Guest guest Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Vedic Workshop Theme: Rashtra in Vedas Dates: 27th January 2007 (Saturday) to 28th January 2007 (Sunday) Background: The whole life is a celebration with all its various colorful dimensions and with the core truth, which lies as the foundational reality of all its dimensions. Vedas, which exist for time immemorial, are the original sciences to demystify the life. Ramayana is the literature, which reflects the Vedic values in day-to-day life. Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organization, which facilitates people to experience the treasured esoteric values of Vedas and Ramayana and inculcate them in their everyday life. It conducts regular workshops, classes, camps, lectures and demonstrations on Vedas and Ramayana around the country and abroad to elucidate the public on various topics of interest. Webolim has conducted lectures / workshops on Vedas & Ramayana in Pune, Hyderabad (29th Feb 05), Karimnagar (Nov 2nd to 4th, 2005), Bangalore, Mysore, Madurai, Singapore and Chennai. These workshops had participants from various cities like Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum and Bangalore. Each workshop has different themes based on Vedas. Some of the topics in which Webolim has conducted the workshops are “Concept of Social Service in Vedas & Ramayana”, “Vedas and Education”, “Life forces in Vedas”, & “Vedic Yoga” etc On continuing this endeavor, we are planning the next workshop in Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh. This workshop is conducted mainly to celebrate the Republic day of India. No prior knowledge of Samskrit and Vedas are required for the participants. The lectures will be in English. The workshop is open for all. The theme for this workshop is “Rashtra in Vedas”. Rashtra in the Vedas is more than the terms like country, state and nation. Rashtra is the term, which includes the whole of organism that charges the country or state or nation. The culture and the civilization of a nation or a state or a country are vital in the concept of Rashtra. This workshop is to show what is the philosophy and concept of Rashtra in Vedic Mantras. We welcome people from all over India and abroad to utilize this program. Schedule: The schedule is given separately below. The camp will be covering the following topics: Introduction to Vedas Concept of Rashtra in Vedic literature Bhaaratam Janam Rivers of India Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in light of Ramayana Asanas, Pranayama & Meditation will also be taught in this workshop Resource persons: Shri R.Rangan, MBA, is a spiritual guide and a young Vedic scholar, brought up in the traditional way in Vedic culture, did his Vedantic studies under Sri Sivarama Krisna Shastry of Kanchi Shankara Mutt, learnt Bhakti Shastras from Sri Krisnapremi Swamigal and Vyakarana and Sahitya Shastras from Vidwan Sri Tirumalachari of Srirangam. He also went through the conventional degree of MBA. He is a consultant to Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore. He did a deep sadhana to realize the spiritual realities dealt in Vedas and authored many books on Vedas, Ramayana & Yoga giving their meaning and their practicality for the present age. One of his greatest contributions in the field of Vedanta is to author the book, Gita-samanvaya bhashya, which deals with the synthesis of the interpretations of Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhva. He has composed thousands of poems in Samskrit. He is the founder president of Webolim. He delivers various discourses on Vedas, Upanishads, Epics and Puranas throughout India and abroad. Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre. Former Director of Asian Development Bank and former financial advisor to Indian Railways, he is a scholar of great repute. He did pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswati River and it is now working for reviving it. He brought the 7-volume book on Saraswathi. He brought the multi lingual comparative dictionary for 25 ancient Indian languages. He has also worked extensively on jaati and jana jaati studies Venue: Exact venue in Karimnagar will be informed later. Stay Arrangements: This workshop is open for all. It is a residential workshop for which stay & food arrangements have been done. Separate stay facilities for men and women will be arranged. Food available for participants will be nutritious and non-spicy. Registration: Prior registration is required for attending this workshop. You can email to webolim (AT) (DOT) co.in (webolim (at) dot co dot in). Please do inform us by January 12th so that we can make suitable arrangements. The registration is restricted to 60 participants based on first come first served. Also if you want to join the group of people starting from various cities, do inform us so that we can connect you to the people starting from each city. There is a charge of Rs. 200/- per head for food expenses. Donations are welcomed for the camp. Check Out our blogspot for our latest updates at www.webolim.blogspot.com Tentative Schedule of Karimnagar Camp Theme: “Rashtra