Pragnyaa
Opening the treasure of wisdom...
Opening the treasure of wisdom...
This year-round program focuses on 12-18 years old, when children are intellectually curious and eager to explore and learn in a creative yet structured environment.
This year-round program focuses on 12-18 years old, when children are intellectually curious and eager to explore and learn in a creative yet structured environment.
The topics introduced in the Summer camps are further explored in greater detail. The study of Samskritam is taken up in earnest and students will get to study works such as Indian mathematics from Bhaaskarayacharya’s Leelavati and Epigraphy to name a few.
The topics introduced in the Summer camps are further explored in greater detail. The study of Samskritam is taken up in earnest and students will get to study works such as Indian mathematics from Bhaaskarayacharya’s Leelavati and Epigraphy to name a few.
Major Shastras and their scope and effect in shaping global intellectual discourse will be discussed. Students will get a deep exposure to topics in Indian science, geography and history of India, its cultural and intellectual contributions, traditional Indian art forms from Shastras and Vedas.
Major Shastras and their scope and effect in shaping global intellectual discourse will be discussed. Students will get a deep exposure to topics in Indian science, geography and history of India, its cultural and intellectual contributions, traditional Indian art forms from Shastras and Vedas.
Pragnyaa Module 1
Pragnyaa Module 1
Topics Covered:
Topics Covered:
1. Samskritam -Basics and Prathama Deeksha
1. Samskritam -Basics and Prathama Deeksha
2. Indian mathematics
2. Indian mathematics
3. Narrative building through Indian History
3. Narrative building through Indian History
-: Pre-requisite for Module 2 :-
-: Pre-requisite for Module 2 :-
Duration: 15-16 weeks
Duration: 15-16 weeks
Pragnyaa Module 2
Pragnyaa Module 2
Topics Covered:
Topics Covered:
1. Samskritam - Raghuvamsham OR
Sankshepa Ramayanam
1. Samskritam - Raghuvamsham OR
Sankshepa Ramayanam
2. Indian mathematics
2. Indian mathematics
3. Narrative building through Indian History
3. Narrative building through Indian History
Duration: 20-21 weeks
Duration: 20-21 weeks
Module 1 Syllabus
Module 1 Syllabus
Samskritam
Samskritam
Learn the worlds most ancient and refined language Samskritam, memorization of few aspeects of Grammar from the finest composer, PaNini.
Learn the worlds most ancient and refined language Samskritam, memorization of few aspeects of Grammar from the finest composer, PaNini.
Bharateeya GaNitam
Bharateeya GaNitam
- Various operations on numbers with a multi-dimensional approach
- Introduction to a complete stand alone work on Mathematics by a great Indian mathematician, Bhaskaracharya
- Text book used - Leelavati by Krishnaji Shankara Patwardhan
- Class material will be shared in form of documents.
Indian History (ItihAsa)
Indian History (ItihAsa)
- Based on EkAtmatA Stotram, covering length and breadth of the Indian History.
- Epigraphy and present day topics such as Kashmir, Hindu genocide, Global Economy, Leadership etc.
- Discussions to help inculcate children's identities connecting back to roots
- Materials will be shared on the LMS
Module 2 Syllabus
Module 2 Syllabus
Pre-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
- Students know how to read, write & converse in Samskritam, Samskrita Bharati SAFL course completion is a plus.
- Prior knowledge of Brahmi & Pallava script is a plus.
Course Details:
Course Details:
- Bhaskaracharya's Leelavati (Advance mathematics) for middle school and high schoolers.
- Samskritam kAvya parichaya through Raghuvamsham OR SangkShepa RAmAyaNam.
- Grantha Lipi originating in 5th century AD from Brahmi script & is still in use. It was once used to write Samskritam.
- Samskritam based coding language that leverages the languistic constructs and IKS (Indian Knowledge System). Be able to create code to generate painting patterns.
- PDF of Ramakatha will be provided
Logistics:
Logistics:
- Prerequisite - Module 1 completion
- Course Duration: 16 weeks
- Text book used - Leelavati by Krishnaji Shankara Patwardhan
- Class material will be shared
Prerequisite: Module-1
Prerequisite: Module-1
Books / Resources
Books / Resources
Mandatory Books
Mandatory Books
- Ayanam Series – Ayanam, Saarinee, Prapadya, Supada, Sushama, Subhasaha, Suvaanee
- Samskrita - Sulekhavali
- Prathama Deeksha book pdf will be shared
- Raghuvamsham OR Sankshepa Ramayanam (Triteeya Deeksha by Rashtriya Samsthana) - pdf will be shared
- Text book used - Leelavati by Krishnaji Shankara Patwardhan
Optional Books
Optional Books
- Devabhasha (Class 4 & 5 OR 6-8 - depending on class)
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
- Folder to file the PDFs shared with children
- Pen/Pencil, Eraser, crayons etc.
Program Logistics & Fees
Program Logistics & Fees
India
India
Days: Saturdays
Days: Saturdays
Duration: 2.5 hours
Duration: 2.5 hours
Module 1: Jun - Oct (16 Weeks)
Module 1: Jun - Oct (16 Weeks)
Module 2: Nov - Mar (20 Weeks)
Module 2: Nov - Mar (20 Weeks)
USA
USA
Days: Saturdays
Days: Saturdays
Duration: 2.5 hours
Duration: 2.5 hours
Module 1: Sept - Dec (15 Weeks)
Module 1: Sept - Dec (15 Weeks)
Module 2: Jan - May (21 Weeks)
Module 2: Jan - May (21 Weeks)