Vakya Vritti Webinar 2025

Vakya-vritti, a Vedantic text composed by Sri Adi Sankaracharya, offers a detailed exposition on one of the four great Mahavakyas “Tat Tvam Asi”.

Vakya-vritti, based on the important Upanishadic statement “Tat Tvam Asi,” which means “Thou art That,” expounds that one’s true self is not different from the Supreme Reality, Brahman.

The text contains 53 verses and is presented as a conversation between a Guru (teacher) and a shishya (student).

It begins with the student seeking the means to cross the ocean of transmigration, and the teacher’s detailed and thoughtful answers make up the rest of the text. Step by step, the teacher explains the deeper meaning of the words ‘Tat’ and ‘Tvam’, and how they are actually one and the same. The text helps us understand the true nature of the Self as the witnessing presence and as pure existence, awareness, and joy. Studying this, one gains the knowledge that leads to liberation, freedom from sorrow and the discovery of lasting peace and completeness within oneself.

Webinar Highlights

• Understand the famous statement “Thou art That” through a detailed and structured analysis
• Explore who you truly are, the witnessing Consciousness that is ever-present, peaceful, and complete
• See how the correct understanding of Mahavakyas leads to inner freedom and lasting happiness.
• Explore their literal and deeper meanings and how they point to the same Reality.
• The course helps you build a solid foundation to study other Mahavakyas and deeper Vedantic texts with clarity.
• Learn how to go beyond the cycle of birth and death and discover the real goal of life, Liberation.

Schedule & Details

Dates: 15 August to 14 September 2025
Frequency: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Timings: 6:45 – 7:45 AM IST
Language: English
Webinar Fees: ₹ 2000, $USD 50
Mode: Online Via Zoom

Webinar Format

• 15 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 Gītā and a few upaniṣad-s is helpful.
• Access to Zoom

Referral Book

Vakya Vritti by Swami Chinmayananda, Central Chinmaya Mission Trust. Kindle edition available from Amazon.

About the 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).

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Contact Details

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