MESSAGE OF VEDAS & UPANISADS
Semester: III
Sub Code: BNYS T 301
Credits: 2
Hours/ Wk: 2
Total Hrs: 30
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3Hrs
Chapter 1: (10 hours)
Introduction to Vedas and Upanisads
i. An introduction to Vedic philosophies.
ii. The antiquity of Vedas and Upanisads.
iii. Prasthána Traya – ůruti prasthána, smřti prasthána and Nyáya prasthána.
iv. Philosophical principles of Vedas and Upanisads.
v. The main conclusions of the Upanisads
vi. The lifestyle prescriptions, Techniques for personality transformations, Symptoms of growth, Hurdles & solutions, the ultimate goals, perfect health.
Chapter 2: (10 hours)
Essence of Four Vedas
Essence of four Vedas and their application in the society
i. rug Veda
ii. Yajur Veda
iii. Sáma Veda
iv. Atharva Veda
Chapter 3: (20 hours)
Essence of Five Upanisads 1
i. Aitreya
ii. Čůá Upanisat
iii. Máďăükya
iv. Muďăaka
v. Taittirčya Upanisat
Chapter 4: (20 hours)
ssence of Five Upanisads 2
i. Katha Upanisat
ii. Kena Upanisat
iii. Břhadáraďyaka
iv. Chándogya
Text Books:
1. Dr H R Nagendra, Yoga - Its Basis and Applications, Swámi Vivekánanda Yoga Prakáůana, Bangalore, 2002.
2. Dr H R Nagendra, Jňána Yoga, Swámi Vivekánanda Yoga Prakáůana, Bangalore, 2002
3. Swami Ranganathananda, Message of Upanisads, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1985
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