In our life, it can be observed that all actions we take are for our happiness alone. Whatever we may pursue, desire, or reject, it is only for the sake of our happiness. But we find that after pursuing all objects of our desires, and even gaining them, we are still not happy. If this is the case, what should our mode of living be? How should we live our lives, to be fully happy? Is this even possible? Many philosophies claiming to answer this question have come in and out of fashion since human society began. But the question still remains a mystery. Is there really a way to remain happy in life? The ancient Vedic śāstra called Vedānta can give us a new perspective on answering such questions. In this course, we inquire into Vedānta philosophy based on the teachings from two fundamental texts in Advaita Vedānta, Tattva Bodha and Vedānta Sāra. We will also include a comparative study on other branches of Vedānta philosophy, namely Viśiṣṭādvaita and Dvaita.
- Teacher: Narayan Baban Shete