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SUMMARY:Fearless Living Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fear is one of the base emotions of four primitive fountains – food\, sleep\, procreation and self-preservation. \nDuring this in-ashram retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn to examine our fears\, thoughts and actions and their source. With proper understanding and regulation\, the program will guide ways to living with clarity\, faith and courage. \nLiving fearlessly introduces one to always remain in spiritual delight.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/fearless-living-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230416T090000
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga Retreat: From Movement to Stillness
DESCRIPTION:The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices\, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice\, which includes centering\, correct breathing\, breath-awareness\, stretching sequences\, joints & glands movements\, asanas\, subtle-body relaxations\, pranayamas\, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the body correctly\, but also on experiencing what is happening within. Asanas are performed with reverence and gentleness in the mind\, moving from outside inwards. \nHatha Yoga\, as taught within the Himalayan Tradition is understood as “a continuum” involving all the eight limbs of Raja yoga\, especially Ahimsa.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/hatha-yoga-retreat-from-movement-to-stillness-2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Hatha Yoga,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230506T180000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230507T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230512T120000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Bhagavad-Gita: Chapter One
DESCRIPTION:Times of despair prod us into enquiry and can be our stepping stones on the path of divinity. \nIt was in such a state of anguish that Arjuna faced on the battleground when he turned to Lord Krishna for guidance. The first chapter of the Bhagavad-gita is titled Arjuna Vishada Yoga\, the yoga of Arjuna’s despondency and sorrow. In a state of confusion and dejection\, Arjuna the mightiest warrior of his times sinks into grief and depression\, and casts his bow and arrow aside. Sri Krishna as his charioteer imparts the teaching of the Bhagavad-gita to bring Arjuna out of the deluded state. \nThe Bhagavad-gita is a condensed essence of wisdom of the Upanishads. The first chapter provides the foundation for this major text as a starting point of the enquiry of a seeker. Many readers pay less attention to the first chapter. However\, it provides valuable insights into human personality. It introduces the characters\, the participants in the war and their symbolic personalities that open up many psychological and philosophical lessons. \nIn this residential retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will attempt to study the Bhagavad-gita through a disciplined process of Study-Contemplation and Implementation (Shravana-Manana and Nidhidhyasana).
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/bhagavad-gita-reflections-from-chapter-1/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Bhagavad Gita,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230507T180000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230513T190000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230514T180000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230520T190000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230521T190000
DTSTAMP:20230326T070610Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-21/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230527T190000
DTSTAMP:20230326T070610Z
CREATED:20230326T070609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T070610Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230528T190000
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SUMMARY:Contemplations on Hastamalaka Stotram
DESCRIPTION:When Sri Adi Sankaracharya enquires from a boy: ‘Who are you\, my child?’ The response of the boy came to be revered as ‘Hastamalaka-stotram’. Composed by Hastāmalaka Acharya\, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya\, the Hastāmalaka Stotraṁ is a short Vedāntic text of twelve verses that succinctly reveal the Knowledge of the Self. The greatness of this composition can be gauged by the fact that Sri Adi Sankaracharya himself wrote a commentary on it. It is extraordinary that the master of masters would compose commentary upon the work of his young student. This indicates\, not only the greatness of Hastamalaka’s verses\, but also the magnanimity of the Guru\, Adi Sankaracharya. \nSince\, to this young boy the knowledge of Atma-vidya was as clear as ‘a gooseberry’ (amalaka) kept on one’s palm (hasta)\, Acharya Sankara named him ‘Hastamalaka’\, and he became famous as one of the four renowned disciples of the Acharya. Hastamalaka Stotram is a contemplative text\, born of direct experience and is therefore profound in content and is truly a text for deep reflection and meditation. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will contemplate upon this beautiful and rich text of Vedanta\, and try to learn ways of applying this knowledge in our daily life. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 6 May 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 8 sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 6 – 28 May\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 5 May\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/contemplations-on-hastamalaka-stotram/2023-05-28/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230616T120000
