Learning and Knowledge

Purpose

Develop and preserve knowledge that supports Krishna consciousness, Gurukula, Bhaktigrama, family life, health, institutional development and preaching.

Why it exists in my life

Lifelong learning is required for meaningful service, teaching, community building and preaching, but learning must move beyond reading into application and teaching.

Relevant roles

Student / Learner, Devotee, Gurukula Teacher, Institutional Builder and Preacher.

Relevant life stages

All stages, with immediate emphasis on current Gurukula preparation and later emphasis on teaching, systems and preaching.

Major responsibilities

Shastra, academics, teaching methodology, child psychology, Hindi, English, mathematics, geography, history, modern civilization, agriculture, Ayurveda, Jyotisha, note processing and practical application.

Projects that may belong here

Future study, curriculum-development, teaching-preparation, research and knowledge-application projects.

Recurring routines that may belong here

Reading/hearing, contemplation, memorization where appropriate, application, teaching and processing important notes into TheBrain. No routines are created yet.

Important relationships

Spiritual authorities, teachers, students, devotees and people who benefit from applied knowledge.

Important knowledge

Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrita, Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Prabhupada biographies and life records, acharya commentaries, varnasrama, academics and practical service knowledge.

Relation to ultimate mission

Knowledge should deepen Krishna consciousness and improve the ability to train children, establish communities, guide others and preach.

What should be measured/reviewed

Priority, scope, required depth, current stage, current level, next step, time allocation, application, teaching and discovered gaps.

Not to be confused with

Not reading volume, collection of facts, endless planning or accumulation without understanding, application and teaching.