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:
- All live online (Zoom Class) 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. For live online course, one can enroll here.
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Commencement of Course:
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