5 Day Intensive Vedanta retreat & workshop Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu, South India | 17-21 January 2014

Living the vision of Oneness

During this retreat in the scenic part of South India, you will be given a unique opportunity to be exposed to

the teaching of Non Duality. You will share this retreat with a small group of individuals from all over the

world who like you are interested in learning more about oneself. The exposure to the vision of Oneness can

truly bring about a major shift in perspective and transform your entire life.

Upadesa Saram, the Essence of the Teaching

This short, beautiful and profound text of 30 verses by Ramana Maharishi will be unfolded in the morning. It

was composed upon the request of the poet Muruganar who wanted a summary of the whole teaching of

Non Duality. Upadesa Saram starts by explaining why any type of action cannot lead to the ultimate freedom

the individual is looking for in life. While it explains how knowledge or self inquiry alone can solve the

fundamental human problem of self inadequacy, it also expounds the role and scope of action, devotion,

meditation in the pursuit of the vision of oneness. Upadesa Saram is thus an essential text to understand the

direct and indirect means to gain freedom.

Interactive workshop session

In order for participants to assimilate the implications of the vision of oneness in setting ones short and long

term goals, relating to people, taking decisions and actions, 4 interactive sessions are introduced in the

afternoon. The sessions will cover 4 modules revisiting some essential aspects of teachings through

engaging participants in group discussions, case studies drawn from personal and work situations, role plays

and watching videos.

These two sessions will be reinforced with morning meditations and practice of meditative

movements.

Registration

Participants are advised to register at www.discovervedanta.com/contact.htm, fill in all their details and

mention the retreat name and dates, occupancy preferences (single, sharing) in the comments field. Closing date for registration for this retreat is 1 January 2014 and number of seats is limited.

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Dates

We suggest that the participants

arrive in Anaikatti on 16 January, one

day before the start of the intensive

course. The classes begin on 17

January early morning and end on 21

January, afeter lunch. Date of

departure should not be later than 22

January. For those who wish to

prolong their stay, please contact us.

Retreat schedule

6:30 - 7:15 Guided meditation

7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast

8:15 - 9:15 Upadesa Saram1

9:45 - 11:00 Meditative Movements

11:30 - 12:30 Upadesa Saram 2

12:30 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:00 Free time

14:00 - 17:30 Interactive Workshop

19:15 - 20:00 Dinner

20:15 - 21:00 Discussions

Donation The donation for this retreat consists of two elements

(1) Donation to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Institute for Vedanta & Sanskrit

(covering accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day for the entire

retreat)

(2) Donation to the teachers (covering all Vedanta sessions and course

material,)

Indian Residents:

Donation to Ashram : Rs. 5,000 per person for single occupancy*

Rs. 4,000 per person for double occupancy*

Donation to teachers: Rs. 3,000-Rs.6000 per person***

Overseas Residents

Donation to Ashram : USD 80 for single occupancy**

USD 60 per person for double occupancy**

Donation to teachers: USD 150 - USD 250 per person***

* For Indian nationals, donation to Ashram is exempt from tax under section 80G.

** The exchange rate at present is around 64 rupees for 1 USD.

*** Through giving a range, we invite persons who are in a position to give more to kindly do

so, for sharing the costs of those who can not afford to pay the full cost. Those who wish to

be supported partially by this ‘group contribution fund’ can write to us directly and we will do

our best to enable them to attend this life transforming teaching.

The donations do not cover flight to and out of Coimbatore. Transportation from

Coimbatore airport to Anaikatti can be arranged upon request. The pick up from

the airport by taxi costs approximately 750 rupees.

The payment of the donation to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam will take place on the first

day of the retreat during the orientation meeting.

Payment of deposit For your registration to be confirmed, we request you to send us a payment of

deposit Rs 4,000 for residents of India or USD 100 for those living outside India.

Go to www.discovervedanta.com/upcoming-events.htm for payment details. We will

send you confirmation of your registration upon receiving the payment of deposit.

Location and Accommodation The retreat is in Anaikatti, located at the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains,

situated 25 km away from Coimbatore in South India. Individual comfortable

rooms and cottages for couples are available within Arsha Vidya Gurukulam,

Institute for Vedanta and Sanskrit, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

The Institute is amidst a lush green national forest reserve, which makes it an

ideal location to inquire and contemplate into realities of existence without any

distractions.

For more information, visit www.discovervedanta.com or

email us at discovervedanta@gmail.com.