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SUMMARY:Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19 February – 6.30 to 8.45 pm at Sarada Tapovan\nProgram:\n\nDevotional Songs\nSilent Meditation\nReading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nSharing of offered Sweets & Savouries.\n\nContact us for address: 0408 029 336 \nSunday 22 February – 10.30 am to 2 pm\nAt Vedanta Hall – Open from 10.30 am for Meditation\nor from 11 am via Zoom: ZOOM (Link)\nProgram:\n\nSilent Meditation\,\nVedic Chanting by Sri Sarada Math Nuns\nTALK:  by Aadesh Thakkar\nLive Music by Shyamtanu & Debarati Bannerjee\nTALK:  By Pravrajika Gayatriprana.\n\nConcludes with lunch Silent Meditation\,
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sri-ramakrishna-birthday-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Shivaratri Celebration
DESCRIPTION:At Vedanta Hall – Open from 10.30 am for Meditation\nor from 11 am via Zoom: ZOOM (Link)\nProgram:\n\nGroup Chanting of Om Namah Shivaya – 108 times – an offering to Shiva\nTalk by Ruthrun Selvarajan\nTalk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\n\nSharing of offered sweets & savouries (Bring some to share) \n‘THE traditional portrayal of Shiva is not meant to present us with only a pleasing appearance\, any more than life is always kind\, or nature conforms to our desires. Our encounter with Shiva is meant to shake us up\, to stir our inner transformative energies – to get us to question ourselves and all that we may hold to be truth or reality.’   Vamadeva Shastri
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/shivaratri-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Swami Vivekananda Birthday Public Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)or via Zoom from 11 am: Zoom Link\nProgram:\n\nSilent Meditation\,\nVedic Chanting\nRecitation of Swamiji’s Chicago Address by RHEA MUKHERJEE\nSpecial Guest Speaker Via Zoom from the U.S – PHILIP GOLDBERG Philip’s a public speaker and workshop leader; a spiritual counsellor\, meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister. We look forward to hearing from Philip about his book\, American Veda\, featuring a chapter on Swami Vivekananda and other themes related to Meditation and Yoga and their impact on the West.\nTalk: by PRAVRAJIKA GAYATRIPRANA\n\nConclude with lunch. Help with cooking welcome. Call us on 0408 029 336 if you can contribute. \nALSO:\nYou’re welcome to join us on Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday \nAt Sarada Tapovan – Saturday\, 10 January\, 2026 \n6.30—9 pm \n\nArati (Devotional Songs)\, Silent Meditation\, Reading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana.\nSharing of offered Sweets & Savouries (Bring some to share)\n\nContact us for address: 0408 029 336
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/swami-vivekananda-birthday-public-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Kalpatharu Day
DESCRIPTION:Join via Zoom from 7.30pm\nZoom Link\nProgram:\n\nDevotional Songs & Silent Meditation (6.30 – 7.30pm)\nReading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana – for Kalpatharu Day. The day Sri Ramakrishna blessed his householder disciples with spiritual experiences.\n\nDistribution of offered sweets & savouries. Bring some to share.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/kalpatharu-day/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251224T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join via Zoom from 7.30 pm \nZoom Link \nProgram: \n\nSilent Meditation\,\nArati (Devotional Songs)\nCarols by Candlelight\nReading by ROBERT GRANT: ‘Christian Mysticism’\nTalk by PRAVRAJIKA GAYATRIPRANA: ‘The Lord’s Prayer in the Light of Vedanta.’\n\nSharing of offered sweets and savouries. Bring some to share.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/christmas-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T130000
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SUMMARY:Holy Mother's Birthday Public Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)or via Zoom from 11 am: Zoom Link\n\nSilent Meditation\,\nVedic Chanting by Sarada Math Nuns\nTalk: by Mala Naidoo – ‘Mother’s Divine Feminism: Now and Beyond’ \nTalk: by Pravrajika GayatripranaConcludes with Lunch\n\nALSO: On the actual birthday – Thursday\, 11 December\, 2025:\nAt Sarada Tapovan Nunnery (Contact us for address: 0408 029 336)\n6.30—9 pm \n\nArati – Devotional Songs\, Silent Meditation\, Reading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana.\nSharing of offered Sweets & Savouries
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/holy-mothers-birthday-public-celebration-kalpatharu-day/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Four Yogas Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Four Yogas\nLecture Series – Final Talk\nJnana Yoga Pt.2\n& Question/ Answer \n By Pravrajika Sridharaprana\nAt Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)\nor join via Zoom for talk at 11am:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 \n\nThe Four Yogas\n“Each Soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this Divinity within by controlling nature\, external and internal. Do this either by work\, or worship\, or psychic control\, or philosophy – by one or more\, or all of these – and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines\, or dogmas\, or rituals\, or books\, or temples\, or forms\, are but secondary details.”   \nSwami Vivekananda\n“The Jiva [individual soul] in its true nature is Sat-Chit-Ananda [Existence\, Knowledge\, Bliss]; Siva Himself\, because of the ego it suffers. When the ego dies all troubles end.” \nSri Ramakrishna \nIN the spiritual life\, ‘I’ and ‘mine’ are the only obstacles for the attainment of knowledge and freedom. However\, nature has endowed us humans with extraordinary capacities\, making diligent use of which\, we can overcome these hurdles. Sadhanas\, or spiritual practices\, or yoga\, all ultimately lead to the pinnacle of human evolution – spiritual illumination. \nSpiritual paths are innumerable\, but they can be reduced to just four based on the faculties we possess: \n\nThrough self-control and meditation: Raja Yoga\nThrough self-sacrifice and service: Karma Yoga\nThrough self-surrender and love: Bhakti Yoga\nThrough self-analysis and reason: Jnana Yoga
