Practical Info / FAQ
Before You Arrive
What to bring, what to expect, and answers to common questions.
What to Bring
What to Expect & House Rules
Atma Toolkit
The Atma Toolkit is a set of four keepsakes every participant receives, designed to carry the shibir home. In alignment with the Brahmarupam theme, each item is a practical spiritual “trigger” — a small reminder woven into daily life that we are the atma, not the body — encouraging regular manan and nididhyas of the core teaching.
Asan
Features a short phrase in transliterated lipi. During puja, pradakshina, or personal devotion, it serves as a reminder of our true identity as the atma.
Gaumukhi
A phrase printed on the gaumukhi offers a subtle reminder during mala and chanting that we are not the body, but the soul.
Mirror Sticker
A small sticker for a mirror at home. Each time you look into the mirror, it prompts reflection that our true self is the atma, not the physical body.
Bookmark
Placed within shastras or everyday books, it features Shlok 116 and reinforces the teachings of the shibir during daily reading and study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The shibir welcomes participants of all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Sessions are primarily conducted in Gujarati. Some supplementary materials may be available in English.
We strongly encourage attendance for the full duration to receive the complete benefit of the programme. Please contact the organisers if you have specific constraints.
Yes, on-site parking is available at Heathfield School. Please follow the signs on arrival. Overflow arrangements will be communicated closer to the event.
Meals and refreshments will be arranged. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, allergens) can be noted during registration. The food served will be sattvic (pure vegetarian, no onion or garlic).
First Aiders & Emergency Contacts
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