21 Days Bhagavatam Reading Challenge in African Continent

Why should I read Srimad Bhagavatam daily?

Srila Prabhupada wrote in his purport of Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 1 Chapter 7 Text 7

The conclusion is that simply by hearing the Vedic literature Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, one can have direct connection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and thereby one can attain the highest perfection of life by transcending worldly miseries, illusion and fearfulness. These are practical tests for one who has actually given a submissive hearing to the readings of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Srimad Bhagavatam is the literary incarnation of Krishna.

idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma

purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam

uttama-śloka-caritaṁ

cakāra bhagavān ṛṣiḥ

niḥśreyasāya lokasya

dhanyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat

This Srimad-Bhagavatam is the literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all-successful, all-blissful and all-perfect. (SB 1.3.40)

kṛṣṇe sva-dhāmopagate

dharma-jṣānādibhiḥ saha

kalau naṣṭa-dṛśām eṣa

purāṇārko ’dhunoditaḥ

This Bhagavata Purana is as brilliant as the sun, and it has arisen just after the departure of Lord Krishna to His own abode, accompanied by religion, knowledge, etc. Persons who have lost their vision due to the dense darkness of ignorance in the age of Kali shall get light from this Purana. (SB 1.3.43)

What is Srimad Bhagavatam Reading Marathon?

• Self-study of one chapter of Srimad Bhagavatam from Monday to Saturday.

• Students need to take online Srimad Bhagavatam Quiz after completion of each chapter. (Simple Multiple Choice Questions)

• Certificate of Participation will be awarded after completion of each canto.

• Every Evening there will be Srimad Bhagavatam Class from:

Mathura, India            Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 22:00 IST

Accra, Ghana              Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 16:30 GMT

Cape Town, South Africa   Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 18:30 SAST

Kinshasa, Congo Dem. Rep. Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 17:30 WAT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia     Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 19:30 EAT

Algiers, Algeria          Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 17:30 CET

Nairobi, Kenya            Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 19:30 EAT

Mauritius Time, MUT       Tue, 10 Sep-01 Oct 2024 at 20:30 MUT

How much effort I need to put daily?

• Self-study of 35 minutes per day.

• 1 chapter with Srila Prabhupada purport in 6 days.

For example: -

• 1st Chapter of 1st Canto, 23 slokas, in 6 days = 4 slokas with purport per day

• 2nd Chapter of 1st Canto, 34 slokas, in 6 days = 6 slokas with purport per day

Will I get any certificate?

Yes, Certificate of Participation will be awarded after completion of each canto.

How much I need to pay for this course?

It is a free course.