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Guru Dakshina for Vijayji’s classes and AVC expenses
Guru Dakshina & AVC expenses
Alternatively: use Zelle to transfer money by email to “AVCbayarea@gmail.com”
Labor Day Weekend Talks by Swamini Svatmavidyananda
Sunday Aug 31st Online Talk
Topic: Essense of Mundakopanisad
Venue: Limited capacity satsang.
Talk will be broadcast Live https://www.youtube.com/@AVCBayArea/streams
When: Aug 31st 11am-12.30pm
Poster with details of subject verses covered
Contacts: Lakshmi, at Varathirumagal@gmail.com, 860-655-5229
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Monday Sept 1st Online Talk
Topic: Essense of Mayapanchakam
Venue: Limited capacity satsang.
Talk will be broadcast Live https://www.youtube.com/@AVCBayArea/streams
When: Sept 1st 10.45am-12.15pm
Poster with details of subject verses covered
Contact: Raj, at raj.paripatyadar@gmail.com, 408-476-1638
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Announcing 2 Day Vedanta Retreat by Swamini Svatmavidyananda
Register Now for the Retreat Sept 6th-7th
Register Now
Note: Registration is required only for in-person attendance, and NOT for viewing remotely
Topic: Antaraṅga-Sādhanā: Effortlessly Abide in the Truth of the Self
Venue: Milpitas Tech Center, 691 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, (downstairs Main Hall, next to lobby)
When:
Sept 6th Saturday: 9am-12.30pm, i.e. Half Day
Sept 7th Sunday: 9am-12.30pm. i.e. Half Day
Please arrive on-time and be seated silently.
Poster to share with keen students of Vedanta and invite to participate.
Retreat Talks will be broadcast Live on https://www.youtube.com/@AVCBayArea/streams
Contact: Lakshmi, at Varathirumagal@gmail.com, 860-655-5229
There will also be a book sale at the venue. Collect insightful books by our Swamis and also gift them to family and friends and invite them to explore this wonderful journey. Also, see a books for teaching Sanskrit and Hindhi and Sastra to Children by our very own Dr. Kumud Singhal.
Retreat Topic: Antaraṅga-Sādhanā: Effortlessly Abide in the Truth of the Self
Initially a student of Vedanta is much like a cow let loose in a pasture. Released from the dark confines of its stable, the cow hungrily gobbles up all the grass it can possibly eat. In the same way, the student of Vedanta, released from the confines of ātma-ajñāna, and the traps of mistaken notions, rushes to the śāstra pasture, grazing hungrily in the Upanishadic grasses. We can say that the cow has a lot to teach us. After hurriedly eating the grass, the cow then sits leisurely under a tree and chews the cud by regurgitating what it has ingested. Likewise, it behooves the student of Vedanta to ruminate on the words of the Upanishad until the message of oneness is fully assimilated and becomes a lived reality. In this retreat, we will look at the relationship between cultivating a rich inner life, and its effect on one’s participation in the world. We will also look at the various pratibandha (obstacles) in meditation and nididhyasana, contemplation, and practical tips to overcome them.
Swamini Svatmavidyananda Saraswati ji, a long-term disciple of Pujya Swami Dayanandaji travels and teaches internationally, sharing her knowledge of Vedanta and Sanskrit at many institutions of repute such Arsha Vidya Gurukulams at Rishikesh and Sailorsburg PA, as well as Sivananda Ashrams, and Indica programs. Visit the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/Svatmavidyananda. Please visit Swaminiji’s website to see other ongoing programs and near term retreats.
Online guru-dakshina for Swaminiji is also accepted on our website. Please select, Swami visit as the cause and then enter her name in comment.
Alternatively: use Zelle to transfer money by email to “AVCbayarea@gmail.com”
Announcing 2 Day Annual Vedanta Retreat by Sri Vijay Kapoor
Registration for the Retreat Oct 11th-12th
Register
Registration helps us send any updated links, and information, for logistics.
Venue: Milpitas Tech Center, 691 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, (downstairs Main Hall, next to lobby)
When: Oct 11th/12th, 8.00 to 12.pm class (i.e. Half Day) followed by lunch and opportunity to ask Q & A and Satsang after lunch
(more details on registration page)
Complementary Lunch, snacks and Tea/Coffee will be provided throughout the Retreat.
Topic: Keys To Opening The Door To Ishvara Darshan
We undertake pilgrimages, and occasional temple visits to fulfill our hearts in the presence of Ishvara. But what if we could feel fulfillment in our hearts all the time?
What are keys for unlocking the inner door to Ishvara’s darshan? I will base the discourses on key insights from the text ‘Advaita Makaranda’
More details will be provided later.
Starting A Series of Podcasts on Youtube (Podcast), by Vijay Kapoor
As planned, these will be short (20 minutes) English language Audio/video podcasts to facilitate listening/viewing on the move. Please use free Youtube Music App for the free Audio downloads https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=piFDY-GyI4E
Features:
- I will target recording 2 to 3 podcasts each week, and make them public by the end of each week. Will adjust over time
- I am planning to have one major topic that may last a year (will announce the topic later)
- I am open to taking up different topics as separate playlists simultaneously, such as explanation of specific prayers or text passages
- I will encourage you to send your questions, and will devote podcasts to answering your questions.
