Vedanta Institute (Madras)

Vedanta Institute (Madras) is a public charitable trust that is involved in spreading value based education designed and rendered by Swami Parthasarathy. The institute organises lecture series by Swamiji and Sunandaji annually and Gurupurnima Talks, retreats and Seminars conducted by Swamiji. All activities of the institute are run by alumni and volunteers. The center conducts weekly classes on Swamiji’s works on Vedanta and scriptural texts such as the Bhagavad Gita by the alumni of Vedanta Academy run by Swamiji.

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Swamy Parthasarathy

Swami Parthasarathy

A. Parthasarathy, popularly known as Swamiji, is a pre-eminent philosopher and founder of the Vedanta Academy.

He is acclaimed as the greatest living exponent of Vedanta, the ancient philosophy of India. In a life of selfless service over six decades, Swamiji’s exceptional contribution has been the translation of subtle philosophical themes into a practical technique of living. An exercise that has brought about mental solace and material prosperity in society.

Swamiji

Swamiji

In 1988, Swamiji founded the Vedanta Academy near Pune—a world centre for the study and practice of Vedanta.

With students from across the globe, the Academy trains individuals in discipline, clarity, and purpose, nurturing future torchbearers of this timeless wisdom.

Founder

Swamiji’s pioneering research has shaped self-management programs for corporations worldwide, earning him recognition as a leading corporate guru.

For over 50 years, he has addressed top global forums, business schools, and organizations across the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Corporate Guru

Swamiji has authored 12 acclaimed books, including bestsellers like Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities, hailed as “The book of the planet.”

His Complete Works—a first by a living saint—offers timeless wisdom for seekers of all backgrounds to attain Enlightenment.

Author

For over six decades, Swamiji has travelled the world, sharing Vedanta’s wisdom with audiences across six continents.

His clear, practical discourses inspire transformation—offering tools to manage stress, sharpen intellect, and discover inner balance.

Speaker

Discover the philosopher, guide, and visionary behind Vedanta Academy.

Learn from Swamiji
About

Experience the journey and vision of Swamiji in this short film

Sunandaji

Sunandaji

Sunandaji, daughter-disciple of philosopher A. Parthasarathy, has been studying and practicing Vedanta under his guidance for over three decades. Her discourses focus on the application of the Bhagavad Gita in today’s world.

Her program, “Manual for Life”, is a discourse in English crafted for modern audiences. For the past twenty years, she has addressed diverse gatherings across four continents, earning acclaim for her clear and powerful presentation of ancient wisdom.

Sunandaji is a senior administrator and trustee of the Vedanta Cultural Foundation, a charitable trust recognised by the Government of India as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. The Foundation also established the Vedanta Academy near Mumbai, a unique residential institution for Vedanta education. She is also the Managing Trustee of Vedanta Institute Madras.

“All effort ought to be directed to seek and find the eternal truths of life.”

-Sunandaji

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Sunandaji: Daughter-disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy

Sunandaji Speaks

A collection of discourses where Sunandaji presents Vedanta with clarity, depth, and relevance to modern life.

The perfect marriage

The perfect marriage

You make your heaven or hell

You make your heaven or hell

Blaming the world won’t help you

Blaming the world won’t help you

Vedanta Institute (Madras) is a public charitable trust, established on 24th March 1985, exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
The Institute is involved in spreading value based education designed and rendered by Swami Parthasarathy.
All activities of the institute are run by alumni and volunteers.

Prominent educational institutions that our alumni have addressed include:
> Indian Institute of Technology
> Indian Institute of Management
> Ramachandra Medical College
> SRM
> MOP Vaishnav

Prominent organizations that our alumni have addressed include:
> Ashok Leyland
> Madras Management Association
> Sundaram Home Finance
> Andhra Chamber of Commerce
> Cognizant