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Ahimsa and the Art of Nonviolent Communication
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Ahimsa and the Art of Nonviolent Communication
$200.00YOG2101 – The course is designed to introduce participants to the Gandhian approach to nonviolent communication and its significance as a 21st century skill to be nurtured for a culture of peace. In the backdrop of instances of aggressive or toxic communication, integrating strategies of nonviolent(Ahimsa) communication not only can help us to find inner peace, but also promote a healthy communication ecosystem whether in our families, institutions or the society at large.
It helps in building better connections by enrichment of personhood. The overarching goal of the course is to develop an expansive understanding of nonviolent communication and its applications in our daily lives.
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An Immersive exploration of the iconic “Autobiography of a Yogi”
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An Immersive exploration of the iconic “Autobiography of a Yogi”
$200.00YOG2100 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Of all the books that spread Hindu dharma beyond India, none has had as much impact as Paramahansa Yogananda’s iconic memoir, Autobiography of a Yogi.
Hindu University of America is offering this special course to commemorate the 75th anniversary of that book, which has charmed millions of readers with its depiction of a singular life, along with other compelling features such as: intimate glimpses of Indian culture in the early 20th century; vivid encounters with saints, gurus, and legends (e.g., Tagore and Gandhi); lucid explanations of Hindu precepts and yogic practices; and mind-opening miracles, wonders, and powers of mind explained in rational and scientific terms.
The course is suitable for both those who have not yet read the seminal text and those wish to revisit it with fresh eyes.
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Antaranga Mandapam
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Antaranga Mandapam
YOG3101 – How is this Coronavirus pandemic going to end? Will we return to our ‘old selves’ and our ‘familiar normal’ after this pandemic, or will we transform ourselves in fundamental ways that we don’t yet know? The answer lies in how we cope with and grow through the unique challenges created by this crisis.
The Antaranga Mandapam Course introduces students to a “Healing Sangha”, and is designed to enable them to come together into a contemplative space, where they learn to listen to themselves and each other, in a self-reflective way. In the Yoga tradition, contemplative dialog involves deep internalising of sakhibhAva i.e. listening with affection and friendliness and sakshibhAva i.e. meditative listening without judgement.
In this course, students will create a safe and trusted community space, where they will deepen their sense of self-awareness and their ability to be open with one another. This will enable the students in the course to discover new ways of being and engaging with the oneself and the world, at a transformative moment, in our lives.
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Antaranga Mandapam
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$200.00YOG3101 – How is this Coronavirus pandemic going to end? Will we return to our ‘old selves’ and our ‘familiar normal’ after this pandemic, or will we transform ourselves in fundamental ways that we don’t yet know? The answer lies in how we cope with and grow through the unique challenges created by this crisis.
The Antaranga Mandapam Course introduces students to a “Healing Sangha”, and is designed to enable them to come together into a contemplative space, where they learn to listen to themselves and each other, in a self-reflective way. In the Yoga tradition, contemplative dialog involves deep internalising of sakhibhAva i.e. listening with affection and friendliness and sakshibhAva i.e. meditative listening without judgement.
In this course, students will create a safe and trusted community space, where they will deepen their sense of self-awareness and their ability to be open with one another. This will enable the students in the course to discover new ways of being and engaging with the oneself and the world, at a transformative moment, in our lives.
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Anticolonialism and Postcolonialism
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Anticolonialism and Postcolonialism
$1,500.00PHS7301 – Postcolonial theories are simultaneously theoretical frameworks as well as research methodologies. This course introduces the theories of three anticolonial and postcolonial writers, known as Francophone postcolonial thinkers in the academic canon, so that the students can create research frameworks for the critical analysis of the European writings on Hinduism and India and the study of their impact.
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Ayurveda)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Ayurveda)
$900.00(SAN8108) – This course provides an in-depth appreciation of the science and practice of Āyurveda, through a study of one of the core texts pertaining to the portions suggesting regimen for individuals corresponding to the different seasons. This primary text in Sanskrit will be discussed, along with some of the major commentaries on the source text.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit .
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course
5) Completion of the Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Jyotisha)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Jyotisha)
$900.00(SAN8107) – Jyotiṣa (loosely translated as astrology/astronomy), described as the eyes of the Vedas, uses mathematical calculations as tools for comprehending the planetary positions and interpreting their implications. The Jyotiṣa scholars were also expert mathematicians who made contributions to their field of study with their erudite treatises.
The methodology and theories proposed by them are notable and one of the most renowned works in this area is the Līlāvatī, which through puzzles and riddles introduces mathematics to the beginners. This course, which is the second of a two-part course series on Jyotiṣa, is dedicated to the study of mathematics in the Indian knowledge traditions.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses. (MIT-SVS)
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit through MIT-SVS
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course – Basic (Jyotisha)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Vedanta)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Vedanta)
$900.00(SAN8110) – The schools of philosophy based on the last portions of the Vedas, i.e. Vedānta, not only vary in their interpretation of the Vedānta but also differ among themselves with regard to their categories and ontology of the world both here and hereafter. A long dialectical tradition among these schools of Vedānta lives and flourishes to this day.
