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Self-Paced
• Through a series of on-demand weekly talks (each approximately 45-60 minutes long), Br. Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya guides a self-paced course on studying the Bhagavad-Gītā.
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Bhagavad-Gītā
• The Bhagavad-Gītā is one of the core texts of Sanātana Dharma, presenting the complete picture of Indian spirituality in 700 verses.
• It is an essential text for anyone interested in undergoing an in-depth study of the core principles of Sanātana Dharma, India’s timeless spiritual tradition. -
Course Materials
• Video lessons, satsangs, live Q&A and access to an online exclusive community.
• PDF of text will be provided in both devanagari (Sanskrit) and in roman letters with diacritical markings. No other materials are needed. -
Structure
• The course will be ongoing, and take multiple years to complete. It will include structured breaks to facilitate the pacing.
• No experience with studying scriptures or Sanskrit is required, merely a sincere open-hearted desire to understand one’s true nature as revealed by Amma’s teachings and the ancient Indian spiritual tradition. -
Live Zoom Q&A
• There will be multiple live Zoom Q&A sessions throughout the course with Br. Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya. A live session will take place at the conclusion of each chapter of the Gītā..
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Community Interaction
• Ask questions and interact with other students via the online community forum exclusive to Amrita Virtual Academy Members.
• Deepen your satsang experience by developing a global network of study buddies and friends on the path.
Bhagavad Gita:
Dialogues with Sri Krishna
Begins April 19
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“The Gītā is not asking us to worship a God sitting in the sky on a golden throne. Nor is it asking us to strive to attain heaven after we die. ‘How can you experience peace and happiness right now, right here?’ That is what Gītā is showing us. The Gītā helps us to realize our True Self.”
—Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi)
What is Bhagavad-Gītā?
The Bhagavad-Gītā is one of the most important texts in India’s ancient scriptural tradition. Within its 700 verses, we are presented with the very essence of the Vedic teaching in an accessible and concise form. In Amma’s own words, “The Bhagavad-Gītā presents us with the quintessence of the Vedas. The Vedas are as deep and expansive as the ocean. That said, ocean water cannot be readily used for drinking or bathing. Only when it is evaporated by the heat of the Sun, forms clouds, condenses, rains down and forms rivers, can it be used to quench one’s thirst. Similarly, the Bhagavad-Gītā is verily a distillation of the Vedas. It has flowed down to us like the Ganges through the grace of God. Miraculously, even though it is a distillation, it retains the depth and expansiveness of the original. Thus, it has become regarded as the very symbol of Sanātana Dharma.”
The wisdom of the Gītā wasn’t taught in a tranquil retreat far away from the tumult of the world, but in the middle of a battlefield moments before the onset of a great war. Fittingly, its guru—the avatāra Śrī Krishna—teaches us that spirituality is not something to be practiced away from the world and its problems, but is rather a change in understanding rooted in which we can move freely in this world unaffected by its chaos. The Gītā awakens us to the blissful truth of who we truly are, allowing us to move through all of life’s challenges and beyond, serenely, blissfully with a smile.
About the Instructor
Brahmachari Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya
At Amma’s encouragement, Br. Sachinmayamrita has been studying the scriptures since the beginning of his days in the Ashram, and this has been an important part of his spiritual life ever since.
Through down-to-earth language, he brings the scriptures to life, connecting the ancient texts of India with Amma's teachings and our own daily life.
Course Syllabus & Live Session Schedule
- Live Sessions (indicated by 🌐) will be on Sundays at 9:30 PM IST.
- On-demand classes will release weekly on Mondays at 8:00 AM IST.
- All dates and times are listed in India Standard Time (IST).
Schedule will include structured breaks as needed. Please stay tuned for updates as the course progresses. Schedule may be prone to change.
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🌐 Opening Ceremony Live Zoom Session |
Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:30 - 10:30 PM, IST* |
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🌺 Introduction & Gita Dhyanam Shloka Self-paced study, on-demand Intro classes release every Monday at 8 AM IST |
April 20, 2026 onwards |
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🌺 Ch. 1 & Ch. 2, Vers. 1–10 Self-paced study, on-demand Classes release every Monday at 8 AM IST |
TBA |
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🌐 Live Zoom Q&A Topic: BG: Ch. 1 & Ch. 2 Vers. 1–10 |
TBA |
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🌺 Ch. 2, Vers. 11–72 On-demand every Monday at 8 AM IST |
TBA |
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