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Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course, Part One - an Overview

Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course, Part One - an Overview

Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course commences on Makara Sankranti, 15 January 2024. The two-year residential course provides an ideal opportunity for all those who want to learn, live, and practice Vedāntā.

Bṛhat 8 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
SOUL: Introduction to the Series on Agriculture

SOUL: Introduction to the Series on Agriculture

Exploring the deep-rooted connection between agriculture, food, and well-being through the lens of Ayurveda, emphasizing sustainable practices and traditional wisdom.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers

The article investigates the profound impact of colonial powers on Bengal’s pre- colonial learning centres through their cunning manipulation of the hearts and minds of people, leading to the decline of traditional wisdom and the emergence of English-dominated colonial education.

Anurag Shukla 9 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Knowledge, Self, and Liberation: Unveiling Schopenhauer's Pedagogical Paradigm

Knowledge, Self, and Liberation: Unveiling Schopenhauer's Pedagogical Paradigm

Nietzsche's captivating exploration of Schopenhauer's educational paradigm unveils a transformative vision that transcends mediocrity, emphasizing personalized learning, moral virtue in teachers, and the transformative power of education to reshape individuals and society.

Anurag Shukla 8 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 4 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 40 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Reimagining Our Engagement with the Advancements in Contemporary Physics on Our Own Terms

Reimagining Our Engagement with the Advancements in Contemporary Physics on Our Own Terms

Exploring the deep connections between ancient Indian philosophy and modern physics, including quantum mechanics and conformal cyclic cosmology, through the allegory of the universe in the mouth of Sri Krishna.

C.S.K. Chaitanya 28 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 3 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Nerves of Steel, Muscles of Iron and Minds like Thunderbolt - A Hindu Monk’s Quest for Education

Nerves of Steel, Muscles of Iron and Minds like Thunderbolt - A Hindu Monk’s Quest for Education

Learn about the educational philosophy of Svāmī Vivekānanda, as influenced by his guru Śrī Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa, who emphasized the importance of developing the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of individuals. Discover how Svāmījī's ideas on self-discovery and inner realization were shaped by his guru, and the importance of purity, patience, and perseverance on the path to knowledge and wisdom.

Anurag Shukla 9 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 2

How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 2

A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 2 of 4.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 23 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
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