Spiritual Safari 2025 (South India) cultural program in ISKCON Tirupati

Okay. So since we need to a bit of more time, let me talk little bit today for everyone who is listening today about the pada pittan inspiration of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu that happened in Tirupati. As we just mentioned, the first Padapitan took place here in Iskcon, Tirupati. That was the first one. It was the second on the same day, it was in Tirumala Hill, that after they will find the exact place that it will be. But I want to mention something about our experience in Tirumala Hill, because.

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We have the darcian of Balaji, after that, his name is Ranga Acharya. He was so kind, he welcomed all the safari devotees, and he was the first one to offer the flowers on on the lotus feet of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. And then, you know, like this is very nice, actually, because this is very important for our movement, the Lord Shaytanya Mahaprabhu, he came here to Tirum a bit more than five hundred years ago. And you know, many people, they have so much respect for Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. So that we hope, you know, like you see that here in Tirupati, these monuments, now there are more places also where Lord Chaitanya visit, Rebati Raman Prabhu was telling me, is one temple of Lord Ramachandra, also mentioning the scriptures that Lord Shaitanya Mahaprabhu visit. Visit. Okay. And today we have the installation of the footprints of Lord Shaitanya Mahaprobu in Sri Kalahastri, that also was such a nice installation, our safari captain, his holiness Jayapata Kaswami, He was so happy, smiling to everyone. And you know, like being leading this installation. Unfortunately his physical health didn't allow him to come physically here. But he was there with all this technology and he was installing the footprints of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in that very important holy place. So now what we're going to do is we have this drama which 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. You know, in this safari there are almost thirty five devotees from Malaysia or thirty eight who have come here. ¿So I request her grace to introduce to explain before the drama star what is this drama about? OK, please. A very loud round of applause to Sarbani Laksme. Priya.

So Hare Krishna. So we actually decided to perform a few dramas. And Marishi Prabhupada 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 it something to do with Guru. So at that time Prabhupada 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 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 carpet Prabhu free Because there is some actors will be going through that way. Prabhu, this probably a little bit aside. Probably a little bit only.

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Oh, all right.

Vedavati was born in a family of two Rishis, Dharmat Vaja and Kusha Vaja. They were ardent devotees of Devi Lakshmi. The birth of baby girl by the wife of Kushat Bhaj 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 Mary Vishnu. She started performing finances for it. One day a voice occurred in Skye 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, Vedavati was determined to her goal and she started performing her. She was under her penances Ravana, mesmerized by her ethereal beauty, develops passionate thoughts for her and try to violate her this Angers Verevati. And under her tapas yogi power, she curses this man. And that he and his entire family will one day be destroyed for her sick robina, you evil one more lesser 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.

Many years later, Lord Ramachandra descended to this natural earth together with his wife Sita Devi. While they were exciting 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 Rama 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 Lakshmi. He disguised himself as a brahmana collecting arms. He tried to kidnap Sita from Panchavati. In the absence of Ram and Lakshmana. A fire god appeared on the scene. Sita tried to across the circle of fire which was drawn by Lakshman. Offered Vedavati to Ravana as Mayasita in the of the real Sita. He entrusted real Sita Devi to his Swaha Devi to take care of her.

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The death of Jatayu enables Ravana to victoriously take Mayasita Vedavati to Lanka all the while thinking she was the real Sita in Lanka, he continuously tortured Maya Sita to become his wife. Lord Ramachandra Lord Ramachandra with his army of Vanaras ran down Lanka and killed many soldiers, including Ravanas, 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 fit for the supreme Lord. Rama invoked the Brahmastra, a powerful celestial weapon, and aimed directly at Ramana. Arrow pierced Ravana, destroying his life force with a thunderous cry. Ravana fell down to the ground. Finally defeated 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. Adi Dev exchanged the real Sita with Vedavati Vitadevi Ste steps out of the fire test. Ram noticed there was another woman by her side. ¿Sita, who is the other lady with you in dead 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 torture 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 her 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. The magnificent union of the divine promise of Lord Ramachandra to Vedavati in her next life unfolds with breathtaking intensity. He encarned as the majestic Srinivas while Madavati incarnates as the enchanting Padmavati, the beloved daughter of Akasaraja.

Finish. ¿What does me want to go? Okay, A big round of applause. Hare Krishna. So. No, no, wait, wait, wait. We call all the actors to come. Everyone please come here. Okay. All the actors. Actors come for the group photo. Here we want to. ¿What is Jai? Come. Everyone please come. All the actors didn't bring the fans. You want to introduce Sarbani Laksmipriya. ¿Where are you? Please come. Oh, you are here.

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

Everyone, please. Ramachandra. Everyone with a group photo. Yes. Like this, everyone can see nicely. We want also to thank a big closest each other. Please come.

Yes.

Introduce. I don't know. Okay. Oh, that's nice. Wow. Wonderful. So just to introduce them, we have Lord Ramachandra Prabhu Baladeva Prabhu from Philippines. Lakshman.

