1. What is
this for/Why do you do this?
We want you to enjoy sanctified food for your
spiritual upliftment. Also, we want to persuade you to apply some of the
knowledge from Bhagavad-gita in your life.
Bhagavad-gita is an ancient Sanskrit
book on enlightenment/self-realization/God realization. Don't worry, we will not
pressure you with any preachin' at dinner.
2. What is
Hare Krishna?
The whole maha-mantra is:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare
Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare
[Pronounced
Huh-ray; Krish-nuh; Raah-muh]
The meaning of the
Hare Krishna maha-mantra is this – “O Lord, O Energy of the Lord, Please engage
me in your service.”
A mantra
a sound that has the power to liberate the mind from illusion. The
illusion is that we are something material, the body. A lot of people know
theoretically that we are pure spirit souls, but still we identify too strongly
with the body in practical life. We are part and parcel of the Absolute
Truth/God/ Supersoul/All-that-is.
3. Is it really Free?
Yes.
4. What is
that mark on you forehead?
That is called “tilak.” It reminds us that the
Supreme Spirit dwells within the body. The mark is made from clay that comes
from a holy river in India
5. Why do
you have the ponytail?
Just like Buddhist and Christian monks, we
shave our heads as a sign of austerity. The tuft of hair is called a sikha,
and it represents the love between Krishna and His devotee.
6. How many
people live out there on your farm?
12, but it’s not really a farm, as we don’t
grow much of anything right now.
7. Are you
allowed to get married?
Yes. Most of our members don’t live on the property.
8. When do
you guys [the feast] move indoors?
UNC Never. Duke always.
Where is the feast?
Mondays at Duke in the multicultural lounge, Bryan Center.
Thursdays at UNC Upper Quad across the street from the post office.
When is the feast?
5:30-7pm.
Contact Info
Jagadguru
das
1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919 245-0566
jaga@embarqmail.com
Maha-mantra Das
1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919 699-6679
mmd108@gmail.com
