OBJECTIVES FOR MYTHS, NARRATIVES AND MEDITATION LESSON

OBJECTIVE ONE:          To provide a dramatic narrative/mythical framework 
                                           for introducing Indian culture and civilization


OBJECTIVE TWO:         To provide an introduction to some basic ideas, terms, 
                                           concepts and images of India

OBJECTIVE THREE:     To enable the beginning student to experience the "flavor"
                                           or "taste" (rasa) of Indic spirituality