This Sunday, March 14th, 2021, Toronto’s Hare Krishna Temple will be observing Siva Ratri virtually.* We will be having a special presentation by Bhaktimarga Swami entitled “Shiva, Hero of Commitment”.
Siva Ratri literally translates as, “the night of Lord Siva”. Devotees of Lord Krishna view Lord Shiva as the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Vishnu). Every week we recite the Brahma Samhita at the Temple where Lord Siva’s position is very beautiful explained (Verse 10), that he derives his power from Lord Vishnu. The Vedic texts like Padma Purana and Srimad Bhagavatam also glorify his contribution to the creation and for his unalloyed devotion to Lord Vishnu. For example, in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, 12.13.16 states: vaishnavanam yatha shambhu, “Amongst all Vaishnavas, Lord Shiva is the best.”
On this special Sunday, we will learn more about the great qualities and pastimes of Lord Shiva. We extend a special invitation to you and your family to join us virtually for this special presentation!
*Please note that the actual day of Siva Ratri is on Thursday, March 11th*, but the festival will be celebrated virtually on Sunday