Additional Information:

The most important followup measure of the Gnana Yagnas is the Study Group program. A systematic study of the scriptural texts prescribed in the Study Group Scheme by Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda after testing its validity over several years.

The basic concept of the Study Group is to study the scriptures by those who have curiosity/thirst to benefit from the perennial wisdom of the Rishis.

A Study Group is a open, encouraging, and lively forum facilitated typically by two Sevaks. Study Group members typically are assigned to read, analyze, and share their understanding of a particular chapter, verse, or a portion of the Study text.

How Study Groups are organized:

Each Study Group member will be allotted a portion in the text. During the subsequent class the Sevak would summarize briefly the proceedings of the last class and request the allotted member to offer his contributions. After the member has finished his contributions/raised questions, the Sevak would request other members for their suplementary contributions on the topic under discussion as also answers to questions raised. Repetition of stanzas and word meanings given in the text under study is essential to become familiar with Sanskrit verses. After the contributions are over, the Sevak, as a member of the class could also make his contributions. Repetitions are to be avoided. After the 45 – 60 minutes of class time, the Sevak should punctually close the class with the recitation of the Pledge by all and quietly disperse with “Hari Om”. By following the procedure with sincerity and enthusiasm, members would get the cream of wisdom of the text under study by the technique of cooperative thinking.