Overview 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. Each class begins with … Continue reading
Spiritual seekers in San Diego and the Los Angelis area had the honor of listening to the profound teaching of Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati in both 2014 and 2015. We will again be blessed by a visit by Swamiji during the last week of June, 2016. Event details will be sent once they are finalized. Please … Continue reading
Please join us at Arsha Drishti in San Diego or Online for our first annual Mahashivaratri Celebration 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM March 7, 2016. The evening will begin with group chanting of the Pañcākṣara Mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” in bhajan format. This will be followed by the Śivaliṇga-Abhiśekaham, chanting … Continue reading
Prātas-Smaraṇa-Stotram Awakening to Non-Dual Reality A Morning Hymn Listen to Class Audio Listen to Class Meditations Download Text The Prātas-Smaraṇa-Stotram is an invitation to our own awakening. This hymn of just three verses unfolds the entire vision of Advaita Vedanta in the form of a morning meditation on the the truth of … Continue reading
Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Vedic Message to an American Society Morning Meditation – Accepting Oneself San Diego and Los Angeles were honored with a 3 day visit from from Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati late June of 2015. He spoke in San Diego, Diamond Bar, and Mission Viejo, California, and also gave a … Continue reading
Educating Rural India Through Free Student Homes A Dance Ballet for a Worthy Cause Sundara Kandam – a Signet of Hope San Diego Event Report by Devika Ashok An Indian classical dance performance was held for the first time in support of the AIM for Seva organization in … Continue reading
।। श्रीगुरुभ्यो नमः ।। Śrīgurubhyo namaḥ Salutations to our honored teachers Friends, Our beloved guru Pujya Swami Dayananda attained Videhamukti (Mahasamadhi) at his Ashram in Rishikesh today, September 23, 10:20 PM IST (Indian Standard Time.) A brief biography of Pujya Swamiji can be found HERE Some of us will gather tonight to chant and … Continue reading
Yagna: Expression of Our Infinite Love for the Limitless Lord Watch Video Download Audio (Audio improves after the first minute; Clearer audio than the in the video; ) Swami Advayatmananda Saraswati spoke at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago on June 7, 2015 as part of the temple’s Mahādruda … Continue reading
Southern California Visit Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati, a senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda will be returning to Southern California June 28 – 30, 2015. This year he will be giving discourses in both San Diego and in the Los Angeles areas. Talks are in English. Admission is free and open … Continue reading
Daksha Chaitanya was given Saṃnyāsa-Dīkṣā – initiation into the Daśanāmī monastic order – on March 22, 2015 in Rishikesh, India by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Pujya Swamiji blessed him with the name Swami Advayatmananda Saraswati (स्वामी अद्वयात्मानन्द सरस्वती) – “One who finds his joy and completeness in the truth of the non-dual self from … Continue reading
