SR
Sunita R.
Jaipur
September 2026
Slower-paced than I expected in a good way — actually built real reading ability instead of skimming translations.
NewVerified partnerHybrid6 weeksTransform
Sanskrit & Scripture Study Course
By Ganga Ashram Trust4.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerHybrid6 weeksTransform
Sanskrit & Scripture Study Course
By Ganga Ashram Trust4.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Format
- Hybrid
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 6-week hybrid course combining a residential foundation week with remote weekly seminars on core scripture texts.
Philosophy
Language competence as the gateway to unmediated scripture study, rather than relying solely on translation.
Who This Is For
Guests with genuine long-term interest in reading scripture in the original language, not a casual philosophy overview.
What's Included
- 1-week in-person foundation intensive
- 5 weeks of remote weekly seminars
- Course reader and glossary
- Recorded sessions for review
- Physical textbooks (digital reader provided)
Itinerary & Packages
6-Week Study Course
In-person foundation plus remote seminar series.
₹28,000
6 weeks
Day 1
Foundation week begins
Sanskrit script and basic grammar introduced.
Day 7
Remote seminars begin
Weekly text-study seminars over video call.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹28,000
per programme
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