Course curriculum

    1. Overview

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    2. Importance of the Ṣaṭ Sandarbhas

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    3. About this course

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    4. Course Author

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    5. Eligibility of the student

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    6. Course Book

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    7. The Language of Transcendence — Key Terms and Concepts

    8. Tattva Sandarbha - Sanskrit Mula Text

    9. Audio File Downloads

    1. Overview

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    2. Part 1

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    3. Review

    4. Part 2

    5. Review

    1. Overview

    2. Part 1

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    3. Review

    4. Part 2

    5. Review

    1. Overview

    2. Part 1

    3. Review

    4. Bonus Material

    5. Part 2

    6. Review

    1. Overview

    2. Part 1

    3. Additional Reading

    4. Review

    5. Part 2

    6. Review

    7. Part 3

    8. Review

    9. Bonus Material

    1. Overview

    2. Part 1

    3. Review

    4. Part 2

    5. Review

    6. Bonus Material

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 208 lessons
  • 38.5 hours of video content

What you get

A one-time purchase gives you access to:

  • 208 lessons

  • 38 hours of video lectures with downloadable audio files

  • The original text and translation, along with Babaji’s commentary, accompanying each video

  • A quiz for each lecture, to help consolidate key concepts

Instructor

Director - Jiva Institute of Vaishnava Studies Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji

Satyanarayana Dasa, born in 1954, was drawn to the spiritual traditions of his home country India since his childhood. After receiving a postgraduate degree in 1978 from IIT Delhi and working in the United States for four years, he returned to India. There he studied the formal systems of Indian philosophy known as Ṣaḍ-darśana under the direct guidance of his guru Śrī Haridāsa Śāstrī Mahārāja and Swami Śyāma Śaraṇa Mahārāja.

This education was taken up in the traditional manner for more than 25 years, while he dedicated himself as a practitioner of bhakti yoga. In 1991 he accepted the traditional Vaiṣṇava order of renounced life, bābājī-veṣa. His main focus has been with the works of Jīva Gosvāmī, particularly on translating the Ṣaṭ Sandarbhas, into English and commenting on them. He also earned four śāstric degrees, and received both a law degree and a PhD in Sanskrit from Agra University.

Satyanarayana Dasa is the director of the Jiva Institute of Vaishnava Studies in Vrindavan, India. He is a visiting professor at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. In 2013 he was honored by the president of India, Pranab Mukherjee, for his extraordinary contribution in presenting Vedic culture and philosophy, both nationally and internationally.

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Learn the foundational truths of Gauḍīya-vaiṣṇavism and build a solid fundament for your bhakti edifice.

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FAQ

  • Is this course suitable for beginners?

    Yes. Tattva Sandarbha is the first book in the series of Ṣaṭ Sandarbhas. While some terms may be unknown, Babaji takes time to explain them and provide a deep understanding of the application of general philosophical concepts to the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava philosophy. As Śrī Jīva Gosvāmī explains in the beginning of this book, the main criterion for eligibility for the reader is to have the desire to serve the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

  • Do I need prior training in Sanskrit or philosophy?

    No formal training is required. Key terms are explained in context, and the course progresses gradually. However, the subject matter is philosophical in nature and requires careful attention and reflection.

  • Is this course meant to replace other courses related to bhakti?

    No, this course is not meant to replace other courses related to bhakti. You may follow any other course. However, Babaji designed his courses with the intention of guiding a practitioner from the foundational level.

  • What distinguishes this course from other lectures or classes?

    The distinguishing feature is the method: a systematic, sentence-by-sentence study of Śrī Tattva Sandarbha as transmitted within the Gauḍīya lineage, rather than isolated lectures or thematic discussions.

  • How much time should I realistically dedicate each day?

    Approximately 40 minutes per day is sufficient to follow the course at a steady pace. The material is structured so that it can be studied consistently without rushing. You can follow the course at your own pace.

  • Is the course devotional or academic?

    The approach of the course is traditional and rooted in the Gauḍīya lineage, while remaining rigorous and faithful to śāstra. It is not designed as a modern academic course, nor as inspirational devotional content. However, the main purpose of the course is to help a sincere sādhaka advance on the spiritual path, not to gain academic knowledge.

  • Will this course remove all philosophical doubts?

    The course aims to clarify foundational principles of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava siddhānta as presented by Śrī Jīva Gosvāmī. While sincere study can resolve many doubts, understanding ultimately depends on one’s engagement, reflection, and practice.

  • Can I follow the course at my own pace?

    Yes. Once enrolled, you have lifelong access to the material and may study it at your own rhythm.

This course clarifies

  • The process of realisation of the transphenomenal Reality

  • The subject, means and goal of the Śrīmad Bhāgavata

  • The truths self-disclosed in Vyāsa’s samādhi