The Bhagavad Gita is one of the world’s most profound guides to living a meaningful, balanced, and purposeful life. Yet many people find its teachings difficult to approach because of unfamiliar language, philosophical depth, or cultural context. This retreat is designed to make the wisdom of the Gita simple, practical, and relevant to contemporary life.

Drawing upon a carefully selected set of verses from the Bhagavad Gita, we will explore the essential teachings of Vedanta in a clear and accessible manner. Whether you are completely new to the Gita or have studied it before, the retreat offers a structured journey into its central insights, combining philosophical inquiry with practical reflection and discussion.

Together, we will examine some of life’s most fundamental questions:

The Details of the Retreat are as follows:

What is the true goal of human life?
Why do we experience stress, dissatisfaction, fear, and inner conflict?
What are the obstacles that prevent us from living with clarity and fulfilment?
How can we overcome these obstacles through wisdom, self-awareness, and disciplined action?
Who am I beyond my roles, thoughts, and emotions?
What does the Gita mean by God, the Divine, or the Ultimate Reality?
How can spirituality become a living experience rather than merely a belief?

The retreat will introduce participants to the practical disciplines of Karma Yoga—the art of acting effectively without becoming burdened by anxiety and attachment—and Dhyana Yoga, the path of cultivating attention, inner stillness, and self-understanding through meditation.

Rather than treating the Gita as a religious text alone, we will approach it as a universal guide to understanding the human mind, navigating life’s challenges, and discovering deeper meaning and purpose. The sessions will include presentations, guided reflections, discussions, and opportunities for personal inquiry, making the teachings both engaging and applicable to daily life.

The retreat is based on the recently published book Essence of the Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds, by the retreat facilitator, Sri Gokul Muthu ji, which presents the Gita’s teachings in a manner that speaks directly to the questions and concerns of modern seekers.

Whether you are looking for intellectual clarity, practical guidance, spiritual depth, or simply a fresh perspective on life, Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds offers an invitation to engage with one of humanity’s greatest wisdom traditions in a thoughtful, contemporary, and transformative way.

*Suitable age group 18 years and above* Open for all, no prior knowledge is required.

Date and timings: Starts on the 24^th July (Friday) at 5:00 PM and concludes on 26^th July (Sunday) 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Venue: Indica Gurukulam @ Ritambhara, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura-Hobli.

The Retreat Place, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga and spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Workshop Contribution: Rs 5,250/- For Adults and For Students who are perusing any degree or higher education Rs. 3150/- The fees are inclusive of boarding, lodging and teaching plus resource materials.

Accommodation: Shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sāttvik food with fresh-grown vegetables from the farm.

Reaching the Venue: The venue is about 22 km from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road, preferably through your own vehicles. The retreat centre is very close to “Sri Kamadhenu Kshetra”, a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple, which has become much-known in recent years. It would take approximately an hour to reach the retreat venue from the city centre. Participants have to make their own arrangements to travel to the venue. If any assistance is required, the Indica Yoga Team will help.

Metro Rail Access: Take Green Line, get down at Madavara Metro Station. From there, it takes 25 mins (9.2 km) via Lakshmipura Road by Auto Rickshaw / Taxi.

Contact: namaste@indicayoga.com / +91 6363663313 / +91 8431570343

The Retreat will be led by

Sri Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy

Author

Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy is a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. He regularly gives talks on Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Swami Vivekananda, Spiritual Life, Personality Development, and Life Skills. He is a founder of Vivekananda Study Circle in IIT Madras. He is the mentor of Vivekananda Study Circle in IISc and Vivekananda Yuvak Sangha in Ramakrishna Math, Halasuru, Bengaluru. He regularly contributes articles to Vedanta Kesari and Prabuddha Bharata, monthly magazines of Ramakrishna Math. Recently, he published a book titled, "Essence of the Bhagavad Gita for Modern Minds" based on his experience in teaching the subject to more than 15 batches of students.

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