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The 1%er vs The Yogi: What Happens When Ego Meets Devotion? @ Darshan Room

By Bhakti School NYC

Overview

A Sunday event that taps into the essence of the Krishna Conscious experience. Uplifting kirtan, dynamic discussions, & amazing veg dinner.

This talk delves into the captivating encounter between a king adorned in regal splendor, living the life of the 1%, and a sage who has renounced the world’s comforts. Despite their contrasting paths, their meeting reveals unexpected insights into devotion and humility. Join us as we unpack this timeless story to uncover how true spiritual wealth transcends social roles and power, illuminating the deeper nature of surrender and divine protection.

Nityananda Chandra grew up in Honolulu and started his interest in Bhakti in 93’ when he was a young teen of 14. A young friend, Kalae, got him into visiting the local temple, reading bhakti books on reincarnation, and committing himself to sober living. Later in 99’ he joined an ashram as a monk and traveled from coast to coast of the US many times, both teaching Bhagavad Gita as well as studying. This included many trips to India to study and relish the beautiful culture. He has been married for over 20 years and has 3 kids. Nityananda Chandra, a GBC leadership college graduate, had diligently worked as the community director of the Dallas temple for 15 years and now serves at the Bhakti Center’s Soul Talks and Brooklyn temple’s The Darshan Room with teaching, organization, and guest services. He shares, “My joy in life is sharing bhakti with friends as well as teaching those who are new.”

A Spiritual Clarity Space - Live Kirtan - Spiritual Discourse - Sumptuous Vegetarian Feast

6:00-6:30pm - Live Kirtan in temple room
6:30-7:45pm - Wisdom Talk @ Lotus Room
7:45pm - Dinner @ Lotus Room

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Category: Spirituality, Hinduism

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  • 2 hours
  • In person

Location

305 Schermerhorn St

305 Schermerhorn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Kirtan & Dance in temple room

Get your dance on or just absorb yourself in the sacred space and atmosphere. The Darshan Room starts off in the temple room with the broader temple community with kirtan (mantra meditational chants & dance) and devotional dance. It is a powerful way to bring mind out of the busyness of NYC and enter the sacred atmosphere by engaging the mind, voice, and body.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Darshan Room - Meditative kirtan & discourse held in Lotus Room downstairs

We have a variety of kirtan singers and guest educators who lead the wisdom talks. We conclude with a delicious and sacred vegetarian dinner that we serve to you.

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Bhakti School NYC

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Dec 7 · 6:00 PM EST