DTSTAMP:20230326T070304Z
CREATED:20230311T064440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T070304Z
UID:10000298-1686474000-1686916800@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Life: A Sacred Journey Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Innately all human beings know that life has a higher purpose\, even though they may argue and create philosophies that maintain that life is aimless or an accidental phenomenon in an infinite universe\, and thereby nourish and strengthen an inner emptiness and discontentment. \nWe tend to project that unhelpful and unhealthy interior state into our daily lives and begin to try to fulfil that sentiment of absence looking for completion from the objects and comforts of the world – mostly through our relations and possessions – or even in all kinds of vices\, which eventually leads us to even more misery and sorrow. But the paradox is that\, despite all of it\, we remain attached to the transitory little pleasures. Without realizing what could give us eternal happiness\, we keep on going gathering things and renewing relations\, and thereby intensifying our bondage and attachment to them. This dependency on the worldly objects for pleasure leads to a very deep-rooted fear of death – the fear of losing all these material things. \n“In one way or another everyone strives for happiness\, calmness\, and peace of heart and mind.” \nThe Ancient Sages\, through the transmission of the perennial wisdom revealed to them\, especially in the Upanishads\, have showed us that the way to dispel the darkness of confusion and ignorance from our mind is by learning how to think properly in order to discriminate between what is the Absolute Reality and what is Its temporal manifestation\, which is subjected to change\, death and decay. \nSwami Rama also stated in the Introduction of the book on same title:\n“To understand death\, a person must try to understand the purpose of life and the relationship between life and death. The two are partners\, each providing a context for the other. Death is not a period\, but merely a pause on a long journey. When life and death are accepted as having real meaning and purpose\, and death is understood and accepted as part of the human journey\, then the fear of death disappears\, and life can be lived fully.”  \nBy thinking properly and correcting our understanding we can live a life purposefully and experience the transition period gracefully. In this residential retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will make an attempt to understand the purpose of our life\, and how to move forward towards our purpose in life.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/life-a-sacred-journey-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230618T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20230330T122253Z
CREATED:20230330T122252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T122253Z
UID:10000327-1687078800-1687381200@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:What is Yoga? International Yoga Day (IYD) Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices\, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice\, which includes centering\, correct breathing\, breath-awareness\, stretching sequences\, joints & glands movements\, asanas\, subtle-body relaxations\, pranayamas\, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the body correctly\, but also on experiencing what is happening within. Asanas are performed with reverence and gentleness in the mind\, moving from outside inwards. \nHatha Yoga\, as taught within the Himalayan Tradition is understood as “a continuum” involving all the eight limbs of Raja yoga\, especially Ahimsa. \n\nAs our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, \n“What is this yoga? What is it? What are the signs of one practicing yoga? \nOn the very first sutra of the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali\, Vyasa\, the first and foremost sage commentator\, defines: \nYogah samadhih\nYoga [means] samadhi. \n‘Yogah samadhih’ is also in the logo of our organization AHYMSIN – the Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International – with headquarters at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. \nThe most authentic ancient text of yoga speaks of it in these terms. \nThe most authentic ancient text of Ayurveda\, Charaka-samhita\, states: \nYogo moksha-pravartakah\nYoga is that which impels and grants spiritual liberation (moksha) \nSharira-sthana 1.137” \nThis International Yoga Day (IYD)\, let us try to understand what truly and traditionally yoga is\, beyond the asanas\, as it is now popularly understood.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/what-is-yoga-international-yoga-day-iyd-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Special Retreats,Hatha Yoga,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230704
DTSTAMP:20230322T054121Z
CREATED:20230315T043156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T054121Z
UID:10000299-1687651200-1688428799@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Retreat
