Program Type: Online Course

Date & Time: Offered as 6 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, & 17, 6:30-8:30pm EST

Hours: 12 hours

What you’ll learn:

• The teachings of the Vishvarupa – cosmic form of God.
• Understanding God as the supreme actor in all actions and the individual being an instrument of the divine will.
• The cosmic form of God reveals that all pairs of opposites as good and evil, kind and terrible, etc are all reconciled as manifestations of the One.
• Profound descriptions of the cosmic form of God, such as:
  “If the splendor of a thousand suns were to blaze out all at once (simultaneously) in the sky, that would be the splendor of that mighty Being (great soul)” (verse 12).
• The Lord as the all-consuming time. What is destined to take place, shall definitely take place. The individual is an instrument for its execution only.
• The fear of Arjuna in beholding the cosmic form, due to his inability to behold himself as part of that form. Duality is the cause of fear.

Course Includes:

• 12 hours on-demand video
• Last 15 min of each class will be Q&A
• Downloadable course manual
• Teacher’s availability to reply to students’ questions between classes via Google classroom

Course description:

The Bhagavad Gita is a message of divine wisdom addressed to mankind for all times, in order to help human beings face and solve the ever-present problems of birth and death, of pain, suffering, fear, bondage, love, and hate. It enables man to liberate himself from all limiting factors and reach a state of perfect balance, inner stability, and mental peace, complete freedom from grief, fear, and anxiety. Human drama is revealed within the Bhagavad Gita’s eighteen chapters. This is the experience of everyone in this world, the drama of the ascent of man from a state of hopelessness, utter dejection, sorrow, and total breakdown, to a state of perfect understanding, clarity, renewed strength, and triumph.

Chapter 11: The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form

Krishna grants Arjuna the divine sight by means of which Arjuna beholds the Lord as the vast Cosmic Manifestation. The vision is at once all-comprehensive and simultaneous. In every direction, Arjuna sees the Lord as the entire universe. All the created worlds, gods, beings, creatures, and things stand revealed as the one gigantic body of the Lord.

Arjuna further sees that the great cosmic drama is set in motion and controlled by the all-mighty power of the Lord. His Will alone prevails in all things and actions, both good and bad. The Lord exhorts him to fight, being only an apparent cause of the destruction of his enemies.

Additional Information: 

This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.

For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.

It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recordings.

Requirements & Recommendations: 

No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.

Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.

Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.

Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device.  For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.

Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.