Aspect

Typical Clubs / Resorts

The Vedic Club

1. Core Purpose

Entertainment and luxury leisure

Spiritual retreat and inner evolution

2. Ownership Nature

Privately owned, profit-oriented

Foundation-owned, member-privileged access

3. Membership Tenure

20–25 years with expiry unless renewed.

Lifetime access.

4. Upfront Cost

₹25–50 lakhs 

₹1.67 lakhs one-time, lifetime inclusion

5. Annual Fees

₹10,000–₹20,000 mandatory

₹0 — No recurring or hidden fees

6. Stay Entitlement

No Commitment

10–360 nights per year, tier-based

7. Booking Policy

Advance booking, peak restrictions

Flexible — no blackout or race for rooms

8. Food Policy

Multi-cuisine, commercial pricing with meagre discounts.

Pure sattvic vegetarian, cost-to-cost

9. In-Stay Charges

High service and activity costs

Minimal — zero profit dharmic pricing

10. Atmosphere & Ambience

Crowded, noisy, indulgent

Silent, green, sattvic, and sacred

11. Health Focus

Physical gym, spa recreation

Yoga, pranayama, and holistic healing

12. Learning Value

None — purely recreational

Daily Gita & Advaita learning programs

13. Governance

Corporate or franchise control

Bhagavad Gita Foundation for Vedic Studies stewardship

14. Resale / Exit Option

Difficult and restrictive

Transparent and society-regulated

15. Legacy Value

Ends with one generation

Spiritual legacy for your family line

16. Emotional Outcome

Temporary excitement, later emptiness

Deep contentment, clarity, and connection

17. Philosophy

Material pleasure and show

Dharmic simplicity and self-realization

18. Mission Alignment

Profit-driven lifestyle brand

Service to humanity through Gita wisdom