“Research on ‘I’”
Adi Shankaracharya has said, “True devotion is aligning with one’s true nature” (Swaswaroopa Anusandhanam Bhakti). Yogi Vemana also stated, “Knowing oneself is realizing Brahman.” Ramana Maharshi taught, “Who am I? Where am I?” Self-inquiry into the “I” is the simplest path to self-realization, guiding one to know their true nature of Sat-Chit-Ananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss).
Simple Path: For devotees with intense desire to explore the “I,” a seven-day “Self-Inquiry Yoga Practice Week” will be conducted at Yogi Ram Thapovanam from xxxx to xxxxx under the guidance of Vaishnavam Sri Vishnuo Bhagavath Acharya,(Himalaya Badrinath Swami). The training will focus on achieving asana siddhi (mastery over posture), sahaja kumbhaka siddhi (natural breath control), nishchala manas (still mind), and pragya pratyavikshanam (insightful contemplation).
This immersive week aims to instill faith that self-realization, the ultimate goal of human life, is achievable.
Scientific Vedanta:
A key part of the program, Vaijnanika Vedanta (Scientific Vedanta), aligns the essence of Vedanta with modern scientific insights. This includes deep study and practical alignment with Vedantic truths such as:
Mahavakya Vichara: The great statements of Vedanta
Avasthatraya Vicharana: Inquiry into the three states of consciousness
Ekam Anantam: The One and the Infinite
Drik Drishya Viveka: Discrimination between the seer and the seen
Brahma Satyam Jagat Mithya: Reality of Brahman, unreality of the world.
Scientific insights from Astronomy, Physics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Genetics provide a “modern Bhagavata” explaining the wonders of creation as the play of the Divine. The program also includes science experiments and video presentations.
Balanced Diet:
Participants are provided with sprouts, milk, fruits, raw food, silence, and will be encouraged to sit for prolonged periods practicing various meditation techniques. These routines must be observed during the entire seven days.
Application:
Devotees interested in attending should apply with details including name, education, and marital status, and must arrive at the ashram by date 15 December, 2024
Eligibility:
Eligibility is based on discernment (Viveka), renunciation (Vairagya), intense interest, and firm determination.
Fees:
This course is FREE
Inclusions:
Scientific Enquiry into ‘Who am I?’
Daily worksheet Forms for continuing anushthana
Atma Prajna International Institute Certificate (Digital Certificate)
Yoga Certification Board Yoga Volunteer Certificate (Digital Certificate)
Common Yoga Protocol Course Certificate by Indian Yoga Association, Andhra Pradesh (Digital Certificate)
Food and lodging will be provided at nominal fee of Rs 3500/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred only) for SEVEN days.
(Essential qualities for self-realization include self-discipline, renunciation of selfishness, and external and internal cleanliness.)