About the Vedic Tradition
Vedanta is not merely a philosophy — it is a timeless tradition, born of the Vedas, and ultimately, from the Source — the very Creator. It reveals a vision of non-duality (Advaita) through three foundational texts: the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahma Sutras.
Yes Vedanta exists to systematically unfold the profound methodology of these teachings — guiding the sincere seeker to arrive at the same clarity, realization, and inner freedom as the sages who first saw the truth.
This isn’t a belief system or a new ideology. It’s a means of knowledge that reveals the absolute reality — right here, right now. Liberated while living. Awakened to what-is.
We are not an institution, not a business.
We welcome everyone — regardless of race, gender, religion, or nationality.
The Ideal Student
Our ideal student is one who is actively engaged in the world. One who faces common work place, family and personal challenges. One who needs guidance on how to live this perennial knowledge in the complex modern age — whether in India or the Western cultures. You have humility, critical-thinking, curiosity and willingness to do whatever it takes until last breath. You are hungry for knowledge and personal transformation. You enjoy systematic, step by step approach in learning, each lesson building upon the previous. You want concrete ideas, instead of flowery abstracts. You desire palpable change in your perception of the world, self and reality.
Cost
Most essential to life like sunlight, air, plants are all free. While man made non-essentials, cost. Ironic indeed! In the same way, eternal self-knowledge is essential, thus remains free. If insist, donations may go here. Otherwise main payment student can provide is your attention and willingness to learn from start to end of session.
Reason for the Name
The word Vedanta comes from the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, pointing to the ultimate knowledge that liberates you from all limitations. It reveals the truth of who you are — whole, complete, and free. Saying “Yes” to Vedanta is saying yes to freedom, yes to truth, and yes to the highest purpose of human life. Yes Vedanta!
Teaching Lineage
Teaching style and language usage is based on Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya) and Swami Paramarthananda. There is also strong influence of Chinmaya International Foundation (Kerala) – specifically of Swami Advayananda.
About the Teacher – Andre Vas
“By eighteen, it was a clear two-part vision: to face life's challenges with unshakable persistence and to build financial security that would provide lasting peace of mind. This vision became my north star as I poured every ounce of energy into a wholesale-retail venture. The business journey resembled a rollercoaster – exhilarating successes followed by gut-wrenching setbacks, negotiations that tested my resolve, and expensive decisions that kept me awake at night. By my thirtieth birthday, the scorecard showed remarkable success: owner of a multi-million dollar enterprise that had secured my financial future. [Timeline: Wholesale-Retail 2003-2018. Internet Hosting company 2007-2011. Automotive performance business 2011-present.]
Yet standing at this summit of achievement, the fulfillment I hoped for remained elusive. The internal voice seeking more continued its restless whispers. While the external world transformed dramatically, my inner experience about self remained unchanged.
The real turning point was when I visited Arunachala to pay respects to Ramana Maharshi who I revered for a long time. He was to me the pinnacle of enlightenment. It was there I stumbled upon a 25-day program expounding the essence of Bhagavad Gita's non-dual vision. It's detailed methodology left me shaken – realizing how little I knew. Bubble of pride burst.
So I dedicated a full year of uninterrupted self-inquiry guided by the teachings – despite having no proof they were superior from views like Mahayana Buddhism, Zen, Neo-Vedanta, Dzogchen, Taoism, etc. Bhagavad Gita's profound insights turned out to be the greatest blessing because it offered both practical wisdom for living intelligently in everyday life and a means of knowledge to lasting inner freedom (moksha).
I continued the Vedic studies for another 2 years with enriching courses from Chinmaya International Foundation in Kerala. Then continued studies with Neema Majmudar from Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya) tradition.
In addition to teaching Vedic wisdom and Sanskrit (studied two years at Australian National University) — I have an insatiable appetite for metaphysics, biology and computers (esp. programming). Personal growth and self-knowledge are deeply fulfilling, and I'm eager to share these insights with you. ”
Feedback from Students
Petals of Insight, a poem…
Clarity is not a gift that's granted in an instant
It blooms slowly like a lotus, unfolding petal by petal.
Many seasons of spiritual work must come to pass
Before the fruit of insight ripens through effort steadfast.
Just as promotions come after years of dedication,
Wisdom too requires patience and contemplation.
There are no shortcuts on the path of truth,
It demands commitment through sorrow and joy both.
So too nature follows rhythms over many spinning years,
As each organism plays its part across the spheres.
A single season skipped can disrupt the entire chain,
Causing the whole ecosystem to spiral into pain.
An uncomfortable thought is similar, left to linger
It grows distorted deep within, a destructive Singer.
Projecting darkness across your personality,
And dimming the light of reality substantially.
One can pretend an image of perfect tranquility,
Yet inner turmoil simmers beneath the veneer of nobility.
The song of self-doubt trumpets on relentlessly,
Revealing the need for continued self-inquiry.
Studying scriptures facilitates this inner cleaning,
Slowly sweeping out distortions that keep deceiving.
Layer by layer transforming the patterns of mind,
As clarity and wisdom begin to shine.
An unfit mind often resists this difficult work,
Believing enlightenment instant like Buddha under a tree.
But his Grace came only after immense struggle and pain,
His sitting merely symbolic of spiritual gain.
Even after self-knowledge comes through the Guru's touch,
Old residues create dissatisfaction and such.
So the spiritual process is never fully complete,
New openings to work through until your final heartbeat.
The path of clarity requires lifelong sincerity,
But its fruits are the sweetest taste of verity.
A well known subhāṣita (wise aphorism):
काव्य-शास्त्र-विनोदेन कालः गच्छति धीमताम्, व्यसनेन च मूर्खाणाम् निद्रया कलहेन वा
kāvya-śāstra-vinodena kālaḥ gacchati dhīmatām, vyasanena ca mūrkhāṇām nidrayā kalahena vā
“The wise spend time in poetry and learning, while fools waste time in vices, sleeping or fighting.”