Patience and Perseverance
Sri Swamiji, time and again has talked about how we need to have patience and how we should continue to persevere and not falter while trying to reach our goal. In his recent pravachans on Srimad Ramayana, he talks extensively about the greatness of Sage Vishwamitra and how he attained his goal.
Click here to read how Sage Vishvamitra attained his goal with patience and perseverance.
Satsang on the special occasion of Akshaya Trithiya
Global Organization for Divinity’s North America-wide Akshaya Trithiya Celebrations were held online via Zoom on Friday May 14, 2021 in the presence of Sri Ramanujamji, disciple of Sri Swamiji, from India.
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Govinda’s family – Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma 3
Image courtesy: MadhuraMurali magazine
This series was originally published in Tamil MadhuraMurali monthly magazine in India as a 12-part series. Based on Sri Swamiji’s Madhurageetham, “Govindanukku Aatpatta Kudumbamamma Engal Kudumbam”, it speaks beautifully of how the family members of our satsang lead/need to lead their lives.
Click here to read the third article in this series…
Cherished Memoirs 95 – My Guru As I See Him
Reminiscing Satsangs in Bangalore in 1997!
This series chronicles interesting experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji and divine experiences/words of Sri Swamiji.
In this episode, read about Sri Swamiji’s satsangs in Bangalore in 1997
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MADHURAGEETHAM: SRI KRISHNA LEELA – 25
Brahma Stuti – Part 4
The 10th canto in Srimad Bhagavatam is known as “Ashrayam” or “refuge” for Lord Krishna’s devotees for it talks about the Lord’s incarnation and his sweet lilas on this Earth. Sri Swamiji has written beautiful kirtans on these various lilas of Lord Krishna. So, in this series, we will relish those lilas of Lord Krishna through Sri Swamiji’s kirtans.
This month, we shall enjoy the conclusion of Brahma stuti – the prayer of Lord Brahma.
Click here to enjoy the slokas from Brahma stuti
‘I am Awed’ – Hindu Youth Q&A Series – 7
Life and Beyond : Our 3 Bodies and What Happens After Death
A series of sessions were conducted to explore the greatness and depth of Hinduism through questions posed by global Hindu Youth to Sri Ramanujamji.
The excerpts of each of these questions and answers are being presented every month by our youth.
Question for this month: Body, mind, and the soul – are these three different? Do they all refer to the same “me”? and what happens after death?
Youth Contribution
Lord Ganesha and the Saint of Kanchi
Gopa Kuteeram kids around the US are being taught stories from Srimad Bhagavatam, Srimad Ramayanam, and stories of great Bhaktas as part of their regular classes and are encouraged to write what they learned.
The following article is from Samyukta Sainath Iyer from Atlanta, GA. This article is based on an excerpt from Sri Swamiji’s Ramayanam series where he shares his personal experiences with Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swamiji, fondly referred to as Mahaperiyava.
Quiz-Time
Indian Women Saints – Saint Avvaiyar
Quiz is based on women saints from India.
How much do you know about Saint Avvaiyar?
Click here to take the quiz.
News of the Month (April – May 2021)
G.O.D. Remote Nationwide and Global Satsangs:
North America-wide Akshaya Trithiya Celebration via. Zoom
Online Global Ekadasi Akanda Nama Sankirtan
Other News:
Atlanta Namadwaar
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi Celebration with Srimad Bhagavata Saptaham in Atlanta Namadwaar
Atlanta Gopa Kuteeram Annual Day 2021!
Radha Kalyanam, Thirumajanam, Nama Biksha – Home Satsangs in Atlanta GA
Tampa G.O.D. Chapter
Akshaya Trithiya & Sri Narasimha Jayanthi Special Satsangs by GOD Tampa Chapter
Minneapolis G.O.D. Chapter
Gopa Kuteeram Annual Day 2021, Minneapolis MN
Dallas Namadwaar
Akshaya Trithiya, online akhanda nama in Dallas
Seattle Namadwaar
Akshaya Trithiya, online akhanda nama in Seattle Namadwaar
Orlando G.O.D. Chapter
Orlando Gopakuteeram Annual Day 2021!
Virginia Namadwaar
Sri Muralidharan Jayanthi & Akshaya Trithiya celebrations by Virginia Namadwaar
Special Satsangs in Virginia Namadwaar
Houston Namadwaar
Vasanthotsavam in Houston Namadwaar
Upcoming Events:
Please reach out to any G.O.D. North America regional coordinator or email newsletter@godivinity.org for more details or Zoom information.
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