Path to Siva Now on YouTube

This morning we received an email from a Sivathondar in Australia, sharing that he has finished bringing all 68 lessons of the catechism for youth into video form, and posted the series on YouTube. Venkatesh Nagarajan, who lives in Australia, worked closely with the monks as he conceived, designed, tested and executed the project. Inspired by his six-year-old son, Adi, he has transformed the traditional catechism into engaging, bite-sized videos, each about five minutes long. These videos utilize AI voices for narration, ensuring clarity and variety while making them accessible and engaging for young learners.

Venkatesh's innovative approach, which took about a year to complete, makes these lessons a perfect tool for teaching Saivism to our youth. The use of appropriate images alongside easy-to-follow voiced instructions helps to maintain the attention of young minds, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

This digital transformation of the catechism into a series of concise lessons is not just a welcome (and unexpected) achievement but also a practical resource for educators and parents. Whether you're teaching in a classroom setting or guiding learning at home, these videos are a ready-to-use educational toolkit to help pass on the values and teachings of Saivism to the next generation.

Explore this series for your classes or personal growth by accessing the full playlist here, or scan the QR Code on the last slide for direct access.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeEp57jcBSjqqpxGZuV9L3t6UOk88Baa8

Chat4o imagines Venkatesh at work in Sydney, with son Adi providing consulting services for his generation.

The cover of the printed hardbound book, and Venkatesh\

s homage to the Satgurus whose teachings are the substance of the lessons. '

Lesson 9, on the left in its book form. Each one-page lessons translates to five minutes of video.

Lesson 9 in the YouTube format.

The entire text is displayed on screen in small segments.

Gurudeva has a quote in each lesson.

This QR Code takes you directly to the YouTube playlist with all 68 lessons listed.

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