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| 0687-2450-01 | Introduction to Vedic India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FACULTY OF HUMANITIES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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University credit hours: 2.0
Course description
Introduction to Vedic India
In this course, we will learn about Vedic society, history, and culture. We will delve into its sacred scripture, the Veda, from the Ṛg-Veda to the Upaniṣads, in order to explore Vedic mythology, cosmology, ritual, and philosophy. In addition, we will examine its influence and expression in India today.
In this course, we will learn about Vedic society, history, and culture. We will delve into its sacred scripture, the Veda, from the Ṛg-Veda to the Upaniṣads, in order to explore Vedic mythology, cosmology, ritual, and philosophy. In addition, we will examine its influence and expression in India today.