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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
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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:NSW
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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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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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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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:NSW
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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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SUMMARY:Bhagavad Gita - Half-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita Half-Day Retreat\nLed by Pravrajikas Gayatriprana & Sridharaprana\nJoin us in person from 9.30 am or live via Zoom from 9.45 am: ZOOM (Link) \nPlease RSVP If joining us in person \nProgram: \n\n9.30 am Registration\n9.45 – 10.05 History and Overview of the Gita – Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\n10.05 – 10.35 Realization of the Self and Its Means – Talk by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\n10.35 – 11.00 Question/ Answer Session\n11.00 – 11.20 Tea Break\n11.20 – 12.00 Key Message of the Gita – Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\n12.00 to 12.20 Question/ Answer Session\n12.20 to 12.30 Silent Meditation\n\n 
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/bhagavad-gita-half-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211114T123000
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SUMMARY:Dialogue with Death - Lecture Series on Katha Upanishad
DESCRIPTION:A monthly lecture series from April to November 2021 Event available live via ZOOM (Link) and recorded and uploaded later to the Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel \nProgram: \n\nTalk/ PowerPoint Presentation by Pravrajika Sridharaprana\, a senior nun of the Ramakrishna Order\nQ & A/ Discussion\n\nTHEME: Tree of the World – Part 2. Chapter 6 of the Katha Upanishad \nIndian mythology presents the striking image of an upside-down peepal tree. The taproots\, depicted as stretching to the sky\, are above the world of time\, nourished in Brahman’s unified\, eternal world. \nThe branches below dig their way into the everyday world of diversity\, their growth prompted by the consequences of human action. The ‘Brahman’ root is also called ‘prana’ – which sustains creation. The tree also represents the degrees of realisation in our spiritual evolution. \nLearn more in the talk this Sunday. \nKatha Upanishad \nTHROUGH the story of a confrontation between the fearless child\, Nachiketa\, and the all-powerful Yama\, God of Death\, this favourite Upanishad raises compelling issues. \nWho am I? What dies? What is left? Are we here merely to be torn away from everyone and everything? What are we to do – while alive – about the inevitability of death?
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/dialogue-with-death-lecture-series-on-katha-upanishad/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T204500
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Discussion: Celebrating Diwali and Honouring Goddess Kali
DESCRIPTION:From 7 pm: Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall \nOR From 7.30 pm join via  ZOOM (Link) \nGroup discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. \nTHEME: Celebrating Diwali and Honouring Kali – The Universal Goddess. \nKali symbolizes Time\, the all-destroyer\, and she is Pure Energy and Mother Nature in her pristine form\, where creation and destruction occur incessantly. She is the destroyer of all the basest instincts that afflict us. Kali has many sisters in other parts of the world\, fierce primordial embodiments of the darkness and fierceness of the winter months. Her name has even inspired the name of the fabled U.S State: California. Join our exploration and discussion of this fascinating Goddess.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-discussion-celebrating-diwali-and-honouring-goddess-kali/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Talk: Is Vedanta Otherworldly?
DESCRIPTION:Join our Vedanta Society members and friends in Vedanta Hall from 10.45 am. \nProgram: \n\n10:50 am Silent Meditation\n11:00 am Talk on Is Vedanta Otherworldly? by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order\n11:45 am Guided Meditation by Pravrajika Ajayaprana.\n\nIn this Talk:\nA common misconception holds that Vedanta philosophy is life-negating: a pessimistic killjoy advocating we renounce material wellbeing for the sake of spiritual freedom. Some have blamed Vedanta and religion in general for causing poverty and division in India. While there is some truth in that\, we may ask how many have correctly understood and practised Vedanta teachings? \nVedanta\, properly understood\, helps to round off and soften the sharp edges of our lives and bring a flow and calm to our activities and works. Vedanta promises to help us unveil the divinity in ourselves and its presence in all beings and the whole of creation. Separateness will fade as a greater sense of unity pervades our life. \nLearn more in the talk this Sunday.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/talk-is-vedanta-otherworldly/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210523T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210523T123000
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SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Program: \n\nSilent Meditation\nTalk and PowerPoint Presentation by Walter Mason on Loving Kindness: The Buddhist philosophy of Metta and its application in everyday life\nTalk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\nSharing of offered sweets and savouries.\n\nEvent also available live from 11 am via ZOOM (Link) and uploaded later to Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel \nWalter Mason’s a well-known blogger\, creative writing teacher\, speaker\, Vice-President of the Charles Dickens Society and author of two popular books: Destination Saigon and Destination Cambodia.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/buddhas-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210321T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210321T130000
