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Previous parts of this speech, by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, are available here.

Epic Discourses on Hinduism at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir, Houston by Swami Nikhilanand, disciple and pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and spiritual teacher of JKP Radha Madhav Dham. The speeches began on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day, 2011, and continued for 7 consecutive days. The vast audiences were enthralled with Swami Nikhilanand's speech and kirtan, delivered with humour and compassion.

Previous parts are available in an earlier post.

Part 12 & 13 (Last 2 days of the 7 day program)

Swami Nikhilanand has studied the deepest philosophy of Hinduism with the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, a renowned and respected Spiritual Master. In his talks, Swami Nikhilanand weaves a colorful tapestry of wisdom and Spiritual insight and carefully guides participants to understand the deepest aspects of Hinduism and open their hearts to experience inner joy and happiness. His voice leads participants in chantings that are imbued with vibrations of Divine love.

Questions answered in these talks, by Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, are from the teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:
Day 1 What is more important in the world today: science or religion?
Day 2 Can science prove that Hinduism is true?
Can science prove that God is real?
Day 3 Are all religions the same? What makes Hinduism unique?
Day 4 What is the importance of getting a Human birth? Who gets a human birth? How many times have we been born as a human before?
Day 5 What is the goal of human life?
Day 6 Within Hinduism, why are there so many different forms of God and different paths? Are they all the same?
Day 7 How can we attain the ultimate goal of our life?

Epic Discourses on Hinduism at Shirdi Sai Jalaram Mandir, Houston by Swami Nikhilanand, disciple and pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. The speeches began on the auspicious Makar Sankranti day, 2011, and continued for 7 consecutive days. The vast audiences were enthralled with Swami Nikhilanand's speech and kirtan, delivered with humour and compassion.

So far, parts 4 - 10 have been uploaded in high definition for your viewing pleasure. Please check back later for the remaining parts.

Update: Last two parts posted here

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Swami Nikhilanand has studied the deepest philosophy of Hinduism with the guidance of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, a renowned and respected Spiritual Master. In his talks, Swami Nikhilanand weaves a colorful tapestry of wisdom and Spiritual insight and carefully guides participants to understand the deepest aspects of Hinduism and open their hearts to experience inner joy and happiness. His voice leads participants in chantings that are imbued with vibrations of Divine love.

Questions answered in these talks, from the teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:
Day 1 What is more important in the world today: science or religion?
Day 2 Can science prove that Hinduism is true?
Can science prove that God is real?
Day 3 Are all religions the same? What makes Hinduism unique?
Day 4 What is the importance of getting a Human birth? Who gets a human birth? How many times have we been born as a human before?
Day 5 What is the goal of human life?
Day 6 Within Hinduism, why are there so many different forms of God and different paths? Are they all the same?
Day 7 How can we attain the ultimate goal of our life?

Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, Inaugural Address at the Hindu Jewish Solidarity Day in January 2011.

This is an update to some previous posts. Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Barsana Dham, the US Ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, led an invocation in Sanskrit and spoke to his Jewish brothers and sisters on behalf of Hinduism, and joined Jews in an Israeli dance.

The "First Annual Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day" has broken the ice, created immense goodwill and has laid the foundation for more strategic work and synergy between Hindus and Jews.

One blogger commented: "Here are two groups of people of different faiths that are able to respect each other and coexist. It doesn't happen often enough. This is very cool."

Another commented: "Hope such Hindu-Jewish bonhomie can be replicated in other cities in USA, Canada, UK/Europe and Australia. Keep up the good work."

Pictures and Press Clippings:

1. More pictures from the 1st Annual Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day

2. Today's front page story of the Indo-American News

Update: This radio show is no longer airing.

JKP Barsana Dham's Radio Hour
(Click above link for pictures and more info)

JKP Barsana Dham's Radio Hour is continuing every week on Radio Masala, Houston's prime time Bollywood hits station. The next radio program will take place on March 26, and will feature part 6 of the "Hari Anuraag" lecture series by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (pictured above). The show will also feature Part 2 of "All religions are not same" lecture series of Swami Nikhilanandji, pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Click the above link to find out more about the radio hour of JKP Barsana Dham and find out ways you can help support this groundbreaking new show.

How you can tune in:

1. If you live in Houston, you can listen to JKP Barsana Dham's Radio Hour by tuning your radio to frequency 1110 AM. The show takes place between 10 - 11 AM, every Saturday.

