$200.00
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Bhaja Govindam, an important work of Sri Adi Sankara, can serve both as an entry point into Vedanta as well as a reminder of many teachings of the scriptures. It is a distillation in a highly simplified form of the teachings of the fundamental texts of Vedanta and, in particular, of Bhagavad Gita.
In this course, students will learn Bhaja Govindam with its verses re-organized around some key topics: saguna and nirguna Brahman and the appropriate age to meditate on them; the ways wealth (artha) and desires (kama), though important, are binding; renunciation – what it is and its rewards; moksha or liberation; daily practices conducive to a spiritual life.
The examination of the philosophical and spiritual aspects of the verses will be accompanied by a standard exercise in padaccheda, anvaya, and some vyakarana in a way to familiarity with Sanskrit. Though focused on the verses of Bhaja Govindam, many forays into fundamentals of Vedanta as needed will be made to explain the underlying concepts.
Typical classes may involve a lecture of approximately 60 minutes followed by discussion and Q&A. Quizzes will be given at the end of each of the four major modules. A final class project involving a write up by the student of a summary of what was learned wil also be required.
$200.00
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