The lack of a course that introduces Sanathana Dharma systematically has often caused difficulties to the curious and people who work at Dharma Pathasalas. Also, we can find self-respecting Hindus who are deprived of apt responses to criticisms of religious extremists.
On careful examination of several books that have been published on this topic, one will realise that these were written without Tyajya-Grahya Buddhi. Our experience proves that teaching our children unauthentic stories from Puranas is causing more harm than good, by making it a weapon for religious conversion forces to convert our youth. Most of them are still stuck with writing books containing objective type questions like – Who was Arjuna’s daughter? Who was Kunti’s father?. Hence, spoiling the seriousness of the subject. Others are reasearching on topics which are of no relevance to anyone today. And then there are works which spoil the curiosity for learning by their poor method of presentation.
There are several studies on Hinduism which resulted from the misconception that Sanathana Dharma can be learned from scriptures alone. Although authentic scriptures may help in studying Hinduism, only knowledge gained from Guru Paramparas is helpful in real learning. As Ramana Maharshi stated, “I’m thankful I didn’t become a Vedanti by reading the Vedanta texts”.
It is here Acharya Sri K R Manoj ji, founder of Aarsha Vidya Samajam who instilled the message of Sanathana Dharma in tens of thousands through the Adhyatmika Sastram course, reverted more than 4000 youth who had converted to anti-Hindu ideologies, back to Sanathana Dharma, and enabled more than 10 such people become full-time Pracharaks of Sanathana Dharma, becomes relevant. He designed this curriculum based on the knowledge he received from the Maha Guru Paramparas of Sri Sankara Gurudev, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Nikhileshwarananda Parmahansa, findings from his own research, experiences, and philosophies.
Adhyatmika Sastram is a course that introduces Sanathana Dharma, Comparative Study of Religions, and philosophies in a comprehensive manner.
It is taught on 5 levels:
PARICHAYA
52 Lessons (Textual Format)
PRABODHINI
150 Hours
ADHYAPAK
250 Hours
PRAVEEN
500 Hours
AACHARYA
Prathama Pada – 1000 Hours
Dwiteeya Pada – 5000 Hours
It adopts an approach that goes from basic initial lessons on terminology to deeper aspects.
The lessons are presented in a way which can be understood by anyone in a clear and simple manner without the complexities of language.