AADHYATMIKA SASTHRAM

COURSE
PARICHAYA

Lesson – 3

SANATHANA DHARMA PARICHAYA

AACHARYA SRI K R MANOJ JI

Aarsha Vidya Samajam
Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala – 682301
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AACHARYA SRI K R MANOJ

Founder of Aarsha Vidya Samajam (EKM/TC/691/2012), Sivasakthi Yogavidya

Kendram (ER:404/09), Maneesha Samskarika Vedi, Vijnanabharathi Vidya
Kendram, Vijnanabharathi Educational & Charitable Society (ER:273/09),
Vijnanabharathi Trust (Reg.No: 6/IV/18), Vijnanabharathi Monthly magazine
(RNI No. KERMAL2005/19175), Vijnanabharathi Learning Centres, Bouddhikam
Books. He is a post-graduate in Philosophy and holds a PG Diploma in
Journalism (Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan). He learned under Sri Sankara Gurudev,
Sri Nikhileshwarananda Paramahansa, and Sri Bodhananda Saraswathi, and learned Yoga from Yogada
Satsang Society of India at Ranchi established by Sri Paramahansa Yogananda. He is familiar with the
studies and research on Yoga Vidya of several Yogacharyas and institutions such as Sri Satyananda
Saraswathi’s Bihar School of Yoga, Dr. Geethananda’s International Centre for Yoga Education and
Research (ICYER Pondicherry), and Sivananda Yoga-Vedanta International University (Neyyar Dam)
established by Vishnudevananda. He earned a certificate in Hypnotic Counselling from Bharat Sevak
Samaj Skill Mission recognized by the Central Government. He received Black belt 3 rd Dan from Indian
Martial Arts Academy. He learned Marma Vidya from Prakashan Gurukul and Vaikom Kannadan. He
works full-time for the promotion of Yoga Vidya, Adyatmika Sastram, Bharathiya Samskrithi, and
Vidyarthi Naipunya Varg (Students’ Excellence Program). Acharya KR Manoj ji was able to enlighten tens
of thousands of people and bring back more than 4000 youth who had been influenced by dangerous
ideologies, back to Sanathana Dharma; and able to make a few of them Pracharaks of Sanathana
Dharma. He authored the book Bharatha Prabhavam (Malayalam). He was honoured with the Karma
Ratna Puraskar by the Atmiya Sabha of the Hindu Parliament.

Parents: K P Ramachandra Panicker and Vanajakshiyamma

Wife: C V Rajalakshmi

Children: Jayasankar, Manusankar

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ADHYATMIKA SASTRAM – INTRODUCTION

RELEVANCE OF AARSHA VIDYA SAMAJAM’S ADHYATMIKA SASTRAM COURSE

The lack of a course that introduces Sanathana Dharma systematically has often caused
difficulties to the curious and people who work at Dharma Pathasalas. Also, we can find self-respecting
Hindus who are deprived of apt responses to criticisms of religious extremists.

On careful examination of several books that have been published on this topic, one will realise
that these were written without Tyajya-Grahya Buddhi. Our experience proves that teaching our
children unauthentic stories from Puranas is causing more harm than good, by making it a weapon for
religious conversion forces to convert our youth. Most of them are still stuck with writing books
containing objective type questions like – Who was Arjuna’s daughter? Who was Kunti’s father?. Hence,
spoiling the seriousness of the subject. Others are reasearching on topics which are of no relevance to
anyone today. And then there are works which spoil the curiosity for learning by their poor method of
presentation.

There are several studies on Hinduism which resulted from the misconception that Sanathana
Dharma can be learned from scriptures alone. Although authentic scriptures may help in studying
Hinduism, only knowledge gained from Guru Paramparas is helpful in real learning. As Ramana Maharshi
stated, “I’m thankful I didn’t become a Vedanti by reading the Vedanta texts”.

It is here Acharya Sri K R Manoj ji, founder of Aarsha Vidya Samajam who instilled the message
of Sanathana Dharma in tens of thousands through the Adhyatmika Sastram course, reverted more than
4000 youth who had converted to anti-Hindu ideologies, back to Sanathana Dharma, and enabled more
than 10 such people become full-time Pracharaks of Sanathana Dharma, becomes relevant. He designed
this curriculum based on the knowledge he received from the Maha Guru Paramparas of Sri Sankara
Gurudev, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Nikhileshwarananda Parmahansa, findings from his own
research, experiences, and philosophies.

Adhyatmika Sastram is a course that introduces Sanathana Dharma, Comparative Study of

Religions, and philosophies in a comprehensive manner.
It is taught on 5 levels:
1. Parichaya – 52 Lessons (conducted online in the form of PDF lessons)
2. Prabodhini (Basic) – 150 hours
3. Adhyapak (Teacher) – 250 hours
4. Praveen (Advanced) – 500 hours
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5. Acharya (Master) – Prathama Pada – 1000 hours, Dwitiya Pada – 5000 hours

It adopts an approach that goes from basic initial lessons on terminology to deeper aspects.

The lessons are presented in a way which can be understood by anyone in a clear and simple manner
without the complexities of language.

Aarsha Vidya Samajam

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ADHYATMIKA SASTRAM – PARICHAYA

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcoming you all to the Sanathana Dharma online study course!

Krinwantho Vishwamaryam!

Congratulations on enrolling for the one-year Sanathana Dharma Online Study Course (Foundation
course) which was launched with the aim of spreading the priceless knowledge of Sanathana Dharma
which was given by Sree Parameshwara to mankind through the Aarsha Guru Paramparas for the
welfare of the world.

