About - Global Gita

About GBGC

The Convention is organized under the inspiration and guidance of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, a renowned Spiritual Master from India, founder of Narayanashrama Tapovanam and the Centers for Inner Resources Development.

The first three conventions were held in person in the US. The last convention in October 2020 was held virtually. The current convention will also be held virtually with a global audience. The broader participation in these conventions and the tremendous interest they invoked in the minds of the participants serves as an inspiration to the CIRD-NA team to continue this tradition of Knowledge festivity.

For more details on past conventions, please click GBGC Timeline.

Vision & Mission

The world is continuing to go through very challenging times. We hope the message of Bhagavad Gita conveyed by Spiritual Masters and practitioners will help the global community to come together and generate inner expansion, resilience, and elevating human values to successfully course through all internal and external crises and yearning for something greater we feel individually and as a society.

This global forum will introduce the essence of Bhagavad Gita to all the participants and further deepen the text’s understanding of those already familiar. Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Indian text that documents the dialog between two great warriors, Krishna, the teacher, and Arjuna, the student. For the past several millennia, people from all walks of life have discovered Gita’s practical spiritual wisdom to empower their lives. Gita’s knowledge provides a deep understanding of human nature, enabling one to live and interact in the world with expansion, ease, and fulfillment. Regardless of one’s vocation, ethnicity, or religious affiliation, these teachings can significantly benefit one and all.

About the Ashram

The word ‘Ashram’ (in Sanskrit) stands for an abode of learning or education. Established by Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha in 1963, “Narayanashrama Tapovanam” is located on the scenic slopes of the eastern hill of Pandavagiri, in Thrissur, Kerala. The Ashram is surrounded by dense thickets of coconut trees on the slopes of the hill, which roll down towards the green fields of paddy. The serene beauty of surrounding nature complements the peace and tranquility of the Ashram, which draws seekers and visitors alike to the place, to benefit from the company of a realized Sage, and seek his blessings and guidance on spiritual and personal matters.

In Swamiji’s own words:
More than the theoretical knowledge of different subjects, education in our country always meant man-making — purification, fortification and transformation of personality in the holy association of the Teacher, so that the student would become fit to course victoriously through the vicissitudes of life and attain fulfillment. And Ashrams were the institutions imparting such education. The most important factor underlying the legendary greatness of ancient Bharat was these honored seats of learning – the Ashrams – where the saintly Teacher used to empower the students with lofty values and visions that would guide them throughout their life and make them worthy citizens.

Stills from GBGC

Sam Nayani ,

“The esteemed speakers did an exceptional job in communicating the importance of Gita in our daily life. Swamiji’s authority on the subject is supreme, he clearly stated and masterfully explained how the Gita is not limited to the people of Hindu faith. It belongs to every human being on this planet, it’s message is universal.”

Anonymous ,

“The Convention had an abundance of information, expertly summarized in a logical, thoughtful and engaging manner. Like most of the audience members I was constantly looking for Swamiji’s fascinating insights, I could see around me that all speakers had an incredibly uplifting impact on the audience.”

Adi Parige ,

“The convention hosted a variety of speakers from multiple walks of life ranging in profession, culture and age. What this underlined for me is that the Gita can be used as a universal tool for anyone“

Uma Kamet ,

“It’s a pleasure and honor to acknowledge the fantastic speakers at this event. It was very evident that the speakers have years of experience behind them, They were not just extremely knowledgeable, but truly engaging as well, their insights on the topics covered were real eye openers.”

Vidya Tadanki ,

“One of my nieces who works at Microsoft, now wants to learn to recite the Gita, she attended the convention with me and was taken aback by the sheer brilliance and knowledge of the speakers, It was a heartwarming experience for me to see the transformation in her, I’m glad she accompanied me to the convention.”