Application for Discipleship

Thank you for your interest in the Path of Discipleship within the Sarayu Parampara. Please take your time with this application and answer each question with sincerity and care.

This form is intended to help us understand your journey and readiness for the Guru-disciple relationship.

First name

Last name

Email

City, State/Province, Country

Time Zone

Profession or Vocation

Website (optional)

Significant URLs

This may include a professional website, teaching page, writing page, public profile, project page, or other relevant links.

How did you first come upon Acharya Shunya and her teachings?

How long have you been studying with Acharya Shunya or through Vedika Global/Sarayu Parampara?

Which teachings, books, classes, retreats, or programs have touched you most deeply?

Have you met Acharya Shunya in person? If yes, when and where?

Are you currently a member of the Vedic Study Circle?

How long have you been studying within this community or attending Acharya Shunya’s teachings?

Have you participated in Goddess Unbound Circle or earlier Goddess programs?

Have you participated in Navratri with Acharya Shunya or Vedika Global/Sarayu Parampara?

Do you currently have a Guru?

Have you had a Guru in the past?

This is not an obstacle. We ask only so we can understand your full spiritual profile with respect and clarity.

If you currently have or previously had a Guru, what is the Guru’s name?

We respect all sincere Gurus and paths. Many students come with different spiritual histories. This helps us understand alignment and context

If you currently have or previously had a Guru, what is the Guru’s name?

Please answer with dignity and simplicity. This question is not asked for judgment, but to understand your journey and readiness for a new Guru-disciple relationship

What is drawing you toward discipleship at this time?

What does the Guru-disciple relationship mean to you?

How have Acharya Shunya’s teachings affected your life, sadhana, dharma, or understanding of yourself?

What do you hope to deepen through discipleship?

Are you willing to continue steady study, satsang, sadhana, and participation in the life of the Parampara as your circumstances allow?

Yes

No

Are you willing to support the lineage through dakshina, seva, study, and ethical living according to your capacity?

Yes

No

Are you willing to receive guidance within the spirit of humility, trust, and reverence?

Yes

No

Please share, in your own words, why you are requesting discipleship. You may write about your spiritual journey, your relationship with Acharya Shunya’s teachings, what has changed within you, and why you feel ready to take this step.

Have you read the Path of Discipleship page carefully before submitting this application?

Yes

No

Do you understand that discipleship is a sacred relationship within the Vedic lineage?

Yes

No

Do you understand that submitting this form begins a review process and does not guarantee immediate acceptance?

Yes

No

Are you willing to wait patiently while your application is reviewed?

Yes

No

Is there anything else you would like Acharya Shunya and the Sarayu Parampara team to know?