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Tejgyan – the Philosophy
Tejgyan is the experiential wisdom that helps in harmonizing with our true nature—the Self—thereby restoring balance in all aspects of life. It provides fulfillment and helps undertake the journey towards self-realization—the very purpose of human life.
This is possible with Tejgyan simply because the experience of the ultimate truth is always available within us. The direct experience of this truth or self-realization is possible, provided the right method is known. Tejgyan is that method, that understanding.
Tej – beyond Duality
Tej is a new word coined by Sirshree to facilitate the right understanding of the transcendental truth. A gift to humanity, the word Tej signifies “beyond duality.” When the word ‘Tej’ or ‘Bright’ is prefixed to a word, it signifies the state beyond two polarities or opposites. For example, there is happiness and unhappiness. True bliss exists beyond happiness and unhappiness. This bliss can be called ‘Bright happiness’.
There is ignorance and knowledge. Bright wisdom is the understanding beyond both ignorance and knowledge. It is the existential experience, which is beyond duality, beyond opposites. To express this, Sirshree has coined a new term called ‘Knowlerience’ (Knowledge through experience) to point to that understanding which can only be known through non-conceptual experience.
Understanding Tejgyan results in leading a perfectly integrated life. Tejgyan is that state of wisdom from where nothing is concealed, everything can be seen clearly.
True spirituality is neither an escape nor a refuge. It is that which liberates us from the tendency to escape and the need for refuge. Many seekers of truth report that they have an apprehension about their quest for truth: “Am I really on the right path?” They feel a sense of discontent within; something that says, “The path that I’ve chosen isn’t complete; there must be something more to it…”
Sometimes one thinks, “Is it necessary to take so much effort, put the body through so much pain and penance? Isn’t there someone somewhere who can answer all my questions? Something is wrong in all this… somewhere there is a missing link.”
The answer to all these doubts and questions is Tejgyan—the truth that can only be experienced. And the missing link is that of understanding. True understanding leads to the experience of Truth at the experiential level. You may call it Self-realization, or Enlightenment, or God-realization.
Tejgyan is the direct path to Self-realization that works in today’s times. Tejgyan is that method, that understanding, which can be obtained by listening systematically to the Truth and applying the knowledge in day-to-day life.
About the Foundation
Tejgyan Foundation (TGF) was established with the mission of creating a highly evolved society through all-round development of every individual that transforms every facet of his or her life.
The motto of Tejgyan Foundation is ‘Happy Thoughts’. This motto was chosen since ‘Happy Thoughts’ is the thought of Self-realization, the thought that motivate one to get rid of all other thoughts and dwell in pure consciousness. A ‘Happy Thought’ does not merely signify positive thinking. It is the thought which helps us to achieve liberation from all other thoughts. A Happy Thought is the purest of human desires to be liberated from all desires.
TGF is largely a volunteer-driven organization. The Foundation has more than 20,000 self-driven volunteers. People from all walks of life, such as doctors, scientists, educationists, businessmen, senior citizens, and housewives happily contribute towards the Foundation’s mission. The Foundation also has Coaches with extensive corporate and international experience. With the motto of spreading ‘Happy Thoughts’, the Foundation has published more than 300 books and on various topics from self-help to self- realization based on the teachings of Sirshree.
The Foundation has more than 450 centers across India and presence in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
The Foundation undertakes projects for self-development catering to various audiences such as the children, school students, the youth, women, senior citizens, teachers, doctors, police force and prisoners. TGF programs are tailored to address the specific needs for these varied audiences.
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The System for Wisdom
There are many paths to attain the truth — Japa (chanting), Tapa (penance), Tantra, Mantra, Karma, Dharma (right living), Bhakti (devotion), Dhyana (meditation), etc. The destination of all these paths is the same — experiencing the Final Truth. The common thread in all these paths that lead to experiencing the final truth is “understanding”. At the end of all these paths, the ‘understanding’ that arises is the same. This ‘final wisdom’ or understanding is Tejgyan.
