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Gita Goes Global: 15 Lakh Students Across 182 Countries Join Online Learning

The Geeta Parivar, founded by Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, has launched a major online initiative called Learngita.com to teach the Bhagavad Gita globally. The platform, headquartered in Lucknow, now has 15 lakh students from 182 countries, taught by over 13,000 youth volunteers. The initiative boasts an incredible age range, with the youngest completer of the teachings being 6 years old and the oldest being 90. A conference for 'Gitavratis'—those who have memorized the entire Gita—is scheduled for March 27-29 in Kurukshetra.

Key Points: Gita Parivar's Online Initiative Reaches 15 Lakh in 182 Countries

  • 15 lakh global students
  • Online platform Learngita.com
  • 13,000 youth teachers
  • Gitavratis conference in Kurukshetra
  • Age range 6 to 90 years
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Gitavratis' conference to be held in Kurukshetra from March 27-29: Founder of the Geeta Pariwar Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj

Swami Govind Dev Giri announces global reach of Learngita.com, with a Gitavratis conference in Kurukshetra. Youngest learner is 6, oldest is 90.

"15 lakh people across 182 countries are studying the Bhagavad Gita through this medium. - Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj"

Ayodhya, March 29

Founder of the Geeta Pariwar and Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, on Sunday announced that a conference for 'Gitavratis' will be held in Kurukshetra from March 27 to 29.

Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj said that the Gita Parivar, established in 1986, decided to launch the 'Learngita.com' initiative after the Covid 19 pandemic to spread the teachings og the Bhagwat Gita globally online. The Gita Parivar established Lucknow as the central hub for this initiative. There are over 13,000 youth involved in the teaching process, while 15 lakh people from 182 countries are studying the holy scripture.

"The Bhagavad Gita stands as the most significant and representative scripture of our nation... Inspired by this very sentiment, we established the 'Gita Parivar' in Sangamner in 1986, and for the 40 years since then, this mission has continued its work without interruption. After COVID-19, our volunteers decided that we should initiate some activities online to continue teaching without the need for physical contact. With this objective in mind, and establishing Lucknow as our central hub, we launched an initiative named 'Learngita.com'. This initiative is currently overseen by Ashu Bhaiya Goyal, while Sanjay provides ongoing guidance in his capacity as the Executive President based in Sangamner. Over the past 5-7 years, this initiative has expanded so extensively that, as of today, 15 lakh people across 182 countries are studying the Bhagavad Gita through this medium. Every class is 40 minutes long and more than 13,000 youth are engaged in teaching the Bhagwad Gita," he said.

Further, he said that the youngest person to complete the learnings of Bhagwad Gita is 6-years-old while the oldest person completed it at the age of 90.

"I am proud to say that the youngest girl who completed the Bhagwad Gita teachings is only 6-years-old. The oldest person was 90 years old when he attained the teachings of the Bhagwat Gita. This showcases the range of our initiative. Students learn with utmost dedication while the teachers teach unbiased," he added.

Spekaing on the Gitavrati conference, he informed, "We refer to those who have completely memorised the entire Gita as 'Gitavratis' (Votaries of the Gita), and we are currently organising a conference for them which is scheduled to take place in Kurukshetra from March 27 to 29."

- ANI

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Priya S
Amazing initiative. The fact that learners range from 6 to 90 years old shows the Gita's teachings are universal and ageless. More power to the 13,000 youth teachers. Our culture is in good hands.
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Rohit P
Kurukshetra is the perfect place for such a conference. The land where the original discourse was given to Arjuna. Wishing all the Gitavratis the very best. A great step to preserve and propagate our dharmic heritage.
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, I've used Learngita.com. The 40-minute classes are perfectly structured and the teachers are very knowledgeable. It's a wonderful resource for the diaspora to connect with their roots.
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Vikram M
While the initiative is commendable, I hope the focus remains on the philosophical and ethical teachings of the Gita for personal growth, rather than any narrow interpretation. The essence is for all humanity.
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Karthik V
Memorizing the entire Gita is a phenomenal achievement. Hats off to all the Gitavratis. The discipline required is immense. This conference will be a great meeting of minds and souls dedicated to this shastra.

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