Bhagavata Pravesh

Course Description:

Srimad Bhagavatam Study circle covering the spectrum of Bhagavatam in 64 weeks by touching upon some of the critical Chapters. Sixty-four important Chapters from 12 Cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam will be covered , discussed and learning will be deliberated. 

Course Contents:

Sixty-four weeks Study circle with live online weekend classes. One verse from one chapter will be assigned to the group for each week of the program. Participants are required to read the assigned chapter with absorption through the week. There will be a weekend class conducted on the given chapter where the main philosophical points will be spoken about. Q&A sessions will follow each lecture to clarify any doubts the participants may have. Group discussions will be conducted after each class to share reflections and takeaways.

All participants will get support and guidance throughout the program to motivate them to keep reading and studying regularly.

Target Audience: Devotees who are looking to get into a regular and systematic study of Srimad Bhagavatam.

Assessment Plan: Weekly MCQ test. 

Course Requirement: Commitment to read 1 sloka with purport daily and 1 chapter with translations . Attend the weekly discussion classes to discuss and deliberate on the assigned chapter.

Important Guidelines for the Students:

Students must have access to internet and a device on which they can join the live classes (cameras will be required to be on for the classes).

While the teachers and the team members will do their very best to serve all the participants through regular communication, motivation and any assistance that the participants require to continue with the program , students are expected to display enthusiasm and willingness to participate actively in the program by reading as per the schedule and attending the live classes.

Participants will be encouraged to share realizations and speak during the discussion session following the lecture.

What will students gain from this course?

1. Structured and regular study of Srimad Bhagavatam

2. Association with like-minded devotees

3. Guidance, help and encouragement by the teachers/team members throughout the program

4. Live classes every week with Q&A session to clarify any doubts

5. Opportunity to discuss topics of the Bhagavatam after each lecture and share realizations

6. Regular reading of Srimad Bhagavatam will help awaken and strengthen Bhakti

7. Association with the Lord & His great devotees described in Srimad Bhagavatam, and reading the pastimes and glories of God helps to purify one's heart which in turn helps strengthen devotional service.

8. Bhagavatam teaches about greatness of Bhagavan, Bhakta and Bhakti. Regular reading will encourage them to stay committed on path of devotional service.

9. It provides Shastra Chakshu - intelligence to understand life and the world and reduces anxiety and material distress.

10. It gives practical solutions to overcome difficulties on the path of Bhakti by learning about great devotees as living examples to take inspiration from.

11. Regular reading needs external motivation and association, which is what this course will provide.

12. The students will be able to memorize at least 64 verses

13. The students will be able to effectively preach the message of Srimad Bhagavatam.

Why should one attend this course?

Studying the Srimad Bhagavatam in a structured way together with a group of like-minded devotees is a great opportunity to dive deep in this transcendental literature, which is described by Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is Lord Krishna himself "spotless literature to understand the Lord."

If you are serious about advancing in your spiritual journey, this course is exactly what you need because regularly reading the Srimad Bhagavatam with faith means associating with the Lord Himself, which puts one on a fast track towards self realization.

What problems of the students are we solving through the course?

We are helping students to get into a regular routine of reading and hearing Srimad Bhagavatam by not only giving them a schedule for the whole program but also handholding them throughout the course to motivate and inspire them to continue studying.