(Institute of Vedanta, Sanskrit, Meditation and Yoga)

“There is nothing equal to knowledge.”BhagavadgÌtË 4.38

ARSHA VIDYA PITHAM

Gone from our Sight,but never from our Hearts...

Year 2016 Programs

2 Message from Pujya Sri Swamiji

Swami Dayananda Saraswati1930 - 2015

“Everything is the limitless Brahman, so, when you praise the guru, the human element is completely absorbed in the total. You either relegate the human element to the background, or you absorb it into the total. It is the total that is worshiped. In that way, the guru, the person with human body who teaches, becomes a kind of an altar of worship, but what is being invoked is the Lord.”

–– Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda

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& Special Events2016

Jan 1 New Year's Day Celebration

Feb 12-15 Presidents’ Day or Winter Course Swami Pratyagbodhananda, Dhruva-stuti ......................................................5

March 7 MahËÚivarËtri Celebration

March 25-27 Easter Weekend Family Vedanta Course Swami Pratyagbodhananda, SËdhana-paÕcakam ...........................................5

May 27-30 Memorial Day Weekend Family Vedanta Course Swami Viditatmananda, SiddhiÑ vindati mËnavaÒ (BG 18:46) .......................5

July 1-4 Independence Day Vedanta Course Swami Viditatmananda, Na me bhaktaÒ praÙaÚyati (BG 9:31) .......................6

July 10-16 BÎhadËraÙyaka-bhËÛyam Course (continued) Swami Viditatmananda .................................................................................6

July 10-16 Children’s Vedic Course - I ..........................................................................6 (Age 9-12. Unaccompanied by parents.)

July 17-23 Children’s Vedic Course - II (Ages 9-16. Unaccompanied by parents) ......................................................6

July 17-23 Family Vedanta Course-I Swami Viditatmananda, VivekachÍ×ËmaÙi (verse; 192 onwards) .................6

July 24-30 Family Vedanta Course-II Swami Viditatmananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ..............................7 MuÙ×akopaniÛad 2-1-1; BG 7.1; Kunti-stuti

July 31-Aug 6 Family Vedanta Course – III Swami Viditatmananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ..............................7 KaÖhopaniÛad 1-3-1; BG Ch. 7.1; NËrada bhakti-sÍtra (Selected verses)

Aug 7-12 Vedanta Course Swami Tadatmananda ...................................................................................9 DÎg-DÎśya-Viveka (Part 1)

Aug 14 Gurukulam’s 30th Anniversary

Aug 17-20 PÍrÙa-vidyË Family Teachers Training .........................................................9

Aug 25-28 Patrons' Complimentary Course-I Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda .............................9 GuÙa-svarÍpa - BG Ch. 14, VritrËsura chatuÒ-ÚlokÌ - Srimad BhËgavatam 6.11

Sept 2-5 Patrons' Complimentary course-II Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ...........................10 GuÙËtÌta - BG Ch. 14, MaÔgalËcaraÙa Úloka from Srimad BhËgavatam

Sept 7-14 Yoga and Sound Ramanand Patel, Pandit Mukesh Desai and Swami Tattvavidananda Yoga-darÚaÙam (Selected sÍtras) .................................................................10

Sept 23 1st Anniversary of Pujya Swamiji's MËhËsamËdhi

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& Special Events 2016

Sept 17-24 One-week Vedanta Course for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ...........................11 Sad-darÚaÙam; MuÙ×akopaniÛad 3:1

Sept 25-Oct 07 Two-week Vedanta Course for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ...........................11 BG Ch. 17 with ÉËÙkara-bhËÛyam, Éiva-mahiÑnaÒ Stotram

Oct 11-Nov 22 Fall Vedanta Six-week Course for Adults Swami Tattvavidananda ..............................................................................12 BG Ch.18 with ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyam, YogavËsiÛÖha - Sthiti-prakaraÙam (abridged)

Nov 24-27 Thanksgiving Family Vedanta Course - Meditation Swami Tattvavidananda ..............................................................................12

Dec 24-31 Year-end Vedanta Course (Christmas) Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda ...........................12 MuÙ×akopaniÛad 3:1

Dec 31 DakÛiÙËmÍrti mÍla-mantra japa

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

July 12-18 Children’s Course I Unaccompanied by parents (Ages 9-12) ..................... 8July 19-25 Children’s Course II Unaccompanied by parents (Ages 9-16) ..................... 8

YOGA

April 8-10 Level I/II Yoga Course with Bobbie Fultz ................................................. 26

April 15-17 Iyengar Yoga Course with Jean Aronoff .................................................... 26

May 6-7 Iyengar Course with Dean Lerner ............................................................... 26

May 7-14 Therapeutic Yoga and Meditation Course for Chronic Back Pain with Julia Lorimer and Dr.Ashok Chhabra ................................................. 18

June 16-19 Summer Solstice with Janet MacLeod and Pay Layton ............................. 26

Sept 7-14 Yoga and Sound-an intermediate and Advanced Training with Ramanand Patel and Mukesh Desai .................................................... 10

Oct 14-16 Level I/II Yoga Course with Bobbie Fultz ................................................. 26

OTHER PROGRAMS

April 30 May 1 Introduction to Jyotish with Rakesh Sharma ............................................. 20

May 14-15 Jyotish Basics - I with Penny Farrow ......................................................... 27

June 2-12 Advanced Jyotish Workshop ....................................................................... 20

June 10-12 Vastu Shastra Seminar Mr.A.B.Shukla, IAS ............................................... 13

July 10-16 Spoken Samskritam Youth Course - Samskritabharati USA ...................... 13

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Feb 12-15 (Fri-Mon)Presidents’ Day Weekend Family Vedanta CourseSwami PratyagbodhanandaDhruva-stuti (ÉrÌmad BhËgavatam)

Dhruva-stuti in the 4th skanda of ÉrÌmad BhËgavatam is a pinnacle of praise offered to BhagavËn Vishnu by the young price Dhruva. Though the BhËgavatam contains many such hymns of adoration, this stuti has a distinctive status in that it not only presents bhakti in its most sublime form, but also inquires into the teachings of Vedanta. Swamiji will unfold the glory of this stuti.