Attaining this understanding is the key and can be attained by listening. Listening is the preferred path of the masters to transfer wisdom. Listening is the only effortless effort a seeker needs to make. Tejgyan is the path of listening and understanding, understanding by listening to the truth.
Sirshree designed a unique system called the System for Wisdom to impart Tejgyan. This system has been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 certification. This System for Wisdom ensures that through various levels, seekers progress from lower awareness to higher awareness and deeper understanding. At every level, your understanding is enhanced, and your limiting beliefs drop off.
The philosophy of Tej Gyan Foundation is: “Everything is a game of beliefs. Understanding is the whole thing.” The experience of Self (truth) is always available. However, beliefs such as ‘I am this body’ have clouded the mind, denying access to the ever-available experience of the truth. Beliefs can be dissolved by gaining the right understanding.
The Foundation has more than 450 centers across India and presence in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
The Foundation undertakes projects for self-development catering to various audiences such as the children, school students, the youth, women, senior citizens, teachers, doctors, police force and prisoners. TGF programs are tailored to address the specific needs for these varied audiences.
As we attain deeper understanding and get rid of our beliefs, we realize that the world is our practice ground. We will then embrace this playground, rather than relinquish it.
The System of Wisdom comprises a three-step process:
- Listening to the Truth breaks false beliefs
- Contemplating on the Truth leads to understanding
- Application of the Truth leads to conviction
The Mission
The mission of the Tej Gyan Foundation is to create a highly evolved society:
- A society where individuals give top priority to self-realization and accessing consciousness first.
- A society where businesses exist as an expression of Self.
- A society where the key department in every government is the ministry of higher consciousness.
- A society where all nationalities, races and religions co-exist happily and resolve their differences through dialogue and vision.
We all know that peace is our natural state and can be easily accessed. But ignorance shrouds peace to such an extent that only symptoms of the absence of peace can be noticed. When the veils of ignorance are removed, we realize that we are not supposed to be peaceful; rather, our essence is peace. When we feel this peace within, it automatically expands and transforms our world, leading to World Peace.
The more we are established in peace, more is the love that flows for others because in the experience of oneness, we realize that there is no other. This love is true love which is unconditional and boundless. The more we operate from this natural state, our sensitivity keeps rising and so does our understanding. By reminding ourselves and by accessing the peaceful natural state within, we attain supreme consciousness. We attain the final truth – also called self-realization. Further, we can stabilize in the experience of self- realization.
Hence when everyone accesses and operates from this peaceful natural state, a highly evolved society also called can be formed.
With this, we can realize limitless potential to create and transform this world into a society where:
- Importance is given to the common thread of consciousness in all religions rather than sectarian beliefs and myths of religions.
- Where movies and media promote happiness, non-violence, and love.
- Where natural differences in men and women are cherished and each take on their unique roles.
- Children are taught how to access the peace within.
- Youth are taught how to fortify their character with kindness and compassion.
Such a society is possible if the unshaken flame of peace within us (and within which we exist) is accessed.
The glue that binds such a society is already there. It is the glue of higher consciousness that binds members of such a highly evolved society in oneness.
TGF creates a highly evolved society through:
- Tejgyan Programs (Retreats, Courses, Podcasts)
- Tejgyan Products (Books, Online content)
- Tejgyan Projects (Value Education, Women Empowerment, Peace Initiatives)
Tejgyan Programs and Retreats
The System for Wisdom is designed to impart the Understanding through a step-by-step process, which takes the form of Retreats.
There are a people who feel disharmony; they are crying out for help, desperately trying to achieve some balance in an unpredictable life.
There are also others who are seeking answers to the meaning of life. They are feeling lost; they are searching for the true purpose of their life.
Then there are those who have achieved some measure of success but feel stuck on a plateau. They are seeking entry to the next level.
Then there are others who want a break from the routine and do something different apart from healing, fitness diets, and rituals.
- Tejgyan retreats help them extensively in harmonizing with their true nature, the Self.
- Tejgyan retreats assist them to find the real purpose of life and break out of the illusion.
- Tejgyan retreats guide them systematically to the next level using a System for Wisdom.
