Narsingh Chaturdashi | ISKCON VRINDAVAN. Narsingh Chaturdashi falls on the 14th day of the bright half of Vaishakh month. On this day, devotees pay homage to Lord Narsingh, the half-lion, half-human avatar of Lord Vishnu. This day is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm, and many Bhakti-yogis take part in the Narsimha-yatra, a pilgrimage that retraces the steps of Prahlad - the great devotee of Vishnu - and celebrates his victory over his demon father Hiranyakashipu. The significance of Narsingh Chaturdashi cannot be understated. It is an urgent reminder of the power of Bhakti, the devotion that Prahlad displayed towards Vishnu. In a world that is often chaotic and uncertain, Bhakti reminds us that we can find peace and clarity by surrendering to Krishna- The Supreme Personality of Godhead. Narsimha Chaturdashi is especially relevant to the teachings of ISKCON. As followers of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, we understand the transformative power of Bhakti, and the role it plays in calming the chaos of our minds and souls. The teachings of ISKCON urge us to surrender to Krishna, the ultimate embodiment of love and perfection. On Narsingh Chaturdashi, we are reminded of complete surrender, and the power it can have in our lives. Even if you cannot make the pilgrimage on this auspicious day, there are still many ways you can observe Narsingh Chaturdashi. You can offer prayers to Lord Narsingh, meditate on the lessons of Prahlad's devotion, and practice Bhakti in your daily life. This can include chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, reading the Bhagavatam or other spiritual texts, making donations for food distribution, book distribution, gau seva and performing acts of service for others. To read the complete article and/or watch the video please click here: https://bit.ly/3LuXwaN


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