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TC: Tattvabodhah – Vedanta made simple – Explained in 34 Sessions (Thu at 9am)

• Day

  Thursday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  PDF will be emailed

• Status:

  Uparama, Titiksha, Shraddha, Samadhanam, Mumukshutvam

• Classes Time

  9:00-10:30 am IST

• Learning Level

  All levels

• Section

  Rs. 1200 per session

• Started in

  May 01 2025-Apr 23 2026

Tattva Bodha is traditionally one of the first texts studied by students of Vedanta. It presents the definitions of the essential terms and uses various teaching methods found in the Upanishads. In this way, it reveals the entire vision of Vedanta in a concise and clear manner. The study of this text allows one to master the fundamentals of Vedanta and as such is indispensable if one wishes to embark on a more in-depth study.

Tattva Bodha is not only for ‘beginners’ but for all students. Often, people who have studied Vedanta for many years find themselves unable to progress because they have not fully assimilated the fundamentals. Our courses on Tattva Bodha will enable these students to strengthen their understanding of the essential and critical definitions used in the teaching.
The teaching of Tattva Bodha is relevant to each of us because it satisfies the human quest for meaning and addresses the question of what really matters in our life, the Essential, which concerns every human being. Today’s world, with its volatility and complexity, requires wisdom that allows us to make clear-headed choices about the direction we can give to our lives, how to transform ourselves inwardly and initiate our path towards the Essential.

OC: Ramayana – The Eternal Journey of Dharma and Devotion (Mon at 5:30pm)

• Day

  Monday

• Teacher

  Surya

• Chapter

  The class will cover selected portions from Valmiki’s Ramayana

• Status:

  Rama fights hord of rakshasas, Ravana informed by his sister

• Classes Time

  05:30 pm-06.30 pm IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

• Started in

  Started on: 4th Nov 2024

यावद् स्थास्यन्ति गिरयः सरितश्च महीतले । तावद् रामायणकथा लोकेषु प्रचरिष्यति ॥
yāvad sthāsyanti girayaḥ saritaśca mahītale | tāvad rāmāyaṇa-kathā lokeṣu pracariṣyati ||

“As long as the mountains stand and the rivers flow upon the earth, so long will the story of the Ramayana be told among men.” Uttara Kanda, Valmiki’s Ramayana

The Ramayana: The Eternal Journey of Dharma and Devotion

The Ramayana is one of the most timeless epics in Indian culture, shaping the moral and spiritual fabric of society for millennia. It is not just a tale of heroism and adventure but a profound narrative of dharma, the righteous path, woven through the life and challenges of Lord Rama. The epic transcends time with its themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

As the famous saying from the Ramayana goes, “When Rama is installed in the heart, everything will be added unto you—fame, fortune, freedom, fullness, and the fulfilment of life.” The Ramayana invites us to reflect on the deeper truths of human existence, offering a guide for living a life of virtue in harmony with oneself and the universe.

In this class, we will discuss the various layers of the Ramayana, examining the virtues of Lord Rama, the devotion of Sita, the loyalty of Hanuman, and the choices made by Ravana. We will also reflect on the unwavering commitment of Lakshmana, who exemplifies selfless service; the wisdom and compassion of Vibhishana, who chooses righteousness over familial loyalty; the bravery and dedication of Jatayu, who sacrifices everything for a noble cause; and the deep love and sorrow of Bharata, who, despite being offered the throne, remains loyal to his exiled brother, etc.

We will converse on these characters —their inner conflicts, ethical dilemmas, emotions, insights, and doubts—as they navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and strive toward ultimate freedom. Through this journey, we will discover timeless lessons on values, responsibility, lucidity, resilience, courage, determination; the external challenges we face but also the internal battles that shape our character and destiny — themes that remain deeply relevant to modern life.

