What is Prajna?
“Prajna is the ability to translate good knowledge into action.”
Vedic knowledge and culture so preciously preserved for millions of years is
being lost in this modern era. We have forgotten the significance and
importance of our customs and traditions. What is the goal of the human life?
What should one realize in this life? What should be one's response in our
daily chores? Due to the lack of answers to these questions there is confusion
in the society, leading to unrest, lack of confidence and disrespect for
the traditional way of living. In spite of our rich, valuable and true vedic
knowledge, we often tend to disown and distance from it due to ignorance and
misinformation. Hence only a true A:cha:rya can dispel this darkness by
lighting a lamp of right vedic knowledge in our hearts. Sri: Swa:mi:ji has
taken up this task of educating and reforming us so that we will be able to
lead our lives in a fruitful way. Come, let us all join this movement. A
person who gets benefited in this process, can lead others too in the proper
direction thus empowering the entire society at large. Prajna is a series of
classes conducted for the benefit of children and adults under the guidance of
His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Sri:manna:ra:yaNa Ra:ma:nuja Chinna Jeeyar
Swa:mi:ji:. Students will be learning about our ancient heritage and will thus
develop to love the same.
What are the offerings?
Students will:
Learn basics of our tradition
Get familiar with vocabulary and terminology
Get introduced to the Vedic literature, stories from our itiha:sas and
pura:Nas
Learn biographies of our great teachers and devotees of Lord Srimannarayana
Learn slo:kas and prayers
Understand virtues and values and much more.
Wherever possible, there will also be classes scheduled for students to learn their native language, music, dance, arts etc., There will be numerous community functions organized for special occassions involving all 'Prajna' families. Sri: Swa:mi:ji: will provide instructions to the teachers and will be gracing his divine benevolence and blessing to the students in their path of learning.
Cost: Prajna classes are complimentary to families sponsoring a student in a JET tribal, vedic or blind school in India. Sponsorship is $30 per month payable to JETUSA. JETUSA is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. For those who would like to pay the fee instead, it is $30 per month for one participant and $40 per month for two siblings. For adult classes donations are welcome but not mandatory.
Please feel free to contact the Prajna volunteers if you have a question or need a clarification regarding Prajna. We will be glad to start a new class in your area, if there is enough interest in your neighbourhood/community.
Prajna Volunteers
Kum Saradaji - Phone: (510) 331-8303 & Email: sarada.sripada at gmail.com
Madhu - Email: jetcalifornia at gmail.com
