A Vedic library in Assam evokes encouraging response.Byline: ANI Guwahati, May 12 (ANI): A Vedic library instituted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Noun 1. International Society for Krishna Consciousness - a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees (ISKCON n. 1. The abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness, a society founded in the US in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures. Groups of devotees engage in joyful chanting of "Hare Krishna" ("O Krishna!"). Noun 1. ) at Guwahati in Assam has met with encouraging response from the youth in the state. Named after ISKCON founder spiritual master Swami AC Bhaktivedanta, the library is specially meant for the student community and all communities irrespective of irrespective of prep. Without consideration of; regardless of. irrespective of preposition despite any faith, colour, caste and creed. Its main purpose has been to help the students in developing contentment in their thoughts and attitude alongside inspiring them to be more disciplined in their academics and future careers. One of the students said that the library has become a meeting point for the students to discuss about the spiritual aspects. "It has become a common meeting point for all the students. We can meet and discuss our problems regarding our spiritual lives. This serves as a focal point focal point n. See focus. for spiritual discussion. This library has been adding a lot of spiritual aspect to our lives,' said Harichandra, a student of the Guwahati Medical College. The library has books on various Vedic scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita as well as the epics such as the Puranas and Upanishads. Students can also listen to devotional songs and lectures by spiritual masters. "Nowadays,people do not have the habit of reading books. But still many want to read spiritual books and now young boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. are completely frustrated with their studies and jobs. Therefore, they want to know about the spiritual life. So they come and read the books," said Niter niter or nitre: see potassium nitrate. Rameshwar Das, an office bearer of ISKCON Temple. The library occupying around 400 square feet of space can accommodate as many as 25 persons at a time. By Peter Alex Todd (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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