Samudra Manthan - The Churning of Our Inner Consciousness
The Samudra Manthan, or the Churning of the Nectar, is a famous episode from Hindu mythology that symbolizes the cosmic struggle between God and Demons. Can we draw an analogy of this episode as a metaphor for the inner journey of self-realization, where the churning of the mind leads to the emergence of higher states of consciousness and the realization of one's true nature? Sign up to join Dr. Sampadananda Mishra for an insightful talk on the idea of inner transformation and the quest for self-realization.
28th Jul, 2024
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Who Is This Class For?
- Anyone who is in awe and interested in this subject
- People who wish to gain a deeper understanding of what can be learned from characters of Indian ancient texts
- Yoga practitioners, Students, Teachers & Therapists
- Philosophers, Psychologists, Life Coaches, and Healers
Program Schedule
| Teacher | Date | Timing | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sampadananda Mishra | 28th Jul | 07:00 PM-08:15 PM | Significance of Samudra Manthan with Inner Consciousness |
| Teacher | Date/Timing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sampadananda Mishra | 28th Jul 07:00 PM-08:15 PM, IST | Significance of Samudra Manthan with Inner Consciousness |
The story of ‘Samudra [Ocean] Manthan [the Churning]’ appears in two of the puranas (Bhagavad Purana and Vishnu Purana, as well as the Mahabharata). In this mythological event, the gods (devas) and demons (asuras) churn the ocean using the Mandara Mountain as the churning rod and Vasuki, the serpent king, as the rope. As they churn, various treasures and beings emerge from the ocean, including the elixir of immortality, known as amrita.
The Samudra Manthan is rich in symbolism and allegory, reflecting themes of cooperation, perseverance, divine intervention, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Vasishtha Ganapati Muni, first and foremost disciple of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, in his magnum opus Umāsahasram (उमासहस्रम् - A poem comprised of 1000 verses dedicated to Uma), beautifully explains the inner meaning of the legend of Samudra Manthana (समुद्रमन्थन), the churning of the nectar by the gods and the titans.
(reference : Click here)
Join us for this FREE talk with Dr. Sampadananda Mishra to understand how both the good and the evil, or the ‘daivic’ and ‘asuric’ natures, reside within humans and how we can follow this guidance to discover inner treasure such as wisdom, compassion, and inner peace.
Below is the previous program video of Dr Sampadananda Mishra on the Topic of The Yaksha Prashna
Program Highlights
Explore and understand the inner meaning of Samudra Manthan in relation to the Churning of our inner consciousness for the background please read the following blog by Dr. Sampadananda Mishra
Each session will deal with one element and will comprise the following,
- Theory lecture on the element of the day, along with its impact on body, mind, and life.
- Recommendations on which asana to practice to work on specific elements.
- Understanding how the elements work together through our body systems and the Prana Vayus.
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