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/four-yogas-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T123000
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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 \nVedanta Hall open from 10.30 am. Function commences from 11 am\, also live via: Zoom Link  \nProgram: \n\nSilent Meditation\nTalk by MITHU DUTTA\nKali – The Meeting Point of Contradictions\, Talk by PRAVRAJIKA GAYATRIPRANA\nLive music – Sarod Recital by TANIM HAYAT KHAN\nCandlelight offering ceremony to Kali\nSharing of offered sweets and savouries (Bring some to share)
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/kali-puja-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T133000
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SUMMARY:Etched in Gold - Book Talk by Author - Dr Uma Srinivasan
DESCRIPTION:Etched in Gold\nTwo Journeys. Four Centuries – One Song of Freedom\nBook Talk by Author: Dr Uma Srinivasan\nSunday\, 12 October\, 2025\, from 12.30 pm\nJust after Bhakti Yoga Pt.2 Talk\nJoin us in person at Vedanta Hall or via Zoom: \nZoom Link \nEtched in Gold\, is Uma’s debut historical novel. \nThe book brings alive a forgotten chapter of South Indian history through the intertwining lives of two courageous women—one from 1610\, the other from 2010—each seeking liberation through music\, memory\, and voice. \nSet in Tanjore\, 1610\, the novel follows Amba\, a gifted composer and temple musician\, yearning to break free from the constraints of her role. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a Danish ship docks in Tanjore and she catches the eye of King Raghu Nayaka. Drawn into a world of politics\, power\, and peril\, Amba documents the king’s reign—an extraordinary act for a woman of her time—on palm leaves\, leaving behind a rare Sanskrit biography of a South Indian ruler. \nFour centuries later\, Maya\, a contemporary musician from Chennai\, finds herself creatively stifled in Sydney. On a soul-searching trip through Tanjore\, Maya discovers Amba’s forgotten manuscript. The resilience and artistry of this historical figure emboldens Maya to reclaim her own voice and present a bold fusion of South Indian ragas and Western classical music at a Sydney festival. \nWith echoes of lost trade alliances between Tanjore and Denmark\, a Danish fort standing sentinel on India’s Coromandel Coast\, and the rediscovery of female authorship buried in history\, Etched in Gold is a novel about cultural memory\, artistic defiance\, and the enduring legacy of women’s voices. \nThe book was shortlisted for the 2023 Write It Fellowship by Penguin Random House\, Australia.\nHear more about the book in this special session with Uma Srinivasan at Vedanta Hall on Sunday\, 12 October\, after the talk on Bhakti Yoga.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/etched-in-gold-book-talk-by-author-dr-uma-srinivasan/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Durga Puja Celebration
DESCRIPTION:At Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation) or via Zoom from 11 am: Zoom Link \nRecorded and uploaded later to Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel \nDurga is the Great Mother who helps us remove the limitations and emotional and mental obscurations that prevent us from shining the Divine Light we all carry within our hearts. She teaches us that the divine light of truth and wisdom will always prevail over disorder and pain. \nLaura Amazzone \nPROGRAM:  \n\nTalk by SUMAN MUKHERJI: Ma Durga through the Lens of the Ramakrishna Movement.\nLive music by SHYAM & DEBARATI BANNERJEE & MADHU SEN\nTalk by PRAVRAJIKA GAYATRIPRANA: Mother Durga – The Divine Feminine\nFlower offering ceremony to Mother Durga\nSharing of offered sweets and savouries (Bring some to share)\n\nLearn more this Sunday
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/durga-puja-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T123000
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the event from 11 am via ZOOM (Link) \nAlso recorded and uploaded later to Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel \n  \nProgram:\n\nGroup Chanting of Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita\nTALK: ‘A series of Epiphanies: Bhagwan Sri Krishna and I” by Sudhish Nayyar\nTALK: ‘Sri Krishna: The Embodiment of Wisdom and Detachment\,’ by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nDistribution of Offered sweets & savouries
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sri-krishna-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T123000
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Spiritual Travellers' Tales
