On March 3, 2024, a significant moment of cooperation and interfaith harmony occurred in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, during a visit between leaders of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and a representative from the Suriname Islamic Association (SIV).
The highlight of this meeting was the sharing of sacred scriptures: copies of Bhagavad-gita As It Is in the Arabic, Urdu, and Dutch languages were shared with M.R. Moennoesing, SIV’s Treasurer and the gift of the Holy Quran was given to ISKCON Suriname leaders Jankinath Das and Shailendra Khemai, an aspiring disciple of H.H. Nava Yogendra Swami.
In an atmosphere of mutual respect, with God at the center, representatives from both traditions emphasized the shared values of service to God and the pursuit of spiritual upliftment. “Brief passages from both scriptures were shared, emphasizing the similarities and highlighting the message of love and service to God,” said Shailendra Khemai.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/historical-moment-of-cooperation-between-iskcon-suriname-and-the-suriname-islamic-association/
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