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I made a stab at university in , but the Zeitgeist got the better of me and I spent the years from to in the hippy subculture traveling back and forth across the United States and Canada, "looking for myself."
Though my interest in Indian culture and religion had been developing for years beforehand, it took a serious turn in when I became a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
My ISKCON career lasted nine years. After the requisite brahmachari and sankirtan training, I became a Sanskrit editor for Iskcon Press publications in , and not long afterwards became the first Sanskrit teacher at the ISKCON Gurukula in Dallas. In I came to India and spent four years as the headmaster of the Gurukula [See ]at Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir. The name A
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Life and Work of Guru Arjan: History, Memory, and Biography in the Sikh Tradition [Illustrated] , ,
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Gaur Gopal Das
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Introduction
Renowned Indian monk Gaur Gopal Das, sometimes called Gaura-Gopala Dasa in Indian script, is well-known for his work as a motivational speaker, lifestyle coach, and former electrical engineer. He is connected to the global spiritual movement known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which is devoted to spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna. Gaur Gopal Das, an electrical engineer by education, underwent a radical change in his life to become a spiritual mentor and inspirational leader. Many people have been moved by his thought-provoking talks and knowledge, which have motivated them to live more purposeful and happy lives. In an ever-faster world, Gaur Gopal Das is still sharing his wisdom and teachings to assist people in finding balance and meaning in their lives.
Early Life
In the Indian state of Maharashtra's Ahmednagar District, Vambori is home to Gaur Gopal Das's birthplace. He studied electrical eng