About Us
Welcome to Vedika Global, Inc.
Vedika Global, Inc., is a religious 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in California.
Vedika Global awakens health and consciousness worldwide by preserving and sharing timeless Vedic wisdom of Advaita, Yoga and Ayurveda, fostering holistic well-being and spiritual growth for individuals and communities. Guided by Acharya Shunya and her esteemed lineage, we ensure the authentic and transformative transmission of Vedic traditions.
Founded in 2007 by Acharya Shunya—an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, author, and the first female head of her ancient Vedic family lineage from India—Vedika Global was established with the support of founding board members: attorney Janet Dobrovolny, scholar and writer Hema Patankar, and Ayurveda teacher, chef, and finance professional Sanjai Mathur. Together, they created an organization whose mission is as relevant today as it was in ancient times. Rooted in Acharya Shunya’s lineage, Vedika Global is more than an educational institute; it is a sanctuary for seekers around the world who long for profound connection and transformative learning.
Our Mission
Transforming Lives Through Uplifting Consciousness (Satsangha), Sadhana, and Seva:
At the heart of our mission are the core values of:
Satsangha (spiritual learning)
Sadhana (spiritual practice)
Seva (spiritual service)
Together, these pillars create an ecosystem for personal growth, spiritual understanding, and collective transformation. Through community gatherings, immersive learning, and charitable efforts, Vedika Global provides a pathway for all who seek wisdom, health, and healing.
Our Impact
Since its inception, Vedika Global has achieved significant milestones that reflect our dedication to accessible, authentic Vedic knowledge and compassionate service. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished by
"Illuminating, Preserving, and Sharing the Light of Vedic Wisdom".
Ayurveda Education Impact
No-Cost Ayurveda Clinics
For a decade, from 2008 to 2019, Vedika Global Inc. operated an Ayurveda school in the traditional "gurukulam" model of spiritualized Vedic education that graduated thousands of students at a fraction of the cost of other institutions, empowering a new generation of healers and wellness practitioners
Vedika Global, Inc. ran free Ayurveda clinics for four years across two Bay Area locations, headed by Ayurveda vaidyas from India and Ayurveda graduates, providing care to thousands with unwavering dedication.
Free Community Training and Wellness Sangha
Relief Work in India for Elderly and Orphans
We offered monthly in-person gatherings (Sangha) for 10 years, sharing Vedic wellness secrets, skills, and recipes for total well-being—with zero fees. Thousands enjoyed a free sumptuous meal along with partaking in the wisdom.
In 2015 Vedika Global Inc. established the MAA project in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India that still distributes warm blankets, food and medicine. though grassroots networking. Photo shows Acharya Shunya's father offering blankets on her behalf, to elderly woman.
Online Satsang and Vedic Studies
Digital Content and ASF Initiative
From 2014 to 2021, we streamed global satsangs and Bhagavad Gita classes on YouTube. We also created an affordable Vedic Studies Program disseminating four texts by Shankaracharya.
In 2020, Vedika Global founded Awakened Self Foundation (ASF) to utilize technology; we are now converting ASF assets into free video content on YouTube or low-cost digital offerings to offset production costs.
Ongoing Charitable Endevors
Vedic Study Circle: Open to All at No Cost
Since its inception, Vedika Global, Inc. has continued to gift forward thousands of dollars to charities that serve vulnerable populations, rescue abused animals, and provide relief to communities affected by natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, COVID.
Our most recent program launched in 2024, the Vedic Study Circle, is designed to be a high-quality, immersive experience available to all at no cost. Open to sincere seekers, it fosters a community rooted in Vedic wisdom, allowing individuals to journey together in spiritual growth.
“Vedika Global is one of the most authentic Vedic organizations in the West today, teaching an integral approach to the Vedic Sciences, Yoga, and Vedanta, centered in a practical application of Ayurveda that is relevant to everyone. Acharya Shunya has created an invaluable model of a modern Vedic center that shares the ancient traditions in a dynamic and innovative manner for the transformation of life and consciousness.”
Padma Bhushana Dr. David Frawley D.Litt, Director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies and Advisor to Vedika Global.
Our
Inspiration
Sarva Arogyam Sarva Mukti
The slogan "Sarva Arogyam Sarva Mukti" ("Universal Health, Universal Liberation") was first envisioned by Acharya Shunya's great-grandfather Acharya Shanti Prakash during a time of colonial hardship in India. This motto, rooted in his commitment to well-being and freedom, guided his service in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and later inspired Acharya Shunya’s grandfather Acharya Ayodhya Nath , father Padma Shri Daya Prakash and ultimately Acharya Shunya herself. In 2007, she adopted this vision for Vedika Global, cementing its mission to awaken health and consciousness.
Our
Lineage
You can be proud that you are associated with Vedika Global. What we are doing at Vedika and with Vedika matters. Today, when our world is ridden with violence and individuals struggling with alienation, loneliness, disease and fear (inner violence), our Vedika lineage is like a lamp in this dark, stormy, never-ending night of samsara.
Acharya Shunya
Just as the lotus rises from the mud and waters to bloom in radiant beauty, Acharya Shunya’s Vedic Study Circle invites you to ascend from life’s challenges into the light of profound wisdom. Rooted in an ancient lineage, this study circle offers a transformative nondual journey through the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita, awakening insights that lift the soul.
As a Sadasya (dedicated student member), you’ll be guided through these timeless teachings, allowing your inner Self to blossom and shine with clarity, purpose, and connection. Join a global community of seekers and experience the Vedic path as a living force of growth, healing, and spiritual freedom.
Upcoming Fundraising Initiatives
Navratri Sadhana
Each fall, Acharya Shunya leads a powerful 9-day Navratri Sadhana, a spiritual immersion honoring the Divine Feminine in her forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. This sacred practice, rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, guides seekers to connect deeply with inner strength, abundance, and wisdom. Serving as a fundraiser for Vedika Global, the Navratri Sadhana supports the organization’s mission to provide accessible Vedic wisdom, community service, and charitable initiatives worldwide. Through this sadhana, participants not only experience personal transformation but also contribute to a legacy of universal health, well-being, and spiritual empowerment.
A fixed percentage of the proceeds will be allocated to aid and development programs for vulnerable communities on a global scale.
Gayatri Sadhana
Vedika Global hosts the Gayatri Sadhana, a biannual 6-week fundraiser held every summer, where participants gather each Wednesday evening for a 2-hour session. Led by Acharya Shunya, this sadhana delves into the revered Gayatri Mantra, often considered the most powerful mantra in the entire Vedic tradition. Sessions include the mantra’s meaning, chanting, the breakdown of its nine sacred words, Gayatri meditation, kriya, and mudras, offering participants a comprehensive journey with this mantra, guiding them toward transcendence and liberation (moksha). Proceeds support Vedika Global’s mission to share and preserve Vedic wisdom.
A fixed percentage of the proceeds will be allocated to aid and development programs for vulnerable communities on a global scale.
