Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

Pradosham Abhisheka, Puja and Arati
2027-01-20 17:15 - 18:45, 2027-01-05 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-12-21 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-12-06 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-11-22 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-11-06 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-10-23 17:15 - 18:45, 2026-10-08 17:15 - 18:45 (America/New_York) and 16 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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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 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
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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

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
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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 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 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 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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