New Delhi: Football legend Lionel Messi was presented with a Spanish edition of the Bhagavad Gita by ISKCON GBC HH Guru Prasad Swami Maharaja during the concluding leg of Messi’s much-talked-about G.O.A.T India Tour, which culminated in New Delhi.
HH Guru Prasad Swami Maharaja, a senior leader, GBC of ISKCON and a native of South America, briefly addressed Messi in Spanish, creating a warm and culturally resonant moment. The Maharaja highlighted the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna explains the true purpose and ultimate goal of human life.& the activities of ISKCON in Argentina.
Widely celebrated for scoring countless goals on the football field, Messi was symbolically reminded of a higher goal — the real goal of life — as revealed in the sacred text. The gesture beautifully connected sporting excellence with spiritual wisdom, underscoring that success, when guided by higher knowledge, attains its fullest meaning.
The moment was appreciated by devotees and admirers alike, reflecting ISKCON’s ongoing efforts to share universal spiritual teachings across cultures, languages, and global icons.
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