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In keeping with changing conditions, please note that weekly Saturday and Tuesday and Thursday classes are livestreamed online at AVC BayArea Youtube channel.   See  detailed instructions below.

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• For assistance, contact raj.paripatyadar@gmail.com,

AVC Vedanta classes

Saturday Mornings,  Tuesday Evenings, Thursday Lunch time – Sri Vijay Kapoor 

Sat 9-10.30 am – Bhagavad Gita  with Swami Shankaranandaji’s Commentary (Starting July 23 2022)

The class will incorporate Meditations, Teaching and Q&A Satsang.  9-10.30 Youtube broadcast.  See these links for class   Videos, and Text.
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Tuesday 8.00pm to 9.30pm – Pancadasi –Brahmananda chapters (starting 26th July 2022)  

Brahma Sutra (first 4 verses).   Videos
Kaivalya Upanisad   Videos
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8   Videos
Vedantic Insights to Transform one’s Life -VITL Videos

Sanskrit Classes and Resources

Knowing sanskrit is beneficial in deeper understanding, assimilating and remembering  of Vedanta teachings.  There are several resources for learning.
Kumud Singhal has taught Sanskrit in the local Bay Area for several years. See this page for the extensive details, about learning the language, and various resources  available. She has published some excellent and enjoyable books.

Self Study Satsang Groups

Participating in self study satsang groups is a good way to  stay immersed in the Vedanta language.  Groups can be formed per your experiences or locations.
a) Swami Parmarthatnanda has suggested a sylable of classes to study in a particular order  See this chart.  The PDFs of the Upanisads are located here.
You may download an Android App called “Sastraprakasika” and purchase the digital audios, either for self study or group study.
b) Other efforts for local study groups are being developed, and volunteers are being sought to organize them.

Children’s Classes and Resources

a) Kumud Singhal has taught children on Hinduism, Culture and Tradition for several years. See this page for extensive details. She has published  several very popular, colorful and enjoyable books (available on Amazon) on Hindu Culture and learning Hindi for children.  These are highly recommended.
b) Arsha Vidya Bala Gurukulam (AVBG) is offering online classes
All Arsha Vidya Bala Gurukulam classes for children are free to anyone who is interested, but please sign up on our website before attending.
Link to register: https://balagurukulam.arshavidya.org
c) Other  Local efforts to support such classes is being considered.

AIM for Seva – Fulfilling and Beneficial Seva opportunities for AVC students

Transforming Rural India, One Child at a Time
Danam – Giving is twice blessed, it blesses the one who gives and the one who receives 
Be a Contributor not just a Consumer 

Learn all about the great contributions and postive  change affected by our local  aimforsevabayarea.org  efforts.
Be a part of the Seva Movement and donate , select the  ” AVC Legacy Science lab, Roorkee” or the “FSHs sponsored by Bay Area”.
See this wonderful  video clip for a short presentation.  For volunteering in our local activities, please send email to aimforsevaba@gmail.com with your interests. Several programs are underway throughout the year.

AVG Arsha Vidya Gurukulam  newsletters and online Talks

Pujya Swami Dayananda

Please see this page for more details about Pujya Swamiji, founder of Arsha Vidya and AIM for Seva organisations,  and his Audio / Video recordings