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| AHYMSIN NEWSLETTER, ISSUE - February 2021 | ||||||||
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Online Workshop in Marchby Namita SinhaBhagavad Gita: Reflections from Chapter 1 Times of despair prod us into enquiry and can be our stepping stones on the path of divinity. It was in such a state of anguish that Arjuna faced on the battleground when he turned to Lord Krishna for guidance. The first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is titled Arjuna Vishada Yoga, the yoga of Arjuna’s despondency and sorrow. In a state of confusion and dejection, Arjuna the mightiest warrior of his times sinks into grief and depression, and casts his bow and arrow aside. Sri Krishna as his charioteer imparts the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita to bring Arjuna out of the deluded state. The Bhagavad Gita is a condensed essence of wisdom of the Upanishads. The first chapter provides the foundation for this major text as a starting point of the enquiry of a seeker. Many readers pay less attention to the first chapter. However, it provides valuable insights into human personality. It introduces the characters, the participants in the war and their symbolic personalities that open up many psychological and philosophical lessons. We will attempt to study the Bhagavad Gita through a disciplined process of Study-Contemplation and Implementation (Shravana-Manana and Nidhidhyasana). The sessions are systematic and progressive in nature; please join if you are able to commit to all four sessions.
Teacher: Rabindra Sahu Dates: 6-7 and 13-14 March 2021 (Saturdays and Sundays) The workshop is organised by Urdhva Yoga, an AHYMSIN friendly centre based in Bangalore, India. For registration and enquiry: namita@urdhvayoga.com Complete information about the programs has also been updated on the Urdhva Yoga website. About Rabindra Sahu:Introduced to the Indian philosophy at an early age, Rabindra left his corporate career to serve his Guru and moved to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG), Rishikesh permanently. He has been teaching at SRSG and travelling within India and overseas for outreach programs. Rabindra is deeply devoted to study of ancient scriptures and believes in experiential understanding. Editor’s Note:Swami Rama is the author of the book Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, which is available at various book sellers.
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