"Women Awakened: Book Discussion" by Swati Chopra in conversation with Simran Bhargava at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, CP > 6:30pm on 11th January 2012
Time : 6:30 pm
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Event Details : “Women Awakened: Book Discussion” by Swati Chopra in conversation with Simran Bhargava.
For centuries, women have walked the inner path to spiritual realisation despite thorns placed in their way by patriarchy, discrimination and unequal opportunities. Their journeys have been characterised by courage and determination, ingenuity and creativity. Where they couldn’t get past the confines of gender roles, women found ways to lead spiritually rich lives under the skin of their worldly selves, amidst the babble of babies and bread, home and family. When they did manage to step outside spaces designated for them by patriarchy, and found fulfilment as wanderers and mystics, god-intoxicated wise madwomen, their insights and experiences remained largely anonymous, their heroism unsung. This anonymity, born of a ‘second class spiritual citizenship’, persists till this day. At a time when women gurus are becoming far more visible than ever before, through new age media like television and the internet, there is nevertheless little understanding of a feminine spirituality. Through the lives of eight women, Women Awakened explores the idea of feminine spirituality in the contemporary context, and what it actually means to be a spiritual seeker in today’s world.
Today Swati talks about her book and female spirituality in conversation with Simran Bhargava.
Swati Chopra is author of Women Awakened: Stories of Contemporary Spirituality in India (HarperCollins, 2011), Dharamsala Diaries (Penguin, 2007), and Buddhism: On the Path to Nirvana (Brijbasi, 2005). Her writing, exploring spirituality and its relevance to modern lives, has appeared in several publications in Indiaand abroad. To research contemporary women and gender in spirituality, Swati was awarded a fellowship by the WISCOMP initiative (Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace) of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama. Women Awakened is based on this research.
Swati has also formulated a unique creative writing programme, ‘Way with Words: Creative Being through Creative Writing’. She was invited to the Edinburgh International Festival in 2011 as a speaker. Her website is www.swatichopra.com
Simran Bhargava has a Masters in Communication from StanfordUniversity. She was writer and editor with the India Today group for several years. She has her own weekly television show on NDTV “One Life To Love” which aims to help viewers lead a happier and freer life. She has also done a six-part series for NDTV on "Happiness: A journey with Deepak Chopra".
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Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Place : The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Landmark : On Parliament Street close to 'The Shop' showroom & next to the 'Kwality' restaurant
Metro : Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' (Yellow Line and Blue Line)
Event Details : “Women Awakened: Book Discussion” by Swati Chopra in conversation with Simran Bhargava.
For centuries, women have walked the inner path to spiritual realisation despite thorns placed in their way by patriarchy, discrimination and unequal opportunities. Their journeys have been characterised by courage and determination, ingenuity and creativity. Where they couldn’t get past the confines of gender roles, women found ways to lead spiritually rich lives under the skin of their worldly selves, amidst the babble of babies and bread, home and family. When they did manage to step outside spaces designated for them by patriarchy, and found fulfilment as wanderers and mystics, god-intoxicated wise madwomen, their insights and experiences remained largely anonymous, their heroism unsung. This anonymity, born of a ‘second class spiritual citizenship’, persists till this day. At a time when women gurus are becoming far more visible than ever before, through new age media like television and the internet, there is nevertheless little understanding of a feminine spirituality. Through the lives of eight women, Women Awakened explores the idea of feminine spirituality in the contemporary context, and what it actually means to be a spiritual seeker in today’s world.
Today Swati talks about her book and female spirituality in conversation with Simran Bhargava.
Swati Chopra is author of Women Awakened: Stories of Contemporary Spirituality in India (HarperCollins, 2011), Dharamsala Diaries (Penguin, 2007), and Buddhism: On the Path to Nirvana (Brijbasi, 2005). Her writing, exploring spirituality and its relevance to modern lives, has appeared in several publications in Indiaand abroad. To research contemporary women and gender in spirituality, Swati was awarded a fellowship by the WISCOMP initiative (Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace) of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama. Women Awakened is based on this research.
Swati has also formulated a unique creative writing programme, ‘Way with Words: Creative Being through Creative Writing’. She was invited to the Edinburgh International Festival in 2011 as a speaker. Her website is www.swatichopra.com
Simran Bhargava has a Masters in Communication from StanfordUniversity. She was writer and editor with the India Today group for several years. She has her own weekly television show on NDTV “One Life To Love” which aims to help viewers lead a happier and freer life. She has also done a six-part series for NDTV on "Happiness: A journey with Deepak Chopra".
Related Events : Talks | Women | Books | Places for Books
"Women Awakened: Book Discussion" by Swati Chopra in conversation with Simran Bhargava at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, CP > 6:30pm on 11th January 2012
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