- Tejgyan retreats are a gateway for them to go beyond the mind and embark on a journey to the road less travelled – the road inward.
The Maha Aasmani Magic of Awakening retreat is the flagship retreat offered by Tej Gyan Foundation where participants gain access to the experience of the Self and learn to live in the present every moment. The teachings of the retreat are non-denominational (secular).
Participants in thisretreat are trained to gain access to the experience of the Self and learn to live in the present every moment. By imbibing this ageless wisdom, participants can:
- Live from pure and still presence allowing the natural qualities of consciousness, viz. peace, love, joy, compassion, abundance and creativity to manifest.
- Acquire simple tools to use in everyday life which help quieten the chattering mind, revealing your true nature.
- Get practical techniques to gain access to pure presence at will and connect to the source of all answers (the inner guru).
- Discover the missing links in the practices of meditation, action, wisdom and devotion.
- Understand the nature of your body- mind-mechanism to attain freedom from tendencies and patterns.
- Learn practical methods to shift from mind-centered living to consciousness- centered living.
Curriculum is also available for seekers who are keen to pursue the wisdom further towards stabilizing in the experience of Self and expressing the higher potential of the Self.
The retreat is held at the foundation’s MaNaN Ashram and also online.
Community-connect
Tejgyan Programs comprise various projects that are undertaken by the Foundation to elevate the level of consciousness among school students, youth, women, senior citizens, teachers, doctors, leaders, organizations, police force, prisoners, etc.
There’s no way to Happiness, Happiness itself is the way.
~ Sirshree
In today’s fast paced world, we face the challenge of balancing the various facets of life. We have to take care of our physical health, progress in our careers or professions, maintain harmony in our relationships, achieve financial stability, while being peaceful and content within.
This causes considerable stress that makes it difficult for us to cope with the onslaught of our emotions and reconcile with difficult situations at work and in our relationships. We seek practical answers to how we can find that elusive balance in our life.
We have read and even heard that the answers to such overwhelming challenges lies within us. But, how exactly can we find these answers and apply them in our daily life?
This is exactly where this 5-days program can help us. In this retreat, you will discover the password to a happy, stress-free, harmonious and successful life. You will learn:
• How to instantly shift from a stressful and troubled mindset into a peaceful and harmonious state of mind.
• Don’t just solve the toughest problems, but “dissolve” them by changing your perspective towards them.
• How to nurture and enjoy harmony and synergy in your relationships at home and at the workplace.
• How to live in the present by understanding the play of the mind and delving into meditation.
So look no further, the password to a life of love, joy, and peace that you rightfully deserve is just a password away! Register for this retreat and claim that password…
Do your thought often trouble you? Does overthinking make your life stressful? Does life at times feel out-of-control? Do you feel you’re not living to your fullest potential?
If your answer is Yes to any of these questions, then the ultimate practical remedy is here!
The Mini Dhyan Mandir is a meditation retreat organized by Tej Gyan Foundation every month, that offers a deep-dive into your inner being—the fountainhead of joy and peace.
A practical hands-on fully guided meditation retreat that helps you explore and learn:
• How to dissolve unwanted thoughts in everyday life
• Simple but powerful meditation techniques that helps you transcend the layers of limiting thoughts, emotions, and beliefs and tap reach the seat of bliss and peace within yourself
• Restore a fine balance and beauty in everyday life
• Unlock your hidden potential and tap into the source of creativity within you
• How to experience your true Self in deep meditation
Participate in this retreat to get that sublime experience of constant flow and connectedness with the source of life itself!
We all, as parents, would love to see our child grow up to be a happier, emotionally strong, and well-balanced individual. Wouldn’t you be delighted to see your child exude unbroken and immense self-confidence?
There are several challenges that teenagers face today, especially from digital media, that causes them to lose their focus and ability to concentrate. The inputs that they are exposed to also have the risk of causing emotional imbalance.
In these prevailing circumstances, wouldn’t it be a blessing if we could groom children to have a perfect balance of physical vitality, emotional stability, social harmony, and career focus?
