Decode Life with Mahabharata (Part 3)

Life Lessons from the Mahabharata 
The Mahabharata continues to illuminate the complexities of human life through powerful narratives of courage, sacrifice, devotion, and righteous action. The events following the birth and education of the Kuru princes reveal how adversity, when met with wisdom and steadfastness, becomes a means for inner growth and fulfilment.

In Decode Life with Mahabharata (Part 3), Swami Ramakrishnananda explores the remarkable episodes beginning with Duryodhana’s growing jealousy towards the Pandavas and the infamous Lac Palace conspiracy. Participants will journey through the Pandavas’ exile, their encounter with Hidimbi, Kunti’s momentous decision, and the extraordinary Draupadi Swayamvara.

The webinar also examines the deeper significance of Panchali’s marriage, her previous birth, the invaluable counsel of Bhisma and Vidura, Arjuna’s pilgrimage, and the symbolic episode of the Khandava Dahanam. Each narrative offers profound insights into Dharma, relationships, self-mastery, leadership, and the consequences of human choices, helping participants apply the wisdom of the Mahabharata to modern life.

Webinar Highlights

• Discover life lessons from the Pandavas’ early trials and triumphs

• Understand the deeper significance of key events and characters

• Learn practical principles of Dharma, resilience and righteous living

• Reflect on timeless guidance for relationships and decision-making

• Apply the wisdom of the Mahabharata in everyday life

Schedule & Details

Dates: 12 September to 14 Novomber 2026
Time: Every Saturday | 6:45 – 7:45 AM IST
Language: English
Webinar Fees: ₹1500, US$ 40
Mode: Online via Zoom
Facilitator: Swami Ramakrishnananda

Webinar Format

• 10 Online sessions

• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.

• Recordings will be available in the dashboard for a period of 6 months post the completion of the webinar.

Prerequisite

• Availability of a computer with audio -video internet conferencing facility.

• Access to Zoom

Facilitator

Swami Ramakrishnananda Sarasvati

Swami Ramakrishnananda is the resident Swamin at Chinmaya Mission, Nagapattinam. He is an excellent orator and a teacher of Sanskrit, and has a very unique and jovial way of teaching.
He hails from Chennai and holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He was inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji’s ideals and talks and joined the Tamil Vedanta Course at Tamaraipakkam, near Chennai, under the guidance of Swami Sridharanandaji in 1993. He was given Brahmacharya Diksha and Sannyasa Diksha in 1995 and 2010 respectively by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda.
He was first posted in Chinmaya Mission, Trichy. His further successive posting locations were Sri Lanka, Coimbatore and the Reunion Island. Swamiji is presently serving at Nagapattinam. He visits the United States of America frequently to teach Sanskrit. His masterpieces are the Easy Sanskrit Course Level One and Level Two, which have come as an aid for the bloomers in learning Sanskrit.
He conducts public yagnas (spiritual talks) on the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavata and Mahabharata. He conducts spiritual classes for teachers and value education classes for the students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Nagapattinam, and also in other schools. He has co-ordinated the colour water mosaic Guinness World Record programme to commemorate the centenary celebration of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji in the year 2016. Presently, Swamiji is pursuing PhD in Philosophy from the Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala.

Contact Details
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