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"Annam Brahma" - Talks

Unlocking the secrets of Food

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Course Overview



"Annam Brahma" meaning Food is Brahman is a series of talks organized by the Yogavijnana Foundation to unlock of secrets of Food.  Below are the topics and the dates of the talk.  


About the Speaker

Vidwan Dr. M.A. Alwar

Dr. M A Alwar is a renowned professor of Nyaya Sastra from Govt. Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, Mysore, Karnataka Sanskrit University. He's been a current professor at the university for 20 years, teaching Indian Philosophy and logic texts at the graduate and postgraduate levels. In addition, he has been a research scholar for three years at the Indian Council of PhilosophicalResearch in New Delhi &in Rashtriya Sanskrit VidyapeethaTirupathi.

Being the current Hon. Project Director of Transdisciplinary University, Foundation for the revitalization of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore, he is known for the implementation of projects such as:

  1. Digital repository of medical manuscripts and books of Karnataka
  2. A comprehensive dictionary of Ayurveda from Sanskrit to English&Kannada
  3. Critical edition, translation, and publication of rare books of Ayurveda and traditional dietetics and other such projects

He is also an approved guide for M.Phil and Ph.D. students of the Karnataka Sanskrit University who is presently guiding 5 Ph.D. students and has successfully guided 1 M.Phil student.

Along with the said accomplishments, he is an Honorary Associate of the Samskriti Foundation, Mysore, and an Honorary Editor and Advisor for research projects such as:

  1. Preparation of a comprehensive dictionary of yoga
  2. Preparation of an electronic descriptive catalog of manuscripts dealing with science and technology
  3. Preparation of the history of the philosophy of Visistadvaita and other projects.

Last but not least, he has authored five books and has edited &published more than 50 books on various topics in his field of expertise.

    "Annam Brahma" is a series of talks organized by Yogavijnana Foundation and Samskriti Foundation, aiming to unlock the secrets of food and healthy eating. Led by Vidwan Dr. M.A Alwar, the series comprises five sessions, each exploring different aspects of food from spiritual, cultural, and practical perspectives. Participants gain access to 7.5 hours of on-demand video lectures, providing comprehensive insights into the significance of food in various contexts. Suitable for individuals interested in deepening their understanding of food and its role in personal and spiritual well-being, the course offers full lifetime access for continuous learning and exploration.

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    Schedule of Classes

    Start Date & End Date

    Oct 07 2022 - Nov 04 2022

    Total Classes

    5 Classes

    Course Curriculum

    1 Subject

    Annam Brahma

    11 Learning Materials

    Annam Brahman Stories

    Annam Brahman Story from Chandogya Upanishad

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    The Hand that serves the food

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    Day 1: Health and Diet on Ayurveda Perspective

    About Dr. Usha Kathyayani BAMS, MD (Yoga)

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    Recording of the Talk

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    Day 2: Teachings on food habits as per Bhagavadgeetha and Upanishads, Smrithis and Puranas

    About Vidwan M. Shankar Bhat

    Recording of the talk

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    Day 3: The Role of food in the practice of Yoga

    About Vidwan Dr. M.A. Alwar

    Recording of the talk

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    Day 4: A Journey into Sattvic food and its effect of body and mind

    About Shri. Raghunath Srivatsa

    Recording of the talk

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    Donation for Foundation from India

    Donations from India

    Course Instructor