This course which is going to be delivered in several languages introduces Sanathana Dharma that was
passed on through authentic Aarsha Guru Paramparas, for anyone over 5 years of age, in a simple and
clear manner starting from the word-meanings itself.

Available in 7 languages initially!

In the initial phase, the course will be delivered in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu,
and Sanskrit languages. Later, the course will be made available in all major Indian and foreign
languages.

Answers all questions, counters all criticisms!

This curriculum contains clear answers to all the doubts and questions of the common people about
Sanathana Dharma and accurate answers to all criticisms.

Who can enroll?

Anyone above 5 years of age can enroll for this course. The course is open to people from all religions
and even to those who don’t believe in any religion. Even they will have the opportunity for doubt-
clearance.

Course Features:
1. Offered in 7 languages: Malayalam, English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Samskrit.
2. Lessons will be sent every week in PDF format.
3. One-year course. Total 52 lessons.
4. Occasionally, audio or video lessons will be sent.
5. Teaches Sanathana Dharma which was imbibed from authentic Aarsha Guru Paramparas in a very
simple manner.
6. Answers to all questions and doubts about Sanathana Dharma.
7. Accurate answers to all criticisms raised against Sanathana Dharma.
8. Ample opportunities to ask questions and doubts.
9. Conducts monthly assessment tests and announces winners. (Exams are not mandatory)
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10. Attractive prizes (Cash awards, Trophies, Certificates, Scholarships etc.) for the top 10 winners in the
course-completion exam.
11. The course is for anyone above 5 years of age irrespective of religion.
12. This priceless course has been made completely free with the aim of being able even those who are
financially weak. (People interested may offer Dakshina which enable Aarsha Vidya Samajam to carry
out its activities more extensively.)

Course Contents:
1. Sanathana Dharma (Textbook, Questions & Answers)
(Apart from lessons on Sanathana Dharma, a Q-A section that answers doubts, questions, and counters
to criticisms.)

2. Comparative Study of Religions

3. Introduction to Philosophies

4. Tarka Sastra

5. Yoga Vidya

6. Lessons on Bharatheeya Samskriti (Introduction to Samskrithi, Indian cultural – political- freedom –

social history, contemporary issues and their remedies.)

7. Students’ Excellence Program (SEP) – Vidyarthi Naipunya Varg

(Brain Power Development, Mental strength development, personality development techniques,
success strategies, memory enhancement techniques, study secrets, exam facing strategies, interview
techniques, elocution training, relieving bad habits.)

8. A 7-language learning section that trains one to speak in 7 languages – Malayalam, English, Hindi,
Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Samskrit

9. Balarangam (Children’s Corner)

10. Introduction to Samskrit

11. Lives of great men.

12. Important days

13. Aarsha Sandesham (Vedas, Upanishads, Agamas, epics, Bhagavad Geetha, philosophical scriptures,
Siddha Kritis, Divya Stotras (with meaning), Santhi Mantras, Dhyana Slokas, Mantras, chants)

14. Speakers’ Diary (Subhashitham, Mahadvachanam, Nyayavicharam, stories, moral stories, proverbs,
meanings, synonyms, antonyms, arithmetic, folklore, daily living, patriotic songs, poems, songs etc.)
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Course Duration
The duration of the course is from Vijaya Dashami 2020 (26th October) to Vijaya Dashami 2021. Each
lesson will be sent weekly in PDF format (Total 52 Lessons).

Attractive prizes for the winners!

Monthly tests (Objective-type) will be conducted and the winners will be announced. On completion of
the course, a yearly exam will be conducted (Objective and Descriptive) and the top achievers will be
awarded (Cash Award + Scholarship + Trophy + Certificate).

The awards will be presented by eminent personalities in an elaborate awards ceremony.

The course is free!

This course is made completely free with the intent that financial constraints must not hinder anyone
from attending this course. However, those who wish can remit Dakshina based on their capacity on a
monthly basis. This will equip Aarsha Vidya Samajam to conduct its activities more extensively and
efficiently.

Join this great revolution of knowledge!

Add many more people to this course!
Each of you try to add atleast a 100 people to this course. May the god-given Sanathana Dharma reach
crores of people.

Registration fee has been made free!

The registration fee for the course was fixed at Rs.10 / - with the intention of selecting only those who
are interested to join the course. This fee has been waived in response to difficulties faced by some
people. This means that you can join this course without even paying a registration fee of Rs 10.

How to join the course!

To enroll for this course, just click on the Google Form link below and submit your details (if you have
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If you face any issues in filling the form, please reach out on WhatsApp at +91-7356613488
The first lesson will be available on 26th October 2020. However, you can register for the course even
after this date.

Significance of the course

Sanathana Dharma Sastra is a divine science that is capable of creating a heavenly place out of the
ordinary, sustain Satyayuga forever, and to impel men to be of divine nature. During the very beginning
of man’s existence on earth, Sree Parameshwara enlightened the Arya Rishis with the intent of ensuring
Swasthyam(Santhi, Samadhanam, longevity, Poorna Arogyam, Suraksha, Mangalam, Kalyanam, and
Shivam), integral personality development, human evolution, complete success, complete Prashna
Pariharam, and creating a better society. He instructed our Aarsha Guru Paramparas, to Krinwanto
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Vishwamaryam (make the whole world noble) through the Pancha Kartavyas; Adhyayana (study),
Anushthana (practice), Prachaarana (promotion), Adhyapana (teaching), and Samrakshana (Protection).
Delivering the message of Sanathana Dharma to crores of people was not merely a divine call, but also a
vision of the Aarsha Guru Paramparas, prayer of the Sadhaks, dream of our ancestors, and the birth
purpose of our nation itself. The Sanathana Dharma Online Study Course is a bold step towards
achieving this yet unrealized goal. The course will be delivered in all major World languages to ensure
that there is no one in any country who hasn’t heard of Sanathana Dharma.

