Scriptural Study

Vedanta and Silence Course

This Vedanta and Silence Course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence.

There will be personal coaching and guidance in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the “Crest Jewel of Discrimination” by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence.  Come away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace.

5am – Wake up. Self-hygiene. Prep for meditation. Reminding Self about mouna
5:30am – 6 am Meditation in silence by yourself.
6-8 am – Swadhyaya. Group Study of scripture w Swami Sitaramananda’s commentary
10-11 am – Brunch ( in silence mouna if possible)
11am-12pm – Karma yoga ( in silence mouna if possible)
12pm-1pm – Contemplation by yourself- homework ( in mouna mandatory)
1-3pm – Practice of personal self-enquiry guided by the teacher in the group” ( no group dialogue)
3-4pm – Contemplative walk ( in silence, alone)
4-6pm – Practice of hatha yoga ( asanas. Pranayama. In contemplative mood , in silence)
6pm-7pm – Dinner ( in mouna if possible)
7-8pm – karma yoga to the body or the environment. ( in silence if possible)
8-8:30pm – meditation in silence by yourself including mantra repetition.
8:30 pm -9:15pm – Assigned Self swadhyaya
9:15pm -9:30pm – Spiritual diary writing and sending
9:30pm – prepare for sleep
10pm – sleep