The Sutradhar


Institute of Dharma



The Young Dharmic Leaders



Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
(Ages 13-17)



Objective



A transformative course that uses the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to help teens navigate the pressures of high school, social life, and self-discovery with clarity, confidence, and purpose.



Why This Program is Essential Now



The challenges your teen faces are real:



Academic
Pressure



Crippling anxiety
over grades and
college
admissions.



Identity&
Purpose



Confusion about
their path and
place in the
world.



Social
Dynamics



Navigating complex
friendships, social
media, and
loneliness.



Emotional
Turbulence



Managing
overwhelming
emotions like stress,
anger, and self-doubt.



Curriculum Overview



The curriculum is designed for a sleep-deprived mind—
accessible, relatable, and immediately applicable.



Module 1



The Battlefield
of the Teenage
Mind



Module 2



You Are Not
Your GPA:
Discovering Your
Core Identity



Module 3



Excellence
without the Anxiety:
The Art
of Focused Action



Module 4



Taming the Drama:
Managing Emotions
& Relationships



Module 5



Find Your Flow:
Defining Your
Personal
Dharma



Module 6



The Confident
& Compassionate
Leader



Module 1



The Battlefield of the Teenage Mind



Concept





Arjuna's Breakdown
→ Your Overwhelm.
Identifying internal
vs. external pressure.



Tool





The P.A.U.S.E.
Protocol for de-
escalating anxiety
and making clear
decisions under stress.



Takeaway





"My confusion is
not a weakness;
it's the starting
point for finding
my answers."



Module 2



You Are Not Your GPA: Discovering Your Core Identity



Concept





Body vs. Soul
(Atman). Untangling
self-worth from
grades, likes, and
social status.



Tool





The "I AM" Project - A
guided exercise to
define identity based on
eternal values
(compassion, creativity,
courage) not
temporary labels.



Takeaway





"My value is
constant and
independent of my
performance or
others' opinions."



Module 3



Excellence without the Anxiety: The Art of Focused Action



Concept





Karma Yoga. How to
study and prepare
with 100% effort
while detaching from
the outcome (the grade).



Tool





The "Circle of
Control" - A visual
map to focus energy
on effort and
preparation, not worry.



Takeaway





"My job is to give
my best. The
result is not in my
hands. This is
freedom."



Module 4



Taming the Drama: Managing Emotions & Relationships



Concept





The restless mind,
the three Gunas
(modes of nature).
Why drama is
addictive and how
to rise above it.



Tool





Guna Analysis - A
framework to
understand their
own and others'
motivations in social
conflicts.



Takeaway





"I can choose not
to be pulled into
chaos. I can
respond with
clarity, not react
with emotion."



Module 5



Find Your Flow: Defining Your Personal Dharma



Concept





Svadharma
(Personal
Duty/Purpose).
What are you here
to do?



Tool





The "Ikigai for
Teens" exercise -
Mapping passions,
skills, and values to
discover unique
purpose.



Takeaway





"My path is
unique. My duty
is to walk it with
integrity, not to
follow someone
else's."



Module 6



The Confident & Compassionate Leader



Concept





Sthitaprajna
(Steady Wisdom).
Integrating all
lessons to lead with
quiet confidence.



Tool





Real-World Scenario
Challenges - Role-
playing tough situations
(peer pressure, ethical
dilemmas) using the
Gita playbook.



Takeaway





"I have a code to
live by. I am ready
to lead my life
with purpose and
peace."



Key Benefits for Your Teen



Reduced Anxiety
&Stress: Tools to
manage academic and
social pressure.



Unshakable Self-
Belief: A core identity separate from achievements
or failures.



Improved
Decision-Making: A
moral and ethical
framework for making
tough choices.



Enhanced Focus:
The ability to concentrate
on goals without
distraction.



Stronger, Healthier Relationships: Skills to navigate conflict with empathy and
wisdom.



Program Details & Investment



We are not just teaching concepts; we are facilitating a transformation.

We give your teen the ultimate advantage: self-awareness, resilience, and a compass for life.



Who: Motivated teens ages 13-17 ready to invest in their personal growth.


Format: 6-week program. Weekly 90-minute live, interactive online sessions.


Group Size: Intimate cohorts (max 12 participants) to ensure personal attention.




Includes



Six live workshop sessions.

A dedicated "Next-Gen Leader" workbook.

A private community forum for participants.

Weekly integration challenges.

A final 1-on-1 check-in with a facilitator.

Facilitators: Expert coaches trained in adolescent development and Gita philosophy.

Investment: 1500₹ for the complete transformative experience.