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SUMMARY:Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds
DESCRIPTION:Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds\n\nA 2 Day Retreat on the Timele
 ss Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita\n\nThe Bhagavad Gita is one of the world’
 s most profound guides to living a meaningful\, balanced\, and purposeful 
 life. Yet many people find its teachings difficult to approach because of 
 unfamiliar language\, philosophical depth\, or cultural context. This retr
 eat is designed to make the wisdom of the Gita simple\, practical\, and re
 levant to contemporary life.\n\nDrawing upon a carefully selected set of v
 erses from the Bhagavad Gita\, we will explore the essential teachings of 
 Vedanta in a clear and accessible manner. Whether you are completely new t
 o the Gita or have studied it before\, the retreat offers a structured jou
 rney into its central insights\, combining philosophical inquiry with prac
 tical reflection and discussion.\n\nTogether\, we will examine some of lif
 e’s most fundamental questions:\n\nThe Details of the Retreat are as fol
 lows:\n\nWhat is the true goal of human life?\nWhy do we experience stress
 \, dissatisfaction\, fear\, and inner conflict?\nWhat are the obstacles th
 at prevent us from living with clarity and fulfilment?\nHow can we overcom
 e these obstacles through wisdom\, self-awareness\, and disciplined action
 ?\nWho am I beyond my roles\, thoughts\, and emotions?\nWhat does the Gita
  mean by God\, the Divine\, or the Ultimate Reality?\nHow can spirituality
  become a living experience rather than merely a belief?\nThe retreat will
  introduce participants to the practical disciplines of Karma Yoga—the a
 rt of acting effectively without becoming burdened by anxiety and attachme
 nt—and Dhyana Yoga\, the path of cultivating attention\, inner stillness
 \, and self-understanding through meditation.\n\nRather than treating the 
 Gita as a religious text alone\, we will approach it as a universal guide 
 to understanding the human mind\, navigating life’s challenges\, and dis
 covering deeper meaning and purpose. The sessions will include presentatio
 ns\, guided reflections\, discussions\, and opportunities for personal inq
 uiry\, making the teachings both engaging and applicable to daily life.\n\
 nThe retreat is based on the recently published book Essence of the Bhagav
 ad Gita for Modern Minds\, by the retreat facilitator\, Sri Gokul Muthu ji
 \, which presents the Gita’s teachings in a manner that speaks directly 
 to the questions and concerns of modern seekers.\n\nWhether you are lookin
 g for intellectual clarity\, practical guidance\, spiritual depth\, or sim
 ply a fresh perspective on life\, Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds offers an
  invitation to engage with one of humanity’s greatest wisdom traditions 
 in a thoughtful\, contemporary\, and transformative way.\n\n*Suitable age 
 group 18 years and above* Open for all\, no prior knowledge is required.\n
 \nDate and timings: Starts on the 24th July (Friday) at 5:00 PM and conclu
 des on 26th July (Sunday) 2026 at 4:30 PM.\n\nVenue: Indica Gurukulam @ Ri
 tambhara\, No. 69\, BMTC Layout\, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village\, Lakshm
 ipura-Hobli.\n\nThe Retreat Place\, located just on the outskirts of Banga
 lore city\, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga and spiritual stu
 dies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of
  its own.\n\nWorkshop Contribution: Rs 5\,250/- For Adults and For Student
 s who are perusing any degree or higher education Rs. 3150/- The fees are 
 inclusive of boarding\, lodging and teaching plus resource materials.\n\nA
 ccommodation: Shared accommodation will be provided\n\nFood: Simple sāttv
 ik food with fresh-grown vegetables from the farm.\n\nReaching the Venue: 
 The venue is about 22 km from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through
  Magadi Road and Tumkur Road\, preferably through your own vehicles. The r
 etreat centre is very close to “Sri Kamadhenu Kshetra”\, a highly popu
 lar Raghavendra Swamy temple\, which has become much-known in recent years
 . It would take approximately an hour to reach the retreat venue from the 
 city centre. Participants have to make their own arrangements to travel to
  the venue. If any assistance is required\, the Indica Yoga Team will help
 .\n\nMetro Rail Access: Take Green Line\, get down at Madavara Metro Stati
 on. From there\, it takes 25 mins (9.2 km) via Lakshmipura Road by Auto Ri
 ckshaw / Taxi.\n\nContact: namaste@indicayoga.com / +91 6363663313 / +91 8
 431570343\n\nClick here to register
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