Course

Scientific benefits of Meditation (CO1)

Scientific benefits of meditation, exploring its effects on physical and mental wellbeing.

Learn about the different types of meditation practices, the essential elements of meditation, and the empirical evidence supporting its benefits.

Video resource-Swami Atmanandamrita Puri

Science Behind Meditation (CO2)

A: A preliminary understanding of the Science of meditation. What can modern science tell us about this

tradition-based method?

B: How meditation helps humanity according to what we know from scientific research

Reading 1: Does Meditation Aid Brain and Mental Health (Dr Shyam Diwakar)

Reading 2: ‘Science and Spirituality.’ Chapter 85 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata

Amritanandamayi Mission Trust.

Role of Meditation in Emotional intelligence (CO3)

Learn how meditation practices can enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, leading to improved relationships and decision-making. Improve communication, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. Logical and analytical reasoning

Practicing MA OM Meditation in Daily Life (CO4)

Guided Meditation Sessions following scripts provided (Level One to Level Five)

Reading 1: MA OM and White Flower Meditation: A Brief Note (Swami Atmananda Puri)

Reading 2: ‘Live in the Present Moment.’ Chapter 71 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata

Amritanandamayi Mission Trust.

Meditation and Compassion-driven Action (CO5)

Understand how meditation can help to motivate compassion-driven action.

Reading 1: Schindler, S., & Friese, M. (2022). The relation of mindfulness and prosocial behavior:What do we (not) know? Current Opinion in Psychology, 44, 151-156.

Reading 2: ‘Sympathy and Compassion.’ Chapter 100 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamyi Mission Trust.

COURSE OBECTIVES

Master Over the Mind (MAOM) is an Amrita initiative to implement schemes and organize university-wide programs to enhance health and wellbeing of all faculty, staff, and students (UN SDG -3). This program as part of our efforts for sustainable stress reduction introduces immediate and long-term benefits and equips every attendee to manage stressful emotions and anxiety facilitating inner peace and harmony. With a meditation technique offered by Amrita Chancellor and world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), this course has been planned to be offered to all students of all campuses of AMRITA, starting off with all first years, wherein one hour per week is completely dedicated for guided practical meditation session and one hour on the theory aspects of MAOM. The theory section comprises lecture hours within a structured syllabus and will include invited guest lecture series from eminent personalities from diverse fields of excellence. This course will enhance the understanding of experiential learning based on university’s mission: “Education for Life along with Education for Living” and is aimed to allow learners to realize and rediscover the infinite potential of one’s true Being and the fulfilment of life’s goals.

COURSE OUTCOME

1. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, “Cultivating Strength and vitality,” published by Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Dec 2019
2. Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri,” The Color of Rainbow “published by MAM, Amritapuri. 3. Craig Groeschel, “Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” Zondervan Publishers, February 2019
3. R Nagarathna et al, “New Perspectives in Stress Management “Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana publications, Jan 1986
4. Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri “Awaken Children Vol 1, 5 and 7 – Dialogues with Amma on Meditation”, August 2019
5. Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri “From Amma’s Heart – Amma’s answer to questions raised during world tours” March 2018
6. Secret of Inner Peace- Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, Amrita Books, Jan 2018.
7. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi “Compassion: The only way to Peace:Paris Speech”, MA Center, April 2016.
8. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi “Understanding and collaboration between Religions”, MA Center, April 2016.
9. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi “Awakening of Universal Motherhood: Geneva Speech” M A center, April 2016.