1st and 3rd Saturday Meditation Workshop with Swamini Agamananda ONLINE ONLY
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

2025 Two-Week Bhashyam Course with Swami Sakshatkrtananda
2025-07-09 20:00 - 2025-07-23 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
IN-PERSON ONLY (no live streaming)
This course will also not be recorded.
TOPICS:
Brhadãranyaka Upanishad 4.3, Jyotirbrahmana ~ Swami Sakshatkrtananda
Kena Upanishad with Bhashyam ~ Swami Muktatmananda
TEACHER:
REGISTRATION:
For in-person participation, you can register online HERE.
Or contact Karthik Ramagopal: avg.karthikr@gmail.com
ONLINE PARTICIPATION is not available for this course.
DESCRIPTION:
Brhadãranyaka Upanishad 4.3, Jyotirbrahmana
This section of the Upanishad has as its topic the jyoti, light, which illumines all of our thoughts and actions. It is framed by a dialogue between Sage Yajñavalkya and King Janaka in which Janaka begins by asking, “What serves as the light for a person?” The resulting discussion gradually increases in subtlety as Yajñavalkya discusses the three states of waking, dream, and deep sleep, and how the light of consciousness manifests in each state. Adi Shankara’s bhashyam here is a masterpiece.
Kena Upanishad with Bhashyam
Like all upanishads, Kena Upanishad is in the form of a dialog between teacher and student. Neither is named here, and therefore the name of the text is taken from the first question: kena isitam patati presitam manah?” Willed by whom or in whose presence does the mind land upon its objects?” This question sets the stage for an exploration of the witnessing consciousness behind the mind, which is famously referred to as the “eye of the eye” and the “ear of the ear.” Swami Muktatmananda will be unfolding this upanishad based upon the commentary of Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

COURSE SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (ET)
Wednesday, July 9
8:00-9:00 pm Orientation and Satsang with Swami Muktatmananda
Thursday, July 10
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Guru Purnima Puja and talks on YouTube
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Friday, July 11
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji

Saturday/Sunday ~ July 12/13
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Monday, July 14
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Tuesday, July 15
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Wednesday, July 16
7:15-8:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Thurs/Fri, July 17/18
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Saturday/Sunday ~ July 19/20
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Monday, July 21
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
4:00-5:00pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Tuesday, July 22
9:15-10:15 am Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30 pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Wednesday, July 23
9:15-10:15 am Kena Upanishad with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Brihadaranyaka Upanishad with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
12:00pm Gurudakshina
LOCATION:
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2025 Family Vedanta Course 1
2025-07-26 20:00 - 2025-08-01 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (no live streaming)
TOPICS and TEACHERS:
“Where is happiness?” with Swami Sakshatkrtananda
The second chapter of Taittiriya Upanishad, called the brahmanandavalli, includes a fascinating analysis of the degrees of experienced or reflected happiness, starting with human happiness and extending up to the happiness enjoyed by Brahmaji, the creator. It then tells how the wise person comes to understand the truth of the self as the very source of all happiness, thereby overcoming the sense of separation from the whole and becoming free from the sense of limitation. These classes will not be recorded or live-streamed.

Aparokshanubhuti, verses 126-144 with Swami Muktatmananda
Aparokshanubhuti is a prakarana-grantha, a treatise of Vedanta, which covers all aspects of Vedanta, beginning from the adhikari, one who is a fit student, to the jivanmukta, one who is liberated while living. In a continuation of the previous year’s course, Swamiji will discuss verses dealing with contemplation, samadhi, on the reality of the subject and object, and how the wise person should always carefully think of the imperceptible, the tangible, and this entire universe as being of the nature of consciousness, which is one’s own self.
Aparokshanubhuti Text
REGISTRATION:
For in-person participation, register online HERE.
or write to avg.karthikr@gmail.com
This course will not be available online.
SCHEDULE:
All Times Are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Saturday, July 26
8:00-8:15pm Orientation with Karthik Ramagopal
8:15-9:00pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday-Thursday, July 27 – July 31
9:15-10:15am Where Is Happiness? ~ Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Aparokshanubhuti ~ Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30pm Where Is Happiness? ~ Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Satsang Q&A (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday only)
8:00-9:00pm THURSDAY ONLY: Youth Learning Presentation Program
Friday, August 1
9:15-10:15am Aparokshanubhuti ~ Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm “Where Is Happiness?” ~ Swami SakshatkrtanandaJI
12:00pm Gurudakshina

2025 Family Vedanta Course 2
2025-08-02 20:00 - 2025-08-08 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (no live streaming)
TOPICS and TEACHERS:

Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtananda
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krsna presents two types of sadhana, two lifestyles dedicated to gaining self-knowledge, depending upon the individual’s mindset and maturity. The two choices are karma-yoga, a life of action and engagement while maintaining a proper attitude, and jñana-yoga, a life of withdrawal and contemplation. Swamiji will unfold the qualifications and implications of each lifestyle, and show how each can help one to gain the desired goal of moksa. These classes will not be recorded or live-streamed.

