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.
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 GodDo 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.
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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.
March 14th God's different Divine abodes"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
(Map)
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?
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
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:
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
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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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 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
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).
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?
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.
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.
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.
"Lessons from the Gita for Children & their Parents" was presented by JKP Dallas Center.
Bhagvad-gita is also known as Gitopanishad. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upnishads available in kaliyug. Although there are many commentaries in various languages on the Bhagvad-gita but there remains a quest to always learn more.
During the spring, summer and winter breaks this year, devotees of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj at the JKP Dallas Center organized three 7-day long camps for children and their parents in Irving, Plano and Dallas. All the camps had overwhelming response from adults and kids.
These camps were presented by Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj who lives at JKP Barsana Dham, founded by Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, and main focus of the camps were to impart to the Hindu kids growing in North America salient information about Hindu religion and culture aimed at developing the spiritual side of their personality which is often ignored in the hustle bustle of today's environment. Each day Swami Nikhilanand taught a unique topic about Hinduism in concurrent sessions to adults and children. These camps provided a classroom format learning experience with lots of GAMES, role-plays, score-cards and tons of cool prizes to win, absolutely FREE.
Last week, Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, presented yet another such camp based on the teachings of the Gita in Flower Mound from Dec 13th to Dec 19th.
The topics for the camp were:
Dec 13: Dharm aur Karm yog - Introduction to Gita
Dec 14: Atm bodh - Understanding the true self.
Dec 15: Paap ka beej - Why do we do wrong things?
Dec 16: Avtar Rahasya - Secret of Krishn's descension
Dec 17: Sadguru - How to recognize a true Saint?
Dec 18: Roop Dhyan - Meditation and control of the mind.
Dec 19: Kamna aur Prem - What to ask for from God?
Swami Nikhilanand and Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat regularly present classes, talks and family camps in cities throughout the USA. Please visit this blog regularly for the most up to date information.
"What to ask from God - A Conversation between Queen Kunti and Shree Krishn"
Inspirational discourse in Houston, by Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.
Event Name- "What to ask from God - A Conversation between Queen Kunti and Shree Krishn"
Location -
Hindu Worship Society Temple
2223 Wirtcrest Lane,
Houston, TX 77055
Date - Sunday, January 3rd 2010
Time- 12:00 - 13:00
Contact - Vishnu Divecha (713) 784-1455 OR Renu Seth (832) 816-0169
Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj will speak on the devotional philosophy of What to ask from God.
Once in our history, in the time of Lord Krishn during Mahabharat, the mother of Arjun, Kunti, asked for a very strange boon from Krishn. Krishn had told Kunti that He could give her anything she desired. Kunti said "Vipadah santunah shashwad... Bavato darshanam..." "O Lord Krishn, if you want to give me anything, give me lack of worldly pleasures at every step of my life, because the absense of worldly things inspires the human heart to proceed towards You; otherwise, the heart tends to recede from You because of its increasing attachments."
Krishn said "Kunti! Generally people desire for worldly luxuries, yog-powers or liberation. Why do you ask for the pains of the world?" Kunti replied, "My Lord! Do not try to trick me. You see, if I receive worldly luxuries, my pride will grow and I might forget You, so how could I come close to You? But if I am facing difficulties in my life, I will know that this world is full of miseries, disappointments, and negativities. Then naturally I will remember You, and when I remember You, I will find You"...
(Excerpted from "The Shikchashtak by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati)
