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Upanishad Course VOICE OF THE UPANISHADS Way to Inner Transformation 4-week Program (in English) Based on the Great Wisdom enshrined in Vedantic Scriptures By Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha 21 October to 17 November 2013 Venue: Centre for Inner Resources Development Jamshedpur, India Centre for Inner Resources Development A Unit of Narayanashrama Tapovanam A Unique Spiritual Experience A rare opportunity for a month long submersion into the study and practice of Upanishadic knowledge “It is not just study. It is under the guidance of Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha. sharing whatever I have Swamiji has inspired countless seekers to apply the found to be the most eternal concepts of the Upanishads in modern life. His valuable in my life. Truly living knowledge of the Upanishads is a speaking, it is getting transformational force that helps seekers to expand connected to an eternal treasure bestowed by our the mind and heart, and realize growth and forefathers.” fulfillment in all spheres of life. Swamiji Upanishads – The Eternal Treasure of Knowledge Upanishads are the final and the loftiest revelations enshrined in the Vedas. They deal with knowledge and knowledge alone. But this knowledge is not about any material object, deity or philosophy; it is the knowledge of our own real identity. Religions depend on the faith in some concept of God. Upanishads exhort us to transcend all faiths and concepts, and to discover the Truth first hand. Upanishadic presentations have a transcendental note, giving us a touch of our innate divinity. They provide illustrations to help us make our mind flexible, impersonal, and vast – finally making it one with the Transcendental Reality. The Upanishads are the result of the deepest relentless enquiry of the human mind: 1. Is there an Ultimate Reality behind the world we perceive, & 2. Where lies the Ultimate fulfillment of human life. Both the enquiries have been conclusively answered in the Upanishads. How Relevant is the Study of Upanishads Today? Upanishads are prehistoric – composed how many thousands of years ago we do not know. But they deal with a knowledge, which is eternal, and which when practiced makes man aware of his eternal identity. All troubles of human life, whether modern or ancient, arise from ignorance of our real identity. 2 Knowledge of our real identity • makes our mind expansive and free, “Vedanta is the record of the results of enquiry into our own • makes our intelligence subtle and clear, real ‘identity’. It is a statement of and a great discovery. It is an • makes our life sane, simple, and cheerful. exhortation, a call – to do the experiment oneself by refining It relieves us from selfish constrictions and the and sublimating the inner resulting stresses. faculties, and discover the Truth for himself, in his own being.” Not a theoretical study – the knowledge Swamiji has to be lived The purpose of the Upanishads is to provide ultimate fulfillment to the human mind – irrespective of time, irrespective of religious or racial identity. Fulfillment means removal of all greed and insufficiencies. Such a mind excels in confidence, poise, virtues and skills. Upanishads are a record of: 1. Experimental results of the subjective mind experiments carried out by the Seers of India, which even today anybody can verify, provided he cares to repeat the experiments sincerely. 2. Rational understanding and explanation of the experimental observations. A mere theoretical knowledge about our true identity has no value unless we strive to become what we have learnt. So, the emphasis must be to relate everything, each word if possible, to our saadhana (spiritual pursuit) – our life, our mind, our deficiencies and constrictions. Truly speaking Vedanta is not a scholarly study of the scriptures but a way of life. Upanishadic Knowledge leads to an Integrated Personality The worldly attractions and repulsions are always pulling our mind outward, making us slave to the external situations. Knowledge of the Upanishads helps us live and act in the world remaining firmly anchored to our inmost Self. We discover that nothing in the world can really overpower our mind. We can possess or lose anything without getting bound by it, without getting affected by the gain or loss. The knowledge when practiced frees our mind from the bondages and insufficiencies it suffers from. It integrates the mental, emotional, and intelligential aspects of our personality. 