LIVING THE VISION OF ONENESS 5 Day Intensive Retreat & Workshop by Neema Majmudar and Surya Tahora 17-21 January 2014 Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu, India

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5 Day Intensive Vedanta retreat & workshop
Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu, South India | 17-21 January 2014
Living the vision of Oneness
During this retreat in the scenic part of South India, you will be given a unique opportunity to be exposed to
the teaching of Non Duality. You will share this retreat with a small group of individuals from all over the
world who like you are interested in learning more about oneself. The exposure to the vision of Oneness can
truly bring about a major shift in perspective and transform your entire life.
Upadesa Saram, the Essence of the Teaching
This short, beautiful and profound text of 30 verses by Ramana Maharishi will be unfolded in the morning. It
was composed upon the request of the poet Muruganar who wanted a summary of the whole teaching of
Non Duality. Upadesa Saram starts by explaining why any type of action cannot lead to the ultimate freedom
the individual is looking for in life. While it explains how knowledge or self inquiry alone can solve the
fundamental human problem of self inadequacy, it also expounds the role and scope of action, devotion,
meditation in the pursuit of the vision of oneness. Upadesa Saram is thus an essential text to understand the
direct and indirect means to gain freedom.
Interactive workshop session
In order for participants to assimilate the implications of the vision of oneness in setting ones short and long
term goals, relating to people, taking decisions and actions, 4 interactive sessions are introduced in the
afternoon. The sessions will cover 4 modules revisiting some essential aspects of teachings through
engaging participants in group discussions, case studies drawn from personal and work situations, role plays
and watching videos.
These two sessions will be reinforced with morning meditations and practice of meditative
movements.
Registration
Participants are advised to register at www.discovervedanta.com/contact.htm, fill in all their details and
mention the retreat name and dates, occupancy preferences (single, sharing) in the comments field.
Closing date for registration for this retreat is 1 January 2014 and number of seats is limited.

2. Location and Accommodation
Dates
The retreat is in Anaikatti, located at the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains,
situated 25 km away from Coimbatore in South India. Individual comfortable
We suggest that the participants
arrive in Anaikatti on 16 January, one
rooms and cottages for couples are available within Arsha Vidya Gurukulam,
Institute for Vedanta and Sanskrit, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
day before the start of the intensive
course. The classes begin on 17
January early morning and end on 21
January,
afeter
lunch.
Date
of
departure should not be later than 22
January. For those who wish to
The Institute is amidst a lush green national forest reserve, which makes it an
prolong their stay, please contact us.
ideal location to inquire and contemplate into realities of existence without any
distractions.
Retreat schedule
Donation
6:30 - 7:15 Guided meditation
7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:15 - 9:15 Upadesa Saram1
9:45 - 11:00 Meditative Movements
11:30 - 12:30 Upadesa Saram 2
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Free time
The donation for this retreat consists of two elements
(1) Donation to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Institute for Vedanta & Sanskrit
(covering accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day for the entire
retreat)
(2) Donation to the teachers (covering all Vedanta sessions and course
material,)
Indian Residents:
Donation to Ashram : Rs. 5,000 per person for single occupancy*
Rs. 4,000 per person for double occupancy*
Donation to teachers: Rs. 3,000-Rs.6000 per person***
14:00 - 17:30 Interactive Workshop
19:15 - 20:00 Dinner
20:15 - 21:00 Discussions
Overseas Residents
Donation to Ashram : USD 80 for single occupancy**
USD 60 per person for double occupancy**
Donation to teachers: USD 150 - USD 250 per person***
* For Indian nationals, donation to Ashram is exempt from tax under section 80G.
** The exchange rate at present is around 64 rupees for 1 USD.
*** Through giving a range, we invite persons who are in a position to give more to kindly do
so, for sharing the costs of those who can not afford to pay the full cost. Those who wish to
be supported partially by this ‘group contribution fund’ can write to us directly and we will do
our best to enable them to attend this life transforming teaching.
The donations do not cover flight to and out of Coimbatore. Transportation from
Coimbatore airport to Anaikatti can be arranged upon request. The pick up from
the airport by taxi costs approximately 750 rupees.
The payment of the donation to Arsha Vidya Gurukulam will take place on the first
day of the retreat during the orientation meeting.
Payment of deposit
For your registration to be confirmed, we request you to send us a payment of
deposit Rs 4,000 for residents of India or USD 100 for those living outside India.
Go to www.discovervedanta.com/upcoming-events.htm for payment details. We will
send you confirmation of your registration upon receiving the payment of deposit.
For more information, visit www.discovervedanta.com or
email us at discovervedanta@gmail.com.
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