Ph. D. in Philosophy / Spirituality is a doctoral program offered by the School of Spiritual and Cultural studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore campuses.
Contact Us:
Amaravati:
svbkvgupta@av.amrita.edu
Amritapuri:
padmakumarpr@am.amrita.edu
Bengaluru:
r_manish@blr.amrita.edu
Coimbatore:
s_sushrutha@cb.amrita.edu
Begin a significant voyage of spiritual discovery with our Ph.D. program in Philosophy and Spiritual Studies, enriched by the wisdom of ancient India. Dive into the vast wisdom of the Vedas, understanding their origins, importance, and how they were passed down through generations. Explore the profound teachings of the four Vedas – R̥ig, Yajur, Sāma, and Atharva – and uncover their deep meanings.
Expand your knowledge with the Vedangas, which are additional texts aimed at preserving Vedic teachings. These cover various subjects like pronunciation, grammar, and rituals.
Further, your understanding with the Upangas delves into topics like philosophy, law, and storytelling. Lastly, explore the Darshanas, which present different perspectives on spirituality. Through reflective learning methods, our program helps you grasp diverse subjects, fostering a deep appreciation of spiritual traditions. Graduates emerge as knowledgeable scholars ready to interpret and safeguard spiritual heritage, contributing to global spiritual understanding.
Amrita School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, founded on the principles of promoting holistic education, has emerged as a distinguished platform for research in various domains that encapsulate the essence of Indian cultural and spiritual heritage. The school’s mission is rooted in preserving and proliferating the rich tapestry of Indian Knowledge Systems, Yoga, Sanskrit Vyakarana, Sanskrit Education, Ethics (East and West), and Vedanta.
The school places a strong emphasis on the study of Yoga and Sanskrit, recognizing their pivotal roles in the cultural and spiritual fabric of India. Through rigorous research, ASSCS aims to advance understanding in these fields, paving the way for the preservation and propagation of these invaluable traditions.
The ultimate vision of Amrita School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies is to emerge as a quintessential resource centre dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of Indian knowledge systems. By fostering a vibrant research environment, the school aspires to be a catalyst for academic growth, contributing significantly to the global discourse on culture, spirituality, and philosophy.
The program deals with a wide range of areas related to the domains of the Indian Knowledge System- Sanskrit Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Manuscriptology, etc. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the domains of IKS can benefit from the expertise available on-campus and numerous collaborations across the globe.
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) is increasingly attracting academicians due to compelling reasons like soft power, integrity, and universal well-being. To make IKS an academically feasible and practical to the fast-growing generations it requires emics’ perspective and understanding to bring about the correct narratives to stand the etics’ compulsions. Combining science, technology, and philosophy, Amrita Darshanam-ICSS proposes a generational shift in scholarly discourse to meet global expectations. Integrating modern science with Sanatana approaches is crucial to addressing the challenges of our evolving social landscape. This synergy demands the collaboration of visionary minds and committed hearts.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has not appointed any agent or third-party representative within India for admissions to any programme. Students residing in India are advised not to make payments or seat reservation advances to any individual or organization claiming to offer admission assistance for Amrita campuses.
For international admissions, the University may work with authorized overseas representatives in select countries. International applicants are advised to verify the credentials of such representatives through official Amrita communication channels before proceeding with applications or payments.
– Issued in Public Interest by Directorate of Admissions and Academic Outreach
M.A. in Sanskrit and allied subjects, Philosophy, and Yoga
Post Graduation in Philosophy/Spiritual Studies/MBA/Sanskrit/Psychology
Masters in any domain of Indian Knowledge System- Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali, Indology, Linguistics, Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology
Any PG + a certificate course from IKS as an option or dual degree
Sanskrit Studies
Yoga, Sanskrit NLP
Philosophy
Advaita-Vedanta
Philosophy (East and West)
Ethics (East and West)
Yoga
Vyakarana (Sanskrit Grammar and Linguistics)
Vedanta
Indian Knowledge Systems
Sanskrit Pedagogy, Sanskrit Language and Literature, Sanskrit Education
Tantra Philosophy
Philosophy
Indian Culture
Sanskrit Education
Sanskrit Vyakarana
Sanskrit Studies
Manuscriptology
Religious Studies
Archaeology and Religion
Sacred Landscape
Text and Archaeology
Indian Knowledge Systems
Veda – Vedanta
Yoga – Psychology
Vedanga- Vyakarana
Jyotisha/Indian Mathematics
Sanskrit literature
Rituals and Temple architecture
Empirical research on sound, rituals, meditation etc
Empirical and Theoretical Basis of Yoga
Traditional and Ritual Lineage of Bharat
Vedanta and Allied Shastras
Jyothisha
*Applicable Programs.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri
| Title of the Project | Funding Agency |
| The Indian Knowledge System Centre | Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Contribution of Kerala Towards Promulgation of Vedanta | Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Government of India |
| Philosophical Counseling in Vedanta Darshana: Contributions of Contemporary Spiritual Guides | Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Government of India |
| Manuscript Preservation and Conservation | National Manuscript Mission, Government of India |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru
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Title of the Project |
Funding Agency |
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Study of Ophiolatry Manuscripts of India |
Central Sanskrit University, Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India for Ashtaadashi Project – 2021-22 |
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Amrita IKS Centre for Ayurveda, Vyākaraṇa, and Darśana |
AICTE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
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Translation of ‘Outlines of Indian Philosophy’ |
CIIL, Mysuru |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati
| Name of the Research Lab | Major Facilities / Equipment Details | |
| Computer lab | Springer Subscription available for the Journal of Indian Philosophy |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru
Dr. S V B K V Gupta
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.)
svbkvgupta@av.amrita.edu
8903888551
Padmakumar P R, PhD
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr)
padmakumarpr@am.amrita.edu
Dr. Manish Rajan Walvekar
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) and Centre Coordinator
r_manish@blr.amrita.edu
Dr. Sushrutha Shivanna
CLPGP Member and Asst. Professor, Amrita Darshanam-ICSS, Coimbatore
s_sushrutha@cb.amrita.edu
