Atmakrpa: Grace of the Self
A transformative online course in self-mastery and meditation
A 6-month online course | 24 weekly sessions | One hour each
20 October 2026 – 20 April 2027
Every Tuesday 20.00-21.00 hours IST
With Swamini Brahmaprajnananda Saraswati
Welcome
In the Vedanta tradition, total fulfilment in life comes from three flowing streams of grace:
Ishvara Krpa, the grace of the Lord, which makes one joyful, dynamic, and open to positive transformation.
Guru Krpa, the grace of the Teacher, who transmits the vision and way of life of Sanatana Dharma.
Atma Krpa, the grace of the Self, which is the space in which the other two are received.
These three are not separate. They are one grace, recognised and received at different depths.
Yet many sincere seekers find themselves blocked
Despite a genuine longing for a fulfilled life, doubt, cynicism and stress quietly close the door to grace. The blessings of Ishvara and Guru are abundantly available. Without Atma Krpa, however, we cannot open ourselves to receive them.
When Atma Krpa flowers in you
You live in harmony with all your relationships: with people, your body, mind and emotions, and with food, money and work. You recognise the world as a manifestation of Bhagavan.
You move toward mastery in every dimension of life, whether physical, emotional, intellectual, financial, social or spiritual, while living your svadharma with clarity and ease.
You receive Ishvara Krpa and Guru Krpa fully enough to see, unmistakably, that you were never separate from Ishvara.
This course is an invitation to cultivate that grace in yourself, for yourself, as yourself.
What the Course Offers
- 24 live weekly sessions of one hour each over six months, with two integration weeks built in
- Vedantic teaching and guided meditation in every session
- Reflection prompts to write on between sessions
- Japa practice introduced in Session 3 and continued throughout
- Eight thematic modules, moving from self-awareness through every area of living to integrated grace
- One-one session with the teacher atleast once during the course (voluntary)
- Open to sincere seekers aged 22 and above who wish to work on self-mastery recognising the discomfort and resistance involved.
Course Map: 8 Modules, 24 Sessions
| Module | Theme | Sessions | Key Topics |
| 1 | Who Am I? The Foundation | 1–3 | Purusharthas (human goals), Ashramas (stages of life), Self-awareness, Shaktis and values, Principles of karma, Sakshi (the witness), Japa begins |
| 2 | Atma Krpa toward the Body-Mind | 4–7 | The body as a temple (deha as devalaya), Dinacharya (daily lifestyle), pranayama, Yajna-Daana-Tapas, the antahkarana (inner instrument) and emotions, clear thinking, self-expression and healing practices |
| 3 | Atma Krpa in Relationships | 8–14 | Purpose and gifts of relationships, Relating to parents and siblings, openness and expression (vak tapas), conflict resolution, assertiveness and forgiveness, Gender and sexuality, Relational dharma, Independence and interdependence, Healing and contribution |
| 4 | Atma Krpa toward Work and Money | 15–16 | Artha and security, Svadharma, Karma yoga, Dana (giving) |
| 5 | Atma Krpa toward the Inner Child | 17–18 | Samskaras, inner child work |
| 6 | Atma Krpa toward Time | 19–20 | Healing memories, writing one’s life story, this moment is complete |
| 7 | Ageing, Death and Liberation | 21–22 | Kala (time) as Guru, loss and grief, Writing one’s will |
| 8 | Relating to Ishvara: Integration | 23–24 | Bhakti, non-separation, integrated grace |
The 24 sessions are spread across about 26 weeks, which leaves room for two integration weeks. These have no new content. Instead, you deepen your journal practice and receive a short reflection prompt by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have never studied Vedanta before. Can I join?
Absolutely. The course is designed to welcome newcomers while offering depth and refinement to those already on the path.
Why is the course open only to those aged 22 and above?
The course engages with life as it is actually lived: relationships, work, money, loss and ageing. It speaks most fully to those who have already met some of these in their own lives.
Six months is a long commitment. Is this manageable?
The class itself takes one hour a week. Between sessions there is japa and reflective writing, which you can do in your own time. Many find that a steady weekly rhythm becomes an anchor in a busy life rather than one more task.
What if I can’t attend live?
All sessions will be recorded and uploaded within 24 hours, and you will receive one link for all the recordings. We do encourage live attendance where possible, since meditating and learning together carries a shared energy that recordings cannot fully replicate.
What if I miss a session or two?
Please continue anyway. Over six months, life happens: travel, family, festivals, emergencies, work pressures. Missing a class is not a reason to drop out. Recordings ensure continuity, and your presence, even if intermittent, matters.
Is this course a form of therapy?
No. Atma Krpa is spiritual education in the Vedanta tradition. Some sessions touch on healing, the inner child and memory, and these can be deeply supportive, but they are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are working with a therapist or counsellor, the course can happily go alongside that.
Why is there a course fee?
The teachings themselves are priceless and are offered in the spirit of the tradition. The contribution covers platform costs, and the sustenance of the teaching work. Just like some fees would be paid for a music, art or dance class, the cost of the course has been arrived at by considering the lower end of a sliding scale.
Register
We would love to have you join us. Please fill out the registration form below.
For questions, write to us at info@arshavidyananda.in
Suggested donation
Rs 3600 for the full course (Rs 1800 payable in October and Rs 1800 payable in February)
Or 5400 for the full course (Rs 2700 payable in October and Rs 2700 payable in February)
Any other amount is welcome.
Please do not contribute if you are already doing seva for Swaminiji in any capacity.
For contributions in India:
GPay: brahmaprajnananda@okhdfcbank
or
PayU (Netbanking / Debit / Credit Cards): https://pmny.in/7I5mZwgmW7yu
For overseas contributions:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SwaminiB
Please add 4% of the transaction value to cover the PayPal fee.
Wise or Xoom transfers are also accepted for those who have already enabled them.
Those who cannot contribute financially can contribute in kind, by editing transcriptions or through seva (voluntary work) where they live, along with some related documentation. Please write to swaminiji@arshavidyananda.in
If the above is clear and agreeable to you, the next steps are:
- Fill out the Google form below and submit it.
- Make a contribution.
- You will receive an email from info@arshavidyananda.in with the Zoom link by [17th October ]. Please save this address so the email reaches your inbox, and check your spam and promotions folders if you don’t receive it. If there are any problems, write to info@arshavidyananda.in.
- See you in the course!
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May the grace of the Self open you to all grace.