Our resident acharya Swami Sharanananda offers us a consistent teaching of Vedanta through Bhagavad Gita and several important texts on a weekly schedule, given below. Swamiji also frequently conducts in-depth jnana yagnas (series of lectures) on specific texts.

Swamiji simplifies complex topics with humor and kindness. He is also easily approachable for any doubts or advice.

We also have lectures and discourses by our other Chicago resident acharyas, Swami Aparajitnanda and Sri. Dhiren Khatri, as well as visiting acharyas.

 

Saddarshanam

Profound 40 verses on Self-realization composed by Bhagavan Ramana Maharishi

Sun : 8:00 am – 8:45am  (Zoom)

Bhagavad Gita

Powerful and popular Manual of Life given by Sri Krishna himself.

In-person at Chinmaya Mission Badri Shrine. Open to ALL. No registration required.

Sun : 10:00am – 10:30am

Advaita Makaranda

This text meaning “The Nectar of Non-duality” by Lakshmidhara Kavi helps us reflect on the Highest Truth behind all our experiences.

Mon : 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Zoom)

Vivekachudamani

Composed by Bhagavan Adi Shankaracharya, Vivekachudamani is a compendium of 580 verses on the ways to know, understand and reach Brahman, the Reality in us.

Tue : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)

Mandukya Upanishad

The Mandukya Upanishad with Karika is the shortest amongst the principal Upanishad’s having just 12 mantras but presents the quintessence of our entire Upanishadik teaching.

Wed : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)

Devi Group

Various Vedanta text specifically for Women.

Thu : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)