The GOAL of the conference is to learn perennial teachings and practices of the Bhagavat Gita:
1) To find solution to every problem of your life in the modern time.
2) To enrich our lifewith eternal love, peace and abundance in all aspect of our living.
3) To connect with divinity within, function at higher conscious level and reach our full potential.
4) To connect the body, mind and soul for health, happiness, prosperity and enhanced family and social relationships.
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. Some of the confirmed speakers are M.M. Swami Shri GyananandjiMaharaj (Founder of G.I.E.O. Gita), H.H. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India), Guru Maa Geeteshwari (Spiritual Head of Geeta Ashram), Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ( President of the Divine Shakti Foundation), Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande (Trustee of Deshpande Foundation), Philip Goldberg (Interfaith Minister & Author), Dr. Mihir Meghani (Co-Founder of Hindu American Foundation), Prasad Kaipa Ph.D. (Business Advisor & Leadership Coach), Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa (Co-founder and director of Golden Bridge Yoga), Robert Goldman, Ph.D. (Professor of Sanskrit. UC Berkeley), Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh (Ambassador of Sikh Religion), and Satya Kalra. (Conference Chairperson & Founder of Path to Anandam)
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 |