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Embodying Sarasvatī: Liberating Wisdom vs. Binding Knowledge with Putu Yudiantara
February 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Date: Monday, February 10th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Usada Bali, Jl. Sugriwa No.4, Ubud, BaliDESCRIPTION:
In honor of Sarasvatī Day, a sacred celebration dedicated to the Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, and the Arts, this talk explores the profound teachings of Sarasvatī in Balinese tradition. It focuses on the dual nature of knowledge as a force for liberation or illusion, highlighting its transformative role in spiritual and everyday life. Through this session, we honor the goddess whose grace enlightens minds, nurtures creativity, and leads seekers toward awakening.
The talk unfolds through the following themes:
– *Sarasvatī in Balinese Tradition
Discover Sarasvatī’s pivotal role in Balinese culture, where she embodies wisdom that illuminates the path to spiritual and intellectual awakening. Learn how Sarasvatī Day is celebrated as a moment to express gratitude for learning and to deepen the connection with sacred knowledge.
– *The Body and Embodying Goddess Sarasvatī Explore how Sarasvatī’s divine qualities are reflected in the human body, inspiring us to align our mind, body, and spirit to embody wisdom and cultivate knowledge that liberates.
– *Vṛhaspati’s Approach Toward Learning an Awakening Knowledge Delve into Vṛhaspati’s teachings, which emphasize the pursuit of transformative knowledge that awakens and liberates the self, contrasting it with attachments to superficial learning that bind us to illusion.
– *Pramaṇas: Acquiring the Right Knowledge in the Era of Misinformation*: Learn about pramāṇas (means of valid knowledge) and their timeless relevance in navigating the modern challenges of misinformation and distorted truths, ensuring that our pursuit of knowledge remains rooted in clarity and discernment.
Discover Sarasvatī’s pivotal role in Balinese culture, where she embodies wisdom that illuminates the path to spiritual and intellectual awakening. Learn how Sarasvatī Day is celebrated as a moment to express gratitude for learning and to deepen the connection with sacred knowledge.– *The Body and Embodying Goddess Sarasvatī
Explore how Sarasvatī’s divine qualities are reflected in the human body, inspiring us to align our mind, body, and spirit to embody wisdom and cultivate knowledge that liberates.– *Vṛhaspati’s Approach Toward Learning an Awakening Knowledge
Delve into Vṛhaspati’s teachings, which emphasize the pursuit of transformative knowledge that awakens and liberates the self, contrasting it with attachments to superficial learning that bind us to illusion.– *Pramaṇas: Acquiring the Right Knowledge in the Era of Misinformation*: Learn about pramāṇas (means of valid knowledge) and their timeless relevance in navigating the modern challenges of misinformation and distorted truths, ensuring that our pursuit of knowledge remains rooted in clarity and discernment.
Conclude with insights on embracing Sarasvatī’s wisdom as a pathway to spiritual growth, embodying her divine attributes, and cultivating discernment in the pursuit of knowledge that awakens and liberates.
This talk is a heartfelt tribute to Sarasvatī Day, celebrating the divine source of wisdom and her timeless guidance in helping humanity discern truth from illusion. It is an invitation to honor Sarasvatī’s presence in our lives by pursuing knowledge that enlightens and liberates, paving the way for spiritual and intellectual awakening.
How to Book:
Secure your spot for this event by contacting us through the following:
Email: info@usadabali.com
WhatsApp: +62 811 3860 855
Secure your spot for this event by contacting us through the following:
Email: info@usadabali.com WhatsApp: +62 811 3860 855
