Gita Panchamrit Book Club
Darshan and Puja Timings
Schedule
Fridays 6pm-7pm Ganapati Abhisheka and Arati
Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Hanuman Chalisa and Arati
Darshan hours
Monday closed
Tuesday 4-7
Wednesday closed
Thursday 4-7
Friday 4-7
Sat/Sun 2-6
BSGT Festivals
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Friday, September 4
Sri Ganesh Chaturti
September 11-15th
Devi Navarathri
October 11 – 21
Diwali
Sunday, Nov 8 and Monday, Nov 9
Events Calendar
Gita Panchamrit Book Club
Step into the wisdom of self-discovery and the clarity of purposeful action with our 5-week book club exploring Gita Panchamrit with Swami Chinmayananda’s commentary. Drawing from the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, this text offers practical guidance for navigating uncertainty, fulfilling our responsibilities, and finding lasting peace amid the demands of everyday life.
Together, we’ll journey through the Gita’s essential teachings, uncovering the deeper meaning behind its guidance on the Self, karma yoga, devotion, and inner freedom. Each week, we’ll explore a meaningful theme from the commentary, reflect on how Shri Krishna’s wisdom applies to our modern lives, and support one another in cultivating greater clarity, balance, and purpose.
Dates: September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Recommended Donation: $10 per session – all proceeds go to the temple.
Session Details:
In order to facilitate an engaging discussion on the book, please read the assigned pages in advance of the session. We look forward to hearing your takeaways and insights!
Session 1: September 29, 2026
• Theme: Lift Yourself By Yourself
• For discussion: Bhagavad Gita 6.5 (p. 9–20)
Session 2: October 6, 2026
• Theme: Strive Fully, Surrender Freely
• For discussion: Bhagavad Gita 2.47 (p. 23–31)
Session 3: October 13, 2026
• Theme: Lead a Life of Vision
• For discussion: Bhagavad Gita 9.27 (p. 33–43)
Session 4: October 20, 2026
• Theme: The Divine Promise of Protection
• For discussion: Bhagavad Gita 9.22 (p. 45–55)
Session 5: October 27, 2026
• Theme: True Freedom Lies in Surrender
• For discussion: Bhagavad Gita 18.66 (p. 57–68)
Book: You can purchase the book here.