Govardhan Ashram presents ‘SANTULAN’ an enlivening monthly spiritual retreat for all the devotees. The following are the topics, speakers and schedule for the month of February. Interested candidates can send a mail to ashram@pamho.net. Mention in your mail the number of candidates attending the retreat and your phone number.  

DATES
22-24 February 2012

TOPICS

Improving Japa

Art of Studying Srimad Bhagavatam

Importance of Vedic Lifestyle

Principles of Sadhana

SPEAKERS

HG Sanat Kumar Prabhu

HG Gauranga Prabhu

HG Sudama Prabhu

HG Vraja Bihari Prabhu

CHARGES

Rs. 1200/- (from 22nd morning to 24th evening, includes prasadam)

SCHEDULE

Day 1: 22nd Feb 2012, Wednesday

8:00 – 9:30 am: Arrival and Breakfast
9:30 – 9:45 am: Welcome address by  HG Sanatkumar Prabhu / HG Gauranga Prabhu

9.45 – 11.15 am: PRINCIPLES OF SADHANA – I by HG Vraja Bihari Prabhu

            Contents:

• What is Yoga?
• How is ‘Sravanam’ yoga?
• Effective ‘Sravanam yoga’

11:15 – 11:30 am: Juice Break / Kirtan

11.30 – 1.00 pm: APPRECIATING VEDIC LIFESTYLE – I by HG Sanat Kumar Prabhu

Contents: Hazards of Modern lifestyle

• Foods (Sugar, Salt, Microwave ovens, Non-stick pans) 

1.00 – 3.00 pm: Lunch & Break

3:00 – 4.30 pm: ART OF STUDYING SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM by HG Gauranga Prabhu

Contents:

• Appreciating Srila Prabhupada’s Work,
• FORM of a Srimad Bhagavatam Verse

o   Padaccheda, Padartokti, Vakya yojana, Vigraha, Tarka

• Content of the verse
• History Vs Itihasa
• Q & A, Discussion

4.30 – 6.30 pm: FREE TIME.

Participants can do any the following (if interested)

• Goseva
• Swimming
• Boating
• Adventure sports
• Nursery visits
• Ayurvedic Massage

6.30 – 7.00 pm: Dinner
7.00 – 8.00 pm: Sayan Kirtan with Slideshow

8:00 pm: Rest

Day 2: 23rd Feb 2012, Thursday

4:30 – 8:00 am: Morning Program & Breakfast
8.00 – 9:00 am: Break

9.00 – 11.00 am: Art of Studying Srimad Bhagavatam – II by HG Gauranga Prabhu

Contents:

• Effects of not reading Srimad Bhagavatam
• Obstacles in reading
• Impetus for studying
• Favorable conditions.

11.00 – 11.30 am: Kirtan

11:30 – 1.00 pm: PRINCIPLES OF SADHANA – II by HG Vraja Bihari Prabhu

Contents:

• Improving Japa
• Developing Introspection
• Balancing Sadhana & Seva.

1.00 – 3.00 pm: Lunch & Break

3:00 – 4.30 pm: APPRECIATING VEDIC LIFESTYLE – II by HG Sanat Kumar Prabhu

Contents: Modern lifestyle hazards – Home (Natural buildings Vs Modern buildings), Water (Soft drinks), Gadgets.

4.30 – 6.30 pm: FREE TIME.

Participants can do any the following (if interested)

• Goseva
• Swimming
• Boating
• Adventure sports
• Nursery visits
• Ayurvedic Massage

6.30 – 7.00 pm: Dinner
7.00 – 8.00 pm: Sayan Kirtan with Slideshow

8:00 pm: Rest

Day 3: 24th Feb 2012, Friday

4:30 – 8:00 am: Morning Program & Breakfast 
8.00 – 9:00 am: Break

9.00 – 11.00 am: APPRECIATING VEDIC LIFESTYLE – III by HG Sanat Kumar Prabhu

Contents: Solution

• What we can do in our own situation?
• Understanding Srila Prabhupada’s vision on Farm Communities
• Alternative lifestyles
• Q & A, Discussion.

11.00 – 11.15 am: Break

11:15 – 12.45 pm: ART OF STUDYING SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM – III by HG Gauranga Prabhu

Contents:

• Techniques for Bhagavatam Study
• Symptoms
• Benefits of Bhagavatam study
• FAQs

12.45 – 3.00 pm: Lunch & Break

3:00 – 5.00 pm: IMPROVNG JAPA by HG Sudama Prabhu

Contents: Inattentive chanting, An invitation to Self Destruction, A sure recipe for Failure – Definition of Inattentiveness, Dangers and Consequences of Inattentive Chanting.

• Q & A
• Discussion
• Sharing realizations

5.00 – 6.30 pm: Kirtan with Slideshow

6.30 pm: Dinner and departure