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Narad Bhakti Sutra Dec 6th - 12th

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Event Name- Narad Bhakti Sutra
Location -
Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple
12030 Independence Pkwy Frisco, TX 75035
Date - Sunday Dec 6th - Saturday Dec 12th 2009
Time- 11:00 -11:45 (on Sun) 6:30 - 7:45 (Mon - Sat)

Narad Bhakti Sutra (Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj)Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj teaches that bhakti is eternal. It is the eternally existing path to attain God. God is one, so the path of His attainment is also one, and thus, the same path of bhakti ensures the attainment of any of the forms of God. The path of bhakti is prevalent in every brahmand of this entire universe and it is for all the souls of this universe. It remains the same in all the four yugas (satyug, treta, dwapar and kaliyug) and, as it is directly related to soul and God, it is above caste, creed, sect and nationality. It can be adopted by any person of any nation of this world, because it is gifted by the supreme God Himself for the benefit of the humankind; and again, there are no physical requirements in doing bhakti. There are no meditation postures to adopt, no concentration techniques to follow and no rituals to observe. So it can be done by anyone, young, old or sick, and at any time in twenty-four hours, because bhakti is the pure love of your heart that longs to meet the Divine beloved of your soul in this very lifetime. The philosophy of bhakti is described in Narad Bhakti Sutra and explained by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. (Picture: Sage Narad Ji who revealed the Narad Bhakti Sutra).

In this 7 day lecture series we will learn-

  • What is true bhakti?
  • Who can attain true bhakti?
  • What is the goal of bhakti?
  • What knowledge do you need to follow the path of bhakti?
  • How should one balance their worldly duties with the path of bhakti
  • What is the best historical example of bhakti?
The discourse is in English followed by beautiful Kirtan composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and led by Swami Nikhilanand of Barsana Dham Ashram, founded by Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati. Prasad/dinner will be served on all days.

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Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj
Swami Nikhilanand
This blog will keep you up to date with the all the latest news and views of the spiritual talks and courses led by Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadaguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, in America.


Swami Nikhilanand resides at Barsana Dham ashram, a beautiful temple and campus on 200 acres of scenic land near Austin, Texas. Born in Canada, he worked for many years as a professional wilderness guide in the remote regions of British Columbia. He took his first solo trip into the wilderness at the age of 16. At the age of 17, he left for New Zealand and Australia, where he toured on mountain bike for a year. Underlying his spirit of adventure was a deep spiritual longing. His life-long search led him to India, where he met Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, a renowned and respected spiritual leader.

Under the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, he studied Sanskrit scriptures, meditation and devotional music, and found the inner fulfillment he had been seeking.

He was given the renounced order of sanyas, and with the blessings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj he leads chanting meditation and offers talks and workshops throughout the United States. He effortlessly bridges the gap between East and West and gives us practical insight into how to improve our everyday life, inspiring us to awaken our inner spiritual potential.

Swami Nikhilanand left behind his western beliefs and chose to adopt Hinduism as a young man. He travelled to India and studied in the ashrams of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam). When the time came, his Guruji, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, gave him the order of sanyas. Since then, Swami Nikhilanand has lectured throughout the US, inspiring audiences with his clear and practical representation of our Hindu Dharm.

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