Knowledge and Wisdom: Evening Talks on Chapter VII of the Bhagavad Geeta
“Whatever is pure, active and inert, know that to proceed from Me; yet, I am not in them, they are in me.”
Shri Krishna, Chapter 7, Verse 12, Bhagavad Geeta
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How can a limited mind understand or embrace the infinite? How can a wave lift itself out of its limited realm of consciousness and realise that it is nothing but the ocean?
In the Bhagavad Geeta, Krishna explains that first a seeker must discipline and integrate his mind so that it comes to implicitly obey the will of his discriminative intellect. But this is an intermediary stage where the seeker’s knowledge still exists only as intellectual appreciation.
In chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Geeta, Krishna explains the technique for the seeker to move beyond intellectual knowledge and experience the infinite subjectively.
Through contemplation on the nature of the Self, the meditator thus expands his consciousness, transcends his mind and comes to realise his Divine, all-encompassing nature. Such a seeker becomes a Man of Wisdom.
Knowledge and Wisdom:
Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Geeta: A series of seven evening talks in English by Swami Swaroopananda
12th – 18th September 2009
7:30pm - 9pm
Advait Centre, Wembley
Admission is free and open to all
For more information contact Jessica on 07950602794 or Natasha on 07957554142 or e-mail info@maximumhappiness.org
The Art of Contemplation
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The Art of Contemplation: based on the Kaivalya Upanishad. A series of five morning talks in English by Swami Swaroopananda
14th – 18th September 2009
7am - 8am
Chinmaya Kirti,
2 Egerton Gardens,
Hendon,
London
NW4 4BA
Admission is free and open to all
For more information contact Jessica on 07950602794 or Natasha on 07957554142 or e-mail info@maximumhappiness.org
Rise in Love
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Is a weekend residential retreat for those aged 18 - 35 with Swami Swaroopananda, organised by CHYK UK, the youth wing of the Chinmaya Mission UK.
Both days will be filled with lectures, discussion, activities and reflection. The retreat is a chance to spend 2 days away from the rush of everyday life to reflect and explore life's deeper questions in the company of like-minded people and guided by a spiritual master.
The entire world talks about love. There are libraries of books dedicated to it. But how much do we really understand love? Love is the mother of all emotions and the cornerstone of spirituality. But all too often, we confuse pure, selfless love with selfish, emotional attachment.
Attachment demands of another. Love serves and sacrifices. Attachment can never be fulfilled. Love is fulfilment in itself. Attachment gives rise to duality. Love is an expression of oneness. Within each of our hearts lies the capacity to love; to give of ourselves and ask for nothing in return and in the process, to rise above our desires and discover lasting freedom and peace. All it takes is love.
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Rise in Love: based on I Love You Letters: A 2-day conference by Swami Swaroopananda
19th – 20th September 2009 Departure time between 7.15am - 7.45am from Chinmaya Kirti, 2 Egerton Gardens, Hendon, London NW4 4BA
Admission: £125 Age: 18-35 years
Register on line at http://www.chinmayauk.org/RIL.htm
For more information contact Sachin on 07855 820 202 or Milan on 07957 568 879 or email chyk@chinmayauk.org
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Operation: Storm II Perform
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A 1 day interactive workshop for teenagers with Swami Swaroopananda and a special session for parents.
Operation: Storm II Perform
From the eye of the storm to the I in you
Are you ready to fight? To win the hardest battle of all? To outlast your biggest rival and triumph to be the best? Have you always wanted to be a winner, but never known the secret of winning? Are you ready to go within and fight your toughest opponent: yourself?
Welcome to Operation: Storm II Perform. An interactive workshop with lectures, discussion and activities for teenagers aged 13 - 18 . Join us as we engage in battle and emerge victorious, under the inspirational guidance of Pujya Swami Swaroopananda.
Operation Storm to Perform:
An interactive workshop with Swami Swaroopananda
13th September 2009 9am - 4:30pm (with Parent’s session 9am - 11:30 am)
Chinmaya Kirti, 2 Egerton Gardens, Hendon, London NW4 4BA
Price: £15
For more information contact Vimal on 07971 924 244 or Divya on 07533 363 475 or email jc@chinmayauk.org
Special session for parents 9am - 11am (admission free)
To Register please print and post registration forms and liability release to:
S2P, 1 Hertford End Court, Sandy Lodge Way, Northwood, London HA6 2AW
Download form: Click Here
Krishna, My Friend
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This year Balavihar celebrates 15 years in the UK! To celebrate this, we are very excited to have Swami Swaroopanandaji, who will be doing a special Balavihar day entitled “Krishna My Friend” on September 12th.
This will be an amazing opportunity for the Chinmaya Balavihar family of children, parents and sevaks to come together and enjoy themselves and benefit from Swamiji. Swamiji will also be holding a special session for parents on the day.
This event is open for all, so please feel free to spread the word round to your family and friends.
As usual, there are many seva opportunities available before and on the day e.g. with respect to food, transport and organisation on the day. Please get in touch with Roushika on 0781 214 6428 or bv@chinmayauk.org – your involvement in any capacity would be very much appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you and the kids on the 12th.
12th September 2009
11am – 1pm
St Christinas School, 25 St. Edmunds Terrace, St. Johns Wood, London NW8 7PY
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