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Class Information -
Class Information -
This is a two year syllabus - Dharma 9 and 10. The levels will be taught in alternate years:
2025-2026: Dharma 9 is designed to serve as a foundational overview of core Hindu teachings, concepts, and practices-ideal for middle and high school students seeking to deepen their understanding of Hindu Dharma as a whole. The class emphasizes clarity, structure, and discussion while reinforcing student identity and pride in Hindu heritage.
2026-2027: Dharma 10 is a capstone-level class that introduces students to the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important scriptures in Hindu Dharma. This class encourages personal connection with Bhagwan (the Divine) through the lens of the Gita's timeless teachings. It serves as both a spiritual guide and a practical handbook for life as a young Hindu in the modern world.
Ages: 12+ / Grade: 8+
Download PDF copy of book:
Dharma 9 CLICK HERE
Dharma 10 CLICK HERE
Teachers -
Teachers -
Teachers:
Vishal Agarwal
Sankarshana Madhavarao
Pranav Jha
EMAIL teachers: dharma9@hsmn.org
Teenage Volunteers:
Ishika Sharma
Aryan Dutta
Sohum Patil
Class & Homework -
Class & Homework -
November
November
November 16
November 16
● We started learning more terms: dharma, Artha, karma, moksha
● We learned the story of Dhanurdāsa. He realized that Bhagavān had more beautiful
eyes than his pretty girlfriend.
● We learned the story of Yayati and Puru, which showed the futility of pursuing endless
happiness, and how this pursuit of happiness eventually ends. You have to be content
with what you are doing in life. Have discipline and control over what you do in life.
● Sant Purandara Dāsa’s greed led to his family members dying. He learned that money
and wealth are not everything. Money cannot bring you true happiness if you are not a
good person (sharing and caring).
● The 5G Phone: Dial Bhagavan. This basically says that your phone will not help you, but
praying and respecting god will help you.
● Following dharma will help you reach heaven.
October
October
October 5
October 5
Today we started the topic of Hindu influences on rest of humanity and focused on religious and cultural impact on South East, East and Central Asia (Afghanistan, Tibet, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia etc.). We also briefly discussed the practice of Yoga in the West. Next week, our class will undergo meditation. Then, 10/19 is HATS Holiday. We will resume the topic on 10/26 and focus on scientific, mathematical influences on the West. All the slides covered are in the textbook.
September
September
September 28
September 28
We discuss the history of hinduism and there is no homework or tests
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