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Bhakti Yoga in Rochester, NY

 

Yoga is more than just a physical exercise. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root Yuj which means to link up with, or combine. Bhakti is derived from the Sanskrit word bhaj, which means – loving service. Bhakti-yoga means to connect to the Supreme by means of loving devotional service.

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The path of bhakti-yoga is developed through a variety of activities. These include mantra meditation, or the chanting of the names of God. The chanting is done either individually on beads (japa) or in community by chanting mantras accompanied by music (kirtan). The study of sacred texts such as the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, associating with like-minded spiritual aspirants, eating sanctified vegetarian food, and living in a way that upholds the principles of truthfulness, mercy, austerity, and cleanliness, are all core practices for a life of follower of bhakti.

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Bhakti Rochester aims to educate people on spiritual life and how to achieve peace and unity in the world, as mentioned in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.

Weekly Kirtants at
Eternal Bliss Yoga Center

Every Wednesday 7:30-8pm

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Support Bhakti Rochester's mission to promote the Bhagavad Gita and Kirtans in Rochester, NY by making a one-time or recurring monthly donation.

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Japa

Bhakti yoga practice includes chanting the Hare Krishna mantra softly to oneself. This is called Japa. While chanting, you'll keep the sacred japa beads in a bead bag to keep them clean and off the floor. 

Hindu Literature

Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad-gita is the compact essence of all spiritual philosophy; at the onset of a world war, the warrior Arjuna asks his friend Krishna about the purpose of life, the difference between the self and the material body, and how to understand the ultimate cause of all causes.

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Kirtan

The power of sound is profound, tangible and yet mystical. The ancient Indian texts prescribe invoking of our ever blissful spiritual consciousness in the modern age through the medium of sound vibrations.

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"Those who follow this imperishable path of devotional service and who completely engage themselves with faith, making Me the supreme goal, are very, very dear to Me."

Bhagavad Gita 12.20

What is ISKCON?

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), otherwise known as the Hare Krishna movement, includes five hundred major centers, temples and rural communities, nearly one hundred affilated vegetarian restaurants, thousands of namahattas or local meeting groups, a wide variety of community projects, and millions of congregational members worldwide. Although less than fifty years on the global stage, ISKCON has expanded widely since its founding by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda in New York City in 1966.

The Bhakti-yoga programs are held at Eternal Bliss Yoga Center

Address: 120 Mushroom Blvd, Rochester, NY 14623

If you have any questions about our programs, please get in touch with us at: bhaktirochester@gmail.com
(585)210-2002

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