Course Description

• This course provides an outline of the Indian approach to psychology spread across different Vedic Shastras.

Course Outcome

• CO1: Appreciate the psychological concepts from an Indian perspective
• CO2: Ability to extract the relevant psychological models from Shastras.

Learning Objectives

1. To understand the psychological concepts in Vedic Shastras
2. To explore the possibilities of implementing Indian psychological concepts in a contemporary context.
3. To appreciate the Indian psychological principles and techniques for mainstreaming.

Pedagogy

• Reflective and integrative
• Brainstorming, interactive

• Psychology as a discipline – role and goals of psychology; modern vs Indian perspectives
• Jaina, Bauddha and Charvaka’s points of view on psychology
• Six Darshanas – Purva Meemamsa, Uttara Meemamsa, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya and Yoga
• Yoga as a basis of psychological discipline from a Vedic perspective
• Bhagavad Gita – a practical methodology for daily implementation
• Spectrum and reach of psychological concepts from Indian perspectives
• Ayurveda and other Shastras; relation and integration
• Practical guidelines for adopting Indian perspectives on psychology

• Indian Knowledge Systems – Vol 1 & 2 by Avadhesh K. Singh, Kapil Kapoor 
• Indian Psychology -Safaya, R. (1975). New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers
• Elements of ancient Indian psychology Kuppuswamy, B. (1990).. Delhi: Konark Publishers PVT Ltd.
• Birth of psychological thoughts in India. – S K Ramachandra Rao
• Indian Psychology – Jadunath Sinha

• Assignments and quizzes: 30
• Concept map/mind map: 30
• Presentation and Viva: 40