Mandukya Upanishad Webinar

With just 12 mantras, the Mandukya Upanishad is the shortest among the principal Upanishads, yet it encapsulates the very essence of all Upanishadic wisdom. It explores the full spectrum of human experience through the three states of Consciousness – waking (jagrat), dream (svapna), and deep sleep (sushupti) – that are common to every living being. The Self (Atman), which shines through all these states, is revealed as ‘Turiya’ – transcendental, immanent, non-dual (advaita), and attributeless (nirguna).

A unique feature of this Upanishad is its method of guiding seekers to the Truth through Omkara upasana, the contemplation on the syllable ‘Om’. By reflecting on its three sounds – A, U, and M – the seeker is led beyond them into the silence that represents the ultimate Reality. Thus, the sages have rightly declared: Mandukyam ekam eva alam mumukshunam vimuktaye – for a sincere aspirant of Liberation, the Mandukya alone is sufficient.

Belonging to the Atharva Veda, the Mandukya is also celebrated for its Mahavakya “Ayam Atma Brahma – This Self is Brahman – one of the four great declarations of Vedanta. Its vision dissolves the distinction between individuality and totality, showing how the microcosm and macrocosm are one, revealed through the waking, dream, and deep sleep states, and culminating in the recognition of pure Consciousness.

Webinar Highlights

• Exposition of Om as the very expression of Brahman
• Understanding the universe as the expansion of Om
• Analysis of the Mahavakya “Ayam Atma Brahma” from the Atharva Veda
• Discovering Turiya, the Reality that illumines waking, dream and deep sleep
• Omkara-upasana: its indicators and purpose in meditation

Schedule & Details

Dates: 1 to 23 November 2025
Time: Every Sat and Sun, 7:00 to 8:00 AM IST
Language: English
Webinar Fees: ₹ 2000 US$ 50
Mode: Online via Zoom

Webinar Format

• 7 Online sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.
• Recordings will be available in the dashboard for a period of 6 months post the completion of the webinar.

Prerequisite

• Availability of a computer with audio-video internet conferencing facility.
• Prior study of Bhagavad Gita and a few upanishad is helpful.
• Access to Zoom

Referral Book

Mandukya Upanishad with commentary by Swami Chinmayananda by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, please click here.

Facilitator

Swami Advayananda was inspired by the teachings of the visionary saint Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and joined Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai, the Gurukula of the Chinmaya Mission, at a young age of 18. In 1992, on completing his Vedanta Course at the Sandeepany, he was ordained into the dedicated spiritual life by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. Later, in 2003, he was initiated into the sacred order of sannyasa by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda. Presently, Swamiji is serving as the President of Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), as a Trustee of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) and the Resident Acharya for the 19th Sandeepany Vedanta Course.

To know more about Swami Advayananda, please click here.

Contact Details

For further information or clarification
Contact: +91 92077 11467
Email: cifwebinars@chinfo.org