20250320 || Safari 2025: Cultural Program at ISKCON [Part II] || Tirupati, India

Raman Prabhu was telling me is one temple of Lord Ramachandra also mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu visit. Okay, so. And today we have the installation of the footprints of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Sri Kalahastri. That also was such a nice installation. You know, our safari captain, His Holiness Jayapata Goswami. He was so happy, smiling to everyone and you know, like being, you know, like leading this installation. Unfortunately, his physical health didn't allow him to come physically here. But he was there with all these things, technology. And he was, you know, installing the footprints of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in. In that very important holy place. So. Okay, so now what we going to do is we have this drama, okay. Which has, you see, like has been.

Especially.

Arranged by the devotees from Malaysia. I would like, you know, one devotee from Malaysia to come and introduce the drama. I very kind of them to prepare this drama especially to perform here in Tirupati. Okay. You know, in this safari There are almost 35 devotees from Malaysia or 38 who have come here. So I request her grace, Sarbani Lakshmi Priya to introduce. To explain before the drama start, what is this drama about? Okay, please a very loud round of applause to Sarbani Laxmi Priya.

Hare Krishna. So Hare Krishna. So we actually decided to perform a few dramas. And Marichi Prabhu said, you know, you're very much welcome to do a few plays during the safari time. And at that time you're thinking, what drama should we do? Because we wanted to also have something to do with Guru. So at that time Prabhu said, oh, you can do a few dramas. So we are going to do a couple of dramas. Our first one, since we are in Tirupati, we thought we should do something that is related to Tirupati. So today we are going to have. The drama is about Vedavati. How Vedavati will become Padmavati. So what happened throughout the process? So you actually know about that. So there are a lot of devotees who have joined the drama. Not only Malaysian Yatra, but there are a lot other devotees also have joined. So we thank them very much for their service. It was actually put together today the whole drama. So please forgive us if you have done any wrong or offenses. Until the last minute, I'm still doing the audio. So please forgive us if you have done any mistakes or offenses. And I hope all of you all will enjoy the drama. Hare Krishna.

Thank you.

Just a small announcement. If we can have that green Kapal Prabhu free Because there is some actors will be going through that way.

Prabhu.

Just probably a little bit excited. Ah yes. Probably a little bit only. Okay.

Oh, all right.

Vedavati was born in a family of two Rishis, Dharmad Vaja and Kushavaja. They were ardent devotees of Devi Lakshmi. The birth of baby girl by the wife of Kushatvaj was so auspicious that they were chanting and reciting Vedas all around at the time of her birth. And so she was named Vedavati. This Vedavati was actually incarnation of Devi Lakshmi. She grew up as a young lady with a sole desire and purpose to marry Vishnu. She started performing penances for him. One day a voice occurred in sky and announced to her that she will attain a goal of marrying Vishnu in his next avatar. And for now she can stop doing any further finances. However, Redhavati was determined to go and she started performing. While she was under her penances. Ravana visited her and become mesmerized by her ethereal beauty, develops passionate thoughts for her and tries try to violate her. This angers Veravati and under her tapas yogic power she curses this man and that he and his entire family will one day be destroyed for her sake. You evil one molester women. How dare you touch me? Your downfall is near. Don't be so arrogant. My body has been polluted by your touch. I shall immolate myself.

But I curse you Ravana.

I shall come to destroy you and your kinsmen.

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Later Lord Ramachandra descended to this material earth together with his wife Sita Devi. While they were exiled in the forest with Lakshmana, Ravana heard of the extraordinary beauty of Sita, came to kidnap her. The evil Ravana used golden deer as a trick to isolate Sita from Ram and Lakshman. He disguised himself as a Brahmana. Collecting arms, he tried to kidnap Sita from Panchavati. In the absence of Ram and Lakshman. The fire God appeared on the scene. When Sita tried to cross the circle of fire which was drawn by Lakshman, he disguised himself as a Brahmana. Collecting alms, he tried to kidnap Sita from Panchavati. In the absence of Ram and Lakshmana. The fire God appeared on the scene. Sita tried to across the circle of fire which was drawn by Lakshman, offered Vedavati to Ravana as Maya Sita. Instead of the real Sita. He entrusted real Sita Devi to His Swahadevi to take care of her.

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The death of Jatayu enables Ravana to victoriously take Maya Sita Veravati to Lanka. All the while thinking she was the real Sita in Lanka. He continuously tortured Maya Sita to become his wife. Lord Ramachandra.

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Lord Ramachandra with his army of Vanaras rained down Lanka and killed many soldiers including Ravana's great generals and commanders. Finally, Ravana comes out to face Lord Ramachandra. Headed Ravana was definitely difficult to destroy. But it was not an impossible feat for the supreme Lord Rama invoked the Brahmastra, a powerful celestial weapon and aimed directly at Ravana. Arrow pierced Ravana, destroying his life force. With a thunderous cry, Ravana fell down to the ground finally defeated.

