About The Course
This curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the Philosophy behind Indian Culture and Thinking. Indic Philosophy of Life looks are various concepts within our Vedic Landscape and how they influence the core of thought within the Bharateeya culture. Designed specifically for students with little or some understanding of key Indic concepts., this course aims to address both their current academic requirements and future professional needs.
Syllabus
- Unit I: Overview and Context of Indic Philosophy
- ● Overview on What is Philosophy, Why do we need to study philosophy
- ● Definition of Indic, Bharatiya, Vedic Roots of Indic Thinking
- ● Overview of Darshanas and Diversity of Indic Philosophy
- ● What Does Indic Philosophy of Life Mean, how is it different from the Darshanas
- ● What are the main Goals of Life - Cycle of Desire and Fulfilment
- ● Sources of Knowledge and the Vedas"
- Unit II: Building Blocks of Our Universe
- ● Our true Nature is Brahman or Consciousness
- ● Implications of Brahman
- ● The Current Western Science Based View Vs Indic View
- ● Theories of Creation
- ● Purusha and Prakriti
- ● The Trigunas
- ● The PanchaBhutas"
- Unit III: Understanding the Inner World
- ● The 3 Shariras & 5 Koshas
- ● The Body of Transaction and The Body of Experience
- ● The Different states of Experience
- ● Devatas
- ● Daivic and Asuric Natures"
- Unit IV: Understanding the Outer World
- ● The 4 Purusharthas
- ● Looking at a complete Transaction
- ● Understanding Karma, Vasanas and Rnas
- ● Understanding ideas of Time and Space (Kala and Lokas)
- ● Other Concepts like Svarga, Naraka, Iha, Para, Moksha, Pravritti and Nivritti"
- Unit V: Foundations of Society
- ● Understanding the concept of Yajna
- ● Understanding Dharma
- ● The Varna-Ashrama System
- ● Different Types of Dharma
- ● The Story of Dharma Vyadha
- ● Role of Women"
- Unit VI: Transformation of the Individual
- ● Transcending our Human Nature
- ● Nivritti and Pravritti Marga
- ● 16 Samskraras of Hindus
- ● Worshipping the Divine - Shraddha, Bhakti - Guru and Devata
- ● The Temple or Devalaya
- ● The Power of Story Telling
- ● Puranic Concepts and their Importance
- ● The role of different Shastras like Ayurveda, Jyotisha
- ● The Philosophy of the Gita"
- Unit VII: Relevance of Indic Philosophy in Today's World
- ● Conclusion and Relevance of Indic Philosophy in Today's World
More Information
- Learning Objectives
- ● This is meant to be a foundation course, which means this is a common prerequisite for any course in Indic knowledge studies.
- Intended Outcomes
- At the end of the course the student will gain;
- ● Exposure and Awareness: Learners will gain a profound exposure to and awareness of the various concepts that influence the Bharateeya way of life.
- ● Contemporary Relevance: Learners will understand how these disciplines are relevant and applicable in modern times, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and current challenges.
- ● Intellectual Enrichment: The course will enrich learners’ intellectual horizons, expanding their understanding and appreciation of the Indian tradition.
- ● Holistic Perspective: Learners will be inspired to adopt a holistic perspective on the relevance of key practices within the Indian tradition."
