Paper 5 – Shodasha Sanskara

Sanskaras serve as foundational pillars for personal development and social integration within the framework of Indian cultural and spiritual heritage. Beginning with an introduction to the concept, scope, and types of Shodasha Sanskara, the course unfolds the profound meanings and practices associated with each Sanskara, encompassing rituals before birth, during birth, and up to the naming ceremony. It further delves into educational and initiatory Sanskaras like Vidyarambha and Upanayan, leading to the sacraments of marriage and household life, and concluding with rites performed at life's end.

Paper 6 –  Sanskara - Sanskriti - Traditions

The course on "Sanskara - Sanskriti - Traditions" delves into the profound interrelations between Sanskara (rites of passage), Sanskriti (culture), and traditions, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interweave to form the tapestry of Indian civilization. Beginning with an exploration of Sanskriti, its concepts, features, and scope, the course offers insights into the foundational aspects that define and distinguish Indian culture. It contrasts this with Western notions of culture, examining the scope, limitations, and differences between the two paradigms.

Paper 7 – Teaching Skills, Methods and Techniques 

This subject delves into the quintessential traits and foundational requirements of a teacher, emphasizing the importance of passion, learning aptitude, and core teaching values such as humility, forgiveness, and discipline. It further explores advanced communication skills, including language proficiency, expression, and the innovative mindset crucial for engaging students effectively. The curriculum offers a deep dive into various teaching skills and methods, focusing on understanding student psychology, oral and written communication, storytelling, and simplifying knowledge delivery.

Paper 8 - Study of Dharma

Dharma is a very broad concept but it has been presented and percolated in a very complex and confused manner in a society at large. Unfortunately, Dharma is considered as equivalent to religion. It is very necessary and important to understand the baisc idea of dharma. Every student and learner need to be familiar of the foundations, functions and features of Dharma. Dharma is the way of living life, Dharma principles are guidelines for individual and society and balancing between individual, society and universe. Applications of Dharma are the basic rules of management of the relations between human and universe. Study of the Dharma will enlighten students that the real meaning of dharma and how it is different from religion.