{VSC-IISc} Gentle reminder for the VSC Session on 4th August 2026

[Vivekananda Study Circle IISc]

Namaskara,
Welcome to VSC IISc weekly class. This is a reminder for this week's class.

Date and Time:- 4th August 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 the last class we discussed the sloka विहाय कामान्य: सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति नि:स्पृह: । निर्ममो निरहङ्कार: स शान्तिमधिगच्छति ॥(BG-2-71) from Gita. 

2. We discussed about Vishayananda, Bhajanananda, and Atmaananda.

3. Vishayananda is a kind of ananda which is found also in animals and that does not multiply upon sharing.

4. Bhajanananda is a kind of ananda which is found in humans (not in animals) and which multiplies upon sharing.(सुखमात्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम् ।-BG-6-21)

5. Atmaananda is a kind of happiness which is obtained upon the true knowledge of the self. Today we shall continue from the same chapter.

We warmly encourage everyone to join and make the most of this opportunity.
Regards
VSC Team
Contact:- Debdyuti (9748247855)

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