Manusmriti – Part 1 (in English)

A Timeless Guide to Right Living

Manusmriti, consisting of 12 chapters, is a comprehensive guide that addresses the full spectrum of human life – from personal discipline and social responsibility to spiritual refinement. This webinar series focuses on Chapters 1 to 4, which lay the philosophical and practical foundations of the text.

These chapters illuminate the origin and authority of Dharma, the daily code of conduct for individuals, and the guiding principles that sustain harmony in society. Drawing references from revered Tamil classics such as the Periya Puranam and Thirukkural, the sessions reveal the universal relevance and enduring glory of Manusmriti’s teachings.

The study highlights how the text provides clear instructions for all – students, householders, retirees, and renunciates – offering valuable disciplines that support ethical living, spiritual progress, and holistic well-being.

Webinar Highlights

• Reference and glory of Manusmriti as expounded in the Periya Puranam and Thirukkural
• Manusmriti as a manual of life with daily codes of conduct
• Universal guidelines applicable to all professions and sections of society
• Instructions for students, householders, retirees, and renunciates
• Disciplines that support spiritual growth
• Practical tips for healthy living – physical, mental, and spiritual well-being

Schedule & Details

Dates: 7 – 29 March 2026
Time: Saturday & Sunday | 7.00 – 8.00 AM IST
Language: English
Webinar Fees: ₹1500 / US$40
Mode: Online via Zoom

Webinar Format

• 8 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 upanishads  is helpful.
• Access to Zoom

Referral Book

A Pdf copy of the verses will be uploaded on the dashboard to the registered participants.

Facilitator

Swami Ramakrishnananda is the resident Swamin at Chinmaya Mission, Nagapattinam. He is an excellent orator and a teacher of Sanskrit, and has a very unique and jovial way of teaching.

He hails from Chennai and holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He was inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji’s ideals and talks and joined the Tamil Vedanta Course at Tamaraipakkam, near Chennai, under the guidance of Swami Sridharanandaji in 1993. He was given Brahmacharya Diksha and Sannyasa Diksha in 1995 and 2010 respectively by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda.

He was first posted in Chinmaya Mission, Trichy. His further successive posting locations were Sri Lanka, Coimbatore and the Reunion Island. Swamiji is presently serving at Nagapattinam. He visits the United States of America frequently to teach Sanskrit. His masterpieces are the Easy Sanskrit Course Level One and Level Two, which have come as an aid for the bloomers in learning Sanskrit.

He conducts public yagnas (spiritual talks) on the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavata and Mahabharata. He conducts spiritual classes for teachers and value education classes for the students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Nagapattinam, and also in other schools.

He has co-ordinated the colour water mosaic Guinness World Record programme to commemorate the centenary celebration of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji in the year 2016. Presently, Swamiji is pursuing PhD in Philosophy from the Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala.

Contact Details

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