I keep seeing this written on bridges. Any idea what it means?

 

I've even developed my own supersticion now and whenever I pass under a bridge with it on I have to say "gouranga" out loud. And I'm not the supersticious sort. I don't believe in ghosts, spirits, adam and eve or pixies or anything.

 

Any ideas before I go mad?

 

:duffer: :duffer: :duffer:

Yes its the name of the company that built it :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: ;)

Gouranga, or Gauranga, is said to originate in the Hare Krishna religious movement, whose founder, Shri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, was also called Gaura, or Gauranga. In popular culture it is accepted generally as a word meaning simply 'be happy', although the literal Sanskrit translation is 'light/golden-limbed'.

 

Stickers bearing the word Gouranga or stating "Call out Gouranga and be happy!" have been appearing on bridges over motorways and railways in Scotland and the North of England. It has also appeared on public buildings over recent years, and stickers and fridge magnets with the phrase have also been handed out by Hare Krishna monks at music festivals throughout the UK, such as Glastonbury and Download.

 

I need a pint :duffer:

I keep seeing this written on bridges. Any idea what it means?

 

I've even developed my own supersticion now and whenever I pass under a bridge with it on I have to say "gouranga" out loud. And I'm not the supersticious sort. I don't believe in ghosts, spirits, adam and eve or pixies or anything.

 

Any ideas before I go mad?

 

:duffer: :duffer: :duffer:

Oh didn't anybody tell you it means - Get Craig David from the internet ;)

Originally Posted by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gouranga, or Gauranga, is said to originate in the Hare Krishna religious movement, whose founder, Shri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, was also called Gaura, or Gauranga. In popular culture it is accepted generally as a word meaning simply 'be happy', although the literal Sanskrit translation is 'light/golden-limbed'.

 

Stickers bearing the word Gouranga or stating "Call out Gouranga and be happy!" have been appearing on bridges over motorways and railways in Scotland and the North of England. It has also appeared on public buildings over recent years, and stickers and fridge magnets with the phrase have also been handed out by Hare Krishna monks at music festivals throughout the UK, such as Glastonbury and Download.

 

 

 

I need a pint :duffer:

 

 

Well I never. I did google it a year ago or so with no real result.

 

'ow queer!

 

There goes my supersticion. Fookin new-age nonces!

Oh didn't anybody tell you it means - Get Craig David from the internet ;)

 

 

:rofl:

 

I should tell the Krishnas that but they generally won't be argued with and have lots of spare time to try.

Tim read quotes 11 and 12;) Google is your friend

 

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gouranga

I guess as philosphys go, it's not a bad one though - say Gouranga and be happy!

Tim read quotes 11 and 12;) Google is your friend

 

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gouranga

 

Hey Iain! How's the exup? I bought a CBR600Sport recently. Mad little thing!

 

 

 

So anyone know if it's a bridge maintenance company or a Hari Krishna thing?

 

Like I said I googled it a year ago with no luck.

 

It's mad - the answers are there for the taking these days!

 

I like the way computer games got a hold of it too! Knock down all the monks and it appears! Counter culture!

Does anyone remember the original Grand theft auto? Sometimes there was a group of little people wandering about who all wore orange robes. If you ran them all over in one go, the word Gouranga would appear on screen and you'd get some kind of bonus!

 

 

[/geek mode]

Hey Iain! How's the exup? I bought a CBR600Sport recently. Mad little thing!

 

 

 

 

Its going very well mate but I will be changing it for a very nice toy soon;)

Does anyone remember the original Grand theft auto? Sometimes there was a group of little people wandering about who all wore orange robes. If you ran them all over in one go, the word Gouranga would appear on screen and you'd get some kind of bonus!

 

 

[/geek mode]

 

 

Yes quote 5 lol

 

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gouranga

Its going very well mate but I will be changing it for a very nice toy soon;)

 

 

Cool mate - the newer sports bikes are amazing. Light and faaaaaast. That new ZZR1400 makes 170-odd bhp at the rear wheel.

 

Even this little CBR of mine feels amazingly quick - I think it'd mash a standard TT Zed, even from a 70mph rolling start. And it's stunning round corners and on the brakes - only weighs 170kg.

 

I'm planning to ride to Slovenia, Romania and Hungary on it with me mate who's just bought a CBR too. Probably. Wife permitting. ;)

gouranga 61 up, 25 down

 

random word made up up north to make confuse idiots from south

 

"what the hell does gouranga mean?"