Be a part of this Yuga Nirman project!

Financial assistance is essential along with the service of talented people for advertising, social media
publicity, preparation of lessons, translation into various languages, preparing question papers in
different languages every month, efficient conduct of the course and exams, evaluation, determining
winners, conduct of annual exam, prizes (Cash Award, scholarship, certificate, trophy), organizing the
award ceremony, etc.

Your feedback is valuable to us. You can send them as a WhatsApp message to +91-7356613488.

Those who wish to be a part of this Yuga Nirman project or donate to us are welcome.

In addition to the Sanathana Dharma online study course, those who wish to contribute to our other
upcoming projects – Vijnanabharathi International Study and Research Foundation, Asthana Mandira
Paddhati, Dharma Pracharka Paddhati, Sanghatana Paddhati, Samarpana Nidhi, or offer Dakshina may
send their donations to the below given account details.

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Namaste Everyone!
As part of this great mission of taking Aarsha Vidya Samajam’s Sanathana Dharma Seva activities
everywhere to bring in a real revolution of the era, we have come up with a new project to take AVS’
activities to District and Ward levels. As a first step, we have started district wise WhatsApp groups (in
Kerala) and state-wise WhatsApp groups (in India).

Only those who submit their details on the below Google Form will be included in the groups. This is to
ensure credibility of members. We request those who are willing to engage in AVS’ activities and are
able to dedicate atleast 1 hour every week for the same to fill the form below.

Participate in this noble deed of restoring universal peace through Sanathana Dharma Pracharana!

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SANATHANA DHARMA
LESSON -3

MAHADVACHANAM

Kunjunni Mash, a Malayali poet who is famous for his short poems writes,

Vaayichaalum valarum
Vaayichillelum valarum
Vayichu valarnnaal vilayum
Vayikkathe valarnnaal valayum
which means - you grow whether you read or not, but if you read and grow you mature, but if you grow
without reading you become crooked or bent.

FOUNDER OF SANATHANA DHARMA

1. Who is the founder of Sanathana Dharma?
Sree Parameshwara is the founder of Sanathana Dharma.

The founders of all philosophies and religions that exist today are humans. For example:
Founder of Buddhism – Gautama Siddhartha Buddha
Founder of Jainism – Vardhamana Mahavir
Founder of Sikhism – Guru Nanak
Founder of Judaism – prophets such as Abraham and Moses
Founder of Christianity – Jesus Christ (Some scholars believe that St. Paul was the founder of
Christianity in the name of Jesus Christ)

There are many stark differences in several aspects between man-made religions and god-given
Sanathana Dharma, which we will learn later.

2. Point out the evidences that prove that Sanathana Dharma was not established by man but given
by Ishwara.
1 – The name Sanathana Dharma itself suggests this. The word Sanathanan means
Parameshwara. This Dharma is called Sanathana Dharma because it was established
(determined), or given by Sanathanan, or for the realization of Sanathanan. Sananthanan is the
Lakshana Nama (Ananya Nama or unique name) of Parameshwara.
(Parameshwara has 4 types of names:
Tattva Nama, Lakshana Nama, Avyaya Nama, Vibhooti Nama.
We will learn about them later.)
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2 – On examining the philosophies (Ishwara Darsana; divine philosophy and Jeevana Darsana;
life philosophy), principles, glorious practices, divine laws in Sanathana Dharma, will convince us
that it is god-given and not made by man who is bound by limitations.

3 – The Indian tradition for search for truth and determination of right and wrong is based on 3
important principles:
Pratyaksham , Anumanam, Shabdam

Pratyaksham
Scientific observations / physical facts using the five senses (the eyes, the ears, the nose, the
tongue, the skin).

Anumanam
Acquired by the application of scientific and rational human intellect. The process of reasoning
according to the laws of Tarka Sastra.

Shabdam
Apthavakyas (well-accepted sayings of credible people), authentic texts, self-evident truths
realized through intuition.

On examining through these 3 principles, one can be convinced that Sanathana Dharma is true
and divine.

4 – Sanathana Dharma says that Parameshwara gave Sanathana Dharma on earth millions of
years ago during the very advent of humans. It can be seen that this is logical and conforms with
science. The age of mankind (as well as universe) as per Judaism, Christianity, and Islam doesn’t
go beyond BC 4004. This is irrational. With the help of modern science and technology, it has
been proven that man originated millions of years ago. How childish is the claim that God tried
to guide such an ancient human race through his messengers only 2000 or 1400 years ago. It has
to be admitted that such a God does not become righteous (just) or merciful if he let these
crores of humans who were born, lived, and died before these religions were established,
without guiding them and let them live miserably.

5 – Only Parameshwara can determine or establish the order of the universe (Ritam (cosmic
rhythm), Kramam(order), system).

6 – Only Parameshwara can point out the Dharma Margam; the path of Dharma that can help in
attaining Sreyas (spiritual success) and Preyas (worldly success) by understanding the secrets of
the universe. Human intelligence cannot find them.

