The Candle and the Mirror
The Upanishads, which are considered the philosophical and spiritual culmination of the Vedas, form the essence of Vedanta. It helps us discover the Truth of oneness underlying the apparent diversity.
Swami A. Parthasarathy
A. Parthasarathy, popularly known as Swamiji, is a pre-eminent philosopher. He is acclaimed as the greatest living exponent of Vedanta, the ancient philosophy of India. In a life of selfless service over six decades, Swamiji's exceptional contribution has been the translation of subtle philosophical themes into practical techniques of living. An exercise that has brought about mental solace and material prosperity in society.
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Publications
Swamiji has written twelve books presenting the timeless philosophy of life in contemporary thought and language. Three of them are bestsellers. Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities, now in its eighteenth edition, has been extolled 'The book of the planet'. All books compiled in one volume entitled The Complete Works of A. Parthasarathy is the first ever scripture written by a living saint. They comprise the purest form of spiritual literature structured for all seekers regardless of race or religion, to attain the ultimate state of Enlightenment. Swamiji's latest book is Citations Tributes Quotes.
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Vedanta Academy
The Vedanta Academy is located in the pure and pristine valley of Malavli near Lonavla, Maharashtra. Founded by Swami A. Parthasarathy in 1988, the academy runs a 3 year, full time residential course on Vedanta. The Vedanta Academy is a world resource for study, research and dissemination of Vedanta. It encourages reflection and self-inquiry.
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His Legacy
The alumni of the Academy continue their work to promote Vedantic knowledge and further the vision and mission of the Vedanta Academy. They run centres around the globe - Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, UAE, USA and UK.