Albany Hindu Temple proudly presents:
Bhagwan Naam Mahatmya: The greatness of God's Name
Discourse & kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham
Dates:
February 4 &5, 2012
Saturday, Feb 4 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Saunday, February 5 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Venue:
Albany Hindu Temple
450 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, New York 12110
Phone: 518-459-7272
www.AlbanyHinduTemple.org
Topics:
Feb 4: The Divine effect of chanting God's name.
Feb 5: How to meditate while chanting God's name.
Beyond the Gita: An Introduction to the Bhagwatam
Discourse & Kirtan for adults by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, the US ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Separate Bhagwatam classes provided concurrently for youth age 6-18
Dates:
February 19-26, 2012 (mid-winter recess)
Feb 19 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Feb 20 - 25 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Feb 26 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location:
Asamai Temple
80 E. Barclay St.,
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 433-4388
Youth Class:
Separate Bhagwatam classes provided for youth age 6-18
To register your kids: call Rohit Sharma
(516) 582-1113
Adult Topics: (Adults will hear a discourse and do kirtan of Krishn leelas each evening).
Feb 19: Why the Bhagwatam is beyond the Gita
Feb 20: Bhagwatam takes a soul beyond the attainment of mokch
Feb 21: The difference between worshipping God and loving God
Feb 22: The importance of listening to Krishn leelas
Feb 23: Krishn is supreme God
Feb 24: The secret of Krishn's appearance
Feb 25: Navdha bhakti and the essence of devotion
Feb 26: The characteristics of a mahapurush
Youth Topics: (Youth will learn stories & philosophy of the Bhagwatam. read Krishn leelas and play Jeopardy each evening. There will be an exam on the last day for the youth, with prizes for top scores.)
Feb 19: Story of Narad meeting Bhakti Devi, Gyan and Vairagya in person
Feb 20: Story of Gokarn & Dhundhukari; what is the Bhagwatam
Feb 21: Story of King Parichit; story of Shukdeo Paramhans
Feb 22: Story of why Ved Vyas wrote the Bhagwatam
Feb 23: Story of what happened in Braj after Krishn left the earth planet
Feb 24: Krishn and His different avatar as told in the Bhagwatam
Feb 25: Krishn is supreme God; the secret of His appearance
Feb 26: The story of Prahlad. What is a Saint.
Having taught many family Gita classes in the New York area, this February Swami Nikhilanand is returning to deliver a series of discourses explaining what is beyond the Bhagwad Gita. This program, to be held at the Asamai Hindu Temple in Hicksville, New York from Feb 19 - 26, will introduce listeners to the philosophy of the Bhagwatam. The program will combine a discourse and kirtan in the main hall for adults with a youth Bhagwatam class in a separate room. It will also differ from most other Bhagwat saptah programs in that listeners will not only hear the stories of the Bhagwatam, but will learn the actual philosophy of the Bhagwatam, how it relates to other Hindu scriptures, and how to apply it in their own practice of devotion.
Swami Nikhilanand is a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. He was born in Canada in a non-religious family and learned about God while attending a Catholic school in his small hometown. Although he knew nothing about Hinduism at the time, his spiritual questions led him to search beyond the conventional religious education he received in school, and he read many religious books of other traditions. As a young man, his quest brought him to a Hindu religious center in Austin, Texas by the name of Radha Madhav Dham. Radha Madhav Dham is the main U.S. ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. While visiting the ashram, Swami Nikhilanand learned the Hindu concepts of God, soul, reincarnation, karm, and liberation and found many of the answers he had been seeking since his childhood. Soon after, Swami Nikhilanand moved to the ashram in Texas and also started making regular visits to India to learn more about Hinduism. He learned Hindi, and also studied the main Sanskrit scriptures with the guidance of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj. After several years of study and meditation, he was given the order of sanyas, which is a renounced order of living similar to being a monk. He now travels around America giving discourses on the philosophy of Sanatan Dharm to adults and youth, and teaching the path of bhakti as he learned from his Guruji, Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.
In his Bhagwatam discourse this July, Swami Nikhilanand will be going beyond what he has taught in his past Gita classes. Swamiji tells, "It is commonly said that where the teachings of the Bhagwad Gita end, the philosophy of the Bhagwatam begins. The Gita gives general knowledge about who God is, who Krishna is, and how a person should lead their life. The Bhagwatam reveals things about God that are only hinted at in the Gita, and tells secrets about the ultimate goal of life which you could not know by reading the Gita. That is why the Bhagwatam is considered to the crown jewel of all the Hindu scriptures." The satsang will conclude each evening with singing bhajans of Krishn leelas which are based on the stories of the Bhagwatam. This helps participants to engage their mind in remembering God for a longer time, whereas normally the mind is too fickle to allow a person to meditate for more than a few minutes.
While the adults attend the satsang and discourse in the main hall, the youth will be learning the philosophy and stories of the Bhagwatam in a separate class. Youth will also play a fun game of Jeopardy every day to test their knowledge of the Hindu scriptures. Dinner prasad will be served after the arti every day.
Karm Yog of the Gita: How to Practically Apply It in Life
Discourse & kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham
Dates:
Feb 10 & 11, 2012
Friday, February 10 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, February 11 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Presented by Hindu Cultural Center of Connecticut
96 Chapel Street
Stratford
Connecticut 06614
[Map]
www.HinduCulturalCenter.org
Topics:
Feb 10- What is karm yog; who is a true karm yogi?
Feb 11- What is the benefit of listening to Krishn leelas?
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 in Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 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.
Glimpses of Nikhilanand Bhaiya's amazing 3 day lecture and kirtan program at Durga Temple, Virginia. Please mark you calanders for another exciting 3 day program called Karm Yog of the Gita: How to practically apply it in life to take place at Rajdhani Mandir, Virginia, Jan 20 - 22, 2012. More info here.
Vyasar Ganesan, a devotee of Radha Krishn and Radha Madhav Dham since childhood, and currently a senior at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, will be giving a special presentation this Sunday titled England and India: A Discussion of the Impact of English Rule on Indian Culture and Religion. Vyasar's presentation covers a wide variety of topics, from different naming conventions by visiting foreigners that have continued to be used in India, to examining Mughal rule in India, the Independence movement in India, and India's spiritual treasure of scriptural knowledge.
Vyasar has given this presentation to the head of the Religious Studies Department, the college chaplain, and several presidents of religious and spiritual student organizations. His upcoming presentation during Sunday satsang will be a wonderful opportunity to expose your children to the greatness of Hindu culture and history.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday for this special presentation.