in Vedas” 27th January (Saturday): 05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama 06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready 07.00 AM - 08.30 AM – Vedic chanting with meaning 08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Breakfast 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM – Introduction to Vedas & Uniqueness of Vedas - Smt. Dhrushya Rangan 11.00 AM - 01.00 PM – Concept of Rashtra in Vedas (Part I) -Sri Ranganji 01.00 PM - 03.00 PM – Lunch 03.00 PM – 04.00 PM – Life craft 04.15 PM – 05.45 PM – Concept of Dharma – Sri Ranganji 06.00 PM – 07.15 PM – Rivers of India Public Lecture by Dr. Kalyanarman 07.15 PM – 08.30 PM - Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in light of Ramayana by Sri Ranganji 08.30 PM – 09.15 PM – Cultural Program 09.15 PM – 09.30 PM – Dinner 28th January (Sunday): 05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama 06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready 07.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Vedic Chanting & Learning 08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Break Fast 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM – Panel discussion on our prior obligations to Nation 11.00 AM – 12.00 AM – Bhaaratam janam – Dr. Kalyanaraman 12.00 AM – 01.00 PM – Skills session 01.00 PM – 02.30 PM - Lunch 03.00 PM - 04.00 PM – Life-craft 04.00 PM - 05.30 PM – Concept of Rashtra in Vedas-II - Sri Ranganji 5.30 PM – 6.00 PM – Concluding ceremony Reaching Karimnagar from various cities Karimnagar is around two and half hours in road from Hyderabad. It is just 80 kilometers from Warangal (a major railway junction) connecting Railway routes from Delhi, Chennai etc. From Delhi: Well connected from Delhi through trains. GT Express (No. 2616) starts everyday at Delhi at 6.40 PM and reaches Warangal at next day evening at 7.30 PM. Tamil Nadu Exp (No.2622) starts everyday at 10.30 PM and reaches next day night 8.50 PM. Kerala Express (No. 2626) starting at 11.30 AM from New Delhi will reach Warangal at 11.02 AM (next day). There are also trains like Swarna Jayanti Exp, Chennai Rajdhani, Navyug Exp etc. From Warangal it is just 2 hours to Karimnagar. Warangal bus depot is outside Warangal Railway Junction. Also, Vehicle and pickup can be arranged on prior information. For return, Link-Daksin Exp (No.2861) starts from Warangal everyday at 00.31 AM and reaches Delhi next day morning at 4.05 AM. G.T Exp (No.2615) starts from Warangal everyday at 05.05 AM and reaches Delhi next day morning at 06.20 AM. Tamil Nadu Exp (No. 2621) starts from Warangal everyday at 07.17 AM and reaches Delhi next day morning at 07.05 AM. From Mumbai & Pune: There are 4 trains connecting Mumbai and Hyderabad per day. Husainsagar Express (No. 2701) starts at 09.50 PM from VT and reaches Hyderabad around 1 PM next day. Hyderabad Exp (No. 7031) starts from VT at 12.45 PM and reaches Hyderabad at 6 AM next day. Devagiri Exp (No.7057) starts at 9.05 PM and reaches Secunderabad Jn at 2.15 PM. There is also Konark Exp (No. 1019) from VT everyday. Rajkot -Secunderabad Express (No.7017) comes via Vasai Rd and reaches Pune at 10.30 PM and reaches Secunderabad around 10 AM. It is just two and half hour journey from Hyderabad to Karimnagar by Bus. There are plenty of buses and road is good. Likewise for return there are 4 trains from Hyderabad / Secunderabad to Mumbai everyday. From Bangalore: Well connected to Hyderabad / Secunderabad stations. Samprak Kranti Express (from Yesvantpur) starts at 10.20 PM and reaches Secunderabad at 8.45 AM next day. There is Secunderabad express from Bangalore everyday. Kacheguda Exp (No.2786) starts at 6.20 PM from Bangalore city and reaches Kacheguda Station (Suburban Station for Hyderabad) at 5.40 AM. For return there is Bangalore Exp at 7.05 PM and Kacheguda Exp at 9.15 PM. From Chennai: Well connected to Warangal and also to Hyderabad. Tamil Nadu Express (Number 2621) starts at 10 PM from Chennai Central and reaches Warangal at 7 AM next day. GT Exp (No. 2615) starts at 07.15 PM and reaches Warangal at 05.03 AM next day. Navajivan Exp (No.2656) starts at 9.35 AM and reaches Warangal at 08.10 PM same day. There is also Charminar Exp from Chennai. For return there are trains like G.T, Tamil Nadu, and Charminar which cross Warangal in the night and reach Chennai next day morning. From Trivandrum / Eranakulam: Korba Express starting in Trivandrum at 4.30 AM on Thursday reaches Warangal at 9.30 AM next morning. Kerala Express (Number 2625) starts everyday at 11.30 AM from Trivandrum and reaches Warangal next day at 2.00 PM. There is also Raptisagar Exp (No.2522) starting from Eranakulam on Friday morning. Warangal bus depot is outside Warangal Junction. Also, Vehicle and pickup can be arranged on prior information. Reaching through Air: Nearest airport for Karimnagar is Hyderabad. Hyderabad airport is well connected to all cities in India through Jet Airways, Indian Airlines, and Air Deccan etc. Vehicle and pickup can be arranged on prior information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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