Harināma Chintāmaṇi
Harināma Chintāmaṇi is a sacred text in the Vaiṣṇava tradition, authored by the esteemed Śrīla Bhaktivinode Ṭhākura. It serves as a spiritual guide, delving into the profound significance of chanting the Holy Names of the Lord (Harināma). Through insightful teachings and transformative wisdom, this revered scripture illuminates the path of devotion and offers seekers invaluable insights into the power and essence of divine chanting.
By Pran Govinda Dās
Course Duration
30 Hours
Videos
90 Minutes
No. Of Sessions
20
Sessions per week
At your own pace
Language
English
Eligibility
Anyone
Anyone
Schedule of Classes
Starts on
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Anytime
Regular classes on At your own paceAbout the Teacher
Pran Govinda Dās
About the Teacher
Pran Govinda Dās, was born in Comilla/Ampinagara in East Pakistan in the year 1962.
In 1971, he went with his father to visit his aunt’s family in Jadavpur Calcutta, where Śrīla Prabhupāda was giving a lecture and where he saw for the first time “western devotees” in Deshapriya Park. Being just a small boy, he only saw Śrīla Prabhupāda from afar and felt a strong desire to become a devotee.
In 1978 he went to Vṛndāvana, and lived there for many months with the Bābājī's in the Cakaleswar Temple at Govardhan. Later he met H H Bhakticaru Svāmī at the end of 1979 in the Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma Temple in Vṛndāvana he went back to Calcutta with him and, a year later, he took initiation from Bhavananda Mahārāja.
From 1981-1986, he was working in Māyāpur as a guest house manager. In 1986, during the 500th anniversary of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the new management allowed him to serve as the first general manager in Māyāpur–managing the Gaura Pūrṇimā festival.
From 1980-1989, he served as a facilitator of Prasādam and accommodations for GBC, sannyasis, devotees, and life members. He also served as a life membership director and fundraiser for the Māyāpur temple. During monsoon, when Māyāpur would become flooded; he would distribute Kitchori Prasādam to all the neighboring villages.
For many years he has been serving the devotees in the Alachua Temple every day from 4 am until 9 am. He serve the devotees 5 days a week in the evening with Kṛṣṇa Kaṭha in a study group, under his present Śikṣā-guru, HH Rādhānāth Svāmī. Almost every day he is counseling devotees to overcome their challenges on the spiritual path. He is always enthusiastic about looking to make new devotees and bringing them to the platform of becoming sincere, serious followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Now that both his sons are grown up and can be on their own, both spiritually and materially, He feel he can do more service by dedicating his full time as a sannyasi while encouraging other devotees to cooperate with the GBC in pushing on the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness movement and pleasing Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Course Overview
Course Description:
This course is crafted to assist individuals in enhancing their comprehension of Harināma practice, emphasizing the chanting of the Holy Names of the Lord as elucidated in "Harināma Chintāmaṇi" by Śrīla Bhaktivinode Ṭhākura. Its objective is to support you in your spiritual growth by offering insights, methodologies, and profound teachings from esteemed Ācāryas.
Course Content:
- Enter the world of Harināma Chintāmaṇi.
- Understanding the profound importance of "Harināma Chintāmaṇi" authored by Śrīla Bhaktivinode Ṭhākura.
- The essence of Kṛṣṇa Bhakti.
- Our First Meeting with Kṛṣṇa.
- Delving into the relationship between the soul and the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Course Materials:
"Harināma Chintāmaṇi" with translations by His Holiness Bhānu Svāmī (recommended reading).
Supplemental materials such as audio or video recordings of lectures by revered spiritual leaders may also enrich your understanding.
Target Audience:
All individuals, regardless of their background or level of spiritual practice, can benefit from this self-study course aimed at enhancing their comprehension of Harināma and its profound relevance in their spiritual path.
Assessment:
Upon completion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a self-evaluation, which includes introspective inquiries and activities designed to assess comprehension and individual advancement.
Course Requirements:
Enrollment in this self-study course does not require any prerequisites or specific qualifications. It warmly welcomes all individuals who are intrigued by deepening their spiritual path through the exploration of Harināma practice.