March 25-27 (Fri-Sun) Easter Weekend Family Vedanta CourseSwami PratyagbodhanandaSËdhana-paÕcakam

Through five compelling verses, ¼di Shankaracarya delineates the means of attaining that which every human being is relentlessly seeking, knowingly or otherwise—absolute freedom, mokÛa, which is the knowledge that ËtmË, the self, is Brahman, the cause of all. The ¼cËrya stipulates the study of the Vedas; satsaÔga; contemplation on the teachings of the UpaniÛads; sustenance of the body with essentials; and a life of solitude to facilitate the attainment of the goal. Swamiji will lead the students on this crucial journey of life.

May 27-30 (Fri-Mon)Memorial Day Weekend Family Vedanta CourseSwami ViditatmanandaSiddhiÑ vindati mËnavaÒ BhagavadgÌtË 18:46

The significant factor conveyed in this verse is that one who worships BhagavËn by doing one’s duty with a proper attitude achieves success—the preparedness for knowledge of BhagavËn. How does an individual remain true to his or her chosen vocation or responsibilities without succumbing to the endless choices and allurements of the world? What gain accrues to the person by this kind of worship? Swamiji will unfold the verse in detail.

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July 1-4 (Fri-Mon)Independence Day Weekend Vedanta CourseSwami ViditatmanandaNa me bhaktaÒ praÙaÚyati BhagavadgÌtË 9:31

BhagavËn Krishna’s words are ‘my devotee never gets destroyed’. What is the criterion for such a bhakta? The verse cites conformity to a life of dharma as a decisive factor that eventually leads one to the understanding of ½Úvara and the order that is ½Úvara. With clarity in this understanding, one gains eternal ÚËnti, peace, which is the nature of ËtmË. Swamiji will focus on the constituents of a dharmic life.

July 10-16 (Sun-Sat) BhËÛyam CourseBÎhadËraÙyaka-bhËÛyam(1:4:11-19; 1:5:1-3; 1:5:16-23)Swami Viditatmananda

In its memorable maxims, the UpaniÛad asserts the inherent identity of the self with Brahman, the cause of all. Among the profound messages of the text include various factors that lead one to such an understanding of the changeless and changing aspects of the Creator, the creation of various social classes, dharma which brings them together, and the son’s role in spiritual life. In these sessions, Swamiji will elaborate on these topics and bring out the essence of the teaching.

July 10-16 (Sun-Sat)Children’s Vedic Course – 1(Age 9-12. Unaccompanied by parents)

July 17-23 (Sun-Sat)Children’s Vedic Course – 2(Age 9-12. Unaccompanied by parents)

July 17-23 (Sun-Sat)Family Vedanta Course ISwami ViditatmanandaVivekachÍ×ËmaÙi (Verse 192 onwards)

Meaningfully called the ‘Crest Jewel of Discrimination,’ the text addresses seekers desirous of the ultimate freedom, mokÛa. It refers to the inability to discriminate between the timeless and time-bound as the delusion caused by avidyË, ignorance, which keeps one

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bound to saÑsËra, the cycle of birth and death and a life of becoming. Swamiji will unravel the nature of avidyË and the ways to overcome it.

July 24-30 (Sun-Sat)Family Vedanta Course – IISwami ViditatmanandaMuÙ×akopaniÛad 2:1:1 BhagavadgÌtË 7:1 One of the important themes of the MuÙ×akopaniÛad is the attempt to define the indefinable. Citing the emergence of sparks from the blazing fire and their plunge into the same fire as an example, this verse brings to the forefront the non-separateness of the world from its ultimate cause and point of resolution—Brahman. Swamiji will elaborate on the implication of this teaching.

In chapters 7-12 of the BhagavadgÌtË, the word ‘tat’ in the mahËvËkya, tat tvam asi, is the predominant topic. In seeking to know that ‘tat’, the infinite, Lord Krishna exhorts Arjuna to surrender his mind unto him totally. Does that imply that the end and the means are one and the same? Swamiji will address the significance of the implication.

Swami PratyagbodhanandaKunti-stuti (ÉrÌmad BhËgavatam 1:8)At the conclusion of the great MahËbhËrata war, when Sri Krishna decides to part from the Pandavas, Kunti’s spontaneous outpourings not

only reveal her deep philosophical wisdom but also glorify her devout love for Sri Krishna. Prayerfully, she appeals to Sri Krishna to grant her the ability to keep her mind on him alone and to let it flow towards him like the Ganges flows towards the ocean. Swamiji will take the illuminating bhakti and astuteness of Kunti devi to their sublime level.

July 31-Aug 6 (Sun-Sat)Family Vedanta Course – IIISwami ViditatmanandaKaÖhopaniÛad 1:3:1BhagavadgÌtË 7:1 (Continued)

An exposition of the nature of the self, the spiritual essence of our being, as the ultimate reality of all existence is taught in these KaÖhopaniÛad verses. The UpaniÛad elaborates on the great mahËvËkya ‘ayam ËtmË brahma’ revealing the fact that the self within and without – self in man and self that pervades the universe – are one and the same. Swamiji will clarify the full import of this profound declaration.

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Savithri Mani

Children love the Gurukulam’s retreats, packed with lively interactive classes based on Vedic heritage, religion, culture, universal values, and group discussion. Vedic chanting, yoga, drama, arts and crafts, games, and a nightly campfire are also very popular with the kids. The highlight of the camp is the finale, the cultural program, in which Savithri Mani, assisted by Radha and Girija Srinivasan showcases the considerable talents of all the children. Children in this retreat join the children’s program of the family retreats offered during the same time period. Counselors will care for children, 9 years and older, not accompanied by their parents.

Children's Vedic Course I - July 10-16 Sun-SatUnaccompanied by Parents (Ages 9-12)

Children's Vedic Course II - July 17-23 Sun-SatUnaccompanied by Parents (Ages 9-16)

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Aug 17-20 (Wed-Sat)PÍrÙa-vidyË Teachers Training Course

How does one instill the values of Indian culture in our children growing up here? Religious culture, which touches every aspect of one’s life, was imbibed by osmosis from one’s home and the immediate community. However, here the situation is different. To cultivate and understand the values and attitudes, the Vaidika vision and view of life has to be taught to the children in a structured way. Pujya Sri Swami Dayanandaji said, “The youth need to discover their roots, trunks, branches, flowers, et al.” The PÍrÙa-vidyË Teachers Training Course is a commitment to leading the children to that discovery.

