Syllabus

Midterm syllabus

Units 1–4 — Introduction to Jainism, the concept of Ahimsa, the Navkar Mantra, and Jain festivals (Paryushan, Diwali). Students should be able to recite the Navkar Mantra and explain its meaning.

Final syllabus

Units 1–8 — Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha, Jain symbols, and stories of the Tirthankaras. Students will complete a short reflective essay.

Complete Year Syllabus — Sanskaar

Midterm topics (Units 1–4)

• Introduction to Jainism — history, core beliefs, and the path of liberation
• Ahimsa (non-violence) — what it means in thought, speech, and action
• Navkar Mantra — full recitation, word-by-word meaning, and daily significance
• Paryushan Parva — the 8-day festival of forgiveness and its practices
• Diwali in Jainism — Mahavir Swami's nirvana and how Jains observe the day
• Life of Mahavir Swami — birth, renunciation, enlightenment, and teachings

Final exam topics (Units 5–8)

• Satya (truthfulness) — why honest speech matters; examples from Jain stories
• Asteya (non-stealing) — taking only what is given; avoiding waste
• Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) — living simply; not being attached to things
• Jain symbols — the hand with wheel (Ahimsa), the Jain emblem, and their meanings
• Stories of the Tirthankaras — Rishabhdeva (1st), Neminath (22nd), Parshvanath (23rd), Mahavir (24th)
• Reflective essay — applying one Jain principle to everyday life at home or school

Exam format: oral recitation of Navkar Mantra + 10 short-answer questions + 1 short essay (approx. 40 min).

Midterm syllabus

Units 1–4 — The five types of knowledge (Mati, Shrut, Avadhi, Manah Paryay, Keval Gyan), the concept of the soul (Atma), and karma theory basics.

Final syllabus

Units 1–8 — the six dravya (substances), the nine tattvas, and selected passages from Uttaradhyayan Sutra for comprehension.

Complete Year Syllabus — Gyan

Midterm topics (Units 1–4)

• Five types of knowledge (Panch Gyan) — Mati, Shrut, Avadhi, Manah Paryay, Keval Gyan
• The soul (Atma) — its qualities, how it is distinct from the body, and why it matters
• Karma theory basics — what karma is, how actions attract karmic particles, types of karma
• Karmic particles (Pudgal) — how they bind to the soul and how they fall away
• Introduction to Asrava (influx of karma) and Samvar (stoppage of karma)
• Short passages from Dasavaikalika Sutra — recitation and basic comprehension

Final exam topics (Units 5–8)

• Six Dravya (substances) — Jiva, Ajiva, Dharma, Adharma, Akash, Kal; definitions and examples
• Nine Tattvas — Jiva, Ajiva, Asrava, Bandha, Samvar, Nirjara, Moksha, Punya, Papa
• Nirjara (shedding karma) — how austerities and right conduct purify the soul
• Moksha (liberation) — what it means in Jainism; qualities of a liberated soul (Siddha)
• Selected passages from Uttaradhyayan Sutra — reading, translation, and comprehension questions
• Comparison: soul before and after moksha — key qualities and differences

Exam format: 15 short-answer questions + passage comprehension (approx. 45 min).

Midterm syllabus

Units 1–4 — Anekantavada (many-sided truth), Syadvada (conditional predication), and Nayavada (standpoints). Students should explain each doctrine with examples.

Final syllabus

Units 1–8 — comparative Jain philosophy, the concept of liberation (Moksha), and selected readings from Tattvarthasutra.

Complete Year Syllabus — Darshan

Midterm topics (Units 1–4)

• Anekantavada — the doctrine that truth has many sides; why no single viewpoint is complete
• Syadvada / Saptabhangi — the seven-fold conditional predication (syat ast, syat nast, etc.)
• Nayavada — standpoints (nayas): dravyarthika (substance standpoint) vs. paryayarthika (modal standpoint)
• How these three doctrines work together to promote intellectual humility
• Applying Anekantavada in daily life — seeing multiple perspectives in disagreements
• Key vocabulary: syat, naya, pramana, nischay naya, vyavahar naya

Final exam topics (Units 5–8)

• Comparative Jain philosophy — how Jainism differs from and aligns with other Indian philosophies
• Concept of Moksha (liberation) — the four requisites: Samyak Darshan, Gyan, Charitra, and Tap
• The Gunasthanas — 14 stages of spiritual development on the path to liberation
• Selected readings from Tattvarthasutra (Umaswati) — chapters on soul, karma, and liberation
• The omniscient (Kevali) and liberated (Siddha) states — characteristics and differences
• Discussion essay: How does Anekantavada encourage tolerance? (written in class)

Exam format: 10 short-answer + 2 extended-response questions + passage analysis (approx. 50 min).

Midterm syllabus

Units 1–4 — The five Mahavratas and twelve Anuvratas, right conduct (samyak charitra), and Jain ethics in modern life. Case-study discussion questions included.

Final syllabus

Units 1–8 — the Shravakachara (lay conduct code), Jain dietary principles, and a practical project on applying Jain ethics at home.

