BASIC COURSE

Most religions teach that there is a spark of the Divine in every human being. Brahmavidya merely helps you to realize this more clearly and to use the Supreme Intelligence within, in a very practical way. Being potentially divine, man has within him all the power required to overcome his difficulties and problems. Brahmavidya teaches definite methods by which a person can overcome all of his physical and mental problems and lead a better, happier life.

We hope that this introduction to Brahmavidya would inspire you to remove by the root all that appears to be evil in your life and replace it with real happiness, comfort and success. This can happen here and now, in the year in which we are living if you give yourself an opportunity to learn and practise these rare methods.

YOU can use these methods for mastering your personal problems, for building the superior mind and ability and power necessary to carry out your ambitions, to fulfil your desires, and to give you greater strength to fight off sickness and old age. No matter what your talents, no matter what your ambitions, you should learn the way to call upon the SOURCE OF ALL INSPIRATION within you. What have you done to get in touch with the Source of all inspiration - the Divine Power within you? The supreme purpose of Brahmavidya is to do this for you.

• Any person above 18 years in age can join this course.
• The Basic Course comprises of THREE parts:
  • Pranayam and 8 Spiritual Breathing Exercises which are to be practised daily in the morning.
  • Simple methods of Meditation which are to be practised during night or early morning as may be found convenient.
  • Related philosophical topics explaining the fundamental principles of LIFE.
• Written lessons are given every week so that one can study these subjects at home.
• The duration of the course is 22 Weeks. Once a week for 1½ hours.
• Donation for the course by 22 weekly sessions is
  Rs.1200/- within INDIA
  Rs.10000 /- FOR GROUP A (All countries in South America, Africa, erstwhile Russia)
  Rs.9500/- FOR GROUP B (All other countries besides Group A countries)
  and for the residential workshop it is
  RESIDENTIAL IN MARATHI Rs. Rs.3500 - Rs.5000/-
  NONRESIDENTIAL IN MARATHI Rs. Rs.1500-Rs.1700 /-.
  RESIDENTIAL IN ENGLISH Rs. Rs.3500 - Rs.5000 /-. inclusive of lodging and boarding (For residential workshop please reconfirm the donation.)
• It also can be done through Postal Course.

The purpose of this course of Brahmavidya is to show you the correct way to use these two important aspects of our life - BREATH & THOUGHT.

Our BREATH is OUR LIFE. Life continues only till breathing continues. Thus our life is totally dependant on our breathing. Through our breath we receive Oxygen and Prana energy (Life Force). Oxygen helps in purification of blood whereas the Prana energy is used by the nervous system. Most diseases and illnesses are caused due to insufficient supply of Oxygen and Prana energy.

Though we are breathing right since our birth, it does not ensure that our breathing is correct. Moreover, as we do not pay for the air that we breathe or make any conscious effort to breathe, we do not give importance to our breathing. We can breathe correctly only by learning it.

By practising the Spiritual Breathing Exercises taught in this course we learn correct breathing. Through regular practice the capacity of the lungs increases, the body learns and forms a habit of right breathing, bringing in more Oxygen and Prana energy. This makes the body healthy and efficient. Breath (Prana) brings Health in our body, Joy in our mind and Peace in our spirit. Our two nostrils are truly the gateway to Heaven.

As Right Breathing purifies our body, Right Meditation cleans our mind. Regular practice of meditation improves mental outlook of the person and makes him more positive, cheerful, optimistic and confident. Due to better physical and mental health a person can do his daily work more efficiently. This can make him more successful at his job, his business or his profession.

Breath and Thought are the two basic elements on which our life is completely dependent. We cannot think of life without Breath or Thought. We have been using these two elements right since our birth, yet no one has ever taught us how to use these fundamental forces of our life.

It takes about 60 minutes to practice all the Eight Spiritual Breathing Exercises taught in the Basic Course. Of course, we do not have to devote 60 minutes from the first day and capacity of the body to take such exercise has to be gradually increased over a period of time.

Practice of various Meditation techniques taught in the Basic Course requires about 60 minutes.

Depending upon the level of interest and availability of time one can devote more time, but minimum requirement is 20 minutes for Breathing Exercises in the morning and 20 minutes for Meditation at Night.

Brahmavidya is not like a medicine, which is meant for a particular ailment. It is a system, which helps to remove root cause of illness and promote health. Hence in principle it is useful for any disorder of body and mind.

Breathing exercises and Meditation have been found useful to get rid of Asthma and other breathing troubles such as chronic cold & cough, high blood pressure, Spondilitis, backache, heart trouble, joints pain and many other ailments.

On the mental level benefits such as reduction in the restlessness, fear & tension, better concentration, self-confidence, more calm & composed nature have been observed.

Further teaching in Brahmavidya is available in following two courses of ascending level.

• Advance Course: This course is of 104 weeks. One can join this Course only after successful completion of the Basic Course.
• Teachers' Training Course: This course is of 96 weeks. This Course is only by selection. After completion of Advance Course if the student is found suitable then he is given admission for this course.