Upcoming Retreats
RT: Manjakkudi 1, Tamil Nadu 2024
Katha Upanishad
Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 12
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Date/Duration: December 1 to 10, 2024
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Location: Manjakkudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Introduction
During this retreat in Manjakkudi, South India at our Guru Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s birthplace, you would have a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional teaching of Vedanta. This retreat would be attended by a group of individuals from all over the world who are interested in learning more about the Self, the universe and its cause.
The program consists of study of Katha Upanishad and Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 12.
The teaching of these two texts will be accompanied with morning meditations, practice of meditative movements, vedic chanting and dialogue sessions.
Participants are required to register at www.discovervedanta.com . Your registration is considered complete when booking fees are paid. The closing date for registration for this retreat is 15 November 2024. Seats are limited, so do not wait to register!
The program consists of study of the following texts:
Katha Upanishad
Selected verses Katha Upanishad is in the form of a dialogue between Lord of Death (Yama) and a young boy called Nachiketa. It begins with Nachiketas fearlessly asking a fundamental question on existence to Yama: There is this doubt about what happens after death. Some say there is a self that is distinct from the body and that it will acquire a new body. Some say there is no such self at all. Who better than you can teach me about the nature of this I? Lord Yama, who first discourages Nachiketas to inquire further into this question, soon discovers that he is mature to be imparted this knowledge. He first helps him discover what is truly searched for by a human being and the means to attain it. Then Lord Yama makes Nachiketas see through various ways how the true nature of ‘I’ is limitless, not subject to birth or death, and reveals the nature of this ‘I’ with the cause of the universe.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 12
Chapter 12 of the Gita unfolds all the different ways the individual can relate to Isvara (the cause of the universe) in a beautiful manner. Arjuna is taught how one can grow from our basic understanding of the nature of Isvara as the all intelligence and power pervading the universe to an appreciation of this fact that is fully assimilated and integrated in our lives. Thus, wherever we start from, Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of building this relationship with Isvara if we want to know the essential oneness between ourselves as individuals and Isvara. In the final verses of this chapter, Lord Krishna describes vividly the qualities, values and attitude of the person who has transformed himself and is living his understanding of Isvara, so that we can develop these qualities in ourselves and grow to become a mature person, in touch with realities of life.
Date & Schedule
Nov 30
- All Day Plan to arrive by Nov 30
Dec 1 to Dec 9
- 7:00 to 7:45 Guided Meditation
- 8:00 to 8:45 Breakfast
- 9:00 to 10:30 Upanishad 1
- 11:15 to 12:45 Upanishad 2
- 13:00 to 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 to 16:00 Free Time
- 16:00 to 16:45 Meditative Movements
- 17:00 to 18:30 Bhagavad Gita
- 19:15 to 20:00 Dinner
- 20:15 to 21:00 Dialogue
Dec 10
- 13:00 Classes end by lunchtime
Location & Accommodation
- Website: https://jnanapravaha.in/about-manjakkudi/
- Phone:+91 95007 77910
- Email: ramanathanv.avrandpt@gmail.com
The Village
Manjakkudi is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery between the towns of Kumbakonam and Tiruvarur, in a predominantly rural and agricultural area. In this charming village, we will visit Swamiji’s school, college and other projects which have transformed the lives of thousands in the area. This region also has some of the most ancient temples in India.
Dates of arrival/departure
We suggest that the participants arrive in Manjakuddi by 30 November 2024. Classes begin on 01 December, early morning, and end on 10 December, lunch time.
Getting to Manjakkudi
Travel expenses are in addition to the contribution to the Teachers.
Flights are out of Tiruchirapalli, the nearest airport from Manjakkudi.
Accommodation
Participants are housed in a beautiful Guest House in Manjakuddi village itself. Since the total capacity is 20 rooms, we encourage participants to share Daya or Anugraha Double rooms with their friends so that we can accept more people to attend the retreat.
Please email us at discovervedanta@gmail.com to let us know if you would like a single room or a double room. If you opt for a double room, please inform us of who the other occupant will be.
Cost of Accommodation
Accommodation charges are in addition to the contribution to the Teachers.
Living expenses at the Guest House include accommodation, three vegetarian meals, and laundry. All rooms are self-contained with attached private bathrooms.
Daya Residence:
4 Double rooms available
Double occupancy @ Rs. 1,200 per person per day.
Single occupancy @ Rs. 1,800 per person per day.
Anugraha Residence:
4 Single rooms available @ Rs. 2,000 per person per day
12 Double rooms available
Double occupancy @ Rs. 1,600 per person per day
Single occupancy @ Rs. 2,200 per person per day
Transportation from Tiruchirapalli Airport to Manjakkudi can be organized by the guest house. Please send your travel details to M R Rajagopal, rajagopal_mr@yahoo.com +91 8056162635 and Prasenjit Bhattacherjee, prasenjit.sdet@gmail.com +91 7094467516 with a copy to us at discovervedanta@gmail.com.
The payment of the staying expenses to the Guest House will take place at the time of your arrival and check-in.
Contribute
Any amount above the standard fees, depending upon your financial means and choice, will help us in continuing to share this knowledge.
Transactional details are available on the Support Us tab of our Website.
FAQ
You are requested to cancel by Nov 1, 2024, in the event that you are not able to make it.
If we have someone on the waitlist, we will refund your deposit.
If you cancel after Nov 1, 2024, we request you to pay the Teacher’s Fee of Rs. 15,000 and the Accommodation Charges for the room you reserved.
Please reach out to us at discovervedanta@gmail.com.
You are requested to email us at discovervedanta@gmail.com, and request your name to be added to our waitlist. We will let you know if you there is a spot available by Nov 2, 2024.