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Mahabharata Beyond the Battlefield: Engaging Themes and Thought-Provoking Insights

Cultural & Philosophical Immersion to Explore the Mahabharata


  • Time-Travel with Mahabharata - 5-Day lecture series delving into its characters, stories, and enduring wisdom, through a series of engaging themes and captivating questions.

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Registration Cost: USD $59
USD $29/-

Mahabharata — an immersive exploration into the timeless epic that shaped our cultural fabric. This 5-day online course is tailored for someone deeply connected to the cultural roots embedded in the Mahabharata and seeking a modern, accessible perspective. It's designed to explore the epic's rich narratives, characters, and philosophical teachings. Through engaging themes and thought-provoking questions, we aim to simplify the complex while maintaining depth, ensuring a lucid and enjoyable learning experience.

This is a concise yet comprehensive journey, unraveling the intricate stories, characters, and enduring wisdom of the Mahabharata. Join us to rediscover the Mahabharata with clarity, depth, and a renewed sense of cultural connection.


What You Will Learn

Gain a quick overview of the 18 parvas in the critical edition of the Mahabharata with clarity in understanding the sequence of events and character developments.

Debate who among Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna is the protagonist of the Mahabharata or do Krishna, Kunti, and Draupadi challenge these roles with their profound impact?

Discover hidden gems and local legends missing from the critical edition.

Find out why popular stories like Ganesha transcribing Vyasa's Mahabharata are missing from the critical edition.

Meditate on what the tragic heroism of Karna and the moral struggles of Bhishma and Drona can teach us about the nature of right and wrong.

Examine how characters like Supratika, Ashwasena, Ekalavya, and Barbarika contribute to the rich narrative and flavour of the Mahabharata.

Reflect on the nature of the "Mahabharata Way" and how it can guide us in our lives.

with Abhilash Purohit

Abhilash is an entrepreneur and a corporate educator. After reading the Mahabharata many times over, listening to perspectives on the Mahabharata by scholars, and consuming the Mahabharata in different art forms, Abhilash created ‘Mahabharata Dialogues’. Mahabharata Dialogues is a unique storytelling format that invites the audience to participate in the story and share their perspectives, thus creating a space for all listeners to engage more deeply with the epic. Abhilash is also the creator of the ‘Beyond the Battlefield’ workshop to tell stories from the Mahabharata and train leaders in discovering leadership lessons from the Mahabharata. In this course, Abhilash hopes to bring the joy of the Mahabharata to you while also encouraging you to reflect on its relevance in your life.
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Registration Cost: USD $59
USD $29/-

The course starts on Monday, 15th April

Apr

15

  • 1-Week Course

  • A Series of 5 Classes

  • Mon to Fri, 7:30 pm IST

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Schedule of Classes:

15th Apr (Mon): 7:30 to 9:30 pm IST

16th Apr (Tue): 7:30 to 9:30 pm IST

17th Apr (Wed): 7:30 to 9:30 pm IST

18th Apr (Thu): 7:30 to 9:30 pm IST

19th Apr (Fri): 7:30 to 9:30 pm IST

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Registration Cost: USD $59
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What the previous participants say...!

I would say all aspects all departments from deciding resource person to theme to well researched to present in a spell binding way and an insight in Mahabharat analysis of complex characters etc. are all points valuable for us to correlate with life!

- Dr Indu Mukesh Shastri
Clear crystal points, accepting which are not known or read as it is shows great flexibility, recommending and encouraging books towards reading habit, made known to us ,the unknown characters or rare characters in mahabarata the way of presentation awesome.

- Sandhya VR
Excellent in-depth discussion going over the nuances of the topic

- Dr. Tilok Ghose
The story telling & presenting Mahabharat in a way which is not visible to most of us. It made me inquisitive to read about Mahabharat.

- Umesh Kaushik
Engaging deluvery,excellent preparation and outstanding story telling.

- Narahar Deshpande
Very insightful information and wonderful lessons! Surely a good takeaway and value for money.

- Anagha Prabhu
The thoughts beyond the stories were what I wanted to listen to and I'm happy to say that I experienced it

- VAISHALI SHIRODKAR
Systematic representation, respect for others perspective, no religious angle & very clear about what line of thoughts the instructor believes in, like sticking to BORI edition of Mahabharata. I specially liked this part.

