Waking up to your Potential

Course Duration: 

Course Duration: 32 weeks (September 2024 – May 2025)

Course Description:

The course ‘Waking up to your Potential’ is based off “Bhaja Govindam” by Adi Shankara. Bhaja Govindam, also known as Moha Mudgara is a timeless spiritual masterpiece that urges us to seek the divine and focus on the eternal truths of life. The text reminds us of the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits and the importance of devotion and wisdom. Through its powerful verses, Adi Shankara implores us to awaken from the illusion of materialism and embrace the path of knowledge and devotion, leading to ultimate liberation.

Seeker/Student profile (for whom this course is most suitable):

This course open to all seekers, resonates with anyone seeking deeper meaning and purpose, inviting the seeker to explore the profound teachings of one of Bharat’s greatest philosophers and to transform our lives through the practice of Bhakti (devotion).

Weekly Commitment:

Class takes place on zoom every Sunday morning from 11am-12pm ET (holidays will be announced in class in advance)

1 hour per session (including discussions and Q&A).

To support greater internalization of the course, course attendees are suggested 30 minutes of weekly self study.

To achieve maximum benefit, this course requires a commitment to regular weekly attendance, active listening, and participation in small group discussion.

Learning Objectives (key outcomes that you can achieve by the end of the course):

Encourages Devotion: The primary purpose of “Bhaja Govindam” is to inspire devotion to Shri Krishna, emphasizing the importance of Bhakti (devotion) as a path to spiritual liberation.
Highlights the Transience of Life: It serves as a reminder of the impermanence of worldly pleasures and material pursuits, urging readers to seek lasting, spiritual fulfillment.
Promotes Self-Realization: The text encourages self-inquiry and the pursuit of true knowledge (Jnana) to understand one’s divine nature and attain spiritual wisdom.
Guides Ethical Living: It provides moral and ethical guidance, advocating for a life of virtue, simplicity, and detachment from ego and desires.
Advocates for Mindfulness: The verses stress the importance of mindfulness and meditation, encouraging a focus on the eternal and divine rather than the transient and superficial.

Requirements:

Each student is required to acquire a hard copy of Adi Shankaracharya’s ‘Bhaja Govindam’ by Swami Chinmayananda text prior to class commencement using the following means:

1. Chinmaya Publications USA
2. Chinmaya Publications Canada
3. Chinmaya Publications India
4. Through Amazon Canada