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Bhagavad Gita Course

taught bySri Swami Vishwananda

Date: 30.07.2014 – 16.08.2014 Place: Shree Peetha Nilaya

The Bhagavad Gita, literally meaning the “Song of the Lord”, is an ancient Indian scripture composed in the form of a dialogue between God and man. It opens dramatically on the battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to the Lord for answers to the fundamental questions of life.

The “Song of the Lord” reveals the purpose and goal of human existence. It describes the science of self-realisation and the exact process by which human beings can establish their

eternal relationship with God. The Bhagavad Gita is for those who wish to reach a state of happiness which is beyond what can be achieved from the fulfilment of worldly desires which money, name and fame can give.

The ancient scriptures have classified “knowledge” in two ways; para and apara. Para is knowledge which has the ability to liberate oneself. Apara is knowledge which will further attach oneself to illusion. To receive knowledge from a teacher that has never had the direct

experience of the Divine, can lead one further into illusion. On the other hand, to receive wisdom from a realised spiritual master, who is always in constant communion with the Divine, can lead to liberation.

For the first time, Sri Swami Vishwananda has decided to give commentary on the Bhagavad Gita for 18 consecutive days. To receive the wisdom from a spiritual master, as He demystifies and expands on one of the greatest spiritual texts ever composed, will be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“Whenever there is a decline in Dharma, whenever human beings are moving away from the path, whenever human beings are getting

entangled by all the negativity, the Lord will come to the rescue.” - Bhagavad Gita, Chapter IV, Verse 7

Event Deadline

The total cost of the Course is set at 1800 Euros. We kindly ask that participants wishing to attend the Event deposit a 50% non-refundable down payment of 900 Euros by May 1st, 2014, to reserve a place. Participants are required to attend ALL 18 days of the Course.

Please click on the following link for payment: www.bhaktishop.de

Once the payment has been made, participants will be emailed an Order Summary reserving a place in the event (please avoid paying for the event more than once; the Order Summary received through email confirms that a place has been reserved). Once the payment has been officially verified and received, an Invoice will be sent through email confirming the payment.

Room Bookings

“In ancient times, Yogis would receive Divine Inspiration through the connection to God in Nature. Shree Peetha Nilaya is such a place.”

– Sri Swami Vishwananda

Shree Peetha Nilaya, the main Ashram of Bhakti Marga, means “the Home of the Divine Mother,” and it’s a name that She herself gives. The Centre is located in the beautiful German countryside of the Taunus region, and is blessed with great natural beauty. Please click on the following link to book accommodation: bookings.bhaktievent.de

Testimonies

“The Shrimad Bhagavatham retreat was the time when Swami captivated us by painting a rich tapestry of the glory and sweetness of the Krishna leela. He opened up before our very eyes the beauty of Krishna’s pastimes. He placed us amongst the blessed cowherds who witnessed Krishna‘s heroic feats, amongst the simple Gopis who were lost in their devotion to Krishna. This retreat was the time when Swami caused the Krishna of Vrindavan to become a reality in our hearts.“

– Mayuran, Shrimad Bhagavatham Discourse, August 2012

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Phone: +49 (0)6124 605 9000 (between 14:00-17:00, from Tuesday – Saturday)

eMail: registration@bhaktimarga.org

Course Structure

The Bhagavad Gita is a statement of truths by the Lord, to help man free himself from the bondage of this world. These truths can only be understood fully by someone that has the Grace of the Lord. The truths are imparted to man through 18 forms of yoga. The forms compromise the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. The Course will take place over a period of 18 days, with Swamiji imparting wisdom on each form of yoga per day.

As it is said in the Bhagavad Gita, “I will be among you, but in the form of the teacher. I shall be among you always to guide and help you.”

For Swamiji to guide and help participants in the Course, it is recommended that the participants have basic understanding of Lord Krishna’s life and why the Mahabharata War had to take place. Recommended readings include: “Sri Krishna Lila by the author Vanamali.”

The general structure of the Course is as follows

7:00 – 8:00 Morning Prayer Ceremonies

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast

10:00 – 11:00 Course Preparation

11:00 – 13:00 Bhagavad Gita Discourse

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 17:00 Bhagavad Gita Discourse

18:00 – 19:00 Evening Prayer Ceremonies

20:00 – 21:00 Dinner

21:00 – Rest and Reflection

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Day 1: July 30th, 2014Arjuna’s Dilemma – Arjuna decides not to fight, but to request the advice of Lord Krishna.

Day 2: July 31st, 2014Transcendental Knowledge – Lord Krishna explains how the body can be killed, but the soul remains immortal.

Day 3: August 1st, 2014Path of Karma Yoga – Arjuna questions Lord Krishna as to why he should fight if knowledge is more important than fighting.

Day 4: August 2nd, 2014Path of Renunciation w/ Knowledge – Lord Krishna reveals to Arjuna the importance of accepting a Guru.

Day 5: August 3rd, 2014Path of Renunciation – Lord Krishna begins to discuss the importance of action and Karma Yoga.

Day 6: August 4th, 2014Path of Meditation – Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna in the process of meditation, with the aim of attaining Samadhi.

Day 7: August 5th, 2014Self-Knowledge and Self Realisation – Lord Krishna begins His discussion on the Path of Knowledge.

Day 8: August 6th, 2014Imperishable Brahman – Lord Krishna describes to Arjuna how important it is to remember Him in all things, and ultimately, at the time of death.

Day 9: August 7th, 2014Supreme Knowledge and the Big Mystery – Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna how, through Bhakti, one can cultivate pure devotion.

Day 10: August 8th, 2014Manifestation of the Absolute – Lord Krishna reveals that He is the supreme object of worship for all beings.

Day 11: August 9th, 2014Vision of the Cosmic Form – Lord Krishna reveals His cosmic form to Arjuna.

Day 12: August 10th, 2014Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) – Lord Krishna explains that through Bhakti Yoga it is possible to attain the cosmic pure love of the Lord.

Day 13: August 11t, 2014Creation and the Creator – Lord Krishna explains the difference between the body, soul, and super soul.

Day 14: August 12th, 2014Three Gunas of Nature – Lord Krishna reveals to Arjuna the three attributes of nature, and how to be free of them.

Day 15: August 13th, 2014Supreme Spirit – Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that the person who knows and understands the most confidential part of the Vedas, will become wise and their actions perfect.

Day 16: August 14th, 2014Divine and Demonic Qualities – Lord Krishna guides Arjuna on how to use the intellect, to rise above the demonic natures which bind man to the wheel of incarnation.

Day 17: August 15th, 2014Threefold Faith – Lord Krishna explains “om tat sat”, the three fold expression of the Lord.

Day 18: August 16th, 2014Nirvana through Renunciation – Arjuna is asked to surrender to Lord Krishna.

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Form of Yoga covered on each day