Nama Ruchi:
By Sri Swamiji’s immense grace and blessings, Atlanta Namadwaar devotees have been able to take Nama to more and more homes. Our satsang bhagavatha Smt Shobha Parsuji hosted a Nama Ruchi at her residence with a special request to have Vittal songs along with Nama. Our Atlanta Namadwaar youth Bhagavathas Anirudh Narayanan and Radharani Narayanan presented an enthralling Madhuragitam concert with explanation of the greatness of the songs. The program started with an abhang celebrating all bhakthas “Hari Bhaktha Santa” song followed by “Dhanya Dhanya” song. The specialty of Pandarpur is the Nama bazaar, where bhakthas give and receive Nama. The “Nama cha bazaar” song aptly describes the bazaar scene of Pandarpur, emphasizing the prevalence of Nama “Mukhi mandahasa madhey makuta shobhey” highlights how beautiful the ruling king Panduranga is. When the Kshetram is so beautiful, imagine how the king will be. The next song “Namadev Kirtan Kari prema” by Janabai explains how much Panduranga is happy that he doesn’t realize his feather falling off too. The kids explained the importance of Guru’s grace to attain the lord and sang “Guru Dhyayi”. Followed by two more abhangs “ Amrita uni goda Nama thuje deva” and “Sanka chakra dhara vyjayanthi Dara” Finally, SriG’s love for pandurangan depicted in Madhuragitam “Jay Jay Vittala Hari” was song and the program concluded with “Kaliyayum Bali kollum” song. This program was a prelude to upcoming Ashada month.
The event can be viewed below
https://youtu.be/HWQszbTaXh4?si=oSMFLCajK0iDNHrj
Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham:
Atlanta Namadwaar was fortunate to host Bhagavatha Saptham, ordained by Ramu Anna during the summer month. This sapthaham was for the pleasure of Sri Thakurji and Sri Swamiji. Bhagavatha Mahatmyam was chanted on July 7th. From 8th – 14th, bhagavathas dropped in chant along with Smt Shobha Parsuji. We had devotees joining from nearby cities too. With Premika Varadan, Madhurisakhi and Sri Swamiji’s blessings, the sapthaham concluded on July 14th.
Events around Metro Atlanta
By Sri Swamiji’s immense grace and blessings, Atlanta Namadwaar devotees have been able to take Nama to more and more homes. Sri Swamiji’s grace is visible in the increased participation of kids and many new families. Nama Satsangs are filled with blissful chanting of the Mahamantra, melodious offering of Sri Madhurageetham followed by Nama Mahima shared by devotees. Atlanta Namadwaar was blessed to do Nama Bhiksha at four residences over the July month and around 200 bhakthas participated.
