Understanding the First There Verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

'Understanding the first three verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam' is the perfect start for those who want to understand the traditional method of studying the Bhāgavatam and enjoy Acharya's insights into this great literature. The course offers an in-depth understanding of the first three verses of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. These are known as Mangalācaraṇa verses and are systematically analyzed by various Acharyas commenting on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. The course focuses on the concepts of Śrīla Śrīdhara Swami, Śrīla Jiva Gosvāmī, Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravarti Ṭhākura and Śrīla Prabhupāda's commentaries on these three verses. The original verses will be analyzed in detail and the philosophical themes of each verse will be discussed.

By HG Kanai Krishna Das

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Course Duration

18 hours

Videos

1.5 hours each

No. Of Sessions

12

Sessions per week

3

Language
English

Eligibility

A student should read Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport of the first three verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam at least once.

Schedule of Classes

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17:00 - 18:30 CET

Regular classes on

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

About the Teacher

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HG Kanai Krishna Das

Kānāi Kṛṣṇa Dās is a disciple of His Holiness Rādhānāth Svāmī. Joined ISKCON in 2001. Currently serves as a regular monk at ISKCON NVCC, Pune, India. After graduating in mechanical engineering in 2004 from Govt. College of Engineering, Pune, worked with MNCs like FMR Corporation, Honeywell Corporation and others, as an Oracle consultant for 6 years.

Prabhu joined ISKCON Pune as a regular monk in 2011. Since his college days, he has served as a Kṛṣṇa Consciousness teacher for college and corporate youth. He is a member of ISKCON's Shastric Advisory Council (SAC), a body that advises the GBC on matters relating to the Shastras and their application in ISKCON. He is the Director of Academics at ISKCON Bhāgavata Mahāvidyālaya (IBMV), Govardhan. He serves as Dean of Academics at ISKCON Bhāgavata Mahāvidyālaya in North America, ISKCON Bhāgavata Mahāvidyālaya in Europe, and also at Bhaktivedanta Rajavidyālaya, ISKCON Pune, India.

Prabhu is a traditional Sanskrit scholar with expertise in Paninian grammar. He teaches Sanskrit commentaries on Bhakti Shastras such as Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Bhagavad-gītā, Bhāgavata sandarbhe as well as courses such as Bhakti Vaibhava and Bhakti Vedanta to students worldwide at IBMV North America, Europe, Govardhana and other locations in India. He also teaches Sanskrit grammar, Sanskrit prosody and other aspects of Sanskrit literature.

He is currently pursuing a postgraduate course in Sanskrit and philosophy.

Kānāi Kṛṣṇa Dās conducts online courses on Sanskrit and scriptures for various audiences. His courses can be found at www.vedvarsity.com.

Course Overview

Course Description:


'Understanding the first three verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam' is the perfect start for those who want to understand the traditional method of studying the Bhāgavatam and enjoy Acharya's insights into this great literature.


The course offers an in-depth understanding of the first three verses of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. These are known as Mangalācaraṇa verses and are systematically analyzed by various Acharyas commenting on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. The course focuses on the concepts of Śrīla Śrīdhara Swami, Śrīla Jiva Gosvāmī, Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravarti Ṭhākura and Śrīla Prabhupāda's commentaries on these three verses. The original verses will be analyzed in detail and the philosophical themes of each verse will be discussed.


The course will rekindle the desire and taste for studying the Bhāgavatam, and one's faith and belief in the Bhāgavatam will be greatly strengthened.


Target Audience: Vaishnavas who wish to begin the study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.


Assessment Plan: MCQ test of 50 marks, at the end of the course.


Important Guidelines for the Students: Students must attend at least 75% of the sessions to take the certification test.

What will students gain from this course?


1. Students will gain a deep understanding of the first three verses of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

2. They will understand the traditional methodology of Bhāgavatam study.

3. The historicity and authenticity of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam will be clarified for them.

4. They will gain a deep understanding of many of the fundamental philosophical principles of Gaudiya Vaiṣṇava siddhānta.

5. Theye will be able to explain why Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is considered a natural commentary on the Vedanta-sutras.

6. Students will dive deeply into the five explanations of the first verse.

7. One's faith and belief in the study of the Bhāgavatam will be greatly strengthened.

8. The course will reawaken the desire and taste for absorbing the Bhagavatam.


Why should one attend this course? 


To gain deep understanding and faith in the supremacy of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.


What problems of the students are we solving through the course?


1. Doubts about the authenticity and historicity of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam will be answered.

2. The traditional method of studying Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam will be clear.

3. Faith and belief in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam will be greatly strengthened.

4. Appreciation for studying and practicing the principles of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam will increase.

5. One will be better equipped to present Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam in depth.


Teacher:  HG Kanai Krishna Das

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