OC: The Mahabharata (Tue at 9am)

• Day

  Tue

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  1 - 18 Parvas

• Status:

  Yudhisthir hears Satyavan and Savitri story from Markendeya

• Classes Time

  9:00 - 10:30am, IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

  Rs. 1000 per session

• Started in

  Started: July 2024

The Mahabharata has deeply influenced every aspect of Indian culture over the last 5,000 years and is revered as the Fifth Veda by Hindus. Even though the main theme of the epic is the Great War in Kurukshetra, it comprises many stories and other stories within stories, all woven together, offering us rich and various parables, insightful dialogues, discussions between various characters and beautiful metaphors. As the famous saying goes, ‘What is found here about the four human pursuits i.e., dharma, artha, kama and moksa, may be found elsewhere. However, what is not found here will not be found elsewhere.’ No wonder that many believe this most magnificent epic to be the greatest story ever told.

In this class, through the story of Mahabharata we will explore human life and its condition such as greatness and misery, the difficulty of being good and pursuing freedom. We will reflect on the various characters of this profound text, their inner conflicts, ethical challenges, the emotions they go through, their insights and doubts, mistakes and falls, as they navigate their lives and strive towards freedom

OC: Bhagavad Gita (Tue at 11:30am)

• Day

  Tuesday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  Chp 1-18

• Status:

  Chapter 12, Verse 8-10

• Classes Time

  11:30am-1:00pm IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

• Started in

  Started: Feb 2021

In this profound book, Lord Krishna reveals to Arjuna the ultimate reality of oneself, the universe and its cause. He also shows Arjuna the means to prepare him for the knowledge through karma yoga, meditation & other shifts in attitude. This teaching makes us understand the vision of oneness. It also enables us to view life as a great opportunity to utilize our talents, skills, and contribute to the well-being of ourselves and others; and in the process, free ourselves from guilt, hurt, and fears.

OC: Mandukya Upanishad with Gaudapada Karika (Wed at 11:30am)

• Day

  Wednesday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  The class will cover entire Upanishad and Gaudapada Karika along with commentary of Adi Sankaracarya

• Status:

  Upanishad Verse 6 Karika Verse 2,3

• Classes Time

  11:30 am-01.00 pm IST

• Learning Level

  Advanced

• Section

• Started in

  Started: 15th Jan 2025

The Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad, one of the shortest yet most profound Upaniṣad, offers a gateway to understanding the ultimate nature of reality of the self. This Upanishad expounds the vision of Vedanta through the sacred word Om. The methodology used to unfold the vision is our own waking, dream and deep sleep experience at an individual level and the entire physical, subtle and causal universe at the cosmic level. This text challenges us to question the reality we perceive and recognize our true nature as infinite, unchanging consciousness.

The Gauḍapāda Kārikā, an ancient commentary by the sage Gauḍapāda employs reason, logic, and poetic insight to reveal the relative nature of the world and the ultimate truth being Brahman. Adi Śaṅkarācārya’s commentary on the Kārikā enriches this dialogue with his profound clarity and intellectual rigor, offering seekers a comprehensive understanding of Advaita Vedānta’s essence.

OC: Living the Vision of Oneness (Wed at 2:30pm)

• Day

  Wednesday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  Chp 1-10

• Status:

  Chapter 10, Page 288-292

• Classes Time

  2:30-4:00pm IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

• Started in

  Started: Oct 2023

Living the Vision of Oneness’ is authored by Neema Majmudar and Surya Tahora.
The book is organized into ten chapters:

Chapter 1 introduces in a concise manner, the overall vision of the Bhagavad Gita, which reveals how there is essentially non-difference between the cause of the universe (Ishvara) and the individual (you).

Chapter 2 elaborates on the ways to bring awareness of nature to the cause of the universe (Ishvara) in life, and its contribution towards our personal transformation.

Chapters 3 to 8 provide an overall framework based on the teaching of the Gita, which is meant to assist the reader in: Assessing and responding to situations, choice of action, management of desires, relating to people, managing changes, taking care of prior orientations that obstruct the growth process.

Chapter 9 explains the ways in which meditation and prayers help the entire process.

Chapter 10 summarizes the overall content by giving a profile of a person who has transformed oneself and assimilated this teaching in its totality.

