🕉️ BodhaPlay 2026: शब्दयात्रा शब्दस्पर्धा च

A Journey to Mastery. A Challenge for Excellence.

BodhaPlay 2026 invites you on a transformative journey to strengthen your Samskritam (संस्कृतम्). Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your vocabulary, this 21-week program is designed to guide you from learning to leadership.

🗺️ Part 1: The Journey (शब्दयात्रा)

The Path to Proficiency

The Yātrā (Journey) is the heart of the program. If you stay on the path for 21 weeks, you will undoubtedly strengthen your Sanskrit vocabulary and be fully prepared for the competition.

• 📅 Start Date: The Monday following Vasant Panchami 2026.

• ⏱️ Duration: 21 Weeks (Approx. 4 months).

• 📚 Weekly Content: One set of 15 words (शब्दावली) released every week.

• 🎨 Visual Learning: Words are paired with attractive, modern, emoji-style visuals to aid memory.

The Weekly Routine

We use gamification to make learning fun and consistent:

• Daily Engagement: Fun-filled activities throughout the week to help you revise and master the current wordlist.

• Interactive Sessions: Optional mid-week synchronous (online) sessions (Max 30 mins) to engage with fellow travelers on the Yātrā.

🏆 Part 2: The Competition (शब्दस्पर्धा)

The Celebration of Learning

The journey culminates in an optional Spardhā (Competition).

• 📍 Location: Organized locally by Samskrita Bharati chapters (USA and International).

• 🗓️ Timing: May or June (often aligned with local Vārshikotsavaḥ / Annual Functions).

• 📈 Progression: Participants compete locally, with top contenders across age categories rolling up to National & International Leaderboards.

• 🛠️ Support: The BodhaPlay team provides all guidelines and resources to local chapters to conduct the event seamlessly.

📝 How to Participate

Step 1: Registration

Secure your spot on the journey by filling out the official form:

👉 Click Here to Register

Step 2: Preparation & Communication

• Once you submit the form, you will receive a link to our dedicated WhatsApp Channel on the confirmation page.

• Join the channel immediately. All instructions, word lists, and updates will be shared there periodically.

📧 Support

In case of difficulty or questions, please contact us at: bodhaplay@sbusa.org