Capsule Course: Global Sanatana Civilizations – A Comparative Study

FACILITATOR / INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Capsule : Global Sanatana Civilizations – A Comparative Study

Duration: 6 Hours (3 sessions × 2 hours)

Audience:  History enthusiasts, comparative culture students

Course Description

This capsule explores ancient spiritual civilizations around the world—Egyptian, Mayan, Sumerian, Vedic—and their shared themes of cosmology, sacred geometry, archetypes, and ritual. Learners reflect on perennial wisdom and the continuity of Sanatana Dharma in global contexts.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify parallels among ancient spiritual civilizations.
  • Understand archetypal symbolism, cosmology, and sacred traditions.
  • Explore connections between Sanatana Dharma and perennial philosophy.
  • Appreciate the spiritual unity underlying diverse cultures.

Curriculum

  • Session 1: Ancient Worldviews – India, Egypt, Sumer, Mayans
  • Session 2: Sacred Symbols, Cosmology, and Rituals Across Cultures
  • Session 3: Universal Wisdom, Lost Civilizations & Continuity of Sanatana Dharma

Learning Outcomes

  • Compare Sanatana Dharma’s concepts with global ancient traditions
  • Identify recurring archetypes and metaphysical patterns
  • Reconstruct the idea of a shared perennial wisdom heritage

Course Structure Overview

Session.               Title                                                                     Duration                   Delivery Mode                     Key Focus

1                               Sacred Civilizations Overview                                     2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                       India, Egypt, Mayan, Sumer

2                                Symbols, Temples & Cosmologies                             2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                       Sacred geometry, rites

3                                Sanatana Dharma as Perennial Wisdom                    2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                      Universal truths and continuity

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 and the environment.’
  • Maintain a compassionate, non-judgmental tone; honor śraddhā (faith) and viveka (discernment).

Learner Engagement Tips

  • Begin with a short invocation or 3 rounds of Om; end with a Shanti Mantra.
  • Use Sanskrit terms with clear English gloss; invite questions with humility.
  • Incorporate dyads (pair-sharing) and brief journaling to deepen reflection.
  • 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: 

    The Course Registration Fee is  USD 99. 

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    Course Start Dates:

    All digital correspondence and video courses will be offered four times a year, scheduled in alignment with the Vedic Calendar.

    1. Uttarāyaṇa Period (Winter Solstice):  Dec. 21 to  20 March

    2. Devayāna Period (Vernal Equinox): 21 March to 20 June

    3. Dakṣiṇāyana Period (Summer Solstice): 21 June to 22 Sept.

    4. Pitṛyāna period (Autumn Equinox): 23 Sept. to 20 Dec.

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