DESCRIPTION:With Walter Mason & Robert Grant \nAt Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)\nor join via Zoom for talk at 11am:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900\nIn this Talk: \nWe’re looking forward to having our good friend\, Walter Mason\, with us again in Vedanta Hall\, sharing stories from his travels\, delving into places and people that highlight the colour and depth of spirituality in Asia. He’ll be joined in discussion by Robert Grant\, a seasoned traveller to India. \nWalter’s the popular author of ‘Destination Saigon’ and ‘Destination Cambodia’. He’s delivered lectures throughout Australia\, and run courses and workshops in creative writing and mindfulness.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/special-event-spiritual-travellers-tales/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T160000
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SUMMARY:Special Event: From Race Discrimination to Social Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Speech by Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner:\nGiridharan Sivaraman\nJoin us in person at Vedanta Hall or via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09\nOther Speakers: \nProf. Desmond Cahill \nEmeritus Professor at RMIT University\, President: Religions for Peace Australia\, Moderator: Asian Conference of Religions for Peace \nJason Yat-Sen Li M.P \nState Member for Strathfield\, Lawyer\, Community Advocate \nCr. Sukirti Bhatta \nBurwood Councillor\, Social Worker\, NSW Education Project Officer \nPravrajika Gayatriprana \nPresident\, Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW\, Member—Women’s Interfaith Network \nQuestion/ Answer Session after speeches\n  \nWE’RE honoured to have several distinguished guest speakers at Vedanta Hall for a special event on Sunday\, 16 March\, 2025. \nAs world events stretch the boundaries of community harmony\, we’ll explore the ongoing challenges that racial discrimination poses to our multicultural society\, challenges that Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner\, Giridharan Sivaraman\, is well aware of since his appointment to this key role with the Human Rights Commission in March 2024. “It’s no secret that I start in a time of great challenge\, but I’m honoured to take on the role and hope I can make a difference\,” Giridharan observed in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. \n“We sometimes coat over the racial inequities that exist with a veneer of purported harmony. That is: we don’t want to admit that there are problems and issues\, and that we don’t necessarily all have a fair go\, which is the Australian ethos\,” he says. “Strength comes from having honest conversations about how we can do better… Let’s say: if we recognise racism\, we can recognise how to be better. Let’s learn\, let’s be curious\, let’s find out more about those who might look or seem different\, and we can be a stronger\, richer fabric.” \nWe also look forward to hearing from our other guest speakers\, Prof Desmond Cahill\, Jason Yat-Sen Li M.P.\, and Cr. Sukirti Bhatta.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/special-event-from-race-discrimination-to-social-harmony/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T204500
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Evening - Christmas Edition - The Beatitudes Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Evening – Christmas Edition – The Beatitudes Part 1\n‘Like Krishna and Buddha\, Christ did not preach a mere ethical or social gospel but an uncompromisingly spiritual one. He declared that God can be seen\, that divine perfection can be achieved.’\nSwami Prabhavananda \nJoin our Vedanta Society members and friends from 7 .30 pm via ZOOM \nOR COME IN PERSON AND JOIN US FOR SILENT MEDITATION \nFROM 7 PM AT: Vedanta Hall\, 15 Liverpool Road\, Croydon NSW \nGroup discussion led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. \nIN THIS special Christmas edition of the Spiritual Evening\, we’re dipping into a classic series of talks – Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta – given by Swami Prabhavananda. In these talks the Swami explored and dissected Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to highlight its profound meaning and close connection with eastern philosophy. \n \nFrom 1930 to his passing in 1976\, Swami Prabhavananda was in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California’s main Centre in Hollywood. His talks and personality attracted those sincerely seeking a spiritual path\, including writers\, actors and other creatives. \nDiscussion Themes:\n\nMULTITUDES & DISCIPLES – ‘Religion is something which can actually be transmitted. A truly illumined teacher can transmit to us the power which unfolds the divine consciousness latent within us. But the field must be fertile and the soil ready before the seed can be sown.’\nBLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT – To be receptive to the higher teachings we must be poor in spirit; in other words\, we must be humble.\nBLESSED MOURNING – Many mourn the loss of wealth and pleasure\, but a rare few mourn a greater loss: their unfulfilled desire to realize ‘the truth of God.’\nBLESSED ARE THE MEEK – ‘What … is meekness? It is to live in self-surrender to God\, free from the sense of “me” and “mine.” This does not mean that we should get rid of wealth\, family\, and friends; but we should get rid of the idea that they belong to us. They belong to God.’\nTHIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS – If we analyze ourselves\, we shall find that our interest in God is not nearly as strong as our interest in all kinds of worldly objects. But even a slight desire to know the divine Reality is a beginning that can lead us higher. We must start with self-effort\nGOD-LIKE MERCY – To be merciful is one of the conditions necessary before we can receive the truth of God. Envy\, jealousy\, hatred—these are some of the universal weaknesses inborn in man. They are linked with our ego-sense which stems from ignorance. How are we to overcome them? By raising an opposite wave of thought.’\n\nLearn more in the Discussion\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.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-evening-christmas-edition-the-beatitudes-part-1/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Mornings at Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:11 am to 12 noon at Vedanta Hall\nOUR SUMMER RECESS commenced after the last talk in November. During the break the Sri Sarada Math nuns will be at Vedanta Hall each Sunday morning. You’re welcome to join them and listen to inspirational readings by Pravrajika Nityatmaprana\, and listen to a pre-recorded guided meditation by Rev Pravrajika Ajayaprana leading into silent meditation. \nDuring the Summer Recess through December and January there will be several special events: Holy Mother’s and Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday Celebrations\, Christmas Eve & Kalpatharu Day. See the Calendar for further details. \nDates for Spiritual Mornings: Sundays 1\, 8\, 15 December 2024 & Sundays 5\, 12 & 19 January 2025
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-at-vedanta-hall-4/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241110T123000
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SUMMARY:Self-Knowledge: Monthly Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:It is only because of ignorance that the Self appears to be finite. When ignorance is destroyed\, The Self … truly reveals Itself by Itself\, like the sun when the cloud is removed.\nV.4 Atmabodha \nNew monthly lecture series\nPresented by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\n11 am to 12.30 pm  – Including Talk and Q & A session. \n  \nTopics to be announced\nAtmabodha:\nSRI SHANKARACHARYA\, a child prodigy and religious reformer\, was the greatest propagator of Advaita Vedanta (non-dual philosophy). A prolific writer\, his voluminous works are categorized into three groups: commentaries (Bhasyas)\, Treatises (Prakaranas)\, and Hymns (Stotras). \nAtmabodha\, belonging to the treatises group and consisting of just 68 verses\, provides a simple and beautiful exposition of Shankaracharya’s lofty philosophy. \nThe Upanishads stipulate that to attain spiritual illumination\, an aspirant needs to cultivate three qualities: \n\nTo listen with full and devoted attention to their spiritual teacher (sravana)\nTo reason and to tease out the pros and cons of the spiritual teachings (manana)\nTo reach the heights of meditation (nididhyasana)\n\nThe study of such works plays a vital role in our spiritual life.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/self-knowledge-monthly-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T170000
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CREATED:20220915T074534Z
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SUMMARY:Adelaide Visit
DESCRIPTION:Adelaide Visit\nBy Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nFriday 19 to Wednesday 22\, May \nALL TALKS ALSO AVAILABLE LIVE VIA ZOOM: ZOOM (Link) \nIf joining from Sydney\, please note Sydney 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide. \nTalks will be uploaded later to Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel: YouTube (Link) \nProgram:
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/adelaide-visit/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T173000
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SUMMARY:Musical on Mother Kali
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URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/musical-on-mother-kali/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20220411T074504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T011620Z
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SUMMARY:Kena Upanishad Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:A Lectures Series\nMonthly Talks from August to November 2023\nBy Pravrajika Sridharaprana\nIncluding PowerPoint Presentations and Q & A/ Discussion sessions\nJoin us in Vedanta Hall from 10.30 am for meditation\, or join live via Zoom from 11 am: ZOOM (Link) \nTalks recorded and uploaded later to the Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel \nConcluding Talk in the Series:\nProgram: \n\nTalk and PowerPoint Presentation on the Fourth Chapter of the Kena Upanishad:  Instructions about Brahman\nQuestions/ Answers/ Discussion\n\n‘THE struggle to overcome the animal impulses\, the effort to release the mind from its thraldom to the senses\, the endeavour to forge a pure will possessed of the capacity to turn the energies of body and mind in the direction of the divine Self within\, this is what makes spiritual life a heroic endeavour. The heroes of the Spirit are the greatest heroes of history. In them\, the long travail of human evolution achieves its consummation. Man the brute\, becomes man the God. \nFrom Swami Ranganathananda’s commentary on the fourth chapter of Kena Upanishad – Message of the Upanishads\, pages 261 – 262. \nTHE KENA