Aug 25-28 (Thu-Sun)Patrons’ Vedanta Course – ISwami TattvavidanandaGuÙa-svarÍpa BhagavadgÌtË – Chapter14 The three guÙas, qualities—sattva, rajas, tamas—are certain phenomena, which comprise prakÎti’s very svarÍpa, nature, and therefore their expressions manifest in creation. GuÙas are impelling forces that create actions, which give rise to various experiences in life. Due to erroneous knowledge, the guÙas seemingly bind an individual. Why seemingly? What are the dynamics of such bondage? Swamiji will present the distinctiveness of the three guÙas and how they affect a person’s thought, word and deed.

Swami PratyagbodhanandaNËrada-bhakti-sÍtra (Selected verses)Devarishi Narada was bhakti incarnate and propounded the tenet of unswerving bhakti of BhagavËn. It is no wonder that the sÍtras, aphorisms, in this lucid treatise are suffused with bhakti. The sentiment of devotion tugs at the hearts of aspirants given to a life of devotion totally. Devarishi elucidates the nature of such ineffable devotion, the method to ascend such an altar of piety and finally its consummation in parama-prema, the ultimate vision of oneness. Swamiji will take up selected verses and make them come alive.

August 7-12 (Sun-Fri) Swami TadatmanandaDÎg-DÎÚya-Viveka (Part I)

With unparalleled clarity, this celebrated text (attributed by some to ÉrÌ ÉaÔkara) unfolds the nature of the awareful witness (sËkshi), leading the student to discover one's true nature as unchanging, limitless consciousness (sat-cit-Ënanda). Swamiji will also conduct guided meditations based on the text to aid in the assimilation of these teachings.

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Swami PratyagbodhanandaVÎtËsura catuÒ-ÚlokÌ ÉrÌmad BhËgavatam 6:11 The story goes that on hearing of his son Vishvarupa’s beheading by Indra, an enraged Sage Tvasta performed a fire ritual to avenge the misdeed. VÎtËsura emerged from the fire. Sri Krishna, knowing him to be his staunch devotee said, “A true devotee who hankers for me will come to me.” And so, dying at the hands of Indra, VÎtËsura’s yearning to attain BhagavËn finds fulfillment. While the first three Úlokas find expression for his pristine devotion, the final one gives emphasis to the glory of satsang with BhagavËn’s bhaktas. Swamiji will describe the beauty in these devotional Úlokas.

Sept 2-5 (Fri-Mon)Patrons’ Vedanta Course – IISwami TattvavidanandaGuÙËtÌta (BhagavadgÌtË - Chapter 14)When Sri Krishna says that the one who rises above the binding influences of the three guÙas is a guÙËtÌta and that he gains immortality, Arjuna’s interest perks up and he asks Sri Krishna to enlighten him about the means to transcend the guÙas. When one goes beyond the three guÙas, what are the defining characteristics and spontaneous expressions of such a person? Swamiji will delve into these and other pertinent questions and bring out revealing answers.

Swami PratyagbodhanandaMaÔgalËcaraÙa Úloka ÉrÌmad BhËgavatamÉrÌmad BhËgavata PurËÙa presents not only an extraordinary portrayal of bhakti, devotion, which finds its consummation in Sri Krishna, but also reveals the teachings of Vedanta. The opening verse eulogizes BhagavËn as the absolute truth, the primeval cause of creation, by whom even the great sages and demigods are placed into illusion, as the one who is luminous by his own splendor. Swamiji will explain all aspects of this auspicious verse of praise in detail.

Sept. 7-14 (Wed-Wed) Yoga and SoundRamanad Patel & Pandit Mukesh DesaiSwami TattvavidanandaPataÕjali’s Yoga-sÍtra SËdhana pËda – 2 (Selected sÍtras)SËdhana pËda defines the system of kriyË-yoga and the first five components of the eight-limbed aÛÖËÔga-yoga. KriyË-yoga, known as the yoga of practices, talks about self discipline, study of scriptures, and surrender unto God, which culminate in the purity of mind. While the modus operandi of hatha-yoga can be helpful to develop a healthy body, all authentic yoga revolves around the doctrine of liberation. PataÕjali presents various techniques to usher the mind into a state of serenity and thus overcome the

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impediments to freedom or spiritual self-realization. Swamiji will define various aspects of this sËdhana.

Sept 17-24 (Sat-Sat)One-week Vedanta Course for AdultsSwami TattvavidanandaSat-darÚanamThe central point in Bhagavan Ramana Maharishi’s teaching is the need for persistent inquiry into the source of the ‘I’-thought or ego. Sat-darÚanam is a most lucid elucidation of the nature of the ‘I’-thought. The text opens the door to the removal of all contradictions and doubts that cloud the understanding of one’s essential nature. Swamiji will describe the method of tracing the ‘I’ to its source and its outcome.Swami PratyagbodhanandaMuÙ×akopaniÛad 3:1The enlightening allegory of two birds on a tree, symbolizing the ego and the self, is illustrated in this verse. A devoted study of this will unearth the entire gamut of saÑsËra that holds human beings hostage, revealing that knowledge of the self empowers one to deal with the trials and tribulations of life with equanimity. Swamiji will bring out the enriching principles underlying the metaphor.

Sept 25-Oct 07 (Sun-Fri)Two-week Vedanta Course for AdultsSwami TattvavidanandaBhagavadgÌtË- Chapter 17 with ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyamThe word ‘ÚraddhË’ in this chapter is looked upon as not merely faith but as the whole person; not a belief system but the attitude towards life; it is one’s thinking, understanding, value structure and priorities. ÉrÌ Shankaracarya delves deeply and analyzes the shades of differences in the nature of ÚraddhË, the determining factors for the type of ÚraddhË one will have, their ramifications, and so on. Swamiji will unfold this insightful vision of the BhagavadgÌtË exhaustively.

Swami Pratyagbodhananda Éiva-mahiÑna-stotramIn devotion, and loftiness of thought Éiva-mahiÑna-stotram, hymn on the greatness of Lord Shiva, is said to be incomparable in Sanskrit literature. Being infinite, the glories of Lord Shiva are beyond the comprehension of human beings. Therefore, no prayer or hymn can do justice to the Lord. Verse 32 gives veracity to this fact in saying, “… if Goddess Saraswati writes for eternity, even then the limit of thy virtues will not be reached.” Mythological legends and great lÌlas, sports of Mahadeva, are also in this unique stuti. Swamiji will bring out the glories of this stotram.

