Divine Teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in America

Swami Nikhilanandji's Interview with Ashok Vyas on ITV

2010-02-27T19:29:21Z

Swami Nikhilanandji's interview with Ashok Vyas on ITV. Swami Nikhilanandji is a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Founded in 1990 by H. D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, the Barsana Dham Temple and ashram campus serves as the national center of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in the United States and is one of the largest Hindu temples in North America.

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Essentials of the Gita for Children & their Parents Part II (March 27 - April 2, New York)

2010-02-26T03:18:15Z

More than 100 adults and 50 youth attended all seven days of the course entitled "Essentials of the Gita for Children & their Parents". The course, which took place in Long Island , NY, during this year's mid-winter school recess, was presented by Swami Nikhilanand, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Due to the unprecedented response, Swami Nikhilanand, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj will return to the Vaishnav Community Center, New York, to present a sequel called 'Essentials of the Gita: Part II'. This 7-day course will be held from March 27 - April 2 2010 and will focus on Bhagavad Gita chapters seven to thirteen.

Venue: Vaishnav Community Center
100 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park
NY 11040

Dates: Sat, March 27th 2010 - Fri, April 2nd 2010
Time: Sat 19:00 -20:30
Sun 13:00 - 15:00
Mon -Fri : 19:00-20:30
Contact: Rohit Sharma (516) 281-5973
Cost: Free
Web: www.SwamiNikhilanand.com/facebook

The topics for the camp are:

March 27: Ways to surrender to God
March 28: What happens at the moment of death
March 29: The general & special Grace of God
March 30: The origin of the Universe & the omnipotence of God
March 31: Arjun's Divine vision
April 1: Devotion to personal or formless God
April 2: Qualities of God, souls & maya

Bhagwan Shree Krishn told the Bhagavad Gita to His friend and disciple, Arjun, for the spiritual upliftment of the souls. In his discourse, Swami Nikhilanandji, a disiple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, will shed light on teachings of Shree Krishn, which were revealed for all the seekers of God's love.

Do not miss this opportunity to provide the invaluable gift of Hindu culture and values to your children and your family. Dinner prasad will be served following the program each day.

Pictures of the February 'Lessons from the Gita' course in New York

Overwhelming Response to New York Gita Class Offered by JKP Barsana Dham

2010-02-24T16:09:18Z

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More than 100 adults and 50 youth attended all seven days of the course entitled "Essentials of the Gita for Children & their Parents". The course, which took place in Long Island, NY during this year's mid-winter school recess, was presented by Swami Nikhilanandji, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

The course was taught by Swami Nikhilanandji, a pracharak of JKP Barsana Dham and a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (www.jkp.org/jagadguru_kripaluji/index.html). It was specifically planned to happen during the mid-winter school recess so that youth could take full advantage of the hour-and-a-half-long program each evening. Two separate rooms were used, so that youth and adults could receive separate instruction according to their personal needs. Using this format, one chapter of the Gita was covered each night.

Perhaps the most impressive thing about the program was the enthusiasm of the kids to come each day. One parent remarked, "When I would return home from work, my three kids were already dressed and anxious to leave. They were the ones making sure that we got here on time." To see an interview with Swami Nikhilanand on ITV about the Gita class, visit www.YouTube.com/JKPBarsanaDhamCenter.

Due to the overwhelming response for part one of the "Essentials of the Gita", which covered the first 6 chapters, part two has been organized during the school spring break, from March 27 to April 2, 2010. During part two, chapters 7 to 13 will be covered. The location of the program is the Vaishnav Community Center, 100 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. The timings will be as follows: Saturday, March 27, 7:00-8:30 pm; Sunday, March 28, 1:00-3:00 pm; Monday-Friday, March 29-April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm. The course is offered free of charge. For more information and to register, call (516) 281-5973. You can see more pictures of the recent event at www.SwamiNikhilanand.com/facebook.

