Arsha Vidya Parampara
  • Ātma Vidyā Gurukulam
    of Ārsha Vidya Paramparā Trust

    Ātmā is the Self. Vidyā means knowledge. Gurukulam is a place of learning. Hence Ātma vidyā Gurukulam is a place where Self-Knowledge is taught and gained. This teaching is in keeping with the knowledge received from our Rishis/seers (Ārsha). We belong to the lineage of stalwarts like Ādi Śankara and Bhagwān Veda Vyāsa, upholding the knowledge tradition of Advaita Vedānta, where the non-dual Self is the only reality and the whole creation being dependent on it for it's existence.

Gurukulam

Construction of a Gurukulam (Ātma Vidyā Gurukulam) on about 9 and half acres of land in the outskirts of Bangalore/Hosur, is underway. Short, medium and long term residential courses in Advaita Vedanta (Self-enquiry), Sanskrit and Yoga, will be conducted here. Presently construction of two buildings has been completed. Construction of a cottage for the resident acharya is underway.

The set up is envisaged to eventually accommodate about 40-50 residents with supporting infrastructure like a lecture hall, yoga hall, kitchen and dining hall, in due course. The buildings are powered by solar energy. We also plan to have an organic farm in the premises.

Who we are?

Arsha means "from the Rishis (Sages). Vidya means knowledge. Parampara means tradition/lineage. Hence Ārsha Vidyā Paramparā means "The knowledge tradition coming down from our Sages/Seers".


We are a non-profit organisation, presently conducting online classes and residential courses to enable people from around the world benefit from the timeless knowledge of our Rishis, primarily Vedanta (Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads), Yoga & Sanskrit. We belong to the unbroken teaching tradition of Advaita Vedānta preserved by illustrious masters like Vyāsa and Ādi Śankara. Our Guru is Śrī Swāmī Dayānanda Saraswatī (1930-2015).


Frequently asked questions on Vedanta


The fundamental human predicament (problem) and the Solution

Beginning from childhood, one is encouraged to be successful because only success is assumed to make one happy and joyful. And success is primarily defined in terms of outward accomplishments like money, wealth, power, status, career achievements etc. Even if we manage to be reasonably successful, happiness and peace of mind remain elusive. That is true because even if we have achieved a good number of our goals we find that the goals are only being continuously replaced by newer ones! This is when the question arises as to whether this endless rat race is all worth it. One then starts seeking spiritual solutions and begins looking towards Hatha Yoga, meditation techniques, visiting temples, trying to understand God etc. Even though all of the above may be somewhat helpful and give a temporary peace of mind, the fundamental problem remains. The solution to this problem can be obtained ONLY in the eternal teachings of the Bhagavad Gitā and Upanishads. And they have to be studied in a structured and systematic way...

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