Live classes in small groups, after school and on weekends
All classes meet live on Google Meet, in groups small enough that Aditi Dasi knows every student by name. Children's classes are taught in English on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on weekends, and adult classes are taught in Hindi.
The children's program
Children's classes are taught in English and are open to any child from 4 to 17. Here is what children take from them at each age.
Ages 4 to 8
The youngest children hear Krishna's stories and learn simple shlokas as songs. Their first lessons are in kindness, honesty, and gratitude, taught gently and with plenty of repetition so they can follow along.
Ages 9 to 12
Children this age memorize shlokas with their meanings and follow the story of the Mahābhārata. In discussion they start asking big questions, and they find that the Gītā has answers.
Ages 13 to 17
Teenagers apply the Gītā to what they face every day, including pressure, identity, friendship, and ambition. The conversations are honest, and they always come back to the verses.
Not sure which batch fits? See the class times, or message us and we'll help you choose.
The adult program in Hindi
Adults study all eighteen chapters in order, verse by verse, with Sanskrit chanting, word meanings, commentary, and open discussion.
- No prior study or Sanskrit background needed
- Weekend sessions that respect a working schedule
- Space for questions, including skeptical ones
- A regular group of fellow students
Class times
Choose one time that suits your family. Your child joins that class every week, for one hour, live on Google Meet. All times are Eastern Time (Toronto).
| Day | Time (ET) | Who | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00–6:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Monday | 6:00–7:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Wednesday | 5:00–6:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Wednesday | 6:00–7:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Saturday | 9:00–10:00 am | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Children, ages 6–12 | Full |
| Saturday | 12:00–1:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–12:00 pm | Children, ages 6–12 | Full |
| Sunday | 12:00–1:00 pm | Children, ages 4–17 | Open |
For adult classes in Hindi, message us on WhatsApp for current times.
What you need for class
- A device that can join Google Meet, with a steady connection
- A notebook and pencil
- A quiet corner for the hour
- A copy of the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is is lovely to have but not required; study materials are shared in class
श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः ।ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥śraddhāvāṁl labhate jñānaṁ tat-paraḥ saṁyatendriyaḥjñānaṁ labdhvā parāṁ śāntim acireṇādhigacchati
“A faithful man who is dedicated to transcendental knowledge and who subdues his senses is eligible to achieve such knowledge, and having achieved it he quickly attains the supreme spiritual peace.”
Bhagavad-gītā 4.39