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Syllabus for Bachelor of Science in Yoga & Consciousness - BSc (Y & C)

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PRAKARAĎAGRANTHA

Semester: I
Sub Code: BSC T 103
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Chapter 1 (6 hours)
Vedánta sára/Paòcadaùè (1st chapter), Anubandha Catuúûaya, division of Karmas, Sádhanas like Nityánityaviveka etc., utility of Vedántic study (Paòcadaùè 10 ùlokas)

Chapter-2 (4 hours)
Two dimensions of Ajòána – Ávaraïa and Vikúepa, Effects of Triguïas, Creation of the world, Concept of Paòca koùa, concept of Avasthá Traya, Paòcadaùè 10 ùlokas.

Chapter-3 (4 hours)
Concept of Pancèkaraïa, concept of Átman, concept of Akhaïãártha, definition of Ùravaïa, Manana and Nididhyásana, about attainment of Mukti, Paòcadaùè 10 ùlokas
Notes: Prepared by Tilaka Rao, Vedavijnana Gurukulam
References : Vedanta Sara, Advaitashram.

Chapter–4 (3 hours)
Yatèndra Mata Dèpiká, Introductory Upodgháta, Pramáïáni; Pratyakúa Anumánam, Ùabdaç

Chapter–5 (3 hours)
Prakøti

Chapter–6 (3 hours)
Kaláç, Nitya Vibhukti, Dharmabhütaý Jòánam

Chapter–7 (3 hours)
Jèva and Èùvara

Chapter–7 (3 hours)
Jèva and Èùvara

Chapter–8 (4 hours)
Adhruvyam

Chapter–9 (4 hours)
Viúïutattvavinirïayaç (1st chapter)

Chapter–10 (3 hours)
The sources to know Dharma and God, the limitations of human composition, validity of knowledge.

Chapter–11 (3 hours)
Validity of the cognition in self evident.

Chapter–12 (3 hours)
Viùïusarvottamattvam, the concept Atattvamasi

Chapter–13 (3 hours)
Importance of the words Máyá, Anøta & Avidyá.

Chapter–14 (3 hours)
The fivefold difference, Reputation of Nityattva etc.

Chapter–15 (2 hours)
Dvitèya paricchedaç, Supremacy of God Viúïu.

Chapter–16 (2 hours)
Tøtèya Paricchedaç, he who knows Viúïu will attain bliss.
References: Viúïutattva Vinirïaya by Prof. K T Pandurangi
Notes: Prepared by Acharya Gururaja Rao. VV Gurukulam.

Chapter–17 (2 hours)
Ùivánubhavasütram – by Máyideva, Vèraùaiva Matam

Note:
— 5 hours for taking a special guidance while preparing their assignments and doing reference works.
— 2 hours for conducting seminars and colloquiums.

Text Book:
1 Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, Sanskrit Level-1 Sharadh Enterprises, Bangalore, 2007
2. Dr. Sarasvati Mohan, DVD and CD

Reference books:
1. Publication of Akshram and Hindu Seva Prathisthana

     
 
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