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Arsha Vidya Research & Publication Trust

Preserving a Living Tradition.
Sharing Timeless Wisdom.

The authoritative source for the teachings of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati

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Arsha Vidya Research and Publication Trust

About the Trust

The Arsha Vidya Research and Publication Trust (AVR&PT) is a registered non-profit charitable organisation, established on 21 February 2005. Our office is located at Srinidhi Apartments, 32/4 Desika Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

Founded to honour and preserve the teachings of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, AVR&PT was entrusted by Swamiji himself with the responsibility of preserving, editing, publishing, and disseminating his writings, lectures, and recorded teachings.

"Vedanta is neither a theory nor a practise.
It is a means of knowledge to know just the truth about you."
- Swami Dayananda Saraswati
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Teacher of Teachers

Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

AVR&PT transcribes, edits, collates, and publishes Swamiji’s teachings, lectures, and writings with one clear purpose: to make the vision of the traditional spiritual texts and scriptures available through high-quality print and publishing media, at prices accessible to sincere seekers.

Beyond publishing, the Trust is committed to building and preserving an archive and library that protects this teaching tradition for generations to come. Today, the Trust houses master transcripts drawn from over 5,736 hours of recorded teachings — a remarkable and irreplaceable repository of Advaita Vedanta.

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Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati

The Teacher

Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Swami Dayananda Saraswati is a traditional teacher of Vedanta. His teachings reveal the most profound truths of the scriptures — rooted in the richness of tradition, yet strikingly immediate in their presentation.

What sets Swamiji apart is his rare ability to communicate with total clarity. His impeccable logic, brilliant analysis, erudition, precise use of language, and childlike sense of humour enabled him to unfold the vision of Advaita Vedanta with exceptional depth and accessibility, holding his worldwide audiences spellbound.

Ignorance of one's true nature is the cause of all sorrow. There is no 'becoming' free or liberated. One is already free, but ignorant of it.

Swamiji personally reviewed and edited the publications brought out by AVR&PT, ensuring that the vision of Vedanta was communicated with the clarity and precision it deserves.

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Gurukulam Campus — Teaching Session

Arsha Vidya

The Teaching Tradition

To preserve and nurture the tradition of Vedantic learning and teaching, Swamiji established residential centres of learning — Arsha Vidya Gurukulams — offering both long-term and short-term programmes of study.

AnaikattiTamil Nadu/India
RishikeshUttarakhand/India
SaylorsburgNew Jersey/USA
NagpurMaharashtra/India

The flagship three-year residential course offers an in-depth study of the major Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmasutra, and Prakaranas — alongside Sanskrit grammar and supporting subjects.

Shorter camps, ranging from two weeks to three months, allowed students to study complete texts in focused immersion. Through these programmes, Swamiji trained over 300 disciples, many of whom continue to carry the teaching tradition forward across the world.

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AVR&PT Book Covers — A Library of Living Knowledge

Our Publications

A Library of Living Knowledge

AVR&PT has published close to 100 titles, with many more in progress. Each title is carefully transcribed, edited, and produced to faithfully reflect Swamiji’s teachings, making the wisdom of Advaita Vedanta accessible to readers across the world.

  • Public Talks
  • Moments with Oneself
  • Exploring Vedanta
  • Sanskrit Texts Translated
  • Meditation
  • Stotra
  • Essays
  • Prakarana Grantha
  • Upanisad Series
  • Bhagavad Gita Series
  • Brahma Sutra
  • Other orks
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Trust & Management

Board & Management

Board of Trustees

Pujya Swami Dayananda SaraswatiFounder Trustee
Smt. Sheela BalajiManaging Trustee
Swami Sakshatkrtananda SaraswatiTrustee
Smt. Sunita SantaramTrustee

Management

Swami Ramesvarananda SaraswatiPurvashram name: V. Ramanathan Marketing  ·  +91 9500777910
ShankarManager Accounts/Sales  ·  +91 98405 99620
Anbu MadhavanAsst. Manager
Kayesh (Christoph RS)Head, Archive & Digital Division  ·  +91 93855 36430

Support Our Work

AVR&PT is sustained through the generosity of sponsors and the sale of books and digital media. Your support helps preserve and share this living tradition for future generations.

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