Hanuman temple of New York to present 15 day lecture by Swami Nikhilanand, pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (July 30 - Aug 14 2012)

July 30 - Karma

July 31 - Karma Yoga

Aug 1 - No lecture, raksha bandhana celebration

Aug 2 - Gyana

Aug 3 - Gyana Yoga

Aug 4 - Gyana & Bhakti

Aug 5 - Bhakti is the highest Divine power

Aug 6 - The characteristics of true bhakti: desirelessness

Aug 7 - The characteristics of true bhakti: selflessness

Aug 8 - The characteristics of true bhakti: independence

Aug 9 - Janmashtmi: Avatar Rahasya

Aug 10 - The characteristics of true bhakti: love God with 5 bhao

Aug 11 - Loving God with 5 bhao, continued

Aug 12 - The characteristics of true bhakti: meditation

Aug 13 - The characteristics of true bhakti: exclusive & continuous love

Aug 14 - The characteristics of true bhakti: avoiding kusang

A disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and sanyasi pracharak of his mission, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), Canadian-born Swami Nikhilanand was attracted to the teachings of Hinduism from a young age. Eventually, his deep spiritual longing led him to India, where he was most fortunate to come under the guidance of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Thereafter, living in the ashrams of JKP, he extensively studied Hindi, the philosophy of the prime Sanskrit scriptures (Vedas, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam), and practiced meditation in the tradition of raganuga bhakti. In 2003, he was given sanyas. Now, with the blessings of his Guruji, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, he offers satsang programs throughout America, engaging audiences with his clear explanations of Hindu philosophy coupled with inspired chanting of Sanskrit mantras and shlokas and charming nam sankirtan. His informative and compelling speeches provide practical insight into how to adopt the teachings of Sanatan Dharm into our daily lives, and inspire us to awaken our inner spiritual potential.