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EUROPE June 2, 2000 VNN5987 Related VNN Stories Srila BV Narayana Maharaja's UK Visit 29.6.2000 BY MADAN MOHAN DASA ENGLAND, Jun 2 (VNN) — Srila BV Narayana Maharaja's UK visit 29.6.2000 Information for Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja's UK Visit 2000 from Thursday 29th June We respectfully and warmly invite you to come and stay with Srila Narayana Maharaja and devotees from all around the world for seven days of beautiful classes, jubilant kirtanas, and sumptuous Krsna-prasadam. It is Srila Narayana Maharaja's expressed desire for all the devotees and himself to remain in one place together for the duration of his visit. Fortunately, in the limited time and availability, we have been able to find an ideal location. There is a large auditorium for Maharaja to speak and devotees to honour prasadam, as well as comfortable accommodation. Thus we are left now with only one anxiety--that by Guru and Krsna's grace, we can penetrate Maharaja's deep moods and imbibe his teachings. krsna-bhakti-rasa-bhavita-matih kriyatam yadi kuto 'pi labhyate tatra laulyam api mulyam ekalam janma-koti-sukrtair na labhyate "Pure devotional service in Krsna consciousness cannot be had even by pious activity in hundreds and thousands of lives. It can be attained only by paying one price--that is, intense greed to obtain it. If it is available somewhere, one must purchase it without delay." Srila Rupa Gosvami's Padyavali, text 14 quoted in CC Madhya-lila, Chapter 8, text 70 This rare treasure is available at University of Wales, Aberystwyth Penbryn, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3BY from 29th June to 6th July Penglais Campus is situated on the A487, north of Aberystwyth towards Machynlleth. A detailed map of the campus and devotee accommodation will be provided at booking. Transport: National Express coaches go directly to the University from both London Victoria and Birmingham New Street stations. Return prices are L23.75 from London and L20.25 from B'ham. British Rail also goes to Aberystwyth. Time schedules for both available on request. Accommodation: There are 16 twin rooms available for families with children and 146 single rooms. We are expecting a lot of devotees to come from Europe and around the UK, therefore reservations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. A fully equipped kitchen and two full bathrooms per eight to ten rooms ensure a comfortable stay. Each room contains a bed with duvet and pillow, a desk and chair, and a wardrobe. Unfortunately it will not be possible to provide any free accommodation since these are fees set by the University and are non-negotiable. The Week Per Day Single room L70.00 L10.00 Twin room (per adult) L52.50 L7.50 Festival Fee: per adult L25.00 young adults (12-17) L12.50 children (under 12) free This fee includes the hire of the auditorium (L200/day); security; Srila Maharaja's house; three meals a day using all organic fruits, vegetables, and milk; and decorations (flowers). The festival is self-funding, which means all payments must reach us by JUNE 10th in order to purchase bhoga, hire auditorium, etc. Children: Enclosed within the same building as the auditorium is a large squash court. Children will have that facility available for play during the programme. Please feel free to bring toys. Children must be supervised at all times. Neither the University nor the organisers of the festival will be held responsible for any accidents or damage. Please note that we are not charging any fees for children under 12, to encourage everyone to come and stay. Please send the accommodation charge and/or festival fee via money order (in English Pounds) made payable to VENU. Reserve early to guarantee your room. The Stable Flat Evesbatch Court Bishop's Frome Worcestershire WR6 5BD England For more information, please contact Sadbhuja dasa and Gaurangi devi dasi by phone on 44-(0)-1531-640-018 or by e-mail at sadbhujadasa@hotmail.com We look forward to seeing you in Wales! Related VNN Stories  Comment on this storyContact VNN about this storySend this story to a friend
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