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Dharma & Karma - As explained in the Bhagavad Gita

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 United States (map)

Four-week series • Aug 4 - Aug 25

Join us in-person or online via livestream

The Bhagavad Gita, the highly regarded Indian scripture, describes the allegorical battle between forces drawing us towards God realization and those that keep us bound to material delusions.

In it, Krishna (representing the divinely realized teacher) offers to Arjuna (representing the truth seeker) counsel to fight the battle of life. Their conversations presents the import of all scriptures offering incredible clarity into spiritual concepts, from the most esoteric to practical and even mundane. 

In this 4 week class series, we will explore specific parts of the Gita to gain a deeper understanding of two important spiritual principles - Dharma and Karma. 

Karma represents actions and their fruits - the cause and effect framework that holds together all life. Dharma is right action - that which draws us towards perfect happiness.

Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda we will

  • Study the symbolic framework of the Gita and its relevance in our lives

  • Define the two principal concepts - Dharma & Karma - as they apply to us

  • Introspect on our personal journey and the specific lessons offered to us in this lifetime

  • Lean to integrate the teachings of Bhagavad Gita in our day to day actions and spiritualize them

This class will be offered in-person in the Ananda temple, and also online via livestream. To participate in guided activities, participants are recommended to join in-person.

Guided by Saiganesh, Kamaladevi and Saranya

Suggested Donation $60, No cost for contributing members of Ananda Palo Alto

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Saiganesh Sairaman

Saiganesh is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. He is a deeply thoughtful, clear speaker, and connects easily with people. He has a passion for sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga and meditation. A world citizen, he grew up in a traditional Hindu family in India and was trained as an Indian Classical musician. He is a former tech manager in the silicon valley, and applies his tech acumen to many Ananda projects.

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Kamaladevi Beswick

An artist, dancer, and lover of beauty, Kamaladevi choreographs many of the exquisite dances you see at special events. She brings her artistic eye to floral displays on the Temple altar. Kamaladevi has a kind and open heart, and a gift for deep listening.

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Saranya LaCosse

Saranya LaCosse is a gifted professional educator; her life-long passion has been teaching and working with deaf children of all ages, from babies to college students. She has presented workshops on many topics in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. She has also taught Sunday School for many years in many settings. You may know her from her rich alto voice in choir and Ananda kirtans.

Earlier Event: August 17
Drop-in Guided Meditation
Later Event: August 18
Clases de Yoga y Meditación (en Español)