Amazing Narad Bhakti Sutra Series in Frisco Texas (From Dec 6th 2009)

Amazing Narad Bhakti Sutra Series in Frisco Texas with Swami Nikhilanand, a pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj

Sun, Dec 6th 2009 - Sat, Dec 12th 2009 

Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple
12030 Independence PkwyFrisco, TX 75035

(See Directions)

• Narad Bhakti Sutra series answers questions like: 
• What is true bhakti? 
• Who can attain true bhakti?
• What is the goal of bhakti? 
• What knowledge do you need to follow the path of bhakti? 
  How should one balance their worldly duties with the path
  of bhakti
• What is the best historical example of bhakti? 

The discourse is in English followed by beautiful Kirtan composed by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and led by Swami Nikhilanand of Barsana Dham Ashram, founded by Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati. Prasad/dinner will be served on all days. 

Swami Nikhilanand left behind his western beliefs and chose to adopt Hinduism as a young man. He travelled to India and studied in the ashrams of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, learning Hindi, Sanskrit, and the essence of the prime Bhartiya scriptures (Upnishads, Darshan Shastras, Gita, Bhagwatam). When the time came, his Guruji, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, gave him the order of sanyas. Since then, Swami Nikhilanand has lectured throughout the US, inspiring audiences with his clear and practical representation of our Hindu Dharm.

Beautiful scenery of Barsana Dham founded by Swami Prakashanand Saraswati

Beautiful scenery of Barsana Dham, the US Ashram of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, founded by His Divinity Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.

Created by Yogaduke of Texas Yoga Retreat at Barsana Dham.

Slideshow of Shree Maharajji

Slideshow of our Spiritual Master Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. 

Includes scenes of Barsana Dham Ashram and Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, our Shree Swamiji.

Programs in D.C. Area with Swami Nikhilanand of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Barsana Dham (November 2009)

Programs in D.C. Area with Swami Nikhilanand of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Barsana Dham. Swami Nikhilananand, a pracharak of Jagadaguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, will be presenting a series of enlightening courses in the D.C. Area throughout November 2009.

You are welcome to download or print the flyer and give copies to family and friends. 

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) Barsana Dham Presents a series of Programs in D.C. Area

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, Barsana Dham Ashram, 
founded by His Divinity Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, our Shree Swamiji

Govardhan Pooja, a 5,000 Year Old Tradition, Celebrated at Barsana Dham

Govardhan Pooja, a 5,000 Year Old Tradition, Celebrated at Barsana Dham, founded by Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati

Govardhan Pooja took place in Barsana Dham ashram, on the day after Diwali, Sunday, October 18th with more than 50 dishes laid out in offering to Govardhan Hill. Devotees dressed as Brajwasis with colorful bands tied around their heads and happily waved branches or held greenery in their hands. Jai kosh of “Giriraj Maharaji ki jai!” could be heard as the crowd did parikrama of Barsana Dham’s replica of Govardhan Hill. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a delicious feast of the offerings.

How Govardhan Pooja Started: Govardhan Pooja is celebrated every year in India the day after Divali. It was the custom during Shree Krishn’s descension in Braj for the residents to make offerings to Indra, the king of the celestial abodes, to win his favor so that he would provide plenty of rain for their crops. Krishn convinced His father, Nandababa that there is no need to worship Indra as it also rains in the villages where they do not make offerings. Krishn advised everyone to worship Govardhan Hill instead which was the form of God.

So all the Brajwasis then made their offering to Govardhan Hill and Krishn Himself appeared on Govardhan Hill as Giriraj Maharaj and accepted all of their offerings. Then all the Brajwasis did parikrama while singing the glories of Giriraj Maharaj and Govardhan Hill.

Grand Divali Festivities held at Barsana Dham Austin

Just as Ayodhya was overflowing with lights to welcome Bhagwan Ram back from 14 years of exile, the Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple at Barsana Dham was glittering with thousands of lights inside and outside during the Divali festival held on Saturday, October 17. The program began with dinner prasad for the 3,500 visitors who came from around Texas. Thirteen Hindu organizations and State Representative, Donna Howard, took part in the dia lighting ceremony. A video message of founder Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati was displayed on a large screen. Prabhakari Devi led the satsang program which concluded with arti performed by the prasad sponsors and their families. A grand fireworks display concluded with appreciation and applause. Finally, hundreds of people converged on the mandal behind the Temple to participate in the ras garba to the live sounds of Sur Sangam which went on late into the night.

Some pictures of the grand divali festivities at Barsana Dham Ashram.

Divali Fireworks at Barsana Dham Ashram, founded by Shree Swami Prakashanand Sarasawati

A ras garba dance was enjoyed during the divali celebrations at Barsana Dham

Rangoli artwork welcomed everyone to Barsana Dham

Priorities of Life

Priorities of Life
- A. Ajgaonkar & Family, Texas

I attended the Family Camp at Barsana Dham because I wanted to engage my kids in a variety of activities to learn about Hinduism. The camp offers superior youth activities. The key aspects of Hinduism are beautifully simplified for kids.

My own thinking about spirituality has changed greatly since coming into contact with Barsana Dham. I now have a very clear understanding of the path to God. I have reordered my priorities of life so that I can attain God. I have been able to do this effortlessly. I feel that I am being taken care of.

With every visit to Barsana Dham I get more understanding of Hinduism which strengthens my trust and faith in God. The most important teaching that I have learned from Barsana Dham is to love God and to form a relationship with God.

Now I can make better decisions. The knowledge carries me through difficult times. It also strengthens my practice of Hinduism.

Barsana Dham Partners with United Way

Barsana Dham Ashram Partners With United Way to support Barsana Dham's programs and activities    
Does your workplace conduct an United Way Fundraising Campaign? If the answer is “Yes”, then you can write in “JKP Barsana Dham” on your pledge form at work. Your donation will be sent directly to Barsana Dham by United Way, where it will be used for…

• Youth Programs


• Teachings about Authentic Hinduism


• Family Camps


• Publishing Books on Hindu Philosophy

Early Deepavali Speech by Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati

Deepavali Message of Shree Swamiji



Highlights of an early Diwali speech of Shree Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, our Shree Swamiji. The full speech is 40mins long and was spoken to devotees in America in the 1980s. Shree Swamiji is the founder of Barsana Dham Ashram in Austin.

Happy Diwali 2009!!

Saturday, October 17, 2009
5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Barsana Dham Ashram
Austin Texas

Barsana Dham opens its doors to the community Saturday for the annual ‘Festival of Lights’ celebration called Divali.... (Read Article in the San Marcos Record)