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#MonkForAction | Spirituality, Sustainability & Social Impact | Leadership @ ISKCON | Director UN Awarded @goecovillage | The Art of Focus Book
Feb 15, 2023 6 tweets 1 min read
Advice of the day:

[A Thread] Your life is shaped by the thoughts and beliefs you have.

And your thoughts and beliefs are shaped by the people you spend the most time with.

So, choose your company wisely.
Jan 28, 2023 7 tweets 1 min read
5 signs you're wasting your time (& how to fix it)

[A Thread] 👇🏼 1. You worry

You worry about what others will think of you because you're too scared to do something different.

Fix it by seeking advice from others and still continue to do what you want by analyzing your capabilities.
Dec 4, 2022 7 tweets 2 min read
5 life changing perspectives 👇

[A Thread] Instead of

thinking, why your parents go against you?

Try

understanding, where they are coming from.
Nov 27, 2022 9 tweets 2 min read
5 things you should never take for granted 👇

[A Thread] 1. Sacrifices

Never take the sacrifices made by your parents, friends, and well-wishers for granted.

Acknowledge them and recognize that they have played a significant role in shaping the person you are today.
Nov 25, 2022 4 tweets 5 min read
Braj is the most important place as the pastimes of Radha and Krishna took place here. Along with forests, and mountains, kunds have their own scriptural relevance. ImageImageImage In the present times, there is an urgent need to restore the Kunds. Inspired by the teachings of HDG Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and by the example of water conservation at @goecovillage ImageImage
Nov 20, 2022 7 tweets 3 min read
5 Dos & Don'ts in any relationship 👇

[A Thread] Assuming things based on what you know ❌

Communicating clearly & openly ✅
Oct 31, 2022 11 tweets 2 min read
5 types of Atheists 👇

[A Thread] 1. Default Atheists
People who simply refuse to believe in the existence of God without making an effort to at least think or inquire deeply about the subject of God are the Default Atheists.
Oct 19, 2022 8 tweets 1 min read
How to never lose your focus? 👇

[A Thread] Bhagavad Gita 6.35

श्रीभगवानुवाच
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् ।
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते ॥ ३५ ॥

Lord Krishna said, O mighty Arjuna, it is undoubtedly very difficult to curb the restless mind, but it is possible by suitable practice and by detachment.
Oct 16, 2022 7 tweets 2 min read
3 ways to overcome jealousy 👇

[A Thread] 1. Acknowledge your jealousy

Jealousy arises when you want what someone else has. So, whenever such feelings of jealousy occur, first acknowledge that yes, I am feeling jealous.
Aug 16, 2022 9 tweets 5 min read
5 things to do to celebrate Janmasthami

[A Thread] 👇 1. Pray in Brahma Muhurata
Brahma Muhurta is the morning period between 3.30 a.m. and 5.30 a.m.

You can chant Krishna's name during this period to purify your mind and surroundings and have a refreshing start to the day.
Jul 28, 2022 7 tweets 1 min read
5 valuable lessons to learn from the mighty warrior Arjuna

[A Thread ] 👇 1. Deep focus
Arjuna was a keen observant. He always paid close attention to the minute details, which helped him stay focused on his goals.
Jul 28, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
Priya Kund is located in Barsana, also known as Peeli Pokhar (yellowish pond).

According to the legends, once Radharani along with other Gopis went to Nandgaon. There she met Yashoda, foster mother of Lord Krishna. She was so influenced by Radha's exquisite beauty and cultured behavior that she desired Radha to become her daughter-in-law. Deeply lost in her thoughts, Yashoda Ji applied some turmeric paste onto the hands of Radharani.
Jul 26, 2022 8 tweets 2 min read
We all have seen the poor economic condition of the farmers in recent years. To tackle the various problems faced by the farmers, we have introduced the 'Empowerment of Farmers' Program. In which we undertake the following initiatives at Govardhan Eco-Village:

[A Thread] 👇 -> Symbolically Enhanced Wadi Agriculture (SEWA)
In the SEWA program, we conduct village surveys, training, and guidance for improving quality of life. This program has enhanced the economic condition of the farmers.