AN introductory course (lecture series) in Hinduism, called ‘Understanding Hinduism’ is going to be offered to Hindus and all interested persons wishing to learn the philosophy and other sublime Hindu concepts.
It comprises six lectures—one per week, each with duration of three hours (13:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs). The dates for these lectures are: July 20, 27 and August 3,10,17,24. Venue for same is the Vishnu Mandir—Public Road (Bhaiee Street) East Meten-Meer-Zorg (upstairs of temple).
The topics to be lectured include: A brief history of Hinduism; distinguishing features of Hinduism; God in Hinduism; Trimurti; fatherhood and motherhood of God; Hindu scriptures; stages of Life; Varnashrama; The Pancha Maha Yajnas; Yoga; the Law of Karma and reincarnation; image worship; rituals and mythology; the Guru; Mantra Shakti—the Power of Mantras; major Hindu Sects/Cults/Sub-Religions; man’s search for God; Hindu Philosophy in Brief; Vedanta and its Schools of Thought; Hindu Ethics; Samskaara; Hindu Outlook on Life;universal Outlook of Hinduism; scientific Heritage; fasts and Festivals; Avataras; etc.
Lectures will be done by Pandit Charranlall Nandalall, along with the guest appearances of Pandit Ramdial Balbadar and others.
A textbook designed specifically to meet the needs of this course will be used.
This course is absolutely free. Interested persons are asked to take full advantages of this lecture series; you will not regret it.
For more information or registration, contact Pandit Charranlall Nandalall on 695-4961or email charranlall@gmail.com