Bhagavad Gita Archives - National Times

30 Nov

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Calls Bhagavad Gita a Universal Guide for Enlightened Action

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Chandigarh, November 30 — Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the All-India Devasthanam Conference held in Kurukshetra alongside the International Gita Mahotsav 2025. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Gita scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj and several dignitaries were present at the event.The Vice President said he felt honoured to stand on the sacred land of Kurukshetra, known as the “land of the Vedas,” where Lord Krishna delivered the divine wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna thousands of years ago. He said Kurukshetra is a timeless reminder that righteousness always prevails over unrighteousness, no matter how strong the latter…

22 Nov

International Gita Mahotsav Launches ‘My Favourite Shloka’ Video Contest, Entries Open Till December 5

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Kurukshetra, November 22, 2025: Under the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav 2025 in Kurukshetra, a special online initiative titled “My Favourite Shloka” video contest has been introduced. The Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana is organizing this competition to spread the eternal wisdom of the Gita among citizens, especially youth and students.A department spokesperson said participants must share a 40-second video explaining their personal experience with any chosen verse from the Bhagavad Gita. The video should clearly describe how the selected shloka inspires their life and the core message they derive from it. Entries must be sent to shlokagita@gmail.com.The…

22 Oct

Eternal Message of Bhagavad Gita Resonates in Japan

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Chandigarh, October 22: In a special event organized by the Haryana government, 100 copies of the Bhagavad Gita (Japanese edition) were presented to Shri Chandru Appa, Consul General of India in Osaka, Japan. The copies were formally handed over by Shri Vikas Pandey, Assistant Professor at Osaka University, and Ms. Nikita, a native of Kurukshetra currently residing in Tokyo.The event was attended via video conference by Heena Bindlish, Joint Director of the Haryana Government’s Department of Foreign Cooperation; Pawan Chaudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Foreign Affairs; Upendra Singhal, Honorary Secretary of KDB; and Sanjay Garg, General Manager of…

18 Jul

Jyotisar Geeta Sthal to Become a World-Class Historical Tourist Destination: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, July 18 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday declared that Jyotisar, the sacred land where Lord Krishna is believed to have delivered the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, will be developed into a grand and globally significant historical tourist destination. The state government is investing nearly ₹250 crore to transform Jyotisar into a vibrant, immersive center of cultural and spiritual tourism.During his visit to the district of Kurukshetra, the Chief Minister inspected the Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra (Experience Centre), meticulously reviewing several thematic chambers, including the Welcome Hall, Epic Creation Room, Ancient Mahabharata Gallery, Kuru Dynasty Display,…

16 May

“Spiritual Wisdom and Krishna’s Teachings Essential in Modern Life”: Haryana CM Saini

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Gurugram, May 16, 2025 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged youth to embrace spiritual knowledge and the karmic teachings of Lord Krishna to maintain cultural balance in an age dominated by mobile phones and social media. Speaking at the 'Shri Krishna Kripa Prerna Utsav' held in Gurugram’s Leisure Valley, he said modernity should not come at the cost of disconnecting from Indian values.The event, organized to celebrate the birthday of Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand, saw participation from saints, bhajan singers, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. CM Saini congratulated Swami Gyananand and sought his blessings, calling him a…