Science of Self Realization Series 2011

Dear Friends,

Please accept my humble greetings.

I came across something interesting which I wanted to share with you. A few years someone invited me to join a "7 session series on - Science of self realization/The Essence of Bhagavad-Gita". It was indeed a great learning experience and an eye-opener.

Me and my family have benefited a lot and the practical tips that we learnt have given us meaning in things that we have learnt all our lives. It has brought us to appreciate the deep wisdom in our own culture.

As a effort to help others, we are planning to conduct the same series again in Carriage Park Apartments. These sessions are a compilation series that presents a logical and systematic way to understand ourself, the world, God and relationships. This course presents you with the "Essence of Bhagavad-Gita" and eloquently presents you with a summary of Vedanta as a precursor to it.

Please find the attached brochure that lists out the topics on each session, timings, location etc. Please attend and make use of this course to understand the "Real YOU".

Appreciate if you can pass the message around and help others find "Themselves".

Thank You.

Yours in the service of the Divine,

Raj Natta

Sessions:

1. Search for Happiness (04/02)

2. Does GOD Exist? Is scripture the word of GOD? (04/09)

3. Who is GOD ? (04/16)

4. Who am I? The Science of Soul (04/23)

5. Why do bad things happen to Good People ? (04/30)

6. What is Yoga? The topmost Yoga (05/07)

7. The Practical application of Gita (05/14)

Venue: Carriage Park - 400 -104, Saturdays, starting April 2 at 5:00 -6:30 PM

'Gaura Poornima' Celebrations on March 27 at 4:30pm

 

Dear Devotees,

 

 

Hare Krishna !!!

 

Please make all attempts to attend the 'Abhishekam' Ceremony of the Lord and review UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Gaura Purnima: What day can be more auspicious than the appearance day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu? He is Krishna Himself appearing in His most merciful manifestation to bestow freely upon all without any restriction pure love of Godhead. It is up to us to now take full advantage of His unlimited mercy and easily qualify ourselves to go back to home, back to Godhead at the end of this lifetime. The wonderful mercy of Lord Caitanya and His associates is described as follows in the Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Adi Lila, Chapter Seven, Verse 163:

 

ei pañca-tattva-rūpe śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya

kṛṣṇa-nāma-prema diyā viśva kailā dhanya

 

"Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates of the Pañca-tattva distributed the holy name of the Lord to invoke love of Godhead throughout the universe, and thus the entire universe was thankful."

 

When: Coming Sunday, March 27^th at 4:30pm

 

Where: Dormont Hall, 1444 Hillsdale Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15216

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

* 4:30 - 4:45 pm - Setup and Devotees Arrival

* 4:45 - 5:00 pm - Jaya Radha Madhav bhajan & Kirtan

* 5:00 - 5:30 pm - Abhishekam of Lord Gauranga (Everyone gets opportunity to bathe the Lord)

* 5:30 - 6:15 pm - Lecture on Pastimes of Lord Gauranga

* 6:15 - 7:00 pm - Arati and Kirtans

* 7:00 pm - Prasadam (Free Vegetarian Feast )

 

Upcoming Events:

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Starting April 2 (every Saturday) - "Science of Self Realization" - 7-week Multimedia presentation in Carriage Park Aptmts, Pittsburgh

 

April 15, 16, 17 - Special lectures and seminar by HG Yajna purusha prabhu

 

About the Speaker: His Grace Yajna Purusha Prabhu is a senior vaishnava of ISKCON, originally from Germany has been practicing the path of Bhagavad-Gita for over two decades. A tall and strong Brahmacari, currently serving as the temple president of one of the most vibrant temples in North America in Manhattan is fully dedicated to the mission of helping as many souls as possible to come closer to Krishna. For years, he has been one of most active members on the streets of Manhattan distributing Bhagavad-Gitas to those "who need it but don't know that they need it". He has been inspiring many dedicated souls on the path of Krishna consciousness Don't miss this opportunity to get some warmth and fun while you get the ultimate blessing from Lord Krishna

 

Contact: Vanamali Gopal prabhu at 412 725 3442

 

Thank you

FOLK Pittsburgh

www.folkpgh.com

 

* 7:00 pm - Prasadam (Free Vegetarian Feast )

Srimad Bhagavat-Gita 13.10 Discouse on Sunday at 430PM in Carriage Park apartments

Dear Friends of Lord Krishna,

Hare Krishna!!!

 

 

Bhagavad-Gita 13.10 (Chapter-Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness)

asaktir anabhishvangah

putra-dara-grihadishu

nityam ca sama-cittatvam

ishtanishtopapattishu

 

Translation:

 

detachment; freedom from entanglement with children, wife, home and the rest; even-mindedness amid pleasant and unpleasant events;

 

When: Coming Sunday, March 20^th at 4:30pm

 

Where: Carriage park apartments, 400 Camelot Ct, Apt 103, Pittsburgh , PA 15220

 

What time:

 

4:30pm-4:45pm - Setup & Devotees arrival

4:45pm-5:00pm - Jaya Radha Madhav bhajan & kirtan

5:00pm-600pm - Discourse, Q & A by HG Shyamsundar prabhuji

6:00pm-6:15pm - Aarti(Puja) & Kirtan

6:15pm - Free Vegetarian Dinner prasadam served for all attendees.