7 - Only Sree Parameshwara can suggest the ways to realize him. Only he can guide the way to
him. Tatpurusham, Aghoram, Sadyojatham, Vamadevam, Ishanaam; these 5 Sampradayas
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(traditions) are the main fundamental paths in the Sadhana system of Sanathana Dharma. These
are considered to be the 5 faces of Parameshwara.

8 – The attributes - Shashvatham (eternal), Nityam, Anashwaram (undestroyable), Sarvatrikam

(for all places), Sarvakalikam (for all time), Sarvalaukikam(for all Lokas), Sarvajaninam (for all
beings), Chirapuratanam (most ancient), Nityanootanam (ever-new) can be found in Sanathana
Dharma which is a universal system established by Sree Parameshwara. This is another proof
that Parameshwara is the founder of Sanathana Dharma.

9 – Only Parameshwara who is Vishveshwara (Lord of the world) and Jnanamoorthi

(personification of wisdom) can give the path to attain Vishwa Mangalam (highest virtue) and all
the sciences (Para Vidya and Apara Vidya).

10 – Vedas are the basis of Sanathana Dharma. The philosophical meaning of the word Veda is –
god-given wisdom. Sruthi, Agamam, Shabdam, Nigamam; all these words mean that which is
given by Ishwara.

11 – It is a plan of action for achieving all goals of humanity; health, complete and holistic
personality development, complete life success, radical problem solving, and noble society
building. Sanathana Dharma has so many powers together, since it is god-given (given by
Parameshwara).

12 – Sanathana Dharma is a philosophy that can turn Manava into Madhava (human into noble
human). This is a divine evolutionary science of growth and evolution that can evolve man into
superman, superwoman, Aryan, Rishi, Madhava. Sanathana Dharma is the powerful Vedic
knowledge that is capable of sustaining Satyayuga forever and making earth a heavenly place.
No human being can create this great knowledge that can turn man into a superhuman.

3. How did Parameshwara who is Sanathanan give Sanathana Dharma?

Sree Parameshwaran gave Sanathana Dharma or Ishwara Jnana (divine knowledge) in 2 ways:
One, by manifesting in a human form (Pratyaksha Roopa), he moulded the Guru Paramparas.
Two, he enlightened the minds of the Rishis through intuition.
1 – Manifesting in a human form and moulding the Guru Paramparas.
Sree Parameshwaran who is described by various names such as Adinatha, Dakshinamurthy,
Shivarishi, Kailasanathan etc. manifested in a human form to impart this knowledge. He
moulded the Guru Paramparas. He first turned animal-conscious people into real humans, and
then led the evolution of humans into Aryans or people with Rishi-consciousness. He directly
bestowed them with Para Vidya and Apara Vidya.

2 – Enlightened the minds of the Rishis with Vedas through intuition

The Yogis were given Antara Jnana Shakthi or Antara Darsanam or intuitive power. It is also
called Vedam, Shabdam, Darsanam, Agamam. That which is received through vision is also
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called Vedam, Agamam, Shabdam, and Darsanam. (Sanathana Dharma has the tradition of
referring to the goal and the path that leads to it with the same word.) Hence by providing
directly and developing it through intuition, he established Sanathana Dharma.

4. When did this happen? Can you elaborate?

There is no clear estimate of time. But it is a truth acknowledged by all Guru Paramparas that
Parameshwara, owing to his mercy and omnipotence, manifested in a human form in order to create
universal virtue through humans right at the time period when humans appeared on earth. The tradition
is that Sanathana Dharma and its two kinds of sciences; Para Vidya and Apara Vidya originated from this
great Yogi who resided in the Kailasa. This great Yogi who took up a divine human form is also known as
Adiyogi, Adinatha, Shivarishi, etc. Various Paramparas describe him in various ways. Yogis consider him
as Adiyogi, Paramayogi, and Adinatha. Hatha Yoga Pradeepika begins with praises to Adinatha. Tantric
Paramparas call him Shivarishi, Shivasankara Rishi. Kashmir Shaivism describes him as the originator of
all philosophies, who resides in Kailasa, also known by names such as Sreekanta Rudra, and Neelakanta
Rudra. Svetasvataropanishad is an Upanishad that clearly states the divine philosophy of Sanathana
Dharma. In this, Svetasvetara Maharshi refers to this Maha Yogi as Rudra Maharshi. Devotees praise him
by various names such as Kailasanatha, Kailasavaasi, Parvathipathi, Umanatha etc. Vedantis refer to him
as Dakshinamoorthy. The origin of our Sanathana Dharma is from this great Yogi who is described by our
Vedantis, Yogis, and Tantrics as – Parama Guru – Paramguru – Parameshti Guru. He is the founder and
supreme Guru of Sanathana Dharma. If Sree Parameshwara himself manifested in a form to teach us
Sanathana Dharma, just ponder over the greatness of this Dharma!

5. Why did Parameshwara take up a form?

1 – Because Ishwara has mercy on all living beings and the world (He is Premavaridhi, Daya
Sagar, Kripa Nidhi, Karunyavaridhi). Although he has no body, no form, no organs, he can take
up any form as he is omnipotent. Sanathana Dharma acknowledges the Pratyaksha Darsana of
Parameshwara.

2 – Only Ishwara can give Sanathana Dharma to humans. Only Parameshwara can give the
Dharma Tattvam (principles) and the Dharma Margam (path based on these principles). Only he
can advice the ways to realize him. Ishwara who raises all living beings to him, cannot but give
Sanathana Dharma.

