2025 Five-Day Vedanta Course
2025-10-01 19:30 - 2025-10-05 12:30 (America/New_York) | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
COURSE BOOKLET
TOPIC: Hastamalakiyam
TEACHER: Swami Advayatmananda
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REGISTRATION:
To register online for in-person participation, CLICK HERE
or
Contact avg.karthikr@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION:
Hastamalakiyam is a work of twelve meditative verses written by one of Ădi Shankaracharya’s four primary disciples. These profound verses are said to be a young boy’s response to Shankaracharya’s question “Who are you?” upon their first meeting. The reply revealed that the nature of the self as unfolded in the Upanishads was indeed the boy’s own living reality. He was therefore given the name Hastamalaka, meaning one whose vision of the truth is seen as clearly as a piece of fruit in the palm of one’s hand. This vision shines clearly through these verses.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Wednesday, October 1
8:00 pm Orientation and Satsang
Thursday/Friday, October 2/3
7:00 – 7:30 am ET Meditation
9:30 – 11 am Hastamalakiyam Class
4:00 – 5:30 pm Hastamalakiyam Class
8:00 – 9:00 pm Satsang Q&A
Saturday, October 4
No meditation or morning class
(8:00 am Departure to Arsha Bodha and return to Arsha Vidya for lunch)
4:00 – 5:30 pm Hastamalakiyam Class
8:00 – 9:00 pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday, October 5 – Tentative Schedule
7:00 – 8:00 am Hastamalakiyam Class
8:45 – 9:45 am (or 9:00 – 10:00 am) Hastamalakiyam Class followed by Gurudakshina
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

Ganapati Homa (daily)
2025-10-03 05:15 - 05:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only
Located in the Homa Building across the road from the Dakshinamurti Temple.
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti (daily)
2025-10-03 05:40 - 07:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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Mandukya Upanishad Karika with Swami Muktatmananda ONLINE ONLY
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Online, PA, United States
ONLINE ONLY
Mandukya Karika
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Donation Link

Evening Arati (daily)
2025-10-03 18:00 - 18:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States

Meditation Workshop Online with Swamini Agamananda
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, PA, United States
To join meditation on Zoom, CLICK HERE

Nirvana Shatkam Text

Nirvana Shatkam Classes with Pujya Swami Dayananda

PRAYERS
TEACHER: Swamini Agamananda
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 loosen 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, one who abides in one’s real nature.

1st and 3rd Sunday Classes with Brhm. Pratyagatma Chaitanya
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Brahmachari Pratyagatma Chaitanya
10:00am-11:00am ET: Bhagavad Gita Class 1
11:30am-12:30pm ET: Bhagavad Gita Class 2
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arshavidya.org

Shrimad Bhagavatam Study with Brhm. Pratyagatma Chaitanya ONLINE ONLY
2025-10-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Online Series

TOPIC:
Shrimad Bhagavatam is a Mahapurana written by Sage Veda Vyasa. In these classes, the text is studied verse by verse based on Shridhari tika.

TEACHER:
Brhm. Pratyagaatma Chaitanya

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2025 Deepavali Puja and Talk
2025-10-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online

5:30 pm ET Daily Evening Arati
6:00 pm Lakshmi Puja and Lighting Diyas
6:30 pm Talk on Diwali by Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:00 pm Prasadam Dinner

May the festival of lights fill your life with the glow of happiness and the sparkle of joy. ✨

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Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2025 Thanksgiving Family Vedanta Camp
2025-11-27 20:00 - 2025-11-30 11:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online

TOPICS:
Hinduism and Religious Life with Swami Muktatmananda
Pujya Swamiji used to say that “the religious person is the core person.” All relationships in life are ultimately temporary; the only permanent relationship one has is with the Iśvara. This relationship between the individual and the whole lies at the heart of Hinduism. In this course, Swamiji will discuss the defining aspects of religious expression found in Hinduism, and how they relate to this foundational relationship.
Nididhyāsana with Swami Sachidananda
Correct your orientation and situate yourself in the truth.
These sessions will focus on enabling students of Vedanta to internalize the teachings in the light of the text Dasha-Shloki of Adi Shankarācārya.

REGISTRATION:
Click HERE to register for in-person participation.
OR
Contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com

ONLINE VIEWING: CLICK HERE

SCHEDULE:

All times are Eastern Time (ET/UTC-5)

Thursday, Nov 27
8:00-9:00 pm Orientation and Introductory Satsang

Friday, Nov 28
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Hinduism and Religious Life with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Nididhyāsana with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Hinduism and Religious Life with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Muktatmanandaji

Saturday, Nov 29
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Hinduism and Religious Life with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Nididhyāsana with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Nididhyāsana with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Sachidanandaji

Sunday, Nov 30
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
8:30-9:30 am Nididhyāsana with Swami Sachidanandaji
10:00-11:00 am Hinduism and Religious Life with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00 am Gurudakshina

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Main Lecture Hall
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2025 Gita Jayanti - Entire Bhagavad Gita Parayana (Chanting)
2025-12-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Chanting of the entire Bhagavad Gita.
View on YouTube HERE
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Medha Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
No registration required.