It is interesting to comparatively analyze and understand the ontologies and categories proposed by these different schools of Vedānta to understand the intriguing nature of the Vedas. This course is the second of a two-part course series on Vedānta.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Vedanta)
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses. (MIT-SVS)
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit through MIT-SVS
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Yoga)
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Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Yoga)
$900.00(SAN8105) – The wellbeing of the individual and society in the Vedic vision of the universe included both material and spiritual wellbeing. Systematic exploration of the state of holistic wellbeing is discussed widely in the Vedic knowledge systems.
The system of Yoga proposes a practical model of developing such wellbeing through engagement in practices that enrich the physical, mental, psychological and spiritual states of an individual, presented systematically in the sūtras (aphorisms) of Patañjali. These means of progressing in this state of holistic wellbeing is a seminal contribution of this Vedic system to humanity. This course is the second of a two-part course series on the system of Yoga.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Applied Vedic Science – Basic Yoga
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2)Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit through MIT-SVS
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course
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Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
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Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
$900.00(SAN7105) – The wellbeing of the individual and society in the Vedic vision of the universe included both material and spiritual wellbeing. The Vedic vision did not exclude any group or peoples, unlike most ideologies which seek advantage for one group of people at the expense of others, but sought to provide such knowledge that could protect, enhance, empower and enrich life for all peoples who pursued these knowledge systems.
The theory and practice of Āyurveda are one of the vital applied sciences derived from the Vedic vision. This course is the first of a two-part course series that provides the familiarity of the knowledge system of Āyurveda, by exploring its background and key contributors to the different schools of Āyurveda.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2)Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course if applicable
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Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Jyotish)
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Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Jyotish)
$900.00(SAN7107) – The Vedic knowledge systems of the Hindu traditions were supported by auxiliary systems called Vedāṅgas in understanding the form, structure, and methods related to the Vedas. Jyotiṣa (loosely translated as astrology/astronomy), described as the eyes of the Vedas, uses mathematical calculations as tools for comprehending the planetary positions and interpreting their implications.
This long tradition comprises of various contributors who developed both astrology and mathematics in the process. This course is the first of a two-part course series on Jyotiṣa.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course if applicable
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Applied Vedic Science – Vedanta (Basic)
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Applied Vedic Science – Vedanta (Basic)
$900.00(SAN8109) – The Vedic body of knowledge provides scope for different interpretations even when connected with the same objectives. Particularly, the last portions of the Vedas, called the Upaniṣads or Vedānta, are of a philosophical nature and have been variously interpreted by different schools of thought. It is interesting to study and understand the different interpretations of these different schools that approach the same source literature of Vedānta for establishing the conclusions of their varied theories. This course is the first of a two-part course series on Vedānta.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course
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Applied Vedic Sciences Basic (Yoga)
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$900.00(SAN6105) – This course introduces the categories of Yoga with their respective definitions, based on the Yogasūtras of Patañjali along with its prominent commentaries.
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses.
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.
4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course
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Arthasastra
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Arthasastra
$1,500.00CPS6505 – Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra, written around 300 BC, is a text on statecraft, on political realism. It deals with various topics including war and diplomacy, how a king can retain his kingdom and become a conqueror, how to make allies and know the enemies, and how to make treaties. It focuses on elements, what can be termed in modern usage diplomacy, such as the doctrine of a silent war, propaganda, secret agents, how to use women as weapons of war, and how to use religion and superstition to advantage.
According to Kautilya, “power is (possession of) strength” and “strength changes the mind.” More importantly, Kautilya emphasized power to control not only outward behavior but also the thoughts of one’s subjects and enemies. Kautilya is the founder of Mandala Theory of foreign policy, which can be termed as a precursor of the theories of political realism and balance of power. He favored righteous war than greedy and demoniacal wars.
The course will delve into various elements of this insightful text and juxtapose the main ideas in the text with similar theories and approaches in the modern world. The students will be able to draw parallels between the core ideas embedded in this ancient text with many modern ideas.
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Aryanism and Indology
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Aryanism and Indology
The idea of an Aryan “master race” has an enduring hold on the racist imagination. But when and how did the concept arise? This course shows how nineteenth-century German Indologists such as Friedrich and August Wilhelm Schlegel fostered the image of the Aryans. The emphasis in this course is on understanding how Indology is essentially linked with Aryanism: the discourse on Aryans underpins all efforts at the dating of texts and periodization, including the history of Indian and explanations of Hinduism.
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Ayurveda – Advanced Nutrition
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Ayurveda – Advanced Nutrition
$300.00TAT1104 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Ayurveda – Advanced Nutrition is an experiential training course in Ayurveda Diet & Nutrition for students looking to take their learning to a more individualized level. This course is open to anyone who has previously taken an Ayurveda Course at HUA or has some background in Ayurveda.
This course will define the scope of Ayurvedic diet in non-communicable disorders like Obesity, Diabetes, Allergies, Colitis, Gastric problems etc. It will guide students to understand therapeutic nutrition and practices, and how they can be applied in our day to day lives. The course is intended to expand insights in traditional food science as it relates to personal and community health.
The learning will be interactive and experiential, helping individuals to incorporate Ayurvedic diet practices for various health imbalances. The course will cover unique, real-life case studies of people whom Ayurveda Diet and Nutrition has helped.
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