December 2011 Archives

Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, in Washington

"Prem ki Paribhasha: The True Meaning of Love"
Discourse & kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham."

Dates:
January 13 - 16 2012
Friday, January 13 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, January 14 7:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, January 15 5:00-7:00 pm
Monday, January 5:00-7:00 pm

Presented by:
Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington
10001 Riggs Road,
Adelphi,
MD 20783
(301) 445-2165 or (301) 434-1000

Topics:
Jan 13: Is wordly love real love? Why do we love?
Jan 14: The definition of real love. What is selfless love?
Jan 15: What do we get if we love God?
Jan 16: Different levels of love; the ultimate Divine love.


Karm Yog of the Gita: How to practically apply it in life


"Karm Yog of the Gita: How to practically apply it in life"
Discourse & Kirtan with Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham

Presented by:
Rajdhani Mandir
4525 Pleasant Valley Road,
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-378-8401
www.RajdhaniMandir.org

Topics:
Jan 20: What is karm yog? Who is a true karm yogi?
Jan 21: Is it possible to remember God all the time?
Jan 22: Why is the mind so difficult to control?
             How can the mind be brought under control?

Swami Nikhilanandji's highly acclaimed 'Essentials of Gita' class in New York, which takes place from time to time, is the definitive source of Hindu scriptural learning for parents and youth. It offers a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of modern living, and gives participants a chance to get crystal clear answers to questions such as who are we, what is our purpose in life, who is God, what is our relationship with God etc., under the guidance of a profound and prolific speaker of Bhagavad Gita. This 3-day lecture is a more concise lecture series on how to actually apply the karm yog of the Bhagavad Gita in daily life.

Bhaiyaji studied Bhagavad Gita at its deepest levels under the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaji, and he was one of the presiding leaders at the 6th Global Gita Conference in New York in 2008. If you live in Virginia, and have a curiosity to study how to practically apply Bhagavad Gita in life, this event is for you. Questions and answers sessions will be available throughout the lecture series. The event is FREE.


Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 3

The thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi, senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and founder of Radha Madhav Society was among the most well attended and joyous retreats at Radha Madhav Dham so far. An awakening of the great value of Indian culture, heritage and spirituality for kids and parents was received by attending this extraordinary retreat. Kids experienced pride in being Hindu, and the whole family had a new devotional way to share time together.

Siddheshwari Deviji has delighted families every year with her loving and fun filled retreats. At this retreat, families from across Texas enhanced their understanding of Hindu philosophy, and learned how to bring it into their everyday life. They heard thought provoking speeches by Siddheshwari Deviji and got all their devotional questions answered.

Participants also learned how to do roop dhyan, a meditation on the loving form of Radha Krishn, as thought by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. The retreat included activities like yog, nature hikes, outdoor chanting, parikramas and a special Thanksgiving celebration to bring everyone together in enjoyment as one big happy family. The retreat was hosted at Radha Madhav Dham in Austin Texas, the official center of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in the west.

This was a great opportunity for retreat participants to meet other Indian families who also wanted to enrich their family lives in learning about Hindu spirituality; and to experience the peace and serenity of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's ashram. Visit Radha Madhav Society's facebook page for more pictures. Watch  one of Didiji's lectures to retreat participants here.

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 1

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 2

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 4

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 5

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 6

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 7

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 8

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 9

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 10

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 11

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 12

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 14

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 15

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 16

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 17

Thanksgiving retreat with Siddheshvari Devi at Radha Madhav Dham 18


Winter Family Camp at Radha Madhav Dham

Register right away for the one-of-a-kind Winter Hindu Family Camp at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin (Dec 26 - 31)

Soon our children will be grown, getting married and having children of their own. Who is responsible for teaching your grandchildren about the greatness of Sanatan Dharm? How will they know about the great heritage they are being born into? What will they do in school when they are learning about 'Hinduism' and are confronted with derogatory misinformation that is in their textbooks? How do your children feel now? Are you equipped with Scriptural knowledge to help them feel proud to be a Hindu in America?

At Radha Madhav Dham Temple, we are committed to teaching the authentic knowledge from the Divine Scriptures such as The Vedas, Puranas, Ramayan, Bhagavad Gita and Bhagwatam.

With the blessings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, Sushree Diwakari Didi and Nikhilanand Bhaiya, sanyasi teachers of JKP Radha Madhav Dham are bringing the Scriptures to life during our Hindu Family Camps.