3 – The synonyms of Ishwara such as Neetikaari (righteous), Sarvajnan (omniscient),

Premamoorthy (personification of love) would become meaningless if he does not provide
humans (whom Aravind Maharshi refers to as the crisis of evolution), whose consciousness is
capable of understanding Sanathana Dharma, with divine knowledge (Vedam) and does not lead
them.

4 – A Pratyaksha Roopam; visible form is necessary to teach accurately, clearly, and without any
doubts. In Sanathana Dharma, Pratyaksha Guru holds much importance. “Gurur vina
gathirnaasti” – there is no development without Guru. So, someone is needed to teach the early
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Rishis (See Guru Mahima Stutis). Even today when direct spiritual study is so necessary for
humans, think about how much more necessary it was during the early times!

5 – All sects unianimously declare that Parameshwara took up a human form (not a born body,
but a manifested body) by virtue of his omnipotence, guided humans, and established Guru
Paramparas to make the world noble through humans. All Parmaparas consider Sree
Parameshwaras manifest form Adinatha or Dakshinamoorthy as the founder of Sanathana
Dharma and the Adiguru. Hatha Yoga Pradeepika begins with praises to Adinatha. Yoga
Paramparas describe him as Adiyogi, Adinatha. Vedantas refer to him as Dakshinamoorthy or
Jnanamoorthy (note the Dakshinamoorthy Stotram by Sankaracharya). Tantric Paramparas call
him Shivarishi, Shivasankara Rishi. Kashmir Shaivism describes him as Sreekanta Rudra, and
Neelakanta Rudra. Svetasvataropanishad as Rudra Maharshi. Devotees call the Pratyaksha
Bhava of Sree Parameshwara as Kailasanatha, Kailasavaasi. All Guru Paramparas agree that
Sanathana Dharma was given through the Rishis. This Adinatha – Dakshinamoorthy is referred
to by various names by various Paramparas and described as Adiguru (even Buddhist and Jain
traditions!).

6 – Gurumukhajanya Jnanam (Sruthi Parampara) is a feature of Sanathana Dharma. It is not

based on books – Sanathana Dharma has to be practiced through Guru Paramparas. It was
Parameshwara who established these Guru Paramparas. The Guru Paramparas cannot be
moulded without adopting a visible body. Common people cannot be taught but directly.
Sanathana Dharma emphasizes the need for a direct Guru to guide one until intuition is
developed. Therefore, there must be a direct Guru to practically teach the early humans
(Adirishis).

7 – There are no detailed descriptions of the principles, practices, Sadhanas (Pranayama, Japa,
Dhyana, Prarthana, Swadhyaya, Satsang), and laws in Sanathana Dharma in any books except
references and hints to them. However, the complete science that contains all this is in the Guru
Paramparas. It won’t be available without a Pratyaksha Guru Parampara. Teaching, correction,
and doubt clearance are necessary. Even the Vedopanishads mention about the ancient Gurus.
The Rig Veda is the earliest Vedic literature or written text.

Note the first Mantra in the Rig Veda – Mandala 1, Ashtaka 1, Adhyaya 1, Sukta 1, Varga 1 which
begins with Agnimeele, Rik 2:
agniḥ pūrvebhir ṛṣibhir īḍyo nūtanair uta |
sa devāṃ eha vakṣati ||

अ॒ि ः पूव॑िभ॒ऋिष॑ िभ॒री ो॒ नूत॑नै ॒ त ।

स दे॒ वाँ एह व॑ ित ॥
(Whom the great sages worshipped during the ancient times, whom they still praise, we pray
that Parameshwara who is in the form of Agni come to us with the gods.)
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This Mantra undoubtedly proves that there was an unwritten tradition of Gurus even before the
origin of the Vedas.

Written scriptures emerged quite long after oral (unwritten) scriptures.

8 – Let’s have a look at the Guru Parampara Shloka:

Sadashiva samarambhaam
sankaracharya madhyamaam
asmadaacharya paryantaam
vande guruparamparaam

9 – All the scientific traditions univocally claim that Para vidya and Apara Vidya were given by
Kailasanatha. Tradition has it that it was Vaidyanatha who is Vaideeshwara, who gave Ayurveda
to Dhanvantari and Siddha Vaidya to Agastya Maharshi. It is said that it was Adinatha who gave
Dhanur Veda to Parasurama who expounded Vadakkan Kalari (Northern Kalari) and Agastya
Maharshi who is the founder of Thekkan Kalari (Southern Kalari). The vision of Shiva that Panini
led to the birth of Ashtadhyayi through the Maaheshwara Sootras. It was Adinatha who
enlightened Agastya Maharshi with Tamil. He who is Nataraja, is Kalanatha; the lord of all forms
of art such as Nrittam (dance), Vadyam (instruments), Sangeetham (music). Adinathan is hailed
as the originator or inspirer of Siddhi Vijnans like Soorya Vijnan, Kaala Jnan, Parad Vijnan,
Swarna Tantra, Prana Vidya, Sammohan Vidya, Mantra-Tantra-Yantra Vijnan.

10 – The Veda-Upaveda study tradition also emphasizes the importance of a Pratyaksha Guru or
Adhyapak.

