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Course Name Mastery Over Mind
Course Code 22AVP103
Program 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Semester 1
Credits 2
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Unit 1: Describe Meditation and Understand its Benefits (CO1) 

A: Importance of meditation. How does meditation help to overcome obstacles in life 

Reading 1: Why Meditate? (Swami Shubamritananda ji) 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Swami Shubhamritananda Puri 

 Unit 2: The Science of Meditation (CO2) 

A: A preliminary understanding of the Science of meditation. What can modern science tell us about this tradition-based method? 

B: How meditation helps humanity according to what we know from scientific research Reading 1: Does Meditation Aid Brain and Mental Health (Dr Shyam Diwakar) Reading 2: ‘Science and Spirituality.’ Chapter 85 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust. 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Dr. Shyam Diwakar 

 Unit 3: Causes of Stress and How Meditation Improves Well-being (CO2,CO3) 

A: Learn how to prepare for meditation. Understand the aids that can help in effectively practicing meditation. Understand the role of sleep, physical activity, and a balanced diet in supporting meditation. B: Causes of Stress. The problem of not being relaxed. Effects of stress on health. How meditation helps to relieve stress. Basics of stress management at home and the workplace. 

Reading 1: Mayo Clinic Staff (2022, April 29). Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art- 20045858 (PDF provided) 

Reading 2: ‘Efficient Action.’ Chapter 28 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust. 

Video Resource:  Pre-recorded Video with Dr. Ram Manohar 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Prof. Udhayakumar 

 Unit 4: Practicing MA OM Meditation in Daily Life (CO4) 

Guided Meditation Sessions following scripts provided (Level One to Level Five) 

Reading 1: MA OM and White Flower Meditation: A Brief Note (Swami Atmananda Puri) Reading 2: ‘Live in the Present Moment.’ Chapter 71 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust. 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Swami Atmananda Puri 

 Unit 5: Improving Communication and Relationships (CO5) 

How meditation and mindfulness influence interpersonal communication. The role ofmeditation in improving relationship quality in the family, at the university and in theworkplace. 

Reading 1: Seppala E (2022, June 30th) 5 Unexpected Ways Meditation Improves Relationships a Lot. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/feeling- it/202206/5-unexpected-ways- meditation-improves-relationships-lot 

Reading 2: ‘Attitude.’ Chapter 53 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata AmritanandamayiMission Trust. 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Dr. Shobhana Madhavan 

 Unit 6 Meditation and Compassion-driven Action (CO6) 

Understand how meditation can help to motivate compassion-driven action. (Pre-recorded video with Dr Shobhana Madhavan) 

Reading 1: Schindler, S., & Friese, M. (2022). The relation of mindfulness and prosocial behavior:What do we (not) know? Current Opinion in Psychology, 44, 151-156. 

Reading 2: ‘Sympathy and Compassion.’ Chapter 100 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamyi Mission Trust. 

Video Resource: Pre-recorded Video with Dr.Shobhana Madhavan 

 

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives: 

  • Mastery Over Mind (MaOM) is an Amrita initiative to implement schemes and organize university- wide programs to enhance health and wellbeing of all faculty, staff, and students (UN SDG -3)
  • It gives an introduction to immediate and long-term benefits of MA OM meditation and equips every attendee to manage stressful emotions and anxiety, in turn facilitating inner peace and harmony.
  • This course will enhance the understanding of experiential learning based on the University’s mission: “Education for Life along with Education for Living” and is aimed to allow learners to realize and rediscover the infinite potential of one’s true Being and the fulfilment of life’s goals.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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

S.No. 

Course Outcomes 

Knowledge level 

[Bloom’s Taxonomy] 

1 

Describe what meditation is and to understand its health benefits. (CO1) 

L2 Understand 

2 

Understand the science of meditation. (CO2) 

L2 Understand 

3 

To understand the causes of stress and how meditation improves well- being. (CO3) 

L2 Understand 

4 

Learn and practice MAOM meditation in daily life. (CO4) 

L3 Apply 

5 

Analyze how meditation improves communication and relationships. (CO5) 

L4 Analyze 

6 

Apply the power of meditation to compassion-driven action. (CO6) 

L3 Apply 

 

CO-PO Mapping: [affinity#: 3 – high; 2- moderate; 1- slightly] 

COs 

Program Outcomes (PO) 

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) 

 

PO1 

PO2 

PO3 

PO4 

PO5 

PO6 

PO7 

PO8 

PO9 

PO10 

PO11 

PO12 

PSO1 

PSO2 

PSO3 

PSO4 

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Evaluation Pattern

 

Course Assessment Specification Table: 

 

 

 

CO1 

CO2 

CO3 

CO4 

CO5 

CO6 

Total 

 

1 

Individual Reflective 

Exercise/Journal 

 

 

10 

 

10 

 

20 

 

2 

Class Participation during meditation 

 

 

 

40 

 

 

40 

 

3 

Compassion in Action Project 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

20 

 

5 

End-Term 

2 

3 

5 

 

5 

5 

20 

 

 

Total 

2 

3 

15 

40 

15 

25 

100 

 

 

Internal–60 marks  

Reflective Essay/Journal (20 marks): (Individual student exercise) 

Reflective Essay on Learning and Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation 

Class Participation during Meditation session (40 marks): 

  • Attendance during meditation
  • Quality of Class Participation (Level of engagement during the class)

External-40 marks 

Compassion in Action Group Project (20 marks): 

Compassion-in-Action Live Project. Student Groups can do any act of compassion within or outside campus. The project will comprise three parts: 

  • Idea: 2.5 marks
  • Implementation and Presentation 12.5 marks
  • Report: 5 marks (including photos)

Faculty can have flexibility in type of project and type of presentation. (Students can also present through role-play). 

End-Term Exam (20 marks) 

The aim of the exam is to test concepts covered in class. 

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