VHPA Atlanta Chapter

Swami Mukundananda illuminates hearts in Atlanta GAReport and Pics.by Vasav Mehta Awe Inspiring! Phenomenal! Indescribable! Outstanding!

These are the words of some of the people who have been touched by the words of wisdom and the personality of Swami Mukundananda, a renowned saint from India who was at the Global Mall, Norcross, Georgia recently, as part of one of his 12 states tour of USA.This was a highly successful series of program for Yoga, Meditation, and spiritual discourses followed by Chanting and maha Prasad, held at the Global Mall from August 8 to 14th. The discourse was named “science of devotion and grace” and it was arranged by Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) also known as World Hindu Council of America, Swamiji is a graduate of Engineering and Management from two world famous institutes in India- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) respectively. He is a long-time disciple of Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj and has pioneered the Jagadguru Kripalu Yog system that incorporates both material and spiritual knowledge for the complete physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual health of humankind.

Swamiji teaches the true philosophy of attaining God realization by practice of sincere devotion as per the Vedas, Upanishads and other sacred texts. In order to achieve this goal, a healthy body and mind is absolutely essential. His programs imbibe the age old Hindu traditions of Yog, Meditation & Pranayam to purify the body, and Divine knowledge to cleanse the mind, which leads to the true upliftment of the soul.

There also was a week-long program “The Path To Happiness” with Yoga sessions and Mediation in Sanatan Mandir, Smyrna GA from August 1st to 7th .arranged by Sanatan Mandir and VHP Of America. It was well organized and well attended by Mandir devotees. The first part of the session focused on Yoga & Meditation. The second session focused on devotional chanting and spiritual discourses for purification of the mind and each day ended with maha Prasad.

Some of the reactions from attendees were “I have enjoyed Swamiji’s Yog, Meditation and Pranayam as well as his discourse. Swamiji makes difficult subject of Hindu scriptures understandable and memorable by giving simple, easy to understand examples.”

Some of them attended complete discourse series from Aug 1st in Sanatan Mandir to 14th ending at Global Mall without missing a single yoga or discourse session. One attendee said “The discourses are very purifying, thought provoking, enjoyable and inspirational urging devotees to surrender their egos and live a spiritual life. I hope you arrange Swamiji’s series again next year? Please inform me.”

The feedback from all the participants and devotees was enthusiastic and positive.Swamiji’s program was very uplifting and hugely popular.