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Oct 11-Nov 22 (Tue-Tue)Fall Vedanta Six-week Course for AdultsSwami TattvavidanandaBhagavadgÌtË - Chapter 18, verse 46 onwards with ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyamYogavËsiÛÖha – Sthiti-prakaraÙam (Abridged)Having pointed out in great detail the complexity of the karma and karmaphala structure, and that it is beyond the ken of mind because it is ignorance-based and a net of deception, Sri Krishna concludes the teaching with the statement, “Giving up all karmas, take refuge in me alone. I will release you from all karmas; do not grieve.” In keeping with the depth and clarity of ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyam, Swamiji will develop the subject matter thoroughly to reveal its potent message.In Vasistha Maharishi’s profound answers to the young prince Sri Rama’s questions, Sthiti-prakaraÙam is an exposition of the true nature of the sustenance of the world vis-à-vis its appearance. It states, with conviction, that only as long as the delusion of the appearance of the world remains, its reality as an object of perception lasts. The metaphor used is the appearance of a rainbow, which is like a painting on a void that does not lend itself to be grasped. The sage exhorts mastery over the mind as the only means to see delusion as delusion and thereby to free oneself from the problems relating to life. Swamiji will explore the teaching from various perspectives.

Nov 24-27 (Thu-Sun)Thanksgiving Family Vedanta CourseSwami TattvavidanandaMeditationMeditation plays an integral part in a seeker’s quest for truth. To receive the knowledge of Vedanta, one requires reverential equanimity in all situations; mastery over the ways of one’s mind; and grace. The first is achieved by karma-yoga. The other two are gained by meditation, defined in the ÚËstra as a mental activity, which has ½Úvara as its topic. Swamiji will offer detailed, in-depth guidance on meditation that is consistent with the vision of Vedanta.

Dec 24-31 (Sat-Sat)Year-end Vedanta Course (Christmas)Swami TattvavidanandaSundara-kËÙ×a VËlmÌki RËmËyaÙaIn Maharshi Valmiki’s RËmËyaÙa, the Sundara-kËÙ×a stands in its own right as a classic epic highlighting the courage and devotion of Hanuman and the faithfulness of Sitadevi. An analysis of the various layers of human personality—grief, lust, compassion, cruelty, etc.—depicted in the text, offers an intense study into people’s behavioral patterns and the motivating factors that prompt them. Swamiji’s elucidation of the depth in its message is certain to be inspiring.

Swami PratyagbodhanandaMuÙ×akopaniÛad 3:1

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Lord DakÛiÙËmÍrti Temple and Homa Services- Upanayanam - SÌmantam (Prenatal) - NËmakaraÙam (Naming Ceremony)

- AkÛarËbhyËsam - ¼yuÛya Homam (Birthday) - Navagraha Homam- ÉrËddham - VivËham (Wedding) - SatyanËrËyaÙa PÍjË

- SahasranËma PÍjË - Archana

The Gurukulam has full-time priests who are traditionally qualified to perform Vedic rituals and temple pujas. They are available to perform any type of ritual for you either at the Gurukulam or in your home. For these religious functions, accommodations and meals can be provided at the Gurukulam.

If you are interested please contact (570) 992-2339 Priest Ravi Ext. 1427 or Priest Ganesan Ext. 1361

Introduction to Vaastu SastraAncient Indian Science of Architecture and Construction

June 10 (2pm) – June 12 (evening) Mr. A.B. Shukla, IAS

Mr. Vinay Aditya

President, Indian Council of Astrological Research, India

For more information: sharmarakesh@gmail.com, 917-299-4128

Registration and Course Fees: $145 for both days: For Accommodation: Please contact Vimala at 570-992-2339 Ext 210. All Fees to be paid to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam.

Ninth Annual East Coast Residential Spoken Samskritam Youth Camp

(12-17 years of age)

July 10 - 16http://www.samskritabharatiusa.org

email: shraddhaa@samskritabharatiusa.org Phone: 978-268-8406

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VED¼NTA TEACHING CENTERS IN INDIAArsha Vidya Pitham

Swami Dayananda AshramSri Gangadhareswar Trust

Purani Jhadi, RishikeshPin 249 137, Uttaranchal

Fax & Phone: 0135-2430769Website: http:/www.dayananda.org

Email: dayas1088@gmail.com

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Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam72, Bharat Nagar

Amaravathi Road, NagpurMaharashtra 410 033Phone: 0712-2523768

9822699996Email: brahmapra@gmail.com

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Swami Pratyagbodhananda“Viswa Mangalam”

Athwa LinesNear Jivan Vikas Society

Surat - 395001Gujarat

Tel: 98980-26521 Email: pratyag@gmail.com

PÍrÙa-vidyË Teacher’s Training (with Family)August 17-20

PÍrÙa-vidyË is a program conceived of by Pujya Swamiji for Indian children and youth growing up in the modern world. Pujya Swamiji says, “This situation can be very confusing. The native forms of culture and religion are challenged by other forms reaching the children through the global media. They have to now choose. Without knowledge of the meaning of those forms, choosing is impossible. The PÍrÙa-vidyË teaching program provides a resource offering insight into the vision of the Vedas and the vast literature and religious culture of India.” In this retreat, adults will be taught how to offer this program in their own communities.