UPANISHAD\nBy whose mere presence does that desire arise\, which moves the universe? \nTHROUGH a series of profound questions and answers the Upanishad leads us from the gross to the subtle\, from effect to cause\, seeking out the source of our being from self-consciousness to God-Consciousness. \nThe Upanishads:\nThrough introspection and meditation over thousands of years in India\, countless renunciants – both men and women – discovered a Transcendent Reality within\, more real and vibrant than the external world of the senses. Their wisdom was recorded in the Upanishads\, the philosophical and religious texts of Hinduism. \n“In the whole world\, there is no study so beneficial and elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life\, it will be solace of my death.” Erwin Schrodinger\, Nobel Prize Winner of Physics. \nIf all the Upanishads and all the other scriptures happened all of a sudden to be reduced to ashes\, and if only the first verse in the Ishopanishad were left in the memory of the Hindus\, Hinduism would live forever. \nMahatma Gandhi \n 
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/mundaka-upanishad-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20230915T020104Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to India
DESCRIPTION:Talk & Powerpoint Presentation\nby Pravrajika Sridharaprana\nJoin us in person at Vedanta Hall or join via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09\nJOIN us as Pravrajika Sridharaprana shares her journey to sacred spots in India during her visit earlier this year.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/pilgrimage-in-east-west/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230917T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230917T123000
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CREATED:20230830T011125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T071451Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Meditation: Discussion at Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:This event is replacing Meditation Day \nJoin us in person in Vedanta Hall (open from 10.30 am)\nor join via Zoom from 11 am:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09  \nThemes to be explored In a discussion/question-answer session led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana: \n\nAim of Meditation & Yoga: Transcending the limitations of the mind and body.\nObstacles to Meditation: From lack of interest and lethargy to struggles with concentrating the mind\, we explore the nine obstacles to meditation mentioned by Patanjali.\nFrom Concentration to Meditation: We talk about our daily ‘meditation practice’ but actual meditation is rarely reached.\n\nEvent concludes with a Guided Meditation led by Robert Grant:: \nGrounded as a Mountain – Guided Meditation \nMountains represent so many wonderful qualities: stability\, strength\, and loftiness. Throughout humanity’s history\, mountains have been sacred homes for mystics and yogis\, and awe-inspiring havens for the world-weary. Through this guided meditation\, we will seek to be as still as a mountain\, to feel the steadiness\, peace and power that mountains embody.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/meditation-day-at-vedanta-hall/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230129T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20211205T225645Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Morning at Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:WHILE Sunday talks are over for this year and we enter our Summer Recess you’re still welcome to join us in person at Vedanta Hall each Sunday for half an hour of inspirational readings from Vedanta and allied literature\, followed by half an of silent meditation with the Sri Sarada Math nuns. \nReadings for this Sunday: \nDaily Thoughts and Prayers\, and life and teachings of Swami Brahmananda.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-at-vedanta-hall-3/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20221122T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service - Urmila Mehta
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service\nUrmila Mehta – 24/1/1953 to 7/11/2022\nAt Vedanta Hall  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation)\nor via Zoom from 11 am:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09\nFollowing the passing of our dear friend\, long-time devotee and member\, Urmila Mehta\, on 7 November 2022\, the memorial service will be an opportunity for members and friends to celebrate her life\, and share memories and anecdotes and photos. \nAll are welcome to join us for this special event. \nProgram:\n\nVedic Chanting by Sri Sarada Math Nuns\nReminiscences and Anecdotes by:\nPravrajika Gayatriprana – President of Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW & SA\nPravrajika Sridharaprana\nKishor & Jyotsna Pala –\nBrother-in-Law and Sister\nMembers and Friends\nPowerpoint Presentation – Life and Times of Urmilaben Mehta\nReading from Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nGuided Meditation\n\nConcludes with Lunch
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/memorial-service-urmila-mehta/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221106T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221106T123000
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CREATED:20221007T054628Z
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SUMMARY:What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up?