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After the destruction of Ravana, Lord Ram asked Sita Devi to take the test of chastity. Maya Sita, feeling rejected by Ram, entered the fire. Adidev exchanged the real Sita with Vedavati. Rita Devi steps out of the fire desk. Ram noticed there was another woman by her side.

Rama Ramajay.

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Sita. Who is the other lady with you in that fire just now? My Lord, she is Vedavati. She was the one who took my place when Ravana tried to kidnap me. She endured all tortures for me, my Lord. She endured all torture for you, my lord. My Lord, I have her request. Can you take her in as your wife as well? I am sorry, Sita, but I can't fulfill that request of yours. I cannot accept another wife. I have made a promise that I will only take one wife in this life. But I will marry her in another appearance of mine. You have my word.

Sam.

The magnificent union of the divine promise of Lord Ramachandra to wed Vaidavati in her next life. Unfold falls with breathtaking intensity. He incarnates as the majestic Srinivas while Medavati incarnates as the enchanting Padmavati. The beloved daughter of Akasaraja.

Okay, a big round of applause. Hare Krishna. Wait, wait. We call all the actors to come. Everyone please come here. Okay. All the actors come for the group photo. Here we want to. Yes. Where is. Come Ar Krishna. Everyone please come. All the actors. They didn't bring the fans. Yes. You want to introduce. Where is. Where are you? Please come. Oh, you are here.

So we'd like to thank everyone. Hope you enjoyed the drama. And please forgive us if you did any wrong or offenses.

So. So. Everyone please. Ramachandra. Everyone with a group Photo. Yes. Like this everyone can see nicely. We want also to thank a bit. A bit closer to each other please. Yes. Okay. Oh that's nice. Wow. Wonderful. The names of the actors you know. Very good. So just to introduce them we have Lord Ramachandra Prabhu Baladeva Prabhu from Philippines. Laxman.

Jeevananda Chaitanya Das is Lakshman from Malaysia. And Chintamani Mataji from Mayapur and also Malaysia. Oh. She is Swaha Devi. Madaji was Swaha Devi. And we have Arjun from Russia. Is it Russia? Yes. He's acting as golden deer. And then we have Meru Chandra as Hanuman. He's from Malaysia. Sarva Shobana Mataji as the main character Vedawati. She's from Malaysia as well. And we have Rohini. Dr. Rohini Mataji as. As Akni Dev. And then she's from Malaysia. Sriva Sudha Mataji as Sita Devi from Malaysia as well. And we have the young Yashoda as Padmavati from Malaysia as well. And then we have Tulsi Krishna Priyasi Mataji from Malaysia also as Ravana Gopa Bala. Prabhu as Jatayu from where? Prabhu from Vrindavan. And then we have Maji. What's your name? Sorry. Bhakti Priya Mataji from.

OH.

Near Kolkata.

And then Paranamataji. But I don't know your initiated name.

From Nigeria.

From Toronto.

And Kirtida is Srinivasi from Malaysia. Thank you very much Haribo. Okay, let's go.

And we. We want to thank especially the devotees from China who they actually donated these funds. No, the. All the funds are from the devotees from Kadesh. So thank you very much to all of you for contributing with this drama. Hare Krishna. So now this is. We get into the end the of. Of our. You know we have in a special surprise for you. We need a few minutes. And then I would like to introduce my God brother who have come especially to this safari. You can. You can come here. Sit down. Let welcome with a very loud round applause to Sachet Ananda Prabhu. Sachitananda Krishna Prabhu. He arrived just the night before that. We left actually on safari. He arrived the day two days after Godapur Nima just for the safari. Grateful to him that he came here to perform for all of you here in Tirupati. And then today he will be singing a beautiful mantra that is related to Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in South India. You know that will be one of our last Stops when we go into Adikesheva temple. Temple. Do you know what happened there? Which book Lord Chaitania found? Anybody knows Brahma Samhita. So we today we have in the Brahma Samhita thanks to Lord Chaitanya Maha Prabhu. So thank you Prabhu. With all of you. Hare Krishna.

Saint.

Brahma Sav Yamana everybody.

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Bragamio. Thank you very much Hare Krishna. Okay, and now the moment we all waiting for. Okay, Sarbani Mataji. The music is ready. Sarbani Mataji. It's a music. Oh yeah, you need to put something. What is the music is there? Sarbani Mataji. Okay, so first of all let me introduce this beautiful dance that you're going to see today. Here we are in Tirupati. We are in Iskcon Tirupati. And you know, on the top of this auditorium there are the beautiful deities of Sisi Radha, Govinda. After Shaki they have a lot of leelas. A lot of leelas of the deities happening here. So today all of you will be transport to Vrindavanthan. Everyone, you will witness something amazing. You know, you will see rather Shamsondar. You will see the Ashtasakis. You will see one more person wearing black that represents the Jiva. All of us who have come to this material world and we have forgotten the Lord. But by the blessings of the spiritual master, the blessings of Srila Prabhupada, the blessings of the Gopis of Vrindavan and the blessings of Srimati Radharani, we can come back to the Lord and attain our eternal relationship with Krishna. So everything you will see today. So this is. It is a great honor to announce today Xiam dance.

