backup Study Groups

Deep Study Groups – of 2 types

The next step after completion of the ‘Adhyayan Shivir’ are the discussion groups or ‘Goshti’s'. This is where what we have read/ understood can be deepened, and verified. Adhyayan does not ‘end‘ with the Adhyayan Shivir’s, it ‘starts‘.

a)   Adhyayan Goshti: (Study)

Prerequisite: Systematic Study of the literature (15 books) – at least one iteration.

• To complete reading & logical comprehension of the concepts in the literature. (shastradhyayan)
• Usually attended by those that are in the process of completing textual-study

b)    Manan Goshti : (Meditative)

Prerequisite: Maturity in Literature Study & Analytical Understanding (multiple readings of literature completed) (shastradhyayan maturity)

• Address issues related to practice (abhyas) for contemplative practice (chintanabhyas)  & behavioural practice (vyavharabhyas ) for direct perception of reality (sakshatkar)
• Usually attended by those that are teaching the darshan and/or in shodh (research)