Once a year families from all over the country choose to invest in their children's future by attending the winter family camp. While immersing in devotional, educational and family fun activities, everyone is given the opportunity to have their questions answered, spend quality time with their family, meet new friends and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the temple and beautiful grounds.

Families of all ages are invited to attend. Adults, teens, youths and children learn devotional philosophy that provides answers to fundamental questions such as, "Who am I? Who is God? Am I separate from God? How can I meet God?" As the answers to these core questions of our life are unfolded through the teachings of the scriptures of Sanatan Dharm, participants gain a firm faith and pride in the Hindu heritage.

"My teenager learned about all the great world discoveries that came from India and told me he was proud of being a Hindu for the very first time. Bonding with other Hindu youth and families made even my Camp experience not only enjoyable, but I sincerely gained a lot.„

Kids activities include devotional stories, arts and crafts, cooking, leela performances, kirtan, meditation, creative movement and dance, parachute play, peacock walks and much, much more.

Youth activities include interactive knowledge sessions, learning shlokas, leela plays, devotional 'Jeopardy', scriptural storytelling, arts and crafts, dholak, harmonium, cymbals, yog and outdoor activities.

Adults will learn the basics of Hinduism and how to practice meditation. They will also choose electives such as gentle yog asanas, harmonium, dholak or cymbal playing classes. The schedule includes enjoyable family activities like ras garba, historical Saint reenactments, campfire, water Holi, holy dip in Radha Kund and family olympics.

"My family gets more understanding of Hinduism, which strengthens our trust and faith in God, every time we attend the Radha Madhav Dham Family Camp. The most important teaching we learned is to love God and form a relationship with God. This knowledge carries us through difficult times. It strengthens our practice of Hinduism at home.„
- Ashay, Austin, TX

The Winter Family Camp will be proceeded by a special Christmas Retreat with Sushree Braj Banchari Didi and will be followed by a 24-hour akhand sankirtan (continuous 24-hour chanting) program.

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Akhand Sankirtan at the ashram of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj

Akhand Namsankirtan Program at Radha Madhav Dham, Noon Dec 31 - Noon Jan 1 2012

At the JKP ashrams in India, a 24-hour akhand chanting (continuous, without break) is a special yet familiar occurrence for satsangis. Since 2005, Radha Madhav Dham, the official center of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in the west, has been offering this same devotional opportunity, and participants come from all over Texas to partake of this special blessing. Beginning at Noon Dec 31, for 24 hours, devotees chant to over 50 unique tunes of the mahamantra, "Hare Ram, Hare Krishn". At the conclusion of the chanting, participants are enchanted by a delightfully sweet jhanki (leela darshan) performance by devotee children.

As stated in The Divine Vision of Radha Krishn, The Grace of the Master shines in the heart of a devotee as the blissful experience of Radha Krishn love. The following are some experiences from past participants of the akhand namsankirtan:

I remember in one of Shree Maharajji's speeches, he said our mind is impure because of our material attachments, and it can be purified through continuous remembrance of Radha Krishn. He said, in the beginning, we have to do some effort to keep the mind engaged in remembrance, and slowly, affinity for the name of Radha Krishn is developed. Through the 24-hour "Hare Ram" sankirtan, these teachings helped me to increase my affinity for Radha Krishn.

After immersing myself in the 24-hour chanting at Radha Madhav Dham, I felt such a devotional upfliftment, my devotional mind had been revitalized. I felt Shree Maharajji closer to me than ever before and I also felt such a deep sense of happiness. I now truly understand the importance and the immence benefit that can be gained by akhand namsankirtan.

The akhand sankirtan program directly follows two of the most exciting events of the year at Radha Madhav Dham, the Christmas Retreat with Sushree Braj Banchary Didi Ji, senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Dec 24 - 26) and Radha Madhav Dham's one-of-a-kind Winter Hindu Family Camp (Dec 26 - 31). Last year, Pooja (age 21) from New York commented:

The Family Camp was absolutely amazing! Every person could feel the amazing grace! New years was so awesome too - all the kids got up and started to dance before midnight in front of the Shrine singing loudly Radhey Radhey. It was so
beautiful.

Now is a perfect time of the year to come stay at Radha Madhav Dham. Register for the Christmas Retreat by calling Lisa Ghosh at (713)-755-6588; register for the Winter Family Camp online at www.HinduFamilyCamp.org or by calling Radha Madhav Dham on (512)-288-7180. No registration is required for the Akhand Namsankirtan program, but if you would like to stay the night, please book your accommodation online as soon as possible or call us at (512)-288-7180.


Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Swami Nikhilanand giving Bhagavad Gita lecture at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York

Here are some glimpses of Nikhilanand Bhaiya's special 2 hour Gita discourse at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York. Pooja from Flushing, New York said:

This was today and we are so blessed it was an amazing discourse on the Gita and what a karm yogi is and how to to karm yog. Thank you so much Bhaiya Ji we enjoyed so much.

Mark your calendars for Bhaiya Ji's upcoming lecture and kirtan series' at Fairfax Station, Virginia and Adelphi, Maryland in January 2012.

1. The science of Desires, Happiness & Unhappiness
Jan 6 - 8
Presented by: Durga Temple, Fairfax Station, Virginia

2. Prem ki Paribhasha: The True Meaning of Love
January 13 - 16 2012
Presented by: Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington, Adelphi, Maryland



We have just released our colorful JKP Radha Madhav Dham Calendar of Events 2012. The full pdf version is available on our website.

2012 will begin with the New Year 24-hour Akhand Sankirtan on Jan 1st 2012 followed by Jagadguru Divas (the anniversary of when Shree Kripaluji Maharaj was awarded the Jagadguru title in 1957) on Jan 14th. Please note that JKP Radha Madhav Dham's celebration dates are usually different than the official celebration dates with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in India.

Meanwhile, make sure to register for the devotionally rejuvenating Christmas Retreat with Sushree Braj Banchary Didi Ji, senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Dec 24 - 26, 2011) and JKP Radha Madhav Dham's one-of-a-kind Hindu Family Camp (Dec 26 - 31).

  • Register for the Christmas Retreat by calling Lisa Ghosh at (713)-755-6588:
  • Be inspired to extend your stay so as to experience the 24-Hour Akhand Sankirtan program on Jan 1st 2012! Welcome the New Year with continuous chanting of the Divine names of GodBook your accommodation by clicking the banner below, or by calling (512)-288-7180.

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj TV Schedule Times

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's Divine lectures are available every day in the USA on 3 channels:

1. Sahara Samay: 8:00pm EST; 7:00pm CST; 6:00pm MST; 5:00pm PST (available on DISH Network channel 798)

2. Aastha International: 6:30pm in all time zones (available on DISH Network channel 648)

3. TV Asia: 9:00 am EST (M-F), 10:00 am EST (Sat-Sun) (available on Dish Network channel 788)

Lets avail ourselves of this free gift of Divine knowledge and Divine love from Shree Maharajji, and make our lives blissful. In addition, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj has recently graced us all by giving permission for a TV channel which is eventually planned to be broadcast internationally. The name given by Shree Maharajji for the channel is "Bhakti Darshan".

For devotees in India, here is the flyer with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's latest TV schedule with IST timings

Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj TV Schedule Times





Register today for a special program with Sushri Braj Banchary Didi Ji, senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, at JKP, Radha Madhav Dham, Saturday, December 24 - Monday, December 26, 2011. Call Lisa Ghosh at (713) 755-6588 to register.

When:
Starts Sat Dec 24 at 8:00am
Ends - Mon Dec 26 at 11:00am

Activities:
Yoga
Soul stirring talks by Didiji
Q&A sessions
Spiritual videos
Picnic, outdoor games
Cultutal program and kids talent show

Kids Activities:
Music and dance classes
Hiking
Indoor/outdoor games
Contests: Drawing, painting, dance, music, kirtan
Winners get prizes

Contacts:
Lisa Ghosh: (713) 755-6588
Shri Kripalu Kunj Ashram
www.shrikripalukunj.org
neeharikap@gmail.com


Swami Nikhilanand will return to Durga Temple of Virginia in January 2012

Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, in Virginia

The science of Desires, Happiness & Unhappiness
Discourse & kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham

Dates:
Fri - Sun, January 6 - 8 2012
Fri & Sat, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Dinner prasad will be served after the arti.

Presented by: 
Durga Temple
8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
www.DurgaTemple.org

Topics:
Day 1: The science of desires (why do we have them?)
Day 2: The cause of human suffering; how to be free from it.
Day 3: Our true self & the nature of human relationships.

More info:
Bhavna Shide 703-209-8028
S.K. Verma 703-690-9355
Srilekha Reddy Palle 703-839-3976


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