Vivekachudamani course starting Thursday 18th June @ 7.30pm with Ram Banerjee.
 
Vēdantā says that when the student is ready to make a serious enquiry into who they really are, a teacher will appear. Ram is one such teacher and he is about to start a weekly online class on Vivekachudamani – “the crest jewel of discriminative understanding”. This concise yet complete text by Ādi Śankārāchārya, systematically reveals all the major aspects of Advaita Vēdantā. At one (1.5hr) class per week, the study will last approximately 24 weeks and is intended only for those with a deep yearning to know.
 
If you are one of Ram’s many existing students, the text will reinforce and clarify your knowledge. If you are new to Advaita Vēdantā, then is will be an ideal way to tackle the subject comprehensively. Audio and video recordings will be provided after every class to allow catch-up and a weekly transcript will be an excellent basis for personal notes and review.
 
The path to self-knowledge is not an easy one, with many false turns and dead ends. For over 15 years, Ram has acted as a guide to show the way, yet the journey is a personal one that you must undertake yourself – no one can do it for you. If you are ready for that next step then write to Ram at contact@yogafestival.world to register your interest and receive further details on how to join the class.
 
Course Details:
Weekly online Zoom classes starting Thursday 18th June 2026 @ 7.30pm – 9pm (UK time)
 
Cost: £8 per class, Payable in blocks of 8 classes.