sexta-feira, 25 de setembro de 2009
O SenhorJagannatha A Thakuraji doTemplo Sri Sri Gouvarani Gaudiya Math no Rio de Janeiro
Este é um video-convite para o grande festival de Shobha-Yatra do Senhor do Universo, Jagannatha-deva, que ocorrerá na praia de Ipanema dia 9 de agosto de 2009. Com a presença de Sripad Bhaktivedanta Vana Maharaja, vindo diretamente da Bengala Ocidental - Índia. Para maiores informações:
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Haribol!
Jagannatha , Baladeva e Subhadra
Uma das formas mais esotéricas de Krishna, o senhor Jagannatha e seus irmãos, Baladeva e Subhadra, sempre intrigam os visitantes do Templo. As deidades dos Três, que são uma misericórdia de Krishna, para que possamos nos relacionar com Ele de uma maneira mais pessoal, estão em diversos Templos do mundo, trazidas por Srila Prabhupada. No entanto, as três formas não foram inventadas e são adoradas há milênios em Jagannatha Puri, uma cidade indiana, famosa pelo antiqüíssimo templo de Sri Jagannatha. Foi lá que a adoração a essas três formas sorridentes começou...
A muitos milhares de anos, um rei chamado Indradyumna governava uma província chamada de Malava. O rei era muito piedoso e buscava pela linda forma azulada do Senhor, que através dos sábios tanto tinha ouvido falar. Certa noite o Senhor Krishna se aproximou dele num sonho e lhe informou que logo estaria chegando na forma de um tronco.
O Senhor Krishna lhe disse que achando esse tronco transcendental, Sua forma deveria ser esculpida e adorada de acordo com as escrituras reveladas, como era o costume. No dia seguinte, Indradyumna de fato achou o tronco boiando num rio sagrado. Mas apesar de todo o esforço ninguém era capaz de esculpir o tronco, pois todas as ferramentas simplesmente quebravam, sem fazer qualquer marca no tronco. Finalmente, Indradyumna teve que chamar Vishvakarma, o grande arquiteto dos semideuses.
Porém, Vishvakarma impôs uma condição ao aceitar o serviço. Disse que sua meditação não poderia ser interrompida, não importasse quanto tempo levaria. E que se alguém entrasse no quarto onde estava esculpindo as Deidades, imediatamente ele desapareceria sem completar o serviço. Sem alternativa, Indradyumna aceitou.
Mas com o passar do tempo, a sua impaciência ficou intolerável e, encorajado por sua esposa, ele entrou para ver como andava o trabalho. Imediatamente o escultor sumiu, conforme tinha falado. Mas ele deixou para trás três imagens meio acabadas: Jagannatha, Subhadra e Baladeva. Devido ao grande amor e devoção de Indradyumna, o Senhor Krishna voltou a se aproximar dele num sonho e disse que Seu desejo era ser adorado daquela forma, e que ele deveria mandar pintar a forma de Krishna de preto, de Subhadra de Amarelo e de Baladeva de Branco.
O rei Indradyumna apreciou imensamente o resultado, proclamando que, de fato, o escultor tinha captado a essência do Senhor, com os olhos e sorriso em êxtase. Portanto, mesmo aparecendo inacabado, sem pés, mãos etc., Ele estava espiritualmente completo. Todos os santos e escrituras Vaishnavas atestam esse fato. E, assim, a forma do Senhor Jagannatha, Subhadra e Baladeva têm sido adorada há muitos milhares de anos.
Ratha-yatra Festival
O festival mais famoso, o Ratha-yatra, ou o festival das carruagens, tem sido celebrado na cidade santa de Jagannatha Puri, Índia, por milhares de anos, tornando-o uma das celebrações religiosas mais antigas do mundo. Em 1968, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, organizou na cidade de São Francisco, nos Estados Unidos, o primeiro Ratha-yatra do Ocidente. Hoje em dia este antiquíssimo festival religioso é realizado todos os anos em diversas das maiores cidades do mundo, incluindo Nova Iorque, Los Angeles, Washington, Londres, Paris, Zurique, Calcutá e Sidney.
