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An authentic practice of meditation touches every aspect of a meditator’s life, from the purity of one’s physical existence, to the power of one’s life force...
An authentic practice of meditation touches every aspect of a meditator’s life, from the purity of one’s physical existence, to the power of one’s life force...
Shri Raam Institute is committed to delivering undiluted, authentic teachings which give life to the essence of the scriptures that the spiritual masters gifted to us. To do so, we must return to the original language of these teachings - sanskrit - and unlock, layer by layer, the mysterious yet precise meaning of these spiritual gifts! In an age where information flows far too freely, we have asked our scholarly friends to help us preserve and promote this authentic knowledge.
Each year, we will offer a seven day Master class retreat in Trinidad with Pandit Dabral, Ph.D., to gather as a group of sincere aspirants and study in the traditional way, to bring the teachings to life in our modern world while remaining grounded in the authenticity of a 5,000 year old lineage.
And with the help of some of the world’s leading Sanskrit scholars, we are also engaged in a global project - The 5-Minute Master class - to record the true essence of sadhana, word by word. What is sadhana? What is yoga? What is pranayama? What is dhyana? Join us as we pose these and many more questions to the leading professors, swamis, academic deans, and spiritual leaders of the world!
In all pursuits, especially spiritual pursuits, it is imperative to regularly return to the “source” for grounding, for focus, for realignment, for depth, for devotion, for inspiration. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer such a source, a fountain of knowledge that is unique in the spiritual traditions of the world. With only one hundred and ninety-six short sentences, the Sage Patanjali provided a complete roadmap, tested and verified, for human liberation which is as relevant and essential today as it was two thousand years ago, providing an accessible, reliable source of spiritual guidance for the beginner, the experienced, and the most advanced student!
Unlocking the full potential of these Sutras, requires the hand of a skilled, trained, accomplished master of Sanskrit and the living traditions that are based in the Sutras and related scriptures. Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral, Ph.D. is a Sanskrit scholar raised in a family of Sanskrit scholars and trained in the 5,000 year old lineage Himalayan Masters. Pandit Dabral is a direct disciple of Shri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, author of “Living with the Himalayan Masters”, “The Art of Joyful Living” and many other titles as well as Swami Veda Bharati, whose commentaries on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are among the most thorough academic works every produced on the Sutras. Patanjali’s great work has always been intended to be a living document, a vital guide to the pursuit of life’s highest goal: Self Realization. In this Master Class with Pandit Dabral Ph.D. you will experience the living sutras and acquire the methods and means for incorporating them into your spiritual life.
The teachings conclude on Friday, July 27th with the celebration of Guru Purnima, the Full Moon of the Guru, and will include a fire ceremony and special Satsang on the Guru as guide to the living sutras!
Price for the Master class is $2,250 US for shared accommodation ($2,650 for single) which includes all teachings, meals, and accommodation. Price for residents of Trinidad not requiring accommodation is $1,000. A small number of scholarships may be available for Trinidadian devotees depending on availability of space.
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