Advaita Vedanta Study – Introduction – Part I – Why should I study advaita vedanta

Summary

This document analyzes the actions performed by an individual in her life cycle. The underlying goal for these actions is happiness. Do these actions meet the desired goals? What options does an individual has if these goals are not met? One option is to study and practice advaita vedanta.

This document is first part of five parts as shown below

Part I – Why should I study and practice advaita vedanta 

Part II  – How should I study advaita vedanta

Part III – Indian schools of philosophy

IV – Vedic Scriptures

V – Advaita vedanta philosophy

Relevance

It is necessary to have clear understanding of the need for the study of advaita vedanta, to have required focus, and effort for the study.