DESCRIPTION:A Special Event with Maggie Hamilton & Walter Mason\nJoin us in Vedanta Hall\, open from 10:30 am for soothing music and meditation\, for an 11 am start OR join us via Zoom from 11 am: ZOOM (Link) \n WHAT Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up? This is the title of the latest book by bestselling author Maggie Hamilton. In a special event at Vedanta Hall\, she’ll be interviewed by Author\, Blogger\, and popular speaker\, Walter Mason. Together they will explore a troubling trend arising in many Societies in recent decades. \nIn the post-war boom\, countless millions are blessed with unprecedented opportunities\, comforts and labour-saving devices. With this rising affluence and convenience\, there are also rising expectations\, demands\, and neediness giving rise to the ‘Kidult’ – adults failing to grow into mature adulthood. \nWhat happens when society is run and children are raised\, by immature adults? We see the results of this every day. Maggie and Walter will examine this phenomenon\, how to recognize any ‘Kidultness’ in us\, and how to deal with it. \nAt the same time\, we shouldn’t lose the carefree sense of wonder\, curiosity and optimism of our younger years. As a wise person observed\, to gain a youthful and wise outlook on life\, we should spend a bit of time each day with those younger and older than us\, not just our peer group. \nProgram includes a Q & A session\, concluding with a pre-recorded guided meditation by Rev Pravrajika Ajayaprana. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Event.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/what-happens-to-our-kids-when-we-fail-to-grow-up/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221030T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20221013T050824Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Talk: The Yoga of Meditation - Chapter 6 of Bhagavad Gita
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Due to various reasons\, we’re unable to hold the Bhagavad Gita Retreat on Sunday 30 October. \nA Sunday Talk will be given instead. See details below:\nThe Yoga of Meditation – Chapter 6 of Bhagavad Gita\nby Pravrajika Gayatriprana\n11 am to 12.30 pm followed by Q & A\nVedanta Hall open from 10.30 am. Talk and Zoom Session commences at 11 am  ZOOM (Link)
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/bhagavad-gita-one-day-retreat-in-vedanta-hall/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221009T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20221007T053006Z
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SUMMARY:Bhagavad Gita Class via Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Next Bhagavad Gita Class via Microsoft Teams\nSunday 9 October – 8 to 9 pm \nContinuing study with Pravrajika Gayatriprana  – Chapter Seven: THE WAY OF KNOWLEDGE WITH REALIZATION \nMicrosoft Teams
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/bhagavad-gita-class-via-microsoft-teams/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220911T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T123000
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SUMMARY:Sri Sarada Math: Anecdotes & Activities
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Special Presentation by Pravrajikas Alokaprana and Sridharaprana\nAt Vedanta Hall (open from 10.30 am for Meditation) or via Zoom from 11 am:\nZOOM (Link) \nBEING a deeply spiritual organisation\, the members of Sri Sarada Math strive to tame their egos to curb any assertive\, self-promoting tendencies. Still\, due to organisational circumstances\, some are compelled to be in the forefront and to be the ‘public faces’ of the Order. But behind these shining lights are many others of great spiritual stature\, also touching the lives of many through their service and wisdom. \nPravrajikas Alokaprana and Sridharaprana will share with us intimate glimpses into the sweet world of these precious lives – a special opportunity to learn about the unfolding history of this Order embodying the sincerity\, strength and purity of Sri Sarada Devi\, the Holy Mother\, the saintly wife of Sri Ramakrishna. \nThe presentation will conclude with anecdotes about the storied life of the current President of Sri Sarada Math\, the Most Revered Pravrajika Bhaktiprana Mataji\, who is\, notably\, the last living disciple of a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna\, having taken initiation from Swami Vijnananandaji Maharaj. \n 
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sri-sarada-math-anecdotes-activities/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220904T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220904T123000
