In Vrindavan began the establishment of a memorial in honor of the first Russian Vaishnava Anantashanti Prabhu

(Automatically translated from Russian)Anantashanti Prabhu (Anatoly Pinyaev) was the first who got Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in the days of his stay in Moscow in the summer of 1971
Tradition puspa-samadhi (flower tombstones) exists in the Vedic culture for centuries. Flower (puspa) it is called, because in this place put flower garland that adorned the body of the departed Vaishnava. The body is usually burnt, with the exception of a sannyasi, ie Vaishnavas who have taken a vow of life in renunciation. Their bodies are considered to be sanctified and do not require a purifying fire.
Such puspa samadhi arranged in the holy places of pilgrimage, near temples and often in the courtyards of temples, because the memory of the Vaisnava should help now living and know the frailty of the world and receive the mercy of these exalted souls. In the scriptures often cited the words of Lord Krishna that the way back to Him necessarily passes through the heart of His faithful servants. Only in this way are gained humility, modesty, respect for all living things and, ultimately, a sense of love for the Lord.
One of the initiators of establishing puspa samadhi Anantashanti Prabhu became famous Russian Vaishnava Rsabhadeva Prabhu (the third picture on the right from the fire). Photo by Oleg Singareeva offer.
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