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SUMMARY:Prabhupada's Winter Book Marathon
DESCRIPTION:28 Nov – 24 Dec 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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	Marathon Goals\n\n\n\n\n0\n\nBooks distributed (inc. 20\,000 Bhagavad-gitas)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n0\n\nDevotees participating\n\n\n\n\n\n\n0\n\nNew contacts made\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\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 Sharing\nCukujan Venu Das – 0795640921\nHari Lila Devi Dasi – 07852429494\nDoor-to-Door Locations during Marathon \nKids Sankirtan\nVrndarika-Ramaya Devi Dasi – 07831830225\nMantrini Lila Devi Dasi – 07765561756 \nLadies Sankirtan\nJagat Priya Devi Dasi – 07776060697 \nSacred Street Party\nRasika Raya Das – 07878886618\nSSP Locations during Marathon \nGoMatsya (Śrīmad Bhāgavatam & CC Sets)\nVrindavan Chandra Das – 07432632304 \nManor Sangas & Mentee Groups\nBimal – 07939247084 \nSchool of Bhakti & Krishna Wisdom\nPriya Sakhi Radhe Dasi / Thiru – 07956107190 \nSupermarket Sankirtan\nChitralekha Devi Dasi – 07722247342 \nEnterprise & Corporate Outreach\nAnasuya Dasi – 07853166927\nMohini-Radha Devi Dasi – 07939235629 \nSankirtana Support Team\nAnasuya Dasi – 07853166927 \nSmart Boxes Distribution\nPurata-Sundara Das – 07575423794 \nBook Table at Temple\n Jatin – 07716725927 \nWeddings & Funeral \nHladini Prema 07447027471 \nSponsor Books\nNayanabhirama Dasa – 07825728931 \nCollection of Books \nJatin – 07716725927 \nWhatsApp Group\nIf you wish to stay updated throughout the marathon\, CLICK HERE to join the Sankirtan WhatsApp Group \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\nWe offer friendly step by step training for anyone new to Book distribution. Also we will pair you with an experienced distributor so you learn the art on the go.  \nContact Anasuya (07853166927) and she will be able to guide you through the steps to get started. \n \nTraining videos to get you inspired \nHow to distribute Bhagavad-Gita \nGrow by Giving \nAssume it can be done \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I get the books to distribute?\n\n\n\nPlease contact Bhakta Jatin who will help you get the books you need to start sharing!\nContact: 07716 725927 \nAvailable Wednesday to Sunday Only\nWednesday & Thursday 11am to 4pm\nFriday : 4pm to 7pm\nSaturday & Sunday : 10am to 4 pm \nNote: Please only call Jatin Prabhu and collect during the above days and timings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I report book scores and drop cash?\n\n\n\nContact Nayanabhirama Dasa\, who will help make sure your scores are recorded. \nWhatsApp Only : +44 7825 728931\nPlease send your scores via WhatsApp only. Scores Via text message will not be recorded. \nPlease report scores in following format only \nReporting template:\nName of the devotee or name of team/sangha/mentee groups:\nNo of Small Books Distributed:\nNo of Medium Books Distributed:\nNo of Big books Distributed:\nNo of Maha big books Distributed:\nTotal Cash collected:\nTotal Payment collected by card: \nDropping Cash\nPlease drop all cash to temple reception under books department or SKP from 9am to 9pm any day.\nFinal Day to drop cash for Marathon : 26th Dec 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I sponsor books?\n\n\n\nYes\, you can also sponsor books during this auspicious month of the Prabhupada Book Marathon and benefit the world by making it a better place to leave.  \nClick HERE to sponsor books
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LOCATION:Bhaktivedanta Manor\, Hilfield Lane\, Watford\, WD258EZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gita Jayanti Maha Yajna - Bhagavad-gita Recitation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 27 December 2025\n\nConclude 2025 with a spiritual recharge\, ready for 2026!\nJoin us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita\nGita Jayanti includes: \n – Recitation of the entire 700 verses of the Gita\n – Explanations by S.B. Keshava Swami\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\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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