yat karosi yad asnasi
yaj juhosi dadasi yat
yat tapasyasi kaunteya
tat kurusva mad-arpanam
“Oh son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto me.” (Lord Krishna Bhagavad Gita 9.27)
Govinda’s Karma Free Prasadam!
Govinda’s Prasadam is part of a worldwide chain of Restaurants opened by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement, ISKCON is a cultural movement dedicated to the re-spiritualisation of society. An important part of this mission is the distribution of sanctified foodstuffs, known as “Krishna-prasad”, which is pure vegetarian food nicely prepared and offered in devotion to Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By this process the food is sanctified and one who eats it becomes spiritually benefited. By regularly taking Krishna-prasad one will feel an upliftment of spirit and a diminishing material anxiety. Govindas vegetarian restaurants serve only Krishna-prasad, expertly prepared with love for the pleasure of Sri Krishna. We hope you enjoy your meal and also appreciate the unique spiritual experience of eating Krishna-prasad.
What is karma-free food?
The Sanskrit word karma means “action”, or more specifically, any material action that brings a reaction that binds us to the material world. Although the idea of karma is generally associated with eastern philosophy, many people in the West are also coming to understand that karma is a natural principle, like time or gravity and no less inescapable. For every action there is a reaction. According to the law of karma, if we cause pain and suffering to other living beings, we must endure pain and suffering in return, both individually and collectively. We reap what we sow, in this life and the next.
Why Govinda’s Kitchen only offers Vegetarian Food?
According to Hare Krishna Movement of ISKCON, the cooking art is considered as a sacred experience. ISKCON believes that the preparation of the food should be based on the principles of non-violence and healthy living. Therefore, the devotees of Lord Krishna promote a vegetarian diet which does not include meat, eggs and fishes. It has also been mentioned in the sacred Bhagwad Gita that Lord Krishna accepts any food offered to him with devotion and love, whether it is a leaf, a fruit, a flower, or water (BG 9.26). If we stop killing animals, it can definitely reduce our karmic debt. So, this is how Govinda’s kitchen promotes vegetarianism by offering only vegetarian dishes at their restaurant. Come to Govinda’s restaurant and get a wide range of 100% healthy and delicious vegetarian food.