MM. Gita Manishi Swami Gyananandji Maharaj
Founder of G.I.E.O. Gita
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.
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 | |