11 – The Kailash Yatra is yet another proof that Sanathana Dharma was given by Adinatha or
Dakshinamoorthy who is the manifest form of Parameshwara. It was the first pilgrimage in the
world. There are hints about these even in the epics. Not only Yogis, Tantrics, sages, and
Vedantis, but even Buddhists and Jains carry out the Kailash Yatra. Because this is the place
where the tremendous revolution that transformed animal-conscious human beings into real
humans took place! It was here that Ishwara bestowed the great science that transforms man
into Aryan, Rishi, and Madhava. Over the years, devotees have been undertaking pilgrimages to
Kailash to commemorate this.
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AARSHA SANDESHAM

Yatha buddhissukthou rajathamithi kachasamanimani

Rjale paishte ksheerambhavathi mrigathrishnasu salilam
Thathadevabhranthya bhajathi bhavadanyam jadajano
Mahadevesam twaam manasi cha namathwa pasupathe.

यथा बु शु ौ रजतिमितकाचा िनमिणर् -

जले पै े ीरं भवित मृगतृ णासु सिललम्
तथादे व ा ा भजित भवद ं जडजनो
महादे वेशं ां मनिस च नम ा पशुपते
The 8th prayer hymn from Sri Sivananda Lahiri composed by Adi Sankaracharya.

Meaning:
He mahadeva pasupathe – O god of the gods and lord of all beings
Ssukthau rajatham iti – the illusion of silver in the oyster
Kachasmanimani – and pearl on glass
Paishte jale ksheeram – the illusion of milk in rice flour mixed in water
Mrigatrishnaasu salilam – the illusion of water in the mirage
Buddhi yatha bhavati – how the intellect perceives wrongly due to misconceptions
Tatha moodhajanah – similarly the ignorant
Isham twaam – thou who are omnipotent and almighty
Manasi cha namathwaa – without considering even in the mind
Bhavadanyam – other deities
Devabhranthyo – deluded that they are the almighty
Bhajati – serving

Explanation:
O god of the gods, lord of all beings, just like the illusion of silver in oyster, pearls instead of glass, milk
instead of rice flour mixed in water, water in a mirage, how the intellect is altered by misconceptions, in
the same way the ignorant serve other deities illusioned that these are all-powerful without even
considering the omnipotent and almighty Parameshwara in their minds.
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SUBHASHITHAM

śhraddhāvān labhate jñānaṁ tatparaḥ samyatendriyaḥ

jñānaṁ labdhvā parāṁ śhāntim achireṇādhigachchhati

ावान् लभते ानं त र: संयते य: |

ानं ल ा परां शा मिचरे णािधग ित ||

- Bhagavad Geeta,
Chapter 4 – Jnana Karma Sanyas Yoga – verse 39

Meaning:
Śhraddhāvān – to the one who has faith (firm confidence in the words of the Guru and Ishwara)
tat-paraḥ - interested in the Paramatma Tattva (supreme knowledge)
samyatendriya – senses that are well controlled
jñānaṁ labhate – spiritual wisdom is attained
jñānaṁ labdhvā – having attained spiritual wisdom
achireṇa – without delay
parāṁ śhānti – supreme peace (self-fulfillment)
adhigachchhati – attains

A person who has faith, is keen on the Paramatma Tattva, and has well-controlled senses gains wisdom.
When wisdom is attained, supreme peace is attained soon after.

Summary:
The three qualities that Sadhaks must possess in order to attain spiritual enlightenment are mentioned
here. Due to a lack of these qualities, even Sadhaks who think their Sadhana is sincere are unable to
attain the goal. One will be able to free himself from worldly ties and ascend to divinity only when he
has the three qualities indicated by these words: Śhraddhāvān, tat-paraḥ, samyatendriya
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APPENDIX
What is Aarsha Vidya Samajam?

Aarsha Vidya Samajam is an educational institution for the Pancha Kartavyas; five duties: Adhyayana
(Study), Anushthana (Practice), Pracharana (Promotion), Adhyapana (Teaching), and Samrakshana
(Protection) of Sanathana Dharma. The institution was born with the Anugraha and Ashirwada of great
Gurus for achieving the motto of Krinwantho Vishwamaryam; to make the whole world noble, through
right education of Sanathana Dharma as per Parameshwara’s call, concept of the Aarsha Guru
Paramparas, and the prayers of our ancestors.

The long-term goal is to promote the below 4 unmatchable courses offered at various levels around the
world –

- Adyatmika Sastram
- Sivasakthi Yoga Vidya
- Bharathiya Samskrithi
- Vidyarthi Naipunya Varg

At the same time, as a short-term measure, we bravely fight against external and internal challenges to
Dharma. Here is a brief introduction to the 4 priceless courses offered by Aarsha Vidya Samajam and its
sister concerns .

1. Adhyatmika Sastram course (Aarsha Vidya Samajam)

2. Yoga Vidya course (Sivasakthi Yogavidya Kendram)

3. Bharatheeya Samskrithi (Maneesha Samskarika Vedi)

4. Vidyarthi Naipunya Varg or Students’ Excellence Program (Vijnanabharathi Vidya Kendram)

So far, these course were taught through classes and camps.

Adhyatmika Sastram Course– 5 levels

The course we are going to start learning today is Adhyatmika Sastram. It has 5 levels.

1. Parichaya (Awareness) – 52 Lessons

One lesson in PDF format will be sent via e-mail or WhatsApp.

2. Prabodhini (Basic) – 150 hours

Those who successfully complete this course become Sadhaks with fundamental understanding on
Sanathana Dharma and other religions.
3. Adhyapak (TTC) – 250 hours
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On completion of 150 hours of Prabodhini course, you can enroll for the 250-hour Adhyapak course. This
course develops teachers, speakers, counselors, and debators.

