Sandeepany West, also known as Krishnalaya, conducted the two-year Vedanta course in English in 1979. Administered by Chinmaya Mission West (CMW) in its scenic headquarters and ashram in Piercy, in Northern California, it was the first course of its kind outside of India. With more students wanting to join in India, including students from outside its borders, the English Vedanta course was permanently established in the one location of Sandeepany in Mumbai.