A series of discourses was recently given to the Bhutanese community in Fort Worth, Texas. Here are some glimpses. The organizer of the program commented:

"The holy words from Swamiji was really inspiring. The most facinating part was Swamiji's way of preaching. He didn't simply sit and preach. He was teaching like a teacher does in the class, using a marker and a whiteboard. We got to learn a lot from him"

Nepali Spiritual & Cultural Center of Dallas had a one week summer camp. Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and sanyasi teacher of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, came and spoke to a 100 Nepali kids in attendance.

The summer camp was aimed at teaching Nepali cultural & spiritual values, traditions, and moral teachings to children in Dallas. The program also encompassed a short training program on spirituality, meditation, and natural treatment for adults during the evenings.

Swami Nikhilanand spoke to the kids on the following topics:
Day 1 (Tue 7th June 2011): God, souls and maya are all eternal.
Day 2 (Tue 8th June 2011): Sattvic, rajas and tamas actions; the consequence of such actions; the mind can be made more pure or less pure.
Day 3 (Tue 9th June 2011): How the food we eat affects our mind (why be vegetarian?)

Glimpses of JKP Radha Madhav Dham's Summer Camp in Plano, which took place June 5 - 11, 2011.

This was the final session of the highly acclaimed "Basics of Hinduism" trilogy in Plano, Texas. The 7 day class, presented by Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, drew on the knowledge of Hinduism to make children and parents understand important events & stories from our scriptures.

The main topics were:

June 5: Brahma visits Krishn in Dwarika & learns an important lesson
June 6: Mother Yashoda sees the whole universe in young Krishn's mouth.
June 7: Brahma tries to test Krishn.
June 8: Indra tries to defeat Krishn; Krishn lifts Govardhan hill.
June 9: Dhruv and Prahlad; the child devotees who met God.
June 10: Surdas and Vilvamangal; even a blind person can see God
June 11: The wrestlers challenge Krishn; everybody sees Krishn according to their own eyesight.

Summer Break Program: Basics of Hinduism for Children & Their Parents Part 3

This will be the final session of the highly acclaimed "Basics of Hinduism" trilogy in Plano, Texas. The 7 day class will draw on the knowledge of Hinduism to make children and parents understand important events & stories from our scriptures. New students are welcome (even if you did not attend Part 1 & 2). Youth will play Jeopardy every day to review their knowledge. There will be an exam for youth on the last day and prizes for high scores.

Separate Classes for Adults and Youth (6 & up)
Adults without children can attend. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
The classes are guided by Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and sanyasi teacher of JKP Radha Madhav Dham.

Daily Topics:
June 5: Brahma visits Krishn in Dwarika & learns an important lesson
June 6: Mother Yashoda sees the whole universe in young Krishn's mouth.
June 7: Brahma tries to test Krishn.
June 8: Indra tries to defeat Krishn; Krishn lifts Govardhan hill.
June 9: Dhruv and Prahlad; the child devotees who met God.
June 10: Surdas and Vilvamangal; even a blind person can see God
June 11: The wrestlers challenge Krishn; everybody sees Krishn according to their own eyesight.

Dates: June 5 - 11, 2011 Sun, June 5 4:00 - 6:00 pm Mon - Fri, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Sat, June 11 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Venue: Alpha Montessori House 4505 Hedgcoxe Rd, Plano, TX 75024 [Google Map]

To register:
Call Deepali Goyal (972) 849-0166

Cost
FREE!

Glimpses from past classes with Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham:

Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Barsana Dham is coming to Plano, Texas for 7 days of knowledge and devotion at the Shri Ram Mandir.

7 Important Questions Answered about Hinduism
Discourse & Kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand, pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and sanyasi teacher at JKP Barsana Dham founded by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.

Presented by:
Shri Ram Mandir
221 West Parker Road, Suite 470, Plano, Texas
[MAP]

Dates & Times:
Sunday - Saturday, March 20 - 26, 2011
Sun - Fri 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Sat 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Questions:
Day 1 What is more important - science or religion?
Day 2 Can science prove that Hinduism & God are true?
Day 3 Are all religions the same?
Day 4 What is the importance of human birth?
Day 5 What is the goal of human life?
Day 6 Why do we have so many forms of God and different paths?
Day 7 How can we attain the ultimate goal of our life?

More Info:
Deepali Goyal (972) 849-0166

RSVP on Facebook:
7 days of knowledge and devotion at the Shri Ram Mandir Plano

What are the 3 conditions of True Bhakti? (Shri Ram Mandir, Plano TX, Dec 10th - 12th)
- A 3-Day Discourse in English with beautiful kirtan

Swami Nikhilanand ji disciple and pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, has returned from India, and will be delivering this uplifting and inspiring 3 day discourse in Plano, Texas. You are all invited and encouraged to attend, or forward this message to family and friends in the area.

Dates and times:
December 10-12 2010
Fri, Dec 10th & Sun, Dec 12th: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Sat, Dec 11th : 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Location:
Shri Ram Mandir
221 West Parker Road,
Suite 470,
Plano TX 75023
[MAP]

Contact Person: Deepali Goyal @ 972-849-0166

Description:
What are the 3 main conditions of True Bhakti?
Our Scriptures explain that there are many paths of heart and mind purification expressed through many types of physical and mental practices, but there is only one path to God - the path of grace or bhakti. If a path or practice is to have a divine outcome, it must include or culminate in bhakti.

During a 3-day discourse, Swami Nikhilanand ji helps us understand these teachings in greater depth and explain us the main conditions or prerequisites of True path of Bhakti:

Day 1: Bhakti must be done from the mind.
Day 2: Nishkamta - Loving God with no demand.
Day 3: Ananayta - Loving God exclusively.

Swami Nikhilanand left behind his Western beliefs and chose to adopt Hinduism as a young man. He travelled to India and studies in the ashrams of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shashtras, 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. These spiritually uplifting programs are further sweetened by his kirtan of Radha Krishn name in the form of soul- enticing chantings and devotional songs revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

3 Important Questions Answered by our Hindu Scriptures

You are all warmly invited to attend a special 3 day discourse and kirtan with Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham:

"3 Important Questions Answered by our Hindu Scriptures"

Attending this unique and spiritually uplifting event will help deepen your understanding of three important questions from the scriptures:
1. Why is the human form of life the most important?
2. What is the goal of human life?
3. How can I attain that goal?

The program is presented by JKP Barsana Dham and Shri Ram Mandir, Plano, Texas.

For more information, please call Mahima Bhasin at (972) 310 - 0475