About Vyakta – School of Vedanta & Emotional Wisdom
Vyakta means that which has become manifest – expressed, visible – what has blossomed from its potential state.
With the blessings of Swami Sakshatkrtanandaji and under the guidance of Swamini Chidekarasanandaji and Acharya Andre, Vyakta – School of Vedanta & Emotional Wisdom was founded in 2025 as the first online school of Advaita Vedanta in Mauritius, dedicated to teaching both Vedanta and Emotional Wisdom, and drawing from the living lineages of Swami Dayananda (Arsha Vidya tradition) and Swami Chinmayananda (Chinmaya Mission).
Vyakta offers a space for those interested to explore self-knowledge, emotional wisdom, and inner clarity through authentic teachings adapted for contemporary life.
All classes are conducted live on Zoom and are later uploaded to YouTube for students’ convenience. Learners from all backgrounds are welcome to attend. Students may connect with the teachers via email or WhatsApp.
From time to time, members can attend classes in person and meet the teachers face to face.
About The Teachers – Andre
Andre Vas offers a teaching perspective deeply grounded in the realities of modern life. For over 15 years, he navigated the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship, building successful ventures in wholesale retail, internet hosting, and automotive performance. He understands the stress of payroll, the weight of high-stakes negotiations, and the sleepless nights that come with heavy responsibility.
Despite achieving the financial security he had always chased, Andre found that external milestones didn't silence his internal restlessness. A pivotal journey to Arunachala and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi exposed the limitations of worldly achievement and sparked a profound shift in direction. Realizing that professional success hadn't led to personal freedom, he turned his focus inward with the same intensity he once applied to business.
This led to years of rigorous, formal study in Sanskrit at the Australian National University and deep training in the Advaita Vedanta tradition through the Chinmaya International Foundation and the Arsha Vidya lineage (Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
Now teaching full-time, Andre strips away the mysticism often associated with spirituality. He combines his analytical mind – fueled by a passion for metaphysics and programming – with ancient wisdom, making the Bhagavad Gita deeply relatable for those balancing careers, families, and the search for genuine peace.
About The Teachers – Tina
Early in my educational and professional life, I built a highly successful career and achieved significant financial success. I hold a PhD in Biotechnology and worked for several years in senior operational and leadership roles within the world-leading global beverage and brewing industry. Yet despite these outward accomplishments, there was an inner sense that something was missing.
Alongside the achievements, there was a persistent feeling of emptiness – a longing for meaning, peace, and inner fulfillment. Questions such as “Life must have a deeper meaning,” and “Why does one suffer?” would arise again and again. In spite of success, recognition, and material comfort, I could not experience the contentment and peace I was seeking. This desire to understand suffering and find freedom from it marked the beginning of my spiritual journey.
I was born into a family already connected to the teachings of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Advaita Vedanta, and I was introduced to Vedanta at a young age. From early on, I felt drawn to spirituality and religion. While living abroad, I was also exposed to Buddhism and Islam, and I developed a deep interest in counseling, psychology, and Alcoholics Anonymous – a movement referenced by Pujya Swamiji – which I studied for several years.
Over time, my interest in studying Vedanta grew increasingly intense. I felt drawn to the Bhagavad Gita, yet I was unsure how or where to begin. A significant inner shift occurred when Swami Sakshatkrtananda Saraswati, the Chief Acharya of Swami Dayananda Ashram in Rishikesh, visited Mauritius. That meeting helped me understand the importance of a Guru – a teacher – and the need to honor the traditional methodology of learning. It was then that a burning desire for learning truly arose.
Under his guidance, I became a student of Swamini Chidekarasanandaji. What began as structured study soon unfolded into a sustained process of self-inquiry. I spent six uninterrupted months under her guidance, immersed not only in scriptural study but also in observing and understanding my own patterns of thought, emotional life, and relationship with the world.
During this period, I completed an intensive six-month course on the Bhagavad Gita, which became a living text for me – not merely something to be understood intellectually, but something to be reflected upon, contemplated, and lived.
As my understanding matured, I felt a quiet yet steady call to go further. This led me to study with Swami Tadatmanandaji, with whom I undertook a more focused and rigorous exploration of the Upanishads. Through this traditional unfolding of Advaita Vedanta, the Upanishads became a profound mirror through which I could recognize the truth of who I am beyond roles, identities, and limitations.
Since then, I have continued my learning under three teachers within the Vedantic tradition, each contributing uniquely to my clarity, discernment, and inner growth.
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