Arsha Vidya Center - There is Nothing Indeed as Purifying as Knowledge

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.

Quick Links for Classes

- To see Menu selections on Phones, turn phone to landscape mode or turn ON Desktop site.
- Latest Class videos click here
- Video Playlists click here
- Index of AVC Talks click here.
- For notification of Live Youtube streaming, click this link AVC BayArea Youtube channel and click “subscribe” on the right hand side.
- For assistance, contact raj.paripatyadar@gmail.com,

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Ananda Mimamsa with Bhasya, (Taittriya Upanishad), Morning and Evening Discourses

We are very happy to announce that Swami Paramatmananda will be in the Bay Area from April 19h – 26th for discourses on Vedanta. We are fortunate to have Swamiji for 7 morning classes and 7 evening discourses. All sessions will be on the same topic.

Ananda Mimamsa is an enquiry into bliss, described in the Taittriya Upanishad. It is also the essence of the Aitareya and Taittriya Upanishads, which are part of the Vedas. Ananda Mimamsa explores the nature of happiness and love, and how they are related to one’s true self. Ananda is a Sanskrit word that means bliss or joy. Are you interested in learning more about Ananda Mimamsa or Ananda in general?

Where: 175 Nortech Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134, 1st floor Hall.
When: April 19th – April 26th

Program Schedule:
April 20th-April 25th, 8.30am till 10.30am: Meditation and Lecture
April 19th-April 25th, 7.30pm till 9.00pm: Lecture and Satsang
April 22nd (Saturday), 11.00am to 12.30 Satsang, 12.30 to 2.00pm Lunch (Free Registration required)

Registration: Please register Here for the lunch on April 22nd. (Helps us in organizing supplies)

Many of you may have listened to Swamiji in the previous years. He had struck an excellent chord with the audience here, and we requested him to visit us every year. Fortunately, he made time for an extended visit this year. Swamiji has become an important figure in spiritual India. Being a direct disciple of Pujya Swami Dayanandaji, he has organized an ashram in Rajkot for teaching both householders and brahmacharis. His excellent grasp of the subject matter, and speaking style, learned from his great master, made him a favorite with Swami Dayananda. So much so, that when the historic Dharma Acharya Sabha was established, he was asked to be the secretary. So effective was he that upon Pujya Swamiji’s mahasamadhi, Swami Paramatmananda was appointed by all the mathadipatis – that included the Shankaracharyas – to become the head of the Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha. This is a great honor! I hope you have a chance to learn from this spiritual master.

Brahmananda (Ananda) valli with bhashya

Flyer – with active links

Flyer for printing and- for sticking as poster

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Vijay Kapoorji at AVG Mid-May

Vijay Kapoorji has been invited again this year to do a week-long retreat Mid May at AVG (Saylorsburg) on the topic of Aparoksha Anubhuti.

Please write to vijaykapoor@gmail.com for details of the trip and arrangements.

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.

Tuesday 8.00pm to 9.30pm – Pancadasi –Brahmananda chapters (starting 26th July 2022)
See this link for class videos

Here is how you can attend the live class:
Click on the link to go to AVCBayarea – Live classes channel on Youtube for “Live streams” page > click on the “live” class video that may be running -> make your presence known on Chat window using the chat text space below the Chat window

Index of all AVC Talks, click here.
Subscribe to the AVC BayArea channel so you can receive notifications on when a class has started by clicking on “Subscribe” button or the “bell” icon at home page.

To enquire about the classes, and to join the “AVC Students” whatsapp group, please send email to vijaykapoor@gmail.com.

Guru Dakshina for Vijayji’s classes can be given here
Guru Dakshina

Alternatively: use Zelle to transfer money by email to “AVCbayarea@gmail.com”

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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.

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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) Contact Kumar Padmini to enquire about joining a BGita study group.

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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.

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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.

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AVG Arsha Vidya Gurukulam newsletters and online Talks

See AVG/AVP USA links as below for classes in English:
Schedule of events. Live broadcast and archived courses link ; Course audio recordings can be purchased at this new AVP media site,
Digital book store Arshavidya India newsletters

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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

Why Study Vedanta – Swami Dayananda

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Arsha Vidya Swamis followed by Bay Area students

Swami Viditatmananda

Please see this page for more info and Audio / Video recordings
Tribute to Swamiji by Vijay Kapoorji: Swami Viditatmananda as Mahatma
Swamiji’s Video Talks

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Swami Tattvavidananda

Please see this page for more info and Audio / Video recordings
A youtube channel for Videos Talks
Atma bodha talks Nov 2022

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Swami Paramarthananda Discources

Please see this page for more info and Audio / Video recordings. For more insights of his teachings, visit this page Current ongoing audio talks on new classes
Android App for other important talks: “sastraprakasika”

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