“Advaitavedāntapraveśah” — a gateway into the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. This course is designed for those who are new to Vedanta, or those who wish to refresh foundational understanding before diving deeper.

What is this Program For?

• To offer a clear, systematic introduction to the key ideas, language, and practice of Vedanta.
• To help seekers build confidence in their understanding so that further study of texts like Upaniṣads, Prasthāna-trayī, and prakarana-granthas becomes more grounded.
• To bridge the gap between “hearing about Vedanta” and “living Vedanta” — to see how its principles can be applied in daily life.

Who Can Join

• Beginners with little or no prior exposure to Vedanta.
• Those who feel intrigued by spiritual questions: Who am I? What is reality? What is the purpose of life?
• Anyone with sincerity and open-mindedness; no requirement to know Sanskrit, though basic reading or listening comprehension helps.
• People who wish to take more advanced Vedanta studies later, as this serves as a preparatory foundation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will:

• Understand basic terms and concepts used in Vedanta (e.g. Ātman, Brahman, Maya, karma, moksha).
• Be aware of how Vedanta relates to, and arises from, the Vedas and Upaniṣads.
• Develop an ability to discriminate between transient (perishable) and eternal (imperishable) realities.
• See how Vedanta’s insights can help face life’s challenges with greater clarity, inner peace, and purpose.
• Be oriented towards further study — into texts like Panchadāśī, Tattvabodha, or Prasthāna-trayī — with greater readiness.

Structure of the Course

The program will typically include:

• Several sessions (weekly) that combine lecture + discussion + Q&A.
• Simple reading assignments and summary materials/slides provided.
• Recordings of sessions so participants can review.
• Comfortable pacing: enough time to absorb concepts, reflect, and ask questions.

Expectations & Commitment

• Participation: attend sessions, engage with the material, ask questions.
• Reflective attitude: willingness to examine one’s own beliefs and assumptions.
• Consistency: steady attendance or review of recordings helps reinforce understanding.

Why This Program Matters

Many people yearn for truth or seek meaning, but are often discouraged by complexity, unfamiliar terminology, or lack of guidance. This Introduction to Vedanta program aims to dissolve those barriers. It equips seekers with clarity and strong foundations, so that the subsequent study of Vedanta texts becomes accessible and transformative.