Jagannatha
Quem é o Senhor Jagannatha?
A procissão de Ratha-yatra tem como modelo o milenar festival do mesmo nome em Orissa, Índia, e apresenta três carruagens belamente ornamentadas, pesando cinco toneladas e medindo dezesseis metros. Com seus reluzentes dosséis de seda colorida, os veículos de madeira com torres elevadas são puxados bem devagar numa fila única através de uma multidão de milhares de pessoas. Elefantes decorados, carros alegóricos, dança e canto, fazem parte da ocasião festiva. Em todas as comemorações de Ratha-yatra nas diversas partes do mundo, as pessoas presentes ao festival assistem a uma grande variedade de eventos e exibições culturais. As apresentações incluem peças de teatro, músicas, danças, belas artes e exibições primorosa sobre reencarnação, vegetarianismo e ciência védica. Além disso, às centenas de milhares de visitantes é servido um autêntico banquete contendo diversos tipos de preparações.
Nas últimas duas décadas, durante o ano todo, os membros do movimento Hare Krishna distribuíram mais de oitenta milhões de pratos prasadam, alimento vegetariano preparado como oferenda devocional a Krishna, Deus.
Muitos prefeitos de grandes cidades do mundo onde ocorreram os festivais de Ratha-yatra têm assistido e feito discursos em louvor ao Ratha-yatra como uma importante contribuição cultural a um mundo com tanta variedade de raças e credos.
Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra a essência do Senhor
Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra
Uma das formas de Deidade que mais causam espanto é a do Senhor Jagannatha, Baladeva e Subhadra, como encontramos em muitos Templos do Brasil. Aqui vamos descrever a história por trás desta surpreendente forma de Krishna, Seu irmão e Sua irmã.
A muitos milhares de anos um rei chamado Indradyumna reinava uma província chamada de Malava. O rei era muito piedoso e buscava pela linda forma azulada do Senhor que através dos sábios tanto tinha ouvido falar. Certa noite o Senhor se aproximou dele num sonho e lhe informou que logo estaria chegando na forma de um tronco. O Senhor lhe disse que achando esse tronco transcendental sua forma deveria ser esculpida e adorada de acordo com as escrituras reveladas, como era o costume.
No dia seguinte, Indradyumna de fato achou o tronco boiando num rio sagrado. Mas apesar de todo o esforço ninguém era capaz de esculpir o tronco, pois todas ferramentas simplesmente quebravam, sem fazer qualquer marca no tronco. Finalmente, Indradyumna teve que chamar Vishvakarma, o grande arquiteto dos semideuses.
Porém, Vishvakarma impôs uma condição ao aceitar o serviço. Disse que sua meditação não poderia ser interrompida, não importasse quanto tempo levaria. E que se alguém entrasse no quarto onde estava esculpindo as Deidades imediatamente ele iria desaparecer sem completar o serviço. Sem alternativa, Indradyumna aceitou.
Mas com o passar do tempo, a sua impaciência ficou intolerável e, encorajado por sua esposa, ele entrou para ver como andava o trabalho. Imediatamente o escultor sumiu, conforme tinha falado. Mas ele deixou para trás três imagens meio acabadas: Jagannatha, Subhadra e Baladeva. Devido ao grande amor e devoção de Indradyumna, ele mesmo assim apreciou imensamente o resultado, proclamando que de fato o escultor tinha captado a essência do Senhor. Portanto, mesmo aparecendo inacabado, sem pés, mãos, etc., Ele estava espiritualmente completo. Todos santos e escrituras Vaishnavas atestam a esse fato. E assim a forma do Senhor Jagannatha, Subhadra e Baladeva tem sido adorada a muitos milhares de anos. Dizem também que Krishna assumiu essa forma para poder melhor apreciar e captar a linda forma de Srimati Radharani, por isso tem olhos tão grandes.
