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Universal Laws–An IntroductionBy Ramvijay DasMost of us, regardless of our background, arefamiliar with karma and have heard ofthe law of karma. Even intelligentpeople observing the world becomebewildered and ask questions like:“Why is this happening to me?”“Why is there so much sufferingin the world?”“Why are good people sufferingand bad people enjoying?”To address these questions weneed a deeper understanding ofthe law of karma. Karma and reincarnation(or transmigration of thesoul) are intimately linked. One cannotclearly understand one without the other. It is alsoimportant to note that both these laws are not Hinduideas. They are laws of nature. Just like the law ofgravity acts uniformly on everyone and everything,irrespective of nationality, religious affiliation, raceor gender; these laws will act, whether we are awareof them or not.Bhagavad-gita explains that we are not the materialbody, but eternal spiritual souls that transmigratefrom one body to another. Bhagavad-gita 2:13states: “As the embodied soul continuously passes,in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, thesoul similarly passes into another body at death. Asober person is not bewildered by such a change.”How They LivedDevotee FocusBy Prema-priya DasiThe community at SriSri Radha RadhanathTemple experiencedgreat loss due tothe tragic passingaway of Garuda Das,Divya Rupa Dasi andfamily. However,it is important torealize that it’s nothow they passedaway, but how theylived, not what theyhad gained but whatthey had given. Garuda and Divya Rupa were loveddearly by all who knew them. They befriended thoseconfronting material afflictions, with an eagernessto provide a word of good, to bring back a smile andbanish a tear. Having imbibed the mood of love fordevotees, serving and satisfying them, and giving upsense objects unfavourable to serving Krishna, theyOur life-time of a few decades, which we consider soimportant, is only one in millions of lives in variousbodies.Bhagavad-gita further explains that oneday we will die and our next body isdetermined by the different actionswe performed in this and previouslifetimes. The soul becomeseligible for a certain kind of bodydepending on our activities.That body is exactly appropriate,based on the desires andactivities of the soul. Our karmanot only determines the type ofbody we are eligible for, but also thecircumstances, background and allour life experiences.Simply put, the law of karma is such that forevery action there is an appropriate reaction. Everycause has an effect and every effect must have acause. Therefore, whatever we do now has an effectin future. It also means that whatever effects weexperience now, has a cause in our past. Consideringthis, we must be careful about our activities, knowingthe various results they bring. The modern dayconcept of “eat, drink and be merry; who knows whattomorrow holds” is definitely not supported by thelaw of karma. A good citizen, knowing the laws of hiscountry, avoids activities against the laws. Similarly,as a human being of this world, we need to considerwhat are the laws of God and act accordingly.In the next issue we will discuss Types of Action.exhibited genuine concern and appreciation.Rendering devotion to Krishna and His devotees,they renounced their material designations to serveat the temple. These devotees with whom we hadonce laughed and shared, revealed our minds to,served together with, are now not present withus. It is a definite loss; it is a widened gap in ourhearts. But how can we lament for those who havewhole-heartedly surrendered their bodies and soulsunto the instructions of their spiritual master andKrishna? Thus, we glorify Garuda and Divya Rupa forsuccessfully journeying on the path of devotion.
No Yeast Cinnamon RollsVaishnava KitchenFILLING(prepare first)1½ tablespoons melted butter2/3 cup packed brown sugar1½ teaspoons cinnamon powder½ teaspoon allspice¼ teaspoon ground cloves1 cup chopped pecansCombine all ingredients,mix well and set aside.DOUGH¾ cup cottage cheese1/3 cup buttermilk¼ cup white sugar4 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of sodaPreheat the oven to 200°C and grease a 22cmspring-form pan. In a food processor, combi<strong>net</strong>he cottage cheese, buttermilk, sugar, meltedbutter and vanilla; process until smooth for about10 seconds. Add the flour, baking powder andbicarbonate of soda and pulse in short burstsjust until the dough clumps together in a ball. Becareful not to over-process. The dough will be softand moist. Lay the dough onto a lightly flouredcounter and knead it 2-3 minutes with flouredhands. Roll dough out to a 30cm x 40cm rectangle.Brush with a very light coating of melted butter andleave a half inch border unbuttered around theedges. Sprinkle the filling over the buttered areaand pat lightly. Starting with the long side, rollup the dough and pinch the long seam to seal,leaving the ends open. Cut into twelve equalpieces with a sharp serrated knife. Set the rolls inthe prepared pan. The rolls should touch slightly,but it is okay if there are small gaps. Bake for 20 to28 minutes or until golden brown. Watch closelyat the 20 minute mark to ensure perfectly bakedcinnamon rolls. Set the pan on a cooling rack forfive minutes. Make the glaze. Remove the springformring and drizzle glaze over the rolls. Offerwith love and devotion to Krishna.GLAZE2/3 cup icing sugar2 to 3 tablespoons of cold milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon of maple extract (optional)Whisk all ingredients together. If it is too thick topour, add a bit more milk.Notice Board• Ombudsman Balaram Das PSDG can be contacted on0828770753 or balaram@absamail.co.za• Congratulations to the recently initiated disciples ofHis Holiness Bhakti Chaitanya Swami, His HolinessIndradyumna Swami and His Holiness Kadamba KananaSwami.• Congratulations to Krishangi Radhe Dasi and MuralidharDas on the arrival of their new daughter, Varshanarani.• Bhakta Johnny passed away on Thursday, 3rd May2012. The Vaishnava community miss him and offerour deepest condolences to his family.• If you would like to receive SMS or e-mailnotifications about various happenings andupdates, e-mail us at: kzn@pamho.<strong>net</strong>• Winter Sunday Feast timings: 3pm from 13thMay-2nd September.• For general queries call the temple at 031-4033328between 9.30am-5pm.• Asherville Nama-hatta is now held at Clayton PrimarySchool on Thursdays at 7pm.Vaishnava Calendar1 June 2012 Pandava Nirjal Ekadasi2 June 2012 Break fast time: 06:43-10:104 June 2012 Snana Yatra13 June 2012 Disappearance of Shrivas Pundit15 June 2012 Yogini Ekadasi16 June 2012 Break fast time: 06:49-10:1419 June 2012 Disappearance of:Shri Gadadhar PunditShrila Bhaktivinoda Thakur(Fast till noon)20 June 2012 Gundicha Marjana21 June 2012 Ratha-yatra25 June 2012 Hera Panchami29 June 2012 Return Ratha-yatra30 June 2012 Sayana Ekadasi1 July 2012 Break fast time: 06:52-10:173 July 2012 Guru PurnimDisappearance ofShrila Sanatan GoswamiFirst month of Caturmasya begins(Fast from green leafy vegetablesfor one month)8 July 2012 Disappearance ofShrila Gopal Bhatta Goswami12 July 2012 Incorporation of ISKCON inNew York14 July 2012 Kamika Ekadasi15 July 2012 Break fast time: 06:50-10:1729 July 2012 Pavitropana EkadasiRadha Govinda Jhulan Yatra begins30 July 2012 Break fast time: 06:42-10:15Disappearance ofShrila Rupa GoswamiNote: Fast from all grain, beans and legumes on Ekadasis.15
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