Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 9: A Memorization & Study Course

A deep dive into the heart of the Gītā through study, memorization, and guided discussion

Apr 18, 2026

Among the 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gītā, Chapter 9 holds a unique place—it is where Kṛṣṇa most directly reveals His heart, making it one of my favorite chapters. In fact, it is the most quoted chapter.

This course is designed to bring the heart of the Gītā—and the heart of Krishna—into our own.

Everything rests in Him, yet He remains untouched

Starting Week of August 17th

Here, Krishna shares what the ancient saints call rāja-guhya—the deepest and most confidential knowledge. Not just abstract philosophy, but a way of understanding Divinity and our relationship with Him that reshapes how we see everything.

He reveals a reality that stretches beyond ordinary thinking: everything rests in Him, yet He remains untouched.

Kṛṣṇa also addresses the many ways people approach the Divine—sometimes partially, sometimes indirectly—and how those approaches shape the results they receive.

He then contrasts this with the path of devotion: simple, direct, and uniquely protected.

What to expect?

37-week course
1 recorded class per week
1 live interactive Zoom class per week
1 weekly reading material with Q&A
1 additional practice session per week

Zoom sessions will be recorded and shared if you’re unable to attend live.

Live class time: Saturdays 10 AM EST (tentative).

About Your Teacher

Nityananda Chandra began memorizing verses in 1999, but it wasn’t until later that he made significant progress in his practice. While living as a monk in downtown Portland, he once saw elementary school students reciting Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gītā from memory. It struck him: if these children could do it, why couldn’t he?
Not long after, he discovered a key insight—that it is far easier to retain verses when memorized as part of a continuous sequence, rather than as isolated selections.

Learn more about your teacher here.