Conheça o famoso Festival Ratha-yatra onde o Jagannath, Subhadara e Baladeva desfilam pelas ruas dando Suas benções a todos na seção Festivais Espirituais.
fonte ; http://pt.krishna.com/main.php?id=397
Ratha Yatra
Jagannath Swami Nayana Pathgami Bhava Tume
Rathyatra
Every year Rathayara is celebrated at Puri, more than 70,000 thousand people gather to get the bless of Lord JAGANNATH.. Even after knowing this is repetitive celebration all come back Puri to see the Lords carnival.
This year on 4 – July – 2008 the Rathyatra has held. Hindu mythology say not only human beings, but also this festival is celebrated by angels of heaven. It is the fact Sree Krusn is one part of Lord Jaganath. Here is a line “Jagannatha Ate Sola Kala, Tahhun Kalaye Nanda Bala”. It means from the 16 parts of energy, Sree krusna is one part of energy.
The full avtar having all 16 Kalas (energy), or divine arts or attributes within Jagannath.
They are as follows:
1. Daya - Compassion
2. Dharjya - Patience
3. Kshrma - Forgiveness
4. Nyaya - Justice
5. Nirpeksha - Impartiality
6. Niraskata - Detachment
7. Tapsya - Meditation and spritual Powers
8. Aparchitta - Invincibility
9. Danasheel - Beneficience. Bestower of all wealth in the world and nature.
10. Saudarjyamaya - Beauty Incarnate
11. Nrityajna - Best Dancers
12. Sangitajna - Best Of Singers
13. Neetibadi - Embodiment of Honesty
14. Satyabadi - Truth Itself
15. Sarvagnata - Perfect master of all arts, such as poetr drama, painting etc.
16. Sarvanyanta - Controller of All
Rathyatra is the movement of PARAMATMA to meet Atma. We are all Atma, reflectons of PARAMATMA. Like Moon reflect in all pool and water pot resembles like more moon in this world. But in reality moon is one. Like moon reflections we are all reflection Of Lord.
Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, perhaps is the most ancient of the deities of Hindu Pantheon. Now A Days Jagannath Is not only for Hindu, Jagannath is for all, there is no cast and creed to celebrate Rathayatra.
Jay Jagnnath ……..
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Jagannathastaka
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As issued from the mouth of Lord Caitanya)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupaha
rama-shambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesharcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesha. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
bhuje savye venum Shirasi Shikhi-puccham katitate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksham vidadhate
sada shrimad-vrindavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-shikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilachala Hill, along with His powerful brother Balabhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
kripa-paravarah sajala-jalada-shreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-punkeruha-makhaha
surendrair aradhyah shruti-gana-shikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision."
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-shirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilachala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellows of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Srimati Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
na vai yace rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Svami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Shiva, be the constant object of my vision."
hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-charano nishcitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha's lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
[These prayers are available at Jagannathastaka
(As issued from the mouth of Lord Caitanya)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupaha
rama-shambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesharcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesha. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
bhuje savye venum Shirasi Shikhi-puccham katitate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksham vidadhate
sada shrimad-vrindavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-shikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilachala Hill, along with His powerful brother Balabhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
kripa-paravarah sajala-jalada-shreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-punkeruha-makhaha
surendrair aradhyah shruti-gana-shikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision."
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-shirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilachala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellows of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Srimati Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
na vai yace rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Svami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Shiva, be the constant object of my vision."
hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-charano nishcitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha's lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
[These prayers are available at www.stephen-knapp.com
.
As issued from the mouth of Lord Caitanya)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupaha
rama-shambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesharcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesha. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
bhuje savye venum Shirasi Shikhi-puccham katitate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksham vidadhate
sada shrimad-vrindavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-shikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilachala Hill, along with His powerful brother Balabhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
kripa-paravarah sajala-jalada-shreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-punkeruha-makhaha
surendrair aradhyah shruti-gana-shikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision."
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-shirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilachala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellows of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Srimati Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
na vai yace rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Svami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Shiva, be the constant object of my vision."
hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-charano nishcitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha's lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
[These prayers are available at Jagannathastaka
(As issued from the mouth of Lord Caitanya)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupaha
rama-shambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesharcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesha. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
bhuje savye venum Shirasi Shikhi-puccham katitate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksham vidadhate
sada shrimad-vrindavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-shikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilachala Hill, along with His powerful brother Balabhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
kripa-paravarah sajala-jalada-shreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-punkeruha-makhaha
surendrair aradhyah shruti-gana-shikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision."
