GITA  JAYANTHI  December 20, 2007 This is a special month-long program to commemorate the teachings of Vedic wisdom spoken by Lord Sri Krishna 5000 years ago. His Divine Grace   A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami  Prabhupada, the Founder Acharya of ISKCON, encouraged his disciples to distribute the "Bhagavad Gita As It Is" all over the world. He set in motion the GITA BOOK MARATHON, a competition among ISKCON temples, to distribute the maximum number of books in their communities. Click here for a list of books by Srila Prabhupada ScholarSpeak "Swami Bhaktivedanta has offered to devotees of God a blessed service with his English translations and commentaries. The universal application of these truths is shown to be a promised blessing in these times of challenge when light is illumining darkness. Truly this is a holy, inspired writing for all aspiring souls seeking the why, whence and whither of life!" - Dr. Judith M. Tyberg, Founder and Director, East-West Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California. Following in the footsteps of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCON Bangalore celebrates GITA JAYANTI as a grand BOOK MARATHON to distribute 25000 copies of Bhagavad-gita As It Is during this period. It has introduced the Gift -a- Gita scheme to distribute it among school children. Those desirous of participating may contact ISKCON Bangalore on  080-23471956 or email  bvd@iskconbangalore.org;brd@iskconbangalore.org