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BRAHMAVIDYA

FOUNDATION

Brahmavidya is the basis of all knowledge

Our aim is to reach & help ~1.5B digitally connected humans in their quest for mental health, well-being & happiness

About Us

A luminary origin

The BrahmaVidya Foundation was established in 2005 under the auspices of His Holiness Sri Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamigal of the ancient and historic Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, with Sri Karthik-ji as the Founder & Resident Acharya to impart traditional teaching of our scriptures in contemporary form.

 

Since inception, Sri Karthik-ji has been conducting systematic teaching of our Shastras in 3 languages (English, Kannada and Tamil) to all seekers and aspirants. The mission that started in 2005 has continued to grow to meet more needs of the community we serve, and by the Grace of God and Acharya we have continued to make significant strides. Our efforts are laser focused on ensuring shared and collective wellbeing for the community

About the Brahma Vidya Logo

Vision of Brahmavidya as symbolized by the logo

  • The lamp with OM, represents the ‘Light of Knowledge’ of the Self as the Supreme Reality and is of the nature of ‘Absolute Bliss’

  • The background (foundation) are the palm leaves which represent the timeless wisdom

  • The sentence in this logo is an extract from Mundaka Upanishad, which conveys the inspirational vision of Brahmavidya Foundation ‘Timeless Wisdom for Eternal Happiness (c)’, which is possible by Brahmavidya: the knowledge that has universal applicability

  • Vision: Ensure Digital reach of all aspects of the timeless wisdom: Karma, Karma Yoga, Upasana & Gnana to 1.5 Billion digitally connected global citizens and there-by contribute to global peace, harmony and happiness.

Srimad Bhagavath Gita

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The story and history of Arjuna is the story of humans from time immemorial. Faced with an unprecedented, intense, and deep set of conflicts and dilemmas, Arjuna seeks and receives the timeless wisdom from Sri Krishna. This is the story and teaching of Srimad Bhagavath Gita. Gita is The Scripture of Mankind that cuts across all barriers of gender, caste, creed, nationalities, religion and other apparent barriers. 

 

Benefits of studying the Gita:

  • Understand how to live a life free from stress, anxiety and tension, irrespective of situations and circumstances

  • Apply insights and lessons that serve as a practical guide for daily living

  • Learn easy techniques and tools that help you find and stay in equilibrium for peaceful and harmonious living

  • Tap into the essence of timeless wisdom for deep, ever-lasting happiness

 

By studying the Gita in a systematic and structured manner under a competent and traditional teacher, you can learn how to understand, interpret and apply ancient wisdom in a modern and contemporary context. 

Gita 2022 Program

Gita 2022: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Form
Sign up for the current Gita 2022 digital-only course, a simple, systematic and structured program  

  • English language with scriptural references in Sanskrit (no knowledge of Sanskrit required)

  • Open to all sthrees (women), purushas (men), and children above the age of 8

  • Delivered via live Zoom sessions

  • Certificate option available for those who choose to pursue the certification process

  • Sessions will focus on ensuring precise interpretation and essence of all slokas, with an overview of the concepts and underlying meanings

  • At appropriate junctures, we will make references to other texts like the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Prakaranas

  • Participants will experience a unique learning experience where in addition to learning the chanting and meaning, you will learn the logical separation (pada vibhaga), and concordance or logical connection of words (anvaya) 

  • 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Wed: 9PM EST/8PM CST/6PM PST; Sat: 9AM EST/8AM CST/6AM PST;

  • 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Thurs: 7.30 AM; Sat: 7.30 PM

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Weekly Vedanta Program

Weekly Vedanta Program: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Form

Sign up for the current Vedanta course, a simple, systematic and structured program  

  • Detailed study of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutras & Prakarana Granthas

  • English language with scriptural references in Sanskrit (no knowledge of Sanskrit required)

  • Open to all sthrees (women), purushas (men), and children above the age of 8

  • Contextual references to Sri Adi Shankaracharya's commentaries

  • Delivered via live Zoom sessions

  • Sessions will focus on ensuring precise interpretation and essence of all slokas, with an overview of the concepts and underlying meanings

  • Focus on analysis & clear understanding of the import and purport of each mantra or shloka

  • At appropriate junctures, we will make references to other texts like the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Prakaranas

  • Participants will experience a unique learning experience where in addition to learning the chanting and meaning, you will learn the logical separation (pada vibhaga), and concordance or logical connection of words (anvaya) 

Click here to register

Click here to join a session (when in progress):

Experiences and Testimonials

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The quest to learn and understand Gita in its entirety led me to join Brahmavidya Foundation. The systematic and structured teaching by Guruji, his explanation of Gita slokas with simple examples, through Vedanta/Upanishads, have added values and shaped the attitude towards life/people/World, imbibe the sattvic qualities prescribed and well explained/practiced by Guruji. To summarize, the Brahmavidya Foundation have made wholistic learning of Gita and Upanishads possible and made us think that eternal happiness could be a possibility if we work hard on ourselves.

- Kalamalini Sundararajan, Sacramento, CA, USA

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