Introduction to Mahabharata

More about the Course

Guided by Swami Sivayogananda (Chinmaya Mission, Madurai) in English, participants will explore the central themes, characters and philosophical teachings of the Mahabharata, with a special focus on its relevance to modern life.

This comprehensive course features 15 video lectures. Upon successful completion, a formal Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

What You will Learn

• Guided overview of the Mahabharata

• Exploration of the epic’s core themes

• Insights into vibrant characters and timeless teachings, highlighting their relevance to contemporary life

Requirements

Good internet connection

Course Content

The course on Introduction to Mahabharata comprises 15 lessons. A brief description of what is covered in each lesson is given below:

Lesson 01: Mahabharata

Lesson 02: Adi Parva – 1

Lesson 03: Adi Parva – 2

Lesson 04: Adi Parva – 3

Lesson 05: Adi Parva – 4

Lesson 06: Sabha Parva – 1

Lesson 07: Sabha Parva – 2

Lesson 08: Vana Parva 

Lesson 09: Virata Parva 

Lesson 10: Udyoga Parva

Lesson 11: Udyoga-, Bhishma- and Drona Parva

Lesson 12: Drona Parva

Lesson 13: Drona Parva and Karna Parva

Lesson 14: Parvas 9 to 12

Lesson 15: Parvas 13 to 18

Course Facilitator

Swami Sivayogananda, who joined Chinmaya Mission in 1996, was inspired by the ethos of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. He underwent the two-year intensive Residential Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai. Swamiji has been instrumental in establishing the Chinmaya Mission Centre at Madurai and is the resident Swamin for over 20 years (since 1998).

Under the able guidance of Swamiji, Chinmaya Meenakshi Dhyana Mandapam dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurti shrine was built and inaugurated in the year 2003.

Swamiji’s discourses on various topics like Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata and Ramayana, Upanishads, Srimad Bhagavatam and various other texts in Tamil are well-received by all. Swamiji conducts regular residential spiritual camps at Madurai and also periodically takes devotees for Yatras throughout India.

Swamiji was the Acharya for the two-year Tamil–English Vedanta Course conducted at Chinmaya Gardens, Coimbatore, from 2012 to 2014.

Additional Support

At CIF, every student matters. If you encounter any challenges during your studies, please know that we are here to support you. Simply email us at homestudycourses@chinfo.org describing your concerns, and we will work with you to find the best solution.

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