Mind Mirage

Mind Mirage emerged during the pandemic, at a time when meaningful engagement with Indian Knowledge Systems was noticeably absent from mainstream education. What began as a quiet inquiry soon took form as a response — to make the wisdom of the Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā accessible, relevant, and alive for contemporary learners.

The first expression of Mind Mirage was through an educational magazine developed in collaboration with schools. These publications introduced students to Indian scriptures, cultural knowledge, and reflective activities, creating an early bridge between traditional wisdom and modern education. As schools expressed a desire to deepen this engagement — including structured Sanskrit learning — the need for a formal, ethical framework became clear.

In 2021, Mind Mirage was registered as a Section 8 (non-profit) organization, devoted exclusively to Indian Knowledge Systems. It was established not as a commercial venture, but as a legally grounded platform for teaching, research, and dissemination.

Today, Mind Mirage rests on three interwoven pillars:

-Publications — including educational material, research papers, and scriptural texts, with ongoing efforts to translate classical works from Sanskrit into English and other regional languages.

-Research — continuous inquiry into Indian Knowledge Systems, with an emphasis on contextual understanding and contemporary relevance.

-Training & Learning — courses and programs designed to cultivate familiarity, depth, and lived engagement with IKS, with particular attention to accessible education for women through short courses and modular learning.

Mind Mirage exists to serve learning, not profit. Its intention is to offer education in the spirit of the Indian ashramic tradition — affordable, sincere, and rooted — while also creating dignified teaching opportunities, especially for women engaged in this work.

At Mind Mirage, programs are guided by the understanding that classical texts cannot simply be read — they must be received.

Within the Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā, knowledge is not separate from the state of the seeker. The mind requires a certain readiness, clarity, and steadiness to truly engage with these teachings. Without this preparation, even profound texts remain intellectual rather than transformative.

For this reason, our approach begins not with interpretation, but with preparation. Programs are designed to gently cultivate the inner conditions required to approach classical texts — through yoga, reflection, and guided discourse. This allows the teachings to be appreciated in their traditional spirit, rather than consumed as information.

The structure of our learning follows the ethos of the guru–śiṣya paramparā, where study unfolds gradually, with respect, humility, and lived engagement. Texts are introduced only when the seeker is ready to meet them — not hurried, not forced, and not detached from practice.

In this way, learning at Mind Mirage becomes a process of alignment — preparing the mind, opening understanding, and allowing wisdom to take root naturally.

The teachings at Mind Mirage draw from all three — philosophical, spiritual, and religious — without being confined by any one of them.

They are rooted in classical Indian wisdom, where philosophy, spirituality, and religious expression were never seen as separate paths, but as interconnected ways of understanding life. When the teachings touch the religious, they do so in an inclusive sense — open, non-exclusive, and respectful of all traditions.

No belief system is imposed, and no identity is required. The focus remains on inquiry, inner clarity, and lived understanding rather than adherence or doctrine.

In this way, the teachings remain accessible to seekers from diverse backgrounds, inviting reflection rather than belief, and experience rather than labels.

Prior knowledge is not required for all programs.

Some offerings are designed as gentle entry points and are open to beginners, with no previous background in yoga or Indian philosophy needed. These programs begin slowly, creating familiarity and comfort with the teachings.

Other programs may invite a certain level of prior study or experience, and this will always be clearly mentioned in advance. In every case, guidance is offered with care, ensuring that participants are supported at their own pace.

Wherever you begin, you are met where you are — with clarity, patience, and respect for the learning journey.

The Lalita Program begins in January.

The journey is offered in a blended format, with sessions conducted online, allowing participation from anywhere in the world, along with select in-person gatherings held at specific moments of the program. These in-person sessions are designed as optional spaces for deeper connection and shared presence.

All details regarding the format and schedule are shared clearly in advance, allowing participants to engage in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.

Yes. The Lalita Program is suitable for anyone who feels called to engage in inner work, whether they are new to this path or have prior experience.

The program is designed to offer a supportive and grounded environment, where participants are guided gently and without pressure. Alongside personal reflection, Lalita also cultivates a sense of sincere peer connection — creating space for genuine, respectful relationships to form naturally.

You are not expected to arrive with answers or experience, only with openness and a willingness to engage honestly.

Yes. The Lalita Program encourages meaningful interaction with both the teachers and fellow participants.

Sessions are designed to allow space for dialogue, shared reflection, and questions, creating a learning environment that feels engaged yet respectful. Alongside guided teachings, participants have opportunities to connect with one another in ways that support understanding, community, and shared growth.

All interaction is held with care, ensuring that personal pace, comfort, and boundaries are respected.

Emotional safety and personal pace are central to the way the Lalita Program is held.

Each cohort is intentionally kept small, with a maximum of twelve participants, allowing space for individual attention, trust, and genuine connection. For sessions that invite deeper reflection or personal expression, the group size may be even smaller and sometimes personalized,  ensuring that each participant feels supported and unhurried.

There is no pressure to share, perform, or keep pace with others. Participants are encouraged to engage at a rhythm that feels authentic to them, with respect for personal boundaries and inner readiness always maintained.

In this way, the program creates a contained and caring environment where depth can unfold safely and naturally.

The programs at Mind Mirage are offered as a combination of live and recorded sessions.

Live sessions allow for guided teaching, interaction, and shared presence, while recorded sessions provide the flexibility to revisit teachings and integrate them at your own pace. This blended approach supports both structure and spaciousness within the learning journey.

Details about the format of each program are shared clearly in advance, allowing participants to engage in a way that feels balanced and sustainable.

Programs are offered with the option to include recorded access alongside live sessions.

Participants may choose the format that best suits their needs — attending live sessions only, or enrolling in a version that includes recordings for later viewing. Recorded sessions allow you to revisit the teachings and engage with the material at your own pace if you are unable to attend live.

Where recordings are provided, this is clearly indicated during enrollment. An additional fee may apply to support secure storage and access to the recorded material, and all such details are shared transparently in advance.

This flexibility allows each participant to engage with the program in a way that feels practical, supportive, and sustainable.

Mind Mirage does not offer cancellations or refunds once a program has begun.

To support clarity and informed participation, programs include introductory sessions at the beginning of the journey. These initial sessions are offered to help participants experience the teaching style, rhythm, and approach, and to reflect on whether the program feels aligned with their needs.

This structure allows participants to make a considered choice early on, before committing fully to the course. Details regarding this process are shared clearly in advance, ensuring transparency and mutual respect.

Yes. The programs at Mind Mirage are designed to be accessible from anywhere in the world.

With online participation, you can join sessions from your own space, without geographical limitations. All necessary details for joining are shared clearly in advance, making the process simple and supportive.