DESCRIPTION:ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।\nगुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः \nOm gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ\,\nguruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ. \nOm. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru who is Brahmā\, the Creator\, Viṣṇu\, the Maintainer\, and Śiva\, the Great Lord through whom all things return to their origin. To that Guru who is the direct experience of Brahman\, salutations. \n“This day\, the day of Guru Purnima is considered to be the holiest day for the students of life; for those that have been treading the path of light; for those aspiring to attain enlightenment in this lifetime. They remember this day and celebrate it by becoming aware the purpose of life is to attain enlightenment; the state of mind\, internal state\, that makes one free from all pains and miseries.” – Swami Rama \nOn the sacred occasion of the Guru Purnima\, a 9-day celebration is held annually at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) Ashram in Rishikesh. This includes akhanda-patha (24-hour non-stop recitation) of the Guru-Gita\, the Song to the Guru\, preceding the Guru Purnima Day. The akhanda-patha of the Guru-Gita is offered both at the SRSG and the Sadhana Mandir Ashram by 11 Pandits each.  This special celebration is a reminder for us to pay our homage to the Guru Lineage that has bestowed upon us the great blessings of mantra\, meditation\, initiation and the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. This way we also recommit ourselves to our practices. \nThis year\, the Guru Purnima is celebrated on 3 July\, 2023. The Guru Purnima Retreat will be organised at SRSG from 25 June – 3 July 2023.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/guru-purnima-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230702T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230707T120000
DTSTAMP:20230504T051843Z
CREATED:20220414T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T051843Z
UID:10000184-1688288400-1688731200@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Guru Disciple Relationship
DESCRIPTION:ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।\nगुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥१॥ \nOm Om Om gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ\,\nguruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ. (1) \nOm\, Om\, Om. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru who is Brahmā\, the Creator\, Viṣṇu\, the Maintainer\, and Śiva\, the Great Lord through whom all things return to their origin. To that Guru who is the direct experience of Brahman\, salutations. \nOn the sacred occasion of the Guru Purnima (July 3rd) and awaiting for our beloved Swami Veda Bharati’s Mahasamadhi (July 14th)\, let us get together to delve deeper into the meaning of the Guru Prayer and the sacred relationship between a Guru and a disciple with Rabindra Sahu.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/guru-disciple-relationship-2023-07-02/2023-07-02/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTSTAMP:20230326T071818Z
CREATED:20230322T071947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T071818Z
UID:10000301-1688947200-1689379199@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Mahasamadhi Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On the sacred day of 14 July 2015\, our beloved Swami Veda Bharati left his physical body and entered Mahasamadhi. \n\n“We gather as a celebration on the anniversary of our beloved Swami Veda’s samadhi. Here\, we are not adoring the physical body which was placed in this space a few years ago; we are present to embrace the subtlety of his example\, the beauty of his teaching\, and faith in his mandate – ‘share with the world the pure form of meditation and only initiate into the same.’” – Swami Ritavan Bharati \nEvery year\, we celebrate our dear Swamiji’s Mahasamadhi Anniversary by gathering together at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) Ashram in Rishikesh\, India. This includes a 5-day long yajna with the Guru-Gayatri Mantra with 12 priests. \n\nअखण्डमण्डलाकारं व्याप्तं येन चराचरम्।\nतत्पदं दर्शितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥ \nakhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāraṁ vyāptaṁ yena carācaram\,\ntat-padaṁ darśitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ.  \n(Which) pervades the entire unbroken form of the circle (of creation)\, moving and unmoving. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru through whom that state was revealed (to me)\, salutations. \nॐ तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥ \nOm Bhur Bhuvah Svah\nTat savitur varenyam\nBhargo devasya dhimahi\nDhiyo yo nah prachodayat. \nOm. In Earth\, Sky and Heaven\, I do meditate on\, and sustain in myself\, the beautiful brilliance of God who shines in the splendor of the sun.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/mahasamadhi-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230722T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230722T190000
DTSTAMP:20230713T064309Z
CREATED:20230330T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T064309Z
UID:10000328-1690048800-1690052400@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-07-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230723T190000
DTSTAMP:20230713T064309Z
CREATED:20230330T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T064309Z
UID:10000329-1690135200-1690138800@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-07-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230729T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230729T190000
