A comprehensive 24-month journey through Sanatan Dharma โ from foundational concepts to advanced philosophy and practice.
Beginning your journey
This foundational phase introduces you to the core concepts that form the bedrock of Sanatan Dharma. You'll explore the meaning of "eternal dharma," understand the cosmic principles of Karma and Samsara, and grasp the fundamental distinction between Brahman (ultimate reality) and Atman (individual soul). This phase also covers the four Purusharthas โ the aims of human life โ and provides context for understanding Hindu cosmology.
This is the most text-intensive phase, diving into the primary scriptures of Hinduism. You'll begin with the Vedas โ the oldest known scriptures in human history โ understanding their four divisions and layers. The Upanishads, as the philosophical culmination of Vedic thought, will be studied in depth. You'll then explore the great epics: the Mahabharata (including the Bhagavad Gita) and the Ramayana.
Hindu philosophy comprises six orthodox schools (Shad Darshanas) that offer different perspectives on reality, knowledge, and liberation. This phase covers Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. Within Vedanta, you'll explore Advaita (non-dualism), Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism), and Dvaita (dualism).
This phase moves from philosophy to practice. You'll explore the major Sampradayas: Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. You'll learn the components of Puja, the 16 Samskaras, and the significance of major festivals.
This phase focuses on personal practice and ethical living. You'll learn the four classical paths to liberation: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras will be studied in depth.
This phase traces Hinduism's historical evolution from the Indus Valley through the Vedic period, medieval Bhakti movements, colonial-era reforms, and into contemporary global Hinduism.
This final phase is an open-ended exploration for those who wish to specialize. Advanced topics include Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, Vedic Astrology, and Ayurveda. Learning Sanskrit opens direct access to primary texts.