2. If you live outside Houston, you can listen to JKP Barsana Dham's Radio Hour live on the Radio Masala website: http://www.masalaradio.net

3. Now you can listen to Barsana Dham Radio Hour live on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Download the Free Masala Radio App from the itunes store below and listen in Hi-Fi Stereo in your car, home or wherever - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/masala-radio-bollywood-music/id411413550?mt=8

From Sri Meenakshi Temple blog: Swami Nikhilanand Visits VHS on Jan 23, 2011

Vedic Heritage School is extremely grateful to the Sri Meenakshi Temple board members for inviting Swami Nikhilanand Bhaiya and asking Swamiji to talk with our Vedic Heritage School students.

It was a great moment to see our Vedic Heritage School students (both juniors and seniors) asking questions about the three different worlds that Swamiji talked
about. Our VHS students conduct was very pleasing to see during the Q&A session.

We are personally thankful to the all teachers and volunteers cooperation and support before, during and after the Swamiji's lectures. Like every other program in the past, we have received great compliments from the teachers, volunteers and the MTS board members.

As we anticipate there is always confusion when scheduling and pulling together an event like this, in a short notice. This event was no exception, but we greatly appreciate the cooperation and flexibility shown by the people who were lost and found itdisappointing initially. Now, when we reflect upon it, in the end - this event began well and finished well. Once again as always, this is a collective effort, all us of gave our best
to make it happen.

This is a follow-up from a previous story: Swami Nikhilanand represented Hinduism at Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day

More pictures from the 1st Annual Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day held on January 9, 2011 organized by Hindus of Greater Houston and Bridge Houston.

Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Barsana Dham, the US Ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, led an invocation in Sanskrit and spoke to his Jewish brothers and sisters on behalf of Hinduism, and joined Jews in an Israeli dance.

The "First Annual Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day" has broken the ice, created immense goodwill and has laid the foundation for more strategic work and synergy between Hindus and Jews.

One blogger commented: "Here are two groups of people of different faiths that are able to respect each other and coexist. It doesn't happen often enough. This is very cool."

Another commented: "Hope such Hindu-Jewish bonhomie can be replicated in other cities in USA, Canada, UK/Europe and Australia. Keep up the good work."

Pictures from the Hindu-Jewish Solidarity Day:

Update: This radio show is no longer airing.

Listen to Barsana Dham radio hour on 1110 AM , every Saturday from 10 - 11 AM on Radio Masala, Houston's prime time Bollywood hits station. This radio program features Satsang and bhajans revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj as well as a speech by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Please tune in to 1110 between 10-11 AM every Saturday to listen to Barsana Dham Radio Hour. You can listen online @ http://www.masalaradio.net (you may be prompted to install the windows media plugin for your browser).

We have been running our Radio program for last 4 months from the support of the devotees. We are currently raising funds to continue our contract.

If you are interested in supporting our radio program please contact us.

Barsana Dham Radio Hour Objectives:

- Actively promote Hindu values and culture in today's youth.
- Provide programming and discourses on spiritual, intellectual and practical aspects of Hinduism (Sanatan Dharm) that will inspire adults to increase their understanding.
- Clear up confusions about Hinduism and provide clear answers to common questions about Hinduism.
- Provide spiritual and devotional programming to give the listeners peace of mind.

What makes Barsana Dham radio program special?

- The one and only program at prime time on Saturdays promoting Hinduism (Sanatan Dharm).
- Volunteer based effort, supported by the community with no overhead cost (no expenses other than the radio time).
- Commercial-free radio hour.
- Program meant for both Hindi and English speaking people.
- Program is oriented for people of all ages; part of the focus is on sharing religious education with the teenagers and youth growing up in western culture.
- Live discussion with Swami Nikhilanand Ji and other Hindu pracharaks gives the opportunity to the youth listeners to seek answers in English as well as in Hindi with regard to Hinduism, devotion, and any other question and confusions related with the religion and its practices.
- Focuses on the knowledge of our authentic Bhartiya scriptures, as taught by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj.

Please support us in this community effort. If you would like to contribute to this cause please call:

Dharminder 713-855-9818
Krishna - 1-972-273-0582
Aparna - 832-421 -1002

You can send the checks, payable to "Friends of Barsana Dham Houston"
Attention : Aparna Dubey
1214 Glourie Drive
Houston
Texas - 77055

Visit http://www.JKPHouston.org for more information, or visit http://www.masalaradio.net/ to learn more about Masala Radio. Now you can listen to Barsana Dham Radio Hour live on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Download the Free Masala Radio App from the itunes store below and listen in Hi-Fi Stereo in your car, home or wherever - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/masala-radio-bollywood-music/id411413550?mt=8