One-Month Residential Vedanta Course (January 2027)

One-Month Residential Vedanta Course (January 2027)

One-Month Vedanta Immersion

One-Month Vedānta Immersion

January 13th to February 12th, 2027 | Purna Vidya Foundation, Coimbatore

Step away from the demands and distractions of everyday life and enter an immersive month of Vedānta study, reflection, and living in the Gurukula tradition.

Purna Vidya Foundation invites seekers to a one-month Residential Vedānta Course offering sustained study and contemplation of the timeless vision of Advaita Vedānta. In the Gurukula tradition, learning extends beyond the classroom. Study, prayer, satsang, seva, reflection, and the simple rhythm of ashram life come together to create an environment in which the teachings can be understood deeply and brought into daily life.

Why This Course?

This course provides an opportunity to study Vedānta in a traditional and supportive setting, with experienced teachers and time for reflection and inquiry.

Through scripture study, Sanskrit, chanting, prayer, satsang, discussion, and personal reflection, participants explore the vision of Vedānta and its relevance to everyday life.

Course Highlights

  • Vedānta Studies: Īśāvāsyopaniṣad and Upadeśa Sāram
  • Sanskrit: Basic, Introductory, and Intermediate levels
  • Vedic Chanting & Prayers
  • Satsang & Group Discussions: Questions and contemporary concerns explored through the vision of Vedānta
  • Living Vedānta: Applying the teachings to emotions, relationships, challenges, and daily life
  • Personal Guidance: Opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the teachers
  • Gurukula Living: A simple daily rhythm of study, prayer, seva, reflection, and community life

A Typical Day

The day follows a structured Gurukula rhythm, combining study, prayer, chanting, satsang, reflection, and personal time.

Daily Schedule

Time Subject
6:00 – 6:30 am Tea
6:30 – 7:10 am Meditation
7:15 – 8:15 am Īśāvāsyopaniṣad  Class (Session 1)
8:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast & Tea
9:30 – 10:30 am Sanskrit (Basic or Intermediate)
10:45 – 11:30 am Vedic Chanting & Upadeśa Sāram
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Yin Yoga
1:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm Free Time
3:30 – 4:00 pm Tea
4:00 – 5:00 pm Īśāvāsyopaniṣad  Class (Session 2)
5:30 – 6:00 pm Temple Prayers
6:15 – 7:15 pm Satsang / Walks
7:15 – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 – 10:00 pm Personal Time (Reflections / Homework)
10:00 pm Lights Off

 

Note: Participants may choose between Basic and Intermediate Sanskrit, depending on proficiency.

Who Can Join?

No prior knowledge of Vedānta is required. The course is conducted in English and is suitable for those who can read and understand English. Sanskrit classes are offered at different levels.

Who are the Teachers?

Swamini Pramananda — Vedānta Teacher for the Course

Affectionately known as Ammaji, Swamini Pramananda is the spiritual guide and founder of Purna Vidya. A Vedānta teacher and Sanskrit scholar, she has taught Vedānta and Sanskrit for over four decades.

She spent more than a decade teaching residential Vedānta and Sanskrit courses in the Gurukulams of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati and continues to guide students in understanding and living the vision of Vedānta

Swami Siddhabodhananda — Spiritual Guide and Sanskrit Teacher

Swami Siddhabodhananda has over four decades of experience in teaching Vedānta and Sanskrit. A student and disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, he studied Vedānta in a three-year Gurukulam-style course in Northern California from 1979 to 1982 and subsequently taught in Pujya Swamiji’s Gurukulams.

Swami Saccinmayananda Saraswati

Swami Saccinmayananda Saraswati is a direct disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati. He undertook long-term residential study of Vedānta and Sanskrit and has been teaching Vedānta and Sanskrit for over a decade in schools, community centres, temples, and other settings.

Course Highlights

Vedānta Studies

  • Īśāvāsyopaniṣad: Teaches that the entire universe is pervaded by Īśvara and guides us towards Self-knowledge and detached living.
  • Upadeśa Sāram: Teaches the path to Self-knowledge through devotion, meditation, and Self-inquiry.

Spiritual Practices

  • Sanskrit (Basic & Intermediate)
  • Vedic chanting and prayers
  • Daily Yoga and Meditation
  • Temple rituals and Satsangs
  • Silent walks and contemplative reflections
  • Group Reflections
  • Interactive sessions to deepen understanding through Q&A and group discussions
  • Addressing contemporary questions through the lens of Vedānta

Actualizing Vedānta in Daily Life

  • Understanding how to face challenges, manage emotions, and nurture relationships through spiritual wisdom
  • Practical guidance for cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life

Personalized Guidance

  • One-on-one sessions with Swamiji and Ammaji to clarify doubts and receive personal guidance

Cultural Immersion

Live amidst nature, follow the rhythm of the ashram, engage in seva (selfless service), and experience the richness of Bharatiya culture.

A Typical Day

Set in the serene rhythm of gurukula culture, each day is designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. The schedule offers a balanced blend of study, practice, reflection, and quietude within a natural, supportive environment.

Who Can Join?

No prior knowledge of Vedānta is required. Classes are conducted in English and are suitable for anyone who can read and understand the language. All levels are welcome for Yoga and Sanskrit classes.

Accommodation & Food

  • Comfortable two-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms and solar hot water
  • Ashram Wi-Fi is available in designated areas during notified hours for essential personal use such as emails and messaging
  • Safe RO drinking water
  • Sattvic vegetarian meals served three times a day
  • Tea, clean surroundings, and a quiet atmosphere for focused learning

Contribution for Food & Accommodation

  • ₹20,000 for Indian citizens
  • $300 for international participants

The contribution covers food and two-sharing accommodation.

All teachings are offered free of cost, in keeping with the Gurukula tradition. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Voluntary donations are welcome to support the operational needs of the ashram. Participants may also offer Guru Dakṣiṇā to the teachers at the end of the course as an expression of gratitude.

How Can I Contribute to Purna Vidya’s Mission?

  • Voluntary donations are welcome to support the operational needs of the ashram
  • At the end of the course, participants may offer Guru Dakṣiṇā—an expression of gratitude, offered freely from the heart
  • Contributions toward Himalayan charitable projects under the trust are gratefully accepted
  • Support through seva—such as IT, publishing, design, or time—is also welcome

Ready to Begin?

enquiries@purnavidya.org

Come for a month of study, inquiry, reflection, and living in the Gurukula tradition

 

This is not just a course. It is a calling.

A return to Yourself through the timeless lens of Vedāntic wisdom.

Come, walk the path inward.

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