{VSC-IISc} Gentle reminder for the VSC Session on 21st July 2026
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Vivekananda Study Circle IISc
Jul 21, 2026, 2:57:54 AMJul 21
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Namaskara,
Welcome to VSC IISc weekly class. This is a reminder for this week's class.
Date and Time:- 21th July 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Venue: Warden Room, 1st floor, A Block Hostel, above A Mess, IISc.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMja5vR2ce4EQ85GA
We encourage the IISc community to attend the VSC classes in person. If you are unable to make it today, you may join the class online using this Google Meet link:
https://meet.google.com/zfw-ahfa-qyp
Lecture link: [Biography of Swami Vivekananda] https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda_biography/09_experiences.htm, [Essence of the Bhagavad Gita for modern minds] https://practicalphilosophy.in/2026/03/30/essence-of-the-bhagavad-gita-for-modern-minds/
Meeting minutes of last class
1. In 14th July class, we saw how Swami Vivekananda established Vedanta in the West through lectures, books (Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga), and the Vedanta Society.
2. His message was to strengthen people in their own faith, not convert them (how they should realize the truth within.)
3. He envisioned a bridge between East and West, combining India's spiritual wisdom with the West's scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
4. Despite offers from Harvard and Columbia, he remained detached, refusing prestigious positions as a sannyasin and increasingly longing for spiritual solitude while continuing his mission.
5. He laid the foundation for a lasting global movement by training disciples, planning monasteries (such as Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati).
6. After this we completed reading chapter 9 Gita book. It was mostly the concluding part -
7. The spiritual journey begins with living a moral, disciplined life and seeking guidance, eventually leading to the realization of one's true nature as Pure Consciousness through study, reflection, and sustained sadhana.
8. After this we started reading chapter 10 Gita book.
9. A hungry person sees a fruit but has no money. The emotional mind wants to take it, but the intellectual sheath (vijnanamaya kosha) evaluates the options i)beg, ii)borrow, iii)steal, or iv)wait. Recognizing that stealing is wrong, the person chooses to go home and return with money later.
10. Annamaya Kosha (Physical sheath): The eyes see the fruit.
11. Pranamaya Kosha (Physiological sheath): Hunger and bodily processes (like salivation) are activated.
12. Manomaya Kosha (Emotional sheath): The mind desires the fruit and remembers enjoying it before.
13. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellectual sheath): The intellect thinks, "I have no money. Stealing is wrong. I'll come back later with money."
14. Ānandamaya Kosha (Blissful/Causal sheath): Past habits, values, and subconscious tendencies influence the final decision.
We warmly encourage everyone to join and make the most of this opportunity.
Regards
VSC Team
Contact:- Debdyuti (9748247855)
Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jxu9cruAu8m9MZvlpNc32s
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/vsc-iisc
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/vsciisc
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vivekanandastudycircleiisc2302
VSC Website: https://vsciisc.github.io/
Welcome to VSC IISc weekly class. This is a reminder for this week's class.
Date and Time:- 21th July 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Venue: Warden Room, 1st floor, A Block Hostel, above A Mess, IISc.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMja5vR2ce4EQ85GA
We encourage the IISc community to attend the VSC classes in person. If you are unable to make it today, you may join the class online using this Google Meet link:
https://meet.google.com/zfw-ahfa-qyp
Lecture link: [Biography of Swami Vivekananda] https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda_biography/09_experiences.htm, [Essence of the Bhagavad Gita for modern minds] https://practicalphilosophy.in/2026/03/30/essence-of-the-bhagavad-gita-for-modern-minds/
Meeting minutes of last class
1. In 14th July class, we saw how Swami Vivekananda established Vedanta in the West through lectures, books (Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga), and the Vedanta Society.
2. His message was to strengthen people in their own faith, not convert them (how they should realize the truth within.)
3. He envisioned a bridge between East and West, combining India's spiritual wisdom with the West's scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
4. Despite offers from Harvard and Columbia, he remained detached, refusing prestigious positions as a sannyasin and increasingly longing for spiritual solitude while continuing his mission.
5. He laid the foundation for a lasting global movement by training disciples, planning monasteries (such as Advaita Ashrama at Mayavati).
6. After this we completed reading chapter 9 Gita book. It was mostly the concluding part -
7. The spiritual journey begins with living a moral, disciplined life and seeking guidance, eventually leading to the realization of one's true nature as Pure Consciousness through study, reflection, and sustained sadhana.
8. After this we started reading chapter 10 Gita book.
9. A hungry person sees a fruit but has no money. The emotional mind wants to take it, but the intellectual sheath (vijnanamaya kosha) evaluates the options i)beg, ii)borrow, iii)steal, or iv)wait. Recognizing that stealing is wrong, the person chooses to go home and return with money later.
10. Annamaya Kosha (Physical sheath): The eyes see the fruit.
11. Pranamaya Kosha (Physiological sheath): Hunger and bodily processes (like salivation) are activated.
12. Manomaya Kosha (Emotional sheath): The mind desires the fruit and remembers enjoying it before.
13. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellectual sheath): The intellect thinks, "I have no money. Stealing is wrong. I'll come back later with money."
14. Ānandamaya Kosha (Blissful/Causal sheath): Past habits, values, and subconscious tendencies influence the final decision.
We warmly encourage everyone to join and make the most of this opportunity.
Regards
VSC Team
Contact:- Debdyuti (9748247855)
Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jxu9cruAu8m9MZvlpNc32s
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/vsc-iisc
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/vsciisc
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vivekanandastudycircleiisc2302
VSC Website: https://vsciisc.github.io/
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