The Historic Re-inaugration of Bhakti SF HG Gurudasa Dasa and HG Vaisesika Dasa 30 Apr 2026

First, I offer my respectful obeisances to Śrīla Prabhupāda, and note that this is an historic event. Hopefully, there will be plenty of photographic evidence, because Gurudāsa Prabhu was here to open the first San Francisco temple, and now here he is again. Many devotees—Mālatī, Śyāmasundara, Mukunda, Jānakī Devī—they all asked again and again: "When would the San Francisco temple re-open?" Thank you, first to Navīna-nirada Prabhu, the intrepid, who came here and struggled through four or five years trying to get established here. Then our great hero, Ananta Caitanya Prabhu, came with great determination, imagination, and devotion, and has brought us all together. So, we’re greatly indebted to you for your endeavors and to all the members of Bhakti SF who are holding space here for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Today, we re-inaugurate this temple with deep thanks to Kent Prabhu who, during the pandemic, was interested in: "Where’s the kīrtana? Who cares about a little virus?" He indicated—and it was the same mood that Ananta Caitanya was in—"Virus? What virus?" Therefore, he kept the center open, and he kept chanting. Kent came here and had a vision that we should be established well here in San Francisco; Kent painstakingly looked for a place and then made this happen. So, thank you very much to Kent. Today is Narasiṃha Caturdaśī. We mark it that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had worshiped Lord Narasiṃhadeva in His pastimes. But very importantly, in Navadvīpa Dhāma, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura—who wanted to discover the original birthplace of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu—had noted that each morning he saw a cloud of dust coming from Narasiṃhapallī to where the birthplace of Lord Caitanya has been established. And he noted that it was the Lord Narasiṃhadeva coming every day to maṅgala-ārati to worship at the place of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. So today, we hope Lord Narasiṃhadeva is pleased with this reopening of the San Francisco temple, for Bhakti SF, holding space here for spreading Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s message all over San Francisco. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: Podcasts: For the latest videos,

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