A note to the reader

Vēdānta is studied in a systematic and consistent manner by sincerely approaching a traditional Guru. For the sole purpose of keeping the access of this grand teaching to seekers of knowledge from all around the world, especially for those who are unable to make it in person, these classes are being made available online, as live sessions on zoom. Those interested to join the classes may kindly send an email to vilvamgurukulam@gmail.com.

The Study

Prasthāna Trayam - The Principal texts

Bhagavad Gītā
Īśavāsyōpaniṣad
Kēnōpaniṣad
Kathōpaniṣad

Praśnōpaniṣad
Muṇḍakōpaniṣad
Taittriya Upaniṣad

Aitarēya Upaniṣad
Māṇḍukyōpaniṣad & Kārikā
Cāndōgya Upaniṣad
Brahmasūtram

(All texts of Prasthana trayam ie Sruti, Smrti & Brahma Sutram are taught with Shaankara Bhashyam)

Prakarana Grantha - Preparatory Texts

Pramāṇa Vicāra
Tattvabōdha
Sādhana Pañcakam
Upadeśasāram

Vivekacūḍāmaṇi
Aparokṣānubhūti
Upadeśa Sāhasrī
Vākya Vṛtti

Dṛg-Dṛśya Viveka
Pañcadaśī
Vedāntasāra
Ātmabōdha

Dakṣiṇāmūrti Stotram
Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
Bhaja Gōvindam
Śrī Śiva aparādha kṣmāpana stōtram

Preparatory Sādhanas

Śloka Chanting Classes

Śruti & Smrti Chanting Classes

Śrī Viṣṇu Sahasranāmam with meaning
Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāmam
Stōtrams in praise of all Devatas

Śrī Rudram & Ćamakam
Upaniṣad Chanting
Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā

Music Classes

Basics of Carnatic Music
Musical Meditation

Krtis & Kirtanās by various great composers

Traditional & devotional songs by Gurus like Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati Ji's kritis & several compositions of Śrī Swāminī Darshanānanda Saraswatī ji.

Sanskrit Classes

Yoga Classes

Basics of the language & guidance in pronouciation.

Asana & Pranayama for

individuals & groups.

Guided Meditation

Regular guided meditation sessions