Tej Gyan Foundation organizes a 3-day Retreat for young adults in the age group of 14 to 17 years. In this retreat, participants are imparted simple but highly effective techniques that equip them to confidently thrive amidst life’s challenges and achieve sustainable success.
This retreat can help them:
• Become better problem solvers in various facets of their life
• Develop interpersonal skills
• Improve their emotional quotient with effective meditation techniques
• Develop razor-sharp focus and prolonged attention span
• Increased empathy and self-awareness
Gift your child the benefits of living with higher consciousness that will enable them to take charge of their life and also take responsibility to make their world a better place. Register them for the Mini-Nivasi Retreat.
Youth is a phase of life filled with energy and exuberance. This phase of life lays the basis of the future of the individual. Given the impact of media and the volatile environment that today’s youth is exposed to, it is most essential that their energy is channeled in a proper direction so as to help them lay the foundation for attaining their maximum potential. Hence, to address this aspect of life, TGF has designed various programs such as ‘Neev Ninety’ that focuses on building the foundation. It helps the youth appreciate the importance of building a better character. It guides them to achieve their objectives by avoiding dissipation of vital energy in unwanted channels and focus on building a strong character.
TGF works towards dealing with the root cause of fears and enabling children to overcome them. For this purpose, TGF has launched an innovative program called ‘Abhay Vardaan’ (The Gift of Fearlessness). This program is targeted at children above 10 years of age, to help them understand the underlying nature of fears, provide effective means to eliminate their fears, and foster confidence to face the world. The program focuses on cultivating the fearlessness into them along with opening them to other valuable wisdom of recognizing vices and virtues and easier ways to follow them. It teaches them to learn from failure and develop self-confidence. Along with the core values, they are taught profound memory training skills and study techniques, which aim at not just enhancing their learning skills through their schooling years but even ahead in life. Intelligent and emotionally stable children can conquer their fears and achieve their ambitions much easily. A stressed child cannot distinguish failure and success, and fails to recognize opportunities, leading to a lifetime of stress which affects not just himself but even the people around him. An empowered child knows to turn every failure into a stepping stone for success. Let’s empower the Future.
While women work towards breaking out of limitations, it is even more essential that they understand the importance of inculcating inner beauty. ‘Inner Beauty’ is about understanding their true identity and leading a balanced life wherein they cultivate healthy and loving relationships at home as well as at work. But with the competition now amongst men and women, to prove themselves more superior, the world today faces the pangs of the outcome. With several women racing to prove themselves equal to men, has led to their diminished efficiency in the prime areas which require their contribution. The inherent, beautiful qualities of a woman are burdened with the ambitious goals set by them just for the sake of being called an ‘Equal’. They find themselves compelled to act and perform like men which, is an unwilful submission to alien qualities. This has also exposed them to several unwanted dangers and further exploitation through people waiting to take advantage of their ambitious drives. Women now are more easily submissive to unusual demands and expectations, leading not just to self-stress, but other emotional and physical hazards as well. Keeping this structure and change of society in mind, Tej Gyan Foundation has designed a unique program ‘Atmanirbhar Naari’ which includes the subject of Peaceful Feminism, the topic stands to correct, warn and recommend ideal ways for women to accomplish their stature.
The Literature
Books are one of the most far-reaching medium through which Sirshree’s message touches people all over the world. His works includes more than 60 books from Sirshree, providing guidance on a vast variety of subjects, be it the subject of self-realization, complete health, the principles of karma, family harmony, true meditation, or character building. His books have been translated in all major Indian languages, and some also in Polish and Russian languages.
Each book from Sirshree is complete in itself. These books have been written keeping in mind the needs of today’s times. They serve as a blessing to society as they address the need for complete development in various facets of human life, viz. physical, mental, financial, social, and spiritual. His books have been translated in more than ten languages and published by leading publishers such as Penguin Books, Hay House Publishers, Jaico Books, etc.
These books are priceless gems from Sirshree that will continue to guide people for ages. Tejgyan literature is also available through the medium of audiobooks. The platform of e-Learning is being developed to make the literature available online for self-paced learning.