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First Semester
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UHV112
UHV113
UHV114
UHV115
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Project Report
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60
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60
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UHV211
UHV212
UHV203
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Syllabus:
Semester I: (20 credits)
UHV101: Foundation Course in Universal Human Values and Ethics (4 credits)
This foundational course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (similar to PSL1). This would provide the necessary
base or orientation for this 1-year program. Course Outline:
Introduction to Universal Human Values and Value Education Content and Process; Understanding basic human aspirations and their
fulfillment
Understanding harmony at various levels
o Understanding the human being as co-existence of the Self and the Body
harmony in the self harmony with the body their implications
o Understanding Human- to-Human relationships and inherent values harmony in the family
o Understanding harmony in the Society from family order to world family order
comprehensive human goal and its actualization
o Understanding harmony in Nature and in Existence discovering Co-existence at all levels interconnectedness, self-regulation,
recyclability, mutual fulfillment & enrichment
Implications of the right understanding realization of co-existence at all levels holistic worldview, holistic systems and technologies
Ethical human conduct the universal ethics
Strategies for transition towards inculcation and implementation of right understanding
1 weeks of Self-study, Revision, Practice Exercises and Assignments
A viva-voce would precede the next course
UHV112: Understanding the Human Being Comprehensively
(4 credits)
This course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (similar to PSL2).
Course Outline:
Recapitulating - the basic human aspirations and their fulfillment through Right understanding and Resolution. Allencompassing Resolution for a Human Being, its details and solution of problems in the light of Resolution
The domain of right understanding starts from understanding the human being (the knower, the experiencer and the doer); goes up
to understanding nature/existence its interconnectedness and co-existence; and finally understanding the role of human being in
existence (human conduct)
Understanding the human being comprehensively is the first step and the core theme of this course; human being as co-existence of
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the self and the body; the activities and potentialities of the self; what causes harmony/disharmony in the self
The need and the process of inner evolution (through self-exploration, self-awareness and self-evaluation)- particularly awakening
to activities of the Self: Realization,
Understanding and Contemplation in the Self (Realization of Co-Existence, Understanding of Harmony in Nature and
Contemplation of Participation of Human in
this harmony/ order)
Understanding different aspects of All-encompassing Resolution (understanding, wisdom, science etc.)
Holistic way of living for Human Being with All-encompassing Resolution covering all four dimensions of human endeavour viz.,
realization, thought, behavior and work
(participation in the larger order) leading to harmony at all levels from self to Nature and
entire Existence
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Mid-Semester Exam
A viva-voce would precede the next course
UHV114: Values, Relationships & Ethical Human Conduct
(3 credits)
This course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (Science of
Behaviour)
Course Outline:
Understanding the inherent human-to-human relationship and the relationship with rest of Nature. the values characterizing these
relationships and thus guiding the human behaviour resulting in mutual fulfillment and mutual enrichment forms the core theme of
this course
The co-existence principle elaborated in the previous course along with an appreciation of the inherent human purpose
forms the basis of all relationships and values
Understanding justice in human behaviour; understanding the core values in human relationships; established values and expressed
values their evaluation leading to mutual fulfillment; Science of Behavior with Plan, Program, Implementation, Outcome and
Evaluation. Expression of Justice in the form of humanistic Culture and Civilization
How the lack of such an understanding leads to multitude of problems and crises as are amply prevalent in the present times
Understanding the definitiveness and universality of ethical human conduct expressed in term of right appreciation and
fulfillment of human values; development of policies and character
1 weeks of Self-study, Revision, Practice Exercises and Assignments
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(2 credits)
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(3 credits)
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References
The books listed below are for reference and student discretion is advised. The course material and the prescribed textbook adhere to the 4 essential guidelines:
Universal: It is universally applicable to all human beings and be true at all times and all places. It does not
depend on sect, creed, nationality, race, gender, etc.
Rational: It is amenable to logical reasoning. It is not be based on blind beliefs.
Verifiable: The student should be able to verify the values by checking with one's own experience, and is not
asked to believe just because it is stated in the course.
Leading to Harmony: It must enable the student to live in peace and harmony within one- self as well as with others
(human being and rest of nature).
1. Foundation Course in Human Values and Profession Ethics (Text Book and Teachers Manual), R. R. Gaur, R.
Sangal, G. P. Bagaria (2010), Excel Books, New Delhi [ISBN 978-8-174-46781-2]
2. A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking
3. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, Chandradhar Sharma
4. A Short History of Western Philosophy, Johannes Hirschberger
5. Abhyas Darshan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak
6. Adhyayan Bindu, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak
7. Anasakti International Journal of Non-Violence-In-Action, International Centre for Gandhian Studies & Research,
Rajghat, New Delhi
8. Anubhav Darshan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak
9. Anuvbavatmak Adhyatmvad, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak
10. Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty, Muhammad Yunus & Alan Jolis (2003),
Public Affairs
11. Comparative Ethos in Management, Nikil Barat & B. P. Banerjee (2005), Excel Books, New Delhi
12. Cooperative Enterprise: Facing the Challenge of Globalization, S. Zamagni & V. Zamagni (2010) Edward Elgar
Publishing Limited, UK Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen (2000), Anchor, USA Ecology and Environment 11th
Revised Edition, P. D. Sharma
13. Economy of Permanence (a quest for social order based on non-violence), J. C. Kumarappa (2010), Sarva-SevaSangh-Prakashan, Varansi
14. Energy and Equity, Ivan Illich (1974), The Trinity Press, Worcester & Harper Collins, USA
15. Engineering Design A Systematic Approach, Gerhard Pahl et.al. (2007), Springer, Germany Environmental
Concerns, K. De (2001), New Age Publications Pvt Ltd
16. Essential Writings of Sri Aurobindo, Sri Aurobindo
17. Eternal Values for a Changing
Society (Vol I-III), Swami Ranganathananda (1980),
Ramkrishna
Math
Publication
18. Foundation of Ethics and Management, B. P. Banerjee (2005), Excel Books, New Delhi
Punjab Institute of Technology, Kapurthala
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48. Small is Beautiful: a study of economics as if people mattered, E. F. Schumacher, 1973, Blond & Briggs, UK
49. Tao Tse Ching, Lao Tzu
50. The Challenge of Humanistic Economics, M. A. Lutz & K. Lux (1979), The Benjamin Cummins Publishing Co., USA
51. The Essentials of Indian Philosophy, M. Hiriyanna
52. The Herald of Coming Good, Gurdjieff
53. The Map of Meaning: A Guide to Sustaining our Humanity in the World of Work, Marjolein Lips- Wiersma and Lani Morris
(2011) Greenleaf Publishing, UK
54. The Power of Now, A Guide to Spritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle
55. The Story of My Experiments with Truth, M. K. Gandhi
56. The Technological Society A Critique, J. Ellul (1965), Jonathan Cape, UK
57. The Turning Point - Science, Society and the Rising Culture, Fritjof Capra (1984), Simon & Schuster, New York, USA
58. Vyvharatmak Samajshastr, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak
59. Web of life by Fritjof Capra
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