3 Programme, Date and Venue Voice of the Upanishads – Way to Inner Transformation by Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha Dates: 17 Oct to 21 Nov 2013 Venue: Centre for Inner Resources Development, Jamshedpur Address: Circuit House Area (NW), Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831011, INDIA What are the objectives of such a Programme? Through a rational exposure to the study of the Upanishads and Bhagavadgeeta, the participant will • learn how to apply the knowledge of the scriptures to day-to-day situations and interactions. • understand how Inner Transformation is the key to all characteral and behavioural qualities • acquire spiritual knowledge leading to confidence and freedom from stress & anxiety. • realize how living this knowledge leads to a life of all-round excellence and personal fulfillment. Close interaction with Swamiji will present a “One must live the knowledge. unique opportunity to understand how the Scriptural knowledge without Upanishadic wisdom can shape and guide every the living experience is like the aspect of our life. picture of fire; it can neither illumine nor burn”. Swamiji 4 Programme Approach and Content “The goal of spirituality is • In the morning classes, Swami to make us master of the Nirviseshananda Tirtha will take up world, by making us Mundakopanishad as the main text, and will master of our own mind cover quite some important verses from and intelligence.” Kathopanishad and Kenopanishad as well. Swamiji There will be cross-reference to shlokas from various other texts too. • In the evening classes, as complementary to Upanishads, Swamiji shall mainly take up the essential portions relevant to saadhana presented in the Bhagavadgeeta. • In addition, there will be sessions for shloka chanting & learning Sanskrit. • Participants shall have the opportunity to clarify their understanding and address questions during Interactive (Q&A) sessions with Swamiji. • Introspection and contemplation sessions will help the participants consolidate and assimilate what they have learnt, and figure out ways and means to incorporate the values in their personality and life. • One-to-one sessions with Swamiji will present a unique opportunity to the participants to discuss and seek clarity on spiritual saadhana. • Engaging our mind and body in service to others (sevaa) is a great opportunity to deepen our saadhana. In the process, through interaction with others and observing our own mind and behaviour, we are able to understand and assimilate the teachings. Each participant has the option to spend about 1 hour each day doing sevaa at the centre. It is a joy to work together for no selfish gain. Who should consider joining this course? • The program is for true spiritual aspirants from around the world, o who wish to lead a life of expansion, excellence, and fulfillment. o who sincerely want to bring about an Inner Transformation. o who wish to develop a comprehensive vision of life and serve the society. • It is open to individuals between 25 & 50 years age. Any exception to this will be with Swamiji’s guidance. • Those with sincerity, openness and determination to achieve personal transformation through saadhana should apply for this course. • In order for you to gain maximum benefit and keep the sanctity of the course it will be imperative for the participants to attend the full duration of the course. No exception will be made on this account. 5 Swami NirviseshanandaTirtha Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha is a disciple of Poojya Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha. A PhD in Physics, he was a scientist and assistant professor in the Radar and Communication Centre of Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur. He evinced strong inclination for the spiritual path from a very young age. At 24, he was initiated into the pursuit of Brahma-vidya (Self-knowledge) by Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa of Dakshinkhanda, West Bengal, India. Swamiji says that the Scientific Quest and Spiritual Pursuit have been complementary in his search for the Ultimate Truth. In 1987, he renounced his professional life and dedicated himself wholesomely to spiritual saadhana and societal welfare under the guidance of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha. Swamiji regularly conducts discourses and classes on Upanishads & Bhagavadgeeta in India, USA and Malaysia. Swamiji’s experiential rational exposition on spiritual texts has helped people from all walks of life apply spirituality actively in everyday situations. Whether in his experiential rational approach to spirituality or his striving for excellence in any endeavor, Swami Nirviseshananda’s keen insight, rare clarity, gentle humour and love are a source of inspiration and guidance for all seekers. “As soon as I started studying Physics, I fell in love with it. Physics used to give me the joy of expansion, the joy of vairaagya (dispassion or impersonality). If we are able to integrate the fundamental philosophy of Physics into our vision of life and the world, then it will certainly generate impersonality, impartiality and humility in our mind.” Swamiji 6 Venue: Centre for Inner Resources Development, Jamshedpur Daily Session Plan A broad session plan for the day is
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