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-shirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilachala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellows of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Srimati Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
na vai yace rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Svami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Shiva, be the constant object of my vision."
hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-charano nishcitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
"O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha's lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision."
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JAGANNATHA PURI
O Senhor Jagannatha, que é pesadíssimo, é carregado para o Seu respectivo carro antes de começar o festival de Ratha-yatra.
(foto 02) O magnífico e famosíssimo templo do Senhor Jagannatha em Puri.
(foto 03) O Simha-dvara, portão do leão, a entrada principal do templo.
(foto 04) Uma vista da avenida em frente ao templo do Senhor Jagannatha, onde acontece o festival de Ratha-yatra.
(foto 05) Aqui vemos a ante-sala do pequeno quarto onde o Senhor Caitanya morava. Seu quarto é chamado de Gambhira. Aqui Caitanya Mahaprabhu experimentou êxtases de sentimentos devocionais profundos, como os sentimentos de saudade de Krishna experimentados por Srimati Radharani.
(foto 06) Aqui vemos o samadhi de Srila Haridas Thakura. Thakura Haridas teve nascimento em família muçulmana, mas tornou um Maha-bhagavata Vaishnava, um devoto Vaishnava de primeira classe. Sri Caitanya nomeou-o de Nama-acharya, O Acharya dos Santos Nomes. Sua partida desse mundo foi gloriosa: Ele segurava os pés de lótus de Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Caitanya, carregou, pessoalmente, o corpo de Haridas Thakura e fez os ritos de seu funeral. Depois disso Sri Caitanya, pessoalmente coletou lakshmi para promover um grande festival em honra a Seu devoto tão especial.
(foto 07) Esta é a Siddha Bakula. Debaixo dessa árvore, Sri Haridas Thakura fazia a meditação em sua japa. Seu sádhana diário era cantar 192 voltas de japa!!! (Para nós, as 16, muitas vezes, são tão penosas e demoradas...). Anos atrás eu colhi uns frutos maduros dessa árvore e trouxe as sementes para o Brasil. Algumas filhas da Sidha Bakula estão agora crescendo em Goura Vrindávana.
(foto 08) Encontramos, nas ruas de Jagannatha Puri, um grupo de meninos do gurukula de Mayapur acompanhados por seus professores.
(foto 09) Aqui é a casa de Sarvabhauma Battacharya, um grande devoto de Sri Caitanya, que era um dos mais proeminentes intelectuais da Índia naquela época. Por sete dias consecutivos, Sri Caitanya ouviu os discursos de Sarvabhauma sobre a filosofia Advaita Vedanta, também conhecida com Maya-vada ou impersonalismo, sem dar uma só palavra. Quando inquirido pelo pandita, Sri Caitanya, com poucas palavras derrotou sua filosofia e apresentou a Vedanta Vaishnava, a visão teísta do Vedanta. Sri Caitanya, então deu uma misericórdia especial para Sarvabhauma Battacharya e mostrou Sua forma divina muito particular, com seis braços (Shad-bhuja), em que os dois braços superiores seguram um arco e uma flexa e representam o Senhor Ramachandra; os dois braços intermediários seguram a flauta de Krishna; e os inferiores, seguram os símbolos da ordem de sannyasi, que representa o próprio Senhor Caitanya. Na foto, à direita, em baixo, está o assento de Sarvabhauma. À direita, é o local em que Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu exibiu Sua Shad-bhuja, forma transcendental de seis braços.
(foto 10) Outro importantíssimo local em Puri é o templo de Tota Gopinatha. Aqui vemos a deidade de Sri Tota Gopinatha, ladeado por Srimati Radharani (direita) e Srimati Lalita Devi. Sri Gadadhara Pandita, íntimo associado de Caitanya Mahaprabhu e um dos membros do Pancha-tattva, era o pujari das deidades até o final de sua vida. É dito que Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu encerrou Seus passatempos nesse mundo fundindo-se nessa deidade.