Swami Viditatmananda“Tattva Tirtha”

Adhyatma Vidya MandirThaltej-Shilaj Road

ThaltejAhmedabad-380059

GujaratTel: 079-26853666 (Dir) 26858333 (O)

Dhinesh Mehta 94273088 21Email: contact@tattvatirtha.org

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Swami Tattvavidananda Brahmavidya Kuteer“Arsha Vidya Sagar”1-3-93, Old Alwal,

Secunderabad - 500010 (A.P.)Tel: 40-27502035

Email: tatvavit36@gmail.com

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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Anaikatti P.O., Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 641 108, India. Phone: 91-422-2657001

91-9442646701 (Reception) Email: office@arshavidya.inManager: 91-9442624486

VedËnta Teaching Centers

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SELF SUPPORTED VED¼NTA TEACHING CENTERS

Arsha Bodha Center, Somerset, NJSwami Tadatmanandawww.arshabodha.org

Tel: 732-940-4008

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Arsha Vidya Center (SF-Bay area)www.arshvidyacenter.org

Mr. Vijay KapoorTel: 650-949-5522

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On line Vedanta classes by Radha(Dr. Carol Whitfield)

www.arshakulam.org

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Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFundación arsha Vidya

Contact: Swamini Vilasanandavilasananda@gmail.comArsha Vidya en Español

www.arshavidya.esfundacionarshavidya@gmail.com

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Alameda, CAVedanta Class in SpanishChetan (Carlos Nevarez)

Tel: 510-733-0467

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Rio de Janeiro, BrazilVidya Mandir

Centra De EstudosDe Vendanta E Sanscrito

Gloria Arieirawww.vidyamandir.org.br

Tel: 55 21 2287 2774

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Arsha Vidya Ontario, CanadaContact: Dr. Hema Singh

Tel: 416-987-1012

Arsha Vijnana GurukulamSwamini Svatmavidyananda

Tel: 541-684-0322www.arshavm.org

http://www.livestream.com/advaita_swaminisvatmavidyanandaji

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South FloridaJanani Cleary

Tel: 561-737-4124janefcleary@gmail.com

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Swamini SaralanandaMakawao, HI 96768Tel: 808-344-0006

E-mail: swnisaralananda@gmail.com

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Castro Valley, CAVedanta Classes

Esha (Esther Nevarez)Chetan (Carlos Nevarez)

Tel: 510-733-0467esha.esta@gmail.com

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Houston, TXArsha Vidya Satsanga

Chandra.Raghu@gmail.com

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London, UKArsha Vidya UK

Swamini Atmaprakasanandaswamini@arshavidya.org.uk

www.arshavidya.org.ukTel: 079 7445 5958

VedËnta Teaching Centers

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Six-Week Residential VedËnta Course with Swami TattvavidanandaOctober 11 - November 22

BhagavadgÌtË - Chapter 18, Verse 46 onwards with ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyam

YogavËsiÛÖha – Sthiti-prakaraÙam (Abridged)

To apply contact Vimala:Arsha Vidya Pitham

P.O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 U.S.A.570-992-2339 ext 1210 • 570-992-7150 (fax)

or email Suddhatma Chaitanya: suddhatma@gmail.com

Having pointed out in great detail the complexity of the karma and karmaphala structure, and that it is beyond the ken of mind because it is ignorance-based and a net of deception, Sri Krishna concludes the teaching with the statement, “Giving up all karmas, take refuge in me alone. I will release you from all karmas; do not grieve.” In keeping with the depth and clarity of ÉËÔkara-bhËÛyam, Swamiji will develop the subject matter thoroughly to reveal its potent message.

In Vasistha Maharishi’s profound answers to the young prince Sri Rama’s questions, Sthiti-prakaraÙam is an exposition of the true nature of the sustenance of the world vis-à-vis its appearance. It states, with conviction, that only as long as the delusion of the appearance of the world remains, its reality as an object of perception lasts. The metaphor used is the appearance of a rainbow, which is like a painting on a void that does not lend itself to be grasped. The sage exhorts mastery over the mind as the only means to see delusion as delusion and thereby to free oneself from the problems relating to life. Swamiji will explore the teaching from various perspectives.

BhagavadgÌtË - Chapter 18

YogavËsiÛÖha – Sthiti-prakaraÙam (Abridged)

17Anniversary Celebration

Please join us for our 30th

Anniversary Celebration

August 14, 2016 (Sunday)Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

and ends by 4:00 p.m.

Music Concert - Pandit Mukesh Desai

Dignitary Address

Anniversary Address:

Sri Swami Viditatmananda

"Sraddha"

Banquet Lunch

Question-answer Session with

Swami Viditatmananda

Childcare Provided

18 Other Retreats and Programs

Therapeutic Yoga and Meditation Retreat for Chronic Back Pain

May 7-12, 2016The focus of this seven-day workshop is to offer relief to people with mild to moderate chronic back pain through therapeutic yoga and meditation. There will be personalized instruction and use of simple props to give mild support and traction in a gentle manner.

Julia Lorimer YTT has been a pain relief specialist for 25 years using the Iyengar method of yoga, having studied with the Iynegar family in Pune for numerous years. She has also studied the Janet Travel MD Trigger Point and Myofacial Pain Release Work for many years. Julia completed a 3 year course in Vedanta and Sanskrit with Pujya Swamiji Dayananada 2010-2013.

Dr. Ashok Chhabra is a licensed psychologist. He is a graduate of Pujya Swamiji's Vedanta course in Piercy, California 1979-1982. He has conducted meditation workshops at Saylorsburg, Coimbatore, and Rishikesh gurukulams.

Enrollment is limited to 15 students due to the individualized approach and would require pre-screening by Julia Lorimer. For further information please contact Julia Lorimer at 415-879-6944 or Ashok Chhabra at 570-350-4475.

Meditation plays an integral part in a seeker’s spiritual journey, in that, it steers the wavering mind into a state of quietude, wherein, the tumult of distracting desires loose their grip. With practice, the mind will be ushered to a deeper realm of stillness. Such a mind gains the capability for a lofty vision and cannot be influenced by anything. As

the practice of meditation deepens, one can resolutely face the problems in life and gradually become a yukta, abide in one’s real nature.

Guided Meditation sessions are conducted at the gurukulam by Swamini Ramananda, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. For more information please contact swamini at 570-421-1836.

On-going Meditation Sessions

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20 Vedic Astrology Seminars 2016

Introduction to JyotishApril 29th - May 1st, 2016

9 am - 5 pmRakesh Sharma, Board Member,

Arsha Vidya GurukulamRegistration $95 includes handouts

International Jyotish Kumbh MelaJune 2nd - 12thIntermediate Jyotish

Vinay Aditya - June 3rd - June 5th, 2016 It is for the seekers who have basic understanding of Jyotish. It will elaborate basic principles and how they are used to interpret the astrological charts. The class will start on Friday, June 3rd evening and will conclude on Sunday afternoon.

