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Course Detail

Course Name Glimpses of Glorious India
Course Code 22ADM111
Program B. Sc. Honors (with Research) in Molecular Medicine
Semester 2
Credits 2
Campus Kochi

Syllabus

Unit 1

1. Relevance of Sri Rama and Sri Krishna in this Scientific Age

2. Lessons from the Epics of India

3.Ramayana & Mahabharata

Unit 2

4.Who is a Wise Man?

5.A Ruler’s Dharma

6.The Story of King Shibi

Unit 3

7.Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita

8.Bhagavad Gita – Action without Desire

Unit 4

9.Role and Position of Women in India

10.The Awakening of Universal Motherhood

Unit 5

11.Patanjali’sAstanga – Yoga System for Personality Refinement

12.Examples of Heroism and Patriotism in Modern India

Objectives and Outcomes

• To deepen students’ understanding and further their knowledge about the different aspects of Indian culture and heritage.

• To in still into students a dynamic awareness and understanding of their country’s achievements and civilizing influences in various fields and at various epochs. 

Course Outcome

CO1: Get an overview of Indian contribution to the world in the field of science and literature. 

CO2: Understand the foundational concepts of ancient Indian education system.

CO3: Learn the important concepts of Vedas and Yogasutra-s and their relevance to daily life. 

CO4: Familiarize themselves with the inspirational characters and anecdotes from the Mahbhrata and Bhagavad-Gt and Indian history.

CO5: Gain an understanding of Amma’s role in the empowerment of women

Evaluation Pattern

Components

Weightage

Mid Term Exam (Internal)

30 marks

Quizzes and Assignments (Internal)

15 marks

Meditation(MaOm)

5 marks

End Semester Exam

(External)

50 marks

Text Books / References

Common Resource Material II (in-house publication)

Sanatana Dharma – The Eternal Truth (A compilation of Amma’s teachings on Indian Culture

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