Bhagavad Gita Book Club (Study Circle)-- Chapter 11: The Cosmic Vision

In the last chapter, Krishna reveals to Arjuna an extensive list of examples of His divine glories and forms on which a seeker can meditate. In this chapter, Arjuna requests to see Krishna in His full glory. Krishna grants Arjuna divine vision and describes Arjuna’s samadhi. He sees God’s radiance as both as a great light and burning fire—this is where Oppenheimer famously quoted when he saw the Atomic bomb for the 1st time, “I am become Death, the shatterer of worlds.” He concludes that the only means of having this vision is through devotion, and that no amount of study, meditation, etc will get one this divine vision. This will then lead us to the next chapter (12) on the Yoga of Devotion, or Bhakti Yoga.

For the purposes of this book club/study group, we will be using Eknath Easwaran's 2nd edition version of the Bhagavad Gita. This book was chosen as it is less heavy on some of the Sanskrit terminology and will be much easier to read for those not already familiar with this text. It is also inexpensive to purchase and easy to find. Ideally, all participants will have read the chapter prior to the meeting, so that the time may be spent in discussion and clarification of the text.
We will be serving GF/CF/vegan Chai and snacks for those attending!

Location:
Casa De Luz, Sunshine Room (Upstairs, next to Arcoiris Room next to the first courtyard to the right after 3rd eye elixirs)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
10:30-10:45: Arrive (no later than 10:45 please)
10:45- 11:00: Welcome, announcements, Opening Prayers
11:00- 12:30: Study circle, closing prayers

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