Vedanta-sara, topics 1 – 8 with Swami Muktatmananda
The text known as Vedanta-sara, authored by Sri Sadãnanda Yogindra Sarasvati, is a very popular introductory text of Vedanta.
In its six chapters, it covers all the main aspects of the teaching, including the qualifications of a student, the nature of superimposition and its removal, the views of competing schools of thought, the steps to self-realization, and the characteristics of jivan-mukti, liberation while living.
Swamiji will begin the text in this course with the first eight topics.

Vedanta-sara Text
REGISTRATION:
For in-person participation, register online HERE.
or write to avg.karthikr@gmail.com
This course will not be available online.
SCHEDULE:
All Times Are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Saturday, August 2, 2025
8:00-8:15pm Orientation with Karthik Ramagopal
8:15-9:00pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday, August 3
8:30-9:30 am Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
4:00-5:00 pm Vedanta-sara with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30pm Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
Monday-Thursday, August 4 – 7
9:15-10:15am Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Vedanta-sara with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30pm Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Satsang Q&A (Monday and Tuesday only)
8:00-9:00pm THURSDAY ONLY: Youth Presentation Program
Friday, August 8
9:15-10:15am Vedanta-sara with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Sadhana-dvayam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
12:00pm Gurudakshina

2025 Family Vedanta Course 3
2025-08-09 20:00 - 2025-08-15 12:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person Only (no live streaming)
TOPICS and TEACHERS:

Sadhana-Pañchakam with Swami Sakshatkrtananda
This short text of five (pañcha) verses was popularized by Pujya Swami Dayanandaji as an introductory text for students of Vedanta. Sadhana refers to the means of gaining readiness to receive the knowledge unfolded by Vedanta. The means consist of many steps, which are unfolded in this text. This text, although brief, presents the complete vision of Vedanta in beautiful and memorable verses. These classes will not be recorded or live-streamed.

Vedanta-sara, topics 9 – 15 with Swami Muktatmananda
The text known as Vedanta-sara, authored by Sri Sadãnanda Yogindra Sarasvati, is a very popular introductory text of Vedanta.
In its six chapters, it covers all the main aspects of the teaching, including the qualifications of a student, the nature of superimposition and its removal, the views of competing schools of thought, the steps to self-realization, and the characteristics of jivan-mukti, liberation while living.

Vedanta-sara Text
REGISTRATION:
For in-person participation, register online HERE.
or write to avg.karthikr@gmail.com
This course will not be available online.
SCHEDULE:
All Times Are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Saturday, August 9, 2025
8:00-8:15pm Orientation with Karthik Ramagopal
8:15-9:00pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday-Thursday, August 10 – 14
9:15-10:15am Sadhana-Pañchakam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Vedanta-sara with Swami Muktatmanandaji
5:30-6:30pm Sadhana-Pañchakam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
8:00-9:00pm Satsang Q&A (Monday and Tuesday only)
8:00-9:00pm THURSDAY ONLY: Youth Presentation Program
Friday, August 15
9:15-10:15am Sadhana-Pañchakam with Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji
11:15am-12:15pm Vedanta-sara with Swami Muktatmanandaji
12:15pm Gurudakshina

39th Anniversary Celebration of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (2025)
2025-08-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
PROGRAM PDF

9:25 a.m. Invocation – Priest Ganesan & Priest Shivaram
9:30 a.m. Music Concert
Smt. Sangeetha Swaminathan – Vocal
Kum. Sahana Vasudevan – Violin
Sri. Sriram Raman – Mridangam
10:20 a.m. Honoring Swamijis & Swaminis
10:25 a.m. Honoring Board of Directors
10:30 a.m. Books Release
10: 55 a.m. Address by Swami Sachidananda Ji
11:05 a.m. Address by Swami Muktatmananda Ji
11:15 a.m. Address by Swami Tadatmananda ji
11:25 a.m. Address by Swami Sakshatkrtananda Ji
1135 a.m. Treasurer’s Talk – Sri. Piyush Shah
11:45 a.m. Words of Appreciation – Sri. Karthik Ramagopal
11:55 a.m. Anniversary Address
Swami Tattvavidanada Ji -“Uplift the Self”
12:45 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Satsang (Q&A) with Swami Tattvavidananda Ji
Thank you for your participation & continued support
MC for Program – Ms. Bhargavi Ammu
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

2025 Ganesha Chaturthi Homa and Abhisheka
2025-08-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-person and Online
7:00 am to 8:30 am ET Ganapathy Homa at Homa Building
8:30 to 9:00 am ET Abhishekam to Ganapathy at the temple.

