Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

2025 Deepavali Puja and Talk
2025-10-21 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 4 more dates | 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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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
VIEW ON YOUTUBE
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
View on YouTube
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.
View on YouTube
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
View on YouTube
Saturday, 2-14-26
9:00 am ET Class 2
View on YouTube
Sunday, 2-15-26
9:00 am ET Class 3
View on YouTube
Monday, 2-16-26
9:00 am ET Class 4
View on YouTube
10:30 am ET Class 5
View on YouTube

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

1st and 3rd Sunday Classes with Swami Sakshatkrtananda
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Bhagavad Gita 12.2
Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
10:00am-11:00am ET: Class 1
11:30am-12:30pm ET: Class 2
1:30pm-2:30pm: Satsang Q&A
View on YouTube
arshavidya.org

2026 Easter Weekend Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-03 19:30 - 2026-04-05 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Silence In Spite of Thoughts
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for In-Person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE (free)
DESCRIPTION:
The normal process of thinking is a chain of many and varied thoughts. We get carried away on the thoughts and find ourselves caught in a superficial, reactive, and mechanical form of thinking. Our scriptures discuss a way in which you can have many thoughts but, at the same time, discover the silence between the thoughts.
In this retreat, Swamiji will lead sessions that combine meditation, teaching, and practice time to enable attendees to develop the knack of being with yourself, the silence in spite of thoughts.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, 3rd April
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm ET –> Orientation and Satsang (Q&A) at the Temple Hall

Saturday 4th April
7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (at Temple Hall)
11:00am to 12:00 noon –> Class 2
4:00pm to 5:00pm –> Class 3
7:30pm to 8:30pm –> Satsang (Q & A Session)

Sunday, 5th April

7:00am to 7:30am –> Guided Meditation
9:00am to 10:00am –> Class 1 (Silence in Spite of Thoughts)

10:00am to 10:30am –> Gurudakshina
11:00am to 12:00pm –> Bhagavad Gita class (Chapter 11)

2026 Two Week Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2026-04-07 19:30 - 2026-04-22 10:30 | 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
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
View Online:

DESCRIPTION:
Katha Upanișad, one of the ten most well-known upanishads, opens with a dialogue between Nachiketas, a young boy, and Lord Yama, the Lord of Death. This sets the stage for a deep and wide-ranging exploration of the limitations of our worldly pursuits and the means of gaining freedom. Swamiji will continue his unfolding of this famous upanishad, which began last year.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm ET Orientation and Satsang
Wednesday, April 8 – Friday, April 10
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Saturday, April 11
7:30 – 9:00 am, Class 1
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Class 2
3:45 – 5:45 pm, Music Concert
Sunday, April 12
No Classes
Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 3
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A) No Satsang Friday, April 17
Sunday, April 19
10:00 – 11:00 am, Bhagavad Gita, Class 1,
Class 1 on YouTube only

11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bhagavad Gita, Class 2
Class 2 on YouTube only
Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 21
7:00 – 7:30 am, Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Class 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm, Class 2
7:30 – 8:30 pm, Satsang (Q&A)
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 – 7:30 am Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:30 am, Final Class and Gurudakshina

2026 One Week Vedanta Course with Swamini Svatmavidyananda
2026-04-23 20:00 - 2026-05-01 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
COURSE MATERIAL PDF DOWNLOAD
TOPIC: Tat Tvam Asi
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or
Contact Karthik R at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE

DESCRIPTION:
This retreat will be a study of the famous mahāvākya “tat tvam asi” as we will delve into the ingenious methodologies deployed by teacher Uddalaka to his son-turned-student Svetaketu to communicate the oneness between jiva and ishvara.
SCHEDULE
April 23. 2026
8:00 – 9:00 pm ET Course Orientation and Satsang
April 24 – 30
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 10:00 am session 1
4:00 – 5:30 pm session 2
8:00 – 9:00 pm satsang (Q&A)
May 1
7:00 – 7:30 am ET guided meditation
8:30 – 9:30 am session 1
10:00 – 11:00 am session 2 followed by Gurudakshina

Drg Drishya Viveka with Sri Vijay Kapoor 2026
2026-05-03 20:00 - 2026-05-09 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TEACHER: Sri Vijay Kapoor
TOPIC:
Drg Drishya Viveka
The famous text of Drg-Drishya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, drk, and the seen, drishya. Because of identification with the body and mind, the infinite self appears to assume their limitations and get caught in the web of samsara. The only way out is through viveka, the ability to clearly discern between the changing and the unchanging. Sri Vijay Kapoor will unfold the means for achieving this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Online Registration
or contact Karthik Ramagopal at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ONLINE:
YouTube Link
SCHEDULE:
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME (ET, UTC-4)

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2026 One-Week Vedanta Course with Shri Vijay Kapoor
2026-05-03 20:00 - 2026-05-10 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka
TEACHER: Shri Vijay Kapoor
REGISTRATION: (for in-person participation)
Online Registration Here
or
Contact Karthik R. at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE HERE

DESCRIPTON:
The famous text of Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, dṛk, and the seen, dṛśya. Because of identification with the body and mind, the infinite self appears to assume their limitations and get caught in the web of saṁsāra. The only way out is through viveka, the ability to clearly discern between the changing and the unchanging. Sri Vijay Kapoor will unfold the means for achieving this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Sunday, May 3
8:00 – 9:00 pm ET Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Monday – Saturday (May 4-9)
7:00 – 7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am – Class 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Class 2
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Class 3
7:30 pm – Satsang Q&A (NO SATSANG SATURDAY MAY 9)
Sunday, May 10
7:00-7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00-10:00 am – Concluding Class & Guru Daksina
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, PA 18353

2026 One-Week Vedanta Course with Swamini Paraprajnananda
2026-05-12 20:00 - 2026-05-17 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad
TEACHER: Swamini Paraprajnananda
REGISTRATION: (for in-person participation)
Online Registration Here
or
Contact Karthik R. at avg.karthikr@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE HERE

DESCRIPTON:
This upaniṣad, the shortest of the ten major upaniṣads, unfolds the nature of ātmā as the truth of the individual and its identity with Brahman, the ultimate reality through an analysis of the three states of consciousness – waking, dreaming, and deep sleep – and their underlying reality, known as turīya. The sacred syllable Om represents these four, thus serving as a bridge to realize the non-dual, pure consciousness that is the self.
SCHEDULE:
All Times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Sunday, May 12
7:30 – 8:30 pm ET Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Wednesday – Saturday (May 13-16)
7:00 – 7:30 am – Guided Meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am – Class 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Class 2
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – Class 3
7:30 pm – Satsang Q&A
Sunday, May 17
8:30 – 9:30 am – Concluding Class & Guru Dakshina
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, PA 18353

Mandukya Upanishad Karika with Swami Muktatmananda ONLINE ONLY
2026-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
ONLINE ONLY
These classes are ongoing every Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 10:30 am ET.
Mandukya Upanishad – Swami Nikhilananda
Mandukya Upanishad – Anandagiri Tika
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Donation Link
