WHAT IS ADULT STUDY GROUP?

Hinduism is regarded as an oldest religion and also many times called as Sanatana Dharma. A religion that offers a vast variety of knowledge. Vedanta is the knowledge of the Self which is the most essential knowledge for all human beings.

In the adult study group this knowledge is studied in a very systematic manner. A seeker is made to logically think and analyse the choices of life through discussion with like minded individuals and determine whether they go on to fulfill the ultimate goal of life of eternal happiness. A knowledge can only become part of us when it is thoroughly analyzed.  

Today, there are over 1,000 Chinmaya Study Groups worldwide. Inspired by the vision of Vedanta, thousands of spiritual seekers across the world meet in groups to study and discuss Vedantic texts. Setting aside blind beliefs, they discuss scriptural teachings, deepening their personal philosophical understanding.


Program Details:

  • Every Sunday while Bala Vihar classes are in session 11.00 am to 12.00 pm or online on weekday evenings.

  • Classes are complementary.

  • 100% attendance and prior reading and contemplation expected.

  • Prior knowledge of Vedanta is not required at all – just curiosity and desire to learn

Participant Benefits:

  • Connect with like-minded individuals to meet and discuss Vedanta and Spirituality

  • Share knowledge and experiences on how to practically incorporate spirituality in daily life

  • Find inner strength to address life’s challenges in a equanimous way

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Books can be purchased on sundays at the center or through Chinmaya Publications

All new members are recommended to start with Self Unfoldment. _____________________________________________________________________

Sundays’ during Bala vihar session

11.00 am - 12.00 Pm

Swami Chinmayananda’s SELF-UNFOLDMENT - i

Self-Unfoldment introduces the fundamentals of Vedanta, the time-tested wisdom that forms the basis of the central spiritual traditions of India. Through the lens of Vedanta, Swami Chinmayananda shows us how to tap the immense power of our inner self and thereby transform our lives. The universal message of Vedanta is that the happiness we are seeking in the external world is actually to be found by turning inward, and this book serves as a manual for commencing that most fulfilling journey.

Facilitator: Tina Kabra, Syam Reddy

Swami Chinmayananda’s SELF-UNFOLDMENT - II

Self Unfoldment Class for adults with some previous exposure to the text and want to get an in depth understanding before proceeding to other texts.

Facilitator: Manoj Mahenthiran

swami tejomayananda’s manah shodhanam

The problem of mind control is as old as the hills. The mind never tires of playing tricks and there is no way to peace unless it is tamed. Indeed he is strong who conquers others, but he is mighty who conquers himself. Manah Shodhanam is an original Sanskrit composition of Swami Tejomayananda. This text and commentary helps us understand the working of our mind and gives practical solutions of how to tackle it. With a pure mind, life becomes cheerful and meaningful and finally peaceful and blissful.

Facilitator: Vijay Jayaraman

Swami tejomayananda’s upadesa saram

Vedanta is a deep and serious subject and to explain it in simple terms is rather a difficult task. However Bhagawan Ramana Maharshi has succeeded in presenting this in an extremely simple, attractive and beautiful way in these 30 verses. Swami Tejomayananda made this commentary even more simple language for any student to study and assimilate.

Facilitator: Nitish Kanabar

Weekday evenings (ONLINE)

DEVI GROUP: The Woman seeker book (in session)

The Woman Seeker. Eighteen Devis and Their Journey to Enlightenment. Reading and reflecting together on the lives of the Woman Saints, devi’s delve deeper into understanding the Spiritual Knowledge beyond the concept of gender differences and identities.

Facilitated by Meera Mahenthiran: Wednesdays at 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Vedanta Unfolded

Vedanta is considered the best and most secret knowledge, but when we understand and live the principles of Vedanta, it can become the most fulfilling knowledge. We will introspect on various philosophical concepts such as Jiva, Ishwara, Jagat, Maya, Sadhana, etc. to feel comfortable with the knowledge of Vedanta.

Facilitated by Shri Dhiren Khatri: Sunday Evenings Time TBD