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Here are some glimpses of Nikhilanand Bhaiya's special 2 hour Gita discourse at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Flusing, New York. Pooja from Flushing, New York said:

This was today and we are so blessed it was an amazing discourse on the Gita and what a karm yogi is and how to to karm yog. Thank you so much Bhaiya Ji we enjoyed so much.

Mark your calendars for Bhaiya Ji's upcoming lecture and kirtan series' at Fairfax Station, Virginia and Adelphi, Maryland in January 2012.

1. The science of Desires, Happiness & Unhappiness
Jan 6 - 8
Presented by: Durga Temple, Fairfax Station, Virginia

2. Prem ki Paribhasha: The True Meaning of Love
January 13 - 16 2012
Presented by: Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington, Adelphi, Maryland

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:
July 10-16, 2011
Sun, July 10 4:00-6:00 PM
Mon-Sat, July 11-16 7:00-8:30 PM

Location:
Vaishnav Community Center
100 Lakeville Rd,
New Hyde Park,
NY 11040
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To register your kids:
Call Rohit Sharma (516) 582-1113

Adults Topics:
Adults will hear a discourse and do kirtan of Krishn leelas each evening.
July 10: Why the Bhagwatam is beyond the Gita.
July 11: Bhagwatam takes a soul beyond the attainment of mokch.
July 12: The difference between worshipping God and loving God.
July 13: The importance of listening to Krishn leelas.
July 14: Krishn is supreme God.
July 15: The secret of Krishn's appearance.
July 16: Navdha bhakti and the essence of devotion.

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.
July 10: Story of Narad meeting Bhakti Devi, Gyan and Vairagya in person.
July 11: Story of Gokarn & Dhundhkari; what is the Bhagwatam.
July 12: Story of King Parikchit; story of Shukdeo Paramhans.
July 13: Story of why Ved Vyas wrote the Bhagwatam.
July 14: Story of what happened in Braj after Krishn left the earth planet.
July 15: Krishn and His different avatar as told in the Bhagwatam.
July 16: Krishn is supreme God; the secret of His appearance.

Further Details:
Having taught many family Gita classes in the New York area, this July Swami Nikhilanand is returning to deliver a series of discourses explaining what is beyond the Bhagwad Gita. This program, to be held at the Vaishnav Community Center in New Hyde Park, NY from July 10th to July 16th, 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.

Interview on Radio Salaam Namaste. Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Barsana Dham gives us a synopsis of his Essentials of Hinduism classes - what we will gain from attending his classes, how the classes are presented etc. You are encouraged to attend his upcoming 8-Day Bhagavad Gita Class at the Asamai Temple in New York (Feb 20 - 28, 2011).

Swami Nikhilanandji's highly acclaimed 'Essentials of Gita' class in New York 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.

Swami Nikhilanand studied Bhagavad Gita at its deepest levels under the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, and he was one of the presiding leaders at the 6th Global Gita Conference in New York in 2008. If you live in New York, and have a curiosity to study chapters 6-12 of Bhagavad Gita, this event is for you (chapters 1 - 6 were covered in a previous session). Questions and answers sessions, as well as a delicious vegetarian dinner will also be provided throughout the week. The event is FREE. (Click the play button at the top to start listening to the interview...)

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Presents - School Break Program: Essentials of the Gita Part 2

Do attend the JKP Barsana Dham 8-Day Gita Class in New York, & explore the Divine teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. JKP Barsana Dham's highly acclaimed 'Essentials of Gita' class in New York is the definitive source of Hindu scriptural learning for parents and youth. The classes bring together hundreds of spiritual seekers to discover the devotional treasures of the Gita in the presence of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj's pracharak.

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Interview on Radio Salaam Namaste about the event (Click the play button...)

