Vedic Study Members Enter Above
April 23 — 26, 2025
The Path to Liberation
Discovering Vedantic Truths
with
Acharya Shunya
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Vedic teacher and scholar Acharya Shunya will cover the profound teachings of Bhaja Govindam, an 8th century nondual Hymn by Adi Shakracharya, over three transformative satsangas, each designed to unveil the deep wisdom of Vedanta and guide seekers on the path to inner peace and liberation.
Offered as 3 satsangs and 3 workshops
Satsang 1: Awakening from Illusion: Unveiling the Truth of Bhaja Govindam
In this opening satsanga, we will introduce Bhaja Govindam, also known by its ancient name “Moha Mudgara,” meaning “The Hammer that Destroys Delusion.” Authored by Adi Shankaracharya, this profound text has shaped the spiritual journey of yogis and seekers for centuries. This session will help you see through the illusions (Maya) that obscure our true nature. Understanding these concepts will prepare you for the path toward peace and equanimity.
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Workshop 1: Break Free from the Sorrow Prison in Your Mind
In this immersive experience, you will be introduced to the profound Vedic concept of Samsara—the subjective world we each create through our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. This samsara often becomes a virtual prison, trapping us in cycles of sorrow and discontent. Through guided teachings, introspective exercises, and a powerful meditation, Acharya Shunya will lead you on a journey to identify and dismantle the walls of this mental prison.
Satsang 2: The Path of Liberation: Embracing Non-Attachment in Bhaja Govindam
The second satsang will focus on the practices and mindset required for spiritual advancement as taught in Bhaja Govindam. Central to this is the practice of non-attachment (Vairagya), which helps us break free from the delusions that lead to suffering. We will explore verses that emphasize detachment from material wealth, relationships, and worldly pleasures, guiding us toward true inner happiness and peace.
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Workshop Title 2: What You Want is Different from What You Need: Breaking Free from Ego Cages
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Vasanas are often the invisible forces driving our dissatisfaction, compelling us to chase after what we think we want, while obscuring our true needs and the inner treasure we already possess. In this workshop, Acharya Shunya will guide you through the process of identifying and disempowering these vasanas, helping you to break free from the ego’s cages of habitual desires and attachments.
Satsang 3: The Supreme Revelation: Realizing the Divine Within through Bhaja Govindam
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In the final satsang, we will focus on the ultimate goal of life as outlined in Bhaja Govindam: realizing the Supreme Self within. We will explore select verses that emphasize seeing the One Vishnu in all beings and achieving liberation by transcending the ego and worldly desires. This session will guide participants in meditating on the Self, abandoning delusion, and entering the abode of Brahman, where true freedom and lasting peace are found. The teachings will underscore that liberation is not a distant or abstract concept but a present realization of our true nature, accessible in our daily lives.
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Workshop 3: Embrace the Light that is Hidden Within You: Unveiling the True Self
Conclude your transformative journey with Acharya Shunya in this final afternoon workshop, Embrace the Light that is Hidden Within You, where the deepest layers of your being will be revealed. Building on the teachings of samsara and vasanas, this session will guide you to the ultimate realization: the discovery of your true Self, beyond the illusions of the ego and the shadow self.
About Acharya Shunya
Acharya Shunya is a Vedic lineage holder from the holy city of Ayodhya in India, scriptural scholar, teacher of Vedic, Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom and author of three bestselling books: Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita , Roar Like A Goddess and Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom.
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She teaches onsite and online through her wisdom campus, headquartered in Northern California, and offers Vedic spiritual study, Vedanta, Yoga philosophy and classical Ayurveda programs ito a vast community of spirituality and wellness seekers, worldwide. Acharya Shunya makes ancient scriptural wisdom accessible and applicable to modern lives and western minds. She believes that the ideal of dharma is lodged within each human heart, but to discover it, cherish it, value it, and live by its supreme guidance is the divine task of each embodied soul to unearth.