DTSTAMP:20230713T064309Z
CREATED:20230330T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T064309Z
UID:10000330-1690653600-1690657200@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-07-29/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230730T190000
DTSTAMP:20230713T064309Z
CREATED:20230330T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T064309Z
UID:10000331-1690740000-1690743600@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-07-30/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTSTAMP:20230322T053717Z
CREATED:20230203T070619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T053717Z
UID:10000291-1691020800-1691711999@www.ahymsin.org
SUMMARY:Family Yoga Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:For the past three years\, members of the European Sangha within the Himalayan Yoga Tradition have been preparing something very special. A small group of the AHYMSIN family has organized the first ever European Family Yoga Summer Camp\, which will take place in Greece\, near Athens Airport\, from August 3rd to August 10th\, 2023. \n \n  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to learn Yoga in Himalayan tradition while at the same time doing fun sea activities\, going for camping & sightseeing\, indulging in Art & crafts and attending evening programs especially designed for the whole family. \nHere is a link to the website\, where you can find the invitation to the event\, the extended letter and the registration form with all the details. We invite you to Join us for a joyful and unforgettable week with your family\, in 10 acres of forested area located only 3 min. from the sea side. \nFor any further queries you may contact Sofia Foetina (+30 6937122768). \n\nEditor’s Note:\nSofia Foetina from Greece is a mantra initiator within the Himalayan Tradition\, and a member of the AHYMSIN Spiritual Committee. She has been teaching yoga meditation to young kids and families for past many years\, and has also taught during the Family and Children’s Retreats at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh\, India. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/family-yoga-summer-camp/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Special Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230805T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230805T190000
DTSTAMP:20230713T064309Z
CREATED:20230330T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T064309Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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SUMMARY:Art of Spiritual Learning
DESCRIPTION:The path of spiritual learning is a journey from the external to the internal. From information to knowldege and from knowledge to experience leading to realization. We find in Vedanta the 3 steps of learning; Śravaṇa (listening) is the first step in the process of learning. It involves active and focused listening to the teachings of a Guru. Manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) is the second step and involves reflecting on what has been learned and clearing any doubts that may arise. Nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) is the final step and involves meditating on what has been learned and integrating it into one’s life. \nIn these special online study with Rabindra Sahu\, we will learn this ancient art of spiritual learning. \nAs our Master Swami Veda Bharati would often remind us that it is not possible to put a price on the teachings received\, there is no course fee for this course. Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram. \nTeacher: Rabindra Sahu\nBegins: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)\nThe 6 sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from 22 July – 6 Aug\, 2023.\nKindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.\nMedium: Online through Zoom\nRequest: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 6 sessions\, as the topics are progressive and systematic.\nLast Date for Registration: 21 July\, 2023 (Friday)\nFor Registrations/Inquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/art-of-spiritual-learning/2023-08-06/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Online Satsang,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Prakarana Grantha
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230813T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230818T120000
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga Retreat: From Movement to Stillness
DESCRIPTION:The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices\, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice\, which includes centering\, correct breathing\, breath-awareness\, stretching sequences\, joints & glands movements\, asanas\, subtle-body relaxations\, pranayamas\, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the body correctly\, but also on experiencing what is happening within. Asanas are performed with reverence and gentleness in the mind\, moving from outside inwards. \nHatha Yoga\, as taught within the Himalayan Tradition is understood as “a continuum” involving all the eight limbs of Raja yoga\, especially Ahimsa.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/hatha-yoga-retreat-from-movement-to-stillness-2/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Hatha Yoga,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTSTAMP:20231004T061104Z