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SUMMARY:Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Program: \nSilent Meditation\, Vedic Chanting by Sri Sarada Math Nuns\, Gospel Sri Ramakrishna reading by Aarin Majithia and Arhaan Trivedi\, Powerpoint Presentation by Dr.Rick Spencer: ‘Meditations on Sri Ramakrishna’\, Veena Recital by Amutha Ramesh\, Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana on Relevance of Sri Ramakrishna in Modern Times. \nConcludes with lunch \nCan’t attend at Vedanta Hall? Watch live via Zoom from 11 am \nOR View upload later at: Vedanta Society of N SW YouTube Channel. \nDoes the life and personality of Sri Ramakrishna have anything to offer us today? At first glance\, it seems unlikely. \nBorn 185 years ago in a remote village in India\, with limited formal education\, working later\, in the orthodox world of a hindu temple priest\, how can such a person connect to the modern\, scientific\, deeply rational\, technology saturated mind? \nActually\, it was similar minds – the 19th century version comprised of the intelligentsia of Calcutta – that came to Sri Ramakrishna’s room. Full of doubts\, even cynicism\, they witnessed in awe\, Sri Ramakrishna’s superconscious states\, the results of years of spiritual practices/ ‘experiments’. \nLearn more from the talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sri-ramakrishna-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210314T104500
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SUMMARY:Shivaratri Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Program: Silent Meditation\, Group Chanting of Om Namah Shivaya 108 times\, Talks by Sankaran Loganathasundaram and Pravrajika Gayatriprana on: The Cosmic Dance – Dance of Shiva.Prepacked offered sweets and savouries will be distributed. Bring some to share. Note: Due to current Covid-19 restrictions\, the audience is limited to 50.\n\n\n\nEvent also broadcast live on YouTube https://youtu.be/TP7Z4_GN-rU \n\n\n\nModern physics speak of the rhythmic movements of subatomic particles\, those minute portions of matter that interact with each other to form the fundamental constituents of everyday objects. These subatomic particles collide then disappear releasing boundless energy\, ultimately creating new particles.The Hindu mystics portrayed this rhythmic movement\, this eternal cycle of creation and destruction\, as the cosmic dance of Shiva\, dubbed ‘The King of Dancers – The Nataraja.’
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/shivaratri-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210307T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210307T123000
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SUMMARY:Talk Raja Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Raja 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.Talk is given by Pravrajika Gayatriprana\, senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order\, followed by Q & A session facilitated by Dr Dilip Dutta.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe continue study of chapter 2. In verse 54 & 55\, we’re introduced to step no 5 of 8 in the Raja Yoga path: Pratyahara – the withdrawing of the sense organs from objects\, a necessary prelude to concentration which in turn can take us to the golden light of meditation. Patanjali warns us\, this can only be achieved through steady and prolonged practice and the utmost willpower.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10.40 am to 12 noon  Talk on YouTube from 11 amIncludes Silent Meditation \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/talk-raja-yoga-3/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212157
CREATED:20210114T053304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T052121Z
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SUMMARY:Swami Vivekananda Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Message of Vivekananda for Unprecedented Times will be the theme for a panel session with panellists: Abhijit Hore & Toni Whipper and Robert Grant facilitating. Pravrajika Sridharaprana’s will also speak on the theme.We’ll reflect on how turbulent times can propel us along the path of reflection and spiritual growth.The program also includes beautiful Vedic chanting by the Sri Sarada Math Nuns\, Live Music and Devotional Songs and distribution of offered sweets and savouries.NOTE: Due to current Covid-19 restrictions audience is limited to 25. If any easing\, numbers can increase to 50. Please RSVP to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\nJoin us at Vedanta Hall or watch live at the Vedanta Society of NSW’s YouTube channel. See link below: \n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/J0VWR5Tl9XQ
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/swami-vivekananda-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210131T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212157
CREATED:20201201T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T065239Z
UID:3837-1612090800-1612094400@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Morning @ Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sarada Math nuns for Inspirational Readings & Silent Meditation most Sundays during our Summer Recess.11 am to 12 noon \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReadings from the life of Swami Turiyananda\, direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna & from Ajahn Brahm’s book: Don’t Worry be Grumpy.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-vedanta-hall/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212157
CREATED:20201231T003235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T010335Z
UID:3974-1611486000-1611489600@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Morning @ Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sarada Math nuns for Inspirational Readings & Silent Meditation most Sundays during our Summer Recess.11 am to 12 noon \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREADINGS: from the life and teachings of Swami Saradananda\, direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna & from Ajahn Brahm’s book: Don’t Worry be Happy.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-vedanta-hall-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210117T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212157
CREATED:20201118T042703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T002345Z
UID:3758-1610881200-1610884800@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Morning at Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sarada Math nuns for Inspirational Readings & Silent Meditation most Sundays during our Summer Recess.11 am to 12 noon \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReadings from life and teachings of Swami Shivananda\, direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna\, also a story from Ajahn Brahm’s book: Don’t Worry be Grumpy.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-at-vedanta-hall-2/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210110T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201217T005626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T062748Z
UID:3948-1610274600-1610283600@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Holy Mother's Birthday Public Celebration
