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Bhagavad Gita Classes
The Bhagavad Gita is the most comprehensive Eastern philosophical work on the true nature of the human being. Its study forms the foundation of all spiritual wisdom.
The profound teachings contained in its 700 verses allow us to understand the relationship between the body, the mind, and the soul, the implications of the law of karma, and how these implications shape our life experience.
It not only provides us with the knowledge needed to understand that the nature of our true self is spiritual, but also reveals how we can establish a real and eternal relationship with the Divine.
The Bhagavad Gita is the most comprehensive Eastern philosophical work on the true nature of the human being. Its study forms the foundation of all spiritual wisdom.
The profound teachings contained in its 700 verses allow us to understand the relationship between the body, the mind, and the soul, the implications of the law of karma, and how these implications shape our life experience.
It not only provides us with the knowledge needed to understand that the nature of our true self is spiritual, but also reveals how we can establish a real and eternal relationship with the Divine.
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BV Raddhanti Svami is a Vaishnava monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. With the blessings of his spiritual teacher, Srila Bhakti Vaibhav Puri Goswami Maharaj, he’s dedicated to sharing the spiritual message of universal love and devotion.
Born in Sicily in 1964, he was drawn to spirituality from a young age, and this natural inclination eventually led him to the path of Bhakti Yoga—a tradition that emphasizes the beauty and depth of the Absolute Truth.
Madhuvrata Das was born in the United Kingdom and raised in the culturally diverse city of Birmingham. His studies in fine arts sparked a deep curiosity about spirituality and mysticism, which led him to explore the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic wisdom texts in his twenties. Moved by a longing for spiritual truth, he traveled to India in search of a teacher and was ultimately led to Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaj, who became a central teacher and inspiration in his life.
Soon after, Madhu embraced the life of a monk, living in the ashrams of his teacher in both India and the UK. This way of life gave him the chance to study the Vedic scriptures deeply and train in traditional Vedic arts such as vegetarian cooking, worship, kirtan, and wisdom sharing.
In 2006, he was invited into the direct service of his teacher, traveling the world as his personal chef until 2010. This close relationship offered him rare insight into the lives of spiritually advanced souls and taught him how to serve with care and devotion.
After his teacher’s passing in 2010, Madhu stepped away from monastic life and met his wife, Sarvesvari, in 2012. Together they’ve taken part in many spiritual initiatives, from teaching Vedic philosophy to cooking for large retreats and festivals. In 2022, Madhu published a photographic book with GVP titled Srila Gurudeva – A Darsana in Pictures, a tribute to his spiritual mentor.
Today, Madhu and Sarvesvari live in Sussex, UK, where they are restoring a medieval farmhouse. Their vision is to create a place for retreat, healing, and spiritual learning.
The Srimad Bhagavad Gita continues to be a powerful guide in Madhu’s life. He enjoys sharing his lived experience of Bhakti Yoga with others in a way that is relatable and heartfelt.
Simon Haas is an internationally renowned author and teacher of yoga philosophy, known for his ability to apply ancient wisdom to modern life. He began studying the sacred yoga texts of India at the age of 13 and spent a decade living in temples and monasteries across India. For sixteen years, he apprenticed under an elderly master-practitioner in the Bhakti tradition, receiving traditional training and personal mentorship.
Simon is the author of The Book of Dharma and Yoga and the Dark Night of the Soul, and has shared his teachings in fourteen countries, including at the United Nations. A graduate of Cambridge University, he holds a master’s degree in comparative religion from Oxford and is currently completing his doctoral studies there, with a focus on the Bhakti tradition.
Chandramukhi Mali Barrie was born in Melbourne, Australia, and raised in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. After completing high school, she earned a Bachelor of Education and has since worked as a qualified primary school teacher. Her spiritual journey deepened at the age of 17 under the guidance of her spiritual teacher, who inspired her to study sacred texts and share their essence in an accessible and relatable way.
Chandramukhi spent 14 years immersed in the teachings of the Bhakti tradition under her teacher’s mentorship. Over the years, she has traveled and spoken on this ancient wisdom in nine countries and across various parts of Australia.
A devoted mother, she integrates the teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam into daily life through storytelling, writing, creative workshops, and heart-centered talks. Now based in Murwillumbah, Australia, she is the founder of Sunrise Lotus – Wellbeing for Kids, where she offers Chakradance™ Kids and other holistic programs to support children’s emotional balance, creativity, and inner connection.
Krsnacandra Dasa (Cie Siyavash Sharp) was born on September 24, 1978, in Brooklyn, New York, to an Iranian father and American mother. His paternal lineage traces back to the Sufi master Attar of Nishapur and the Khajenouri family—whose name means “Lord of Light.” His father’s ancestry includes Muslim and Jewish roots, and his mother’s is primarily Roman Catholic. Baptized in the Catholic faith, Kṛṣṇacandra graduated from NYU with a B.A. at the age of 18.
While pursuing further studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, he had a transformative encounter with students of Siddhaswarupananda. After reading the Bhagavad-gītā and a life-changing stay at an ashram in Honolulu, he turned toward a life of spiritual practice, incorporating mantra meditation into his daily routine.
He later became a disciple of Śrīla Bhakti Vaibhava Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāj, a senior follower of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. He was formally initiated on February 1, 2002—his teacher’s Vyāsa-pūjā day—and traveled with him during his final three world tours.
Back in New York, after pursuing medical school and business endeavors, Kṛṣṇacandra joined the U.S. Postal Service to support his mother through dementia and health challenges.
He is a published voiceover artist with audiobooks on Audible, holds a Ni-dan (second-degree black belt) in kendo, and has foundational training in Iaido. He’s also studied Japanese and Persian.
During the pandemic, he remained active in online śāstra discussions. His mother passed away in June 2022 at age 73, having received initiation from Śrīla Purī Mahārāj in 2001.
That same year, he ran for national office in one of the largest U.S. labor unions. Today, he assists with Bhakti Center programs, leads kīrtan, and shares Gītā wisdom across Long Island New York. Inspired by the words, “Then let us finish it,” he continues striving to serve his teacher’s mission.
Haripriya A. Benedict was born into a bhakti yoga community in France established by Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, author and translator of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is. Immersed in spiritual life from a young age, she began studying Eastern philosophy and practicing yoga and meditation at the age of 13.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sarah Lawrence College and spent six formative years in India studying under her spiritual teacher, Śrīla Bhakti Vaibhava Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja. Upon returning to the West, Haripriya taught extensively in New York, Florida, and California, sharing Bhagavad-gītā teachings and Yoga Nidra with a wide range of audiences—including the FBI, the Department of Defense, KKR, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 executives.
Her workshops and teacher trainings have been hosted at renowned centers such as PURE Yoga, Stanton Street Yoga, Yogamaya, Om Factory, The Bhakti Center, and The Sanctuary.
Currently, Haripriya is training as a Satvatove Facilitator—an initiative aimed at raising consciousness and enriching lives through transformative communication, spiritual principles, and deeper connection to the true self.
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