The Adyatma Ramayana   
Sripada Raju, PhD ,Vaishnava Center for Enlightenment, Lansing Mi
Sunday April 23 11AM  at Mother's Trust 6676 122nd  Ganges Mi
www.motherstrust.org

The  Ramayana epic is one of the principle teaching epics of Hinduism. Ancient, and existing in many different versions and languages, the Ramayana has traveled throughout South and South East Asiawhere it has become woven into the art and mythology of many cultures in Bali, Indonesia , Sri Lanka, Burma , Thailand and even China.

The art, poetry, theology and philosophy of the Rama epic cover all aspects of social and personal affairs and is at once a text on statescraft, family values, warfare and personal spiritual salvation. The union  of the Soul with God is its ultimate aim.

The version of the Ramayana called the Adyatma is a text of contemplative spiritual practice and non-dualistic gnosis  set within the Rama epic story but focused primarily on the discovery of the Supreme Person of Rama hidden individually and universally within the souls  of all living beings.
This text was frequently read to Paramahamsa Sri Ramakrishna by his disciples at the  Dakshineswar Temple. It was one of his favorite texts.

Dr. Raju, who teaches everyday in the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing , often expounds upon the Adyatma Ramayana. He is a pandit of the highest order, having vast knowledge of the Hindu scriptures, who lives a chaste, simple and  yet socially engaged life of service to humanity.
He often travels to India where he teaches in the villages and  also assists  various groups, working in the  traditions of Mahatma Gandhi. You are invited to come to hear him at Mother's Trust on Sunday April 23 at 11AM. The talk will be followed at 12 noon with an interfaith worship incorporating readings, music and meditations from several religious traditions. Please bring your own"brown bag lunch"  we will offer beverages and  a venue.
   

LAKESHORE INTERFAITH INSTITUTE / MOTHER'S TRUST
6676 122nd Ave Ganges Mi 49408
www.motherstrust.org
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