Jivananda Chaitanya Das is Lakshman from Malaysia. And Chintamani Mataji from Mayapur and also Malaysia. Oh, she is Swaha Devi. And we have Arjun from Russia. ¿Is it Russia? Yes. He's acting as golden deer. And then we have Mehru Chandra as Hanuman. He's from Malaysia. Sarva Shovna Mataji as the main character Vedavati. She's from Malaysia as well. And we have Rohini Dr. Rohini Mataji as Agni Dave. And then she's from Malaysia. Sriva Sudha Mataji as Sita Devi for 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 I can go babala prabhu as jata yu. ¿From where? Prabhu from Vrindava. And then we have Maji. ¿What's your name? Sorry. Bhakti Priya Mataji from near Kolkata. Oh, near Kolkata. And then Paranamataji. But I don't have initiated Name.

From Nigeria.

From Toronto. And Kirtida Katida is Srinivas from Malaysia. Thank you very much, Haribo.

And we want to thank especially the voters from China who they actually donated these fans. All the fans are from the devotees from Kashadas. 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 of our. You know, we have 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 come here, let welcome with a very loud round applause to Sachit Ananda Prabhu. Sachita Nanda Krishna Prabhu. He arrived just the night before we left actually on safari. He arrived two days after Godapunima just for the safari. I am very 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 Adikeshava Temple. ¿Do you know what happened there? ¿Which book Lord Chaitanya found? ¿Anybody knows? Brahma Samhita. So today we have in the Brahma Samhita. Thanks to Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. So thank you, Prabhu, with all of you. Thank you very much, Hare Krishna. Okay. And now the moment we all waiting for. Okay. Sarvani Mataji, the music is ready. ¿Sarvani Mataji is the music? Oh yeah. ¿You need to put something? ¿What is Armani Materi with the music? Is there, Sarvani 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. On the top of this auditorium there are the beautiful deities of Sisi, Radha, Govinda, Astaxaki, dejavelotos, Lilas, lot of lilas of the deities happening here. So today all of you will be transport to Vrindavanthan. Everyone you will witness something amazing. You will see, sir, 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 by the blessings of the Spiritual Master, the blessings of Sila 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 a great honor to announce today. Siam dance. This is the.

Embrace. Cause I miss you and I always do. Though I chose to be away from you. And I am lonely. You're the only one. Shine. Shout. Shine. My tattered heart still be my wandering eyes. My advice has done its worst. I've been beaten. Scratch. And I am cursed. I am lonely. You're the shine. Shine. Shine. It doesn't memory of a dream still place. It was fortune in the corner of my mind. From sun breath. From the sweetest breath without hesitation. They run to it. They just run and run. And I am still sitting here. Covered in sorry tears. Yet I'm willing to move. I see you in the sunrise. I dive. I'm fear in the moonlight. I raise my hand and I come to you. I'm so lonely. You're the only way.

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 rabbin Prabhu. He want to honor all the safari devotees. Everyone, all the men, all the matajis. With a special gift for you. OK. Come, come. Come.

Come.

OK. You see, I told you looks like today rather Govinda Astasaki. They left the altar today. They are down here on the eternal lilas. Thank you very much. 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 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 job. 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 Vaisnavas. 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 now I will call his grace Revati Raman Pray. And not only him. I want all the safari devotees to come over, you know. Because he want to honor all of you with something very special. Revaki Rahman Prabhu and his good wife. They are very kind. All the congregation here they love them actually. And safari devote devotees too. We love them very much. Okay. Now please come all safari devotees. Come here to pick up your gift. You see the matajes. Please come from the left side. From my left or from your left Matajis and the prabhu. Please come from your left. We have nice beautiful chattas of Lord Balaji. Small in size, very comfortable to wear. Hare Krishna Prabhupada, 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 weight is giving? Okay. And here we have rebati Rahman Prabhu's wife is also giving beautiful blouse pieces to all the matajis. Come. Come everyone. Please come and get your gift. Get one orange for me. This is Harry Christian. I want orange for. So beautiful. ¿How was this place program? Hare Krishna. So the question was how they put this place so quick. One day prep. Actually five minutes before they walk in the state, 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 Jatayu. OK, everybody come. Come. We're going to have the group photo now. Everybody got the chatters and the blouse. You can open very little bit. We're going to take the group photo. Put one side. ¿Which material is this? Okay. Oh Hare Krishna, Prabhujis, Aribol, everyone. You see. Don't go without this book. They have this book especially written by Shakatari 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 books of Sila Prabhupada. Some copies and then you see. No, no, no, no. I am telling you. For tomorrow maybe you see how many copies you want to keep in. Okay. We see how many we take. Tomorrow it's okay. Or later. Okay, Okay.

¿Do you cover everybody?

OK. Devotees on the back. We come down and we stand. Come. Come. Come.

Come.

Matajis. Some Mataji can stand down. We standing down. Come. Come. I also go downstairs come, come, come, come, come. OK, OK. Oh yes, from China. ¿Hey, where is Jata? You must come here. The photo is not complete without you. Okay, Video, video, video, okay, ya, one video, one video, okay, one, two, three devotees must be hungry, so now is Prashada. OK, So remember, tomorrow we will announce the program. We will announce the program, but tomorrow Mongolartic is here. Tomorrow we live in also, please keep reading the message. I think we live in.