Ages 5–8
Seedlings
Krishna's stories, simple shlokas learned as songs, and first lessons in kindness, honesty, and gratitude, all taught gently, with plenty of song and repetition so the youngest students can follow along.
Live classes in small groups, every weekend
All classes meet live on Zoom on weekends, in groups small enough that Mataji knows every student by name.
The children's program
Children are grouped by age, so the stories, shlokas, and discussions are pitched right for their stage.
Ages 9–12
Saplings
Shloka memorization with meanings, the arc of the Mahābhārata, and discussions where children start asking the big questions and discover the Gītā has answers.
Ages 13–17
Young Banyans
The Gītā applied to a teenager's real world: pressure, identity, friendship, ambition. Honest conversations anchored in verses that have steadied seekers for millennia.
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The adult program
A systematic, verse-by-verse journey through all eighteen chapters: 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 steady group of fellow travellers on the same path
The weekend timetable
Sample schedule Final batch times are confirmed when you register, and we'll place you in the group that fits your child's age and your weekend.
| Day | Time (ET) | Batch | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 am | Seedlings (ages 5–8) | 45 min |
| Saturday | 11:00 am | Saplings (ages 9–12) | 60 min |
| Saturday | 12:15 pm | Young Banyans (ages 13–17) | 60 min |
| Sunday | 10:00 am | Adult Gītā study | 75 min |
| Sunday | 11:45 am | Adult Gītā study | 75 min |
You probably have everything already.
- A device with Zoom and 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 ।śraddhāvāṁl labhate jñānaṁ tat-paraḥ saṁyatendriyaḥ
“One who has faith and is devoted to the pursuit attains knowledge.”
Bhagavad-gītā 4.39