OC: Taittiriya Upanishad (Thu at 11:30am)

• Day

  Thursday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  Chp 1 - Verses 1-11
  Chp 2 - Verses 1-9
  Chp 3 - Verses 1-10

• Status:

  Chapter 3, Section 10

• Classes Time

  11:30am-1:00pm IST

• Learning Level

  Intermediate

• Section

• Started in

  Started: Aug 2022

This Upanishad contains a famous sentence, ‘Brahmavid Apnoti Param’, which means ‘the knower of Brahman (the absolute reality) gains the highest’. The rest of the text unfolds that Brahman, which is limitless, is to be understood as true nature of oneself. It goes on to explain how the entire universe has come, is sustained and resolves in Brahman. Finally, the Upanishad shows that the fulfilment gained by the knower of Brahman as self is unparalleled to any other living being on earth and beyond. The teaching is based on commentaries of Adi Shankaracharya which is known for its brilliant analysis and clarity of thought.

OC: Bhagavad Gita (Sat at 11am)

• Day

  Saturday

• Teacher

  Neema

• Chapter

  Chp 1-18

• Status:

  Chapter 18, Verses 5-10

• Classes Time

  11:00am-12:30pm IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

• Started in

  Started: Jul 2019

In this profound book, Lord Krishna reveals to Arjuna the ultimate reality of oneself, the universe and its cause. He also shows Arjuna the means to prepare him for the knowledge through karma yoga, meditation & other shifts in attitude. This teaching makes us understand the vision of oneness. It also enables us to view life as a great opportunity to utilize our talents, skills, and contribute to the well-being of ourselves and others; and in the process, free ourselves from guilt, hurt, and fears.

OC: Tattvabodhah – La Connaissance de l’Essentiel (Sun at 9am)

• Day

  Sunday

• Teacher

  Surya

• Chapter

  The class will cover full text

• Status:

  Le veilleur et le rêveur

• Classes Time

  9:00am-10.00am IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels, class in French

• Section

• Started in

  3rd Nov 2024

‘Tattva Boddha’ (La connaissance de la Réalité)

Tattva Bodha est traditionnellement un des premiers textes abordé par l’étudiant du Vedanta. En effet, il présente les définitions des termes essentiels et utilise diverses méthodes d’enseignement que l’on trouve dans les Upanishads. En cela, il révèle toute la vision du Vedanta de manière concise et limpide. L’étude de ce texte permet de maîtriser les fondements du Vedanta et à ce titre est indispensable, si l’on désire se lancer dans une étude plus approfondie.

Tattva Bodha n’est pas seulement pour les ‘débutants’ mais pour tous les étudiants. Souvent, des personnes qui ont étudié le Vedanta depuis de nombreuses années se voient incapables de progresser en raison d’une assimilation incomplète des fondamentaux. Nos cours sur Tattva Bodha permettront à ces étudiants de renforcer leur compréhension des points essentiels et critiques de l’enseignement.

L’enseignement de Tattva Bodha est pertinent pour chacun de nous car il satisfait la quête humaine de sens et aborde la question de ce qui importe véritablement dans notre vie, l’Essentiel, qui concerne tout être humain. Le monde d’aujourd’hui, avec sa volatilité et sa complexité, requiert une sagesse qui nous permet de faire des choix lucides sur l’orientation que nous pouvons donner à notre vie, la manière de nous transformer intérieurement et initier notre chemin vers l’Essentiel.

Suggested Reading:
Tattva Bodha, Swami Dayananda Saraswati (en anglais)

OC: Chanting & Prayers (Sun at 10:45am)

• Day

  Sunday

• Teacher

  Surya

• Chapter

  Sr Rudram, Anuvaka 1-11

• Status:

  Anuvaka 10, Mantra 10

• Classes Time

  10:45am-11:30am IST

• Learning Level

  All Levels

• Section

• Started in

  Started: Nov 2020

Oral prayers offered to Isvara are an integral part of the pursuit of maturity and freedom. We will learn some essential shanti mantras, starting by the ones chanted at the beginning and the end of Vedanta classes. Then some beautiful and inspiring Vedic and non-Vedic prayers, along with their meaning, which can become part of your daily routine.

The texts of the prayers in Sanskrit, with transliteration, and the English meaning will be given to you.