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October 27   – January 12, 2026

The Yoga Of Divine Love

Chapter 12 Of The Bhagavad Gita

Jnaneshwari Chaitanya

12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm ET

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Chapter 12 presents the path of Bhakti, or divine love, as a direct means to union with the Supreme. Here, Lord Krishna explains the qualities of a true devotee, the different approaches to worship, and the spirit of surrender that leads to peace and fulfillment. This chapter is practical, deeply inspiring, and full of compassion, showing how love for God can uplift and liberate the soul.

This teaching is not merely philosophy, but a living practice—accessible to all seekers regardless of background. Through Chapter 12, Krishna reveals how devotion transforms the heart, dissolves ego, and brings the highest joy of closeness with the Divine

What You Will Learn

This course will guide students through the verses of Chapter 12, with a focus on: 

  • The Nature of Bhakti:  Understand why Krishna extols devotion as the most direct and universal path to God.

  • The Devotee’s Qualities: Explore the virtues of the true bhakta—humility, compassion, steadiness, forgiveness, and unwavering faith.

  • Paths of Worship: Learn about different approaches—worship of the formless, worship of the personal Lord, and gradual paths of discipline—each leading toward devotion.

  • The Practice of Surrender: Discover how offering all actions and outcomes to God leads to freedom and inner peace.

  • Divine Love as the Highest Yoga: Contemplate why love, expressed through service and surrender, is considered the ultimate uniting force between soul and Supreme.

  • Practical Insights for Daily Life: Krishna’s teachings can transform relationships, work, and spiritual practice with the light of devotion.

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Why Take This Course?

This course is a loving, traditional study of one of the most inspiring chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. With depth and clarity, your teacher will bring Krishna’s message alive, revealing how its timeless wisdom continues to guide seekers on the path of devotion today.

Whether you are a dedicated student of the Gita, a seeker of truth, or one longing to deepen the devotional dimension of your practice, this course will not only expand your understanding of Bhakti Yoga but also nurture your heart, guiding you toward love, surrender, and inner peace.

What People Are Saying About Jnaneshwari Chaitanya...

"I have been studying the Bhagavad Gita with Jnaneshwari continuously in a small group setting for the past 2 years and it has been a transformative life experience for me. I am able to have more control of my emotions, feel less anxious about life, am less judgmental, and fully trust that all that happens to me is for my growth ultimately. The sublime teachings taught with repetition from week to week allows me to learn drop by drop, and Jnaneshwari makes it so enjoyable. Each week the class engages in a 90 minute discourse where we are free to ask as many questions as necessary to understand the language of the text. I have also learned that the study happens over time and each week’s teaching builds on the previous week. Patience, humility, understanding, forgiveness self and others, self-control, and trust are some of the virtues that have been improved in my life over the past 2 years. I look forward to this precious time weekly with my classmates new and old"
- Maya F.
"Thanks to her excellent instruction style and depth of teaching, I am happy to say that I now am in my fourth Bhagavad Gita class with Jnaneshwari Chaitanya and looking forward to the next. She brings a shining enthusiasm and extensive knowledge to every class. Even though I started in the middle of the Gita discourses, a very helpful overview was provided so that I never felt lost or confused. "
- Leslie S.
"I absolutely love Gita's course by Jnaneswari Chaitanya. Can't wait every Monday to hear her teaching. Her voice is so calming, when you listen to her, you feel like a reborn. My first course led by her was in February after I found an advertisement for the ashram on Instagram. 6 weeks later I was 100% sure that I would love to participate in the next course. And here I am : more peaceful, caring and loving woman on her spiritual path surrounded by great teachers as Jnaneshwari! Thank you! "
- Nelly M.
"I completed my yoga teachers training in 2000 at the Ashram in Bahamas and although the Bhagavad Gita was part of the curriculum, I can honestly say I didn't really understand or appreciate it. As life got more complex and and the world seemed increasingly fragile I felt drawn to spiritual teachings that could offer some explanation of our true purpose here, along with tools to separate things that are important from those which are not. I enrolled in the online course taught by Jnaneshwari Chaitanya , which explores the Gita, in-depth, chapter by chapter. Jnaneshwari is a compassionate teacher who can explain complex ideas clearly and at a pace that allows for a deep understanding of the concepts. It still amazes me that words that were written over five thousand years ago can help make sense of the struggles that the world currently faces, while giving us a blueprint for keeping our own equilibrium. Although it would be lovely to be able to be at the Ashram, the online course allows for a weekly "visit" without all the travel that a trip would entail. I highly recommend this course taught by Jnaneshwari."
- Sheila M.

Additional Information:

Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Mondays, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17,  24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025, Jan 5 & 12 , 2026  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.

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