Adi Shankarācārya
अद्वैत वेदान्त
Advaita Vedānta
Not something to acquire, but something to recognise: that the Self within you and the ultimate reality are not two, but one. A steady, patient inquiry into who you truly are beneath the roles, thoughts, and identities you carry.
Pace
Live
Prerequisites
Light
Live cohort dates are shared on enrolment, or ask us on WhatsApp.
Why this path
Advaita Vedānta stands as the crown of Indian philosophical thought, the teaching of nonduality. It is a philosophy that does not ask for blind belief, but for direct inquiry: a steady, patient unravelling of who we truly are.
Adi Shankarācārya, who systematised this teaching, did not ask his students to acquire something new, but to recognise what has never been absent. This course walks that same path, slowly dismantling assumption after assumption, until only the unshakeable ground of awareness remains.
Advaita is often called the most subtle of Indian philosophical systems, not because it is complicated, but because what it points to is closer to us than thought itself.
What you'll learn
- The foundational texts of Advaita Vedānta: Tattva Bodha, Ātma Bodha, Sādhana Pañcakam, and key commentaries in the tradition of Adi Shankarācārya
- Core concepts: Brahman, Ātman, Māyā, and the nature of consciousness
- The method of Vedāntic self inquiry (Ātma Vichāra) as a practical tool, not just theory
- How to discern between the Self and the mind, body, and ego: the classical practice of neti neti
- The three states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, and the witness behind all three
- How the concept of Māyā explains the nature of the world without denying its reality
- How nondual understanding transforms one's relationship with suffering, identity, and daily life
Course outline
- 01Tattva Bodha, the basic vocabulary
- 02Ātma Bodha, knowledge of the Self
- 03Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, the crest jewel of discrimination
- 04Upadeśa Sāhasrī, the thousand teachings
- 05Methods of inquiry: dṛg dṛśya, neti neti, anvaya vyatireka
The three core texts
| Text | Primary focus | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sadhana Pancakam | The Practice (Blueprint for living) | Step by step instructions on daily habits, mental discipline, and the path to qualification. |
| 2. Tattva Bodha | The Vocabulary (The dictionary) | Defining terms like the three bodies, five sheaths, three gunas, and the nature of the Self. |
| 3. Atma Bodha | The Realization (The final vision) | Verses rich with metaphor that explain how knowledge destroys ignorance and reveals the Self. |
Who this is for
This course is suited for sincere seekers who wish to move beyond surface level spirituality into deep philosophical inquiry. Some familiarity with foundational Indian philosophy, such as the Gītā or basic Yoga philosophy, is helpful, though not mandatory. Dr. Ji builds each concept from the ground up.
Guided by
Dr. Bhagyashree Joshi (Acharya Ji). She teaches directly from her own realisation and the transmission received through her Guru, making this one of the few offerings led personally by Dr. Ji herself.
A note before you begin
Advaita is not learned in a single sitting. It is realised gradually, through sustained reflection and grace. This course offers you the structure and companionship for that unfolding, at the pace your own understanding allows.
How it works: Enrol through the secure checkout. A confirmation email follows, with your live class joining link, or your first self paced lesson. The team handles everything from there.
Enrol
Begin Advaita Vedānta.
The Year Long Sādhanā
A full year in the company of Acharya Ji, live
- Live satsang with Acharya Ji through the year
- Every recording kept for you, to revisit as the inquiry deepens
- One offering for the whole year, nothing further to arrange
₹24,000
Every enrolment is confirmed by email, and the team carries the rest with care.
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