Complete Year Syllabus — Charitra

Midterm topics (Units 1–4)

• Five Mahavratas (Great Vows for monks/nuns) — Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
• Twelve Anuvratas (Lesser Vows for laypeople) — how they adapt the Mahavratas to daily life
• Right conduct (Samyak Charitra) — the third jewel of liberation; what it looks like in practice
• Samiti and Gupti — five types of careful action and three types of self-restraint
• Case studies — ethical dilemmas: how would a Jain layper son respond? Class discussion
• The Shravakachar — duties of a Jain householder throughout the day

Final exam topics (Units 5–8)

• Shravakachara (lay conduct code) — the 11 Pratimas (stages of a Jain layperson's progress)
• Jain dietary principles — no meat, fish, eggs, root vegetables (potatoes, onions, garlic, etc.), why and how
• Eating guidelines — no eating after sunset, minimising single-use items, water filtration
• Paryushan practices — fasting (Upvas), Samayik, seeking and offering forgiveness (Micchami Dukkadam)
• Practical project — 2-week journal: one Jain value applied daily at home or school; presented to class
• Dashalakshana Parva — ten days, ten virtues (Uttam Kshama, Mardav, Arjava, etc.)

Exam format: 12 short-answer questions + practical project presentation + 1 reflection paragraph (approx. 50 min).

Midterm syllabus

Hindi alphabet (swar and vyanjan), basic vocabulary (numbers, colours, family members, body parts), and simple two-word sentences. Students should be able to read and write basic words in Devanagari script.

Final syllabus

matras, simple sentences with subject–verb–object structure, common greetings, and a short written introduction about themselves in Hindi.

Complete Year Syllabus — Hindi Beginner

Midterm topics

• Swar (vowels) — अ आ इ ई उ ऊ ए ऐ ओ औ अं अः — recognition, pronunciation, writing practice
• Vyanjan (consonants) — क to ज्ञ — all 36 consonants, stroke order, and basic words for each
• Numbers 1–20 in Hindi (ek, do, teen…) and their Devanagari numerals (१ २ ३…)
• Vocabulary — colours (rang), family members (parivar: maa, papa, dadi…), body parts (ang)
• Simple two-word phrases — reading and writing (e.g., "नमस्ते", "अच्छा बच्चा")
• Dictation practice — teacher reads, students write 5 basic words in Devanagari

Final exam topics

• Matras (vowel marks) — aa ki matra (ा), i ki matra (ि), ee ki matra (ी), u/oo (ु ू), e/ai (े ै), o/au (ो ौ)
• Subject–Verb–Object sentences — "मैं पानी पीता हूँ।" / "वह किताब पढ़ती है।"
• Common greetings and responses — Jai Jinendra, Namaste, Kaise ho?, Shukriya
• Days of the week (saptaah ke din) and months (mahine) in Hindi
• Written introduction — 3–4 sentences: name, age, family, favourite colour/food in Hindi
• Reading aloud — short 2–3 line passage, assessed on fluency and pronunciation

Exam format: alphabet recognition + 10 fill-in-the-blank + dictation (5 words) + written introduction (approx. 35 min).

Midterm syllabus

Reading comprehension of short paragraphs, basic grammar (gender, singular/plural, basic tenses), common verbs, and simple conversational phrases. Students write 3–4 sentence passages on familiar topics.

Final syllabus

karak (case markers), longer reading passages, letter-writing format, and an essay of 5–6 sentences on an assigned topic in Hindi.

Complete Year Syllabus — Hindi Intermediate

Midterm topics

• Reading comprehension — short paragraphs (6–8 lines); answer questions in Hindi
• Gender (ling) — masculine vs. feminine nouns; how adjectives and verbs change accordingly
• Vachan (number) — singular and plural forms; irregular plurals (ladka → ladke, aurat → auraten)
• Tenses overview — present (vartamaan), past (bhoot), future (bhavishy) — basic affirmative sentences
• Common verbs — karna, jaana, aana, bolna, dekhna, padhna — conjugation in all three tenses
• Written passages — 3–4 sentences on topics like "My School Day" or "My Favourite Festival"

Final exam topics

• Karak (case markers) — 7 karakas: Kartaa (ने), Karma (को), Karan (से/द्वारा), Sampradaan (को/के लिए), Apaadaan (से), Sambandh (का/के/की), Adhikaran (में/पर)
• Longer reading passages (10–12 lines) — comprehension and summary in 2–3 sentences
• Informal letter-writing format — to a friend; date, salutation, body, closing
• Conjunctions and connecting words — aur, lekin, isliye, kyunki, phir bhi
• Essay — 5–6 sentences on an assigned topic (e.g., "Mera Priya Tyohaar") using correct gender, tense, and karak
• Conversation practice — 4-line dialogue assessed on grammar and fluency

Exam format: reading comprehension + grammar (fill-in-the-blank) + letter or essay writing (approx. 45 min).

Midterm syllabus

Kriya ke prakar (kinds of verb, page 180), vachan (singular–plural rules, pages 168–169), karak rules (pages 169–171), and sarvanaam (pronouns). Exercise 10 (page 181) is included in the exam scope.

