{"id":5578,"date":"2023-03-25T16:51:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T11:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discoverursupersoul.com\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2023-03-25T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T11:21:15","slug":"principles-and-values-for-a-successful-krishna-conscious-marriage-life-discussed-during-grihastha-training-course-at-iskcon-newtown-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minivetsystem.com\/iskcon\/principles-and-values-for-a-successful-krishna-conscious-marriage-life-discussed-during-grihastha-training-course-at-iskcon-newtown-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Principles and Values\u00a0for a Successful Krishna Conscious Marriage life discussed during Grihastha training course at Iskcon Newtown Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A two day grihastha training course on how to be successful and happy in Krishna Conscious marriage was organized at Iskcon Newtown, Kolkata on 11th<\/sup> & 12th<\/sup> March, 2023.  The course was entitled – Strengthening the bonds that free us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married devotees and those devotees who are planning to enter into grihastha ashram attended the training<\/strong> to learn important tips to lead a happy Krishna Conscious married life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple brahmacharis too attended the course to get a better understanding of grihastha ashram and its importance in Iskcon society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training was conducted by HG Parth Prabhu and HG Uttama Devi Mataji.<\/strong> Both are Srila Prabhupada\u2019s disciples and are happily married for more than 50 years<\/strong>. Their life is testimony to the fact that if a devotee couple comes together for a higher purpose without any ulterior motive then they not only live a successful married life but they can also guide hundreds of grihastha devotees to be happy in Krishna Conscious marriage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Devotee marriage is different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Devotee marriage is different from other marriages because devotees marry for higher purpose. Krishna is always the centre of their life and they both together try their best to serve Krishna.<\/strong> And the devotee couple also actively serve the mission of Srila Prabhupada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training was based on the teachings of scriptures and Srila Prabhupada\u2019s instruction to grihastha devotees. They discussed the challenges which a husband and wife faces in today\u2019s fast paced world and how a Krishna Conscious couple should navigate through those challenges<\/strong> and continue living together happily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriage means responsibility<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tips were given as how in today\u2019s world devotee couple can sort out their differences amicably. Srila Prabhupada in many of his teachings emphasize that marriage means responsibility. Both the husband and wife should come together to serve each other with a goal to ultimately please Krishna and there is no question of separation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Srila Prabhupada says<\/mark><\/a>, “But marriage means to take full responsibility of a woman. That is real marriage, Vedic marriage. We, when I get married our boys and girls, the boy takes this vow that “I take responsibility of your maintenance throughout your whole life,” and the girl promises that “I desire to serve you throughout my whole life.” So the woman, the female, is the energy. When a man comes at home, he sees that everything is nicely decorated, my wife is well-dressed and foodstuff is nicely prepared, he becomes encouraged.<\/strong> He can work more nicely. Therefore woman is the energy. The woman gives the energy and he can work.” Room Conversation — October 20, 1968, Seattle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various case studies and research materials published by professional marriage counsellors and psychologists were too part of the training.  Even these professionals say that spouses should work hard to develop health bond with each othe<\/strong>r. And if the couple want happy and satisfying life then marriage should last life long and there should not be separation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Principles and Values for a Successful Krishna Conscious Marriage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This was also the purpose of seminar \u2013 to help devotee couple develop strong bond with each other and never even think of divorce. It was a comprehensive marriage and family course for couples before and after marriage, leaders, and everyone concerned. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training included in-depth exploration, interactive exercises, role plays, journaling and education in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n