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Residing:

Christchurch, New Zealand

Initiated by:

Other

Age:

Associated with Krsna Consciousness For (yrs):

26yrs

Ashram:

In White

Service:

Spending time with Hari Nam Prabhu and whatever else Krishna sends me

Occupation:

Musician

About Me:

I am currently residing in the palliative care wing of a Christchurch Care Centre. I have terminal kidney cancer diagnosed 2 years ago. My health recently took a turn for the worse and I am now preparing for death. My wife and I are now separated so I am able to focus on my Krishna consciousness.

I used to be a musician running a community recording studio. I have spent many years producing devotional music in New Zealand, some of which I am gradually posting on my profile.
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I joined ISKCON in 1981, and was first initiated by Bhavananda Prabhu.I spent the first 6 years as a brahmacari and performed deity worship, cooking, managed two restaurants, performed travelling preaching, management and Congregational development.

After the collapse of my first arranged marriage I spent many years on my own searching my soul and during that time took shelter of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami. After he left this world I found myself lost. I eventually met a wonderful devotee and remarried we were both very happy for some time until my cancer diagnosis which has now forced me to become very serious about my spiritual life.

I have not as yet met Srila Narayana Maharaja, but have been inspired by how He has helped inspire my sister Hari Priya didi and my long term friends Harsarani didi and Madhu Pandita Prabhu.

Mostly I am now spending my time hearing and chanting, sharing my realisations with devotees that visit me and although I do not consider myself an advanced spiritualist I am writing a small book on my journey towards death, although my target audience is primarily directed to non-devotees it is greatly influenced by my Krishna consciousness and contains many quotes from sastra. If I find there is an interest I may consider including excerpts from my writings on my profile. I welcome any questions or comments on my situation as my foremost realisation is the importance of sadhu sanga. I am fortunate that the staff here are very wonderful and I often find myself preaching to some of them. They often comment how they have never before seen anyone with so much support - a real tribute to the love of the devotees.

Jai Radhe!

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/bhaktip

Me and my daughter Chandra

Bhakti rasa das's Blog

The introduction to my book

This book was first inspired by my first meeting with HH Tridandi Swami, who encouraged me to write about my battle with terminal cancer.

For some time it seemed an overwhelming task, but now as my final days appear to be getting closer it has given me a great sense of purpose and a positive focus for the time I have left.

Here is a copy of the introduction. I value feedback.

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Stuck in the Departure… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 9:40pm — 2 Comments

My daily program

Because of my health and the sudden, almost complete loss of my independence, even though the temple is only a few blocks away I rarely attend the morning program. I did one time and ended up giving Srimad Bhagavatam class.

My body tends to wake me up around 2:30 to 3:30am at which time I get
up and offer my obeisances to the Sri Sri Gaura Nitai deities in my
tiny hospice room that now looks like my personal tribute to Krishna
consciousness. I then go to the toilet and empty my nephrost… Continue

Posted on December 10, 2007 at 7:41am —

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At 1:53pm on February 18, 2009, Hari Priya devi dasi said…: Dear devotees, my brother Bhakti rasa left his body on the 24th September 08' He took formal siksha from Gurudev in January 08', and Gopal mantra in March 08'. His attachment and affection for Gurudeva became very strong, due to Gurudeva's mercy upon him he was able to chant Hare Krishna six times as he was leaving his body. It was a glorious moment. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Bhakti, they were very much appreciated. Gurudeva said that Bhakti is now taking very high association. Your servant Hari Priya devi dasi

At 12:13am on November 7, 2008, Tamal Krsna das said…: Dear devotees. Sriman Bhakti rasa prabhu passed away some weeks ago. He will be missed down here by one and all. Farewell old friend. Tamal Krsna das.

At 4:28am on June 18, 2008, markandeyarishi said…: New videos on mine page please check it out and send it to your friends!!

At 3:07pm on February 11, 2008, Tamal Krsna das said…: Allways remember Krsna and never forget him...
Fare well my old friend.
Your servant. Tamal Krsna das.

At 8:19pm on December 31, 2007, nimai said…: hello,
jsut wounderin do you want to be friends
on here,
just wounderin what's your fave thing about Krishna??
well gtg tytl

At 10:55pm on December 12, 2007, Sacinandana Dasa said…: Dear Prabhu, Thank you so much for joining and relating your story. It is so very fortunate that Srila Gurudeva is going to New Zealand soon. Try to see him as much as you can and try to get in on every darshan you can... every second will help! Srila Gurudeva ki jaya!
ddvts, lowly
Sacinandana Dasa

At 6:54pm on December 12, 2007, Bhakti rasa das said…: I have included a recording of Srila Gurudeva's chanting japa. The original recording was a little hissy and had a door slamming on it. I have removed the hiss and the door slamming and added very quietly some Vrndavan birds sounds.

At 6:12pm on December 12, 2007, Tamal Krsna das said…: Dandavats Bhakti. Hope to see you in Auckland. I'm on a farm in Wanganui at the moment and trips to the internet cafe are few and far between. Hang in there I'd love to see you again soon. Plus you'll get to meet Srila Gurudeva.. Hari Bolo. YS Tamal.

At 6:42am on December 11, 2007, Bhakti rasa das said…: All the music I upload is my own, I hope you find it enjoyable, any requests, or comments are welcomed I have completed about ten albums of the years and will gradually add some of my favourite tracks.

I hanker for a practical service because of situation.

I have also (for my sister) edited and cleaned up a japa recording of Narayana Maharaja . I have removed a great deal of the hiss and removed the door slamming and creaking that was present in the original recording. There are two copies, one is Narayana Maharaja on His own and the other includes AC Bhaktivedanta Swami as well.

Hare Krsna

if anyone is interested let me know and I will upload it to be downloaded by you.