Adi Shankara Archives - Ram Vakkalanka

Vedanta is a timeless philosophy which envisages the most positive message that we are inherently Perfect and Blissful. Blinded by a veil of ignorance, we do not realize our own grandeur and allow ourselves to be battered by the vicissitudes of life and day-to-day existence. Vedanta asserts that just like passing clouds can cover up the bright Sun temporarily but cannot diminish its brilliance permanently, life and its challenges cannot affect our Perfect, Blissful Core. Vedanta’s clarion-call of hope and joy infuses a sense of Mastery in us and helps us take control of our lives. Vedanta offers true solace to the human suffering. It is considered as the Lion among the various spiritual paths.

Vedanta is also a very practical system and provides an unfailing methodology to remove this veil of ignorance and realize our Unlimited selves. In the tumultuous times of the modern day, Vedanta offers a way to float above the murky waters of mundane existence with effortless ease and lead life with an unshakeable sense of Mastery and Peace.

In this workshop, Yoga philosopher Ram Vakkalanka takes us thru a fascinating journey thru the six most ancient philosophical systems of the world, focuses on Vedanta, its evolution thru History, its principles and practises, explains how Vedanta is relevant in this day and age and how it can be applied in our day-to-day lives to connect with our Blissful Core and lead a Master’s life.

What will you learn:

Please note that studying with Ram is not academic exercise but rather a spiritual journey. While the course is structured well, it is a good idea not to get attached to it as Ram is guided more by his intuition of the group energy in teaching.

*Vedanta and its evolution
*The philosophy, principles and practices of Vedanta
*The ‘MahaVakyas’ of Vedanta

Who would benefit from the course?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in exploring the Vedanta philosophy and living life based on Truth and not Illusion.

Level of the course: Beginners

Course Syllabus:
Session 1: Introduction to Vedanta
Session 2: The foundational concepts of Vedanta
Session 3: The Maha Vakyas – the great Truths of Vedanta
Session 4: The three limbs of Vedanta
Session 5: Adi Shankara and his works on Vedanta

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the participants would:

*have basic knowledge of the Vedantic philosophy

*have basic knowledge of the Mahavakyas

*Be able to self-practice Vedantic Meditations

About the Teacher: Ram Vakkalanka

Ram was born and brought up in India, steeped in the Vedic tradition of life. Vedic Philosophies (such as Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra), Vedic Sciences (such as Vedic Astrology, Ayurveda) and Vedic practices (such as Meditation, Nada Yoga, Mantras, Mudras, Yantras) form the core of his teachings. Ram shares the authentic wisdom of the Rishis from the ancient texts of India in an easily-understandable language, with a sense of humor. He simplifies – but doesn’t water down – even the most complicated concepts of Vedic and Tantric philosophies, making them easily accessible to everyone. Ram has a very informal and touching style of teaching and effortlessly blends philosophy, story-telling, relevant examples and humor.

Duration of the Course:

This course consists of five weekly sessions, every Friday from Aug 21 – Sep 18.

Time of the live online-sessions:
EST: 8 – 9 pm ; BKK: 7 – 8 am  (+1 day); AEDT: 10 – 11 am (+1 day)

Location of the Course:

This is an online course. You can take the course from the comfort of your home or wherever else you wish. You will need the following to attend the sessions: a quite space without interference, something to sit comfortably on…yoga mat, carpet, chair, cushions…whatever works for you, stable internet connection and a Computer/Tablet/Smart Phone with camera and microphone.

Certification:
Course Completion Certificate from Akshara Yoga Peetham, India

Accreditation:
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On-the-go Learning:
Learn on your mobile, tablet, laptop – wherever you are and whenever you want

Lifetime access:
You have lifetime access to the recorded online sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

🕉 Is the Course Material included?

Course material consisting of lessons in pdf form will be e-mailed to the participants before each session.

🕉 Would the sessions be recorded?

The sessions would be recorded and made available for viewing. This way, you can watch it again in case you missed something or would just like to re-watch it. While the focus of the recording would be on the teacher, it is possible you might appear in the recording too. If you have any concerns about this, please mail us through the ‘Contact‘ form and we can discuss further.

🕉 What’s the cost of the course?

CAD 75 per person, payable at the beginning of the course in full.

🕉 How do I register?

Please scroll down to the section ‘Register Here’ and follow the prompts to pay through Paypal and register. You may register more than one person, such as a friend or family member, by selecting the appropriate number of registrations.

🕉 Need more details?

Please contact us through the ‘Contact‘ form.