Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions

Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions

(This programme will be conducted in online mode.)

Programme details for Academic year 2025-2026

Commencement Date: 7th August 2025
Days: Thursdays and Fridays
Timing: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm 

This programme has been specially curated for students who wish to read a text with a teacher, in sessions that draw upon commentarial materials as well as contextualise the text in Indian philosophical, social and historical context. The selection of texts is announced at the start of each year. 

In the academic year 2025-26, we offer students an opportunity to read  the following texts:

Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna (आयुर्वेदीय-पदार्थ-विज्ञान)

The Sanskrit text Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna was authored by C. G. Kashikar, a leading Sanskrit scholar of the 20th century. Āyurveda encompasses the diagnosis of diseases and the use of medicines for their cure, but is not limited to these aspects alone. At its core, Āyurveda is grounded in a well-established philosophical framework. The text Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna presents this philosophical foundation in simple language, drawing extensively from the Caraka-saṃhitā, Suśruta-saṃhitā, Aṣṭāṅga-hṛdaya, and several other classical texts. Indian philosophical traditions, particularly Vaiśeṣika and Sāṅkhya, have had a profound influence on the philosophy of Āyurveda. As part of this Diploma, students will have the opportunity to study Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna and explore how fundamental theories of Indian philosophy have shaped the principles of Āyurveda.

 

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Eligibility

Minimum HSC or equivalent examinaton. Knowledge of Sanskrit will be helpful but not essential

Pedagogy

Participants will read the Sanskrit text of Vyāsa’s commentary on Yogasūtras with the teacher, discussing it in its philosophical context, while also appreciating its linguistic features. Two commentaries on Vyāsa-bhāṣya, namely, Tattva-vaiśāradī of Vācaspati Miśra and Yoga-vārttika of Vijñānabhikṣu will also be referred to, for the in-depth understanding of the text, ensuring students have a comprehensive learning experience. A comparative study of Yogic concepts with other Indian Philosophical traditions will also be presented during the sessions. The medium of instruction will be Hindi. 
 

Programme Outcomes

At the end of successful completion of the course the student will develop an understanding of –
  • Close reading of a text from the rich collection of ancient Indian literature,
  • How meaning is extracted from language, the range of interpretations 
  • The various approaches through which a text can be studied and the findings thereof.

Differentiators

The programme offers a unique opportunity to read a text with a qualified teacher and understand its importance in the Indian 

religious and philosophical traditions.

The curriculum requires students to read, reflect and prepare for each class and therefore seeks their active involvement in seeking to draw out the meaning, at the overt as well as subtle levels.

Critical analysis, Interpretation, Hermeneutics

The K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies has a library with over 30,000 books, which is an important resource.

Curriculum

 
 
 

 

 

Semester I Semester II
Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna  Āyurvedīya-padārtha-vijñāna 

                                                                                                       

 

 

 

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