Hare Krishna
Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2025: ISKCON Kudupu katte, Mangalore was invited to represent Sanatan Dharma in INTERFAITH DIALOGUE organized by ST. ALOYSIUS(Deemed To Be University), Mangalore. The program was held as part of Christmas Celebrations and theme was kept as World Peace. Sriman Adi Keshav Prabhu(Dr. Ashok Shetty), from ISKCON GEV, and trustee, Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai, represented ISKCON during the event. He spoke about how the essential teachings of all Vedic literatures is to humbly surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead through loving devotional service. He quoted the verse SB 01.02.06
” sa vai puṁsāṁ paro dharmo, yato bhaktir adhokṣaje
ahaituky apratihatā yayātmā suprasīdati
He also quoted from CC Adi 17.31,
tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā
amāninā māna-dena, kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ
He explained the real meaning of humility and how humility helps us to remember Supreme Lord eternally.
Among other invitees were, Rev Fr Richard D’Souza who represented Christianity and Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi who represented Islam.
Students were happy and met Sri Adi Keshav prabhu personally after the event to submit their appreciation of the eloquent yet deeply meaningful lecture delivered by him.
Among other ISKCON members present were Premlila mataji(ISKCON GEV), Sutapa das(TMC Member, ISKCON Mangalore) and Uddhav Pran prabhu.
All the organizers were very happy with ISKCON’s participation and promised to organize more such events together.
Srila Prabhupada ki jai.
Author:
Sutapa das
TMC Member and communication Incharge
ISKCON Sri Jagannath Mandir
Kudupu katte, Mangalore
INDIA
Photos:
078: Left to right: no. 2: Dr Mustafa No. 3: HG Adi Keshav prabhu, NO. 4: Rev Fr Richard D’Souza
026: Adi Keshav pr inspiring audience through his deeply meaningful thought provoking lecture.
149: Adi Keshav pr inaugurating the event with lamp lighting along with other dignitories.
