2024 Family Vedanta Course 3
2024-08-10 20:00 - 2024-08-16 12:00 (America/New_York) | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
TOPICS and TEACHERS:
Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmananda
Viveka means discernment. Discerning the difference between ātmā, which is the self or “I”, and anātmā, that which is nonself, is the fundamental task in Vedanta. The mix-up, or seeing one where there are two, caused by identifying the body as the self is the source of all sorrow in life.
Ātma-anātma-viveka Text
Aparokshanubhuti 111-125 with Swami Muktatmananda
Aparokṣānubhūti by Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya is a complete text of Vedānta, detailing all that is involved in gaining self-knowledge. The selected verses describe the different ways in which the self is taken to be the body.
Aparokshanubhuti Text
REGISTRATION:
Call 570-656-0193 (Vimala)
or write to suddhatma@gmail.com
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SCHEDULE:
All Times Are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Saturday, August 10
8:00-8:15pm Orientation with Suddhatmaji
8:15-9:00pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Viditatmanandaji
Sunday, August 11
Morning Schedule TBA
5:00-6:00pm Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday-Wednesday, August 12-14
7:00-7:30am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00am Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Aparokshanubhuti with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:00-6:00pm Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Satsang Q&A (Swami to be announced)
8:00-9:00pm THURSDAY ONLY: Youth Presentation Program
Thursday, August 15
7:00-7:30am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00am Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Pujya Swami Dayananda Jayanti Day Celebration
5:00-6:00pm Aparokshanubhuti with Swami Muktatmanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Youth Presentation Program
Friday, August 16
7:00-7:30am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00am Ātma-anātma-viveka with Swami Viditatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Aparokshanubhuti with Swami Muktatmanandaji
12:00pm Gurudakshina

Shrimad Bhagavatam Study with Brhm. Pratyagatma Chaitanya ONLINE ONLY
2024-08-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Online Only
This class is ongoing and takes place every Wednesday at 8:00 pm ET.

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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2024 Pujya Swami Dayananda's Jayanti Day Celebration
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Swami Dayananda Saraswati

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1st and 3rd Saturday Meditation Workshop with Swamini Agamananda ONLINE ONLY
2024-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, PA, United States
Online Only
These sessions occur on the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month at 11:00 am ET.
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.

38th Anniversary Celebration of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (2024)
2024-08-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
38th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
9:30 am: Invocation – Priest Ganesan & Brahmachari Pratyagatma
9:35 am: Violin Ensemble Concert by students of Sri Vittal Ramamurthy
10:30 am: Souvenir & Book Releases
11:00 am: Speeches by Swami Muktatmananda Ji & Swami Tadatmananda Ji
11:20 am: Annual Gurukulam Update — Sri Piyush Shah
11:45 am: Anniversary Address: “Surrender” – Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati
1:45 pm: Satsang Question&Answer Session – Swami Viditatmananda (after lunch)
RSVP Preferred
(walk-ins also welcome)
Call 570-656-0193 or 570-656-0189
or email to suddhatma@gmail.com
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Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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2024 Patron's Complimentary Course 1
2024-08-22 20:00 - 2024-08-25 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person for Patron Donors Only
Online HERE
Tyāga
with Swami Viditatmananda
Throughout the Bhagavad Gītā, the question of tyāga, renunciation, arises again and again. How does renunciation help us achieve our true desire, which is freedom from sadness and insecurity? Can we really give anything up? What do we gain by renunciation? Swamiji will answer these questions and unfold the true meaning of renunciation.
Freedom from Anger
with Swami Muktatmananda
Anger, which is a symptom of pain, is inevitable in a human life. Everyone has it; no one wants it. It can destroy everything we value. Can we ever be free from it? The śāstra says we can, and teaches us how. In this course we will learn how, through the teachings of the śāstra, we can be free from anger, both relatively and absolutely.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Thursday, Aug 22, 2022
8:00-9:00 pm Welcome and Satsang with Swami Viditatmanandaji
Friday/Saturday, Aug 23/24
7:00-7:30 am Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Tyāga with Swami Viditatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Freedom from Anger with Swami Muktatmanandaji
3:00-4:00 pm Yoga (August 23) in-person only
3:00-4:00 pm Vedic Chanting (August 24)
5:00-6:00 pm Tyāga with Swami Viditatmanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday, August 25
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Freedom from Anger with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Tyāga and Guru Dakshina with Swami Viditatmanandaji

2024 Kṛṣṇa-janmāṣṭamī Celebration
2024-08-26 18:15 - 20:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Shodasha Upachar Puja
Abhisheka to Lord Krishna’s murti
Krishna Ashttotara
Vishnusahasranaama Paaraayanam
Deepaaraadhanam
Prasad viniyog
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2024 Patrons' Complimentary Course 2
2024-08-30 20:00 - 2024-09-02 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Course Booklet
Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka
with Swami Tattvavidananda
The famous text of Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka is an inquiry into the truth of the seer, dṛg, 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. Swamiji will unfold the means for developing this viveka and thereby gaining freedom.
Bhagavad Gita 3.3
with Swami Muktatmananda
The topic of the third chapter of the Gītā is karma-yoga. In this third verse, Lord Kṛṣṇa tells Arjuna that there are two committed lifestyles available for a seeker: jñāna-yoga and karma-yoga. Swamiji will unfold the unique features of both of these lifestyles.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Friday, August 30, 2024
8:00-9:00 pm Orientation and Satsang with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Saturday, August 31
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Bhagavad Gita 3.3 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Tattvavidananda
Sunday, September 1
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
9:00-9:45 am Vedic Chanting Class with Suddhatmaji
10:00-11:00 am Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
11:30am-12:30pm Bhagavad Gita 3.3 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Tattvavidananda
Monday, September 2
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Bhagavad Gita 3.3 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
12:00 pm Guru Dakshina

Bhagavad Gita 9.11 with Swami Tattvavidananda
2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Aparokshanubhuti Study 09-15-24 with Swami Tattvavidananda
2024-09-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Full Course Info HERE
Aparokṣānubhūti
Aparokṣānubhūti is a prakaraṇa-grantha, a treatise of Vedanta. Such texts are generally studied to prepare the aspirant for more advanced texts. But this text is complete in itself inasmuch as it deals with all aspects of Vedanta, beginning from the adhikārī, one who is a fit student, to the jīvan-mukta, one who is liberated while living.

9th Aradhana Day Commemoration of Pujya Swami Dayananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda 2024
2024-09-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
9th Aradhana Day of Pujya Swami Dayananda, 4th Aradhana Day of Swami Pratyagbodhananda
PROGRAM:
Sphatikalinga Abhisheka
Upanishad Parayanna
Talks by Swami Tattvavidanandaji and others
Diparadhanam
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No registration required for in-person attendance.

2024 Fall Five-Week Vedanta Course with Swami Tattvavidananda
2024-09-24 07:00 - 2024-10-27 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TEACHER:
Swami Tattvavidananda
TOPICS:
Aitareya Upaniṣad
The only one of the ten upaniṣads commented upon by Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya that is from the Ṛg Veda, Aitareya Upaniṣad is a relatively brief text. With powerful and fascinating imagery, it covers the major themes of the creation of the universe, the birth of the individual, and the nature of consciousness. Swamiji will unfold this rarely taught text, presenting its full scope and depth.
Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma:
Epitome of Vedanta
The nāmas in the Viṣṇu-sahasra-nāma reveal the manifest form of Viṣṇu as an avatāra, Viṣṇu as the cause of the world and as the world, and the essential nature of Viṣṇu, which is the truth of oneself. The first two are for worship, and the third is for understanding. This course is a continuation of last year’s sessions.
Sanskrit Classes will also be included. Details TBA.
COURSE BOOKLET LINKS:
PDF with English transliteration
PDF with Devanagari
Aitareya Upanishad Link
ONLINE:
To access the private YouTube playlist for this course and view all sessions online, first click on “Get Tickets” below.
After paid registration using your YouTube login email address, we will manually add you to the private YouTube playlist. If your access is delayed, please send an email to arshavidyamedia@gmail.com
Click Here to View On YouTube (after online registration)
IN-PERSON:
For in-person participation, register through the office:
Vimala ji at 570-656-0193
or
Suddhatma ji at suddhatma@gmail.com
Tentative Course Schedule:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Mondays are a day off
Tuesdays
9:00-10:00 am ET Class 1
Late morning Sanskrit classes to be announced.
4:30-5:30 pm ET Class 2
7:30-8:30 pm ET Satsang Q&A
Wednesday-Saturday
7:00-8:15 am Guided Meditation and Class 1
Late morning Sanskrit classes to be announced.
4:30-5:30 pm Class 2
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A
Sundays (Sept 29, Oct 13)
7:00-8:15 am Meditation and Class 1
11:00am-12:00pm Class 2
No Evening Class or Satsang
Sundays (Oct 6, Oct 20)
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation
10:00-11:00 am Class 1
11:25am-12:25pm Class 2
No Evening Class or Satsang