International Jyotish Kumbh Mela June 2nd-12th, 2016

Faculty: Yogi Karve, Dr. K.S. Charak, Mr. A.B. Shukla, Vinay Aditya, Gudrun Lewis Schellenbeck [Germany], Alexander [Shiva], Latvia, Michael Sugarman. Others to be confirmed

Topics: What should be your profession Exchange of Naksatras Abdominal Ailments, a Medical Astrology Study D-12, why it is so different Remedial Vaastu Introductory Vaastu, [Certificate can be given] Other advanced topics

For more information, www.arshavidya.org/events, www.jyotish.com Any part of the Seminar may be cancelled, and the topics or teachers may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Registration: Please call Vimala at Gurukulam for registering for the classes, at 570-992-2339 Ext. 210. For more information, please send an email to rsharmaindia@yahoo.com or call 917-299-4128. Few volunteer positions are available to defray the cost of tuition. It will be after or before the Workshop for 2 to 3 hours a day.

Vedantic interpretation of Jyotish based on the teaching from Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. Jyotish is considered one of the six limbs of Vedas (Vedangas). This course will cover the basics of Jyotish, e. g., Planets, Houses, Signs, Panchanga, etc. and the basic event-timing tools, concepts and techniques of interpreting charts.

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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam BookstoreBooks and Audio/Video/DVD

Our on-site bookstore has an extensive collection of books/audio and video materials on Vedanta and related topics. A list is online.

Tel: 570-992-2339 Ext. 1567 or 1577Fax: 570-992-7150

E-mail: avpbooks@epix.netMain: http://www.arshavidya.org

Bookstore: http://books.arshavidya.org

22 Books by Swami Dayananda

The Bhagavadgita has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for generations. Placed in the middle of the Mahabharata of Vedavyasa, it shines like a pendant jewel of wisdom.

The ‘Gita,’ as the Bhagavadgita is popularly called, carries a timeless message. The person to whom it is addressed is Arjuna, a prince and a warrior. At the scene of a great battle, Arjuna faces a conflict between his emotions and the proper course of actions. In this setting of war, Arjuna’s friend, Lord Krishna, becomes his teacher. Through Krishna’s teaching extended over seventeen chapters of verse, Arjuna resolves his conflict and gains self-knowledge, the essence of the teaching.

Each of the seven hundred verses of the Gita is presented in devanagari script with translation, word-for-word meaning, English transliteration, and an extensive commentary by Swami Dayananda in keeping with the traditional commentary of Adi Sankara.

BhagavadgitaHOME STUDY PROGRAM

Designed and Taught by Swami Dayananda

The Gita Home Study consists of a set of 9 volumes

Price: $250.00 plus S & H

The entire Bhagavadgita is also available on two CD ROMs - text

only in (PDF format), There are also two videos, one of Swamiji introduc-

ing the Program, and the other of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam activities with narration and an audio of the

chanting meters explained. Price: $40.00 plus S & H

Additionally the original 363 classes of the Bhagavadgita, from which the

above two items were edited is available on 7

MP3 CDs. Price: $300.00 plus S & H

23Books by Swami Dayananda

Action and ReactionBhagavad Gita Home Study Course - 9 vol. Set with Sankara Bashya.Can We?Crisis ManagementCompositionsConversion is ViolenceDanam Dialogues with Swami DayanandaDiscovering LoveDo All Religions Have the Same Goal?Exploring VedantaFreedomFreedom from FearFreedom from HelplessnessFreedom from SadnessFreedom from StressFreedom in RelationshipsFriendshipFundamental ProblemGurupurnimaIsvara in One’s LifeIn the Vision of VedantaInsightsIntroduction to VedantaIsvaraJapaKenopanisadLiving IntelligentlyLiving Verses Getting OnMahavakya VicharaMoments with KrishnaMorning Meditation PrayersMundakopanisadNeed for Cognitive ChangeNeed for Personal Reorganisation

Om Namo Bhagavate VasudevayaPearls of WisdomPersonal Re-engineering in ManagementPersonnel ManagementPrayer Guide - (with detailed explanations of several Mantras, Stotras, Kirtans, and Religious Festivals)Problem is You, The Solution is YouPublic Talks Part IIPurpose of PrayerRamayanaSatyam and MithyaSelf-KnowledgeSri Rudram (1 book + 1 tape)Sri Rudram (book only)Sri Rudram (tape only)Stress-Free LivingSuccessful LivingSurrender & FreedomTalks on Emotional MaturityTalks and Essays (Vol. II)Talks on MeditationTalks on Sri RudramTalks on Who Am ITattvabodhahTeaching of the Bhagavad GitaValue of ValuesVedanta - The solution to our Fundamental ProblemVedanta 24 x 7Vedic View and Way of LifeVisnusahasranama with Trans Comm.What is Meditation?What You Love is the Pleased SelfYoga and ObjectivityYou are the Whole

Books Continued on Next Page

24 Books by Swami Viditatmananda

Books by Swami Tattvavidananda

Bhaja Govindam of Sri Adi SankaracaryaDo Not GrieveHindu Dharma (Basics and Beyond)Hymns on Meditation and Prayer (by Adi Sankara)IsvaraKaivalyopanisadMan and the Universe

Manisa Pancakam of Sri Adi SankaracaryaPrayerRenunciationSatsanga with Swami (Vol. 1 & 2)Surrender and Inner Freedom Vedanta in Present Day LifeThe Vision of Oneness

Please contact us for these books, CDs, MP3s and DVDs at our book store.http://books.arshavidya.org • Tel: 570-992-2339 Ext. 1-567 • avpbooks@epix.net

Pancikaranam of Sri SankaracharyaPrarthana Satpadi of Sri SankaracharyaPratassmarana Stotram of Sri SankaracharyaSpirituality and Science in IndiaSri Daksinamurti Stotram of Sri SankaracaryaVaidika Sukta Manjari Mukti Mala

108 Names of Sri DaksinamurtiAditya HrdayamAdvaita Makarandah (Sri Laksmidhara’s)Ganapati UpanisadInner Growth Through Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)KaivalyopanisadKasi Pancakam - Sri Sankaracharya’sMaya Pancakam - Sri Sankaracharya’s

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Special Events 2016Monday, March 7 .............................................Mahasivaratri Celebration

Saturday, July 23 .............................................. Gurupurnima Celebration(July 19 as per Calendar)

Sunday, Aug 14 ....................................... Gurukulam’s 30th Anniversary

