VEDAS & UPANISADS
Semester: I
Sub Code: MSC T 102
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs
Chapter 1(10hours)
i. An introduction to Vedic philosophies.
ii. The antiquity of Vedas and Vedáñgas.
iii. Prasthána Traya – Ùruti, Smøti and Sütraprasthána.
iv. Philosophical principles of Vedas and Upaniúads.
v. The main conclusions of the Upaniúads
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. Rug Veda
ii. Yajur veda
iii. Sáma Veda
iv. Atharva Veda
Chapter 3:(20 hours)
Essence of Five Upaniúads 1
i. Aitareyopaniúat
ii. Èùopaniúat
iii. Mánãükyopaniúat
iv. Muïãakyopaniúat
v. Taittirèyopaniúat
Chapter 4:(20 hours)
Essence of Five Upaniúads 2
i. Kathopanisat
ii. Kenopanisat
iii. Praùnopanisat
iv. Bøghadáraïyakopanisat
v. Chándogyopanisat
Text Books:
1. Dr H R Nagendra, Yoga; Its Basis and Applications,Swámi Vivekánanda Yoga Prakáùana, Bangalore, 2002.
2. Dr H R Nagendra, Jòána Yoga,Swámi Vivekánanda Yoga Prakáùana, Bangalore, 2002
3. Swami Ranganathananda, Message of Upaniúads,Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, 1985
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