Light on the Bhagavad Gita: Stories, Wisdom & Questions with a Monk
About this Event
Bhakti Chakora Ashram | Bhakti Yoga Center, U District
5519 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
Tuesday July 7th - 6-9pm
Light on the Bhagavad-Gita
Join us for a special evening with Srila Bhakti Vedanta Vana Maharaja, a traditional monk, teacher, and author from India, as he shares timeless wisdom from one of the world's most influential spiritual texts—the Bhagavad-gita.
In a world filled with uncertainty, distraction, and constant demands on our attention, the Bhagavad-gita offers profound insights into purpose, consciousness, inner peace, and the deeper meaning of life. Drawing from a living tradition of Bhakti Yoga, Maharaja will explore how these ancient teachings remain deeply relevant to the challenges and opportunities of modern life.
Whether you are new to the Bhagavad-gita or have studied it for years, this evening offers a unique opportunity to hear from an authentic teacher in a traditional lineage and engage directly through questions and discussion.
Bring your questions.
Schedule
🎶 6:00–7:00 PM
Sacred Music & Kirtan
📖 7:00–8:00 PM
Wisdom Talk and Q&A
🍽️ 8:00–9:00 PM
Complimentary Vegetarian Feast & Community Gathering
Event Details
Tuesday, July 7
6:00–9:00 PM
Bhakti Chakora Ashram | Bhakti Yoga Center | U District, Seattle
5519 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Admission is free or by donation. All are welcome.
About the Speaker
Srila Bhakti Vedanta Vana Maharaja is a widely respected teacher, author, and monk in the renounced order of the Pure Bhakti Yoga tradition. For more than twenty-seven years, he has traveled continuously throughout India and around the world sharing timeless spiritual wisdom rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and the ancient bhakti scriptures.
Known for his warmth, depth, humor, and ability to make profound philosophy accessible, Maharaja has inspired thousands through his teachings on devotion, self-realization, and the path of divine love.
He is the founder of Vana Madhuryam, a worldwide outreach organization dedicated to sharing the teachings and practices of Bhakti Yoga through lectures, retreats, pilgrimages, sacred music, publications, and community programs. Through his tireless travels and service, he has dedicated his life to freely sharing these teachings for the upliftment and spiritual welfare of all souls.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sacred Music & Kirtan
Host: Krishna Priya Dasi and Friends
Info: Experience traditional call-and-response chanting and uplifting live devotional music from India's bhakti yoga tradition.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wisdom Talk and Q&A
Host: Srila Bhakti Vedanta Vana Maharaja
Info: What does the Bhagavad-gita teach about purpose, freedom, and lasting happiness? Join Srila Bhakti Vedanta Vana Maharaja for an engaging wisdom talk drawn from one of the world's most influential spiritual classics, followed by an open Q&A. Bring your questions and explore timeless insights for modern life.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Vegetarian Dinner & Community Gathering
Info: Enjoy a complimentary vegetarian dinner and an opportunity to connect with others in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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