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Prajna, an initiative by His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, fosters ethical values and Vedic culture. It offers comprehensive personality development through Vedic education, teaching children to view service to all as service to God and environmental responsibility.​
​​Mission: Empower children with meaningful knowledge
Vision: Preserve and spread moral values and cultural heritage​
Comprehensive personality development through ancient wisdom
Authentic Vedic literature with supporting textbooks & interactive workbook activities
Mind-body wellness through yoga and meditation
Bhajans and daily prayers from our Vedic culture
Leadership, public speaking, and management skills through ancient Vedic wisdom
Cultural customs and meaningful practices from rich Vedic tradition
Environmental stewardship and service to society​
Classes run September to June
Annual fees of $395 includes books, materials and tuition
$25 sibling discount
Prajna Structure & Syllabus
Module 1
Enriching all activities of the day. Learn about some important festivals in the year
In this module students will learn how to pronounce Sanskrit vowels and consonant sounds, to chant important slokas (related to showing gratitude to Nature and God, removing hindrances, excelling in studies, improving memory skills, improving health etc.) Students will also understand the importance of celebrating festivals, will discover the traditions and culture of our Vedic lineage, will be introduced to stories of important devotees, sages and their contributions to the mankind.
Pre-requisite: Interest to learn Vedic science and culture
Module 2
Importance of Mother & Father, prayers for achieving goals
In this module students will learn Sanskrit phonetics, to chant Sri Krishna Astakam, Hari Astakam, Pancha:yudha Stho:thram. Students will continue to learn and discover the traditions and culture of our Vedic Lineage. Students will also learn about devotion towards mother & father through various stories.
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 1
Module 3
Importance of guru, friendship skills, prayers for good memory and focus
In this module students will learn to chant Guru Parampara, Sri Hayagri:va Sthothram and understand the importance and role of a Guru in their lives with selected stories or disciples and their gurus from our scriptures, stories about real friendship
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 2
Module 4a
Sri Lakshmi Astho:ttharam & Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sthothram
In this module students will learn to chant Sri Lakshmi Astho:ttharam & Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sthothram, the power of chanting Sri Vishnu Sahasrana:ma sthothram, its origin and meanings of a few na:mas
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 3
Module 4
A journey towards victory – Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Communication skills, gratitude and knowledge
In this module students will learn the first chapter of Bhagavad Gita. They will learn the history behind Bhagavad Gita and understand how to approach elders when in dilemma, understand how the guidance of elders leads us to victory, learn the significance of first chapter’s name and the benefits of chanting or even listening to the first chapter. They will also learn stories from our scriptures about knowledge (Jnanam), “Power of Speech” and understand how to talk (sathyam bru:ya:th priyam bru:ya:th..). They will also learn the five characteristics a word should have while we talk, learn stories about how to show gratitude
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 3 or 4a
Module 5
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2
In this module students will learn second chapter of Bhagavad Gita - Sankya Yoga and delve into the path of knowledge. Students will understand the immortality of the soul, the importance of duty over desire, and how to maintain balance in all life situations through spiritual wisdom..
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 4
Module 6
Various chapters of Bhagavad Gita
In Module 6 students will learn Bhagavad Gita chapters 3,4 and 5 where they learn the essence of Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Karma Sanyasa Yoga.
Pre-requisite: Complete Module 5
LMIG-1
Life Management in Gita
LMIG is a highly interactive module geared towards empowering the students with values, tools, and techniques from the Bhagavad Gi:tha, which they can apply in daily life at home, school, and work. Course will have multiple workshops (group discussions and individual) to prepare students for real-world situations with wisdom from Bhagavad Gi:tha.
Pre-requisite: Age 10+, Complete Prajna Module 1 or orientation course
Contact us at 650-RING-JET
or email at prajna@jetcalifornia.org
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There are various centers across Bay Area where Prajna classes are held. Check the centers page for a center close to your home.​
JAI SRIMANNARAYANA!
