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Cultivating Sattva with Sadhya Vimala
In this session, Sadhya Vimala will share how you can cultivate the quality of Sattva - that aspect of our mind that most reflects the light, purity, clarity, and harmony of universal consciousness. Drawing from Ayurveda principles, Vedic psychology concepts, and deep spiritual wisdom, you will explore ways to invite more Sattva into your being.
When:
Tuesday, May 13th, 6 - 7pm Pacific Time, USA.​
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Meeting ID: 822 9257 2823
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Passcode: 200494​
Goddess Lakshmi Exploration with Sadhya Soumya
Sadhya Soumya leads this session, inviting you into deeper awareness and connection to Goddess Lakshmi. Inspired by Acharya Shunya's teachings, you will explore the universal energy and truth of abundance, beauty, pleasure, and joy through the lens of Goddess Lakshmi's divine grace.
When:
Tuesday, May 20th, 6 - 7pm Pacific Time, USA.​
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Meeting ID: 822 9257 2823
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Passcode: 200494​
Key Advaita Vedanta Concepts Series
Begins Tuesday, February 18: Join at any time
For the Sadasyas of the Vedic Study Circle, each term utilized in Advaita Vedanta teachings holds precise and layered meanings that serve as keys to unlocking deeper self-awareness. Gaining a thorough familiarity with these core concepts not only enriches your grasp of previously encountered teachings but also primes your mind and consciousness for the absorption of new insights.
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In the upcoming weeks, our community will delve into archival teachings from Acharya Shunya, aimed at enhancing our understanding and achieving precise clarity on essential topics. These study sessions will focus on frequently encountered terms such as Samsara, Raga, Dvesha, Moha, Jiva, Atman, Brahman, and others, enabling a profound exploration of their significance and implications.
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Format of Tuesday Sessions:
Selected archival teachings from Acharya Shunya that are not currently available publicly will be streamed during the live session. Then, Sadhvis Ishani and Aparna will review and facilitate group contemplation on these teachings.
When?
Every Tuesday, 6 - 7pm Pacific Time, USA.
9 to 10 pm Eastern Time, USA
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NOTE: Exceptions to this schedule are on Tuesdays, April 29th, May 13th, and May 20th as noted in the Events Calendar when other session topics are taking place. Please visit the calendar to check the upcoming sessions.
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Time Zone?
For our Sadasyas in other countries, here are few corresponding local times:​
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Zoom Details:​
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Meeting ID: 822 9257 2823
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Passcode: 200494
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Recordings shall be made available on our YouTube channel - Subscribe Today
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Companion Study of Bhaja Govindam with Sadhvi Aparna
Bhaja Govindam, also known as Moha Mudgara, is a profound devotional work by Adi Shankaracharya, offering direct and transformative teachings on spiritual wisdom. It calls upon seekers to transcend worldly illusions (moha) and turn towards Ishvara, the Divine Consciousness, as the true source of lasting fulfillment.
In this companion study with Sadhvi Aparna, students—both first-time readers and experienced reviewers—will engage in an immersive exploration of these verses. For modern seekers, this study serves as an opportunity for mananam (deep contemplation), bridging the wisdom of the text with contemporary life.
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Why Companion Study?
A Structured Approach to Reflection – Each session will highlight key themes of Bhaja Govindam, ensuring a clear and systematic understanding for those new to the text, while providing deeper insights for returning students.
Mananam for Modern Seekers – In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to pause, reflect, and integrate wisdom into daily life is invaluable. Aparna will guide students through the practical applications of Shankaracharya’s verses, making them accessible and relevant.
Engaging Discussion and Inquiry – Companion study encourages dialogue and exploration, allowing students to process the teachings collectively, strengthening their grasp of the text.
For Reviewers and First-Timers Alike – Whether you are encountering Bhaja Govindam for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this study will provide a cohesive, insightful, and enriching experience tailored to different levels of familiarity.
Join this journey into the timeless wisdom of Bhaja Govindam, where scriptural learning meets deep self-inquiry, illuminating the path to inner clarity and spiritual awakening.
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When?
