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SUMMARY:Prabhupada Book Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Fri 29 Nov – Tue 24 Dec 2024\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	What is the Prabhupada Book Marathon?\n\nThe Book Marathon is an annual event\, in which everyone is encouraged to distribute the spiritual knowledge of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Running for a month in the Winter\, the event started with humble beginnings in 1972 upon noticing that shops stayed open later during the festive season\, making the streets of towns and cities bustling places to engage with people and share the secrets of Vedic wisdom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Frequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can I contact to get involved?\n\n\n\nPlease see below for contact information (Phone or WhatsApp) if you have any questions or wish to get involved: \nDoor to Door Leads\nCukujan Venu Das – 0795640921\nKeshav Gokulananda Das – 07525661791 \nKids Sankirtan\nVrndarika-Ramaya Devi Dasi – 07831830225\nMantrini Lila Devi Dasi – 07765561756 \nLadies Local Street Sankirtan\nKalavati Gopi Devi Dasi – 07941036647 \nSacred Street Party\nRasika Raya Das – 07878886618 \nGoMatsya (SB & CC Sets Distribution)\nVrindavan Chandra Das – 07432632304 \nManor Sangas\nBimal – 07939247084 \nSchool of Bhakti\nPriya Sakhi Radhe Dasi / Thiru – 07956107190 \nMentorship\nMukunda Hari Das – 07931351622 \nSupermarket\nChitralekha Devi Dasi – 07722247342 \nCollection of Books & Deposit of Cash from Temple contact\nDamodar Das – 07356048261 \nReporting your Doors\, Books & Laxmi scores contact:\nAnanta Acyuta Das – +91 72530 46344 (WhatsApp) \nAdditional Contacts\nDivya Nama Das – 07527424115\nPanchatattva Das – 07718655203 \nYou can also join the below WhatsApp Group for all updates on the Book Marathon & to get involved:\nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/Ibny1DEdj4oEsOlOPt5LBv \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should I give out books?\n\n\n\nIt is considered to be the real welfare work to share knowledge of the true human spirit with others – by sharing these books filled with timeless wisdom\, it gives others an opportunity to realise and hear about Sri Krishna\, the Personality of Godhead. They say sharing is caring\, and in this mood\, it is of great benefit to the recipient and the giver for the books of Srila Prabhupada to be shared far and wide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’m new to book distribution\, can I get some training?\n\n\n\nYes – There is a wonderful community full of experienced and knowledgeable book distributors who would be happy to share their experiences and help with your confidence to speak to people and distribute books. Please see below for contact information (Phone or WhatsApp): \nDivya Nama Das: +44 7527 424115\nKeshava Gokulananda Das: +44 7525 661791\nVrindavan Chandra Das: +44 7432 632304 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get the books to distribute?\n\n\n\nIf you join one of our local book distribution groups\, everything will be facilitated for you via the group. To join a group\, or find out how to get books outside of a group\, please see below for contact information (Phone or WhatsApp): \nDamodar Das – 07356048261 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I sponsor books?\n\n\n\nYes\, you can also sponsor some books during this auspicious month of the Prabhupada Book Marathon. \nBook Sponsorship \nClick here to sponsor books
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SUMMARY:Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 28 December 2024\n\nConclude 2024 with a spiritual recharge\, ready for 2025!\nJoin us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita\nGita Jayanti includes: \n – Recitation of the Gita\n – Summaries of the Chapters\n\n – Fire yajna (Havan)\n – Your sponsored family name displayed\n – Your copy of the Gita offered\n\n\n\nTo participate\, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s\, for the spiritual benefit of society \n\nSponsor Bhagavad Gitas\n\n\nAll sponsored book donations are now formally ring-fenced as a restricted fund and will be stated as such in the ISKCON audited accounts. All orders/collections for sponsored books will be placed with ISKCON Ltd (BBT Sales) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\nDoors: 8am\nRecitation begins: 8:30am\nBreaks every 6 chapters\nRecitation Ends / Lunch: 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Live Stream\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube\n\nClick here to view the live stream \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Frequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Do I need a ticket to attend?\n\n\n\nNo ticket is required. We ask everyone to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many people can join in the Yajna having sponsored?\n\n\n\n£51 sponsorship = 1 attendee max. \n£108 or more sponsorship = 2 attendees max. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill you have the Bhagavad-gita available in Gujarati or Hindi?\n\n\n\nMost copies will be in English\, but if you have requirements for a different language please contact us so that we can try to arrange a copy for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I take the Bhagavad-gita away with me?