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The sounds of shoes being removed, happy Hari Oms! and greetings, hearty laughter and hugs, gathering books and seats, tea and snacks being made; all herald the arrival of study group time. Someone lights the lamp and incense and offers to Swami Chinmayanandaji and Adi Sankaracharyaji on the altar.

The essence of the Bhagavad Gita unfolds in the second chapter. This chapter is called Sankhya Yoga (Yoga of Knowledge). Facing an army of relatives to combat, Arjuna is overwhelmed with sorrow and shows faint – heartedness at the thought of slaying his very own noble elders.

Hari Om. I am happy to launch this series as an offering in the birthday month (May) of my Guru Pujya Swami Chinmayanandaji- who is one the foremost exponent of the Bhagvad Gita.Every month we will feature one chapter of the Gita written by Kamini Khanna. May the message of Mother Gita bless you all! -Prem & Om Shubhraji

I want to share a picture of a flower with you, as it reminds me of Babaji. During our trip in November 2008, I was fascinated by the beautiful flowers at the Sidhabari ashram - this one was taken on the first morning I was there.