4. Praveen (Advanced) – 500 hours

This course is aimed at those who wish to study deeper on the subject. It develops researchers.

5. Acharya (Master)
This level is for those who want to become the authentic voice of Adhyatmika Sastram. It has two
stages:
 Prathama Pada – 1000 hours
Those who successfully complete this stage will be honoured as Vidwan.
 Dwitiya Pada – 5000 hours
Those who successfully complete this stage will be honoured as Acharya.

Yoga Vidya Course – 5 levels

Sivasakthi Yogavidya kendram offers the real Yoga Vidya course comprehensively, completely, and
scientifically without any compromise based on the Natha Sampradaya, which Adinathan himself taught
his disciples. Yoga based on Shodasha Tattvas (16 principles). It has 4 levels:

- Prabodhini (60 hours)

- Adhyapak (250 hours)
- Praveen (500 hours)
- Acharya (1000 hours)

Bharatheeya Samskrithi Course – 5 levels

This course is also offered on 4 levels.

- Prabodhini (120 hours)

- Adhyapak (250 hours)
- Praveen (500 hours)
- Acharya (1000 hours)

Indian Culture and Heritage, civilization, India’s spiritual – philosophical – educational – scientific –
technological – mathematic – language – art – culture legacy and traditions. How India influenced other
countries. Political, economic and social philosophies, untwisted history of India – cultural history,
political history, and social history. The Bharatheeya Samskrithi course covers the problems faced by the
nation, its heritage, people, Sanathana Dharma and its sciences, their causes and their remedies.
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It includes complete study of the history of India’s freedom struggle, early invasions. As part of the
struggle for freedom study in political history, the course includes the history of invasions by

- Conquest by Persian emperor Cyrus

- Darius II
- Alexander
- Seleucus
- Demotrius
- Menandar
- Indo-Parthians
- Shakas
- Kushanas
- Hunas

and about the great men who successfully fought against and resisted these invasions. Kata, Saubhooti,
Malava, Shoodraka, Brahmanaka, Ganarajyas, King Purushotthama, Chandragupta Maurya, Chanakya,
Kharavel, Pushyamithra, Vasumithra, Agnimithra, kings of the Kanva dynasty, Shalivahana,
Chandragupta, Samudragupta, Vikramaditya, Skandagupta, Bhanugupta, Yashodharma,
Harshavardhanan, Chera-Chola-Pandya-Chalukya kings, kings of the Satavahana dynasty, and many
other kings. Many heroes and greats about whom the current generation hasn’t heard about. These
were the men who overcame lakhs of invasions and merged the aggressors into us, into the body of the
nation. At present, there is no Persian, Greek, Bactrian-Greek, Shaka, Kushana, Huna colony in North
India. They merged into the Hindu society. It should be pointed out that the reason for this great miracle
was the fighting power of the brave Hindu warriors – Kshatra Veeryam, the spiritual brilliance of the
Rishis – Brahma Tejas, the researching intellect of the Indian scholars, and the self-realisation power of
the people.

Attacks by Islamic forces – But later, invasions by Islamic forces happened. The invasion on Sindh by the
Arabs and the conquest of Sindh by Mohammad bin Qasim in AD 711. Subuktagin Ghazni, Mohammad
Ghazni, Mohammad Gori, Bakthiyar Khilji who invaded Bihar and Bengal and destroyed Nalanda
university, various dynasties which later ruled from Delhi – Slave dynasty, Khilji dynasty, Tughlaq
dynasty, Said dynasty, Lodhi dynasty, Sur dynasty, and Mughal dynasty. And then the invaders who
came from time to time – Mongolian invaders, Timur, Nadir Shah, Ahamad Shah Abdali, some Muslim
Nawabs who ruled some regions of India, Bijapur, Bamini, Mysore Sulthans, western occupations –
Portugese, Dutch, French, and British. And countless patriots who valiantly fought against them!

History is being distorted! – There is no other country which has fought for freedom so long against
various forces, to preserve its nationality, people, Dharma, culture, and sciences. There is no other
people on earth that has made so many sacrifices for its Dharma and culture. That’s why we continue to
exist today. We also teach about the great freedom struggles, undistortedly. At present, history is
tampered and distorted in such a way that glorifies the worst enemies and attackers of Sanathana
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Dharma, culture, nation, and people. Our children do not learn anything about those who lost their lives
or made remarkable contributions to Sanathana Dharma, its heritage, nation, and sciences and their
protection. Even in the Government school textbooks, we can find the history of invasive forces that
came to exploit us and destroyed us in every way being portrayed as great and heroic. There is no
system in place currently to study the real history of our ancestors which is the first step in the discharge
of duties towards them. In this extremely unfortunate system today, our Bharatheeya Samskrithi course
fulfills this historic need. This is Aarsha Vidya Samajam’s tribute to the great men, freedom fighters, and
martyrs. This is known as Aarsha Yajna. Aarsha Yajna is the Dharma towards the great men and scinces
that has enlightened the world through their greatness, knowledge, and good deeds. It is also Nara
Yajna, which is the duty towards country, culture, ancestors, and fellow beings.