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SUMMARY:Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
DESCRIPTION:During the sacred days of Navaratri (the nine nights)\, we will have Devi-Puja with akhanda (24 hours non-stop) recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama (Thousand Names of Divine Mother). One may come and join the daily morning and evening pujas\, join the recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama. Twelve priests preside over the pujas and the recitations\, which are offered both at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama and Sadhana Mandir Ashram. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, “These events are charged with special spiritual energy and a very special time to renew your silence and sadhana.” \nIn this special retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will be learning about the principles of the Divine Feminine within the Nature and the entire Universe around us. Swamiji has also reminded us “to bring the feminine kindness\, compassion\, motherliness among all of us. This has nothing to do with the gender of the person undertaking the observance but rather it is for the enhancement of the motherliness in all of us.” \nWe will thereby learn how can we cultivate these divine feminine qualities within ourselves. All the participants will also get an opportunity to practice recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/navaratri-retreat-cultivating-the-divine-feminine/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231103T120000
DTSTAMP:20230322T054326Z
CREATED:20220412T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T054326Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing a Path
DESCRIPTION:Sharing the essential wisdom and living practices of yoga’s major paths: Jnana Yoga\, Bhakti Yoga\, Karma Yoga\, Raja Yoga\, etc. \nIn today’s modern times\, we have done so much research on matter\, mind\, and energy\, yet we have not discovered the ways and methods of attaining happiness and loving others selflessly. The search for truth alone thus provides a ray of hope for the individual and for humanity as a whole. \nThis in-person retreat with Rabindra Sahu offers a glimpse into some of the paths of yoga so that we are able to choose the one path that is most appropriate for our own personal spiritual journey.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/choosing-a-path/2023-10-29/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20230527T093757Z
CREATED:20230402T111147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T093757Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Salutations as Worship
DESCRIPTION:The practice of Surya Namaskara consists of a succession of twenty four Hatha Yoga postures done in a smooth flow according to a specific progression.  Since it came into manifestation\, this practice has been closely associated with the attitude of devotion and worship and can be experienced as a form of prayer involving movement and full body awareness. \nIn this seminar with Pandit Priyadarshan (Pierre Lefebvre)\, we will learn the basic postures constituting the sequence of the Solar Salutation as taught in traditional Hatha Yoga according to the Himalayan Tradition.  We will also highlight the different directions in which we can bring our practice\, as well as how to bring the element of devotion\, worship and bhakti into our daily practice of Surya Namaskara.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/sun-salutations-as-worship/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Hatha Yoga,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20240329T135445Z
CREATED:20231025T115311Z
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SUMMARY:Preparatory Practices of Yoga Nidra
DESCRIPTION:Read More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/preparatory-practices-of-yoga-nidra/2024-01-14/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Yoga Nidra,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240211T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240217T120000
DTSTAMP:20240122T150243Z
CREATED:20230402T115115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T150243Z
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SUMMARY:Intensive Meditation Retreat with Swami Ritavan Bharati
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Meditation Identifies You as a Spiritual Seeker \nThese things are absolutely necessary to be a spiritual seeker: \n\n\n\nto be ever wakeful and constantly aware of realizing one’s aim.\nto be careful about the right use of time.\nto make the right use of every situation and circumstance in life.\nto regulate the breath to easily attain control of the modifications of the mind.\nto establish control and mastery over oneself and attain a state of equanimity.