Advaita Vedānta

Five verses on preparation for inner clarity

A contemplative exploration of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya’s Sādhana Pañcakam, offering practical guidance on cultivating readiness for understanding.

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What this course offers

This course approaches Sādhana Pañcakam as a practical doorway into Advaita Vedāntic inquiry, a practical guide to inner preparation, addressing how one may live, inquire, and orient oneself toward clarity.

Rather than presenting these verses as rules or ideals, the teachings invite reflection on how discipline, discernment, and inner maturity naturally support understanding. In this course, Advaita Vedānta is approached as guidance for living and inquiry, not as a checklist to complete or a standard to measure oneself against.

Each verse is explored carefully, allowing space to reflect on how qualities such as discernment, restraint, and steadiness arise naturally through understanding.

The emphasis is not on becoming something new, but on removing obstacles to clarity through right orientation and lived practice.

  • Rooted in Advaita Vedānta
  • Focus on preparation rather than attainment
  • Practical orientation for daily life
  • Gentle guidance, not prescription
  • 5 verses in Sādhana Pañcakam

Course Contribution

₹2,000

One-time contribution

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

For those preparing for deeper inquiry

For seekers of orientation, not techniques

For reflective and sincere students

For students of Advaita seeking grounding

Course details

No prior study of Advaita Vedānta or Sanskrit is required.

Teachings are offered in clear English language, with attention to how the guidance applies to everyday situations rather than idealized spiritual life.

  • Teaching medium: English
  • Relatable examples from daily life
  • Format: Recorded sessions
  • Total Sessions: 5
  • Pace: Slow and contemplative
  • Access: Provided after registration
  • Support: Questions welcome via contact

The emphasis is on assimilation, not completion.

Content unfolds organically, respecting each participant’s pace and readiness.

What we explore together

Exploring what inner preparedness means, and how it develops through clarity rather than effortful striving.

Reflecting on viveka and vairāgya as natural outcomes of understanding, not forced renunciation.

Understanding restraint and steadiness as expressions of clarity rather than suppression.

Seeing how daily life itself becomes supportive of inquiry when rightly understood.

istening, reflection, assimilation

Course Contribution

₹2,000

Your contribution supports the continuation of reflective, accessible teachings and the space in which they are offered.

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Preparation is not something to be achieved.


It unfolds naturally as clarity deepens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sādhana Pañcakam is a short text composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, consisting of five verses that outline the orientation and preparation required for inner inquiry and understanding. It offers guidance on how one may live, reflect, and mature inwardly in support of clarity.

No prior knowledge is required. The course is designed to be accessible and unfolds the verses gradually, making it suitable even for those new to Advaita Vedānta.

No. The course does not present Sādhana Pañcakam as a set of rules or prescriptions. Instead, it explores the verses as reflective guidance, emphasizing understanding and orientation rather than obligation or moral instruction.

Each verse is explored carefully and in context, with attention to its meaning and relevance to daily life. The approach is inquiry-based, allowing space for reflection and assimilation rather than instruction to perform specific practices.

The teaching medium is English. Concepts are explained in clear, conversational language, using examples that relate to everyday life.

Yes. The course is suitable for beginners as well as for those already familiar with Advaita teachings who wish to reflect more deeply on preparation and readiness for inquiry.

Yes. All sessions are recorded and made available to registered participants. This allows you to revisit the teachings at your own pace.

Yes. If questions or doubts arise, you are welcome to reach out to us. We are happy to support your understanding and offer clarification as needed during the course.

Yes. The course is in recorded format, and participants may join from anywhere in the world.

After a successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email from us with all the relevant course details and information regarding access to the sessions.

The course is divided in 5 video recorded sessions, which can be studied at your own pace

This course is offered as a gentle preparation for inquiry, allowing understanding to unfold without urgency or comparison.