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ISKCON presents

Gita Minds Contest

Unleash the Arjuna Within

Awakening the warrior spirit in young minds through Bhagavad Gita wisdom

For Students: 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th Standard

60+ Schools across 10+ Cities

Participating in Gita Minds Contest

In Partnership With

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The Gita Minds Initiative

Shaping Future Leaders Through Ancient Wisdom

The Gita Minds Initiative is more than just a contest—it is a movement to reconnect today's youth with the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. In an era of rapid technological advancement and constant distractions, young minds often lose touch with their cultural roots and core values. Through structured study of the Gita, we aim to instill dharmic values, strengthen character, and nurture ethical leadership in students. Our mission is to create a generation that is academically excellent, culturally rooted, and morally strong—equipped to face life's challenges with the wisdom of Arjuna and the guidance of Krishna.

By engaging with the Bhagavad Gita, students develop critical life skills that extend far beyond textbooks. They learn decision-making through the discourse between Arjuna and Krishna, courage through understanding dharma, and clarity through self-knowledge. The initiative focuses on four pillars: cultivating deep respect for Indian culture and heritage, fostering universal values of truth and compassion, building unshakeable character through discipline and integrity, and developing leadership qualities that inspire positive change. These teachings don't just prepare students for exams—they prepare them for life, helping them become responsible citizens and visionary leaders who will shape India's future.

Four Pillars of Growth

Culture

Pride in heritage, traditional values

Values

Truth, compassion, righteousness

Character

Discipline, integrity, courage

Leadership

Vision, responsibility, service

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Bhagavad Gita 6.6

बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः।
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत्॥

“For those who have conquered the mind, it is their friend.
For those who have failed to do so, the mind works like an enemy.”

Event Timeline

Mark your calendar for these important dates

16 Nov

Launch

Registration opens

10 Dec

Registration Closes

Last date to register

15-23 Dec

Exams

Offline examinations

30 Dec

Results

Results announced

18 Jan

Prize Event

Award ceremony

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Critical Statistics — Silent Crisis — Student Success

Student
Success Barriers

Understanding the challenges facing students today through data-driven insights and discovering solutions through Bhagavad Gita wisdom

Attention Crisis
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Attention Crisis

85%

85% of students report difficulty maintaining focus for more than 25 minutes, severely affecting academic performance and learning retention.

Chronic Procrastination
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Chronic Procrastination

73%

73% of students admit to chronic procrastination, leading to last-minute stress, poor performance, and incomplete learning cycles.

Digital Distraction
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Digital Distraction

4.5 hrs

Average student spends 4.5 hours daily on social media, drastically impacting study time, sleep quality, and mental well-being.

Performance Pressure
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Performance Pressure

68%

68% of students experience severe exam anxiety, affecting their ability to perform despite having adequate preparation and knowledge.

Direction Deficit
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Direction Deficit

61%

61% of students feel unclear about their life purpose and goals, leading to unmotivated learning and poor decision-making.

Influence Overload
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Influence Overload

77%

77% of students admit making choices based on peer pressure rather than personal values and long-term goals.

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Ready to Unleash Your Inner Arjun?

Every challenge is an opportunity for transformation. Every statistic represents potential waiting to be unlocked. Through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, discover focus, purpose, and the warrior spirit within you.

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Our Sacred
Journey

Manifesto

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Future State

Vision

To inspire and empower youth worldwide through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, nurturing values that lead to a life of purpose, integrity, and inner strength.

Global WisdomYouth EmpowermentInner Strength
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Current Focus

Mission

To create a global platform where students explore the teachings of the Gita, apply its principles to modern challenges, and grow as responsible leaders who serve society with wisdom and compassion.

EducationLeadershipCompassion
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Core Principles

Values

Guided by the Gita, we uphold wisdom, integrity, devotion, excellence, and unity—helping youth cultivate character and purpose for a better world.

WisdomIntegrityDevotion

Empowering Young Minds

About Gita Minds
Contest

2025

Gita Minds Contest is an initiative by ISKCON designed exclusively for students of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th standards. It empowers young minds to discover focus, purpose, and the warrior spirit through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, helping them overcome modern challenges like distraction, procrastination, and exam anxiety while building strong character and leadership qualities.

Our Objectives

Bring Focus Back

Learn concentration techniques from the Gita to overcome digital distractions and improve academic performance

Overcome Procrastination

Discover the power of karma yoga and disciplined action to beat procrastination and achieve goals

Build Character & Values

Develop inner strength to resist peer pressure and make value-based decisions with confidence

Find Your Purpose

Understand your dharma and discover clear direction for your studies, career, and life

Gita Minds Contest 2025 - ISKCON

Contest Details

4

Standards

9th, 10th, 11th & 12th

2

Languages

Hindi & English

10

Cities

Across India

60

Schools

Participating

Competition Journey

Registration & Preparation

Build Your Foundation

Register for the contest and access study material covering key chapters of Bhagavad Gita. Learn through engaging content designed specifically for school students.

Free study material
Video lectures
Practice questions
Genesis center support
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School Level Round

Compete & Learn

Participate in written tests covering Bhagavad Gita knowledge, with questions designed to test both understanding and practical application.

MCQ format
Age-appropriate questions
School-wise competition
Top performers advance
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Grand Finals

Showcase Excellence

Top performers from across regions compete in the grand finale, demonstrating their mastery and winning exciting prizes and recognition.

State/National finals
Prize distribution
Certificates for all
Scholarships for winners
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Join the Global Quest for Ancient Wisdom

Embark on a transformative journey through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Connect with students worldwide in this celebration of timeless knowledge.

Heritage — Wisdom — Devotion

About
ISKCON

Est. 1966
About ISKCON

Founded in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCON is the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, dedicated to spreading Vedic wisdom and devotional culture through the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna.

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A Global Family, United in Devotion

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Sacred Path — Divine Knowledge — Spiritual Growth

Our Sacred
Methodology

A transformative journey through the eternal wisdom of Bhagavad Gita and devotional practice

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