Course on Bhagvad Gita
Course Title: A Study of Bhagvad Gītā
Credits: 3
Course Code: BG001
Duration: 12 Weeks
Mode: Video course with power point presentation+ reading material
Prerequisites: None (basic knowledge of Sanskrit language preferred)
Medium of Instructions: English
Certificate Awarded By: Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeeth , USA
The Bhagavad Gita course is a profound study of the philosophical, ethical, and spiritual teachings enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita, one of the three foundational texts of Prasthāna-Trayī (along with the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras). This sacred text, presented as a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, is not merely a religious scripture but a universal manual for life, action, and self-realization.
Course Description:
This course will teach entire Bhagavad Gita to Participants with power point presentation. It introduces students to the rational and spiritual philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita. The text is approached not from a ritualistic or mythological standpoint, but from a Vedantic and scientific perspective rooted in the teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Vedic rationalism. The course emphasizes:
- The clarity of action (karma),
- The wisdom of discernment (jñāna),
- And the discipline of devotion (bhakti)—free from idol worship.
It treats the Gita as a continuation of Vedic knowledge, especially in its guidance on righteous action (dharma) and liberation (moksha).
Objectives of the Course:
- Philosophical Insight:
To explore the threefold path of self-realization as taught in the Gita:- Karma Yoga (Yoga of Action),
- Jñāna Yoga (Yoga of Knowledge),
- Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion — interpreted in non-idolatrous form).
- Ethical and Rational Dharma:
To develop a logical understanding of duty, responsibility, and moral dilemmas as Arjuna faced, and to apply these principles in modern life. - Scientific Vedantic Inquiry:
To study the Gita as a rational inquiry into the nature of self (ātman), the universe (jagat), and the Supreme (Brahman)—in line with the Vedic principle:
Spiritual Empowerment and Self-Transformation:
To awaken the seeker to their inner potential, fostering a mindset of courage, non-attachment, and self-mastery. - Application to Life and Society:
To understand how the Gita's teachings can guide one through personal, professional, and societal challenges with equanimity and spiritual clarity.
Conclusion:
This course treats the Bhagavad Gita not as a book of faith, but as a text of universal wisdom and self-cultivation. Rooted in Vedic philosophy, it aims to foster independent reasoning, ethical living, and spiritual realization without reliance on any dogma. It is a journey from confusion to clarity, from fear to courage, and from ignorance to liberation.
Assessment
Those who want require certificate, they shall have to undergo the following assessment process. Those who are doing the course to enhance their knowledge and need no certificate, they need not undergo the process of assessment.
- Quizzes (MCQ + Short Answer) – 30%
- Project (comparative study or diagram-based research) – 40%
- Participation (discussion forums & live Q&A) – 10%
- Final Essay/Presentation – 20%
Reading material
Participants will be given access to video lectures and the reading material
Course Fees:
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Course registration fee is nominal of USD 59. Participants from India, Nepal and Bhutan can pay fee in Indian Rs. 2000 at the donation section here. The eligible Members of VSVV can access this course at no cost.
Course Start Date: 21 Sept. 2025
Registration is Open
- Those who want to participate in the course can visit for registration