Select Saturdays, starting February 8, 2025
Mark dates:2/8, 2/22, 3/22, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10.
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Time?
8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST, USA
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Meeting ID: 825 3692 4171
Passcode: 739493
Karma Yoga Studies with Acharya Shunya: Ongoing in 2025
Starts June 10, 2025 and Concludes February 24, 2026
This teaching series by Acharya Shunya begins on the evening of June 10, 2025, and will continue on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6 to 7 PM PST, thereafter.
On the 4th Tuesdays, the Sadhvis of the lineage will lead an integration session designed to help participants digest and assimilate the Karma Yoga teachings from the previous three weeks.
The entire series will continue for about 8 to 10 months. Members are encouraged to participate in the live sessions or watch the YouTube recordings, which will be posted within the week. You are welcome to join at any time on a drop-in basis. Even if you don’t receive the full scope of knowledge, each session is enough to ignite your soul with wisdom. Start from where you are—there is no need to worry.
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Karma Yoga is the path of selfless action and divine service, offering the opportunity to purify our ego and transform daily tasks into acts of bhakti and inner growth. Every step you take in Karma Yoga brings you closer to the ultimate understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. Karma Yoga is considered serious curriculum for the embodied soul seeking Moksha or liberation from Samsara. It purifies our karma's and frees us from suffering.
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All members are warmly welcome.
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Kula Meet with Acharya Shunya: Meet, Connect, Ask Questions:
Held Quarterly, Next on May 24
This session will be held four times a year on specific Saturdays: The next session is on Feb 22, 2025 followed by sessions on May 24, July 26, and Oct 25.
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The Kula Session: Community Time with Acharya Shunya, offers a unique, informal opportunity to gather with the Guru, as a family, that is a valid pillar of Vedic teaching. This special opportunity allows both new and ongoing members to meet with Acharya Shunya in a non-teaching setting, where she opens up about her own life and the journeys of her life with shares from students and disciples.
The session provides a space to discuss how to live the wisdom of the Vedas, especially as it relates to the everyday experiences of grihasta (householder) and sadhu (renunciant) yogis. It’s a time for open conversation about the practical application of spiritual teachings in life’s various stages, showing how to integrate ancient wisdom into modern living.
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All sessions start at 8 AM PST/11AM EST, USA
​All members are warmly welcome.
Meeting ID: 842 6355 6028
Passcode: 485327
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Samsara Surfers with Sadhya Gayathri Raman: Ride the Waves of Life with Vedic Wisdom
Held Monthly on 3rd Saturdays
This sharing circle held on 3rd Saturdays from 9 AM to 10.30 AM (Pacific). It will be led by Sadhya Gayathri Raman, who applies Vedic wisdom to navigate the everyday challenges of life. As a daughter, mother, and wife, and the various leadership roles she has embraced at work in the corporate world and at Vedika, her ability to ride the waves of life has become refined.
Gayathri believes that even the smallest piece of wisdom can serve as a surfboard, guiding us safely to shore. Join us as we gather to surf the waves of existence with courage, wisdom, and a spirit of community. Let’s not drown in the tumult of life but rise above it, discovering the freedom and peace that lies within.
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All members are warmly welcome.
Meeting ID: 898 1179 5250
Passcode: 931176
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Atma Dance: Conscious Movement and Mindful Awareness Session with Sadhya Soumya
Held Monthly on 1st Wednesdays
Sadhya Soumya is excited to offer Atma Dance sessions on first Wednesday of every month at 12 Noon. Atma Dance is an opportunity to come together in creative expression and to be the alchemist of your own Self through liberated movement. Regardless of your abilities or comfort level to dance, this session offers the safe space to move your body without your mind or ego leading the way. The invitation is to trust the wisdom of your body.
While there are numerous health benefits with dance and somatic movement, the aim for this session is to be embodied with your inner peace and bliss. You will practice mindful awareness and connect to your breath to experience how whole and radiant you truly are!
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All members are warmly welcome.
Meeting ID: 872 7966 9289
Passcode: 898669
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Meet and Greet:
Welcome New & Old Members!
