Hindi is among the most widely spoken and most widely recognized languages in the world. But for a spiritual seeker, this may not be such a distinction. For anyone who is interested in learning more about Vrindavan, Hindi becomes the medium through which the tangible and intangible culture and lifestyle of Vrindavan can be understood and participated in.
Hindi is the lingua franca of the Indian subcontinent. Not just India and Pakistan, but all the way from Afghanistan through Bangladesh, Hindi is easily recognizable and can be used to communicate basic needs and ideas essential for daily life. Further, the writing systems and grammatical syntaxes of most languages in this geography are quite similar to Hindi; therefore, expertise in this one language can afford a scholar a much deeper understanding of the great civilization of India.
Indian civilization in turn is the receptacle for the deep esoteric philosophical ideas treasured in Vrindavan. Brijbhasha, the language of Shri Krishna Himself, can be seen as a dialect of Hindi or a sister language of Hindi. And not just Brijbhasha, but especially for scholars whose first language is from a European family of languages, Hindi can act as an excellent medium for learning Sanskrit too.
In summary, Hindi is highly recommended for anyone interested in the science of bhakti. And this Foundational Hindi Course focuses on aspects of the language specifically useful for seekers living in Vrindavan.
About the Facilitator
Mormukut Anuragi (Milan Gupta) is an alternative education enthusiast living in Vrindavan. He is initiated in the revered Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition established in Shri Radharaman Mandir of Vrindavan. With a deeply experienced understanding of the science of second language acquisition and a heartfelt sympathy for the lifestyle of Vrindavan, coupled with over 17 years of experience in the fields of professional communication and teaching, he has designed this course with a special focus on spiritual seekers of various Vaishnava bhakti schools.
Learn Hindi like never before!
If you are a spiritual seeker looking to immerse yourself in the life and culture of Vrindavan, then this 24-hour Foundational Hindi Language Course is an absolute treasure for you!
Highlights of the course:
(1) Hindi for daily conversations and grammar for reading and writing;
(2) Scholarly learning made fun with communication skills workshops and specifically designed tasks to expedite learning and build interest.
Course fee includes:
(1) 24 sessions of 1 hour each delivered on Mondays and Fridays from 2 to 3 PM IST (in person and via Zoom);
(2) Study materials;
(3) Two bonus workshops, and
(4) Two personal interaction classes throughout the course.
(5) Zoom recordings will be available for those who cannot attend the live classes.
Course date:
The course will start on January 13, 2025, and will continue through March 30, 2025.
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