Vedic Satsang

This session we will begin getting into more details of the various yogic paths, starting with "Karma Yoga", the path of ACTION.

Having explained the overarching theme of the progression of yoga as we evolve in Chapter 2, Arjuna is still confused about which path he should take. If Krishna is telling him the path of Knowledge is superior, then why is he encouraging him to take the path of action?

Chapter 3 will help explain, why, like Arjuna, most seekers should be involved in the Path of Action in today's modern life. Come join us to find out why!

For the purposes of this book club/study group, we will be using Eknath Easwaran's 2nd edition version of the Bhagavad Gita. This book was chosen as it is less heavy on some of the Sanskrit terminology and will be much easier to read for those not already familiar with this text. It is also inexpensive to purchase and easy to find. Ideally, all participants will have read the chapter prior to the meeting, so that the time may be spent in discussion and clarification of the text.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
10:30-10:45: Arrive (no later than 10:45 please)
10:45- 11:00: Welcome, announcements, Opening Prayers
11:00- 12:30: Study circle, closing prayers

We will be serving GF/CF/vegan Chai and Halwa for those attending!
Location: Casa De Luz
SERENA ROOM

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Facebook.com/groups/vedicsatsangatx/

Join us for a delicious Vegetarian Indian dinner at Suprabhat! This will be a great opportunity to just get together, eat, talk, and get to know each other better. RSVP will be critical for this event as we will need an accurate head count to call in a reservation in advance.
(Food cost not included/ cost per meal for each attendee/ separate bills)

In Chapter 3, Krishna explains the importance of Karma yoga to Arjuna-- either he takes the role in the moment as the "non-doer" of his action, or at least he surrenders the fruits of his actions to the divine.

However, Arjuna is still confused about why Krishna is recommending action for him on the one hand, yet praising wisdom on the other. In Chapter 4, Krishna will reconcile this apparent contradiction for Arjuna (and us!). This chapter discusses the role of "un-activity", the multiple modes of sacrifice, the roles we should take based on our tendencies and much more!

For those who may be attending for the first time, we are using the Easwaran 2nd edition of the Gita for the study group. Additionally, we have posted videos of the previous sessions on our Facebook Group page. Please sign up and can view the links here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vedicsatsangatx

Location: Casa De Luz: "Serena Room"

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
10:30-10:45: Arrive (no later than 10:45 please)
10:45- 11:00: Welcome, announcements, Opening Prayers
11:00- 12:30: Study circle, closing prayers

As always, we will serve Vegan Chai for attendees.

Please RSVP ASAP and if unable to come, please also cancel your RSVP as this is critical to insuring we have the appropriate space. Thank you!