Panchadashi Chapter 11 Webinar

The Bliss of Yoga

Panchadasi is a profound Advaita Vedanta work composed by Swami Vidyaranya, a luminous teacher in the lineage of Sri Adi Sankara. Through its fifteen chapters, the text unfolds the vision of non-duality with remarkable clarity, guiding the seeker from intellectual understanding to direct recognition of the Self and steady abidance in Brahman.

Chapter 11 of the Panchadasi focuses on Brahmananda – the supreme Bliss, that is one’s true nature. Swami Vidyaranya explains that while we usually chase happiness in the external world, true joy is actually the inherent nature of the Self. He categorises bliss into three layers: Brahmananda (the infinite original), Vidyananda (joy from self-knowledge), and Visayananda (the brief reflection of joy found in worldly objects).

The Chapter uses deep sleep as a primary proof of this reality. In dreamless sleep, though we have no objects, thoughts, or ego, we still experience a profound peace. This proves that bliss does not depend on external things – it is what remains when the mind is still. By realising that worldly pleasures are just ‘tiny fragments’ of one’s own inner ocean of Bliss, one can stop chasing shadows and turn inward.

To reach this state, the text integrates yoga as a practical method. By stilling the mind’s agitations, we clear the ‘mental mirror’ so that it can reflect the light of Brahman without distortion. Ultimately, Swami Vidyaranya teaches that Liberation is the recognition that you are not the seeker of happiness, but the very source of it.

Chapter 1 – Chapter 10

Click the links below under Svadhyaya Series Courses and Shravana Mangalam to study and listen to Chapter 1 – Chapter 10 of the Panchadashi that have been covered in the earlier webinars:

Schedule & Details

Dates: Starting 18 March 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM IST
Language: English
Mode: Online via Zoom

Application Process

The participation for this webinar is based on a selection process. Kindly submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the right panel. The details will be processed by the CIF Home Study Course and the selected applicants will be intimated and enrolled. The others would be intimated the reasons for non-selection and would be recommended to pursue other suitable Home Study Courses.

Prerequisite

• Prior knowledge of Vedanta is necessary
• Students are expected to have gone through a few Courses of CIF or equivalent or to have studied a few basic prakarana-granthas like Tattvabodha, Atmabodha, Sadhana-pancakam and so on.
• Since the webinar is an online programme, a good internet connection will be required.

Class Attendance Guidelines

Panchadashi is an advanced text and involves serious study and attention.

Students are encouraged to attend the online live classes as it will also provide an opportunity to resolve queries during appropriate opportunities. Students are advised not to miss any class, and if they do miss for any inevitable reasons, they are required to catch up with recordings before attending the next class.

If one is unable to attend the Live Webinar sessions due to time difference and so on, one can watch the recorded sessions that will be made available on the dashboard.

Webinar Format

• 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.

Referral Book

Panchadashi – English translation and notes by Swami Swahananda of Ramakrishna Mission

Panchadashi commentary in Hindi by Swami Shankarananda of Chinmaya Mission

Panchadashi – English translation and notes by Swami Swahananda of Ramakrishna Mission (Kindle version)

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 blessed with Brahmacharya Diksha (dedicated spiritual life) from 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) and as a Trustee of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV).

To know more about Swami Advayananda, please click here.

Contact Details

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Contact: +91 92077 11467
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