Buddhiyoga (Rajju Sarpa) – The Ancient Game of Karma & Wisdom
Step into history with Buddhiyoga (also known as Rajju Sarpa or Gyan Chaupar), the original 13th-century Indian board game that inspired the modern Snakes & Ladders. Attributed to the poet-saint Gyandev, this spiritual classic is more than just a game—it is an immersive visual metaphor for human life, moral choices, and the path to ultimate liberation (Moksha).
Why You'll Love It
Rich Cultural Heritage: A staple of traditional Indian households, temples, and festive night vigils during Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Meaningful Family Gameplay: Connect with loved ones while exploring classic values through engaging, strategy-meets-chance gameplay.
Authentic Components: Play the classic way using traditional cowrie shells or a standard six-sided die.
Product Specifications
Feature
Specification
Players
2–4 Players
Target Age
Family-Friendly (Ages 6+)
Board Grid
10x10 Grid (100 Squares)
In the Box
1 Game Board, Tokens (colored beads/cowries), 4 Traditional Cowrie Shells, 1 Six-Sided Die, Rulebook
Game Objective
Be the first player to reach Square 100 (Moksha) through an exact roll
How to Play
1. Setup & Start
Place your tokens at the start (Square 1). Roll the die or cowrie shells; the highest roll goes first. A roll of 6 allows you to enter/re-enter and grants an extra turn.
2. Roll & Navigate
Move your token row-by-row along the grid (1–10 right, 11–20 left, etc.):
Ladders (Virtues): Land at the base of a virtue like Faith (12), Reliability (51), Generosity (57), Knowledge (76), or Asceticism (78) to instantly climb to higher grounds.
Snakes (Vices): Land on the head of a vice like Disobedience (41), Debt (69), Rage (84), Greed (92), or Lust (99) and slide down to its tail.
3. Attain Moksha
Navigate past the final spiritual obstacles. Reaching Square 100 (Moksha) requires an exact roll (overshooting causes you to bounce back). The first player to land precisely on 100 wins!
Product features
Perfect for Social and Emotional Learning and travel friendly.
Materials and care
Artisan-crafted using sustainable and child-safe materials, ideal for eco-conscious consumers
