Bhagavad Gita Course (Karma, Jnana, Bhakti)Online Training: Bhagavad Gita (according to Gandhi and comments by Mahadev Desai and Swami Sivananda) Yoga PhilosophyThe main objective of the Course taught by the Gita Institute is know the deep wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita (which contains the essence of the Yoga Philosophy), studying the main Paths of Yoga:
The course is based on Mahatma Gandhi's version of the Bhagavad Gita (“The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi) with comments by him and Mahadev Desai; This is one of the most affordable, understandable and educational versions. In addition, Swami Sivananda's comments have been incorporated. This version has been translated into Spanish by Pedro Nonell. The course is aimed at any seeker who wishes to develop the path of Self-Knowledge and improve as a human being thanks to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita (Yoga Philosophy), as well as yoga teachers and practitioners who also seek to incorporate the ethical-spiritual dimension. In their yoga practices, beyond the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. If you want a more in-depth study of the Bhagavad Gita, we recommend the following advanced courses:
The Course: Bhagavad Gita is made up of Three modules: The Course: Bhagavad Gita is made up of three modules module 1- Karma Yoga (“hands to work”) The main objective of this module is to know the fundamentals and importance of Karma Yoga, the Yoga of Action (selfless): “work (act) but do not get attached to the results.” The easiest yoga that most people can follow, the path of the majority of humanity. The previous step to Bhakti and Jnana Yoga. As well as knowing the Yoga of Meditation (Dhyana Yoga), the path that through meditation leads to the direct perception of Atman (the inner self). Gandhi said that work without expecting the fruits of action was the central teaching of the Bhagavad Gita. Swami Vivekananda stated that Karma Yoga is the purification of the mind through work. For him, the first 6 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita make up Karma Yoga (“Hands to work”). He considered Buddha to be one of the greatest Karma Yogis in history. Subjects of the Karma Yoga (Bhagavad Gita) module: 1- Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita 2- Chapter 1- The Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna 3- Bhagavad Gita: The Path of Wisdom 5- The life of Gandhi and Sri Swami Sivananda. Introduction to the four Paths of Yoga 6- Chapter 3- The Yoga of Action (Karma) 7- Chapter 4 - The Yoga of Knowledge, Action, and Renunciation (Jnana Karma Sannyasa). 8- Chapter 5 - The Yoga of Renunciation of Action 9- Chapter 6 - The Yoga of Meditation (Dhyana) module 2- Bhakti Yoga (Heart to feel) The main objective of this module is to know the pillars and importance of Bhakti, the Yoga of Devotion to the Lord, the path of love: “Heart to feel”, the easiest and most natural of all Yogas and the one that most people follow. The Bhakta Yogi not only loves the Lord, but also all of His creation. For Swami Vivekananda: Subjects of the module Bhakti Yoga: 10- Chapter 7 - The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization of Brahman 11- Chapter 8- The Yoga of the Imperishable Parabrahman 12- Chapter 9- The Yoga of Royal and Discriminatory Knowledge 13- Chapter 10- The Yoga of Divine Manifestations 14- Chapter 11- The Yoga of the Universal Form of the Lord. 15- Chapter 12- The Yoga of Devotion (Bhakti) module 3- Jnana Yoga (“brain to conceive”) The main objective of this module is to know the pillars and importance of the Yoga of Knowledge: Jnana Yoga, the path of the highest philosophy (“Brain to conceive”), the most complete path and the culmination of the other three yogas: Karma, Dhyana and Bhakti Yoga: “Unity in Diversity (All is One)” For Swami Vivekananda: «Jnana Yoga is the highest philosophy. The Jnani Yogi has to go through the hardest of all renunciations understanding that any type of manifestation of power in nature does not belong to nature but to the soul. Thus wisdom is achieved by contemplating the One Being in all beings. When the Jnani attains it, through devotion (Bhakti) he selflessly dedicates himself for the good of humanity» For Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa: Subjects of the module Jnana Yoga: 16- Introduction to Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. 17- Chapter 13- The Yoga of the Distinction between the Field and the Knower of the Field 18- Chapter 14- The Yoga of the Differentiation of the Three Gunas 19- Influence of the Bhagavad Gita to the West 20- Chapter 15- The Yoga of the Supreme Being 21- Chapter 16- The Yoga of Divine and Demoniacal Inheritance. 22- Chapter 17- The Yoga of the Threefold Faith 23- Chapter 18- The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation (Final of the Bhagavad Gita) Study process of each chapter of the Bhagavad Gita:
The final exam is based on in-depth research work on the Bhagavad Gita, especially valuing that its results can benefit the yogic community and/or humanity. This course is recommended for all those who truly wish to delve deeper into the infinite wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, particularly for yoga teachers. Title: The student-seeker who passes the exercises and obtains a favorable report from his teacher will receive the: “Course: Bhagavad Gita (according to Gandhi)” issued by the Gita Institute and EENI Global Business School. ECTS credits may be validated if the student wishes to enroll in advanced courses or in the Master in Bhagavad Gita and science of Yoga. (c) Gita Institute |