Corso di 6 giorni

Kabir's Poems: Transcending Societal & Religious Conditionings

Di Nivritti Yoga

Cosa imparerai

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner transformation with Kabir, a 15th-century poet and mystic from India. His teachings, characterized by their simplicity and directness, use everyday imagery and language to convey profound truths. In this series of courses, we are exploring the depth and beauty of Kabir's poetry and uncovering the wisdom hidden within it through contemplative practices. This is the second course of the series and builds upon the first. Kabir was deeply affected by fundamentalism and foolish dogmas practiced in the name of Religion/ tradition or customs. He stated that every individual has an equal right to the Truth/ Self/ Fulfilment or God, regardless of their background. In this course, we will focus on poems where Kabir questions these practises thus urging us to come out of biases and falsities of our own. Each session will focus on a Doha, or couplet, that encapsulates Kabir's philosophy and wisdom. This course has 6 sessions, and you can choose to complete them all in one go or take your time to work through them. While it is recommended to complete the first course before embarking on this one, it is not absolutely necessary. Whether you are a returning participant or joining us for the first time, you will gain new insights and tools to live a more conscious and fulfilled life. So come join us on this journey of self-discovery and experience the joy within.

Nivritti Yoga

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Nivritti Yoga helps individuals find inner peace and fulfilment through meditation and contemplation. Its practices and insights aim to help people discover their true selves and overcome physical, psychological, and emotional challenges for improved health, clarity, and happiness. The founder, Sandeep, is a master in yoga and meditation and...

Lezione 1

Embarking on Kabir's Path of Love & Understanding: A Recap of the First Course

In this session, we will delve deeper into the teachings of Kabir, a 15th century poet from India. The focus of the session will be on Kabir's path of love and Understanding to the True Self. You will learn about his disdain for knowledge that doesn't translate into practical life and his insight that God is our True Self, beyond the false ego self. Through guided meditation and reflection, we will have the opportunity to experience the stillness and peace that can be cultivated through Kabir's teachings. The session will end with an invitation to think about how we can apply these teachings to our daily lives, as Kabir's ultimate message is that the path to union with the True Self is a journey of love and understanding, and it is up to each of us to put that knowledge into practice.

Lezione 2

Questioning the Falsities of Idol Worship

In this session, we will focus on one of Kabir's poems that questions the worship of statues, and reflect on the effectiveness of blind faith and ritualistic practices in achieving spiritual growth. The session will encourage participants to question their own cultural, societal, or religious baggage and to prioritize understanding over action.

Lezione 3

Beyond the Brick and Mortar: Kabir's Critique of Religious Fanaticism

In this session, we are exploring a doha by Kabir that critiques the focus on external symbols of faith and religious fanaticism. Kabir suggests that true spiritual seeking requires a deeper understanding, rooted in love and compassion rather than mere ritual or tradition. Through reflection and contemplation, we are invited to explore our own reliance on external symbols or practices and to let go of any preconceptions or beliefs that do not have any substance behind them.

Lezione 4

Holy Water & Internal Cleansing: The True Path to Purification

In this session, we will explore the idea that true purification and transformation comes from internal cleansing rather than external cleansing. We will begin by reflecting on the poem that highlights this idea and then move into a contemplation where we examine our own understanding of spiritual and religious practices. We will focus on the significance of these practices and how they can help us grow in understanding and love. We will conclude the session with a reminder that any practice that doesn't bring clarity, generate compassion, and take us away from our constant need for security is not a true spiritual path.

Lezione 5

Inner Transformation

In this session, we'll explore Kabir's poem which challenges the notion of following a specific lifestyle to attain spiritual liberation. Kabir argues that the true path to spiritual attainment is not through external practices but inner transformation. We'll recite the poem, reflect on its meaning, and take a few moments to contemplate on our own practices and their impact. Ultimately, we'll explore the importance of inner transformation and how it can be done.

Lezione 6

Take Away: Outgrowing the False

In this session, we'll review key ideas from our exploration of Kabir's poetry, including a practical way how to achieve inner transformation and outgrow the false ego self. We'll end with a period of silent reflection.

Recensioni recenti

Karenmarie

July 18, 2023

An interesting nteresting and reflexive course. Beautifully taught. Thank you 🙏🏽

Anne

April 2, 2023

There's a lot of intelligence and deep insight in Kabirs poetry and the course offers excellent meditation practice. This course complements the meditation courses offered by the author and I highly recommend them

Nicole

March 10, 2023

Thank you the introduction to Kabir! As a young child I remember having simular moments of “wow!” these adults really don’t know about Life. These poems point to people trying to act “normal” according to the mind/thoughts instead of acting natural and guided by the heart. 💖