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Srimad Bhagavad Gita - the Journey begins: Understanding Chapters 1 & 2

What You Will Learn

Srimad Bhagavad Gita - The big picture: how this scripture is foundational knowledge for Life, Work and Spiritual progress

Chapter 1: Arjuna's Grief and Dilemma (Arjunaviṣādayoga)
  • ⁠The context of the Gita

  • Duryodhana’s plea

  • Duryodhana’s taunt

  • Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s test

  • Arjuna's confusion and ultimate meltdown



  • Chapter 2: The Yoga of Reasoning (Sāṅkhyayoga)

    With 72 Shlokas this is one of the longest chapters of the Bhagavad Gita

  • The dialogue begins

  • Śrī Kṛṣṇa launches Tattvas

  • The real Self

  • Dharma - layered, textured meaning - across five beautiful dimensions

  • Arjuna’s SvaDharma

  • Karma Yoga - an introduction

  • Sthitaprajña - an elaboration

  • Effect of Karma Yoga




This session is a preview to the complete Gateway to the Gita program that covers all 18 chapters. Participants will get an insight into the power and relevance of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. While absorbing some key concepts and insights that will help launch your personal journey into the brilliant ocean, nay cosmos, of Vedanta.

This preview will also help you decide if you would like to participate in the upcoming 9-session Gateway to the Gita program.

The Gateway to the Gita program delivers all the key aspects, insights, concepts - of the scripture and each chapter. This covers both YogaShastra and Brahma Vidya, across major Sampradayas. Participation in this program will enable you to read and pursue deeper learning and practice of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.

with Sampath Iyengar

Sampath is the founder of Intellect Yoga Institute a platform dedicated to transmitting Vedanta insights for modern relevance. He is a private investor and mentor focused on Innovation and Impact. Sampath has had an extraordinary career in terms of variety and challenges and has been an effective change agent. He has worn many hats – technical, entrepreneur, Global CEO, Investor, Advisor, Mentor - and has lived in different parts of the world. His journey with the Vedanta began in earnest from 2008 when he was associated with the Chinmaya mission while living in Princeton. Over the years, he has continued to apply the teachings of the Vedanta and for this treasure, he is grateful to his gurus from several sampradayas.

What the participants who attended Gateway to the Gita program say...!

The detailed explanation of everything, especially the Q/A sessions were very engaging and insightful.

- Dr. Elavatsala Sharma, Psychiatrist
Wow what an amazing deep dive into a great book.

- Dr. Tilok Ghose, Orthopedic Surgeon
This is a life time experience for me. Every word spoken by Mr. Iyengar was precious and overall coordination by "Open Pathshala" was priceless.

- Col Arun Prakash Agarwal, Government service
The style of summarising Bhagavad Gita overall and chapter-wise is unique and very helpful in providing a good grasp. Also, Shri Iyengar's deliberate style with his fully devoted heart sowed a seed of deeper devotion in me.

- Shreenath Mishra, Chartered Accountant
The Presenter had a very deep knowledge of the Gita so he could answer all the questions.

- Satish Kumar Singh, Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Not only was the Guruji extremely knowledgeable and humble, the design and follow-up have been exemplary. Much appreciated.

- Sunil Sharma, Partner
Found the Q&A sessions very engaging. Wish we had such platforms in my school/college years. This course is very well organized and presented.

- Girija Maira, School Teacher (Retd)

Session on: 23rd November 6:30pm to 8:30 pm IST
Presentation + Q&A

Nov

23

  • 2-Hour Program

  • Saturday, 6:30 pm IST

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Duration

Live-Interactive session of 2-hours on Saturday

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