Sam ways. Cause I miss you and I always do. Though I chose to be away from you. And I am lonely, you're the shine. Shattered heart still between my wandering eyes. Universe has done its worst. I've been beaten scratch. I am lonely, you're the shine. A distant memory of a dream still plays its wistful tune in the core of my mind. Flint sun breathe from the sweetest breath. Without hesitation they run to it. They just run and run. And I am still sitting here Covered in sorrow tears yet unwilling to move. I see you in the sunrise. I dance fellow in the moonlight. I raise my hands. I come to you. I'm so lonely. You're the only one Sh. Sam. Sa. Sham. Sham. Sham. Sham.

Matajis. Maybe would you come come here or everyone come back for the group photo. Come, come take a group photo. Beautiful photo here. And you See, safari devotees stay. Because now his grace Raban Prabhu. He want to honor all the safari devotees. Everyone, all the men, all the Matrix. With a special gift for you. Okay. Come, come, come. Let's have a. Shall we introduce.

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See, I told you. Looks like it today. Radha Govinda Astasaki, they. They left the altar today. They are down here on the eternal lilas. Thank you very much, Hare Krishna. Okay. All right. So now. So it is. It is ready. Okay, so you see, I want to know, how do you like the program? It was beautiful. A big round of applause to all the actors today. I have to say that that Siam dance is one of my favorite dances. It's very beautiful actually. Very touching. And also especially when I see all the effort that the devotees put together to make all this drama and the dance together. You know, it's not easy. We've been traveling from Mayapur non stop. You cannot imagine our journey. You know, I don't know where they got the time to practice. I don't know actually very little. But it looks like they've been practicing for years. Because everything went so perfect. Actually couldn't be better. So really this is the heart of the Vaishnavas. They really make the best to perform today for all the devotees in Tirupati. So I hope you all remember this night. It will be an unforgettable night. And. And now I will call his grace, Revati Raman Prabhu. And not only him. I want all the safari devotees to come over. You know, you can. Because he. He want to honor all of you with something very special. Revati Rahman Prabhu and his good wife. They are very kind. All the congregation here, they love them actually. And safari. They both still too. We. We love them very much. Okay, now please come all safari devotees come, come here to pick up your gift. You see, your. The Matajis, please come from the left side. From my left or from your left? Matajis and the Prabhuz, please come from the. From your left. We have nice beautiful chaddhas of Lord Balaji. Small in size, very comfortable to wear. Hare Krishna, come, come back after you stay. Okay, stay. Here we have in a last group photograph. We have in a group photograph, everyone. Mataji, can you explain what your wife is giving? She's in the. Okay. And here we have Rebati Rahman. Prabhu's wife is also giving a beautiful blouse pieces to all the Matajis. Come, come everyone please come and get your. Your gift. Get one orange for me. This is Hare Krishna. So the question was how they put this place so quick. One day prep. Actually five minutes before they walk in the stage. She finished the audio. I only have one explanation. That's mystic power. The mercy of Ganga Safari or the Safari South India. I thank all the devotees involved in the play. I like Jatayu the best. It was the beautiful Jatayo. Okay, everybody come, come. We're going to have the group photo now. Everybody got the ch and the blouse.

Open.

Wear it little bit. We're going to take the view photo. Put one side. Which material is this beautiful? Okay. Oh, Hare Krishna. Come, come. Prabhuji's Aribal. Everyone you see, don't go without this book. They have this book especially written by Shakar Prabhu about Sankirtan. Book distribution of Srila Prabhupada. This is very important. Everybody must have a copy to understand the importance of the book distribution and. And books of Srila Prabhupada. They say that it would be nice to have a few copies in your bookstore here. It's possible. Some copies of the book of Sankirtan. In every temple, you know, they need you some copies. And then you see, maybe in English. No, no, no, no, no. I am telling you for tomorrow maybe you see how many copies you want to keep in y. Okay, yeah, we see how many we take. Tomorrow it's okay.

Or.

Or late. Okay, okay, okay. Prabhuji, some devotees stand here. Better. Prabhuji, some of the devotees on the back. We come down and we stand. Come, come, come, come. Matajis. Some Mataji can stand down with.

We.

We standing down. Come, come, come. I also going downstairs. Come, come, come, come, come. Oh, yes, From China. Where is Jatan?

You.

You must come here. The photo is not complete without. Okay, video, video, video. Okay, yeah. One video, one video. Okay. One, two, three.

Rama.

Devotees must be hungry. So now it's prasadam. Okay, so remember, tomorrow we will announce the program. We will announce the program. But tomorrow Mongol Arctic is here. Tomorrow we leaving also. Please keep reading the message. I think we leaving after breakfast. After early breakfast.