Presents

The school of Ancient Wisdom is dedicated to preserving and realizing the ageless wisdom, which embodies both a world-view and a vision of human self-transformation.

This centre is dedicated to certain fundamental propositions.

The Universe and all that exists within it are one interrelated and interdependent whole.

Every existent being—from atom to galaxy-is rooted in the same universal, life creating Reality. This Reality is all pervasive, but it can never be summed up in its parts, since it transcends all its expressions. It reveals itself in the purposeful, ordered, and meaningful processes of nature, as well as in the deepest recesses of the mind and spirit.

Recognition of the unique value of every living being, expresses itself in reverence for life, compassion for all, sympathy with the need of all individuals to find truth for themselves, and respect for all religious traditions. The ways in which these ideals become realities in individual life are both the privileged choice and the responsible act of every human being.

Central to our concerns is the desire to promote understanding and brotherhood among people of all races, nationalities, philosophies and religions. Therefore, all people, whatever their race, creed or colour are invited to participate equally in the life and work of the School.

It points towards the source of unity beyond all differences. Devotion to truth, love for all living beings, and commitment to a life of active altruism are the marks of the transformed being---the marks of a truly spiritual person.

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A GLOBAL CENTRE FORHIGHER CONSCIOUSNESSAND TRANSFORMATION

THE CREST-JEWEL OF WISDOM(VIVEKACHUDAMANI OF ADI

SHANKARACHARYA)

by Krishnaphani KESIRAJU

on SUNDAY 22nd JANUARY 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION

Donations/Contributions:Rs 800/- would be charged to cover meals and accommodation on sharing basis.

THE PROGRAMME IS SPONSOREDAND SUBSIDISED BY

JEWEL IN THE LOTUS TRUST

Donations are welcome/made payable to:Jewel in the Lotus trust

For details contact: Mrs Malathi Janakiram - 9611431911orDr Sana S.B - 9986036229orMr Ravi Gerard - 9902842817

Special Note: No consumption of non-veg food,Alcohol, drugs or smoking on the School Campus.All meals are strictly vegetarian.(Age of participants no bar - young or old)

AIR FORCE STATIONYelahanka

To Dodaballapur

TO NANDI HILLS

GREEN ACRES

DODAJALA

Yelahanka Police Station

FLYOVER

Mekhri CircleUnderpass

RING ROAD HEBBAL FLYOVER

DEVANAHALLI

Bypass Road

RAILWAYUnderpass

Way to BIA

FLY OVER

PROGRAMME

SATURDAY 2017

05.30 a.m. Registration & Room Allotment

08.30. p.m. Dinner

21st JANUARY

06.30 p.m. Movie

21st JANUARY 2017

SESSION - 1

10.15 a.m.

SESSION - 2

SESSION - 3

01.30 p.m. Lunch

02.30 p.m. SESSION - 4

04.00 p.m.

SUNDAY

07.00 a.m. YOGA

08.30 a.m. Breakfast

Coffee/Tea break

10.30 a.m.

12.00 p.m.

Coffee/Tea break

09.00 a.m.

The VIVEKA-CHUDAMANI or The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom forms one of the important original works of Sri Sankaracharya on Vedanta. The central theme of Vivekachudamani is God in its transcendental, impersonal aspect – beyond mind and duality. Vedanta is the Science of Self-Realization, which is as exact as or more than any mundane science. Here the focus is on direct intuitive experience which is far greater than any amount of scholarship, argument or discussion.

Sri Sankaracharya's style of presenting such an abstruse subject as self-realization in this excellent text Vivekachudamani is both concise and incisive in its approach and analysis. It at once appeals to the mind and the heart. It is highly poetic and deeply mystic, and yet rational.

Reference Books:

1. Viveka-Chudamani or Crest-Jewel of Wisdom by Mohini M Chatterji, The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, Chennai

2. The Message of Vivekachudamani by Swami Ranganathananda, Advaita Ashrama (Publication Department), Kolkata

3. Talks on Sankara'sVivekachoodamani by Swami Chinmayananda, Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai