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12 Week Bhagavad Gita Course

12 Week Bhagavad Gita Course

Being run for the 10th time - Introductory course to understand core concepts and grasp the high-level map of the terrain of Bhagavad Gita. A handful of shlokas are introduced to give the scriptural anchoring to these concepts.

Take a quiz to reflect with the Gita’s lens.

Starts on 17th February, 2026

Tuesdays 8:30 AM IST | Mondays 8:00 PM PST | Mondays 11:00 PM EST

Small group, upto 15 participants

12 Zoom Sessions | 75 minutes each

2/3rds of the Proceeds go to Charity

Led by Philosophist

Rs. 4,500.00
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Why this group?

Bhagavad Gita is a storehouse of wisdom from the Hindu tradition. It is a non-sectarian, non-dogmatic book with a rational worldview and Universal values based on that. It has been the inspiration for several great philosophers, saints, scientists, artists, and social workers throughout the world for centuries.

Several translations and commentaries are available on the Bhagavad Gita in several languages written over the years. Still, there is a need for a systematic presentation of the message and text of the Bhagavad Gita in a way that is relevant and relatable to the youth and professionals of today. The presentation needs to be based on modern scientifically accepted theories, use modern idioms, and help the student to relate to everyday situations in modern life.

What will we cover?

A top-down approach is utilized in this course. First some core concepts and categories are introduced. This would help the participants grasp the high-level map of the terrain of Bhagavad Gita. Then a handful of slokas are introduced to give the scriptural anchoring to these concepts. The group is taught how to understand the literal and implied meanings of slokas. Overall, we will discuss how to redesign life and create a personalized daily routine to form habits inline with the new knowledge gained.

Who is the group for?

Bhagavad Gita was told by a successful king to another successful king, when the latter faced a moral dilemma in life and sought the former’s wise counsel. Today, many of us face situations in life where we need some guidance to decide. Often, after having attained a certain degree of success in life, we seek a new meaning to life and a new purpose to work. We cannot dig a well when the house is on fire. We need to equip ourselves with a worldview and a framework of concepts that can help us to make good decisions when needed. This course is designed to present Bhagavad Gita as a framework to rediscover oneself, reinvent oneself, find a higher purpose to life, work towards it and guide making decisions in every-day life.

The Experience

100% Online Meetings

Attend 75-minute sessions each week from the privacy and comfort of your own home.

Top-down Approach

This group has top-down approach. First some core concepts and categories are introduced. This would help the student grasp the high-level map of the terrain of Bhagavad Gita. Then a handful of slokas are introduced to give the scriptural anchoring to these concepts. There would be a gradual build-up of understanding in a well-designed sequence with curated sets of slokas. Familiarity with the previous sessions would be the only requirement to fully benefit from a subsequent session.

Reference

Group will be conducted in English. The required slokas will be presented in the slides. The participants will be given a PDF file with all the selected slokas. This can be used for regular chanting and deeper study.

In addition, the students can use any Bhagavad Gita book which gives word-by-word meaning. Suggested book is the Bhagavad Gita book by Swami Swarupananda (disciple of Swami Vivekananda), published by Advaita Ashrama. Kolkata (part of Ramakrishna Math and Mission).

Extensible by Design

12 weeks will give participants an introduction to the core concepts. There will be an option to continue your learning by signing up for 12 additional weeks and cover the next set of slokas and concepts.

Learn from us & from each other

  • Have been dealing with grief for the past few years and the discussion and shloka around grief has been the most helpful thing to have happened to me in years.

    Vani

    On a spiritual journey

  • This [group] is so impactful, because I'm seeing it translate into the real world.

    Raghav

    Founder

  • Grateful to have this opportunity to learn Gita in such a systematic and scientific way. Best 75 minutes of my week.

    Mahak

    Founder

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Meet your Facilitator

Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy

• Years of Experience: 25+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 11
• Relevant Expertise: Bhagavad Gita, Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, Vedanta, Life Skills, Philosophy, Youth Development, Spiritual Inquiry

Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from IIT Madras, an M.Sc (Engg) in Computer Science from IISc Bangalore, and an M.A in Philosophy, Religion and Culture from Annamalai University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Yoga, Biopsychology and Biomedical Instrumentation at IIT Kharagpur. He is a Software Engineer by profession with more than 25 years of experience and is currently working as Director of Product Development at Itron, Bangalore.

He is closely associated with the Ramakrishna Mission. He is one of the founders of the Vivekananda Study Circle at IIT Madras and continues as a mentor for the Vivekananda Study Circle at IISc Bangalore. He is a member and mentor of Vivekananda Yuvak Sangha at Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore and a trustee and trainer at the Vivekananda Janoththana Trust, which conducts Life Skills Workshops for college students and youth. He regularly addresses youth and children on Hinduism, Vedanta, the Bhagavad Gita and Swami Vivekananda. He contributes articles and book reviews to Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, and has published a few books, including a practical guide to conducting Life Skills Workshops. His articles and books can be found on his website www.practicalphilosophy.in.

Every thinking human being asks questions like “Who am I?”, “What is the purpose of life?”, “How do I decide what is right and wrong?”, “What is my duty?” and “Does God exist?”. He finds meaning in helping people explore these profound questions and discover their own answers with guidance from the great thinkers who have reflected on them.

He has facilitated eleven batches of this course at SoulUp and four batches on other platforms, and has delivered these topics to various audiences several times.

FAQs

What will the syllabus cover?

  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
  • Core concepts
  • Purpose of life
  • Nature of the individual
  • Nature of the Universal
  • Path to the goal
  • Essential shlokas
  • Practice of the Bhagavad Gita

What am I going to get out of this?

Bhagavad Gita as a framework to rediscover oneself, reinvent oneself, find a higher purpose to life, work towards it and guide making decisions in every-day life. This could be a very first step to start on a spiritual journey.

What kind of commitment do I need?

Consistent attendance is an important ingredient in benefiting from the group. Familiarity with the previous sessions would be required to fully benefit from a subsequent session.

Will the sessions be recorded?

100% attendance is expected, but we know life happens and you may need to miss a session or two. All sessions will be recorded and recordings made available to the participants.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on Groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

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