15 Nov – 5 Dec 2026
Bhagavad Gita in Daily Life
A collective exploration of the Bhagavad Gita through reflection, practice, and dialogue — an inquiry into how its wisdom can be lived.
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Nurturing
Spiritual Friendships.
At Vidyamandir Auroville, we co-create spaces for self-discovery and joyful learning, with an intention of living a meaningful life in inner and outer harmony. When we hold space to learn without judgement and support each other with unconditional love, deep and invaluable spiritual friendships blossom.
“You have the right to action alone, never to its fruits.”
Bhagavad Gita 2.47
Our Learning Approach
“The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught.”
— Sri Aurobindo
We trust that each of us has an inner guru who knows the way. Through our offerings we only co-create the conditions that allow that inner guide to lead our outer actions with the universal values of truth, love, and compassion. We collectively explore the living wisdom of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Dhammapada, Savitri and more — in a way that connects us to the Supreme Truth and to meaningful daily action.
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Listen
Encounter timeless wisdom with openness and curiosity.
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Reflect
Explore its relevance through inquiry, dialogue, and self-observation.
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Embody
Experiment with practices that bring learning into daily life.
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Realise
Discover insights that emerge through lived experiences.
श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः ।
“The one who has faith, who is devoted and self-disciplined, attains knowledge.”
Current Programs
Find your starting place.
Bhagavad Gita — Learning to Chant
Learn and practice chanting the Sanskrit verses of the Bhagavad Gita together in a collective circle.
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Sanskrit Mantra Chanting
Exploring the transformative potential of Sanskrit mantras through sound, rhythm, and conscious intention.
Learn moreParticipant Voices
“All life is Yoga.”
— Sri Aurobindo
This journey helped me approach life with greater consciousness and intention.
I experienced a calmness and trust that I had never known before.
The learning became deeply personal and practical.
Action Research
Wisdom, meaningfully lived.
Our work explores how eternal wisdom from the scriptures can be meaningfully integrated into our present lives — giving direction towards manifesting a “Divine Life on Earth.” Our paper, Living the Bhagavad Gita in Auroville, is a community-based exploration of lived experiences with the Gita. Presented in February 2026 at the International Conference on Discovery and Application of Vedic Knowledge at Auro University, it was selected as one of the three most impactful papers among 67 submissions.
Explore Research“Closeness to the Divine will always grow with the growth of consciousness, equanimity and love.”
The Spirit of Gift
All offerings are made in the spirit of gift.
Rather than placing a fixed price on learning, we invite participants to voluntarily contribute in multiple forms of wealth — according to their capacity and with a heart full of gratitude.
Know More“Auroville belongs to nobody in particular. Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole. But to live in Auroville, one must be a willing servitor of the Divine Consciousness.”