Srimad Bhagavatam 3.11.10-11

Описание: This meeting was primarily a study session on Srimad Bhagavatam focusing on time calculations in Vedic cosmology.

RadhaGokulananda Bhajan Kutir led the discussion, explaining detailed time measurements starting from atoms (paramanu) up to Brahma's lifespan. Key concepts covered included:

Basic time units: atoms, nimesha, kshana, lagna, nadika, danda, muhurta
One danda equals approximately 24 minutes
One prahara (or yama) equals about 3 hours, with 4 praharas in daytime and 4 in nighttime
15 days and nights make one paksha (fortnight), either Shukla or Krishna paksha
Two pakshas make one month, which equals one day for the Pitru planets
Six months comprise one ayana (sun's movement from south to north or vice versa)
Calculations extending to demigod years and ultimately Brahma's 100-year lifespan (311 trillion human years)

The session included Sanskrit verse recitation practice from Canto 3 Chapter 11, verses 10-11, with multiple participants taking turns.

Two letters from Srila Prabhupada were read - one from March 16, 1971 regarding Back to Godhead magazine finances, and another from March 17, 1971 to Pavananda about increasing devotees in New York temple and the quality of renunciation among frustrated young people.

Administrative updates included fundraising totals (£282 for Hebri cows and £201 for Bury Place paid) and upcoming events like the Tuesday preaching session and Japa session.

The meeting concluded with a discussion about how Krishna consciousness helps the frustrated people through proper engagement and clear scriptural guidance.