FACILITATOR / INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Capsule :Vedic Time Science and World Vedic Calendar

Duration: 6 Hours (3 sessions × 2 hours)
Audience: Open to all
Course Description

This capsule explores the principles of Vedic Time Science and its application in creating the World Vedic Calendar. Learners will understand the intricacies of the Vedic time system, its astronomical basis, and its significance in cultural and spiritual practices. The course also covers the practical aspects of using and interpreting the World Vedic Calendar.

Learning Objectives

Curriculum:

• Session 1: Astronomical Basis of the Vedic Calendar
• Session 2: Understanding Panchanga: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
• Session 3: Yuga Cycles, Cosmic Time & Everyday Application

Learning Outcomes

• Decode Vedic timekeeping and apply it to personal routines
• Understand the cosmological view of time in Sanatana Dharma
• Align personal, spiritual, and seasonal activities with Vedic calendar rhythms
• Understand the fundamental concepts of Vedic Time Science.
• Learn the astronomical basis of the Vedic calendar system.
• Explore the cultural and spiritual significance of the Vedic calendar.
• Gain practical skills in using and interpreting the World Vedic Calendar

Course Structure Overview

Session.               Title                                                                     Duration                   Delivery Mode                       Key Focus

1                                Astronomy and the Vedic Calenda.                          2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Core concepts and principles

2                                Introduction to Vedic Time Science                         2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Celestial mechanics and calculations

3                                Practical Use of the World Vedic Calendar              2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Application in daily life and planning

Facilitator’s Spiritual Grounding

• Invoke your lineage (Guru-parampara) or personal Ishta Devata before the session.
• Anchor the session with a brief sankalpa: ‘May this knowledge serve the welfare of all beings.’
• Maintain a clear, precise, and scientific tone; honor śraddhā (faith) and viveka (discernment).

Learner Engagement Tips

• Begin with a short Vedic chant related to time; end with a Shanti Mantra.
• Use Sanskrit terms with clear English gloss; invite questions with humility.
• Incorporate practical exercises in calendar interpretation.
• Leverage breakout rooms (for live) or forum prompts (for LMS) for peer learning.Assessment Plan

          Type                                                        Method                                                                           Purpose

             Reflection                              Short journal entry or verbal check-in                                           Gauge insight and personal integration

             Quiz                                        MCQ (8–10 items) per course                                                        Check understanding of key concepts

             Certificate                             Attendance + quiz ≥ 60% + assignment                                        Eligibility for e-Certificate

Post-Course Wrap-Up

• Share slides, recordings (if any), and reading list PDFs.
• Collect feedback via LMS form; compile insights for course improvement.
• Suggest next-step pathways (advanced capsule or full program).

Course Fees: 

1. All live online Capsule courses are offered free of charge. Participants are welcome to make voluntary donations at our donation page during or after the course to support its continuation and delivery.

2. All digital (email based) and pre-recorded video courses are offered for a nominal fee to support digitization efforts and associated operational costs.

Registration and Commencement of Course:

• Live online course: Registration is required to enroll. Once 60 registrations are received for a particular course, the start date will be announced on the portal. We encourage you to regularly check the portal for updates.
• Digital correspondence (email based) and Pre-recorded Video courses: Registration is required to enroll. Upon successful enrollment, the course will begin promptly.
• Upon successful registration of digital (email based) courses, participants will start receiving lectures and course material through email.
• Upon successful registration of pre-recorded courses,  participants will receive a secure link granting access to the video-based  lectures.