WHAT IS ADULT STUDY GROUP?

Hinduism is regarded as an oldest religion and also many times called as Sanatana Dharma. A religion that offers a vast variety of knowledge. Vedanta is the knowledge of the Self which is the most essential knowledge for all human beings.

In the adult study group this knowledge is studied in a very systematic manner. A seeker is made to logically think and analyse the choices of life through discussion with like minded individuals and determine whether they go on to fulfill the ultimate goal of life of eternal happiness. A knowledge can only become part of us when it is thoroughly analyzed.  

Today, there are over 1,000 Chinmaya Study Groups worldwide. Inspired by the vision of Vedanta, thousands of spiritual seekers across the world meet in groups to study and discuss Vedantic texts. Setting aside blind beliefs, they discuss scriptural teachings, deepening their personal philosophical understanding.


Program Details:

  • Every Sunday while Bala Vihar classes are in session 11.00 am to 12.00 pm or online on weekday evenings.

  • Classes are complementary.

  • 100% attendance and prior reading and contemplation expected.

  • Prior knowledge of Vedanta is not required at all – just curiosity and desire to learn

Participant Benefits:

  • Connect with like-minded individuals to meet and discuss Vedanta and Spirituality

  • Share knowledge and experiences on how to practically incorporate spirituality in daily life

  • Find inner strength to address life’s challenges in a equanimous way

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Books can be purchased on sundays at the center or through Chinmaya Publications

All new members are recommended to start with Self Unfoldment. _____________________________________________________________________

SIGN UP for Adult Study Classes

Sundays’ during Bala Vihar Session

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Swami Chinmayananda’s Self Unfoldment

Self-Unfoldment introduces the fundamentals of Vedanta, the time-tested wisdom that forms the basis of the central spiritual traditions of India. Through the lens of Vedanta, Swami Chinmayananda shows us how to tap the immense power of our inner self and thereby transform our lives. The universal message of Vedanta is that the happiness we are seeking in the external world is actually to be found by turning inward, and this book serves as a manual for commencing that most fulfilling journey.

Facilitator: Manoj Mahenthiran

Swami Tejomayananda’s Manah Shodanam

The problem of mind control is as old as the hills. The mind never tires of playing tricks and there is no way to peace unless it is tamed. Indeed he is strong who conquers others, but he is mighty who conquers himself.

Manah Sodhanam is an original Sanskrit composition of Swami Tejomayananda. This text and commentary helps us understand the working of our mind and gives practical solutions of how to tackle it. With a pure mind, life becomes cheerful and meaningful and finally peaceful and blissful.

Facilitator: Seema Shah and Vinod Kutty

Swami Tejomayananda’s Drg Drishya Viveka

A man walking along the sidewalk suddenly slips and mourns over his own death since he sees his shadow being run over by a truck. This is surely a case of mistaken identity. In our case too, the Seer (Self) and the seen (body) seem to have become one. We think 'I am the body' and consequently we suffer.

Through Drg Drsya Viveka, Adi Sankaracharya helps us ascertain 'who we are' and guides us in meditation so that we can realise our true nature of unconditional Bliss and end all sorrows for all time.

Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda's commentary makes this process a vivid and joyful experience.

Facilitator: Nitish Kanabar and Shiven Shah

Weekday evenings (ONLINE)

DEVI GROUP: Meditation and Life (Starts Sept 23 2026)

We live in the outer world but prompted from our own within. Unless we master our inner lives, the outer scheme of life, however efficient and perfect, cannot but bring sorrow and unhappiness, says the author.

Swami Chinmayananda, one of the greatest exponents of Vedanta in modern times, takes us through the thought process necessary to gain control of our inner world. He first shows us the logic behind meditation and then teaches us the specific techniques for applying meditative practice in our daily lives. When meditation becomes a natural part of our day, we find our lives transformed and our minds at peace.

Facilitated by Meera Mahenthiran: Wednesdays at 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Manisha Pancakam by Swami Chinmayananda

Stung by the question of the “Divine Sweeper”, Sankara reveals the wisdom of the Vedas as lived and experienced by him. He fashions these five verses in the dye of the four great commandments or Mahavakyas declared in the four Vedas.

Facilitated by Shri Dhiren Khatri: Sunday Evenings Time 8.00pm-9.00pm