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Inspired by the vision of Vedanta, hundreds of seekers across
the country meet in groups of five to fifteen to study and discuss
the textbooks of Vedanta. Setting aside blind belief, they analyze
the scriptures in give-and-take discussions, deepening their personal
understanding.
Adult Study Groups
The most important follow-up measure of the Gnana Yagnas is the Study
Group program. The basic concept of the Study Group is to study
the scriptures by those who have curiosity/thirst to benefit from
the perennial wisdom of the Rishis.
A group of 10 - 15 like minded people get together at a place, time
and day mutually agreed upon for 90 minutes a week for a systematic
study of the scriptural texts prescribed in the Study Group Scheme
by Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda after testing its validity over
several years.
What is read or heard, in order to take root, must be thought over
(tat cintanam). The test of clear thinking is in the ability to
express our thoughts clearly (tat kathanam). Again, whether our
understanding is right and proper, is brought out in the rational
and mutual discussion of the Study Group members (anyonya probodhanam)
Thus, to the sincere and diligent student, the Study Group technique
provides an opportunity and a forum for gaining a deep and quick
perspective of our scriptures. The forum, in the Sat Sangh atmosphere,
also fosters and develops brotherly understanding amongst the
members and strengthens the "One Family" concept.
Each Study Group member will be allotted a portion in the text. During
the subsequent class the Sevak would summarize briefly the proceedings
of the last class and request the allotted member to offer his
contributions. After the member has finished his contributions/raised
questions, the Sevak would request other members for their supplementary
contributions on the topic under discussion as also answers to
questions raised. Repetition of stanzas and word meanings given
in the text under study is essential to become familiar with Sanskrit
verses. After the contributions are over, the Sevak, as a member
of the class could also make his contributions. Repetitions are
to be avoided. After the 90 minutes of class time, the Sevak should
punctually close the class with the recitation of the Pledge by
all and quietly disperse with "Hari Om". By following
the procedure with sincerity and enthusiasm, members would get
the cream of wisdom of the text under study by the technique of
cooperative thinking.
More than a thousand Study Groups function under the guidance of Chinmaya
Mission Centres around the world.
For more information check out our class schedule.
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