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Shivaratri Reflections
by Kamala Joy | Feb 23, 2025 | Scripture, Spiritual Practice, Swami Talks
This year, Shivaratri is February 26, 2025. As part of my seva with Amrita Virtual Academy, I was part of the team building the “Celebrating Shivaratri” collection, a series of practices and talks from the AVA Membership which help still the mind and connect students...
A Journey into the Heart of Vedanta
by Kamala Joy | Jan 5, 2025 | Scripture, Spiritual Practice
In January, Amrita Virtual Academy will start the scriptural study series Knowledge of the Truth: An Introduction to Vedanta on the text Tattvabodha with classes led by Br. Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya. I’m excited for it, partly because I’ve been able to hear a few of...
The Rhythm of the Mind
by Leslie | Oct 20, 2024 | Music, Spiritual Practice
Introduction In this second post about music, Leslie shares how her musical journey through Amrita Virtual Academy with the ganjira led her to start to learn how to play the kaimani*, the challenges she faced and ways she could overcome them.* (handbells - kai means...
🌸 Feminine Grace – 24 Hours in the AVA Membership
by Tanmayi | Sep 13, 2024 | Cooking, Gardening & Nature, Music
Written by Tanmayi, Netherlands For almost two years I have been doing seva (“selfless service”) for Amrita Virtual Academy. And, since I rarely get to take any of the courses, I honestly got very curious about all that’s in the Amrita Virtual Academy Membership. I...
My Experience of the One-Day Mantra Japa Retreat with Swami Atmananda
by Nikita | Aug 6, 2024 | Retreats, Spiritual Practice
One of the most popular retreats in Amrita Virtual Academy is the Mantra Japa retreat with Swami Atmananda Puri. Several students have given glowing reviews after participation. In this blogpost we will go deeper into a mix of three students' experiences, put into one...
The Ganjira in My Life
by Leslie | Jul 11, 2024 | Amritapuri, Music
In December 2022, I began taking music instrument classes from Amrita Virtual Academy, starting with the ganjira. In February 2024, I also started learning kaimani. Both classes have had a strong impact on my life, my path and my sadhana. They have given...
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