\n\n\n\nYes\, there will be many copies of the Bhagavad-gita available for those who have sponsored. If you do not wish to distribute the copies yourself\, the Temple is happy to distribute them on your behalf. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat size Bhagavad-gitas will you have available?\n\n\n\nSmall & medium copies will be available on the day\, just let us know if you have a preference when collecting yours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I attend the Yajna without sponsoring?\n\n\n\nPriority is given to those who have sponsored Bhagavad-gitas\, however\, we will be broadcasting the recitation in the Seva Hall for those who wish to partake in that way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I do my sponsorship on the day?\n\n\n\nYes\, you are welcome to come and sponsor Bhagavad-gitas on the day\, but we request that you do so in advance so we better prepare for how many will be attending etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill this event be broadcast live?\n\n\n\nYes\, this event will be broadcast live on our YouTube & Facebook channels. Please join us online if you are unable to attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a Yajaman?\n\n\n\nA ‘Yajaman’ is one who takes a sankalpa or vrata (intention or vow) to recite the whole Bhagavad-gita that day. After reciting\, Yajamans will be invited to place offerings into the havan (fire) as the completion or your sankalpa. \nAs a yajaman on that day you will be offering your tan (body) by physically being there\, your dhan (wealth) by sponsoring Bhagavad-gitas\, and most importantly\, your man (mind) by reading the whole Bhagavad-gita. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there any courses on Bhagavad-gita?\n\n\n\nYes. We have a range of courses available for deeper study of Bhagavad-gita to help you get further insights from this ancient wealth of knowledge. \nGita Life (In Person) \nGita Life (Online) \nKids Gita Life (4-8 yrs) \nKids Gita Life (8-14 yrs) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill there be parking available?\n\n\n\nYes. Free parking will be available all day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\nAddress Bhaktivedanta Manor Hilfield Lane Watford Sat-Nav: WD25 8HE \nNote: Entrance to temple is via Hilfield Lane only. There is no entrance to the temple through Letchmore Heath village. For driving\, use approximate driving postcode WD25 8HE and follow road signs. Do not use WD25 8EZ\, as this will lead you to a nearby village. \nFor Public Transport & Map\, please CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Courses\n\nThought-provoking and interactive ways to learn the Bhagavad Gita inside-out! \nGita Life (In Person) \nGita Life (Online) \nKids Gita Life (4-8 yrs) \nKids Gita Life (8-14 yrs) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Bhagavad-Gita \nBhagavad Gita is organised into 18 chapters and contains 700 verses. The Gita can also be divided into three sections (6 chapters each): \nSection 1: Karma Yoga\nSection 2: Bhakti Yoga\nSection 3: Jnana Yoga \nThe word “yoga” is nowadays associated with stretching postures and exercises\, yet its true meaning is “the process of linking”. Specifically\, it refers to the process of linking our activities to the Supreme Person\, God. \nThe daily reading of Bhagavad Gita together with chanting the Hare Krishna mantra can bring about rapid spiritual advancement for any person. \nOut of numerous translations of the Gita\, “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” shines foremost as it brings to bear the purity and competence of its author and offers answers carefully preserved by a chain of teachers which can be traced back to Lord Sri Krishna. \n“Bhagavad Gita As It Is” consists of Sanskrit verses together with translations and purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Within the pages of the Gita\, the workings of karma\, reincarnation and yoga are to be found\, as instructed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. \nWe invite you to explore this marvellous work. \n\n\nRefresh your soul in the company of senior vaishnavas. The entire 700 verses of the Gita will be recited\, and chapter summaries will be presented. A fire yajna will be conducted throughout the recitation. \nGita Jayanti offers the opportunity to celebrate the appearance of Bhagavad Gita and to distribute this gem to many others. You are invited to sponsor Bhagavad Gitas and distribute them to your friends\, family and colleagues. Alternatively the Temple on your behalf will place them in schools\, universities\, hospitals or prisons through its various programmes. \nThe Bhagavad Gita is a transcendental dialogue between Lord Sri Krishna and His devotee Arjuna. Spoken at the outset of a great battle\, it is an encyclopedia for humanity. \nIn contrast to the atheistic scientist’s purely physical (and hence incomplete) description of everything\, Bhagavad Gita makes a distinction between the spiritual self and the material body. \nThe mind\, intelligence and senses are discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations\, and guidelines are given for their intended use.
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