MESSAGE OF VEDAS AND UPANISADS
Semester: IV
Sub Code: BS T 401
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs
Chapter 1: (10 hours)
Introduction to Vedas and Upaniñads
i. An introduction to Vedic philosophies.
ii. The antiquity of Vedas and Upaniñads.
iii. Prasthäna Traya – çruti prasthäna, småti prasthäna nad Nyäya prasthäna.
iv. Philosophical principles of Vedas and Upaniñads.
v. the main conclusions of the Upaniñads
vi. The lifestyle prescriptions, Techniques for personality transformations, Symptoms of growth, Hurdles & solutions, the ultimate goal--perfect health.
Chapter 2: (10 hours)
Essence of Four Vedas
Essence of four Vedas and their application in the society
i. Åg Veda
ii. Yajur veda
iii. Säma Veda
iv. Atharva Veda
Chapter 3: (20 hours)
Essence of Five Upaniñads 1
i. Aitreya
ii. Éçä Upaniñat
iii. Mäëòükya
iv. Muëòaka
v. Taittiréya Upaniñat
Chapter 4: (20 hours)
Essence of Five Upaniñads 2
i. Kaöha Upaniñat
ii. Kena Upaniñat
iii. Båhadäraëyaka
iv. Chändogya
Text Books:
1. Dr H R Nagendra, Yoga Its Basis and Applications, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002.
2. Dr H R Nagendra, Jïäna Yoga, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002
3. Swami Ranganathananda, Message of Upanishads, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1985
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