Overview of Hamsa Upanishad
The "Hamsa Upanishad" is one of the minor Upanishads attached to the Shukla Yajurveda and is deeply embedded in the Vedantic philosophy that deals with the ultimate realization of the self. It is specifically focused on Hamsavidya, an advanced meditation technique involving the mystical syllable "Hamsa."
Hamsavidya: The Upanishad centers around the doctrine of Hamsavidya, which is a meditative discipline focusing on the mantra "Hamsa." This mantra is a combination of two sounds: "Ham" and "Sa," symbolizing the individual soul (jiva) and the supreme soul (Paramatma), respectively. The repetition of this mantra and its internalization are taught as methods to realize the unity between the jiva and the Paramatma.
What you’ll learn
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The course explores Hamsavidya — the contemplative practice of Hamsa and the unity of Jiva & Paramatma.
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In five sessions, all the 34 verses shall be covered.
Learn More about the Upanishad
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Course Details
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5 lectures of 7.5 hours in total with detailed textual explanation of all the mantras
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Complete chanting
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Scripts of the Upanishad in Sanskrit, English, Kannada, Tamil , Telegu & Malayalam
Course Schedule
Date:
21 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Time:
8:15 PM – 9:45 PM IST
Days:
Monday and Wednesday | 5 Sessions
Online | Recordings will be shared
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Course Benefits
The primary objective of studying the Hamsa Upanishad is to achieve Moksha (final liberation) by realizing the absolute oneness between the Jiva (the individual soul, symbolized as the Hamsa or swan) and Brahman (the Supreme Reality or Paramahamsa).
Chantings
Course Conducted by
Dr. Vishwanath M V
Adjunct Professor -
Department of Heritage Science and Technology, IIT - Hyderabad, IKS Scholar and Researcher