Swami Mukundananda Lecture Series: Aug 5th to 18th, 2023

Houston: Swami Mukundananda ji, a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga & Meditation, will conduct two different programs from August 5 – August 18 in Houston. The first week-long program is a Life Transformation Program (LTP). Swamiji will delve into the topic of Golden Rules for Living Your Best Life at India House, from August 5 to August 11. In the second program, Swamiji diverges in a different direction to help us focus and progress on our spiritual journey with Bhagavad Gita – The Song of God at Houston Durgabari Auditorium from August 12 to August 18. Swamiji will also have a meet and greet session each day to answer your specific questions.

Swami Mukundananda received his degrees in Engineering and Management from two world famous institutes in India- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) respectively. However, the call of God was so strong that after a short while on a successful corporate executive career path, he renounced his professional career to take Sanyas at age 23 in quest for God-realization. Swamiji is a senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj and the founder of JKYog - a nonprofit organization dedicated to the spiritual, mental, and physical wellness of humankind. Over the last four decades, Swamiji has been travelling all over the world, awakening thousands of seekers through true Yoga and Spirituality.

During the first week-long Pro- gram from Aug. 5-11, Swamiji will be presenting Golden Rules for Living Your Best Life. The journey of life is an interesting one. It begins at birth when we make our entry into this world confused and crying. From then on, we face challenges, difficulties, and hard ships. The irony in life is that difficult experiences present themselves first and the wisdom of how to handle them comes later. This is like being thrown into the deep end of a pool and being expected to learn swimming to save ourselves. Would it not be useful if we had a manual for living that we could consult? Every complex gadget in this world comes with its user’s guide. It is our one stop resource for procedures for operating it. And a troubleshooting guide on what to do in case of problems. Likewise, it is with life as well. Swami Mukundananda’s lecture series Golden Rules for Living Your Best Life… is meant to bridge this gap, almost as a user’s manual for life.

During the second week-long program Swamiji will make a beautiful transition to a sweeter more devotional understanding of bhakti, for the spiritual seekers in us, with Bhagavad Gita – The Song of God.

Admission to program is Free and Dinner Prasadam will be served after discourses. Free Registration is requested.

Swami Mukundananda conducts Life Transformation Programs (LTPs) in multiple cities in the USA and India. These week-long programs include intellectual discourses and meditation sessions. In addition, Swami Mukundananda conducts spiritual retreats in the USA and India for the holistic upliftment of the body, mind, and soul.

Swami Mukundananda Exclusive is an online community of people who have a yearning to enhance the quality of their lives and help others grow with them. With SMEx membership, people from around the world can join regular LIVE interaction with Swami Mukundananda to learn how to live a fulfilling life through his discourses, and get their doubts clarified through the interactive question and answer segment. There is also exclusive content created for community members on the SMEx website.

Swamiji has been invited to speak at various Fortune 500 companies like Google, Oracle, Yahoo, Amazon, M.D. Anderson, Merck, and for the youth, Swamiji has conducted programs at prestigious universities like

Princeton, Stanford, Kellogg, MIT, and Duke.

Details:

Golden Rules for Living your Best Life - daily discourse at India House at 8888 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 from 6:45pm - 9pm from August 5 – 11

(Sat to Fri)

Bhagavad Gita – The Song of

God – daily discourse at Durgabari Auditorium, 13944 Schiller Rad, Houston, TX 77082 India House at 8888 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 from 6:45pm - 9pm Aug 12 – 18 (Sat to Fri)

Contact 281-630-5982, 281780-4877 832-377-6070. Free Registration at https://www. jkyog.org/Houston

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‘Tarla’: Savory Tale with Heart-warming Moments

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Story: Based on the life of the late Tarla Dalal, the film chronicles her journey from being a modest housewife to one of the most celebrated chefs of India, who spread her magic of vegetarian recipes all over the globe.

Review: Tarla Dalal (played by Huma Qureshi) became a household name for her vegetarian recipes that fed many singles deprived of home-cooked meals and helped young women impress their inlaws and husbands so that they could have their way after marriage. The story begins in a modest setting of Ahmedabad where a young Tarla Shah is yearning to do something in life but doesn’t know what to do. Before she can figure that out, she is married off to Nalin Dalal (Sharib Hashmi) - a quality manager from Mumbai. This is the India of the 70’s when women were married off before they could finish college and men were expected to get a wife to cook and clean after them. And that’s exactly what happens with Tarla whose dream of “doing something” in life is long forgotten, as she gets busy taking care of her home and raising three children. Until one day it dawns upon her that it isn’t too late yet.

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It’s also surprisingly low on mouthwatering visuals of gastronomic delights. In a tale centered around the culinary world, one would expect a visual feast that tantalizes the senses. Given that Tarla’s story was that of a simple middle-class housewife with no earth shattering ups and downs, they should have also focused more on celebrating her success rather than just limiting the screen- play to how she got there. The narrative spends too much time setting her up for success and leaves less time for us to revel in Tarla’s eventual victory. A recipe book, followed by a cookery show on television was a big thing for sure but Tarla Dalal had also ventured into the digital space with her own YouTube channel. The film doesn’t touch upon that. After all, she had the first mover advantage. Despite these minor quibbles, the film leaves a sweet and engaging aftertaste. Like a wholesome Gujarati thali, it offers a little bit of everything, delivering a satisfying and convenient experience. The music (by Suhit Abhyankar, Nilotpal Bora and Rohan Vinayak) harmonizes beautifully with the narrative, adding a sweet and simple melody to the on-screen proceedings..

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In conclusion, ‘Tarla’ serves up a decent cinematic treat, reminding us of the power of pursuing our passions and breaking free from societal constraints. It’s a culinary adventure that celebrates the legacy of a remarkable woman whose perseverance was the secret ingredient for her success.-- Times of India

Director Piyush Gupta skilfully sets the stage of the time when patriarchal norms ruled and women’s dreams were often put on the back burner. While we have come a long way since then, it’s not surprising to witness this situation even today — where a woman as a homemaker is expected to be a 10/10, no matter how hard she works in her professional life or how high she soars. The film also transports us to a bygone era adding a touch of nostalgia and a pinch of relatability that will particularly resonate with Mumbaikars.

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Writers Piyush Gupta and Gautam Ved craft a narrative that warms the heart and whets the appetite for a triumphant story. While the storytelling simmers at a slow pace, it allows for moments of small victories that leave a satisfying aftertaste.

Huma Qureshi dons the chef’s apron with finesse, serving up a captivating performance that perfectly balances genuine emotion and avoids the excess of melodrama.

Alongside her, Sharib Hashmi adds a zesty flavor, infusing the film with an unconventional portrayal that inspires audiences with his progressive outlook on life and relationships. Infact, Hashmi has some of the best moments in

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