Our resident acharya Swami Sharanananda offers us a consistent teaching of Vedanta through Bhagavad Gita and several important texts on a weekly schedule, given below. Swamiji also frequently conducts in-depth jnana yagnas (series of lectures) on specific texts.
Swamiji simplifies complex topics with humor and kindness. He is also easily approachable for any doubts or advice.
We also have lectures and discourses by our other Chicago resident acharyas, Swami Aparajitnanda and Sri. Dhiren Khatri, as well as visiting acharyas.
Bhagavad Gita
Powerful and popular Manual of Life given by Sri Krishna himself.
In-person at Chinmaya Mission Badri Shrine. Open to ALL. No registration required.
Sun : 10:00am – 10:30am
Advaita Makaranda
This text meaning “The Nectar of Non-duality” by Lakshmidhara Kavi helps us reflect on the Highest Truth behind all our experiences.
Mon : 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Zoom)
Vivekachudamani
Composed by Bhagavan Adi Shankaracharya, Vivekachudamani is a compendium of 580 verses on the ways to know, understand and reach Brahman, the Reality in us.
Tue : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)
Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad with Karika is the shortest amongst the principal Upanishad’s having just 12 mantras but presents the quintessence of our entire Upanishadik teaching.
Wed : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)
Devi Group
Ramcharitmanas – Discussion on the vedantic significance of Ramcharitmanas. This class is primarily for women.
Thu : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom)