- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
May 13 – July 29, 2024
The Bhagavad Gita: The Yoga Of Meditation
Jnaneshwari Chaitanya
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm 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 6 which teaches the most profound teachings about Meditation and leading a balanced, healthy life!
Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita is known as “Dhyana Yoga” or “The Yoga of Meditation.” This chapter delves into the profound practice of meditation and the qualities required for success in this spiritual discipline. It elucidates the path of meditation and self-discipline as crucial means to attain spiritual enlightenment and union with the Divine. It emphasizes the importance of controlling the mind, practicing detachment, and leading a balanced lifestyle to achieve inner peace and Self-realization.
Key Teachings:
- Importance of Meditation: Lord Krishna emphasizes the significance of meditation as a means to attain spiritual growth and union with the Divine. He describes meditation as a way to control the mind and senses, leading to inner peace and self-realization.
- Steadiness and Discipline: Krishna explains that meditation requires discipline and regular practice. It involves withdrawing the senses from external distractions and focusing the mind on the Divine within.
- Control of the Mind: The mind is depicted as both the friend and enemy of the self. Through meditation, one can control the mind and make it a powerful ally in the spiritual journey.
- Yogi’s Lifestyle: The ideal lifestyle of a yogi is described, which includes moderation in eating, sleeping, and recreation. A balanced and disciplined lifestyle supports the practice of meditation.
- Detachment and Equanimity: Krishna advises cultivating detachment towards material desires and possessions. By practicing detachment, one can attain inner peace and equanimity.
- Path of Meditation: The chapter elucidates the process of meditation, beginning with finding a quiet place, sitting in a comfortable posture, and focusing the mind on the Divine through steady concentration.
- Benefits of Meditation: Lord Krishna enumerates the numerous benefits of meditation, including inner joy, spiritual enlightenment, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
- Stages of Yoga: The chapter also touches upon the stages of yoga, from preliminary practices to the ultimate state of self-realization.
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 6, 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, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 4:00 – 5:30 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.