BHAKTI IMMERSION

Imparted by Shrimati Radha Kanti didi, under the divine guidance of Paramahamsa Shrimad Bhakti Vedanta Narayan Goswami Maharaj.

Introduction to Prema-Bhakti-Yoga (Connecting with Pure Love)

This Prema Bhakti Yoga Immersion includes a detailed explanation of divine sound and the meaning of sacred Sanskrit mantras. Prema Bhakti Yoga is the connection with the Divine through pure, transcendental love; it is the soul’s inherent constitutional function. In these bhakti sessions, the power of transcendental sound will be scientifically explained, and the seven powerful effects of chanting the sacred names (nam) and Sanskrit mantras will be discussed. Bhakti –transcendental love and devotion– is the best method to fully satisfy the self.

Kirtan (divine chants with Indian traditional instruments)

This Bhakti Immersion Session relies profoundly on the singing of divine names and mantras. These songs are transcendental sound vibrations that connect the soul with the Supreme Spiritual Reality through pure love. Therefore, chanting (kirtan) these divine names (nama) and mantras is the most powerful form of meditation in the present.

Meditation

Meditation on how to completely fill the self with pure love is based on the vibration of sacred chants (mantras), which, due to being transcendental, connect directly with the Divine Being and the soul, awakening one’s spiritual consciousness. This has been the method for thousands of years by the ancient, mystic sages of India to attain spiritual perfection and enlightenment.

Narrations (hari-katha) of transcendental pastimes

Confidential knowledge from the most ancient scriptures of India, called the Vedas, will be revealed. Also, the essence of all the Vedas, -the Shrimad Bhagavatam– will be beautifully narrated. Stories about how kings and sages of India obtained spiritual enlightenment and divine perfection. Topics concerning the essence and supreme occupation of all humanity –Pure Love- and secret pastimes recorded in the ancient literature of India, from the Gaudiya Vaishnava Sages, will be described in detail.

We humbly request the attendants to bring a flower and fruit (if possible) for the offerings to the divine spiritual masters and Divinities. At the end, a sacred Tulasi wood rosary from Vrindavan, India, for the development of pure devotion and meditation will be granted to the participants.