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SUMMARY:Sunday Talk: Correct Way of Seeing Things
DESCRIPTION:At Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)or join via Zoom for talk at 11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900\nTalk By Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nGuided Meditation by Robert Grant\n \nIn this Talk:\nVEDANTA asserts that the universe is not a separate entity but a mere appearance within the underlying universal Consciousness or Brahman. It is like the city reflected in a mirror and hence is not an independent reality. \nAppearance does not affect reality. We may see a building collapse reflected in a mirror\, but the mirror remains unaffected and undamaged. \nWhen we see correctly\, we no longer think of ourselves as the doer. We recognize we’re mere witnesses\, ultimately beyond the happenings in this world. We no longer identify with the body and mind\, and with the endless procession of emotions and thoughts arising in us. \nThe sages urge us to cultivate this correct vision\, the witness consciousness\, through the threefold exercise of Sravanam (listening)\, Mananam (reflection) and Nididhyasanam (contemplation). \n  \nGuided Meditation: Grounded as a Mountain \nTHROUGHOUT humanity’s history\, mountains have been sacred homes for mystics and yogis\, awe-inspiring\, rejuvenating havens for the world-weary. \nThrough this guided meditation\, we will seek to  be as still as a mountain\, to feel the steadiness\, strength\, and peace that  mountains embody \n’ \nLearn more in the talk this Sunday.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sunday-talk-preparation-for-meditation/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Evening: The Science of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall for MeditationOR From 7.30 pm join via  ZOOM (Link)\nGroup discussion led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. \nDiscussion Themes:\nSo many factors contribute to our happiness and general state of mind but given the fickleness of the external world\, inner happiness is our only reliable source for a steady path through life. Learn more in the regular discussions: \n\nVIDYAS – SUBJECTIVE MEDITATION: Vidyas are Vedantic meditation techniques leading to the knowledge of ultimate reality.  e.g. Dahara Vidya -Imagine a lotus in your heart and think of an empty space within the lotus. There is another space within this space; we are asked to imagine further that everything is contained in it. Meditating like this in that inner space\, we find consciousness.\nOBJECTIVE MEDITATION: Chanting Om: a timeless practice creating vibrating waves of peace within us that overwhelm the chattering of our mind. Worship of Stone Symbols: Vishnu\, Shiva\, Buddha etc\, helping to focus and concentrate the mind as we reflect on these ancient icons of strength and peace. Meditation on Natural Objects: The vast ocean\, the snow-capped majesty of the Himalayas – scenes of natural grandeur take us beyond our limited everyday world. We’ll explore these and other techniques in the discussion.\n6 BENEFITS OF MEDITATION:  \n\n\n\n\nPurifying Mind & Heart: How to free yourself from inner darkness.\nInsightful Wisdom: Studying the deeper truths of life.\nConnecting with the Source: A pause in your life to connect with a higher power.\nContentment & Unshakable Peace: No matter how wrong things are\, you can access an inner shrine of stillness.\nSense of Purpose & Meaning: On no longer feeling lost in life.\nIncreased Intuition: On pausing the overly analytical mind.\n\n\n\nTeachings \nJoin the Discussion \nDrawing on the book: Science of Happiness –According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana: a compilation of her talks given to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi in 2018 \nPravrajika Divyananandaprana is a nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Thousands view her talks on YouTube. \nOur discussions tap into the wisdom of major world faiths and thinkers relating them to our daily life. You’re welcome to share your insights\, experiences\, and doubts with the group. \nFor more details about us and our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: Website
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-evening-4/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Kali Puja Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, Goddess\, with what can your valour be compared? Where is there a form likeyours\, striking fear into enemies with its extreme beauty? A compassionate heart and severity in battleare seen only in you throughout all the three worlds. \nExcerpt from Devi Mahatmyam \n \nVedanta Hall open from 10.30 am. Function commences from 11 am\, also live via: Zoom Link 
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/kali-puja-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
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