single / ensuite rooms (extra charges apply)

 

4. Cost & Registration

 

Adults	Students	Children (5 – 13 yrs)	Kids under 5
$90	$70	$40	Free

 

Please note we had an overwhelming response to the retreat last time. Accordingly, this year places are limited and enrolments will not be accepted on the day. To guarantee your spot & accommodation, we suggest that you register as soon as possible via 2 easy steps:

 

1.   Payment of Registration Fees	Transfer the amount into the account below & note your receipt number: ·   BSB : 032032 ·   Account No: 145438 ·   Account Name: ISKCON Sydney Festival ·   NB: Please insert: “<Your Name> - Divine Retreat” in the description field (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO TRACK PAYMENT BY PERSON)
2.   Email Attendee Details	Email Asseem (brs.div...@gmail.com) details of ALL attendees who’ve paid including:
	i.   Full Name
	ii.   Gender
	iii.   Receipt Number
	iv.   Indicate whether you will be staying the night of Sat 19th Apr?
	v.   If you would like your child to participate in the children’s drama?
	vi.   Limited shuttle service is available from Pennant Hills Station but needs to be arranged & confirmed beforehand

 

5. His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami - Overview

 

·   For ~25 years, His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami has travelled far & wide preaching in countries of America, Europe and Russia ·   In 1996, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s appearance, Maharaj conducted theistic debate competitions throughout many universities / colleges in ~150 cities ·   Maharaj is renowned for his knowledge of the shastras and his insightful discourses  ·   Prior to becoming a sannyasi, Maharaj has served as temple president in ISKCON Mumbai, Belgaum and Vrindavan ·   Prior to joining ISKCON, Maharaj completed his Bachelor of Engineering from M.S University Baroda & an MBA from Bombay University and then worked for some time in a multinational bank

6. Further Information

 

Please find attached a flyer for your perusal. Registered attendees will receive further details closer to the event. For further information, please contact:

Asseem	Samriddhi	Rajeshwari
brs.div...@gmail.com	brsydney...@gmail.com	mudal...@gmail.com
0408 233 607		0432 605 305