“Indian Knowledge System and Geeta Darshan” is an Audit / Compulsory Course for Online Learners

The Reason is:

 

  1. NEP 2020 & Holistic Graduate Attributes
  • Alignment with National Priorities: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes rooting higher education in Indian ethos and epistemologies while maintaining a forward-looking global standard.
  • Beyond Pure Functional Skills: While specialized technical and managerial courses build domain competence, this course develops the foundational cognitive and ethical framework necessary to apply those skills responsibly.
  1. Strategic Decision-Making & Modern Leadership
  • Management Lessons from the Geeta: The Bhagavad Gita is fundamentally a dialogue on leadership paralysis, crisis management and decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Detached Action (Nishkama Karma): Teaches professionals to focus rigorously on process, operational excellence and duty rather than becoming paralyzed by fluctuating outcomes or short-term anxieties.
  • Conflict Resolution: Offers frameworks for resolving ethical dilemmas, internal resistance and organizational friction – critical competencies for future managers and team leaders.
  1. Mental Resilience, Focus and Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management in a Hyper-Connected Era: Online learners frequently juggle full-time employment, family commitments and academic study.
  • Equanimity (Samatvam): The course provides tools for emotional regulation, self-mastery and maintaining mental equilibrium amidst professional and personal pressures.
  1. Ethical Anchor in the Age of AI and Disruption
  • Moral Agency in Technology:Students with technical capability must be matched with ethical accountability.
  • Responsible Stewardship: The principles of Dharma and Lokasangraha (universal welfare) provide a lens to evaluate sustainability, data privacy, AI governance and social impact in commercial endeavors.

Relevance of Introducing “Indian Knowledge System and Geeta Darshan”

 

Professional success demands more than technical proficiency; it requires clarity of purpose, unwavering resilience and an uncompromising ethical compass. Indian Knowledge System and Geeta Darshan is designed as a universal anchor for all learners at Mody University Online. Drawing upon centuries of tested Indian philosophical inquiry and the timeless leadership paradigms of the Bhagavad Gita, this course equips you to conquer cognitive fatigue, resolve complex professional dilemmas and lead with purpose in an unpredictable world.

Audit Course (Mandatory)

Course Code Course Title Classes Sem Th/P
AUD26101 Indian Knowledge System and Gita Darshan 30 1 to 4 Th

AUD26101 Indian Knowledge System and Gita Darshan

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To introduce students to the foundational concepts, philosophies, and contributions of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS).
  • To develop an understanding of universal human values, ethical principles, and professional conduct rooted in Indian traditions.
  • To analyze the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and apply them to leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and workplace ethics.
  • To foster responsible leadership, social responsibility, sustainable development, and ethical governance through Indian perspectives.
  • To cultivate holistic well-being, mindfulness, emotional resilience, and personal excellence using Yoga, meditation, and value-based practices.

Module 1: Foundations of Indian Knowledge System

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to Indian Knowledge System
  • Evolution of knowledge systems in India
  • Vedic and non-Vedic traditions
  • Epistemology (Pramana System) and pursuit of truth
  • Indian Contributions to Knowledge
  • Ancient contributions to Mathematics
  • Astronomy
  • Architecture
  • Medicine
  • Holistic Indian Worldview
  • Interconnectedness of individual, society, and nature

Learning Outcomes — Students will be able to:

  • Explain the evolution and significance of the Indian Knowledge System.
  • Understand the philosophical foundations of Indian knowledge traditions.
  • Analyze India’s contributions to science and civilization.
  • Appreciate the holistic relationship between individuals, society, and nature.

BTL LEVELS: Remembering, Understanding, Analyzing

Module 2: Human Values, Ethics and Gita Darshan

Topics Covered

  • Human Values and Universal Ethics
  • Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha)
  • Yama and Niyama
  • Harmony in relationships
  • Community responsibility
  • Environmental stewardship (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)
  • Gita Darshan and Modern Management
  • Nishkama Karma (Detached Action)
  • Sthitaprajna (Equanimity in Leadership)
  • Self-leadership and motivation
  • Work ethics and Karma Yoga
  • Gita in conflict management and decision-making

Learning Outcomes — Students will be able to:

  • Explain universal human values and ethical principles from Indian philosophy.
  • Apply the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to professional ethics and leadership.
  • Analyze ethical dilemmas using Indian philosophical frameworks.
  • Develop leadership qualities, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills.

BTL LEVELS: Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating

Module 3: Governance, Leadership and Social Responsibility

Topics Covered

  • Governance and Leadership
  • Principles of Raja Dharma
  • Duty-bound leadership
  • Accountability and ethical governance
  • Business Ethics and Society
  • Ethical trade and wealth creation (Shubh-Labh)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Sustainable development
  • Mindful consumption

Learning Outcomes — Students will be able to:

  • Understand principles of ethical governance and leadership.
  • Analyze the role of ethics in commerce and wealth creation.
  • Evaluate corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
  • Apply Indian ethical principles to organizational leadership.

BTL LEVELS: Understanding, Applying, Evaluating

Module 4: Mind Management and Personal Excellence

Topics Covered

  • Mind Management
  • Psychology of mind control (Chitta Vritti Nirodha)
  • Mental clarity and emotional balance
  • Yoga and Personal Growth
  • Stress management through Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Pranayama
  • Building personal integrity
  • Empathy and professional excellence

Learning Outcomes — Students will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of mind management and emotional well-being.
  • Apply Yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques for stress management.
  • Develop personal integrity, resilience, and empathy.
  • Integrate Indian wisdom into personal and professional development.

BTL LEVELS: Understanding, Applying, Analyzing

TEXTBOOK REFERENCES

  • Easwaran, E. (2020), The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, 3rd Edition, Nilgiri Press, California.
  • Chakraborty, S. K. (2019), Indian Ethos and Values in Management, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
  • Mahadevan, B., Bhat, V. R., & Pavana, N. N. (2022), Introduction to Indian Knowledge System: Concepts and Applications, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

OTHER REFERENCES

  • Gaur, R. R., Sangal, R., & Bagaria, G. P. (2021), Human Values and Professional Ethics, Excel Books, New Delhi.
  • Government of India (2023), Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Curriculum Framework, Ministry of Education, New Delhi.
  • AICTE (Latest Edition), Universal Human Values Student Handbook, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.