Who can participate?
These retreats are meant ONLY for serious spiritual aspirants desirous to learn and practice the way to Self-realization (atma-jnana). Only serious SEEKERS OF TRUTH should enrol. Only women and men in the age group of 18 to 50 can apply. They should have an inclination towards the path of Advaita Vedanta (the path of Self-enquiry or jnana-marga) and should be ready to undergo the rigorous process of Self-enquiry and meditation.
The participant should be free from physical or other ailments.
Only those who are ready to strictly abide by the daily routine and the discipline of the Ashrama should enrol.
Scriptures TO BE STUDIED
Vivekachudamani of Sri Shankaracharya
Vivekachudamani is meant for the first-time applicants.
Mandukya Upanishad with Sri Shankaracharya’s commentary
Only those who have attended the Vivekachudamani sessions can apply for Mandukya Upanishad.