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Meditation at 8:00 AM
Class at 8:30 followed by discussion

The Kaṭha Upaniṣad (Kaṭhopaniṣad) is a profound ancient Sanskrit text in which the vision of one’s inherent wholeness, freedom, and oneness with the sacred (jīva-īśvara-aikyam) is unfolded through a dialog between a young boy, Naciketas, and Lord Yama, death himself.

As we study this Upaniṣad we take the journey along with Naciketas to explore the truth of ourselves and the world, and understand what is required of one on the path of self-discovery (adhikāritvam).

The Kaṭha Upaniṣad covers all of the important topics of Advaita Vedanta, and is presented as a means of knowledge (pramāṇa) that enables seekers to directly recognize that what they seek is indeed available for discovery at this moment.

No previous exposure to Vedanta or knowledge of Sanskrit is required. The text will be made available before the class.

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AVG Next Generation is an Arsha Vidya Gurukulam program dedicated to engaging the Next Generation of seekers – college students, young adults, working professionals, and those with families – who are interested in self-growth and self-knowledge. Programming includes ongoing classes, discussions, and retreats involving like-minded individuals to learn more about their limitless reality.

Join us for the new virtual series on cultivating peace in this chaotic time! Our next session is this Sunday, October 11th at 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm ET (note time change) led by Swamini Svatmavidyanandaji on the topic of “Cultivating Inner Peace in the Age of COVID-19”.

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We invite you to join us for a 5-day online event to pay homage to Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, one of the greatest teachers of Vedanta, to commemorate the 5th year of his attaining mahasamadhi (on September 23, 2015). This virtual event will be held from September 19 to 23, 2020. 

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Śaṅkarācārya’s AdhyāsaBhāṣyam

New Session Starts Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

10:30 AM Pacific Time

Description: Reading and grammatical analysis of the अध्यासभाष्यम् AdhyāsaBhāṣyam – Śaṅkarācārya’s introduction to his commentary on the BrahmaSūtram with . This is primarily a grammar class, not a BrahmaSūtra class per se.

Prerequisite: Moderate proficiency in Sanskrit, Sanskrit grammar, and comfort with Devanāgarī.

When:  Wednesdays 10:30 AM Pacific Time

Where: Attend Online

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Vijñāna-Naukā – The Boat of Wisdom, also known as  Svarūpa-anusandhāna-aṣṭakam – The Eight Verses of Inquiry into the Truth of the Self, is a profound contemplative work of eight verses attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya. 

This text succinctly unfolds the vision of the sages of ancient India — that I am even now what I seek to become.  This direct recognition resolves all searching into the fullness which is myself.  

It is in this recognition that freedom, peace, and fullness are discovered, a recognition that enables me to become alive to the reality of myself, the world, and the sacred, allowing me to meet life with joy, compassion and purpose.

This text presents several traditional teaching methodologies, as well as the means to gain the preparedness to transform a desire for mokṣa into an abiding wisdom.  Each verse of this powerful text is well suited to bring into the contemplative practice of nididhyāsana.

Starting Saturday, August 10th
Meditation at 8:00 AM
Class at 8:30 followed by discussion

Ātma-Ṣaṭkam, also known as Nirvāṇa-Ṣaṭkam, is a profound hymn of only six verses in which Ādi Śaṅkara leads us through an investigation into the question “कोऽहम् – Ko ‘ham –  Who am I?”

This inquiry systematically frees us from false limiting self-notions and brings an immediacy to the teachings of the sages of ancient India. Each verse brings into question our self-judgements and resolves into a vision of the truth of our inherent wholeness.

This text is a favorite of Swami Viditatmananda’s, and is a powerful tool for contemplation and gaining a firm abidance in the source of one’s natural source of joy and peace.

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“ Living in harmony with the universe is being one with God”
Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati

Listen to Swami Viditatmananda’s Southern California talks

Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati will be returning to Southern California to give three talks this year in San Diego and Orange County.

 Swami Viditatmananda is the senior ācārya (teacher) and president  of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in the US, founded by Pujya Swami Dayananda.  Swamiji’s depth of vision and scholarship, coupled with his gentle and direct communication style enables him to clearly unfold the transformative teachings of the sages of ancient India in a manner that is immediately accessible and relevant to our daily lives.

During his discourses Swamiji leads us through an exploration of the realities of our everyday experiences, enabling us to see life through his eyes, and thereby begin to directly recognize our innate peace and joy, and our inherent non-separateness from the sacred.

Come share an evening with this Mahatma, this extraordinary soul, and discover your innate potential to meet life with purpose and joy

Talks are in English.  Admission is free.

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Beginning Sanskrit

New Session Starting January 12th , 2019

When: Saturdays 11:00 AM Pacific

Where: Online 

A painless introduction to the Sanskrit language and chanting. Classes will cover the alphabet, proper pronunciation, Devanāgarī script, grammar, vocabulary translation and reading. This class will lay the groundwork for you to begin reading and learning to chant the Bhagavad Gītā, as well as various stotras, mantras, etc.

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Intermediate Sanskrit

New Session Starting February 2019

When: TBE

Where: Online 

A fast-paced class for those who have already studied some Sanskrit and are interested in a refresher and more in-depth study.  This class will require more preparation, self-study and homework than the beginning class.

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