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SUMMARY:Raja Yoga Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join our Vedanta Society members and friends in Vedanta Hall\, open from 10.30 am for meditation or from 11 am via ZOOM (Link) \nTalk/ PowerPoint presentation by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order\, followed by Question/ Answer session. \nIn this Talk: of Chapter 4 – Independence – Sutras 28 to 33 \n‘He who gives up the fruits\, unto him comes … the Samadhi called the cloud of virtue.’ (From Swami Vivekananda’s translation of verse Sutra 28). In other words\, breaking through selfishness in all its forms helps clear the way to the highest realisations.Swami Sarvagatananda\, in his commentary on the Yoga Sutras describes the five types of selfishness: \n\nAbsolute selfishness\, narrow-mindedness. They are those who are attached to themselves\, they don’t even care for the family.\nThose who are attached to their families\, who have no room for society; me and my family\, my children. They don’t even care for the neighbours.\nThose who serve the national and social needs\, they extend beyond the family.\nThose who care for the international field\, it’s a costly field\, they are very generous; not only our country\, the world itself; … we have to share with our neighbouring countries.\nThose who renounce everything and are proud of their renunciation. … “See how great a renunciation we have made\,” all boast of their renunciation\, and the ego swells with this concept of renunciation. This is the worst selfishness.\n\nReal selflessness is just natural; what you have is not the question\, you may have everything but you are absolutely selfless. \nLearn more in the talk this Sunday.  \nRaja Yoga: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation formulated over 2\,000 years ago. They teach us how to control our mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. \nPLEASE NOTE:Out of consideration – particularly for our older members and friends – we request you only attend Vedanta Hall events if fully vaccinated and prepared to wear a mask. Spare masks provided.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/raja-yoga-talk-discussion/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220605T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20220330T061108Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Years Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CARE IN TWILIGHT YEARS\nFor People of Vedic Culture\nSpecial Event via Zoom\nRegistration Required by 31st May\nEmail your name and number to ammaitra@gmail.com\nFeaturing leading representatives from medical\, natural health and allied fields. \nThe Symposium will promote understanding and awareness of different types of care we may all need – sooner or later – and how to access them to negotiate difficult phases in life. \nWe look forward to hearing from a stellar line-up of speakers. In their addresses and through question/ answer sessions\, experts will cover many aspects of ageing\, including: \n\nDealing with impermanence in life\nHealth care support for the elderly\nGovernment aged care support\nIndividually tailored support\nPriesthood and Spiritual Support\nCommunity Support\n\nAlthough the event aims to help the elderly\, it’s also relevant to anyone who cares for loved ones and can inspire others to choose a profession in health care or spiritual support areas for the elderly. \nThe Topics & Speakers\nHow to deal with Impermanence in Life—Aging Wisely – Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nPRESIDENT\, Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW—a branch Centre of Sri Sarada\nMath of the Ramakrishna Order. A Graduate in physics and MA in Social Science\, Rev. Mataji has been a Nun of Sri Sarada Math for almost 50 years. Forty years ago\, Gayatriprana Mataji arrived in Australia as an assistant Nun to Late Rev. Pravrajika Ajayaprana Mataji. Together\, they established the first Sarada Math Centre outside India and the first monastic presence for the Ramakrishna Order in Australia. \nCares Needed In Twilight Years—Medical Perspectives – Dr Ghauri Aggarwal MBBS\nA GRADUATE of Medicine & Surgery from Adelaide University\, and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, Dr Ghauri Aggarwal has been the Head of the Palliative Care Department at Concord Hospital for over 25 years. An Associate Professor of Sydney University\, Dr Aggarwal\, researches: “Interface between oncology and palliative medicine; Education in palliative care; Communication skills and ethics; and End of life decision making”. Currently\, she is involved in the teaching and development of Palliative Care in the Asia-Pacific region. \nYoga for Physical & Mental Health for the Elderly – Dr Shankar Dev Saraswati MBBS\nA LEADING YOGA– and Psychotherapy practitioner for over 40 years\, author of\nseveral books on physiology\, and editor of journals dedicated to health & well-being\, Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati is in a class of his own. Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Sydney University\, Dr Shankardev focussed on the Indian system of health & philosophy for over a decade\, working with his guru—the legendary yogi—Swami Satyananda Saraswati and was ordained a Yoga Acharya from the Bihar School of Yoga. Thus\, Dr Saraswati represents the yogic lineage of his guru.\nDr Shankardev’s subsequent research on the common thread between ancient Yoga and modern Physiology earned him a Master of Science degree from the UNSW\, gaining later more credentials in Psychiatry\, Medical Hypnosis\, and many esoteric Eastern systems. This accumulated wealth of experience is reflected in the quality of his medical practice and all the courses he offers online on diverse topics. \nAyurvedic Rejuvenation: Delay Ageing\, Prevent Illness\, Maintain Health in Old Age –  Dr Indu Narayan\nDR INDU NARAYAN is a fully qualified Ayurvedic Physician from Bangalore University.