Traditional stories
There are two interesting stories associated with this deity. First is the story of how Krishna appeared to a great devotee of the lord, King Indradyumna and ordered him to carve a deity from a log he would find washed up on the sea shore of Puri. He searched for a carpenter to make the deities. King Indradyumna found a mysterious old Brahmin carpenter who appeared and took the responsibility and took a few days to accomplish that. Surprisingly the carpenter insisted that he would not be disturbed while he was carving the deity and start working behind a closed door. Everyone including the King and his Queen were very much anxious and came every day to the closed door and there was sound of working. After 6-7 days of waiting anxiously outside his room, but after some time, all sound stopped. The impatient Indradyumna's Queen worried what had happened and assuming the worst, opened the doors - only to find the deity half-finished and the carpenter vanished! The mysterious carpenter was none other than Vishvakarma, the heavenly architect. The king was distraught as the deity had no arms and legs. Utterly repentant that he had interrupted the carving, the king was only pacified when the muni (sage) called Narada appeared and explained that the form the king now sees is a legitimate form of the supreme personality of godhead. The second story here was narrated to further explain and remove any doubts and confusion.
The second reason for Lord Jagannath's appearance is the story of how Krishna was eavesdropping on the gopis as they spoke amongst themselves of His pastimes, and how much they loved him. Sister Subhadra was instructed to keep watch and ensure Krishna wasn't nearby while the gopis spoke of Krishna. But after a while Subhadra was so overwhelmed by the gopis' devotion and their stories that she became completely engrossed in listening. She didn't see the brothers Krishna and Balarama approaching. As the brothers listened their hairs stood on end, their arms retracted, their eyes grew larger and larger, and they smiled broadly in ecstasy. That is why Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra look like they do.
This form is worshiped by Vaishnavas as the abstract form of Krishna. The deities - Jagannath, Balabhadra (Balarama) and Subhadra (Krishna's sister) are usually worshipped in the temple, but once in every Asadha Masa (Rainy Season, usually June or July), they are brought out onto the main high street of Puri and travel (3 km) to the Mausimaa Temple, allowing the public to have Darshan (holy view) of the deities as they pass. This festival is known as Ratha Yatra. The Rath carts themselves are huge wooden structures built new every year and are pulled by the millions of pilgrims who turn up for the event from all parts of the Globe. The festival commemorates Krishna's return to His home in Vrindavan after a long period of separation from the people there.
[edit] The Temple of Lord Jagannath
The Temple of Lord Jagannath is one of the major temples in India. The worship of Lord Jaganatha is so ancient that there is no accurate record of how long it has been going on. It is strictly forbidden for non-Hindus to enter the Jaganatha temple. The temple known as Shrimandira to the devout is built in Kalinga style of architecture.It consists of a tall shikhara (dome) housing the 'sanctum sanctorum' (garbhagriha). A pillar made of fossilized wood is used for placing lamps as offering. The lion gate (Singhadwara) is the main gate to the temple, guarded by two guardian deities Jaya and Vijaya. A memorial column known as Aruna Stambha faces the main gate. This column was brought here by the Raja of Khurda from the sun temple of Konarak.
Once a year, Jaganatha, along with his brother Baladeva, and sister Subhadra, are taken out of the temple and pulled on huge chariots through the streets of Puri. It is from these huge chariots that the English word 'juggernaut' originates.[2] Millions of devotees from a variety of different traditions attend this festival every year, including the King of Puri, who sweeps the path in front of Lord Jaganatha cart.
There are many more Jagannath Temples all over India. One of the lesser known temple is in Kurseong in Darjeeling District in North of West Bengal. This temple is as old as almost 300 years. This very old temple also organises the Rath Yatra along with the Rath Yatra of Puri.
  Jagannath (Right) Balabhadra (Left) and Subhadra (Center) | A smaller sized altar, with Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra deities |  Rath Yatra (Car Festival) in Bhubaneswar |  Rath Yatra festival in New York City organized by ISKCON |
 Rath Yatra being observed in Bangalore |
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