Aitareya Upanishad Samvada Enactment
2024-10-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Participants in the 2024 Five-Week Vedanta Course at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam enact a samvada dialogue based on Swami Tattvavidananda’s unfolding of the Aitareya Upanishad.
Aitareya Upaniṣad ~ The only one of the ten upaniṣads commented upon by Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya that is from the Ṛg Veda, Aitareya Upaniṣad is a relatively brief text. With powerful and fascinating imagery, it covers the major themes of the creation of the universe, the birth of the individual, and the nature of consciousness. Swamiji unfolded this rarely taught text, presenting its full scope and depth.
Recordings of the course are available from Arsha Vidya Bookstore. avgbooks.org

Deepavali Celebration 2024
2024-11-01 18:15 - 21:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online

6:15-6:45 pm ET Daily Evening Arati
6:45-7:00 pm Lakshmi & Kubera Puja
7:00 pm Talk on Devi Stutihi by Swami Tattvavidananda
7:45 – 9:00 pm Dinner

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

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Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2024 Thanksgiving Family Vedanta Camp
2024-11-28 20:00 - 2024-12-01 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online

TOPICS:
Contemplation with Swami Muktatmananda
The three pillars of study in Vedanta are śravaṇa (listening to the unfolding of the śāstra by the teacher), manana (resolving vagueness and doubts), and nididhyāsana (contemplation on what has been understood). In this course, Swamiji will discuss the characteristics of Vedantic contemplation and how to make it part of our daily life.

Bhakti – Discovering Love with Swami Sachidananda
There is a natural love for the self; all that is loved is loved for the sake of the self alone. Bhakti is defined in the Nārada Bhakti Sūtras as paramaprema-rūpā, absolute unchanging love for Īśvara. Such love is possible only through an inquiry into Īśvara, and the discovery that the nature of Īśvara is none other than the nature of the self. This course will explore bhakti as the ultimate manifestation of the natural love for the self.

REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Call Vimala at ‭(570) 656-0193‬
OR
Write to suddhatma@gmail.com.

ONLINE VIEWING: CLICK HERE

SCHEDULE:

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

Thursday, Nov 28
8:00-8:15 pm Orientation with Suddhatmaji
8:15-9:00 pm Satsang with Swami Muktatmanandaji

Friday, Nov 29
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Contemplation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Bhakti – Discovering Love with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Bhakti – Discovering Love with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Sachidanandaji

Saturday, Nov 30
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Contemplation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Bhakti – Discovering Love with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Contemplation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Muktatmanandaji

Sunday, Dec 1
8:30-9:30 am Contemplation with Swami Muktatmanandaji followed by Gurudakshina
10:00-11:00 am Bhakti – Discovering Love with Swami Sachidanandaji
11:30am-12:30pm 1st and 3rd Sunday Gita Class with Swami Muktatmanandaji

2024 Gita Jayanti - Entire Bhagavad Gita Parayana (Chanting)
2024-12-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Chanting of the entire Bhagavad Gita.
Wednesday, December 11 at 9:30 am ET
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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
Medha Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
No registration required.

2024 Year-End Family Vedanta Course
2024-12-24 20:00 - 2024-12-31 17:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
Course Booklet
Upadesa Saram Text
TOPICS:
Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad 1.2.12
with Swami Muktatmananda
This important mantra describes how a seeker, having analyzed various experiences, should gain dispassion and see that true fulfillment can be gained not through action, but only through knowledge. For that, he must properly approach a qualified teacher who abides in the knowledge of brahman.
Upadēśa Sāram of Ramana Maharshi
with Swami Sachidananda
This text by Ramana Maharshi, whose title translates as “The essence of the Teaching,” condenses the entire teaching of Vedanta in just 30 short couplets. The first 17 verses provide insight into spiritual practices of karma yoga, bhakti, and dhyānam, culminating in jñānam. The last 13 verses deal with jñāna-yoga, deliberation upon the nature of the Self. The one who follows this teaching attains mokṣa, freedom from all unhappiness and sorrow.

REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Contact Vimala at ‭(570) 656-0193‬
or
Write to suddhatma@gmail.com
VIEW ON YOUTUBE
COURSE SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern Time (UTC-5)
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
8:00-9:00 pm Orientation (Suddhatma) and Introductory Satsang with Swami Muktatmananda
Wednesday, December 25
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sachidanandaji
Thursday, December 26
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
3:00-4:00 pm Vedic Chanting Class with Suddhatmaji
4:30-5:30 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Friday, December 27
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sachidanandaji
Saturday, December 28
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
3:00-4:00 pm Vedic Chanting Class with Suddhatmaji
4:30-5:30 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Sunday, December 29
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sachidanandaji
Monday, December 30
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00 pm Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
3:00-4:00 pm Vedic Chanting Class with Suddhatmaji
4:30-5:30 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Tuesday, December 31
8:00-9:00 am Upadēśa Sāram with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:15am-12:30 pm Daksinamurti-mula-mantra-japa and Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti
4:30-5:30 pm Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.12 with Swami Muktatmanandaji
followed by Gurudakshina
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Muktatmanandaji

2024 Dakshinamurti Mula Mantra Japa and Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti
2024-12-31 09:15 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Om namo bhagavate Dakshinamurtaye mahyam sriyam medham prajnam prayaccha svaha
OM – UNTO THE LORD DAKSHINAMURTI, SALUTATION. BLESS ME WITH PROSPERITY, POWER OF MEMORY, POWER OF THINKING AND CLARITY OF KNOWLEDGE. THIS CHANTING IS MY OFFERING TO YOU.
Dakshinamurti Temple
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
No pre-registration required.

2025 New Year's Day Program
2025-01-01 09:15 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
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Special Rudrabhishekam
Alankara
New Year’s Messages by Swamijis
Pushparchana and Diparadhanam
Dakshinamurti Temple
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
No pre-registration required.
Live stream commences after Sankalpa including names of all sponsors.

Remembrance of Smt. Abantika Shah
2025-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
Hard to believe it but it will be one year since our dear Avantika’s passing. Please join us in remembering
her by attending the Vishnu-sahasranama chanting, Evening Arati, Bhajan, Sandhya held in her honor.
In-person and Online

2025 Presidents' Day Weekend Vedanta Course ONLINE
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-02-17 09:00 | PA
ONLINE ONLY
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Download Pratijñā-Gītā PDF

TOPIC:
Pratijñā-Gītā is a set of inspiriting verses in the Bhagavad-Gītā that communicate promises of Lord Krishna made to Arjuna. These verses fill the heart with hope and renewed enthusiasm for mokṣa, and encourage one to prepare oneself by approaching one’s daily duties in a spirit of worship and surrender.

TEACHER:
Swamini Svatmavidyananda ji
Sri Swaminiji is a disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Having studied at his feet for several years, Swaminiji teaches in Atlanta, GA, Saylorsburg, PA, Eugene, OR, and Washington D.C. She is the resident acharya of the Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 15
8:00-9:00 am ET Class 1
8:00-9:00 pm ET Class 2
Sunday, February 16
8:00-9:00 am ET Class 3
8:00-9:00 pm ET Class 4
Monday, February 17
8:00-9:00 am ET Class 5

Ganapati Homa (daily)
2025-02-26 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

2025 Mahāśivarātri Celebration
2025-02-26 05:15 - 20:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
PROGRAM:
5:15 am ET Ganapati Homa (in-person only)
5:40 am ET Morning Abhisheka to Lord Daksinamurti
https://www.youtube.com/@ArshaVidyaGurukulam
7:00 am – 5:00 pm ET Panchakshari Mantra

“Om Nama Shivaya” Chanting
https://youtube.com/live/IvSQJFgWEsY?feature=share
If you are able to lead 30 minutes of beautifully melodious !!
Om Namah Shivaya chanting.
Please contact us at avpoffice@gmail.com
5:30 – 6:00 pm Puja Sankalpa
6:00 – 7:30 pm
SANKAPLA
ABHISHEKAM
SWAMIJI’S TALKS
EVENING ARATI
https://youtube.com/live/PlTft1VV3gg?feature=share
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Prasadam (Dinner)
Suggested Donation for RudraAbhisheka $ 51.00
If you are interested in sponsoring the puja,
You can make a payment online here:
https://www.arshavidya.org/donate/
You may contact our main office by calling
570-992-2339 for detailed information.
OM NAMA SHIVAAYA MANTRA JAPA
https://youtube.com/live/IvSQJFgWEsY?feature=share
SANKAPLA, ABHISEKAM, SWAMIJI’S TALKS, AND THE EVENING ARATI
https://youtube.com/live/PlTft1VV3gg?feature=share
We would love to have you join us for dinner (MAHAPRASADAM)
Please register in advance for Darshan and Prasadam (Dinner)
https://arshavidya.org/pre-registration-for-temple-visit/
Please feel free to walk-in as well
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Read about the significance of Mahasivarati
https://vedicfeed.com/maha-shivratri-significance/

