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Overview

Have you ever wondered what this world would look like, without the profound perspectives offered by the culture and philosophy of India? Digging into the history of most cultures reveals interactions with this wise and ancient one at multiple levels.

Most of the world traded with India, throughout the centuries, until her colonisation. Once the Romans had to ban merchandise from India, because all the money in Rome was flowing here. Astronomy in India was the first to discover the Earth as spherical. In Mathematics, India was far more advanced than Her counterparts elsewhere, be it the basic number system, algebra or geometry. In Ayurveda, among many things, the most acknowledged is Maharshi Susrutha’s invention of plastic surgery that comes thousands of years ahead of anyone else in the world, and enabled a revolution in plastic surgery in Europe in the 19th century.

 

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All the while, India has been presented in a different light as well. Some claimed it to be the mysterious land, far far away, was unreachable but felt through such ridicules, exotic products, and sometimes to those who are attentive, through her profound wisdom.  As time progressed, India became more and more clear to the world, making way to the broad field of Indology in the past couple of centuries. Yet still to understand India, and her culture better, the framework and context of the west may be insufficient or even counter productive.

This program fills this gap by giving you the unique opportunity to learn from the heart of what this culture represents – a rich spiritual culture that actively extends to artistic, intellectual and physical tiers, engaging any seeker with the principles of spirituality in any area she / he chooses. This program is an opportunity to gain an understanding from the Indian perspective, rather than an idea from a western perspective. It is an opportunity to learn directly from Mata Amritanandamayi Math and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the embodiment of Amma’s, Sadguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi’s vision.

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Curriculum

Unit 1
Course Title
Fundamentals of Sanatana Dharma
Dharma
Karma and Moksha
Vastu Sastra – focus on Temples
Festivals
Symbolism
Universality of Sanatana Dharma
Unit 2
Course Title
Sanskrit language
Alphabets and pronunciation
Chanting of selected mantras
Subhashitas
Chithra kavyas
Appreciation of maha kavyas
Unit 3
Course Title
Introduction to Ithihasa
Mahabharata and Ramayana (Practical aspects to deal with life will be discussed here)
Unit 4
Course Title
Indian Philosophical Systems
Bhagavat Gita
Upanishads (Textual study) – Isha , Kena and Katha
Unit 5
Course Title
Yoga – Sankhya philosophy
Various classical yoga traditions
Patanjali’s Yoga sutras – Textual study
Ayurveda as a lifestyle.
Unit 6
Course Title
Niti Sastras – Indian Ethics – Based on Bhartṛhari, Chāṇakya, Pañcatantra, Hitopadeśa.
Introduction to Puranas
Unit 7
Course Title
The science of Bhakthi
Bhajagovindam
Narada Bhakthi sutras
Mukunda Mala
Siva aparadha kshamapana stotram
Devi aparadha kshamapana stotram
Unit 8
Course Title
Tattvabodha and Atmabodha
Sadhana – Personal Practices
Guru Tattva
Unit 9

The entire Aparāvidya will be presented via Catuḥṣaṣṭi kalā. Selected 64 art forms will be introduced to the students via lectures, practical or appreciation events.

Eligibility

Admission

Eligibility

18 years and above

Open to all who have an interest in learning the principles of Sanatana Dharma.

Program Intake

June and January – Twice a year

Program Details

Overview

The program is an introduction to Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma. Starting with the very basic philosophies, the program explores the various schools of thoughts in Hinduism, the itihasas, puranas and their traditions and festivals that are inseparable from the fabric of this culture. A comprehensive introduction to the Sanskrit language, its sophistications and profundity will be revealed. The program will also offer workshops on the built heritage of India, exploring her great empires, emperors, leaders, and heroes alongside the various marvels and wonders of this land.

Furthermore, the program is also an opportunity to learn Yoga, Meditation, Chanting (Mantras) and Sadhana (Personal Spiritual Practices), such that students can take it forward as a part of their life. And that’s not all! There is a  final flourish that completes the learning this holistic program intends to offer.

In a tradition in Hinduism the creator of the universe is worshipped as Goddess Lalita Parameswari Devi. ‘also as the one who embodies the sixty four fine arts’. These sixty four forms include the art of dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, cooking, painting, juggling, weaving and so on. This program also presents an opportunity to appreciate these sixty four art forms of India, with live performances and interaction with the artists.

Amrita Darshanam – International Centre for Spiritual Studies, heartily welcomes everyone to this diploma program, to partake in the wisdom of this grand ancient culture.

Program Duration

45 weeks divided into 8 Modules  for Diploma

Any two modules for certificate course options
  1. Certificate course in Indian culture and Philosophy with focus on Sanskrit
  2. Certificate course in Indian culture and Philosophy with focus on Ithihasas
  3. Certificate course in Indian culture and Philosophy with focus on Yoga and Ayurveda
  4. Certificate course in Indian culture and Philosophy with focus on Bhakthi traditions
Medium of Instruction
  • English
Heritage Workshops and Visits

A series of weeklong workshops to experience the living tradition of Indian culture are planned as part of this course. Students have to participate in at least one of the workshops. The shortlisted locations are

  1. Udupi Sringeri circuit
  2. Srirangam Madurai circuit
  3. Kumbakonam – Chidambaram circuit

Along with Heritage workshops, daylong visits to cultural/Spiritual hotspots are scheduled as part of the program. There will be eight such visits. Students need to attend at least five of them.

Fee Structure

Program Fees for the year 2022
CAMPUS TUITION FEES(Indian Students)
Annual Fee
TUITION FEES(International Students)
One Time
Will Be Updated ₹ 71,000 $ 1800

Resource persons

Facilities at a glance

  • Central Library
  • Hostel Accomodation
  • Sports Facilites
  • Banking Facilities
  • Transport
  • Medical Services
  • Canteen
  • General Store
  • CISCO
  • ICTS
  • Reprographic Facility
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Why Amrita

The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

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Contact

Ph: +91- 7025151521

Mail : info.adonline@am.amrita.edu

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