[Advaita-l] An Advaita study companion prototype

[Ganesh Chandar]

Dear all, Namaste.

I have significantly improved the prototype:https://rgckd.github.io/advaita/


- Simplified the menus
- Introduced 3 levels of seekers and content customized for them
- Ability to upload our own PDF and video links and take notes as we view
them
- Ability to share notes with others to solicit their inputs/views
- and more..

This is just a trial/experiment. The app is mostly a simulation of how the
real app would look and work like.

*Question is*: Would you use this app in your journey as a seeker of truth?
If yes, anything that would make it easier to start? If not (for using the
app), what'd be the main reason for not using this (or such an) app?

Thanks
Ganesh

On Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM Balagopal Ramakrishnan via Advaita-l <
advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:

> Very encouraging and looks pretty good Ganesh Ji 👍. Great contribution
> 👋🙏
> Regards
> Balagopal
>
>
> On Thu, 19 Mar, 2026, 21:40 Ganesh Chandar via Advaita-l, <
> advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:
>
> > Very interesting topic. If used well, AI can help bridge language
> barriers
> > and significantly speed up learning. I’d like to listen in, if that’s
> > possible.
> >
> > Building tools like this does require some training, but overall it’s a
> > relatively solvable problem. Initiatives like the one you’re planning can
> > empower seekers to do much of the heavy lifting themselves.
> >
> > Ensuring the sanctity and integrity of the content, however, is a more
> > complex challenge. This is where human involvement—both seekers and
> > vidwans—becomes essential for curation and clarification. Continued
> > guidance for seekers, perhaps through discussion groups or similar
> forums,
> > also feels important.
> >
> > If you have any feedback/guidance on the prototype, that would be great.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:09 PM Sundar Rajan via Advaita-l <
> > advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Namaskar,
> > >
> > > I am working on this subject for a talk at Indica Advaita academy (not
> > > scheduled yet):
> > >
> > > Topic:
> > > AI-सङ्गत्वे सत्सङ्गत्वम् (AI-Saṅgatve Sat-Saṅgatvam)
> > > Essential AI for your SatSang, Sādhana and Vedantic Vichara
> > >
> > >
> > > Talk Description :
> > > This session explores how Artificial Intelligence can evolve from a
> > simple
> > > productivity tool into a powerful ally for spiritual inquiry (Vichara)
> > and
> > > practice (Sādhana). We will begin with essential accessibility: showing
> > how
> > > tools like searchable video transcripts and instant multilingual
> > > translations allow seekers to navigate complex talks at their own pace,
> > > breaking down language barriers across English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,
> > and
> > > Hindi. We will also look at how converting text to audio and
> summarizing
> > > key concepts into clear infographics can make these teachings
> digestible
> > > for the modern student on the move.
> > >
> > > Moving deeper, the session shows how AI can be used as a Vedantic
> > research
> > > partner. Beginning with a student question, it demonstrates how AI can
> > > support scriptural inquiry and then extends into practical experiments
> > that
> > > help visualize abstract philosophical ideas—such as mapping modern
> > > meditation techniques onto the disciplined framework of Bhagavad Gītā
> > > Chapter 6. The session also explores how spiritual insights can be
> > examined
> > > by cross-referencing large scriptural collections, and how flashcards
> and
> > > quizzes can support structured learning. Finally, it demystifies “vibe
> > > coding,” showing that technical expertise is not required to build
> > simple,
> > > purpose-built spiritual tools, such as a random Gītā verse generator.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Mar 19, 2026, at 8:22 AM, Vikram Jagannathan via Advaita-l <
> > > advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Namaskaram Ganesh ji,
> > > >
> > > > This looks quite interesting. Will explore further. Thank you for
> > > sharing.
> > > >
> > > > prostrations,
> > > > Vikram
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 6:22 AM Ganesh Chandar via Advaita-l <
> > > >> advaita-l at lists.advaita-vedanta.org> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Dear all, Namaste. 🙏
> > > >>
> > > >> I have been working on an AI aided Advaita study companion content
> > > based on
> > > >> the discussions we have in this group.
> > > >>
> > > >> *The prototype is ready -->
> https://rgckd.github.io/advaita/#/landing
> > > >> <https://rgckd.github.io/advaita/#/landing>*
> > > >>
> > > >> I'm hoping this will both draw curious seekers to learn about
> Advaita,
> > > and
> > > >> help serious seekers to deepen their understanding.
> > > >>
> > > >> The companion tries to stay close to the advaita learning tradition:
> > > >>
> > > >> Traditional Practice
> > > >>
> > > >> adv.ai.ta Feature
> > > >>
> > > >> Shravana (listening)
> > > >>
> > > >> AI exploration, Study Maps, Texts and Videos
> > > >>
> > > >> Manana (reflection)
> > > >>
> > > >> Reflection diary, Discussion Groups
> > > >>
> > > >> Nididhyasana (contemplation)
> > > >>
> > > >> Deeper study with AI assistance and practice
> > > >>
> > > >> If there is interest, we can together build this out and make it
> > > available
> > > >> to seekers.
> > > >>
> > > >> Thanks
> > > >> Ganesh
> > > >>
> > > >> PS: The current content is drawn from our discussion group archive
> > > >> <https://lists.advaita-vedanta.org/archives/advaita-l/> and is all
> > > static.
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