The Art of Studying & Teaching Scriptures

by HG Gauranga Darshan Das

A detailed study course on studying & teaching the scriptures.

Topics covered:

1. Need For Scriptures

• History & Types of Scriptures, 
• 9 Benefits of S.C.R.I.P.T.U.R.E, 
• The Scriptures You Can’t Miss, 
• Pitfalls of Avoiding Scriptures
  

2. Mood of Studying Scriptures

• Spiritual Culture, 
• Qualities of a Good Student of The Scriptures, 
• Role of Research & Scholarship
  

3. Method of Studying Scriptures

• Essential Aspects of Śastric Study, 
• The five elements of Svadhyaya: 
• Śravaṇaṁ - Heairng; 
• Paṭhanam - Selef study (10 tips); 
• Mananaṁ - Recollection; 
• Nididhyāsanam - Contemplation; 
• Kīrtanam- Speaking
  

4. The Art of Learning Ślokas

• Why Learn Ślokas (15 reasons)? 
• How to Learn Ślokas (9 tips)?
  

5. Mood of Teaching Scriptures

• Identifying A Good Scriptural Teacher (15 traits), 
• The Significance of A Teacher’s Role
  

6. Method of Teaching Scriptures

• When Mood And Method Meet; 
• The CPU Formula; 
• The PLEASE Formula; 
• Acknowledging the Genre (8 types of Audience)

Platform: Zoom

Duration: 14th to 29th Jan 2022

Timings: Every Saturday & Sunday - 4:00 to 5:30 PM IST (followed by Q&A)

Fees: 750 INR

Teacher: Gauranga Darshan Das (Author | Dean, Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha)

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NOTE:
- We encourage the participants to join the classes live on zoom. Recordings are also provided, if you are unable to join sometimes for some reason.