Held on Fifth Tuesdays
Join Sadhya Soumya, a senior teacher inside Acharya Shunya's community who is also the online Sangha Coordinator for the Vedic Study Community Forum on 5th Tuesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM, for an informal meet and greet, where you can bring your favorite beverage and settle down, raise questions and enjoy shares and learn about the lineage and latest news and offerings from the Kula. Sometimes, Sadhya Soumya is joined by other teachers and long time students who get to welcome you and make you comfortable inside Acharya Shunya's learning community.
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All ongoing and newly signed -up members are welcome. This is especially a great opportunity for new members to meet the long standing members and the teachers and share aspirations and learn tips on how to benefit from the Vedic Study Circle.
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All members are warmly welcome.
Meeting ID: 829 8087 5358
Passcode: 552672
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In Person Study Opportunities with Acharya Shunya in 2025
Don't Miss this Opportunity
We are thrilled to announce that at different times of the year 2025, Acharya Shunya will be traveling to different special locations for transformative in-person teachings. In April, she will be in Kripalu near New York, followed by 2 Weeks in the Bahamas covering two separate workshops. In July she will be in Wheaton, Illinois:, and in August in Boone, North Carolina. These are special in-person study opportunities to meet with your teacher, study deeply, and immerse yourself in her wisdom in a personal, residential setting.
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These gatherings will provide a space for direct spiritual transmission, guided meditation, and in-depth discussions. It is an opportunity to connect with Acharya Shunya and like-minded seekers in a supportive environment that fosters growth, learning, and deep reflection
Note: These events are hosted by like-minded spiritual organizations, and a fee applies. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support the running of the Vedic Study Circle
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Coming Soon: Dharma Study Group Based on Upcoming Book by Acharya Shunya
Admissions Open in October
Members who wish to explore the 20 Dharma teachings from the Bhagavad Gita—timeless principles that help overcome fear, doubt, and shame while guiding life as the Self—are invited to apply for a focused study group.
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This two-year, in-depth course will offer a rare opportunity to study Acharya Shunya’s upcoming book, Awaken Dharma: From Shame to Self, ahead of its publication. Meeting a few times a month, participants will engage deeply with one Dharma teaching at a time, ensuring practical embodiment of these values in daily life.
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Each month, participants will receive direct guidance from Sadhvi Aparna, Sadhvi Ishani, and other esteemed faculty, making this a transformative and structured path of inner growth.
This group is for serious students ready to commit to integrating these teachings into their lives. As a fundraising initiative, a modest monthly fee of $45 will apply—an exceptional opportunity for a program of this depth, typically valued much higher.
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This course is designed to provide a focused, contemplative study of the Bhagavad Gita’s Dharma teachings, with structured support to help participants integrate each quality into their lived experience.
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Stay tuned for more details on how to apply!
9 Day 9 Night 9 Goddess Navratri Sadhana begins Sep 22
Led by Acharya Shunya and Sadhvi Aparna: This is a Vedic Study Circle Fundrasier
Join Acharya Shunya for 9 Day Navratri Festival Celebrating the Divine Feminine
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Navratri refers to a 9-day, 9-night Vedic goddess festival, that celebrates the essence of divinity as a Mother God. This is a rejuvenating, uplifting, and spiritually charged time, and these nine days and nights offer a universal opportunity for rekindling and reclaiming our hidden divine feminine strength.
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Navratri refers to a 9-day, 9-night Vedic goddess festival, that celebrates the essence of divinity as a Mother God. This is a rejuvenating, uplifting, and spiritually charged time, and these nine days and nights offer a universal opportunity for rekindling and reclaiming our hidden divine feminine strength.
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If you are interested in celebrating Navratri this year with Acharya Shunya and her global community of seekers, we invite all Sadasyas to sign up at the link provided on this page.
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Dates: Sep 22nd to 30th, 2025
Hosted by: Vedika Global, Inc.
Location: Online, Sliding Scale
Fee Includes: Introductory Workshop on Sep 20th and Celebratory Online Retreat on Oct 1, 2025​​​​​​​​​.​