With music, readings, chanting, and feasting we gathered to celebrate Gurudev’s birthday—a blissful occasion to sing, dance, reflect, reconnect, and give thanks. Hosted by Yogini and Rohan, and with tremendous support from Sanjana, the gathering brought together devotees, both present and remembered, in a spirit of joy and appreciation. It was a day of shared devotion, where words and melodies intertwined to celebrate the birthday of our Great Master.

Ramakrishna is the greatest mantra in this age; whoever will take his name with faith will have devotion and liberation Mahapurushji, For Seekers of God

Here is the kirtan in five parts:

Part 1: Tryambaka leads songs to Gurudev, with Girish accompanying on drums. Julie reads from the Srimad Bhagavatam. Sita Devi sings I was sitting pondering the wonders of the universe. Aum chanting; RajaRam leads You’ve gotta have faith and Ramakrishna. Reading from the GSR from John. Yogini sings All that exists art Thou. JaiNarain read an account of Ramakrishna’s birthday celebration from 1994 at Newbury.

Part 2: Sanjana sings God is the subtleness of the subtle. Yogini sings There Shiva dances. RajaRam sings Om Durga, Sarasvati, Om Lakshmi, Om Kali. Tryambaka leads I am a true lover of Sri Ramakrishna, Kali, Kali, Mai

Part 3: Tryambaka leads bhajans, SitaRam and Hanuman.

Part 4: Tribute to Radhani. Memoir and songs

Part 5: Shanti sings It starts with a word Aum. Bhajans. Aarthi. Bhajans. Hari Om leads Sri Ram chant.