Santhia is the study of how to correctly read Gurmukhi in the context of Gurbani in a traditional disciplined manner. It is a practice that has been passed down for generations, since the creation of the Gurmukhi script and is vital to the respect of reading Gurbani. It is commonly accepted that without Santhia one shouldn’t read Gurbani as the mispronunciation of a shaped can create negative effects and therefore those who wish to understand the Guru and build a relationship with their Guru, should embark on a Santhia programme.

Santhia can be undertaken by anyone who has the discipline to learn. It is a complex process that requires endurance however can be processed by anyone any age, gender, religion and ethnicity. Whether you want Santhia to be able to communicate with your Gurus message or you want an insight into what Sikhs believe from source of the teachings, you will be able to do this through enrolling on a Santhia course.

We have a structured programme that takes you from no knowledge all the way up to being able to read Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj. By combining traditional methods with the practical use of technology, we will provide a preparatory video for all students to watch before class so they can come to the online live lesson aware of what they are learning. This is so students will be more likely to engage and appreciate the live lesson where a teacher will physically guide them through the learning objective. Students will then also have the option to consolidate learning after lessons by re-watching the recorded live lessons, asking questions to the teacher outside of lesson time and also by reviewing their test/assessment questions and answers.

Santhia is catered for all skill levels. You may know nothing, and you can still start from the start progressing to the end of the course. You may have had Santhia elsewhere and decide to join this course for alternative reasons, in that case you may not need to start from the start. This will be assessed in the preliminary sessions of where you are best placed.

Although we have a strict quality assurance, we know that success breeds success. This means, the academy staff will do all it takes to ensure you are progressing at a steady speed. Moreover, because Santhia is a 1-1 course, you can benefit from a confidential and personal learning space, where your own learning speed will not be judged but just encouraged! Furthermore, P6 has great support and welfare staff, meaning if you’re learning is halted for any external reasons, you can always confide in P6.

What will my learning timetable look like?

P6s approach to learning combines independence with guided learning.  You will have weekly classes to attend to, these will be a 15-minute class where you are able to progress swiftly because of the preparatory work you have done so before class. 15 minutes of Santhia class 1-1 will give you enough time to drill in what you have been preparing for. For effective live lessons however, the onus is on the student to ensure the preparatory work is completed in your own time. The scheduling of a class is flexible and is done on the calendar widget of your learning hub.

The VLE uses very intelligent learning software, integrated for the best teaching and learning experience. Teachers will be aware of the lack of work being put in and there can be sanctions if this is done regularly without reasonable excuse as per student/teacher learning agreement. The more work you put in the better results you will see in the practice of your Santhia. Also note, the preparatory work is drip locked with content related questions meaning unless you complete it there is no chance of moving forward!

We have a range of expert tutors that are able to provide Santhia. We have a stringent recruitment process as we know a teacher is the foundations to success. All tutors are also Enhanced DBS checked and relevantly trained to ensure that a student’s safety and learning is prioritised.

As a part of the P6 ethos, we wish to use physical as well as online mediums to teach students. Therefore, there are various Santhia classes and workshops that p6 will host around the however, all plans will be halted until the country is out of pandemic mode! The benefits of online learning are just as and arguably more effective and accordingly we encourage all to enrol onto the online course. All material required will be provided digitally and the efforts the P6 team has gone through to replicate a physical learning environment should be appreciated.

Click the enrol now button to register for the course. Explore the dashboard and follow any intuitive step by step guide requested. You will also receive an admissions pack in the post which confirms your registration. Always remember the P6 tech team are always on hand to answer any questions you may have during your process! Good luck and happy learning!