JNANADEVA TU KAIVALYAM ( Wholeness/Fulfillment can only be gained by Self-knowledge )
Swamiji is a teacher of Vedanta which is the ancient science of living a successful life. Vedanta consists of ancient texts like the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and numerous other texts based on these two. Swamiji is one of the senior disciples of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a world-known teacher of Vedanta and founder of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam at Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania in the US and three similar Gurukulams in India. Swami Viditatmananda teaches Vedanta for the last 40 years both in India and the United States and has also delivered talks in several other countries. Swamiji also holds public talks and seminars in Vedanta and its relevance in daily life with an emphasis on self-management. A number of books both in English and Gujarati are published based on the talks and writings of Swamiji. Presently, he serves as the President of Arsha Vidya Pitham/Gurukulam, Pennsylvania, and is Chairman of Adhyatma Vidya Mandir at Ahmedabad, India. Swamiji divides his time between the US and India.
Human being is searching for wholeness or fulfillment or unconditional freedom in life. He is usually searching for it in wealth, power, fame etc., but obviously does not find it because freedom happens to be one’s own nature and Self-knowledge is the only means to attain/discover it. Life should become a process leading to this destination. Vedanta which consists of scriptures such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita teaches both the end as well as the means. We will explore the nature of this means and end in human life to be able to enjoy the process of living life and gradually discovering the inherent wholeness. In the process, we will also address the concept of Identity, taught by the Vedic tradition, as a means of self-growth.
