Jiva Institute of Vedic Studies
Authentic Bhakti Yoga
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji’s teachings are rooted in over 25 years of study from realized teachers in tradition. Through Jiva Institute, he offers clear, structured guidance for everyone interested in learning. Established in a wide scriptural canon, Babaji has a holistic understanding that helps you deepening your spiritual journey.
Rooted in Scripture, Guided By Babaji's Wisdom and Experience
Babaji – Saint and Scholar
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji is a renowned scholar and spiritual leader known for his deep insights and humorous delivery. After earning a degree from IIT and working as an engineer in the USA, he returned to India in 1983 to study Vedic scriptures in Vrindavan. Today, he shares authentic wisdom with seekers worldwide.
Welcome to Jiva Institute
Nestled in the sacred land of Vrindavan, Jiva Institute offers a unique space to explore the profound wisdom of the Vedic tradition. Through scholarly learning and authentic spiritual practices, students experience true inner transformation.
Bhakti Yoga
“All the spiritual paths can be divided into two groups. The path based on head and the path based on heart. Bhakti yoga is the path of the heart. It is the process of practicing love for God and His creation, which includes human beings, animals and nature.” – Babaji
Current Live Classes
Bhagavad-gītā and Our Life
Live Sundays 10:30 am IST
In this highly practical class, Babaji focuses on the practical and psychological lessons taught in Bhagavad Gītā. The class is in Hindi with live translations into English & Spanish on Zoom and live in the Bhāgavata-nivāsa āśrama.
Watch Recordings in Hindi
Watch Recordings in English
Listen on Spotify in Hindi
Vedic Psychology Study Group
Live Saturdays 6:30 pm IST (9 am EST)
Crack the code of human behavior. Experience Dr. Joshika’s dynamic teachings as she brings Vedic wisdom to life. Through engaging exercises and deep insights, gain practical tools to transform your mind, relationships, and life—starting today!
“Vedic Psychology reveals the root causes of struggles, helping you gain clarity and deeper self-awareness for true transformation”
Hindi Foundations in 24h
Live Mon, Fri 2:00 pm IST
Mormukut Anuragi teachers Hindi for daily conversations and grammar for reading and writing. Scholarly learning made fun with communication skills workshops and specifically designed tasks to expedite learning and build interest.
Bhagavad-gītā and Our Life
Live Sundays 10:30 pm IST
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam
Live Mon-Fri 8:00 pm IST (10:30 am EST)
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Gopāla-campū
Live Sat 8:00 pm IST (10:30 am EST)
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Nyāya-siddhānta-muktāvalī
Live Mo, Wed, Fri, 12:00 am IST
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Bhaṭṭi-kāvya
Live Tue, Thu 9:00 pm IST (11:30 EDT)
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Caitanya-caritāmṛta
Live Sundays 8:00 pm IST (10:30 EDT)
Krishnasharana Dasa Babaji
Vedic Psychology Book Club
Live Thursdays 6:30 pm IST (9 am EST)
Dr. Joshika Richmond
Conscious Communication
Live Fridays 6:30 pm IST (9 am EST)
Dr. Joshika Richmond
Vedic Psychology Study Group
Live Saturdays 6:00 pm IST (8:30 am EST)
Dr. Joshika Richmond
Insights
A treasure trove of knowledge awaits seekers and scholars alike
Tilaka
Question: The tilaka that Vaiṣṇavas wear represents Kṛṣṇa or Viṣṇu’s lotus feet. Why does the Lord Himself wear it? Answer:.
What about Inter-caste Marriage?
Question: What have our śāstras and ācāryas said about inter-caste marriage? Can we perform inter-caste marriage? Answer: First of all,.
Eternality of Mathura and Vrindavan
Question: Why do Mathurā and Vṛndāvana change with the seasons if they are eternal? If “eternal” means no change, then.
Free Foundational Classes
Get the essence of Babaji’s teachings
Babaji explains that the biggest attraction for human beings is love, but love is something which is most misunderstood. Listen to Babaji explain the beauty of love and talking about Vrindavan where Sri Krishna, the God of love, performed His most wonderful activities.
“Spiritual practitioners rarely experience the promised benefits – because they either don’t study śāstra or don’t study śāstra in the way that śāstra prescribes”. Babaji explains how correct knowledge inspires good desires which cause good actions which reap good results. He shows how modern education is incomplete because scholars are not satisfied with their knowledge because they have not studied that by knowing which everything becomes known.
What is the purpose of having a guru? Why is a guru necessary to learn spiritual topics? Is guru a human or God or both? Why and how does the guru take away the sins of the disciple? How can we ensure that we absorb the guru’s teachings? How to determine if a guru-paramparā is pure and unbroken?
Listen to Babaji’s answers to these important questions!
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Indeed for a patient it is more crucial to know what is prohibited than what is prescribed because if he eats the prohibited item that may end his life. Similarly, it is more important to know the offenses than the limbs of bhakti, because an offense can bring an end to devotional life.