I was
planning to study Gita from Gita Jayanti on 3rd Dec 2022
(Details in
the previous blog post here: http://hr-universe.blogspot.com/2022/10/studying-gita-step-by-step.html).
We faced
some difficulties, hence we re-planned everything and we are starting on 1st
January 2023.
One reason,
things starting on 1st January has a positive effect on aspirational
behavior. There is some research-based evidence from social science for that-
called the “Fresh Start Effect“. (Or Check here – https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/mnsc.2014.1901 )
Another big
reason is – it’s Kalp-Taru day on 1st January and
divine blessings are certain.
We have
gathered a small serious group of readers to accompany/support each other.
1.
We
will follow Chinmaya Mission Syllabus.
This is available here.
2. Essentially,
we will study one lesson
from this syllabus over 15 days.
There will be 30 lessons. However, feel
free to read at your own pace.
We may post a prompt once a fortnight for
discussion. You may go faster or slower as you wish.
3.
However
please respond to the discussion prompt once over a fortnight
4.
Read
from the book of your choice. I am thinking of following two books after some
deliberations.
a.
Universal Message of Bhagavat-Gita – By Swami Ranganathananda – 3
Volumes (Amazon link, however, you can buy from Center of Ramkrishna Math)
b.
Holy Gita – By Swami Chinmayananda
5.
You
do need not to join Chinmaya Mission Course for taking part in the group. (I
have joined the course. And anyone can join. It’s possible to get financial
support in case you need it. The online portal has audio, and video lessons
along with text-based pdf. And a dedicated discussion group is also available
with the portal.)
6.
This
fortnightly lesson is approximately 15 to 20 pages. It’s possible to read the
lesson in 15 days.
7.
If
feasible, this course’s fortnightly lessons (Only PDF) will be posted for
reading.
8.
WhatsApp
group will have messages only related to Bhagavad-Gita. Other posts are barred.
9.
If
time permits, we may plan some meetings/gatherings or talks.
10.
We
wish to restrict the group to sincere and serious readers.
Few more attractions are in pipeline, but will be declared once finalized.
Let’s celebrate the year as a Gita-Study-Year!
