Course

Unit 1

Introduction to Indian Culture – Introduction to Amma’s life and Teachings – Symbols of Indian Culture.

Unit 2

Science and Technology in Ancient India – Education in Ancient India – Goals of Life – Purusharthas – Introduction to Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita.

Unit 3

Introduction to Yoga – Nature and Indian Culture – Values from Indian History – Life and work of Great Seers of India.

Course Objective

• The course is designed as an introductory guide to the variegated dimensions of Indian cultural and intellectual heritage, to enable students to obtain a synoptic view of the grandiose achievements of India in diverse fields.
• It will equip students with concrete knowledge of their country and the mind of its people and instill in them some of the great values of Indian culture

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Be introduced to the cultural ethos of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Amma’s life and vision of holistic education.

CO2: Understand the foundational concepts of Indian civilization like pururtha-s, law of karma and varrama.

CO3: Gain a positive appreciation of Indian culture, traditions, customs and practices.

CO4: Imbibe spirit of living in harmony with nature, and principles and practices of Yoga.

CO5: Get guidelines for healthy and happy living from the great spiritual masters

1. The Glory of India ( in-house publication )
2. The Mother of Sweet Bliss, ( Amma’s Life & Teachings )