- Deepti Narsale
Moral dilema faced by various characters was very interesting. The sacrifice of their fierce vows under compelling situation are valuable illustration and are applicable to us in our day to day life

- Major T.V. Krishnaswamy (Retd)

Testimonials from Previous Participants



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Registration Cost: USD $59
USD $29/-


How It Works

Step 1

Register in the course

Register

Make an online payment to register in the course

Step 2

Join WhatsApp Group

Join WhatsApp Group

Join the WhatsApp group to get the class notifications

Step 3

Take the Class

Join the Live Class

Join the YouTube live sessions using the link provided through WhatsApp and email



What You Get in This Course

Live Interactive Class

Interact with the instructor and ask questions in a video call-based class

Mon-Fri 7:30 pm IST

5-day duration. Classes from Monday to Friday

Asking Questions

Ask questions and discuss with the instructor

PDF Slides - Notes

PDF Notes/slides to be shared for download

Certificate of Participation

Certificate of Participation for Everyone

Recorded Classes Available

Recorded lectures available for the duration of 2-months

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Registration Cost: USD $59
USD $29/-

Curriculum

  • Day 1 A beginner's guide to the Mahabharata: The critical edition and beyond
    We start with a captivating introduction to the Mahabharata, revealing not just the critical edition's narrative but also blending in lesser-known local lore and anecdotes.

  • Day 2 Through their eyes: Who is the protagonist of the Mahabharata?
    A unique perspective by viewing the epic through the eyes of its main characters from the Pandavas side, providing a balanced view of the epic's moral and ethical complexities.

  • Day 3Voices of the vanquished: Perspectives from Kurukshetra's losing side
    Viewing the epic through the eyes of the Kauravas, providing a balanced view of the epic's moral and ethical complexities.

  • Day 4The Mahabharata's mosaic: Exploring lesser-known characters
    Broaden your scope to the myriad of other fascinating characters - humans, animals, gods, and asuras, each contributing their flavor to the Mahabharata's rich tapestry.

  • Day 5 The Mahabharata way: Ancient wisdom for the modern world
    Tying it all together, exploring Bhagavan Vyasa's unique insight into the human condition and how it resulted in the creation of characters, circumstances, questions, and philosophies that are timeless and relatable.

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Registration Cost: USD $59
USD $29/-

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I exactly learn from this Course?

The aim is to understand and take away key learnings from Mahabharata and apply them in our modern life. We will study Mahabharata in the form of various short stories, analyze its various characters, and think about how these characters from both Pandavas and Kauravas sides might be looking at the war and situation developing.

What is the procedure to join the course?

Once you confirm your participation by paying the fee for the course, you will be added to a WhatsApp group where all the details will be communicated. All the joining links, resources, recorded session links, and reading materials will be shared with you from time to time via WhatsApp group and email.

Where the classes are conducted?

The classes will be conducted via YouTube Live. It will be an interactive session and you will be able to ask your queries within the live session.

What is the schedule of the class?

This is a one-week course. The classes will be from Monday to Friday in the same week. The start date and class schedule are given above on this page. In case you are joining from outside India, you can check your local time here - https://bit.ly/4anFWiP

How will my questions get answered?

At the end of each session, we will be allocating some time for question and answer.

What if I miss a class? What if I don't have time to join the live session?

The classes will be recorded and made available for later viewing for the duration of 2 months. The links will be shared with you from time to time via WhatsApp and email.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, every participant will get a participation certificate.

Are there any prerequisites to attend this course?

There are no prerequisites. This course is for absolute beginners and anyone above 15 age group can join this course.

I don't know the Sanskrit language, can I join?

Yes, you are welcome to join. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Is it necessary to join the WhatsApp group?

No, email will be the primary source of communication. WhatsApp group is just for the convenience of real-time notifications/communication. If you don't wish to join the WhatsApp group, you won't be missing anything.

I'm a western/non-Indian learner and don't know any Indian language, can I join this course?

Yes, you are welcome to join. The class notes or study materials provided are given in both roman script/English and Devanagari script of Sanskrit.

For what age group this course is for?

Anyone above the age of 15 can join this course.

Will we study the complete Mahabharata in this course?

Although we will have a quick overview of Mahabharata in the first session, we won't go through each chapter/parva of Mahabharata in detail.

Will the Bhagavad Gita be covered in this course?

No, we have separate courses for Bhagavad Gita.

Is there any book that will be provided with this course?

We provide the class notes/slides in PDF format. We will send you a list of recommended books that you can refer once the classes start.

What will be the medium of instruction?

The medium of instruction is English. However, the questions can be asked in English or Hindi as needed.

How can I continue learning after this course?

On the last day of the course, we will send you a list of reference books that you can buy and details of our other workshops/courses.

Can I get a demo class?

No, the demo class is not available. This is just a short lecture series for beginners which will be there for one week.

Can I get a refund?

No, the course fee is non-refundable.

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