The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa
(A Branch of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, W. Bengal, India)
FACULTY OF PEACE STUDIES, SPIRITUALITY AND CULTURE
CERTIFICATE IN HINDU STUDIES TEXT BOOKS 1. Hinduism, its meaning for the liberation of the Spirit – Swami Nikhilananda 2. Hindu Gods and Goddesses – Swami Harshananda 3. All about the Gita – Swami Harshananda 4. Hindu Festivals and Sacred Days Swami Harshananda 5. Hinduism through Questions and Answers – Swami Harshananda SUBJECTS COVERED • Hindu Scriptures • • • •
4 Yugas 4 Ashramas Purusharthas Castes
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Concept of God Karma Reincarnation Hindu Gods and Goddesses
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Festivals Four Yogas Sri Ramakrishna
CERTIFICATE IN BHAGAVAD GITA STUDIES TEXT BOOKS: 1. The Bhagavad Gita (with the Introduction and Chapter summaries by Swami Nihsreyasananda) 2. All about Gita Swami Harshananda Semester 1 Semester 2
: Chapters 110 : Chapters 1118