Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Overview

At the heart of the Bharatiya way of life and living, lies an all encompassing vision rooted in Dharma. While we may endlessly praise that which is Bharatiya, how much do we really know beyond those words of praise? How literate are we in the Bharatiya way of things?

We are beacons of knowledge and culture, and our journeys shape the future of generations to come. The time is ripe to rediscover the Bharatiya way, and transform ourselves into the forefathers of a brighter tomorrow. The School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita University, welcomes you all to, ‘Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā’, a 3 Month Online Certificate Course in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Focusing on the foundational aspects of our knowledge systems, the course aims to discuss how to learn and apply this ancient wisdom to build a better future. Rather than a mere indulgence in the pride of ancient inventions, heritage and antiquity, this course emphasizes the decolonization of knowledge and precautions against false and pseudo-scientific claims and pride driven biases. The primary aim of this course is to leave you with a framework to better understand Indian Knowledge Systems.

Join us to begin your journey to being Bharatiya. Learn to continue the journey on your own.

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Course Objectives

To comprehend and Integrate Foundational Concepts of Indian Knowledge Systems
To develop an appreciation among the students about the role and importance of the knowledge systems including philosophy, Science, Law, Governance and Health.
Explore Historical and Cultural Contributions and analyze scientific and technological achievements
To showcase the relevance of IKS to address the contemporary challenges.
Explore how the principles and frameworks of Indian Knowledge Systems can address modern and postmodern challenges, contributing to future research, development, and the plurality of scientific thought.

Course Outcomes

Recognize the significance of ancient knowledge to society.
Gain a foundational understanding of the key elements of Indian Knowledge Systems.
Utilize concepts from Indian Knowledge Systems to explore and address existential questions.
Employ this knowledge as a resource for future research endeavors.

Syllabus

Unit 1 (5 hours) Introduction to Indian Knowledge systems
Unit 2 (5 hours) Foundational concepts of IKS
Unit 3 (4 hours) Health and Wellbeing
Unit 4 (6 hours) Science
Unit 5 (5 hours) Language & Literature
Unit 6 (5 hours) Structures and design
Unit 7 (5 hours) Aesthetics
Unit 8 (5 hours) Politics & Society
Unit 9 (5 hours) Life sciences, agriculture and ecology
Unit 10 (6 hours) Consciousness studies
Unit 11 (4 hours) Decolonisation
Unit 12 (5 hours) Taking forward

Faculty

Mentors

Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

President, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapaatham
Brahmachari Achyutāmṛta Chaitanya

Principal, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies
Swami Sankaramritananda Puri

Professor, School of Ayurveda
Dr. P. Rammanohar

Research Director, ACARA
Sri Aravindan Neelakandan

Writer
Dr Kapil Kapoor

Indian Scholar

References/ Learning Resources

Glimpses of Glorious India, Amrita Books, 2023
Foundations of Indian Heritage, Amrita Books, 2024
The Kautilya Arthashastra by Chankaya – Translation with critical and explanatory note by R P Kangle – Motilal Banarasidass Publishers- 1972.
Chanakya Neeti – Strategies for success – Radhakrishnan pillai – Jaico Publishing house -2020.
Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita: An exposition of the Gita in the Light of Modern Thought and Modern Needs. – Swami Ranganathananda, Advaita Ashrama Belur Math, 2000.
A Concise History Of Science In India – D M Bose, S N Sen, B V Subbarayappa,The Indian National Science Academy 1971.
Indian Culture and India’s Future – Michel Danino – D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd -2011.
Eternal Values for a Changing Society. Swami Ranganathananda. BharatiyaVidyaBhavan.
Awaken Children (Dialogues with Mata Amritanandamayi) Volumes 1 to 9
My India, India Eternal. Swami Vivekananda. Ramakrishna Mission.
A critical survey of Indian philosophy, Chandradhar Sharma, Motilal Banarsidass Publ., 2000.
Hindutva : Origin Evolution and Future Reviews & Ratings, Aravindan Neelakandan, Kali (An Imprint of BluOne Ink), 2022

Classes

Recorded and live sessions

Fee Structure

1500 INR + GST

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Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

Syllabus

Faculty

Dr. P. R. Padmakumar

Dr. Harikrishnan V. P.

Sivanandan D. S.

Rupesh Kalesan

Harikrishnan Venugopal

Aswathi Chandran

Amritha J.

Sooraj M. S.

Mentors

Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

Brahmachari Achyutāmṛta Chaitanya

Swami Sankaramritananda Puri

Dr. P. Rammanohar

Sri Aravindan Neelakandan

Dr Kapil Kapoor

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