Sunday, Aug 28 .........................................................Krishna Janmastami(Aug 25 as per Calendar)

Saturday, Oct 29 .....................................................Deepavali Celebration

Friday, Dec 9 .................................................Gita Jayanti- Gita Parayana

Saturday, Dec 31 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) ......................Mula-mantra - Japa

Sunday, Jan 1 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) ..........New Year’s Day Celebration

* Dates subject to change

25VedËnta Retreat Schedules/Ongoing Classes2016

Ongoing Weekend Programs at the Gurukulam

Children’s Schedule9:15 - 10:00 am Yoga10:00 - 10:45 am Vedic Chanting10:45 - 11:15 am Snack11:15 - 12:00 pm Vedic Heritage12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch1:30 - 3:00 pm Family Free Time3:30 - 4:30 pm Group Discussion4:30 - 5:00 pm Break5:0 - 6:00 pm Arts & Crafts/ Drama Practice6:00 - 6:30 pm Games6:30 - 7:00 pm Dinner7:30 - 9:00 pm Campfire/Cultural Activity

Adult Schedule5:45 - 6:45 am AbhiÚeka7:00 - 7:30 am Guided Meditation7:30 - 8:00 am Breakfast8:00 - 9:00 am Gurukula Seva9:00 - 10:00 am VedËnta Class I10:30 - 11:00 am Music Class/Chanting11:15 - 12:30 pm VedËnta Class II 12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch1:00 - 3:00 pm Free Time3:00 - 4:30 pm Yoga5:00 - 6:00 pm VedËnta Class III6:00 - 6:30 pm ¼rati6:30 - 7:00 pm Dinner7:30 - 8:00 pm Bhajans8:00 - 9:00 pm Satsang (Q&A)

All retreats begin with Satsang and Orientation for adults and children at 8 p.m. on the first date given in the program. All retreats

end after lunch on the last date given in the program, except Christmas Retreat which ends at 5:00 p.m.

Recreational Activities include Badminton, Volleyball, Baseball, Table Tennis, Evening Campfire and Field Trips. Youth Programs will be divided into two or three age groups.

Programs subject to minor changes.

1st and 3rd SaturdayYoga Class 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Guided Meditation Workshop 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1st and 3rd Sundays (Adults)Yoga 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.BhagavadgÌtË Class 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.BhagavadgÌtË Class 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Satsang (Q&A) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Vedic Heritage - 1st and 3rd Sundays (Children)PÍja 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.Chanting 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Yoga/PÍrÙa VidyË 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

26 Yoga Residential Programs 2016

April 8 -10 Level I/II Yoga Course Bobbie FultzApril 15 - 17 Iyengar Yoga Course with Jean AronoffMay 6 -7 Iyengar Yoga Course with Dean LemerMay 7-12 Therapeutic Yoga

Ongoing Yoga ClassesThe following ongoing yoga classes are conducted at the Gurukulam

Mondays open class 5:00-6:30 p.m.Tuesdays with Diana 7:00-8:15 p.m. Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00-9:30 a.m. (First and third weekend of the month)

Sundays 8:00-9:30 a.m. (First and third weekend of the month)

For more information about yoga programs and classes contact Lance - lancedaniels@hotmail.com or phone 570-992-2339 Ext. 216

The practice of yoga asanas and pranayama is an important component in the student of vedanta's pursuit. These practices may help the student in a variety of ways, including the maintenance and possibly improvement of health. The Yoga Studio at the Gurukulam is a world-class facility, designed to accommodate as many as 60 students, fully equipped with props and central heat and air conditioning.

Workshops are held at the Gurukulam several times each year with the resident teacher and touring teachers. Topics may include therapeutic issues, teacher training, and how to structure and maintain a yoga practice.

June 16 - 19 Summer Solstice Janet MacLeodSeptember 7 - 14 Yoga and Sound an Intermediate and Advanced Training Ramanand Patel, Mukesh DesaiOctober 14 - 16 Level I/II Yoga Course Bobbie Fultz

272016 Exploring JyotiÛa

Hasta Sāmudrika is part of the ancient sacred Indian art of analyzing the body to discern patterns in nature. Hands encode our basic character and temperament helping us to understand our life trajectory and our elegant place in the cosmic order. Join this introduction to the compelling, intuitive, and infinitely rewarding world of Hasta Sāmudrika and learn basic skills that will function as a life-long practical foundation for exploring the world of hands around you.

Claudia Anfuso is a practitioner of Indian Palmistry having learned this sacred art from renowned Jyotiṣa master Hart deFouw. She has a life-long passion for the human hand and its encoding of both char-acter and destiny patterns and delights in teaching palmistry basics and workshops.

You are invited on a journey around the zodiac stopping for awhile in some of the 27 lunar mansions and meeting their luminous hostesses. No previous knowl-edge of Jyotiṣa is needed for this lovely exploration of the stars that are at the heart of the tradition. Learn how important they are in timing how life unfolds and

how they color your individual story by their linkage to the ancient Vedic and Puraṇic deities.

Explore the Captivating Traditions of Jyotiṣa and Hasta Sāmudrika: August 20th Unlocking the Secret Language of the Hand

August 21st Meet the Fascinating Wives of the Moon: The 27 Nakṣatras

Penny Farrow has been involved in the Vedic tradition since 1971. She stud-ied Jyotiṣa intensely since 1991 primarily under the personal tutelage of Hart deFouw and taught Jyotiṣa and Sanskrit at Vedic Vidya Institute in San Rafael for eight years. She has been conducting camps at Arsha Vidya since 2009.

Learning Jyotiṣa Basics I May 14 & 15, 2016 Taught by Penny Farrow

Jyotiṣa is an oral tradition where the role of the teacher is to cultivate the judgment of the student. Facts can be learned from a book but the gift of discrimination comes only through the interaction between teacher and student. I therefore teach in settings where such interac-tions are possible and have structured a series of camps here at the Gurukulam for those who are interested in ongoing training.

The Jyotiṣa Basics series starts off with Basics I – an excellent foundation for any future work in this subject. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced students as we are trying to establish a group mind with a precise understanding of fundamental principles. The feedback from even advanced students taking the class indicates that it is helpful in filling in gaps and giving a greater appreciation of the beautiful tradition that has nourished this wisdom through the ages.

