Brahman, the Banyan, and Beyond w/ Nityananda Chandra | The Darshan Room

"Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 15 presents a striking vision of reality: an upside-down tree whose roots are above and whose branches spread downward throughout the world of material existence. This symbolic banyan represents conditioned life—complex, ever-changing, deeply entangling, and ultimately a reflection of a higher reality.

In this class, we will explore the chapter’s major themes: the nature of the soul, karma, memory, desire, liberation, and the Supreme Person (Puruṣottama) who stands beyond both matter and conditioned consciousness. Through recitation, philosophy, and discussion, we will examine how Kṛṣṇa invites us not merely to wander among the branches of this world, but to reconnect with its ultimate root."

Hi 🙋‍♂️ I’m Chandra, (AKA )

I began my journey into the spirituality of the East over 30 years ago. Since then I have spent many years studying Vedic philosophy in ashrams around the USA and India. I have been teaching topics such as karma, Ayurveda, the guṇas of yoga, meditation, kirtan, Bhagavad Gītā, and so on.

My teaching journey has led me to speak at many universities, multinational companies, yoga studios, retreats, and in humble settings of homes and 12-step programs. Teaching is my passion, helping others help oneself is what inspires me.

• 🤘Punk to monk 🙊
• 🪗Kirtan ♥️ lover🪘
• 📿 Bhakti teacher 🪷
• 🕉 Sanskrit nerd
• Bhakti community director
• Founder of The Darshan Room (estḍ 2013)
• Soul Talks - co-manager @ Bhakti Center
• Online Community Manager @ Wisdom of the Sages #1 podcast on Spirituality
• Spiritual Leadership Course Graduate - Mayapur 2015
• Bhakti Sastri degree - 2023
• Dallas College - Associate of Arts 2023
• GBC College - Leadership graduate 2023
• Married for 20+ years - 3 kids
• based in NYC 🗽

6:00-6:30pm - Live Kirtan in temple room
6:30-7:45pm - Wisdom Talk @ Lotus Room
7:45pm - Dinner @ Lotus Room

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Info: Get your dance on or just absorb yourself in the sacred space and atmosphere. The Darshan Room starts off in the temple room with the broader temple community with kirtan (mantra meditational chants & dance) and devotional dance. It is a powerful way to bring mind out of the busyness of NYC and enter the sacred atmosphere by engaging the mind, voice, and body.

Info: We have a variety of kirtan singers and guest educators who lead the wisdom talks. We conclude with a delicious and sacred vegetarian dinner that we serve to you.

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