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Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 1) and simple Samskritam

SAN1011 – This course is the 1st in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam. In this course, the faculty will lead the students verse by verse, in sequence through the Bhagavad Geeta, while simultaneously unfolding both the meanings of the verses in Chapter 1 as well as the nuances of the language.

This course is the part of the program – Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Beginner Phase. We strongly recommend registering for the complete program consisting of 4 quarters. The fee for all 4 quarters if paid together is $900 in contrast to $1200 if paid quarter by quarter. (25% off of the complete fee) (Excludes shipping and handling of textbooks)

The course fee includes the cost of the 2 textbooks- “GeetA-sopAnam” (Part 1) and “GeetA-praveshaH” (Part 1, Volume 1), and shipping & handling costs of the textbooks.

The students residing in US must choose USA student option only for the books. Currently, we cannot ship books to NonUSA students.

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A late payment fee of $50 will be charged for all the Summer 2023 courses registrations from July 7, 2023

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Course Code: SAN1011

Credit Hours: 1.5

Course Level: 100

SAN1011 – This course is the 1st in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam. In this course, the faculty will lead the students verse by verse, in sequence through the Bhagavad Geeta, while simultaneously unfolding both the meanings of the verses in Chapter 1 as well as the nuances of the language.

This course is the part of the program – Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Beginner Phase. We strongly recommend registering for the complete program consisting of 4 quarters. The fee for all 4 quarters if paid together is $900 in contrast to $1200 if paid quarter by quarter. (25% off of the complete fee) (Excludes shipping and handling of textbooks)

The course fee includes the cost of the 2 textbooks- “GeetA-sopAnam” (Part 1) and “GeetA-praveshaH” (Part 1, Volume 1), and shipping & handling costs of the textbooks.

The students residing in US must choose USA student option only for the books. Currently, we cannot ship books to NonUSA students.

Click here to check if you are eligible for a scholarship 

A late payment fee of $50 will be charged for all the Summer 2023 courses registrations from July 7, 2023

Registration for this course is not open yet

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Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 1) and simple Samskritam

Course Description: 

In this Course, students will be introduced to both the Bhagavad Geeta (Chapter 1) and simple Sanskrit. Elementary structures of the Sanskrit language will be illustrated through the verses of the Bhagavad Geeta. Students will gain familiarity with the script, and rapidly expand their vocabulary. Using special handouts, each verse of the Bhagavad Geeta will be expounded to unravel both the meaning of the verse and the structure of the language. Students will learn to think about the Bhagavad Geeta from within the Sanskrit language, and the worldview that it represents. 

Course Content: 

This course is the 1st in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit. In this course, the Faculty will lead the students verse by verse, in sequence through the Bhagavad Geeta, while simultaneously unfolding both the meanings of the verses in Chapter 1 as well as the nuances of the language. This course will also introduce the students to the following elements of the Sanskrit language: verbal roots (dhatu), nouns, pronouns – first, second, and third-person usage, cases, and common sentence formation and structure used in the Bhagavad Geeta. 

Learning Objectives: 

In this course, students will be able to relate to words and expressions from the Bhagavad Geeta in the following areas: 

  1. Use of pronouns, persons, and numbers.
  2. Recognize common Sanskrit words, prepositions, and phrases. 
  3. Discover building blocks of the language through simple everyday conversation.
  4. Understand the use of the 2nd and 6th case-endings and words ending with a vowel. 

Faculty: Shri. Chandrasekar Raghu, Shri. Srinath Chakravarty

Required/Elective: Required

Prerequisites: Admission to Program of Study

Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies

Program of Study: Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit (BGTS)

Start Date: July 12, 2023

End Date: September 20, 2023

Day: Every Wednesday

Time: 08:00 PM EST – 09:30 PM EST

Quarter Offered: Summer 2023

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USA Students with Textbooks shipping, Non-USA students with No Textbooks shipping, I already have Geetasopanam 1 & GeetaPravesh 1

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