Swa-Avalokanam | स्व-अवलोकनम् |

by | Aug 26, 2026

We all wish to be happy and satisfied with our lives. In that pursuit, we try to find people, situations and objects that can provide us with that satisfaction. In actuality, Bhagavad Gita explains to us that our self is eternally blissful, and knowledge of who we truly are is the path to experiencing freedom and satisfaction in our lives. Using this principle as foundation, Chirantana offers techniques to learn these principles and apply them into our daily lives.

About Swa-Avalokanam

Swa-Avalokanam is a set of modules designed to encourage self awareness and self control based on the principles of Bhagavad Geeta. It involves learning the shlokas; practicing the shlokas everyday and finding simple solutions to conflicting situations along with researching the principles and meaning behind Bhagavad Geeta shlokas. It has four major programmes – Nitya Parayanam, Learn to Chant, Swadhyaya Yagna and Gita Jeevanam.

Swa-Avalokanam Programmes

Nitya Parayanam

This is a 30-40 minute online gathering of 35-60 families from Monday to Saturday. It symbolises the unity and bond within the Chirantana Kutumba. During this session, shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita are chanted for 15 minutes. Chanting not only fosters a sense of confidence in our children but also cultivates commitment among everyone.

Following the Parayanam, we have organised many sessions called Frankest Few Minutes for our children, which helps them think about their own thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches them self-management skills. On some days we are graced by the wisdom of our RamaDhootha, Hanuma, who provides valuable advice and solutions for the various challenges we encounter in our daily lives and are joined by HanumaDhoothas (our own children) who share their experiences and how they got through challenges. On other days, we read stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata and utilise them as case studies for understanding our daily lives. Every Wednesday and Thursday, Swami Samarpanananda teaches us Pranayama techniques to regulate our breathing and develop focus.

We conclude our sessions by chanting Rama Nama for 18 times. Japa is enthusiastically lead by one family everyday.

AgeOpen to all
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Learn to Chant

Learn to Chant takes place every Sunday. This session is where new shlokas are learnt. Learning new shlokas increases grasping ability, focus and improves concentration. Understanding that one is capable of learning something new helps us gain newfound confidence and raises our self-esteem. There are two separate classes:

11 a.m to 12 p.m – Batch wise Lalita Sahasranama/ Vishnu Sahasranama

4 p.m to 5 p.m – Bhagavad Geeta

AgeOpen to all
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Swadhyaya Yagna
This is an initiative to help adults and children study our Shastras with a focus on their appliation.

For adults, sessions on Introduction to Vedanta, Bhagavad Geeta with Bhashya and lessons to be learnt from these texts for parenting, stress management and self improvement are conducted.

For children, a programme called Artham Jaanemahe is organised where the meanings of the shlokas from Bhagavad Gita along with topics such as are taught, with a focus on self improvement. They are given an opportunity to understand what the shlokas say, in context of their day to day actions, how to be proud of the right actions and how to rectify mistakes.

AgeAdults: 25+ years and Children: 10 to 16 years
To enroll+91 93437 18383 (enrollments are currently closed)
Gita Jeevanam
Gita Jeevanam is a 3-year course which seeks to bring our children closer to our Samskruti, Samskara and Samaja. It is founded on using principles and anecdotes from Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata and Ramayana to provide a space where they discover and identify their strengths and imperfections. As they work towards their shortcomings, they are exposed to both the internal and external world they are a part of. This offers insights into the broader world, fostering a better awareness of their surroundings. This holistic approach not only provides a robust support system but also empowers them to navigate life’s challenges independently. It also helps them gain an emotional balance, guiding them to find authentic solutions and cultivating a connection to their roots while understanding their importance.

AgeChildren: 10 to 16 years and their families
To enroll (Enrollments open for Cohort 2!)+91 93437 18383