Stories and Insights from Shrimad Bhagavatam

About the Course

Topics covered in this course

• Shrimad Bhagavatam Parichaya, Mahatmya & Nama Mahima: Introduction to Shrimad Bhagavatam – its glory, importance, and the greatness of the Divine Name.
• Prahlada Charitra: The story of unshakable devotion and faith in Bhagavan.
• Dhruva Charitra: The journey of determination, devotion, and divine grace.
• Gajendra Charitra: The transforming power of surrender and the boundless compassion of Bhagavan.
• Markandeya Charitra: Divine protection and the glory of devotion.
• Gita Saara – Navayogeshwara Samvaada: Essential teachings on devotion, detachment, and the path to liberation.

What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)

• Develop deeper love and devotion for Bhagavan Purushottama during the auspicious Adhika Masa.
• Experience the joy of connecting with the Bhagavan through stories, reflection, and contemplation.
• Understand the lives, devotion, surrender, and spiritual depth of the great Bhagavata-s of Shrimad Bhagavatam. 
• Gain clarity on key spiritual teachings through guided Katha (stories) and Vichara (reflection).
• Strengthen Shraddha (faith) and Bhakti through consistent listening and learning over the month.
• Improve familiarity with Shrimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita.
• Receive gentle guidance through occasional homework that supports reflection and deeper assimilation.

What are the materials/support you get? 

• Expert-Curated Content - Comprehensive and well-structured course content, carefully reviewed by scholars and subject experts to ensure authentic learning.
• Unlimited Access to Recordings - Missed a class or want to revise? Access all session recordings and course content anytime, at your own pace.
• Live, Interactive Sessions – High quality learning through live online classes that encourage questions, discussions, and curiosity.

What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)

• Open to all sincere seekers and devotees.
• Basic familiarity with Shrimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita is helpful but not mandatory.
• The most essential requirement is an eager desire to seek the Bhagavan through katha (listening) and vichara (reflection.) 
• Ability to understand simple spoken English.

What is the effort required to complete this course?

• This is a 1-Credit Course, with total expected student effort of 30 hours.
  Effort Breakup -
            •  Lectures - 15 hours       
            •  Tutorials - 5 Hours
            •  Self-Study - 10 Hours
            •  Assesssment - 5 Hours 
  1 Credit - 30 hours (approx.) of learner-effort comprising all learning activities which is inclusive of attending live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, completing the assessments prescribed for the course.