Vedanta Darshan - An Introduction
Examine Ishwar (the Supreme), Jeeva (the soul) and Prakriti (nature) through the Vedanta Sutras. Develop your understanding of self, reality, karma and liberation through scriptural study and reasoning.
About this course
Sanatan Vedic resurgence requires us to study and understand the Shastras. This introduction examines the Vedanta Sutras attributed to Rishi Ved Vyas, focusing on Ishwar, Jeeva, Prakriti and their relationship. Use reasoning to deepen your understanding and sadhana.
Follow the arguments about creation, karma, consciousness and liberation. Examine why Brahman creates, how cause and effect relate, and the course’s discussion of difference and non-difference between Jeeva and Brahman. Revisit unfamiliar terms and apply your understanding to sadhana.
What You Will Learn
Study Brahman, Jeeva and Prakriti and the relationship between them.
Examine Anandamaya (the nature of bliss), how scripture and experience inform knowledge of Brahman, and questions about creation, karma and causality.
Study how the Sutras respond to atomism, momentariness and the Buddhist concept of storehouse consciousness.
Examine pramana (valid evidence), the limits of logic, the five pranas, the subtle body, karma, deep sleep, transmigration and liberation.
Eligibility
This introductory course is for anyone who wants to study Vedanta and explore philosophical questions.
No previous study of philosophy is required.
What You'll Need
You will need a suitable device and internet connection, and should keep notes as you follow the arguments.
Course details
Level: Beginner.
Video content: 39 hours across 70 chapters in seven sections.
Study plan: Self-paced.
Teaching language: Hindi