Members of the Bhagavata Dharma Nusantara group present President Widodo with a copy of the Gita.
Every Sunday, the 7th President of Indonesia holds an open house to give the public an opportunity to visit his home in Solo. Recently, devotees from ISKCON Indonesia participated in this event and presented him with a copy of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.
Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, has been the 7th President of Indonesia since 2014. He previously served as the Mayor of Surakarta from 2005 to 2012 and then as the Governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014. His warmth and connection with the citizens make him a popular and effective leader.
According to Dhritama Das, “President Jokowi is also known for his open-mindedness and for embracing and appreciating many faiths.” In addition to the Bhagavad-gita, he also received another book by Srila Prabhupada. These books were presented by members of the Bhagavata Dharma Nusantara group from ISKCON Indonesia.
Previously, in a light-hearted moment, when asked which superhero he would like to be and what powers he would want to possess, Joko Widodo replied, “Krishna.” He explained that Krishna is recognized as a powerful figure in Indonesia, especially in Java, and mentioned that Krishna wields the weapon Chakra, which grants him immense strength. “But he is also wise,” he added.
Source https://iskconnews.org/indonesian-president-jokowi-receives-bhagavad-gita-praises-lord-krishna/
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