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Vedic Chanting\, Live Devotional Music & Songs\, Talks by Dr Uma Srinivasan &  Pravrajika Gayatriprana.Due to COVID 19 restrictions numbers limited to 25Actual Birthday on Tuesday 5 January\, celebrated at Sarada Tapovan from 6.30 pm with Arati\, Silent Meditation and reading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana.Bring some sweets or savouries to share. \n\n\n\n\nWHEN Sri Sarada Devi first came to Sri Ramakrishna at Dakshineswar at the age of 18\, he asked her a pertinent question: “Have you come to drag me into the worldly life?” Without a moment’s hesitation came her reply: “Why should I drag you into the world? I am here to help you realize your spiritual ideal.”Later\, towards the end of his life\, Sri Ramakrishna one day told Holy Mother: “Look at the people of Calcutta; they are squirming in darkness. You must bring light to them. This is not my burden alone. You too shall have to share it.”Sarada Devi was an equal partner in Sri Ramakrishna’s Mission and a guiding power behind the early days of the Ramakrishna Movement. Learn more from Pravrajika Gayatripranaji’s talk on Sunday 10 January.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/holy-mothers-birthday-public-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210103T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201116T034700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T002013Z
UID:3751-1609671600-1609675200@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Morning at Vedanta Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sarada Math nuns for Inspirational Readings & Silent Meditation most Sundays during our Summer Recess.11 am to 12 noon \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReadings from the Book: Sri Sarada the Great Wonder.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/spiritual-morning-at-vedanta-hall/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210101T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201218T012628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T012739Z
UID:3951-1609525800-1609534800@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Kalpataru Day Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the day Sri Ramakrishna blessed his householder disciples.Arati (Devotional Songs) Silent Meditation\, Reading by Pravrajika Gayatriprana. \n\n\n\nDue to COVID 19 restrictions numbers limited to 50Bring some sweets or savouries to offer
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/kalpataru-day-celebrations/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201030T045830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T012649Z
UID:3624-1606032000-1606064400@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Renounce & Enjoy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t be cornered by your desires\, train them to be your servants – not your masters.\n\n\n\nTalk byPRAVRAJIKA GAYATRIPRANA\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10.40 am to 12 noon  Talk on YouTube from 11 amIncludes Silent Meditation
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/renounce-enjoy/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201115T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201114T010835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T011028Z
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SUMMARY:Kali Puja Celebration
DESCRIPTION:“Shrink not from defeat\, embrace despair. Pain is not different from pleasure if I will both. Rejoice\, therefore\, when thou comest to the place of tears and see Me smile. At such spot do I keep My tryst with [humanity]\, and fold them deep into My heart.”Sister Nivedita on Kali: the destroyer of weakness and obstacles – the giver of courage\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpiritual Music\, Silent MeditationSarod Recital by Tanim Hayat KhanTalks by Dr.Shanker Karunanithi & Pravrajika Gayatriprana.Candlelight Offering to Kali and distribution of sweets & savouries
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/kali-puja-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201108T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200929T055257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T045026Z
UID:3190-1604833200-1604836800@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Talk: The Path of Knowledge - A Bird's Eye View
DESCRIPTION:Program includes Silent & Guided Meditation.Join us at Vedanta Hall (open from 10.30 am for silent meditation) or view talk on YouTube from 11 am
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/sunday-talk-subject-tba/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201025T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200925T221526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T012108Z
UID:3376-1603621800-1603629000@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Durga Puja Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Special Video Presentation by ‘Temple of Arts’\, Pre-Recorded video messages from Pravrajika Atandraprana (Assistant Secretary of Sri Sarada Math) & Pravrajika Vrajaprana (Sarada Convent\, California) Talk by Pravrajika SridharapranaFlower Offering Ceremony to DurgaDistribution of offered sweets & savouries.
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/durga-puja-celebration/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T111500
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200925T203632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T204135Z
UID:3359-1601546400-1601550900@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:No Yoga Class
DESCRIPTION:No Yoga Class – School Holidays
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/3359/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200930T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T204500
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200922T132548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T132550Z
UID:3325-1601451000-1601498700@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Vedanta Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Via Zoom: Discussion lead by Pravrajika Gayatriprana
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/vedanta-book-club-2/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200927T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200922T102123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T104741Z
UID:3286-1601204400-1601208000@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Talk Divine Grace and Self-Effort
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/talk-divine-grace-and-self-effort/
LOCATION:Vedanta Hall\, 15 LIVERPOOL ROAD\, CROYDON\, NSW\, 2132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200920T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20201018T131818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T010200Z
UID:3321-1600599600-1600603200@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Gospel of Shri Ramakrishna
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/gospel-of-shri-ramakrishna/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212158
CREATED:20200922T130655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T130657Z
UID:3315-1599994800-1599998400@saradavedanta.org
SUMMARY:Talk Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Pravrajika Sidharaprana
URL:https://saradavedanta.org/event/talk-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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