2025 Patrons' Complimentary Course
2025-08-29 19:30 - 2025-09-01 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
View on YouTube
Text of Drig Drishya Viveka
To register for in-person participation, CLICK HERE
NOTE: On-site accommodations are limited and reserved for Patron donors.
Questions? Contact avg.karthikr@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION:
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. This is a continuation of last year’s course.
Freedom from Mortality
with Swami Muktatmananda

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

All times are Eastern Time ET (UTC-4)
Friday, August 29, 2025
7:30 pm ET Orientation and Satsang with Karthik Ramagopal (GM) and Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Saturday, August 30
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
10:00-11:00 am Freedom from Mortality with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:00-5:00 pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday, August 31
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
10:00-11:00 am Freedom from Mortality with Swami Muktatmanandaji
4:00-5:00 pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
8:30-9:15 pm Youth Learning Presentation (in person only)
Monday, September 1
7:00-7:30 am ET Guided Meditation with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
9:00-10:00 amFreedom from Mortality with Swami Muktatmanandaji
11:00am-12:00pm Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
12:00 pm Guru Dakshina

2025 Two-Week Vedanta Course with Swami Tattvavidananda
2025-09-04 19:30 - 2025-09-18 11:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
COURSE BOOKLET PDF
Paid participants may send questions to be answered during satsang to:
arshavidyamedia@gmail.com
TOPICS:
Aparokshanubhuti (verse 13 onward)
Vishnu Sahasranama
TEACHER:
Swami Tattvavidananda
REGISTRATION:
For in-person participation, register HERE or contact avg.karthikr@gmail.com
For online participation, register HERE ($160)
DESCRIPTION:
Aparokshanubhuti
Aparoksanubhüti is a prakarano-grantha, a treatise of Vedanta, the study of which prepares 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 adhikari, one who is a fit student, to the jivan-mukta, one who is liberated while living. This course is a continuation of last year’s sessions.
Vishnu-sahasra-nama: Epitome of Vedanta
The namas in the Visuhn-sahasra-nama reveal the manifest form of Vishnu as an avatara, Vishnu as the cause of the world and as the world, and the essential nature of Vishnu, which is the truth of oneself. The first two are for worship, the third is for understanding. This course is a continuation of last year’s sessions.
SCHEDULE:
All times are Eastern Time (UTC-4)
Thursday, September 4, 2025
7:30-8:30 pm ET Orientation and Satsang Q&A
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 5-6
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Aparokshanubhuti class
4:30-5:30 pm Aparokshanubhuti class
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A
Sunday, Sept. 7
7:00-7:25 am ET Guided Meditation
10:00-11:00 am Bhagavad Gita (1st Sunday Class 1)
11:25am-12:25 pm Bhagavad Gita (1st Sunday Class 2)
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 8-11
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Aparokshanubhuti class
4:30-5:30 pm Vishnu Sahasranama Verse 9 (0075 onward) Class
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A

Friday, Sept. 12
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Aparokshanubhuti class
No evening class or satsang
Saturday-Wednesday, Sept. 12-17
7:00-8:15 am ET Guided Meditation and Aparokshanubhuti class
4:30-5:30 pm Aparokshanubhuti class
7:30-8:30 pm Satsang Q&A
Thursday, Sept. 18
7:00-7:25 am ET Guided Meditation
10:30-11:30 am Aparokshanubhuti class
11:30 am Guru Dakshina
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
651 Route 115
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

10th Aradhana Day Commemoration of Pujya Swami Dayananda and Swami Pratyagbodhananda 2025
2025-09-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
10th Aradhana Day of Pujya Swami Dayananda, 5th Aradhana Day of Swami Pratyagbodhananda
PROGRAM:
Sphatikalinga Abhisheka
Upanishad Parayanna
Talk by Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Afternoon Aarati
Followed by Lunch
View on YouTube
No registration required for in-person attendance.

2025 Five-Day Vedanta Course
2025-10-01 19:30 - 2025-10-05 12:30 | Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353, United States
In-Person and Online
COURSE BOOKLET
TOPIC: Hastamalakiyam
TEACHER: Swami Advayatmananda
View on YouTube

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

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. ✨

YouTube Link

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 | 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
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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

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
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