Abhisheka to Lord Dakshinamurti (daily)
2025-02-26 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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Evening Arati (daily)
2025-02-26 18:00 - 18:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States

2025 Four Week Vedanta Course with Swami Muktatmananda
2025-03-04 07:00 - 2025-04-02 17:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
NOTICE: Swami Muktatmanandaji resumes teaching the 9:30 am ET classes beginning Tuesday, March 18. He will be teaching Nirvana Shatkam. For the time being, the guided meditations will continue to be conducted by Swami Jnanananda and recorded videos of Pujya Swami Dayananada teaching Katha Upanishad will continue at 4:00 pm ET.
In-Person and Online (via Zoom)
Nirvana Shatkam
Swami Muktatmananda
Katha Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya (recordings)
Pujya Swami Dayananda
Nirvana Shatkam PDF
Nirvana Shatkam is a composition consisting of 6 verses or ślokas, attributed to the Adi Shankara summarizing the basic teachings of Advaita Vedanta.
Katha Upanishad Text Online
Katha Upanishad Chapter 1 Devanagari PDF
Katha Upanishad Chapter 1 Transliteration PDF
Katha Upanishad Chapter 2 Devanagari PDF
Katha Upanishad Chapter 2 Transliteration PDF
The Katha Upanishad conveys its teaching of nonduality in a dialogue between Lord Yama and the young student Nachiketas. While the nondual vision is the core of the Upanishad, the story also has much to tell us about the requirements for one to receive this vision.
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SUGGESTED DONATIONS FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION:
$200 for access to the entire course.
$50 for one week access.
Two Options:
1) Donate HERE and select “Custom Amount” to enter your donation amount for access to only the live Zoom meetings.
OR
2) To gain access to the live Zoom meetings plus time-limited access to the recorded classes, make your donation via online registration HERE.

SCHEDULE
NOTICE: Swami Muktatmanandaji resumes teaching the 9:30 am ET classes beginning Tuesday, March 18. He will be teaching Nirvana Shatkam. For the time being, the guided meditations will continue to be conducted by Swami Jnanananda and recorded videos of Pujya Swami Dayananada teaching Katha Upanishad will continue at 4:00 pm ET.
Monday thru Saturday (no classes on Sundays)
7:15-7:45 am ET Guided Meditation with Swami Jnanananda (schedule TBA)
9:30-11:00 am ET Class 1
4:00-5:30 pm ET Class 2
Evening Satsang Q&A only when announced in advance.

2025 Easter Weekend Vedanta Course
2025-04-18 20:00 - 2025-04-20 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Vedanta and Emotional Maturity
TEACHER: Swami Muktatmananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Contact suddhatma@gmail.com
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SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, April 18, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 pm Welcome Address / Orientation and Satsang with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Saturday, April 19
7:00 – 7:30 am ET Guided Meditation with Swami Muktatmanandaji
10:00 – 11:00 am Vedanta and Emotional Maturity with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:30 – 12:30 PM Vedic Chanting Class- Suddhatmaji
3:15 – 4:00 pm Yoga Class with Lance Daniels (in-person only)
4:30 – 5:30 pm Vedanta and Emotional Maturity with Swami Muktatmanandaji
7:30 – 8:30 pm Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Muktatmanandaji
Sunday, April 20
7:00 – 7:30 am Guided Meditation
10:00 – 11:00 am Bhagavad Gita Class with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Vedanta and Emotional Maturity with Swami Muktatmanandaji
12:30 pm Gurudakshina, Arati and Camp ends with lunch
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

