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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\nNIRVANASHATAKAM: •We reflect on the famous hymn Nirvanashatakam\, the classic verse on non-duality\, providing essential insights into our path to meditation: ‘I am not the mind\, intellect\, ego or the memory; I am not the ears\, the tongue\, the skin\, the nose or the eyes. I am not the space\, not earth\, not fire\, water or wind. I am the form of consciousness and bliss. I am the eternal Shiva.’\nThe Great Sayings: We study the Mahavakyas – great sayings from the Upanishads that declare our body\, mind and soul\, our comings and goings\, our births and rebirths\, are ultimately just a dream. We are ever-free.\nCapturing our True Essence: We learn about Vidyas (archetypes leading to a knowledge of ultimate reality) and other techniques to enhance our concentration and focus. \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:Bhagavad Gita Class/ Discussion
DESCRIPTION:From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall for Meditation\nOR From 7.30 pm join via    ZOOM (Link)\n\nGroup discussion led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. \nStudy of Chapter 17 Continues: Three Kinds of Faith:Verses 11 – 15\nDiscussion Themes:  \n\n\nTYPES OF WORSHIP: For some people worship and prayers are reduced to a bargaining exercise with the Gods. Promising to be good\, they pray to pass that exam\, to get that job\, to win that heart\, to gain that wealth. \nA legendary prayer\, dripping in calculation\, requests God to bless us that they we may ‘eat well from golden plates with our grandchildren’. Eating well means that into their old age they have good health. Grandchildren mean their children are happily married\, that the family lineage continues\, and the gold plates ensure there is prosperity\, too! Then again\, some make a great show of their piety through pompous\, public displays of their worship. The superior form of worship\, the Gita declares\, is that which is performed seeking nothing more than peace and devotion.   \n\n\nGOOD SPEECH: How careful we must be when we speak. Words are powerful. Our words can live on in the minds and emotions of our family\, friends and workmates. The quality – and quantity too – of our words reveal to others what type of mind and personality we have. The Gita advocates that we should only speak what is true\, but avoid speaking a harsh truth. Often silence is better than speech! \n\n\nLearn more in the Discussion \nBhagavad Gita: \nWe’re exploring a spiritual classic that’s enriched cultures throughout Asia over the centuries and inspired leading figures in modern times from Mohandas Gandhi\, Albert Einstein\, Carl Jung\, and Aldous Huxley to astronaut Sunita Williams who took a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to the international space station. \nWe’re dipping into Swami Ranganathananda’s 3 volume commentary: Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita. The late President of the Ramakrishna Order\, the Swami was a world thinker and cultural ambassador for India\, sponsored by the Government to travel to over 50 countries around the world giving lectures.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/bhagavad-gita-class-discussion-2/
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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