Self-Study: Decoding YOU… the Upaniṣad Way: Īśopaniṣad
In this one-of-a-kind course, we explore the magnificent Īśopaniṣad from a practical and applicable standpoint.
The Īśopaniṣad is one of the principal Upaniṣads and is from the Yajurveda. Its name is derived from the phrase īśā vāsyam, which means enveloped or hidden by the Self (or Īśvara or the Lord). This short and concise text discusses concepts such as vidyā (knowledge) and avidyā (ignorance) and puṇya (virtue) and pāpa (sin), which require exquisite discernment in daily practice. No matter what path one is on, this Upaniṣad is highly relevant and is bound to deepen understanding and lead to insights that will influence every aspect of practice and life.
This course is co-taught by Dr. Sumit Kesarkar and Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan.
In this course, you will learn to chant the Īśopaniṣad and explore the text in a verse-by-verse fashion through practical examples and techniques immediately applicable in the moment-to-moment unfolding of life.
All classes are pre-recorded. The course includes videos (not downloadable), audios (downloadable), and extensive course materials.
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, one of the following courses may be useful:
Self Study: Śivoham! Cultivating Awareness and Insight
Self Study: Durgā Sūktam
Upon enrollment, a link is provided for a 50% off discount for the Śivoham Self-Study Course. Please note that there are no discounts for the Durgā Sūktam course.
No refunds will be issued once purchased. Thank you for your understanding.
Course Logistics:
All sessions are pre-recorded.
Cost:
$199 (30% off for Śabda Saṅgha members)
Workshop Instructors
Dr. Sumit Ashok Kesarkar is a Vaidya (doctor) of Āyurveda. A renaissance man, he is also the founder of the National Library of Ayurveda Medicine, where he has poured his knowledge into building a first-of-its-kind, searchable online database and study modules on ancient Āyurvedic formulations. You’ll often find him in the lap of the Himalayas, traversing across India while working towards the conservation of medicinal plants, local health traditions, and ancient Hatha Yoga practices. His youtube travel vlog documents his Himalayan journeys, where you’ll find a wealth of Āyurvedic information through the lens of a yogi and doctor. Demystifying arcane Vedas, Tantra and Yoga to make them accessible to all remains his life's work. Dr. Kesarkar also teaches the process of simplifying and decoding Vedic Sciences to practically apply them conjunct with modern-day methodologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as a guiding force in developing sophisticated systems. This extends to a research-oriented lifestyle program that can be found at whiskybaba.in, where he has explained the health benefits of single malt whisky by experimentation and application of Āyurvedic Algorithms. Do read his book on the health benefits of single malt whisky, which for many is an easing in to Āyurveda. Recently, he has launched ‘theSoundBreath’ program that offers application-based learning of mantra, breath and yantra. Discover the immense wisdom he has to share on drsumit.in.
Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist, Professor of Medicine and the founder of Śabda Institute. She is the author of Shakti Rising (Nonduality Press, October 2017) that won the Nautilus Gold Award for Best Books of 2017, Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma (New Sarum Press, UK, 2020) and The Heart of Wellness (Sfaim Press, 2020). Her next book, Fractals of Reality: Living the Śrīcakra will be released in early 2022.
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