Basics of Hinduism II (March 14-20, 2010)

2010-02-15T04:31:40Z

Spring Break Program: Basic of Hinduism II for Children and their Parents

(Separate instructions for adults & youth)

Dates: March 14th - 20th 2010

Times: Sunday 16:00 -18:00

Mon - Fri 18:30 - 20:00

Saturday 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: D/FW Hindu Temple,

Ekta Mandir

1605 N. Britain Rd.

Irving, TX 75061

Call: Ritu Agrawal (214) 995-1037

Cost: Free

Map: (Map)

Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham, founded by Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, is visiting Irving to present the second part of the Basics of Hinduism Series at the DFW Hindu Temple. This transformative 7-day Course will include spiritually uplifting discourses and classes in English and singing of beautiful kirtan revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and led by Swami Nikhilanand Ji. Please share this event info with family and friends in the Dallas area.

Main Topics:

March 14th God's different Divine abodes

March 15th The secret of God's descension

March 16th Different kinds of Saints

March 17th Who is Radha?

March 18th The power of prayer

March 19th Practicing Hinduism every day

March 20th Holy places and Saints

Dinner prasad served daily following the programs. Prizes will be awarded for perfect attendance & top exam scores. Youth will play Jeopardy every day to review knowledge.

Narad Bhakti Sutra II (March 7 - 13 2010)

2010-01-30T23:51:43Z

"Narad Bhakti Sutra Part II" - A 7-day Course

In English with Beautiful Kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham.

Dates: March 7 - 13 2010
Time: Sun 18:00 - 19:45
Weekdays & Saturday 18.30 - 19.45
Location: Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple,
12030 Independance Pkwy,
Frisco, TX 75035
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Info: Deepali Goyal (972) 849-0166

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 Darshan and explained by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. (Picture: Sage Narad Ji who revealed the Narad Bhakti Darshan).

Topics of Narad Bhakti Sutra II -

How to balance worldly duties with the path of bhaki
Nishkamta & ananyati: the two most important conditions on the path of bhakti
The best historical example of bhakti
The definition of a Saint
The difference between worldly love and Divine love

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.

Religion or Science: Which is more Important in the World Today? (Feb 25 2010)

2010-01-26T13:21:53Z

Religion or Science: Which is more Important in the World Today?

A fascinating discourse by Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, presented by Sai Mandir of New York. The event will include captivating Kirtan led by Swami Nikhilanand Ji.

Venue: Sai Mandir 1889 Grand Ave.,
Baldwin, New York 11510 [MAP]
Date: Thurs, Feb 25 2010 Time: 19.30 -20.30

School Break Program: Lessons From the Gita for Children & Their Parents (Feb 14-22)

2010-01-21T05:50:00Z

Basics of Hinduism: Lessons from the Gita for Children & their Parents

This mid-winter school recess, Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham, will be presenting a free 7-day course in New Hyde Park, New York, on Lessons from the Gita for Children & Their Parents. This illuminating course will be held from Sun, Feb 14th 2010 - Sat, Feb 20th 2010

Venue: Vaishnav Community Center
100 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park
NY 11040
[MAP]
Dates: Sun, Feb 14th 2010 - Sat, Feb 20th 2010
Time: Sun 16:00 -18:00 & Mon -Sat : 19:00-20:30
Contact: Rohit Sharma (516) 281-5973
Cost: Free.

The topics for the camp are:
Feb 14: Dharm aur Karm yog - Introduction to Gita
Feb 15: Atm bodh - Understanding the true self.
Feb 16: Paap ka beej - Why do we do wrong things?
Feb 17: Avtar Rahasya - The Secret of Krishn's descension
Feb 18: Sadguru - How to recognize a true Saint?
Feb 19: Roop Dhyan - Meditation and control of the mind.
Feb 20: Kamna aur Prem - What to ask for from God?

Do not miss this opportunity to provide the invaluable gift of Hindu culture and values to your children and your family..

Dinner prasad will be served following the program each day. Click event flyer thumbnail to enlarge.

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If God is Gracious, Why is there Suffering in the World? (Feb 6 2010)

2010-01-19T14:00:02Z

If God is Gracious, Why is there Suffering in the World?

A discourse by Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, presented by Hanuman Temple of New York. The event will include captivating Kirtan led by Swami Nikhilanand Ji.