Basics I serves as a pre-requisite for the rest of the series.For further information e-mail: info@vedicchart.com

28 2016Directions to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

From Rt. 80 East - take Exit 302A, Rt. 33S, to Saylorsburg Exit. Turn left at the T.From New York - via George Washington Bridge, take I-80 West. Past Strouds-burg, take Exit 304 onto 209-33S. Stay on Route 33S to Saylorsburg Exit. Turn left at the T. The gurukula is about 1/8 mile on your right. Alternate route from the south, New York, is via I-78 to PA 33 North (see below).From Philadelphia - From I-476 N to Lehigh Valley Exit 56 to US 22E to PA 33N towards Saylorsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right, and at the next stop sign turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right.GPS Coordinates: 40.888, -75.3133 (North, West) Physical Address: 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353(The Gurukulam is next to the Saylorsburg Lumber Co. and across from the Blue Ridge Flea Market.)

New Year’s Day CelebrationSunday, January 1, 2017 • 9:30 a.m.

Join us to welcome the New Year in the presence of Lord DakÛiÙËmÍrti, Swami Tattvavidananda, and Swami Pratyagbodhananda

ProgramAbhiÚeka to Lord DakÛiÙËmÍrti

Swami Tattvavidananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda’s

New Year Messages¼rati

PrasËdam (Lunch)

New Year’s DayAbhiÚekam

sponsorship $101

29¼cËryas at the Gurukulam

Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati - Founder

Within the ancient lineage of traditional Vedanta teachers, Pujya Sri Swamiji is acclaimed as a leading figure who had unsurpassable scholarship and clarity of expression. Swamiji unfolded the message of the Upanisads for over fifty years, during which time he established the global family of Arsha Vidya institutions

with the single vision of imparting the perennial Vedic wisdom, respect for humanity and cultures, and commitment to the upliftment of society. The major Arsha Vidya centers in India are in Rishikesh, Coimbatore and Nagpur and, in the U.S.A. in Saylorsburg.

Swami Tattvavidananda, a committed disciple of Pujya Swamiji, has translated the BhagavadgÌtË Home Study Course into Telegu and has written a number of books in English and Telegu. Very natural in his scholarship, he is from a family of Vedic pandits and holds Ph.D.s in Chemistry and Sanskrit. Swamiji’s deep immersion in the Vedic tradition is reflected in the profundity and breadth of his classes, delivered with the modesty that only a true scholar can command.

Swami Pratyagbodhananda, a long-time disciple of Pujya Swamiji, is at home teaching VedËnta in three languages - English, Gujarati and Hindi. He teaches not only VedËntic texts, but also RËmËyaÙa and BhËgavatam. Swamiji has taught in the gurukulam programs for over a decade, enlivening his classes with his sense of humor and affable nature.

Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati, a learned disciple of Pujya Swamiji, expounds VedËnta with a simplicity and directness that makes it easy to assimilate. Having lived and worked in the U.S. prior to becoming a renunciate, he is familiar with the lifestyles in India and the West. With his insights into both cultures, he can reach out to Indians and Westerners with equal ease.

30 Program Fees 2016

COURSES SINGLE FAMILY* TUITION Reg. Lodging Reg. Lodging

Family Courses I, II, III $150 $375 $200 $325/person Free

Year End Courses and Bhasya Classes (Children 2-11 yr $100; 12-19 yrs: $150; 20 and above: $250)One-Week Vedanta Courses-Adults $150 $375 $200 $325/person FreeChildren’s Courses I, II $100 $350 (Children age 9-12(I) and 9-16 (II) unaccompanied by parents)Winter Weekend Family Courses $50 $75 $100 $125 FreeEaster Weekend Family Courses $50 $75 $100 $125 FreeMemorial Day Weekend Courses $75 $150 $100 $250 FreeIndependence Day Courses $75 $150 $100 $250 Free Labor Day Patrons’ Courses I & II Complimentary to Patrons Thanksgiving Day Family Courses $75 $150 $100 $250 FreeTwo-Week Vedanta Courses $200 $500 $300 $350/person Free If you attend for one week $150 $300 $200 $225/person FreeSix-Week Vedanta Courses $100 $800 $150 $650/person Free*Couple with Children

All courses begin with Satsang and Orientation for adults and children at 8 p.m. on the first date

given in the program. All courses end after lunch on the last date given in the program,

except Christmas Courses which ends at 5:00 p.m.

During courses accommodations are limited to registered guests and family members. Extra invited guests, adult and children, must be registered in advance.

Unless specified, there is no charge for children accompanied by their parents.The Gurukulam does not charge tuition for Vedanta classes.We rely mainly on donations to make the programs possible.

All food is complimentary.

31Registration Form2016

o One Week Vedanta Course Sept 17-24 o Two Week Vedanta Course Sept 25-Oct 7o Six Week Vedanta Course Oct 11- Nov 22o Thanksgiving Vedanta Course Nov. 24-27o Year End Vedanta Course Dec. 24-31

YOGAo Level I/II Yoga Course April 8-10o Iyengar Yoga Course April 15-17o Iyengar Yoga Course May 6-7o Therapeutic Yoga Course May 7-12o Summer Solstice June 16-19 o Yoga and Sound Sept 7-14o Level I/II Oct 14-16

o Winter Weekend Course Feb 12-15o Easter Weekend Mar 25-27o Memorial Day Weekend Course May 27-30o Independence Day Course July 1-4o Bhashyam Classes July 10-16o Children’s Course I July 10-16o Children’s Course II July 17-23o Family Vedanta Course I July 17-23o Family Vedanta Course II July 24-30o Family Vedanta Course III July 31-Aug 6o Purna Vidya Teacher’s Training Aug 17-20o Labor Day Patrons’ Course I Aug 25-28o Labor Day Patrons’ Course II Sep 2-5o Yoga and Sound Sep 7-14

Please make checks payable to “Arsha Vidya Pitham”You may also register by phone with your credit card.

Accommodations are limited - on a first come first served basis.Please send completed registration form with payment to:

Arsha Vidya Pitham, 651 Route 115, P.O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, PA 18353-1059 U.S.A.

Tel: (570) 992-2339 Ext. 1210 • Fax: (570) 992-7150/9617Website: www.arshavidya.org • E-Mail: avpoffice@gmail.com

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