This class is open to all. Classes are conducted online via Zoom. Meeting link is sent to registered participants.   a) Participants will learn to chant the Gita with emphasis on pronunciation. This is followed by reflection on the meaning and exchange of thoughts on our understanding   b) Primary text: Swami Chinmayananda's  commentary on the Gita. Pdf copies of the pronunciation in English with accents (IAST) and Samskritam is provided   c) Audio recordings of the verses are shared in Google drive  

Sanskrit Class Level 2 This class is for adults who have completed Sanskrit Level 1 course. This program is conducted online via Zoom.   Covers advanced spoken Sanskrit and introduction to Sanskrit grammar Compound sentences using adjectives and adverbs Sandhis and usage of pronouns in various tenses and moods Advanced stories and introduction to prose order of shlokas and proverbs Storytelling and short essay writing   INSTRUCTOR Venkat Palli - vsp410@gmail.com Phone: 848-218-0432  

Sanskrit Class Level 3 This class is for adults who have completed Sanskrit Level 2 course. This is Level 3 class (Batch of 2019) conducted online via Zoom on Mondays, 6:0 0pm to 7:30 pm.   Covers advanced spoken Sanskrit and introduction to Sanskrit grammar Compound sentences using adjectives and adverbs Sandhis and usage of pronouns in various tenses and moods Advanced stories and introduction to prose order of shlokas and proverbs Storytelling and short essay writing   INSTRUCTOR Venkat Palli - vsp410@gmail.com Phone: 848-218-0432  

Adult Study Group Attendees:  Open only to registered Balavihar families or Parivaar/Sevak members Time:  7:00 - 8:45 pm Fridays on Balavihar weekends   Learn to chant and reflect on - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, discussion based on Gurudev’s commentary, watch gurudev’s talks - Shloka-s/stotra-s:  LalitA pancakam, toTakAShTakam, shiva-mAnasa pUjA, lakshmI-nRsimha-karAvalamba-stotram, [gopI gitam and gangA stuti if time permits] - Guided Meditation

Adult Study Group Attendees:  Open only to registered Balavihar families or Parivaar/Sevak members Time:  9:15 - 11:00 AM Sundays on Balavihar weekends   The group will learn simple bhajans that are melodious and easy to sing.  Prior musical experience not required.

Adult Study Group Attendees:  Open only to registered Balavihar families or Parivaar/Sevak members Time:  9:15 - 11:00 AM Sundays on Balavihar weekends   Chanting of all verses in the 18 Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita will be taught with correct pronunciation and intonation.

Adult Study Group Attendees:  Open only to registered Balavihar families or Parivaar/Sevak members Time:  1:00 - 2:45 PM Sundays on Balavihar weekends   Chanting of all verses in the 18 Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita will be taught with correct pronunciation and intonation.