 

Please contact Vanamali Gopal Das at 412 725 3442

 

Thank you

FOLK Pittsburgh

www.folkpgh.com

Real Knowledge per Lord Krishna on March 13 at 4:30pm

Dear Devotees,

 

Hare Krishna!!!

 

Please review UPCOMING EVENTS at the bottom of this email.

 

This week, we will continue to read Bhagavad Gita where Lord Krishna explains about knowledge

 

indriyartheshu vairagyam

anahankara eva ca

janma-mrityu-jara-vyadhi-

duhkha-doshanudarsanam

 

Bhagavad-Gita 13.9 (Chapter-Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness)

 

Translation:

Renunciation of the objects of sense gratification; absence of false ego; the perception of the evil of birth, death, old age and disease;

 

When: Coming Sunday, March 13th at 4:30pm

 

Where: Dormont Hall, 1444 Hillsdale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

 

What time:

 

4:30pm - 4.45pm - Kirtans by Devotees

4:45pm - 5:45pm - Discourse, Q & A by HG Shyamsundar prabhuji

5:45pm - 6:15pm - Aarti(Puja) & Kirtan

6:15pm - Dinner prasadam served for all attendees.

 

Upcoming Events:

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March 19 - Gaura Purnima in New Vrindaban

 

April 15,16,17 - Special lectures and seminar by HG Yajna purusha prabhu

 

About the Speaker: His Grace Yajna Purusha Prabhu is a senior vaishnava of ISKCON, originally from Germany has been practicing the path of Bhagavad-Gita for over two decades. A tall and strong Brahmacari, currently serving as the temple president of one of the most vibrant temples in North America in Manhattan is fully dedicated to the mission of helping as many souls as possible to come closer to Krishna. For years, he has been one of most active members on the streets of Manhattan distributing Bhagavad-Gitas to those "who need it but don't know that they need it". He has been inspiring many dedicated souls on the path of Krishna consciousness Don't miss this opportunity to get some warmth and fun while you get the ultimate blessing from Lord Krishna

 

Contact: Vanamali Gopal prabhu at 412 725 3442

 

Thank you

FOLK Pittsburgh

www.folkpgh.com

 

"Know god know peace - No god No peace" by HG Rohini Priya Das on Sunday March 6th at 430PM in Dormont Hall.

Dear Friends of Lord Krishna,

Hare Krishna!!!

 

H.G.Rohini Priya Prabhu: is a travelling sadhu (saint) from Mumbai. He is a graduate of Medicine. His interest in spirituality made him to dedicate his life in the service of the Lord and humanity.

Since the last 15 years, he has been practicing the message of Bhagavad Gita in his own life and is very compassionately distributing the message of God, to thousands of people all over the world to come close to a peaceful and spiritual life.

He is currently on his US tour and is visiting over 15 cities.

 

Topic - Know god know peace - No god No peace

When: 6^th March Sunday - 430 PM till 700 PM

Where: 1444 Hillsdale Ave Dormont PA 15216

FREE VEGETARIAN DINNER at 7PM.

 

Session includes:

-         drama

-         bhajans & Kirtans

-         FREE VEGETARIAN DINNER

 

Please contact Vanamali Gopal Das at 412 725 3442 If you have any questions about these programs and / or wanted to help.

 

Thank you

FOLK Pittsburgh

www.folkpgh.com

HG Rohini Priya Das visitis Pittsburgh on March 5th & 6th.

Dear Friends of Lord Krishna,

Hare Krishna!!!

 

Mar 5, 6 - Special Guest

H.G.Rohini Priya Prabhu: is a travelling sadhu (saint) from Mumbai. He is a graduate of Medicine. His interest in spirituality made him to dedicate his life in the service of the Lord and humanity.

Since the last 15 years, he has been practicing the message of Bhagavad Gita in his own life and is very compassionately distributing the message of God, to thousands of people all over the world to come close to a peaceful and spiritual life.

He is currently on his US tour and is visiting over 15 cities.

 

Schedule -

Topic - Do Prayers Work?

March 5th http://www.pittsburghindian.com/classified/?view=showevent&adid=1909&cityid=1

Topic - Know god know peace - No god No peace

March 6th http://www.pittsburghindian.com/classified/?view=showevent&adid=1912&cityid=1

 

Session includes:

-         drama

-         bhajans & Kirtans

-         FREE VEGETARIAN DINNER

 

Please contact Vanamali Gopal Das at 412 725 3442 If you have any questions about these programs and / or wanted to help.

 

Thank you

FOLK Pittsburgh

www.folkpgh.com