Pradosham Abhisheka, Puja and Arati
2025-12-02 17:15 - 18:45, 2025-12-17 17:15 - 18:45, 2025-12-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-16 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-01-30 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-02-14 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-03-01 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-03-16 17:15 - 18:45 and 2 more dates | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States

2025 Year-End Family Vedanta Course
2025-12-24 20:00 - 2025-12-31 17:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Course Booklet
TOPICS:
The Significance of OM in Vedanta with Swami Muktatmananda
The sacred syllable OM lies at the heart of the teaching. All mantras and all prayers can ultimately be reduced to this single syllable, which the Veda has loaded with meaning to signify all that is: the three worlds, the three bodies, the three states of experience, and their basis, Brahman. As Lord Yama declares in the Katha Upanișad:
“This syllable alone is indeed the saguna Brahman and it alone is the nirguna Brahman.”
Swamiji will unfold the different ways in which this all-encompassing sound represents Brahman, that which pervades and sustains the universe.
Vedanta and Meditation with Swami Sachidananda
Discover the Inner Sanctuary through Meditation
Enquire deeply into reality and internalize the teachings through meditation. Through meditation sessions, scriptural wisdom from Vedanta, and introspective practices, you will gain clarity, peace, and a profound understanding of your true nature. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced student of Vedanta, this retreat provides the perfect opportunity for deep enquiry, relaxation, rejuvenation, and a paradigm shift in how you engage with life.
REGISTRATION:
Click HERE to register for in-person participation.
OR
Contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
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COURSE SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern Time (UTC-5)
Wednesday, December 24
8:00-9:00 pm – Orientation and Introductory Satsang.
Thursday, December 25 | Saturday, December 27 | Monday, December 29
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am: The Significance of OM in Vedanta with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00-12:00 pm: Vedanta and Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm: The Significance of OM in Vedanta with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm: Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Friday, December 26 | Sunday, December 28 | Tuesday, December 30
7:00-7:30 am: Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am: The Significance of OM in Vedanta with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00-12:00pm: Vedanta and Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm: Vedanta and Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Sachidanandaji
Wednesday, December 31
7:00-7:30 am: Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
8:30-9:30 am: Vedanta and Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
10:00-11:00 am: The Significance of OM in Vedanta with Swami Muktatmanandaji followed by Gurudakshina

2025 Moola Mantra Japam
2025-12-31 15:00 - 19:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Program Details:
Japam Starts @ 3:00 pm ET
Rudrabhishekam with 108 Kalasams @ 6:00 pm ET
Dec 31st is also Pradhosham Day
All are welcome to participate in Moola Mantra Japam and Rudrabhishekam
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 New Year's Day Program
2026-01-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
No pre-registration required.
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Live stream commences after Sankalpa including names of all sponsors.
Maharudrabhishekam
New Year’s Message from Swami Viditatmanandaji
Arati
Lunch
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Meditation Retreat with Swami Sachidananda
2026-01-01 20:00 - 2026-01-04 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (not online)
TOPIC:
Meditations based on Nirvana Shatkam.
This is a curated, immersive residential retreat-centered on silence, multiple meditation sessions, calming chants, interactive Q&A, and the art of simply being present in the sacred space of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. For all who wish to deepen their spiritual quest.
TEACHER:
Swami Sachidananda
REGISTRATION:
Click HERE to register for in-person participation.
OR
Contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Makara-Saṅkrānti Pūjā
2026-01-15 07:00 - 08:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (no live stream)
Suryanarayana Puja followed by recitation of Aditya Hrudayam Stotram
Makara-Saṅkrānti marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (dhanu) to Capricorn (makara). As this transition coincides with the sun’s movement from south to north, the festival is dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, and is observed to mark a new beginning.
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Presidents’ Day Weekend Course – ONLINE
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16 | Online, PA, United States
ONLINE ONLY
TOPIC: Kashi-Panchakam
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
YouTube Playlist in HERE
SCHEDULE:
Friday, 2-13-26
7:00 pm ET Class 1
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Saturday, 2-14-26
9:00 am ET Class 2
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Sunday, 2-15-26
9:00 am ET Class 3
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Monday, 2-16-26
9:00 am ET Class 4
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10:30 am ET Class 5
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2026 Mahāśivarātrī Celebration
2026-02-15 07:00 - 20:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
2026 Maha Shivaratri
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
7:00am – 6:00pm ET Chanting of Panchakshari Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”
In-Person and on YouTube
6:30pm-8:00pm ET Special Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti and Evening Arati.
In-Person and on YouTube
8:00pm-9:00pm ET Prasadam
Suggested Donation for RudraAbhiseka $ 51.00
If you are interested in sponsoring the puja,
You can make a payment online here
https://www.arshavidya.org/donate/
For more info, contact avg.karthikr@gmail.com
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Read about the significance of Mahasivarati
https://vedicfeed.com/maha-shivratri-significance/
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 Easter Weekend Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-03 20:00 - 2026-04-05 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Silence In Spite of Thoughts
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda

2026 Two Week Vedanta Course
2026-04-07 20:00 - 2026-04-22 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Katha Upanishad with Bhashyam (Chapter 2)
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
