Meet Our Scholars
Authentic. Rooted. Uncompromised
The knowledge was never lost. It was buried.
Meet our scholars who have spent lifetimes digging it back out. Rooted in the Vedas, Itihasa, and Puranas, they restore the depth of a civilization that colonial narratives spent centuries trying to erase. Grounded in Archaeology, Art, and Aesthetics, they give form and evidence to a past that was always far greater than we were told.
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For the seeker working on themselves from the inside out, our guides bring the embodied sciences of Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Breathwork, and Meditation, returning the body and mind to a state of alignment that no modern wellness trend invented.
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And for those ready to go deeper still, our lineage holders carry the most protected transmissions of all. The living wisdom of Sri Vidya and Tantric practices, passed down not through textbooks but through direct initiation, disciplined sadhana, and embodied experience.
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These are not armchair theorists. They are practitioners, researchers, lineage holders, and truth carriers. Unfiltered. Uncompromised. Unapologetically alive to the wisdom they serve.
Arjun Bharadwaj - Author | Researcher | Comparative Aesthetics | Classical Literature & Arts
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Arjun Bharadwaj is an engineer turned classical scholar, fluent in Sanskrit, Kannada, English, German, and Greek. He holds a B.Tech from NITK Surathkal and an MS in Robotics from ETH Zurich, and studied Classical Greek at the University of Zurich.
A co-founder of Praharsha Publications and contributing editor of Prekshaa and , Arjun researches the comparative aesthetics of classical Greek and Indian arts and literature. He has authored 50+ research articles, co-written and translated several books including The Essential Ramayana, The Essential Mahabharata, Indian Perspective of Truth and Beauty in Homer's Epics, and S L Bhyrappa's novels Yaana and Niraakarana into English and German.
His teaching spans the Natyashastra, Arthashastra, Puranas, Sanskrit literature, and Temple Art, Architecture, and Iconography. A Carnatic flautist and poet, Arjun also composes lyrics for dance, music, and theatrical productions.
Sree Amrutha Varshinee Vidya Peetam is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the principles of Sanatana Dharma and preserving the Vedic heritage of Bharat.
Founded by Sree Veda Vidhyamba Maha Saraswati, fondly called as Geetha Amma, is a revered Sree Vidya Guru. The organization focuses on spiritual education and enlightenment.
Geetha Amma guides seekers through Vedic chanting and grants Sree Vidya deeksha, fostering a deeper connection to the path of self-realization. This initiative embodies the timeless wisdom of Sanatana Dharma, nurturing spiritual growth and transformation
Guru Karthik Raghunandan, also known as Guru Swaprakashananda Natha, is a 35-year-old scientist and spiritual guide dedicated to deepening and sharing the transformative power of Sri Lalitha devotion. Through his unique integration of scientific insight and sacred tradition, he inspires seekers to root themselves in profound spiritual practice and live with purpose.
In the year 2016, he received Sri Vidya Deeksha from Sri Sri Bharadwaja Swamiji of Yogamaya Bhuvaneshwari Peetha. Since then, he has undertaken profound spiritual practices and has been actively spreading the sacred knowledge he received through his Guru lineage to seekers everywhere.
In 2018, following the divine command of the Divine Mother, he consecrated the idol of Sri Rajarajeshwari Amma, which was given to him by his Guru, in his own residence. Since then, he has been devoted to the worship of the Divine Mother and to spreading spiritual wisdom in many places.
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Hema Venkatachalam: Corporate Professional | Teacher & Spiritual Guide
Hema Venkatachalam walks two worlds with quiet grace: the structured world of corporate life, and the boundless, transformative realm of the Divine Mother, Maa Lalitha Tripura Sundari.
What began as an intrigue deepened into an all-consuming journey of devotion. The more she sought to understand the Mother's nature, form, and supremacy, the more she realised that Maa Lalitha transcends the reach of mind and intellect entirely.
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​Today, moved entirely by grace, Hema shares what she has received. She guides sincere aspirants through the sacred texts and stotras that have shaped her own path: Lalitha Sahasranama, Lalitha Trishati, Soundarya Lahari, Durga Saptashati, Narayaneeyam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Sundarakhandam, and short sloka classes: not as a teacher seeking students, but as a devotee who passes the lamp forward, only as far as the Mother's grace illuminates the way.
Anusha Suresh - Somatic Embodiment Therapist | Breathwork Facilitator | Love, Sex & Relationship Coach
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Anusha holds a Master's in Life Sciences and began her career as a Biology lecturer. Her work integrates nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, breathwork, intimacy coaching, and archetypal frameworks, grounded in radical acceptance, emotional safety, and unconditional love.
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With 350+ one-on-one clients and 500+ group experiences, her containers are known for building lasting internal regulation, resilience, and self-leadership. Her offerings include the Thrive in Three coaching container, Navaratri Sadhana immersions, and breathwork retreats.
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Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and sought after by private clients, couples, and media platforms worldwide.
Dr. Manoj Gundanna - An archaeologist specializing in temple architecture, Dr. Gundanna holds MA and PhD degrees in Ancient History and Archaeology from the University of Mysore.
His research bridges traditional agamas and vastugranthas with sculptural and iconographic studies rooted in Sanskrit texts. He has presented over 50 research papers in English and Kannada, and has lectured widely on Archaeology, Music, and Mythology, both in India and abroad.
His acclaimed book, “Devalaya Vastu Vignana”, is now a go-to reference for postgraduate students of History and Archaeology.
Dr. Arathi V B - Founder & Chairperson, Vibhu Academy Sanskrit Scholar | Indologist | Behavioural Trainer | Artist
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Dr. Arathi holds a PhD in Sanskritam, an M.Music degree, and training in Lay Counselling. She has taught Sanskrit and Aesthetics at VVS, NMKRV, and Jain University, and specialises in Indian Concepts of Management, Culture, Aesthetics, and Philosophy.
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With 100+ corporate and institutional workshops delivered across India, she is a sought-after resource person for Kannada Radio and TV, a published columnist, and a presenter at state and national research conferences. A multi-faceted artist, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and painter.
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A philanthropist at heart, Dr. Arathi is a lay counsellor actively associated with several NGOs and a recipient of honours both within and outside India.
Sri Hari Ravikumar is an author, translator, designer, pedagogue, and violinist based in Bengaluru, India. He is the cofounder of Praharsha Publications.
He has (co-)written and (co-)edited close to sixty books primarily related to Indian culture and heritage. He serves on the editorial board of Rashtrotthana Sahitya and on the advisory boards of Abhinava Dance Company and Pramiti.