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Dates and Times:
February 20 - 27, 2011
Sun, Feb 20: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mon - Sat, Feb 21 - 26: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sun, Feb 27: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Hosted by:
Asamai Temple, 80 E. Barclay St, Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 433-4388
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Program:
Understand the main topics of the Gita:
Feb 20: Chapter 8 - What happens at the moment of death.
Feb 21: Chapter 8 - The path of light and the path of darkness.
Feb 22: Chapter 9 - Is soul the same as God?
Feb 23: Chapter 9 - The general & special Grace of God.
Feb 24: Chapter 10 - The origin of the universe & the omnipotence of God.
Feb 25: Chapter 11 - Arjun's Divine vision.
Feb 26: Chapter 12 - Devotion to personal or formless God.
Feb 27: Chapter 13: Qualities of God, souls & maya.

Videos and testimonials:

To register call:
Rohit Sharma (516) 582-1113
Separate Instruction for Adults & Youth (Age 6 & up)
Dinner prasad will be served following the program each day.
Program is FREE

Prizes will be awarded for perfect attendance & top exam scores. Youth will play Jeopardy every day to review knowledge.

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 Kripaluji Maharaj, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam). When the time came, his Guruji, Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, 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.

JKP Barsana Dham & Hindus of Greater Houston present:

"Essentials of the Gita for Children & Their Parents" with Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Separate instructions for adults & youth)

June 16th Chpt. 7: 4 Ways to surrender to God.

Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and a representative of JKP Barsana Dham is going to be commencing the first part of a brand new Gita Family Camp series in New York. The series is going to be hosted by Asamai Temple.

These popular and enlightening Gita Family Camps are presented by Swami Nikhilanandji in three parts throughout the year, each part being a week long: part I deals with chapters 1 - 6, part II deals with chapters 7 - 12, and part III deals with chapters 13 - 18 and a conclusion. 

Many of you attended the recent series in New Hyde Park, New York (Part III will be taking place Aug 22 - 28). Now take this opportunity to invite your family and all your friends to learn the Essentials of the Gita from Swami Nikhilanand Ji and imbibe the teachings and Divine love of Shree Krishn and get the chance to have all spiritual questions answered by a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

The main topics of the is part of the series will be:
August 8:  Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Gita.
August 9:  Chapter 2 - Understanding the true self.
August 10:  Chapter 2 - The secret of desire
August 11:  Chapter 3 - Why do we do wrong things?
August 12:  Chapter 4 - The secret of Krishn's descension.
August 13:  Chapter 5 - Why souls are turned away from God.
August 14:  Chapter 6 - Meditation and control of the mind.
August 15:  Chapter 7 - What to ask from God?

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.

Program is FREE. To register call: Rohit Sharma (516) 281 - 5973

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) was founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, our beloved Shree Maharajji, the fifth prime Jagadguru in the last 5000 years.

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

Last Winter Break, devotees of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj at the JKP Dallas Center organized a 7-day long camps for children and their parents in the Dallas area. All the camps had overwhelming response from adults and kids.

This camp was presented by Swami Nikhilanand Ji, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj a representative of 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.

During the Summer Holidays, Swami Nikhilanand is going to return to Plano to present a sequel called 'Basics of Hinduism II for Children and Their Parents'.

The main topics for the camp will be
June 13: God's different Divine abodes
June 14: The secret of God's descension
June 15: Different kinds of Saints
June 16: Who is Radha?
June 17: The power of prayer
June 18: Practicing Hinduism every day
June 19: Holy places and Saints
Separate instruction for adults & youth (Age 6 & up)

Times:
Sunday, 13th: 4 - 6pm
Mon - Fri, 14th - 18th: 7 - 8pm
Sat, 19th: 4 - 6pm

Register: Mahima Bhasin (972) 310 - 0475
Dinner prasad will be served following the program each day
Awards for perfect attendance & top exam scores
Program is free

Invite all your family and friends from the Dallas area to attend this devotional and educational event.

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) was founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, our beloved Shree Maharajji, the fifth prime Jagadguru in the last 5000 years.

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