\nDuring her 40 years of Ayurvedic Medicine practice\, she has successfully treated\nvarious health conditions and illnesses\, including chronic diseases\, digestive disorders\, fatigue\, depression\, and insomnia. She practices Ayurvedic medicine at the Phoenix Holistic Centre and at North Epping and North Ryde. She is a lecturer at Nature Care College and a casual lecturer of Ayurveda for the post-graduate herbal medicine students in the Dept. of Pharmacy at Sydney University. Her popularity among patients is due to her insight into the intricacies of Ayurvedic science\, her mild temperament\, and her motherly care. \nGovernment Aged Care Options for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities – Mrs Durga Owen\nBORN IN a Tamil family in northern Sri Lanka\, the law lecturer at Western Sydney University\, Mrs Durga Owen grew up in Western Sydney with a passion of activism for the community she lived in—a passion for their education\, dignity\, their equity. Before opting to go back to her university as a law lecturer\, Durga practiced as a solicitor\, but her passion drew her more and more into the state and federal politics. Government support mechanism for common people is naturally a subject close to her heart. \nProvisions of Support for the Elderly at Parramatta Council – Clr Sameer Pandey\nCLR SAMEER PANDEY is the Deputy Lord Mayor of the Parramatta Council. An IT professional\, Clr Pandey runs his own business in the education & communication area and has been very active in community work. \nProvisions of Support for the Elderly at Cumberland Council – Clr Suman Saha\nA GRADUATE in accounting\, Sri Suman Saha is a Councillor of the Cumberland Council since 2017. Clr Saha is an active community figure with a genuine commitment towards building a safe\, supportive\, inclusive\, vibrant\, and caring community. \nSri Om Foundation—Provider of Cares Tailored to Suit Individual Needs – Sri Jay Raman OAM\nSRI GURUSWAMY JAY RAMAN is Vice President of Sri Om Care that provides Home and Disability services to seniors of ethnic background. During his last 35 years in Australia\, Sri Jay Raman has been actively involved in various community projects with diverse community organisations. In recognition of his lifelong service to the community\, Sri Jay Raman has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal. \nPriesthood\, Spiritual and Ritualistic Support in Twilight Years – Sri Rama Ramanuja Acharya\nORDAINED AS SRI RAMA RAMANUJA ACHARYA into the South Indian Iyengar Vaishnava lineage\, Acharya Ram Sivan was authorised to initiate others\, tutor other Hindu priests\, teach Scriptures\, and conduct all the Hindu ceremonial and sacramental rites. He’s provided these services in Australia for the last 40 years.\nRam Sivan-ji’s philosophical maturity and deep understanding of the Vedic scriptures’ true meaning reflect his colourfully and varied real-life experience. Born in South Africa to a Jewish mother and Christian father and raised by Hindu nannies\, Acharya Ram Sivan was\, in sequence\, baptised as a Christian\, ceremonially welcomed as a full-fledged member of the Jewish community\, and formally converted to Hinduism. At 17\, after emigrating to Israel\, he worked as a registered nurse while studying Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam. He then studied Sanskrit\, Naya\, Yoga-Vedanta philosophy\, Hermeneutics\, and Astrology in the respected spiritual and scriptural centres of Rishikesh\, Varanasi\, Tirupati and Chennai.\nThe authenticity and sincerity that Rami Sivan brings to his Hindu Priestly role have led to high demand for his services. Whatever rites he performs\, he unravels and succinctly communicates\, in plain English\, the pearls of wisdom hidden in all these Hindu rites.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/twilight-years-symposium/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211219T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201401
CREATED:20210322T235938Z
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SUMMARY:Vedanta Book Club
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in a mini-retreat at our Vedanta Book Club held on the third or last Sunday afternoon of each month. We tap into books – articles and short stories – providing varied spiritual themes for a discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana; senior nun of the Ramakrishna Order. Program: \n\n3.30-4 pm: Silent Meditation\n4-5.30 pm: Discussion\nAfternoon Tea. Bring some healthy snacks to share.\n\nIN THIS MEETING: We continue study and discussion of Christopher Isherwood’s essay on: The Gita and War. \nWritten in 1944 against the devastating backdrop of World War 2\, Isherwood explores ethical dilemmas posed by the Gita. \n\nIs there such a thing as a righteous war?\nHow to seek clarity in the moral complexities that life presents?\nIn the face of dilemmas\, to what extent can or should we take refuge in the fact that\, philosophically and scientifically\, this world is only relatively real?\n\nJoin the Discussion.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/vedanta-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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