Venue: Hanuman Temple of New York, 111 Jerusalem Ave.,
Hempstead, New York 11550 [MAP]
Date: Sat, Feb 6 2010
Time: 19.30 -20.30
Contact: (516) 483-9500

Press Release: JKP Barsana Dham to Offer Gita Class in New York during February School Break

2010-01-19T06:28:32Z

JKP Barsana Dham to Offer Gita Class in New York during February School Break

Venue: Vaishnav Community Center
100 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park
New York 11040
Dates: Sun, Feb 14th 2010 - Sat, Feb 20th 2010
Time: Sun 16:00 -18:00 & Mon -Sat : 19:00-20:30
Contact: Rohit Sharma (516) 281-5973
Cost: Free.

Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, will present this 7-day course in Long Island, New York during this year's mid-winter school recess. Parallel classes for youth and adults will allow the whole family to learn the most important topics of the Gita one chapter at a time.

New Hyde Park, New York (PRWEB) January 19, 2010 -- The U.S. ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, JKP Barsana Dham, will offer a 7-day course on the Gita in New York during the mid-winter school recess this February. Taking advantage of the school break, the course will have two parallel classes - one for youth, and one for adults, and is scheduled in the evenings on February 14-20. The course will focus on the most important topics of the Gita chapter by chapter. One chapter will be covered each day. The location of the course is New Hyde Park, New York which is on Long Island, on the border of Nassau and Queens Counties.

Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham, will present the course. Past participants in other cities like Dallas, Houston and Washington, D.C. have appreciated the format of the course, which allows youth and adults to learn at their own level. Each day, after the introduction and opening prayer, the group is divided into adult and youth sections. The youth receive their instruction first, while the adults begin their education in the media room by watching a special video speech by Kripaluji Maharaj on a related topic. (Read More)

Hinduism Awareness Week with Swami Nikhilanand (Pictures)

2010-01-18T03:57:06Z

Hindus of Greater Houston- Hinduism Awareness Week

Related Post - Understanding Hinduism in Today's World

Hinduism awareness week, sponsored by Hindus of Greater Houston, was well attended. Children of all ages participated in the event and were asking questions and they listened to complete lecture by Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Many topics were covered and it was a very interactive session.

Swami Nikhilanand covered some basic and as well as some advanced topics on Hinduism. After the lecture all the kids took a test on the lecture and were very eager to do their best.

Rajat, winner in 12-18 years category. He scored 10 out of 10. The question which made the difference was related to "soul" and if it is "Omnipresent" ?

Winners in 6 - 12 age category. They won the competition by scoring 10 /10. They won a video camera and an MP3 player.

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Is it Possible to Remember God All the Time?

2010-01-18T03:13:00Z

Is it Possible to Remember God All the Time?

Speech by Swami Nikhilanand of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Barsana Dham. Swami Nikhilanand is a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

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 Shree Maharajji, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam).

When the time came, his Guruji gave him the order of sanyas. Since then, Swami Nikhilanand has lectured throughout the U.S., inspiring audiences with his clear and practical representation of our Hindu dharm.

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"Narad Bhakti Darshan" (January 15 - 22 2010)

2010-01-16T19:17:25Z

Narad Bhakti Darshan is one of the most important scriptures explaining the true meaning of bhakti.

Date: January 15 - 22 2010
Time: Weekdays & Saturday 7-8.3opm Sun 4-6pm
Location: 1307 W. Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77043

In this 8 day lecture series we will learn-

How do you do bhakti?
Why moksh is not the goal of bhakti.
What are the 3 things you need to know to follow the path of bhakti?
What is the difference between worldly desire and desiring God?
How many forms of God should you worship?
How should one balance their worldly duties with the path of bhakti?
What is the best historical example of bhakti?

Makar Shankranti Festivities with Swami Nikhilanand Ji

2010-01-15T13:11:10Z

Related Post: The Meaning of Makar Sankranti

Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj starting the Surya Namaskar session

Swami Nikhilanand Ji participating in the kite flying festivities.

This year, Hindus of Greater Houston celebrated Makar Shankranti day most joyously. Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj gave a speech on "the meaning of Makar Shankranti".