- Vijaykapoor@gmail.com[/su_button]
Weekly classes continuing – Sri Vijay Kapoor
Mandukya Karika
Sat 8.30-9.45 am
Class Videos, Class Texts, Class Swami A PDFs
Register by sending email to vijaykapoor@gmail.com (give your background)
Based on Sri Gaudapadacharya’s Karika on Mandukya Upanishad, the classes generally follow Swami Akhanadanandaji’s Hindi discourses on the 4 prakarnas of the Karika.
References to texts are available.
Vision and Promise of Vedanta – Sri Vijay Kapoor
This class is being converted to an audio Podcast format. Details are still being worked out. Any inputs are welcome.
More information in as we know it.
Guru Dakshina for Vijayji’s classes can be given here
Guru Dakshina
Alternatively: use Zelle to transfer money by email to “AVCbayarea@gmail.com
Summer Retreat with Vijayji at AVG, May 3-10th
Finding Fulfillment through Bhagavad Gita
Videos of the retreat talks
Here is the group of local AVC students who traveled to AVG (PA), for Vijayi’s retreat on “fulfillment through Bhagavad Gita”. Several east coast students also attended the retreat. The Saylorsburg ashram facilities has had many new upgrades to the facilities and more to come, so must visit.
Please see this link for more pictures.
Swami Muktatmananda Retreat, April 4-6th 2025
Topic: “Nirvana Shatakam”
FLYER share this flyer with friends and family invite them to meet Swamiji.
TEXT of Nirvana Shatakam, please download as reference for retreat, soft copy or print as needed.
Video Recording Playlist
Retreat Summary Notes by Niranjan
Swamiji presented the text in a very clear and direct manner, the deep subject of achieving Nirvana, or discovering the Self/Consciousnesses. The audience participated with interactive Q&A and satsangs.
Satsang Photo with Swamiji, More retreat photos
Ebook by Swami Dayananda on Nirvana Shatakam (Atma Shatakam) is available on Swami D Teachings App
Online Guru Dakshina for Swami Muktatmananda
Accessing AVC Classes
Vedanta classes
AVCBayarea – Live classes channel on Youtube for “Live streams” page > click on the “live” class video that may be running -> make your presence known on Chat window using the chat text space below the Chat window.
AVCBayarea -Playlists channel
Archive of all AVC Classes
Special Talks: Kaivalya Upanisad, 2024 Retreat– complete in 18 classes
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Sanskrit Classes and Resources
Knowing sanskrit is beneficial in deeper understanding, assimilating and remembering of Vedanta teachings. There are several resources for learning.
Kumud Singhal has taught Sanskrit in the local Bay Area for several years. See this page for the extensive details, about learning the language, and various resources available. She has published some excellent and enjoyable books.
Children’s Classes and Resources
a) AVBG is offering children’s classes at 8 levels
The Arsha Vidya Bala-gurukulam (AVBG) Vedic Heritage program is greatly appreciated by all. The program attracted hundreds of students from far and wide, all of whom graduated under the guidance of highly dedicated and experienced teachers. The Registration link is required by August 15th to avoid disappointment
There are eight levels for children between 6th and 17th years. You or your friends with children in this age group can benefit from this opportunity if they are interested in the Vedic Heritage program.
From: Suddhatma Chaitanya and the BalaGurukulam Team
b) Kumud Singhal has taught children on Hinduism, Culture and Tradition for several years. See this page for extensive details. She has published several very popular, colorful and enjoyable books (available on Amazon) on Hindu Culture and learning Hindi for children. These are highly recommended.
Self-Study Satsang Groups
Participating in self study satsang groups is a good way to stay immersed in the Vedanta language. Groups can be formed per your experiences or locations.
a) Swami Parmarthananda has suggested a syllable of classes to study in a particular order See this chart. The PDFs of the Upanisads are located here.
You may download an Android App called “Sastraprakasika” and purchase the digital audios, either for self study or group study.
b) Contact Kumar Padmini at hpalumni73@gmail.com, to enquire about joining a BGita study group.
AIM for Seva – Fulfilling and Beneficial Seva opportunities for AVC students
Transforming Rural India, One Child at a Time
Danam – Giving is twice blessed, it blesses the one who gives and the one who receives
Be a Contributor not just a Consumer.
Learn all about the great contributions and positive change affected by our local https://aimforsevabayarea.org efforts.
Be a part of the Seva Movement and donate , select “FSHs sponsored by Bay Area”.
See this wonderful short video clip.
Volunteer in our local activities, send email to aimforsevaba@gmail.com with your interests. Several programs are underway throughout the year.
AVG Arsha Vidya Gurukulam newsletters and online Talks
See AVG/AVP USA links as below for classes in English:
Schedule of events.
Live and Archived courses
AVP media site– Course recordings
Digital book store
Newsletters Arshavidya India
Arsha Vidya Swamis frequently visiting Bay Area
We are blessed to have the following AVG Swamis regularly visiting the SF Bay Area for Talks.
Swamini Svatmavidyananda, Swami Muktatmananda, Swami Sachidananda and Swami Paramatmananda. Newsletters and announcements will be sent.
Please also visit this page to get information about other Swamis of AVG and other Mahatmas.
Chanting and mantras
Shanti Mantras 10 from major Upanishads
Mantras Others
Shiva Rudram Chanting, PDF
Nirvana Shatkam chant with lyrics
Audio chants & Lyrics
contact raj.paripatyadar@gmail.com