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Introduction
- Document is about Foundations of Indian Heritage
- Document is a book, likely a university textbook, from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies
- Dedication to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
- Edited by Br. Achyutamrita Chaitanya, Ph.D.
Editorial Board
- Br. Rupesh Kalesan, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
- Harikrishnan Venugopal, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
- Preethimol Gopi, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
- Akshay Mohanan, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
Preface
- Book explores Indian heritage through 14 chapters
- Enduring legacy of Indian knowledge systems
- Relevance to contemporary challenges
- Impact of colonialism on India's cultural identity
Chapter 1: Decolonisation
- On August 15, 1947, India declared independence
- Violence and suffering imposed during British rule
- Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Kohinoor diamond, Bhagat Singh's imprisonment, and the assassination of Gandhi
- Historical figures and events associated with British colonial rule of India
- Remembering how colonialism has impacted people
- Colonisation is still a concern
Chapter 2: Windows to the Universe: Indian Darshanas
- Ancient Indian temples' intricate patterns symbolize ways of knowing and being
- Epistemology and science are organically related
- Natural Theology: world as a divine creation
- Marxism and the Soviet Union contrasted
- Indian knowledge frameworks can be used to understand developments in modern science
Chapter 3: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges: Panchamahayajna
- Story of Rantideva, a compassionate king
- Giving to the poor, sharing food with strangers and upholding universal values
- Panchamahayajna (five great sacrifices) as daily rituals
- Importance of recognizing interconnectedness with all beings and respecting nature
Chapter 4: Epistemology of Indian Philosophies
- Means to attain wisdom, essential for a successful life
- Importance of faith and trust, shraddha, when paired with knowledge
- Discusses six pramānas, or valid means of gaining knowledge (perception, inference, comparison, verbal testimony, postulation, and non-apprehension).
Chapter 5: A Vedantic Modelling of Human Personality
- Euro-American psychology vs. Indian spiritual psychology
- Pañcamaya Prakriyā (five-sheathed being) model: emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of elements
- Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya: These elements relate to physical body, life force, mind, intellect and ultimate bliss
Chapter 6: The Wake-up Call from the Upanishads
- Philosophical tradition of the Upanishads
- Importance and nature of the self, Atman
- Illustrative example of King Janaka's experiences
- The journey to understanding the 'I'
Chapter 7: Goals of Life
- Important components to achieving a happy and meaningful life: Kama (desire), Artha (wealth), Dharma (righteousness), and Moksha (liberation)
- The concept of fulfilling desires while upholding Dharma
- Importance of balancing desire with purpose, reason and responsibility.
Chapter 8: The Six Ingredients of Success
- Six essential qualities that contribute to success
- Pleasant disposition (Prasannamurti)
- Generous mind (Samudāracetah);
- Pride in Heritage (Vamśabhimānī);
- Eloquence of speech(śubhavāgvilāsa);
- Respecting Ethics (Anītibhītih);
- Humility towards teachers and virtuous people (Gurusādhunamrah)
Chapter 9: Making Sense of Dharma
- Dharma as a universal, fundamental principal governing the world
- Exploring Dharma through various cultures and civilizations
Chapter 10: Ancestral Anchors: The Indian Family
- Importance of family in shaping individuals
- Four stages of life (Ashramas): Brahmacharya, Garhastya, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa;
- Values and ethics, respecting elders, helping others, and contributing to society
Chapter 11: Decoding the Idea of India
- Historical and cultural unity of India
- Diverse peoples and traditions within India
- Ancient Indian texts & cultural unity
Chapter 12: Nation Builders of Bharatavarsha
- Examples of influential figures in Indian history who upheld and exemplified Dharma
- King Bharata, Chandragupta Maurya, Harshavardhana, and Sri Krishnadevaraya
- Cultural and spiritual contributions
Chapter 13: Civilisational Bridges: India and the World
- Historical cross-cultural interactions with other civilizations
- Exchange not merely of material goods
- Spread of knowledge like mathematics
- Cross-cultural exchange through trade and pilgrimages
Chapter 14: "Children, Have You Learnt Your Lessons Yet?"
- Introspection and self-reflection
- Emphasis on learning from experiences, even difficult ones
- Importance of patience, courage, and the right attitude to lessons
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