Who am I? What am I not?

How is the universe created?

What came first?

If reality is without a second (non-dual) — why do I experience many (duality)?

What is the highest purpose of human birth?

How to know which decision is most appropriate?

What is the absolute, universal meaning of “Truth”?

What is the relationship between myself, the world and God?

And most importantly — through what method do we unmistakably discern truth from falsehood?

Such questions have already been thoroughly resolved throughout Vedantic texts like Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. They form the foundation of Hindu/Indian/Vedic philosophy and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta which this website is dedicated for.

As a result of their irrefutable logic (which you can learn in the course) — the answers to the above questions can't be negated from any point of view at any time, because they don't contradict your own experience. However deeply understanding them — is spiritual enlightenment or self-realization. Merely knowing about them, yields no benefits.

However most remain oblivious to such answers because one needs a subtle and relatively clean mind. A mind nursing past resentment, conspiracies and hatred — isn't the most fertile soil for planting seeds of spiritual knowledge meant for your inner awakening and spiritual empowerment.

Just like one is unable to clearly make out whether it's a rope or a snake due to insufficient light. The light is synonymous with a clean mind. An impure, agitated, frustrated mind will only see a snake — even if the knowledge (rope) is given it.

So how can Vedanta help?

Vedanta empowers you to be your own spiritual life-coach by offering spiritual guidance that fosters self-inquiry, spiritual transformation, and holistic living, rather than forming dependence on the teacher. It does not ask you to adhere to a set of beliefs that can't be proven right now and here, nor is it a mystical lineage, philosophical discussion, or a religion.

Vedanta is an observation of WHAT-IS. It simply points out what's always true, but missed out due to lack of inquiry or ignorance. 

Just like Newton didn't create “gravity”. He only discovered what-is on the basis of observation and contemplation.

Therefore gravity can't be considered a religion or a philosophy. It is not owned by any author. It is a  fact. 

Gravity's existence remains independent and true – whether we think of it or not.

In the same way, Vedanta directly points out the one unchanging Truth of everything.

Consequently, Advaita Vedanta reveals the reality of self, of “I AM”, through the ancient spiritual non-dual philosophy found in the Upanishads and Vedas.

And the method by which this realization is attained is through a special kind of knowledge called self-knowledge (brahmavidya / jnana-yoga). Its purpose is to free oneself from a sense of limitation and false assumptions.

Self-knowledge is free of personal biases owing to the vast literature covering every possible angle of Reality as expounded meticulously in texts like the Bhagavad Gita and other Advaita Vedanta teachings.

However even unbiased knowledge is subject to contamination & partiality…

For example, some spiritual teachers or gurus will handpick parts they feel comfortable with and discard the rest.

Or avoid using standardized Vedantic vocabulary (such as Brahman, Ishvara, jagat). Instead replacing it with new age terms like “cosmic consciousness, divine connection, spiritual or soul healing, spiritual awakening, kundalini awakening” and what have you. This is equivalent of a physicist deviating from the standardized vocabulary compiled by hundreds of brilliant minds before him. It's not doing the student a favor long term when he or she is exposed to other teachers. 

Additionally, partial teachings, such as Neo-Advaita or Neo-Vedanta, don't address your emotions and bypass psychology. They explain away the world of form as mere “illusion”. We call them pseudo spirituality or new-age spirituality.

Their teachings are like learning arithmetic without addition, leading to a limited understanding and a false sense of “figuring it out.”

Just as a doctor cannot cure a patient with incomplete medical knowledge, shortcuts in spiritual teachings result in temporary relief but the ignorance, along with suffering, inevitably resurfaces. 

It further results in spiritual bypassing. One potentially ends up discounting world duties, dharma, spouse, family, work — while proudly trumpeting “I'm awakened”.

Is this what a rational, intelligent seeker wants? Self-denial and escapism are qualities of children — not adults.

Complete transformation requires a detailed investigation into one's thoughts, discounting nothing. This can be achieved through Vedantic spiritual workshops or retreats with a qualified teacher/mentor. Further strengthened through meditation techniques and mindfulness practices.

Without follow up to spiritual knowledge – life circumstances quickly overshadow our realizations. The progress seems to fade into the background.

In conclusion…

Advaita Vedanta knowledge gives you an opportunity for spiritual empowerment and transformation through timeless wisdom of Hindu/Indian/Vedic philosophy and the non-duality teachings.

It's tradition provides you spiritual guidance through a supportive community and the study of scriptures with a guru (who initially serves as a spiritual life coach), enabling one to navigate challenging life situations from a place of well-ascertained knowledge rather than unresolved psychological pressures, thus facilitating spiritual healing, inner awakening, and a transformative spiritual alchemy.