Bhagavad Gita and Dharmic Leadership

 

FACILITATOR / INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Bhagavad Gita and Dharmic Leadership

Duration: 6 Hours (3 sessions × 2 hours)
Audience: Professionals, entrepreneurs, educators
Description

This capsule explores select teachings from the Bhagavad Gita as a framework for ethical leadership, decision-making under pressure, and spiritual integrity in action. Learners reflect on dharma, detachment, and resilience through the lens of Arjuna’s journey.

Learning Objectives

  • Interpret Gita’s teachings through a leadership lens.
  • Understand dharma as contextual action rooted in higher purpose.
  • Apply Karma Yoga principles in real-world roles and dilemmas.
  • Cultivate inner steadiness (sthita-prajñatā) and moral clarity.

 Curriculum:

  • Session 1: Dharma vs Fear – Arjuna’s Dilemma and Decision
  • Session 2: Detachment and Duty – Karma Yoga Principles
  • Session 3: Gita as a Framework for Leadership, Resilience, and Vision

Learning Outcomes:

  • Interpret core teachings of the Gita from a leadership lens
  • Apply detachment, clarity, and action without selfishness
  • Cultivate inner strength and mental stability in real-world roles

Structure Overview

Session.               Title                                                                     Duration                   Delivery Mode                     Key Focus

1                                Arjuna’s Dilemma & Call to Action                         2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Dharma and emotional crisis

2                                Detachment & Karma Yoga                                         2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Action without anxiety

3                                Sthita-Prajña: Ideal Leader                                           2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                        Inner equanimity and clarity

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 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 session                                                       Check understanding of key concepts

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

Post-Session Wrap-Up

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

  • Fees: 

    The  Registration Fee is  USD 40. 

    At VSVV, we support excellence by providing merit-based scholarships and fee waivers to deserving students. If you need  fee waiver or scholarship, apply here.   Application for Fee waiver or Scholarship

    Start Dates:

    All  video sessions 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.

    Note: Access will remain open only for the specified duration. Participants are advised to complete and access all materials within this period, as access will not be available once the window closes.

    Registration will be announced as and when these programs  are available