The enduring wisdom that is encapsulated in the Bhagavad Gita has been accepted and endorsed worldwide. This Hindu scriptural text which is literally translated as the ‘Song of the Divine’ comprises 18 chapters and 700 verses, most of which are enunciations of the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna.
The advice from the Divine, as stated in the Bhagavad Gita, helps to guide one’s own life from a realistic perspective, to become enriched spiritually, to have a positive approach and win the battle of life.
SWAHA International will be hosting its 11th Annual International Gita Forum Caribbean from December 1st to 4th with a variety of inspirational activities. The four-day programme will be broadcast exclusively on ieTV and ie radio from SWAHA Sri Raam Dhaam in Diego Martin.
DECEMBER 1
On December 1, from 7 to 10 p.m., there will be the “Recitation of the 700 verses of Srimad Bhagwad Gita” by the distinguished pundits of SWAHA:
- Paramacharya Pt. Hardeo Persad
- Vikramaditya Maharaj
- Manideo Persad
- Kavish Veda Persad
- Abhedananda Persad Sharma
- Ishwar Madho Maharaj
- Umadutt Maharaj
- Rajendra Madho
- Jaikishan Shukla
- Tarun Maharaj
- Keshav Maharaj
- Munivar Maharaj
- Other Pundits of the Dharma Mandal
DECEMBER 2
The second day features the “Cultural Forum: Lord Krishna Songs and Dances” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Co-ordinating the programme will be Mr. Veejai Ramkissoon. Inspirational songs will be provided by a host of talented singers:
- Rana and Susan Mohip
- Datta Kirtan Mandali
- Katelyn and Nishad Sultan
- Madan Macoon
- SWAHA Sri Raam Dhaam Choir.
Devotional dances will be performed by Susan Mohip and Shalini Juteram.
DECEMBER 3
On day 3, Gita Jayanti Day, a devotional forum will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m.. Officiating will be Pundit Manideo Persad and Pundit Kavish Veda Persad.
The highlights of this day will be pooja, discourses, bhajans and the offering of Chappan Bhog (56 dishes to Lord Krishna).
DECEMBER 4
An Academic Forum will be the highlight of the final day, featuring “Perspectives on Sri Bhagwad Gita” from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
The programme will be chaired by Pt. Kavish Veda Persad and the distinguished presenters will include:
- Pt. Prakash Persad, President UTT and Chairman of SWAHA
- Arvind Singh, Senior Lecturer, UWI
- Vikramaditya Maharaj
There will also be international presentations from Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, India, Kenya, UK, USA and Columbia as well as an open forum.
All are invited to intend and share in the knowledge and devotions.