\n\n\n\nSummary:  One who does not follow the path of yoga but instead seeks to enjoy the fruits of his actions is subject to birth and death. It is as though he is born and dies without any purpose. \nThe purpose of life and the purpose of yoga is to lead you within to the highest state of tranquillity\, wisdom\, and bliss\, in which you remain fully conscious and aware of reality\, and one’s true nature. Yoga teaches you how to see within. If you remain an outsider\, your mind will continue to be influenced by the senses and ego’s desires and you will not understand why you have come to this world. \nThe main thing that one should learn in life is self-observation. If we want to understand ourselves\, we can analyse our personality by understanding our habit patterns. When we remain vigilant and consciously aware of every action we perform\, we realize that our actions arise from our unconscious mind. All thoughts\, sensations\, associations\, and desires arise from the subtle levels of our unconscious mind where we store impressions. You know them when they come to the conscious level but you are not observing and discerning the force of their patterns that lead to disturbance. \nWhen you apply self-observation and slowly learn the art of self-control through yoga’s introspective methods of meditation you first\, learn to relax\, and withdraw your senses voluntarily from the world of disturbance. When memories arise\, you simply observe and maintain the witness. What you observe are the suppressions and repressions that come forward. These deep mental impressions called samskaras come forward and disturb you because they reflect your unfulfilled desires and attachments. You are observing yourself through this identity with your mental states. \nOnly a profound method of meditation can help you to purify the ego. A purified ego does not create barriers\, conflicts\, or any disturbance. By practicing diligently\, you learn to coordinate actions\, speech\, and thinking to skilfully communicate and interact with others becoming selfless. But you will not realize the Truth unless you surrender your ego to the higher Self.   Only after rising above egocentric awareness\, can one find the universe within. Only then will you have the capacity to love all and exclude none. \nTo achieve a state of mental purity you will have to cultivate smriti – mindfulness and discrimination. The first step is to become aware of your thoughts. Through constant awareness\, you can learn to discriminate between pure and impure thoughts\, based on whether they lead to greater freedom or greater bondage. You are what you are because of the way you think\, feel\, and understand. It is not helpful to have animosity toward others or to imagine negative things which only lead to bondage. You are bound by the ropes of karma because karma is of your own making. What we experience today is the result of what we have created in our past\, and so too\, is our future of our own making. \nFreedom from karma is to be attained only when one passes beyond the limitations of mind to the highest state of superconscious known as tranquillity or samadhi. From this state alone\, achieved through the practice of meditation\, the seeker of Truth receives the intuitive awareness of the Supreme Self and passes through realization into freedom. It is the freedom of performing action selflessly as genuine love that reveals the purpose of life. \nMeditation has four phases. In the first stage of meditation\, there is still an awareness of the differentiation of concrete things. In the second\, there is an enjoyment and comprehension of universal oneness. In the third stage\, there is a realization of individual self (atman). The first three stages are “with seed”– that is; there is some subject and object in one’s awareness. When this fourth state of union\, samadhi “without seed” the revelation of essence alone remains. In this fourth state\, turiya\, the mind is left behind\, completely dissolved in the Self. \nOf course\, in the beginning\, you have to use the mind and make it one-pointed so that it does not dissipate and distract you from the work that you are doing. But later on\, the involvement of mind is not present in selfish desires and attachments to the fruits of one’s actions. As long as you are within the field and state of mind\, you are not in samadhi. When you are in samadhi you have gone beyond the domain of mind\, and when you have attained Turiya\, then you have achieved mastery\, and this mastery is your liberation.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/intensive-meditation-retreat-with-swami-ritavan-bharati/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240218T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20231202T172138Z
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SUMMARY:Sadhana Panchakam: 40 Steps towards Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Towards the end of his life\, the disciples of Sri Adi Sankaracharya requested him to give them a summary of his approach towards spiritual life. It is then that he composed a short text containing only 5 verses – the Sadhana Panchakam.  \nThe text contains 40 instructions\, furthering one’s journey on the path to liberating oneself. It goes beyond any philosophical engagements and offers practical means into the very essence of Sadhana at every stage of one’s spiritual life. For this reason\, Sadhana Panchakam is also known as the Upadesha Pancharatnam\, meaning the “Five precious gems of advice or teaching”. \nThese 40 instructions are presented in a systematic and sequential manner. Thus\, it is also known by a third name\, Sopana Arohana Nyaya\, which means “A logical climbing ladder in Sadhana”. \nThe present study and reflections with Rabindra Sahu on the instructions given by Adi Sankaracharya may significantly help us all in gaining clarity on our spiritual practice.
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/sadhana-panchakam-40-steps-towards-liberation/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures,Ashram Events,Prakarana Grantha
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