
MM. Gita Manishi Swami Gyananandji Maharaj
Founder of G.I.E.O. Gita
Founder of G.I.E.O. Gita
Spiritual Head of Geeta Ashram
President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram
President of the Divine Shakti Foundation
Trustee of Deshpande Foundation
Congresswoman (D-Hawaii)
Interfaith Minister & Author
Co-Founder of Hindu American Foundation
Business Advisor & Leadership Coach
Professor of Sanskrit. UC Berkeley
Ambassador of Sikh Religion
Bhanpura Holy Peeth
Global coordinator for HSS
Spiritual leader & Author
Entrepreneur, Scientist and Innovator
Conf. Chair & Founder of Path to Anandam
The GOAL of the conference is to learn perennial teachings and practices of the Bhagavat Gita:
The IGC is organized by Path to Anandam™, a non-profit organization that promotes application of the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to a modern life style so people can live their life to the fullest and also achieve eternal peace and happiness, Sat Chit Ananda – the ultimate purpose of life.
Renowned spiritual leaders and delegates from around the world will be participating in the conference who are engaged in disseminating the knowledge
of the Gita.
Tentative Agenda
Time | Event | |
8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast | |
9:15 am | Take your seats | |
Morning Sessions: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | ||
9:30 am | Blowing of the conch | |
9:35 am | Welcome by Convener/Host Satya Kalra | |
9:45 am | Lamp Lighting Ceremony | |
9:50 am | Program Overview | |
9:55 am | 12th chapterBhakti Yoga recitation | |
10:00 am | Keynote speaker- Tulsi Gabbard | |
10:20 am | Wisdom from the Saints | |
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11:40 am | Keynote speaker - Desh Deshpande | |
12:00 noon | Introduction &Recognition of Dignitaries | |
12:20 pm | Release of Satya Kalra’s Book, 108 Mantra to Awaken Your Soul | |
12:25 pm | Closing remarks for morning session | |
Lunch Break 12:30 pm to 1:45 PM |
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Afternoon Session 1:45 pm to 4:40 | ||
Panel Discussions: 1:45 pm to 3:15PM | ||
1:45 pm | Introduction to Panel Discussion: How has the Gita helped me shape my life? | |
Opening remarks by Moderator, Dr. Prasad Kaipa | ||
Remarks by Panelist, Group discussion and Q. &A. | ||
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3:20pm | Concludingremarks | |
3:25pm | Saumitra Gokhale, Global Coordinator for HSS | |
3:35pm | Youth Panel Discussion: Is the Gita Relevant to Youth? | |
Opening remarks by Moderator: Varija Yelagalawadi | ||
Remarks by Panelists, Group Discussion and Q. &A. | ||
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4:35 | Concluding remarks | |
Tea Break: 4:40 to 5:00 PM | ||
Evening Sessions: 5:00- 6:30PM | ||
5:00pm | Chanting of Gita Mantras | |
5:05pm | Meditation and Talk by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji | |
5:20 | Blessings | |
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5:50 pm | Vote of Thanks by Satya Kalra | |
6:00 pm | Cultural program/Play of Sri Krishna and Arjuna | |
6:30 pm | Closing |
Donations are tax deductible and the Tax ID (EIN #) is 36-4657491. Donation can be deposited to Path to Anandam/Geeta Conference Account-8754291451, routing number - 121042882
We offer Free Admission and Food but due to limited space you MUST Register.