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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga: with Swami Ritavan Bharati  - September 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday  Satsang In Person and Via Zoom  – September 28\, 2023\n“Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga: with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT\n  \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Susan Guthrie\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n8:40 p.m.: Snacks\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Swami Ritavan for an inspiring talk\,”Savoring the Rasa of Satsanga” on Thursday\, September 28th. \n“What is Rasa?” \nRasa (refers to the creation and reception of a distinct ‘flavor’ or quality of something. As a Sanskrit theological concept\, ‘rasa’ was popularized by specific …Krishna-centered bhakti traditions\, such as Gaudiya Vaishnavism from the fifteenth century. The theological use of the word can be found early\, about two thousand years before the Nimbarka or Chaitanya schools of bhakti\, in a phrase that Chaitanya traditions frequently quote: “Truly\, the Lord is rasa” (raso vai sah) of the “Taittiriya Upanishad” (2.7.1). This statement expresses the view that God is the one who enjoys the ultimate rasa\, or spiritual rapture and emotions. \nIt is believed Rupa Goswami developed\, under the direct guidance of Caitanya\, the articulated and formulated theology of ‘rasa’ as “the soul’s particular relationship with the divinity in devotional love”.  Rupa’s text draws largely from the foundational theory of ‘rasa’ formed by Bharata Muni\, the originator of Sanskrit dramaturgy\, or “Natya Sastra” (perhaps as early as the 2nd century BCE).  These relationships with the divinity in devotional love\, rasa\, can closely resemble the variety of loving feelings that humans experience with one another\, such as beloved-lover\, friend-friend\, parent-child\, and master-servant. Rasas are distinguished as lower and higher and according to “Bhagavad Gita”\,  it appears that the three higher rasas are acknowledged and preferred by Arjuna. The higher rasas are described as loving\, friendly\, and fraternal types of relationships. From Wikipedia.org \n\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe.\n\n	\n\n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.\n\n\n\nSeptember 29th : Friday – Full Moon Meditations\nJoin Swamiji in his global full moon meditation sequence at the following times at the Meditation Center:\n7:00-8:00 a.m.\n2:00-3:00 p.m.\n9:00-10:00 p.m.\nAlso\, a Full Moon Havan with Pandit Emilio Bettaglio at 7:30 p.m.\n\nSeptember 30th – October 1st: Seminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nBoth Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\n(see description above)
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-savoring-the-rasa-of-satsanga-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-28-2023/
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