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Saṃskṛtam

In India there has been a long running tradition of well-established teaching and learning processes for Sanskrit that are time tested. 

We shall adhere to the books of Saṃskṛta-svādhyāya series of Central Sanskrit University as well as books and resources of Saṃskṛta Bhāratī (Sarala-parīkṣa, Patrācāraḥ and Gītāsopānaṃ) and Devabhāṣā publications. 

The approach is to begin from learning the script and pronunciations carefully, followed by a gradational introduction of various components of the language so that children begin from conversationally using Sanskrit and go on to acquiring appreciation for literature, grammar, rhetoric and poetry. 

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Ganita

The design of Gaṇita shall provide exposure to rich and comprehensive content of Indian mathematical texts with Bhāskarācārya’s Līlāvatī as the primary text along with select sections from Nārāyaṇa Paṇdita’s Gaṇitakaumudī, Śulbasūtras of the Vedic Era and the 19th century work titled “Vedic Maths” of Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji. 

This learning pathway drawn from our scientific tradition, shall begin with fundamental arithmetic mastery to perform high speed calculations. Then we shall build problem solving skills in Prakı̄rṇaka-vyavahāra [weights, measures, proportions], Miśra-vyavahāra [proportions, profit-loss, mixtures and ratios], Śreḍhı̄-vyavahāra [Sequences and series], Kṣetra-vyavahāra[planar geometry], Khāta-vyavahāra[Excavations], Citi-vyavahāra[Stacks], Chāyā-vyavahāra[Shadows] & Bhadragaṇita [Magic squares]. Higher order learning is covered in Bījagaṇita[algebra], Śarajīvānayanaṃ [trignometry] & Aṅkapāśa [Combinatorics].

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Nakshatra Vidya

India has an incredibly rich tradition in observational astronomy, which is completely absent from contemporary education. Indian astronomers have contributed to many pathbreaking discoveries and nuanced calendrical calculations. With select content from Āryabhaṭa’s Āryabhat̤īya and Nilakaṇṭha Somayājī’s Tantrasaṇgraha coupled with modern books and research articles of Prof. K. Ramasubramanian et al and Prof. S. Balancandra Rao, children shall learn the awe-inspiring patterns of celestial bodies. From understanding the paths of Sūrya, Candra, and other Grahas, children shall go on to learn to study the mathematical aspects in Pañcāṅga - calculating tithi, nakṣatra and duration of day and night accurately. This subject of study shall blend ancient knowledge systems with exposure to simulating these concepts by using modern applications such as Stellarium, SkyMap, PhET, etc.

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Paristhiti Vijñāna

Bhūmādevi has been revered and worshipped in Indian traditions since time immemorial. This inclination also led to development of various indegenous sustainble practices that were well evolved over time from which the contemporary education simple cuts one off. At this juncture where many Earth systems have degenerated through human action, it is of foremost importance to dedicate a subject that delves into presenting problems of the present and possible hybrid solutions from the past and present. 

This course will help children analyse and understand various sustainable solutions in earthern building, textiles and dying, energy production, water management, waste management, agricultural best practices, Gau-centric economy, and approaches to consumption. Offered in partnership with CREST(Center for Research in Ecology and Sustainable Technologies), this course shall blend both theory and practice to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers

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Ayurveda-Siddha

Indian systems of medicine form a significant vertical in the rich scientific heritage of India. Those who wish to pursue these sciences in mainstream courses can start only in their higher education phases. Whereas, it is important and significantly empowering to study this field of science from a young age for a well-informed sense of wellness.

Children shall begin from learning the world-view of Indian medical systems, starting from Pañca-mahā-bhūtās, Triguṇas, Tridoṣā and their nature. Importantly, children shall becoming aware of one’s own constitution, learn what is ease and disease, lifestyle lessons, understand spices and balanced cooking and an overview of herbs. In advanced classes, children shall gain exposure to Srotas [channels in the body], Functions of Agni in the body, the Pañca-dhātus and their functions, disorders that may arise and methods of detection, Mano-vaha-srotas [channel of the mind] and principles and approaches in diagnosis.

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Ithihasa & Niti

This subject is designed to inspire a great sense of pride in the Bhāratīya Parampara drawing lessons in administration, governance, management and mismanagement, from a plethora of resources in Ithihāsas, Purāṇas, and texts that delve into Nīti and Purushārtas. 

Children shall rejoice in value-rich stories from Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata, as well as understand the great lineages and leaders leading upto the Indian freedom movement. In parallel, children shall be exposed to thematic studies of rivers and cities of Ancient India, significant temples and architecture of India, water management systems in Ancient India, history of textiles, shipping, metallurgy, trade and commerce. The outcome of this course is to help children blossom into a vibrant identity of a Bhārati with access to facts and philosophy of this sacred land.

Vedic Stream

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Children choosing the Vedic stream will be trained on Krishna Yajur Vedam and will be supported by knowledge of Sanskrit, Maths, English and Indian Knowledge Systems to be become well qualified to choose future higher education, career and research in the Shastras.