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Swami Vijnanananda: A Hidden Knower of Brahman
Pravrajika Prajnaprana
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. PT
New Temple Auditorium
In-person lecture only. There will be no livestream.
A question-and-answer session will follow the lecture in Vivekananda Hall.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Vedanta Society of Northern California
November 2026 Sunday Lectures
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. PT
11 a.m.
Swami Vijnanananda: A Hidden Knower of Brahman
Pravrajika Prajnaprana
11 a.m.
Our Most Reliable Friend
Pravrajika Virajaprana
11 a.m.
Gratitude and the Presence of God
Brahmachari Niranjana Chaitanya
Following the Sunday lectures, a
Q&A session
will be held in
Vivekananda Hall.
All are welcome.
Class Schedule Update
No Sunday Lecture
No lecture at 11:00 a.m.
Due to Kali Puja at 7:30 p.m.
Vivekachudamani
Friday, January 8, 2027
7:30 p.m. PT
Foundational Texts of
Indian Philosophy
Sunday, January 10, 2027
6:00 p.m. PT
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We carry a selection of the best in all the major religious traditions and contemporary spirituality; translations of Sanskrit religious classics; and many children’s books that are both attractive and meaningful.
A partial listing is given here for online ordering and many more are available in the bookshop itself. Inquiries are welcome.
Explore the Monastic Life
“For One’s own enlightenment and for the good of the world.”
– atmanamokshartham jagad hitaya ca
The Motto of the Ramakrishna Order (a traditional monastic order founded by Sri Ramakrishna in 1896; Organized by Swami Vivekananda in 1897).
In pursuit of this ideal, monastic life includes a variety of spiritual practices, such as meditation, worshipa, and scriptural study, as well as routine tasks of maintenance and service. For those interested and qualified, the monastic path may be meaningful and fulfilling. A monastery and convent are maintained by the Society, giving an opportunity to qualified young men and women to devote themselves exclusively to spiritual life.
My child, you have been extremely fortunate in getting this human birth. Have intense devotion to God. One must work hard. How can one achieve anything without effort?
- Holy Mother
Rely on Him, be like the dry leaf at the mercy of the wind.
- Sri Ramakrishna
