Newsletter June 2026
Dear friends of Goloka Dhama,
My wife and I are regularly reading from a small booklet of poems composed by H.H. Sacinandana Swami. The title of this compilation is „Whispering voices“. This caught our attention and we decided to look deeper into this soft, Divine whispering.
We live in a world that is very loud, so loud that we often cannot hear ourselves, what so speak of hearing or perceiving the murmur of the Lord. Even in solitude, our mind and desires might be much louder that His sweet whisper.
But if we are attentive, awake and conscious, we might perceive the whisper of the Lord in the beauty of the nature. Just by appreciating the beauty of a blossom, the sound of a small river and the perfume of the flower bearing spring, we are connecting with Krsna´s whisper, which reminds us that He is the originator of all this beauty.
A whisper is mysterious. When one whispers some words to another person, they are meant for him only; no one else should hear it. It is an intimate secret. The whisper of God is also very personal and intimate for each of us.
To hear this whisper, one needs to hear very carefully and that might need some practice. One devotee once told me that when we hear carefully the Holy Name, the Maha Mantra Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare, we will soon be able to hear the voice and direction of the Lord. Indeed, if we hear the Holy Name carefully, how sweet and divine the experience is?
While contemplating on this topic, my wife came across a beautiful quote of Srila Prabhupada that guides us in perceiving the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam 8.1.11
“Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead constantly watches the activities of the world, no one sees Him. However, one should not think that because no one sees Him, He does not see, for His power to see is never diminished. Therefore, everyone should worship the Supersoul, who always stays with the individual soul as a friend.
PURPORT
In Bhagavad-gītā it is said that one can see the Supreme Personality of Godhead through jñāna-cakṣuṣaḥ, eyes of knowledge. He who opens these eyes of knowledge is called a spiritual master.
When the disciple is awakened from ignorance to knowledge, he can see the Supreme Personality of Godhead everywhere because the Lord actually is everywhere. Aṇḍāntara-stha-paramāṇu-cayāntara-stham. The Lord resides within this universe, He resides within the hearts of all living entities, and He resides even within the atom. Because we lack perfect knowledge, we cannot see God, but a little deliberation can help us to see God everywhere. This requires training. Thus, if we take into account the Supreme Personality of Godhead in our daily affairs, we can see Him or at least perceive His presence everywhere.
With our best wishes and the prayer for the ability to hear this beautiful whisper,
On behalf of the Goloka Dhama community,
Your servants, Gaurahari dasa and Vaijayanti dasi
Upcoming events
2nd Bhakti Festival
4–7 June, 2026
Immerse yourself in a joyful weekend full of devotion with kirtan, mantra concerts, talks and
yoga sessions in a shared community. The Bhakti Festival offers you lightness and joy as
well as spiritual inspiration and deepening, no matter which spiritual tradition you come from.
Experienced musicians and yoga teachers such as Tarana Caitanya, Krishangi Lila,
Sadbhuja, Ananda Luz and Marco Büscher will make your summer festival experience
unforgettable. The early bird price is valid until 1 May. You can find more information at this
link: https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/bhakti-festival/
Register at [email protected]
First Aid Course
4-5 July, 2026
Course content:
- When is an emergency a genuine emergency?
- Keeping a cool head during medical crises
- First aid in theory and practice, e.g.:
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
The basics of artificial respiration
Treating injuries
Rescue in the countryside / from a car / from the road
Insect bites / allergic reactions
Heart attack
Stroke
Risk of choking
Burns
Led by first-aid instructor and paramedic
Caroline Weishaupt
Sat July 4th 10am - 5pm
Sun July 5th 10 - 12am
On a donation basis, in Nandagram room
Registration: [email protected]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
From Wed 2nd to Sun 6th September 2026
Janmashtami Festival (Krishna’s birthday) with H.H. Sacinandana Swami and H.H. Krishna
Kshetra Swami
More information will be posted shortly at this link:
https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/
Sri Radhastami Festival
From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026
We are delighted to invite you to the Radhashtami Festival.
Bhagavat Dharma Prabhu will be giving a seminar about “Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī” over the
weekend of 18–20 September. You can find more information about this festival under this
link: https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/radhashtami/
Register at [email protected].
Kirtan Course
From October 4 – 18, 2026
Last year, the course was fully booked very quickly. Ojasvi D., Sudevi Vilasini DD and Bala
Govinda D. will inspire you over two weeks with the full “range of kirtan”: harmonium (Indian
scales), mridanga, karatals and vocal training. Whether you’re new to kirtan or want to
deepen your practice, this course offers a professional introduction to the basics as well as
advanced kirtan techniques. Group singing, regular one-to-one coaching sessions, and
music theory presented in a practical and accessible way. The course teaches you how to
lead kirtan professionally whilst establishing a deeper connection with yourself and
deepening your bhakti practice. You can find more information at this
link: https://www.goloka-dhama.de/english/events/kirtan-course/
Please register as early as possible for this course: [email protected]
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We look forward to seeing you and hope to welcome you to Goloka Dhama soon.
With warm regards
Your servant, Divya Nama dd, for and on behalf of Goloka Dhama