Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : HS5132 : Science of Self Realization for Holistic Humane Development { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Surabhi Verma
Syllabus
Unit 1: The Concept of ‘Self’ in Indian Discourse
1. Introduction to the Indian Knowledge Systems
2. The designations of ‘Self’ in Indian discourse
3. Manifestation or evolution of Self
4. Self and Consciousness
5. Kashmir Saiva Darsana: Background and Introduction
6. Manifestation Process
7. Limitation Theory
8. Binding Constituents
Unit 2: Cognitive Process and Re-cognition
1. Cognitive Process
2. Triad of Cognition
3. Seven Cognisors
4. Recognition
5. Practices for the Recognition
6. Dissolution of Consciousness
7. The Concept of Time and Space
Unit 3: Development and its dimensions
1. Meaning and significance of ‘Development’
2. Dimensions of development
3. Theories of developing the positive psychology (Indian discourse)
4. The theory of Karma
5. Cyclic concept of time
6. Development verses peace
7. Difference between philosophy and darsana
8. Global crisis in leadership
9. Indian Model of Welfare State
10. Global Leader
11. Rules for Rulers
12. Dharma and Rajadharma
13. Characteristics of a Good Ruler
Unit 4: Holistic Humane Development
1. Introduction to the ‘Holistic’ view of Understanding
2. Sustainable development
3. Salient features of Indian Perspective of development
4. Holistic Model of sustainable development
5. Meaning and Significance of ‘Humane’
6. The Holistic Humane Development
Course Objectives
- This course will provide an insight into the investigation of 'Self' to the students.
- The students will know about the Indian perspective of sustainable development.
Course Outcomes
1. The students will learn about the development of ‘self’ which is an untouched dimension of development in the curriculum of ‘Development studies’ in most of the Institutions of India where the concerned discipline is being taught today. <br />2. This course will teach the students that holistic development can only lead to the balance of systems which can’t be achieved by lop-sided approach of development.
Essential Reading
- Jaideva Singh, Pratyabhijñahrdayam of Ksemaraja, Motilal Banarasidas , Varanasi, 1963.
- John Huges, Self Realization in Kashmr Saivism, Ishwar Ashram Trust, Ishber , Srinagar, 2006.
Supplementary Reading
- none, Upanisada (IsadinauUpanisad: sankarbhasyasahitam), Gita Press , Gorakhpur, Samvat 2068.
- M.N. Drivedi, Yoga Sutra of Patañjali, Sri Satagura Publications , India, 1980.
Journal and Conferences
- S. Verma, "Universal Consciousness and Spiritual Intelligence (With special reference to Kasmira Saivism)", in World Congress on Interrelationship among Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality, Science and Society for Holistic Humane Development- Conference Proceedings, Krishi Sanskriti Publications, Jawarharlal Nehru University, 27th to 27th August 2016, New Delhi, Delhi, India, September 2016
- Spirituality: The Science of Self Realization, its application to transform present Engineering & Technical Education in India (In the light of Indian Philosophy ‘Kasmira Saivism’)