Natakadipa - Panchadashi Chapter 10 with Swamini Svatmavidyananda
2025-05-09 20:00 - 2025-05-18 09:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
TOPIC: Natakadipa – Panchadashi Chapter 10
TEACHER: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
DESCRIPTION:
THIS CHAPTER OF PANCHADASHI IS FAMOUS FOR ITS THEATER LAMP ANALOGY: JUST AS THE NATAKADIPA LIGHTS UP THE STAGE, THE DANCER, THE MUSICIANS, AND THE AUDIENCE, SO TOO THE SELF, THE ATMAN, EFFORTLESSLY SHINES THE LIGHT ON THE THEATRICAL LIFE OF THE JIVA, ILLUMINING VARIOUS ACTIONS AND REACTIONS, EMOTIONS AND MOODS, WITHOUT ITSELF GETTING AFFLICTED BY, OR ENTANGLED IN, ALL THAT IT ILLUMINES.
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
Contact suddhatma@gmail.com
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SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern Time (EST, UTC-4)
May 9, 2025
8-9 pm Orientation/Satsang
May 10-17, 2025
5:30-6:45 am Temple Puja (live at https://www.youtube.com/@ArshaVidyaGurukulam)
7-7:30 am Meditation (except on 11th)
8:15-9:15 am Panchadashi
9:30-10:30 am Gurukula Seva
11:15-12:15 Panchadashi (except on 11th May)
12:30 pm Lunch
4:30-5:30 pm Bhagavad Gita ch 9
7:00 pm Dinner
8-9 pm Satsang (May 11, 13,15, 17 0nly)
May 18, 2025
No meditation
8:00-9:30 am Concluding class, farewells and Gurudakshina

2025 Guru-peyarchi Homa
2025-05-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
To View on YouTube: CLICK HERE
देवानां च ऋषीणां च गुरुं काञ्चनसन्निभम्।
बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम्॥
devānāṁ ca ṛṣīṇāṁ ca guruṁ kāñcanasannibham|
buddhibhūtaṁ trilokeśaṁ taṁ namāmi bṛhaspatim||
“I bow down to Brihaspati, God of the planet Jupiter. He is the spiritual master of all the demigods and sages. His complexion is golden, and he is full of intelligence. He is the controlling lord of all three worlds.”
Program:
9:30am-12:30pm Homas (Rituals)
12:30:- 2.00:pm Prasadam (Lunch)
Suggested Donation for Homa $ 51.00
If you are interested in sponsoring the puja,
Please call the main office at 570 – 992 – 2339
Please register in advance for Homa / Puja / Darshan and Prasadam
Puja Request Form:
https://mcusercontent.com/7aa34f46fce4fae3a60e56f07/files/10d2e3f5-76fd-e625-8271-19d538ec8534/2025_Gurupeyarchi_Puja__Fillable_form_1_4_.docx
Gurupeyarchi and the significance of it:
The movement of Guru from one house (Zodiac) to another house is called Guru peyarchi or Transition of Jupiter.
Planet Jupiter (Guru /Brihaspati) will be transiting and leaving Vrishabha (Taurus) to Mithuna (Gemini)
This is a very auspicious time to undertake sacred offerings when Lord Jupiter enters Mithuna (Gemini).
It is said that those who participate in these Special Homans/ Havans and Pujas will receive significant blessings.

2025 Memorial Day Weekend Vedanta Course
2025-05-23 20:00 - 2025-05-26 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
COURSE BOOKLET
TOPICS AND TEACHERS:

Bhagavad Gītā, verse 9.29 with Swamini Paraprajnananda
Sādhana-Pañcakam with Swami Sachidananda
REGISTRATION (for in-person participation):
To register online, click HERE
Any questions? Contact Karthik (avg.karthikr@gmail.com)
VIEW ONLINE:
Click here for YouTube Playlist
DESCRIPTION:
Bhagavad Gitã, verse 9.29
In this verse, Bhagavan points out His presence in all beings as the same limitless Ishvara, because the self of everyone is none other than Bhagavăn himself. The Lord therefore has no favorites, nor does he dislike anyone or anything. Those who seek this oneness with devotion find themselves in the Lord and the Lord in themselves.
Sadhana-Pañcakam
Sadhana-Pañcakam is a text written by Sri Adi Sankaracarya and consists of five verses. These five verses deal with the series of disciplines to be followed by every human being. A series of disciplines are prescribed, keeping two ends in mind – the first is to discover the goal of human life, and the second is the accomplishment of the human goal. In this way, the scriptural scheme of life is presented nicely by Sankaracarya in five compact and beautiful verses.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4)
Friday, May 23, 2025
8:00-9:00 pm ET Course Orientation and Introductory Satsang
Saturday/Sunday, May 24/25
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Bhagavad Gita 9.29 with Swamini Paraprajnanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Sadhana Panchakam with Swami Sachidanandaji
4:30-5:30 pm Bhagavad Gita 9.29 with Swamini Paraprajnanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A (teacher TBA)
Monday, May 26
7:00-7:30 am Guided Meditation with Swami Sachidanandaji
9:00-10:00 am Sadhana Panchakam with Swami Sachidanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Bhagavad Gita 9.29 with Swamini Paraprajnanandaji
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