Over 4,000 men, women and children joined in festivities with kite-flying, yogic exercises - Surya Namaskar yagna - and music in Houston. It was a picnic with a difference where people from various parts of greater Houston area gathered to mark the festival that also signifies the Sun's northward journey - Uttarayana.

The festival organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, Gujarati Samaj of Greater Houston and Hindus of Greater Houston has become a favorite fun day for the last two decades. This year because of the wet outfield, games like cricket and kabaddi were canceled but that did not diminish the enthusiasm of the gathering. The Day extended for almost 8 hours with the peak around 2 pm when music, food and kite flying were the big attraction. Gujarati Samaj served Khichari and butter milk free, like every year, said Prakash Shah, the President of Gujarati Samaj.

From the morning hours till well past noon hundreds of people from ages 6 to 60 participated in the Yogic exercise, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) that helps both the body and the mind. Lakshminarayan, one of the organizers, said Surya Namaskar has become very popular and every day some 10,000 people do it in parks, playgrounds and at their homes. The goal is to reach 100,000 people this year.

The Meaning of Makar Sankranti January 10th

2010-01-06T21:11:00Z

Come listen to a talk on 'The Meaning of Makar Sankranti' presented by the Hindu Worship Society Temple in Houston, and given by a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Date - Sunday, January 10th 2010

Time - 12:00 - 13:00

Location - Hindu Worship Society Temple,

2223 Wirtcrest Lane,

Houston, TX 77055

Contact - Vishnu Divecha (713) 784-1455 OR Renu Seth (832) 816-0169

Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar and is celebrated with great devotion, zeal and fervor on 14 January each year. It falls on the day when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn) and when day and night are of equal duration. Offerings of rice and milk are made to Surya Dev, God Sun.

Makar Sankranti is a day of great significance and marks the beginning of auspicious times. The beginning of the period, when the sun travels northwards, is considered highly favorable for auspicious activities. It is celebrated as Pongal in the South, but in the North it is observed as Makar Sankranti. On this day, thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the Ganges and other holy streams. At Ganga Sagar, where the river Ganga enters the sea, a grand fair and festival is held on this day. Devotees in large numbers reach the Sagar Island in boats, and bathe there at a point where Ganga meets the sea. There, the pilgrims also visit the Ashram of sage Kapil, who according to our Puranas had burnt to ashes the sixty thousand sons of the King Sagar of Ayodhya. These sixty thousand dead princes were subsequently revived and made to ascend to heaven by the sacred waters of Divine Ganga, as She flowed over their ashes.

Makar Sankranti is also known as 'Jagadguru Divas' and is extremely special and important to the followers of Shree Kripaluji Maharaj as on this day, in 1957, our beloved spiritual master, at only 35 years old, was conferred in Varsanasi with the highest title 'Jagadguru' by the Kashi Vidvat Parishat, an apex body of all the supreme scholars and masters of India of the time.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this enlightening event at the Hindu Worship Society Temple in Houston, and to listen to Swami Nikhilanand's speech on this auspicious occasion, or to forward this message to friends and family in Houston Texas and surrounding areas.

Understanding Hinduism in Today's World (Sat January 9th)

2010-01-06T18:47:45Z

Event Name- "Understanding Hinduism in Today's World"
Location -
Keshav Smriti,
4018 Westhollow Pkwy,
Houston, TX 77082
Date - Saturday January 9th 2010
Time - 10am - 12noon
Contact - Dharminder Dargan (281) 531-4332

Schedule -
9.30am Registration
10.00am Talk on Hinduism Today
10.45am Question & Answers
11.15am Hindu Event Awareness
11.30am Competition
11.50am Prizes
12.00noon Pizza Lunch

Topics of Lecture-
Why have faith in Hinduism?
Why should I believe in God?
Why does the description of God in Hinduism differ or agree with other religions?
Is it possible to see God?
The challenges of being a Hindu youth in America.

Swami Nikhilanand is a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and a sanyasi teacher of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Barsana Dham. 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 Kripalu Ji Maharaj, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam). When the time came, his Guruji gave him the order of sanyas. Since then, Swami Nikhilanand has lectured throughout the U.S., inspiring audiences with his clear and practical representation of our Hindu dharm.