Syllabus
Internships/Block Placement
Method of Internal and External Assessment
The student will be evaluated for the Summer Internship, Winter Internship and Block Placement through a Viva Voce with internal and external assessment for 80 and 20 marks, respectively.
Courses offered under the framework of Amrita Values Programmes I and II
22AVP201 Message from Amma’s Life for the Modern World
Amma’s messages can be put into action in our lives through pragmatism and by attuning our thought process in a positive and creative manner. Every single word Amma speaks, and the guidance received on matters which we consider trivial, is rich in content and touches the very inner being of our personality. Life gets enriched by Amma’s guidance, and she teaches us the art of exemplary life skills, where we become witnesses to all the happenings around us, while keeping the balance of the mind.
22ADM211 Leadership from the Ramayana
Introduction to Ramayana, the first Epic in the world – Influence of Ramayana on Indian values and culture – Storyline of Ramayana – Study of leading characters in Ramayana – Influence of Ramayana outside India – Relevance of Ramayana for modern times.
22ADM201 Strategic Lessons from the Mahabharata
Introduction to Mahabharata, the largest Epic in the world – Influence of Mahabharata on Indian values and culture – Storyline of Mahabharata – Study of leading characters in Mahabharata – Kurukshetra War and its significance – Relevance of Mahabharata for modern times.
Courses offered under the framework of
Amrita Values Programmes I and II
22AVP201 Message from Amma’s Life for the Modern World
Amma’s messages can be put into action in our lives through pragmatism and by attuning our thought process in a positive and creative manner. Every single word Amma speaks, and the guidance we receive on matters we consider trivial, is rich in content and touches the very inner being of our personality. Life gets enriched by Amma’s guidance, and she teaches us the art of exemplary life skills, where we become witnesses to all the happenings around us, while keeping the balance of the mind.
22ADM211 Leadership from the Ramayana
Introduction to Ramayana, the first Epic in the world – Influence of Ramayana on Indian values and culture – Storyline of Ramayana – Study of leading characters in Ramayana – Influence of Ramayana outside India – Relevance of Ramayana for modern times.
22ADM201 Strategic Lessons from the Mahabharata
Introduction to Mahabharata, the largest Epic in the world – Influence of Mahabharata on Indian values and culture – Storyline of Mahabharata – Study of leading characters in Mahabharata – Kurukshetra War and its significance – Relevance of Mahabharata for modern times.
22AVP204 Lessons from the Upanishads
Introduction to the Upanishads: Sruti versus Smrti – Overview of the four Vedas and the ten Principal Upanishads – The central problems of the Upanishads – The Upanishads and Indian Culture – Relevance of Upanishads for modern times – A few Upanishad Personalities: Nachiketas, SatyakamaJabala, Aruni, Shvetaketu.
22AVP205 Message of the Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Bhagavad Gita – Brief storyline of Mahabharata – Context of Kurukshetra War – The anguish of Arjuna – Counsel by Sri. Krishna – Key teachings of the Bhagavad Gita – Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga – Theory of Karma and Reincarnation – Concept of Dharma – Concept of Avatar – Relevance of Mahabharata for modern times.
22AVP206 Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda
Brief Sketch of Swami Vivekananda’s Life – Meeting with Guru – Disciplining of Narendra – Travel across India – Inspiring Life incidents – Address at the Parliament of Religions – Travel in the United States and Europe – Return and reception in India – Message from Swamiji’s life.
22AVP207 Life and Teachings of Spiritual Masters India
Sri Rama, Sri Krishna, Sri Buddha, AdiShankaracharya, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramana Maharshi, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.
22AVP208 Insights into Indian Arts and Literature
The aim of this course is to present the rich literature and culture of Ancient India and help students appreciate their deep influence on Indian Life – Vedic culture, the primary source of Indian Culture – A brief introduction and appreciation of a few of the art forms of India – Arts, Music, Dance, and theatre.
22AVP209 Yoga and Meditation
The objective of the course is to provide practical training in YOGA ASANAS, with a sound theoretical base and theoretical classes on selected verses from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Ashtanga Yoga. The coverage also includes the effect of yoga on integrated personality development.
22AVP210 Kerala Mural Art and Painting
Mural painting is an offshoot of the devotional tradition of Kerala. A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. In the contemporary scenario, mural painting is not restricted to the permanent structures and is being done even on canvas. Kerala mural paintings are frescoes depicting mythology and legends, drawn on the walls of temples and churches in South India, particularly in Kerala. Ancient temples, churches and places in Kerala, South India, display an abounding tradition of mural paintings mostly dating back between the 9th and 12th centuries when this form of art enjoyed Royal patronage. Learning Mural painting through the theory and practice workshop is the objective of this course.
22AVP213 Traditional Fine Arts of India
India is home to one of the most diverse Art forms in the world. The underlying philosophy of Indian life is “Unity in Diversity” and it has led to the most diverse expressions of culture in India. Most art forms of India are an expression of devotion by the devotee towards the Lord and its influence in Indian life is very pervasive. This course will introduce students to the deeper philosophical basis of Indian Art forms and provide a practical demonstration of their continuing relevance.