History of Indian Culture and Civilization (Generic Elective)

Paper Code: 
25GHIS 201
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

In this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Indian culture, focusing on the emergence of various religions and their significant contributions. They will develop a nuanced comprehension of the intricate relationship between continuity and change within Indian society, bridging the gap between the past and the present societal structures. Furthermore, students will critically evaluate the contributions of renowned scholars and poets to India's rich literary heritage, thus deepening their appreciation for the cultural and intellectual legacy of the country.

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25GHIS 201

History of Indian Culture and Civilization

(Theory)

 

CO1-Examine the features of Indian culture Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy and Epics.

CO2-Develop an insight into the Origin, Development and contribution of Buddhism and Jainism.

CO3-Analyze the Varna-Ashrams, Purusharthas,Sanskaras, Joint family and the caste system.

CO4- Evaluate the evolution of the Bhakti Movement and Sufism and their influence on Indian culture.

CO5-Assess development of Indian literary and scientific heritage

CO6-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Indian Culture

Main features of Indian Culture, Harappan religion

Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy.

Ramayana, Mahabharata and Purana

12.00
Unit II: 
Emerging Religions in 6th Century BC

Jainism: Life and Teachings of Mahaveer Swami.

Buddhism Life and Teachings of the Buddha

Contribution of Jainism and Buddhism to Indian Art, Literature and Culture

12.00
Unit III: 
Indian Social Life

Varna and Ashrama System

Sanskaras, Purusharthas

Family System with special reference to Joint Family System.

Caste system 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Religious Movements

Bhakti Movement and its impact on Indian culture

Sufism and its impact on Indian culture

Unit V: 
Development of Indian Literary and Scientific Heritage

Development of Indian literary heritage – Kalidas, Tulsidas, Rabindra Nath Tagore

Development of Indian Scientific Heritage-  Charak, Varahmihir, Aryabhatt, J.C.Bose and C.V.Raman 

Essential Readings: 

·        Sharma & Vyas, Bhartiya Sabhyata aur Sanskriti ki Mool Adhar, Panchsheel Prakashan, Jaipur.

·        N. Jayapalan, A History of Indian Culture, Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 2001.

References: 

·        Basham, A.L. The wonder that was India, Vol 1, Mumbai, Roopa, 1971.

·        Majumdar R.C. (Ed.) The History & Culture of Indian People, Bharitiya Vidya Bhawan Series, Vol. I – XIII (relevant portions).

·        Hiriyanna M., Essential of Indian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas, 1995.

·        Rizvi S.A.A, The Wonder that was India Vol. I & II, London, 1987, Delhi Foundation Books, 1993

·        Kalika Prasad Tiwari, Foundations of Indian Culture, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers, 2001.

·        Prakash. Om, Cultural History of India, New Age International(P) Limited, Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.

·        S. Abid Hussain, The National Culture of India, Delhi, NBT, 1978.

Sastri, Dr.S.srikanta, Indian Culture, A Compendium of Indian History, Culture and Heritage, Notion Press,2022

E-Resources:

Main features of Indian Culture

·        https://www.brainkart.com/article/Salient-features-of-Indian-Culture-and...

 

Harapan religion

·        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292144531_Indus_Religion

Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy

·        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353480563_Philosophy_of_the_Ved...

·        http://www.vedamu.org/Veda/KRP-SIR/ThePhilosophyoftheUpanisads_New.pdf

Jainism – Life and Teachings of Mahaveer Swami

·        https://www.historydiscussion.net/biography/life-of-mahavira-jaina-and-h...

Buddism Life and Teachings of the Buddha

·        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337707221_The_Original_Teaching...

Contribution of Jainism and Buddhism to Indian Art, Literature and Culture.

·        ainworld.com/literature/jain-history/contributions-of-jainism-to-indian-culture/

·        https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/buddhism/top-8-contribution-of-buddhi... Varna and Ashrama System, Sanskaras,

·        file:///C:/Users/NSS/Downloads/MASK-08-Block-03%20(2).pdf

Purursarthas

·        https://targetupsc.in/app/AdminMedia/upload/product_document/71647128eHR...

Family System with special reference to Joint Family System.

·        http://www.ijcms2015.co/file/2018-vol-III-issue-ii-april2018/aijra-vol-i...

Caste system

·        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344413604_HISTORY_OF_INDIAN_CAS...

The Epics –Ramayana; Mahabharata

·        https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/ramayana-and-mahabhar...

Literary and Scientific Heritage

·        https://orientation.iiita.ac.in/Abhishek%20Kumar_Ancient%20Scientific%20...

Kalidas

·        https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_z_misc_major_works/kalidas.pdf

Charak

·        https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323834769_Charak_Samhita-Comple...

Tulsidas

·        https://m.jagran.com/blogs/days/goswami-tulsidass-biography/

Aryabhatta

·        https://www.ogdoolykeio.gr/Folders/famous_mathematicians/Aryabhatta.pdf

Varahmihir

·        https://www.freepressjournal.in/latest-news/varahamihira-the-ancient-ast...

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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