Vidyarthi Naipunya Varg (Students’ Excellence Program - SEP)

We offer Students’ Excellence Program for holistic personal development and skill enhancement of
students. It is a step towards implementing the educational system of the Rishis. Education is the way to
achieve complete health, overall personality development, complete life success, complete problem-
solving, and building a great society. This course covers ancient Gurukul knowledge and modern
methods for acquiring physical, Pranic, mental, intellectual, spiritual, and social qualities, Knowledge
(Para Vidya and Apara Vidya), abilities, and strength. Along with basic lessons in Adhyatmika Sastram,
Yoga Vidya, and Bharathiya Samskrithi, the course contains personality development, brain power, IQ
development methods, study techniques, memory enhancement methods, Exam & Interview facing
strategies, success strategies, writing and speech training, language proficiency, mathematical ability,
Vedic mathematics, basics of science, history of freedom struggle and renaissance, counselling,
Vyayamiki Vijnan, various games, folklore, daily living (beneficial knowledge and tips essential in day-to-
day life), legal literacy, First Aid, science of our body, career guidance, quizzes, stories, biographies of
great people, general knowledge, current affairs, proverbs, riddles, reasoning etc. The course is offered
on 5 levels –

- LP (for students of Class 1 to 4)

- UP (for students of Class 5 to 7)
- High School (for students of Class 8 to 10)
- Plus two level (for students of +1 and +2)
- College Level (for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional college students)

All these levels are taught at Teachers’ and Students’ levels.

The Prabodhini levels in Adhyatmika Sastram (150 hours) and Bharatheeya Samskrithi (120 hours) are
also being taught in Online Live classes.

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ADVISORY BOARD AND PATRONS OF AARSHA VIDYA SAMAJAM

CHIEF ADVISORY BOARD
1. Swami Chidananda Puri ji (Kulathur Adwaithashram, Kozhikode)
2. Swami Vivikthananda Saraswathi ji (Chinmaya Mission)
3. Sri Sri Sri Yogananda Saraswathi ji (Sri Nityananda Yogashrama, Kondevoor, Kasaragod)

ADVISORY BOARD
1. Swami Vedananda Saraswathi ji
2. Swami Sadswaroopananda ji
3. Swami Dr. Dharmananda ji
4. Swami Sharadananda ji
5. Swami Adhyatmananda ji
6. Swami Hari Narayanan ji
7. Swami Darsanananda ji
8. Swami Sachidananda Saraswathi ji
9. Swami Brahmapadananda ji
10. Brahmasri Akkiraman Kalidasan Bhattathirippad (Patron, Aluva Tantra Vidya Peethom,
President, Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam Sansthana)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Sri TP Senkumar (Ex-DGP)
2. Rtd. Justice Sri M Ramachandran (Rtd. High Court Judge)
3. Sri CV Ananda Bose (IAS)
4. Dr Sri Ravindran (IAS)
5. Sri PP Mukundan (Ex BJP Organising Secretary, South India)
6. Sri KG Venugopal (General Secretary, Bhaskar Rao Smarak Samithi)
7. Sri KR Nambiar (Adhyatmika Prabhashak & Ex-President, Chinmaya Mission)
8. Prof. Dr. Sri K Jayaprasad (Former PVC, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod)
9. Adv. Sri Jayasooryan (Chairman, WinWorld Foundation)
10. Sri NP Rajeev (Vice Chairman, National Innovative Foundation of India)
11. Adv. Sri Govind K Bharathan (Senior Central Govt. Standing Council)
12. Sri K Raman Pillai (Vidyadhiraja Vidya Samajam President, BJP Ex-President)
13. Sri EN Nandakumar (Member, National Book Trust of India & Director, Kurukshetra
Publications)
14. Adv. Sri KG Muraleedharan Unnithan
15. Sri GK Suresh Babu (Chief Editor, Janam TV)
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16. Sri RV Babu (General Secretary, Hindu Aikya Vedi)

17. Sri NS Ram Mohan (Secretary, Agastya Ashram, Kureekkad)
18. Sri Shabu Prasad (Prop. Veda Books, Calicut)
19. Adv. Sri Sanku T Das
20. Sri Gopal (President, Hindu Dharma Parishad)
21. Sri Raveesha Tanthri (Kuntar, Kasaragod)
22. Smt. Jayasree Nair (NRI)
23. Sri Roshan (NRI)
24. Sri S Padmabhooshan (HEF State General Secretary)
25. Sri C G Rajagopal (BJP Central Zone Secretary)
26. Sri Ranjit Karthikeyan (CA)
27. Sri Baskaran Nair, Manjeri (Patron, Global Nair Seva Samajam)
28. Sri Krishna Kumar ji (Software Professional, Trivandrum)
29. Adv. Sri Manoranjan (Adv., High Court of Kerala)
30. Satheesh Kumar Deepak (Consultant - IT)
31. Sri C P Sugathan (General Secretary, Hindu Parliament)

CHIEF PATRON
1. Dr. Sri S K Narayanan (Founder Chairman of Sanathana Dharma Foundation. Founder
Chairman of People Forum of India, Chief Patron of Sri Raghavapuram Sabhayogam,
Chief Patron of Rameswaram Sethupathy Mannar Memorial)

PATRONS
1. Sri Shyam Bhat (Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, President of “Shambavi Family Trust
Edakkana”, President of Chaithanya Vidyalaya Kasaragod and Patron of Jagadguru Shree
Nithyananda Mahapeetam Charitable Trust, Kondevoor, Uppala).
2. Sri RG Ramesh (Chairman, RG Group)
3. Sri CS Muraleedharan (Trustee, Sree Ramakrishna Sevashramam, Kaloor)
4. Sri Murukanandan (Retd. FACT Employee, Tripunithura)
5. Sri Vidyasagar (Businessman)
6. Sri Rajasekharan (NRI)
7. Sri Nandan (Ex-NRI)

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