- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
November 25, 2024 – February 10, 2025
Bhagavad Gita: The Yoga Of The Imperishable Brahman
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm ET
If you wish to encounter the most profound, sublime, and soul-stirring spiritual truths, this is the course for you!
“ In the whole world literature there is no book so elevating and inspiring as the Gita. It is an inexhaustible spiritual treasure. It is an ocean of knowledge. It is a universal scripture for people of all temperaments and for all times.”
~ Swami Sivananda
One of the most inspiring books in the world, the Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, which took place about 5,300 years ago. This dialog is a universal gospel that appeals to all irrespective of age, race, or religion. It has a universality that embraces every aspect of human life and which suits and elevates every stage of human development. Millions of people around the world study the Gita and daily find solace, meaning and inner peace through the teachings contained in it. Begin your study and enjoy the benefits!
This inspiring course will focus on chapter eight which teaches the most profound teachings about the eternal nature of the Soul, the imperishable Brahman, and the path to attaining liberation through unwavering devotion and mindfulness at the time of death.
Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita is known as “Akshara Brahman” or “The Yoga of The Imperishable Brahman”. This chapter focuses on the nature of the eternal soul, the imperishable Brahman, and the path to liberation. Krishna explains to Arjuna that the material world is transient, but the soul is eternal and indestructible. He describes how those who focus their minds on the Supreme at the time of death can attain liberation. Krishna also outlines two paths for souls after death: one that leads to liberation and union with the Divine, and another that leads back to the cycle of rebirth. These teachings provide guidance on how to live a life of spiritual discipline, leading to liberation from the cycle of birth and death and union with the eternal Divine
Key Teachings
Eternal nature of the soul:
The soul (Atman) is eternal and indestructible, transcending the physical body, which is perishable. While the body undergoes birth and death, the soul remains unchanged, existing beyond the material world.
Krishna explains the critical importance of one’s mental state at the moment of death. If one can focus on the Supreme Being in their final moments, they can transcend the cycle of reincarnation and achieve liberation. This emphasizes the need for consistent spiritual practice throughout life to ensure a spiritually aligned consciousness at the time of death.
Liberation (moksha) is possible for those who are fully devoted to the Supreme and who maintain a steady awareness of God throughout life, especially during death. Krishna teaches that devotion, faith, and constant remembrance of the Divine are key to breaking free from the cycle of birth and death.
- The path of light (Shukla Gati), for those who have practiced spiritual discipline and devotion, leading to liberation and union with the Divine.
- The path of darkness (Krishna Gati), for those still attached to worldly desires, leading to rebirth and further entanglement in the material world.
The chapter stresses the importance of consistent spiritual practice and unwavering devotion to the Divine. Through meditation, chanting, and acts of devotion, one can detach from worldly attachments and focus on the eternal truth, paving the way for liberation.
Join this course and learn how to apply the teachings in your daily life!! With over twenty years of ashram life and teaching experience, Jnaneshwari Chaitanya will guide you through the teaching of this sacred text with clarity, love, and enthusiasm. Before starting the immersion into chapter 8, an introduction will be provided so that everyone can move forward together!
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Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Mondays, November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET.
This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.
For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.
It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recordings.
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
- Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device. For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
- Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya is a senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. She joined the Sivananda organization in 2001 and was initiated into Brahmacharya in 2016.
An experienced and devoted practitioner of Yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, she regularly teaches Yoga and Vedanta in the ashram programs and the Bhagavad Gita in Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses. Jnaneshwari Chaitanya is known for her clear and pure way of communicating yogic knowledge and its application in daily life.