Final syllabus

kaal (tenses), paragraph and letter-writing structure (formal letter to the Gyanshala coordinator), and an essay using conjunctions and transitions on an assigned topic.

Complete Year Syllabus — Hindi Advanced

Midterm topics

• Kriya ke prakar (types of verb, p. 180) — Sakarmak (transitive) vs. Akarmak (intransitive); Prernarthak (causative)
• Vachan (singular–plural rules, pp. 168–169) — noun endings, exceptions, and compound plurals
• Karak rules (pp. 169–171) — all 8 case markers with examples; vibhakti (postpositions) usage
• Sarvanaam (pronouns) — Purush (3rd person: vah, ve), Utam (1st: main, hum), Madhyam (2nd: tu, tum, aap); formal vs. informal register
• Exercise 10 (p. 181) — all questions in scope; focus on identifying verb type and karak in given sentences
• Unseen paragraph — identify grammatical features (verb type, karak, pronoun form) and answer comprehension questions

Final exam topics

• Kaal — Bhootkaal (past): samaanya, asatat, poorn, poorn-asatat; Vartamankaal (present); Bhavishyakaal (future)
• Tense conversion — rewrite sentences from one tense to another; negative and interrogative forms
• Paragraph writing — 6–8 sentences on an assigned topic using correct tense, karak, and pronouns
• Formal letter writing — to the Gyanshala coordinator; standard format: subject, address, body paragraphs, closing
• Essay — 8–10 sentences using samucchay bodhak (coordinating) and vyatirek bodhak (adversative) conjunctions and transitions (parantu, kintu, isliye, atah, phir bhi)
• Reading aloud — selected passage; assessed on accuracy, pronunciation, and appropriate pace

Exam format: grammar section (pp. 168–181 reference) + tense conversion + letter or essay writing + oral reading (approx. 55 min).

Midterm syllabus

Basic asanas (standing and seated poses), introduction to pranayama (deep breathing, anulom-vilom), and the connection between yoga and Jain principles of non-violence and mindfulness.

Final syllabus

pranayama for focus and calm, guided relaxation, and a short reflection on how regular yoga practice supports spiritual well-being.

Complete Year Syllabus — Yoga

Midterm topics

• Standing asanas — Tadasana (Mountain), Vrikshasana (Tree), Trikonasana (Triangle), Veerbhadrasana (Warrior)
• Seated asanas — Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Balasana (Child's Pose), Paschimottanasana (Forward Fold)
• Pranayama — deep belly breathing (diaphragmatic); Anulom-Vilom (alternate nostril breathing)
• Yoga and Jain principles — how Ahimsa (non-violence) informs the yoga practice (no competitive postures, listen to your body)
• Mindfulness moment — 2-minute silent focus at the start and close of each session
• Naming and describing — students identify and explain the purpose of each asana practised

Final exam topics

• Bhramari pranayama (humming-bee breath) — technique, benefits for focus and calming the mind
• Surya Namaskar sequence (12 steps) — correct form, breath coordination, and the meaning of each step
• Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) — body-scan technique; students lead a short 3-minute version for the class
• Kapalbhati — technique and purpose; contraindications (when NOT to practise)
• Spiritual well-being reflection — 1-page written reflection: how has yoga supported mindfulness and Jain values this year?
• Practical assessment — demonstrate any 5 asanas with correct alignment and breath

Exam format: written reflection + asana identification quiz + practical demonstration (approx. 40 min).

Midterm syllabus

Navkar Mantra (recitation and meaning), Samayik prayer, and the purpose and procedure of daily prayer in Jainism. Students should be able to recite and explain the Navkar Mantra from memory.

Final syllabus

Pratikraman (repentance prayer), Chaityavandan, and the significance of the six Aavashyak (essential) daily rituals in Jain practice.

Complete Year Syllabus — Prayers

Midterm topics

• Navkar Mantra — full recitation from memory; word-by-word translation; significance of each of the five Namaskars
• Samayik prayer — the purpose of Samayik (equanimity for 48 minutes), procedure, and what is given up during Samayik
• Vandana (salutation) — recitation and meaning of the Vandana prayer offered to monks and nuns
• Daily prayer routine — morning and evening rituals in Jainism; how and why laypeople practise
• Purpose of prayer in Jainism — not to ask for favours but to meditate on the qualities of liberated souls
• Oral assessment — recite Navkar Mantra and explain each line to the teacher

Final exam topics

• Pratikraman — morning (Raai Pratikraman) and evening (Devasi Pratikraman) repentance prayers; key sutras and their meaning
• Chaityavandan — the prayer of adoration offered at a temple or to a Jin image; recitation and meaning
• Six Aavashyak (essential daily duties) — Samayik, Chaturvinshatistav, Vandana, Pratikraman, Kayotsarg, Pratyakhyan
• Chaturvinshatistav — the praise of the 24 Tirthankaras; recitation and significance
• Kayotsarg — standing meditation (abandonment of the body); when and how it is performed
• Pratyakhyan — making a vow of abstention; examples of common Pratyakhyans (e.g., no eating after sunset)

Exam format: oral recitation (Navkar Mantra + one additional sutra) + 10 written short-answer questions (approx. 35 min).