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Course Detail

Course Name The Vision of Vedanta
Course Code 25HUM272
Program B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Credits 3
Campus Amritapuri, Amaravati, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai

Syllabus

Unit 1

The Nine Supreme Fortunes of Human Birth – The Four Essential Traits of a Spiritual Aspirant – The Importance of a Spiritual Teacher – The Physical Body and the Waking Experience

Unit 2

The Subtle Body and the Dream Reality – The Causal Body and the State of Deep Sleep – The Essence of Consciousness – Understanding the True Self

Unit 3

What Creates Bondage in Human Life – The Root Cause of Enslavement – Why Bondage Persists – Techniques to Cleanse the Inner Mind 

Unit 4

The Path of Inner Growth Toward Freedom – Discerning the Five Layers of Human Existence – The Self is the Infinite Reality – You Are the Supreme Truth

Unit 5

Deep Contemplation and Meditative Absorption – The Seven Stages of Spiritual Evolution – Living Liberation: Freedom While in the Body – From Living Freedom to Final Release After Death

Objectives

  • Comprehensive Understanding of Vedantic Philosophy:
    By the end of this course, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Vedantic philosophy, including its core concepts, teachings, and the progression from human life’s blessings to the stages of spiritual unfoldment, allowing them to engage with Vedantic texts and principles effectively.
  • Practical Application of Vedantic Wisdom
    This course aims to empower students with the practical application of Vedantic teachings in their daily lives. Students will develop the skills to analyze and apply Vedantic principles to personal experiences, challenges, and the pursuit of spiritual growth.
  • Mastery of Advanced Vedantic Concepts
    Building upon foundational knowledge, students will delve into advanced Vedantic concepts such as Nidhidhyasana, Samadhi, Jivan-Mukthi, and Videha-Mukthi. They will gain the ability to critically analyze and synthesize these concepts, fostering a deeper connection to the spiritual path outlined in Vedanta.

Course Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, Students will be able to:

S.No. Course Outcomes Knowledge level [Bloom’s Taxonomy]
CO01  By the end of this course, students will be able to recall and recite key Vedantic concepts, principles, and terminology, including the stages of spiritual unfoldment and the core teachings of Vedanta. Remembering
CO02 Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of Vedantic philosophy by explaining the significance of concepts such as the nature of bondage, the relationship between Aatman and Brahman, and the stages of spiritual evolution outlined in Vedanta. Understanding
CO03 Through practical exercises and real-life scenarios, students will apply Vedantic wisdom to analyze and solve personal challenges, demonstrating their ability to use Vedantic principles in everyday life situations. Applying
CO04 Students will critically analyze Vedantic texts, including advanced concepts like Nidhidhyaasana, Samaadhi, and the stages of spiritual unfoldment. They will discern key themes, arguments, and philosophical nuances within these texts. Analyzing
CO05 By the end of the course, students will evaluate the relevance and impact of Vedantic principles on personal and spiritual development. They will assess the strengths and limitations of Vedanta as a philosophical and practical framework for spiritual growth. Evaluating
CO06 NA Creating

Program Outcomes

POs COs
  • PO1: Engineering Knowledge
  • PO2: Problem Analysis
  • PO3: Design/Development of Solutions
  • PO4: Conduct Investigations of complex problems
  • PO5: Modern tools usage
  • PO6: Engineer and Society
  • PO7: Environment and Sustainability
  • PO8: Ethics
  • PO9: Individual & Teamwork
  • PO10: Communication
  • PO11: Project management & Finance
  • PO12: Lifelong learning

*B.Tech. CSE Programme Specific Outcome (PSO)  

  • PSO1: Apply knowledge acquired in the field of Design, Manufacturing, Thermal, and Fluid sciences to solve real-world engineering problems using emerging technologies.
  • PSO2: Extend and implement innovative thinking on product design and development with the aid of modern tools.
  • PSO3: Apply the Science and Engineering knowledge for materials design, and processing for development and improvement of products and processes.
  • CO01 Recall and recite key Vedantic concepts, principles, and terminology, including the stages of spiritual unfoldment and the core teachings of Vedanta.
  • CO02 Demonstrate a deep understanding of Vedantic philosophy by explaining the significance of concepts such as the nature of bondage, the relationship between Aatman and Brahman, and the stages of spiritual evolution outlined in Vedanta
  • CO03 Apply Vedantic wisdom to analyze and solve personal challenges, demonstrating their ability to use Vedantic principles in everyday life situations.
  • CO04 Analyze Vedantic texts, including advanced concepts like Nidhidhyaasana, Samaadhi, and the stages of spiritual unfoldment.
  • CO05 Evaluate the relevance and impact of Vedantic principles on personal and spiritual development.
  • CO06 NA

CO-PO Mapping

COs Program Outcomes [POs] Program Specific Outcomes [PSOs]*
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO01 2 2 3
CO02 2 2 3
CO03 3 3 2 3
CO04 2 2 2 3
CO05 2 2 2 3
CO06 3 3 3 2 3 3
Total
Average $

Reference

  • “Atma Bodha” with commentary of Swami Chinmayananda
  • “Tatva Bodha” with commentary of Swami Chinmayananda
  • “Viveka Chudamani” with commentary by Swami Chinmayananada

Evaluation Pattern

Component Weightage
Midterm Exam 30
Continuous Assessment 20
End semester exam 50
TOTAL 100

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