from the Bhagavad Gita
As Sri Krishna says,
“When the eternal light of knowledge shines brightly – the darkness of ignorance about self and illusion about material world is dispelled to reveal Brahman from within; just like the rising sun illuminates the world but requires nothing to be illuminated.”
about eight practices
about eight practices
For the Saadhaka, Chiranthana Proposes
अष्ट साधनानि
Our Principle
Knowing Oneself – The Principle Behind Chirantana
The human ability to think allows us to create theories about ourself and the world. With all the suppositions that are made, we misunderstand the world and assume it to be the cause of our thought, feelings, behaviour, and well-being.
Vedanta posits that recognition of one’s self allows us to deal with the world wisely, makes us aware of the whats and whys behind each one of our actions, thoughts and feelings; giving both ourselves and others the space to realize who we are. Adopting this school of thought into our lives is Chirantana’s goal, to know oneself and one’s strength for a balanced life – undisturbed and free.
चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम्
“Recognising who you are lets you deal with the world wisely — aware of the why behind your own thoughts and actions.”
About Chirantana
Self-Inquiry, Made a Daily Habit
Chirantana Institute of Introspective Studies is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian community built around one practice: self-inquiry.
Introspection and open discussion are how we work. Rather than handing down answers, we build a space where curiosity is welcome, where people learn to think an issue through to its root, and where the present moment — not an idealised past or a worried future — is where the work actually happens.
SADHAKAS
HANUMA DHOOTAS
KUTUMBAS
NAYAKAS
Kishkinda Kutumba
Named for Hanuma’s own kingdom — our kutumba of elders, parents, children & mentors, meeting regularly for learning & continuous improvements.
Kutumba Gathers
