| Course Name | The Message of the Upanishads |
| Course Code | 19HUM243 |
| Program | B. Tech. in Computer and Communication Engineering |
| Year Taught | 2019 |
An Introduction to the Principal Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita – Inquiry into the mystery of nature – Sruti versus Smrti – Sanatana Dharma: its uniqueness – The Upanishads and Indian Culture – Upanishads and Modern Science.
The challenge of human experience & problems discussed in the Upanishads – the True nature of Man – the Moving power of the Spirit – The Message of Fearlessness – Universal Man – The central problems of the Upanishads – Ultimate reality – the nature of Atman – the different manifestations of consciousness.
Upanishad Personalities – episodes from their lives and essential teachings: Yajnavalkya, Aruni, Uddalaka, Pippalada,Satyakama Jabala, Svetaketu, Nachiketas, Upakosala, Chakrayana Ushasti, Raikva, Kapila and Janaka. Important verses from Upanishads – Discussion of Sage Pippalada’s answers to the six questions in Prasnopanishad.
Objectives
To give students an introduction to the basic ideas contained in the Upanishads; and explores how their message can be applied in daily life for achieving excellence.
References
Evaluation Pattern
| Assessment | Internal | External |
| Periodical 1 (P1) | 15 | – |
| Periodical 2 (P2) | 15 | – |
| *Continuous Assessment (CA) | 20 | – |
| End Semester | – | 50 |
| *CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports. | ||
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