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RIGVEDA – the vision of unity in the light of Sri Aurobindo

Course Overview
This course is for Sanskrit teachers and Indian Philosophers. It highlights the idea of Unity and Integral Structure of Consciousness with regard to the spiritual experiences by the Vedic Rishis and Sri Aurobindo. It introduces the fundamentals of the Vedic Vision in the light Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
This course starts January 2 and meets every Monday at 10:00am New York Time for 10 weeks. Each session is 1-hour and recorded and available to participants.
COURSE STARTS January 2, 2023. HOWEVER, YOU MAY REGISTER AT ANY TIME AND RECEIVE PREVIOUS RECORDED SESSIONS.
Offered By: La Grace, Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Center
Hosted By: La Grace, Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Center
Join this course to learn
- the Vedic Vision of Creation and its purpose in the system of Vedic Knowledge and Integral Yoga;
- a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of Indian Philosophy and Religion
- an introductory overview of Sri Aurobindo’s Vedic and Philological Studies
Methodology
Presentations of the topics and Q&A sessions
Reading recommended materials
Discussing topics among the students in groups
Evaluation
Reflective Quizzes on different topics
Short essays of about 600 words at the end of the course
Suggested reading
- Vedic and Philological Studies, VOLUME 14 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust 2016, Published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department Printed at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Press, Pondicherry
- The Secret of the Veda, VOLUME 15 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust 1998, Published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department Printed at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Press, Pondicherry
- Kena and Other Upanishads, VOLUME 18 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust 2001, Published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department Printed at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Press, Pondicherry
- Vedic Vision in the light of Sri Aurobindo, by Vladimir Yatsenko, a research paper, February, 2021
The Vedic Vision: The Double Creation and double process of Evolution.
The Vedic Vision and Triple Transformation in Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother
Vedic Paradigm of Knowledge, the Vedic Godheads and their role in Creation
Vedic Paradigm of Knowledge, the Concept of Sacrifice, the Triple Supermind
Vedic Paradigm of Knowledge, Navagva and Dashagva Rishis, 12 levels of Consciousness
Faculties of Consciousness in the Ancient Vedanta
Samkhya Philosophy: Purusha and Prakriti, Pancha Mahabhutani.
Faculties and Secret Operations of Consciousness in the Ancient Vedanta and Integral Yoga
Faculties and Verities of Consciousness in Integral Yoga, Applications of Adhidaiva Epistemology
A Paradigm Shift from the Vedic to Vedantic and Samkhyaic Systems of Knowledge
Speakers
Dr. Vladimir Yatsenko is the Director of the Institute for Applied Research in Integral Studies at the Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Center. He holds a master’s degree in Linguistics and
RIGVEDA – the vision of unity in the light of Sri Aurobindo
Jan 2 2023 - Mar 6 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am (New York Time)
Monday
95.00