BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 024.

B.Sc. in Yoga for Human Excellence

(English Version)

Centre for Distance Education

(2014-15 onwards)

SYLLABUS

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 BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620024.
B.Sc. Yoga for Human Excellence
(Centre for Distance Education)
(Applicable to the candidates admitted from the academic year 2014-15 onwards)

Exam Marks
Part Course Course Title
Hrs. Int. Ext. Total

I - YEAR

I Language jkpo; 3 25 75 100

II Language English 3 25 75 100

III Paper I Yogic Life 3 25 75 100

III Paper II Sublimation 3 25 75 100

Fundamentals of computer
III Allied Paper I 3 25 75 100
applications
Paper III -
III Yoga practices – I 3 40 60 100
Practical I
Total 600

II - YEAR

I Language jkpo; 3 25 75 100

II Language English 3 25 75 100

III Paper IV Evolution of universe 3 25 75 100

III Paper V Evolution of living being 3 25 75 100

III Allied Paper II Anatomy and Physiology 3 25 75 100

Paper VI -
III Yoga practices – II 3 40 60 100
Practical II
Total 600

III - YEAR
III Paper VII Religions and rituals 3 25 75 100

III Paper VIII God Consciousness 3 25 75 100

III Paper IX Cause and effect system 3 25 75 100
Social welfare and world
III Paper X 3 25 75 100
peace
III Elective Paper Economic prosperity 3 25 75 100
Paper XI -
III Yoga Practices – III 3 40 60 100
Practical III
Total 600

Grand Total 1800

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Part – I = 200 Marks
Part – II = 200 Marks
Part - III = 1400 Marks {Core- 800 Marks, Allied – 200 Marks, Elective - 100,
Practical – 300}
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Total = 1800 Marks
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CLASSIFICATION OF RESULTS:

76% and above – I class with distinction

61% to below 75% – I class
51% to below 60% – II class.

INTERNAL (CIA) EXTERNAL (UE)

THEORY 25 Marks 75 Marks

PRACTICAL 40 Marks 60 Marks

Passing Minimum in a subject of 40% (CIA + UE)

Theory : a) The passing minimum for CIA shall be 40% out of 25 marks
(ie. 10 marks)
b) The passing minimum for UE shall be 40% out of 75 marks
(ie. 30 marks)

Practical : a) The passing minimum for CIA shall be 40% out of 40 marks
(ie. 16 marks)
b) The passing minimum for UE shall be 40% out of 60 marks
(ie. 24 marks)

CIA - Continuous Internal Assessment

UE - University Examinations

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 Bharathidasan University
B.Sc., in YOGA for HUMAN EXCELLENCE
(Centre for Distance Education – 2014-15 onwards)

FIRST YEAR
SYLLABUS
Language : jkpÌ (Syllabus as prescribed by University - CDE)
Language : English (Syllabus as prescribed by University - CDE)

Paper – I

YOGIC LIFE
UNIT : I – PHYSICAL STRUCTURE AND ITS FUNCTIONS
1. Purpose of life, philosophy of life
2. Physical structure-causes for disease
3. Five limitations
4. Importance of physical exercise
4.1. Three circulations, maintenance of cell structure, liberation from
Animal instincts
4.2. Hand exercise, leg exercise
4.3. Eye exercise, kapalapathi-benefits
4.4. Maharasana, body massage, acu-pressure, body relaxation-benefits
UNIT : II – YOGASANAS(DIPLOMA SYLLABUS)
Rules& Regulations–asanas,pranayama,mudra bandha
UNIT : III – GREATNESS OF LIFE FORCE
1. Phylosophy of kayakalpa-physical body-life force, sexual vital fluid, bio
magnetism, mind-Kapalapathi practical.
2. Sex and spirituality-value of sexual vital fluid, married life-chasity- jeeva
Samadhi
3. Three forms of the body-Intensifying bio magnetism through exersice- lamp
gazing-rules-benefits
4. Mirror gazing-rules-benefits, passes for healing.
UNIT : IV – MIND
1. Biomagnatism & mind-imprinting &magnifying -eight essential factors of living
beings
2. Mental Frequency -functions-ten stages of mind
3. Benifits of meditation-Lowering the mental requencies (perspicasity, magnamity,
receptivity, adopatability, creativity)
4. Simplified kundalini yoga-Agna, shanty, thuriam, Thuriyathitham
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UNIT : V – SPECIAL MEDIDATION
1. Panchedria medidation –Nithyananda medidation
2. Pancha bhootha navagraha medidation
3. Nine centre meditation
4. Divine meditation
Text Book :
1. Yogic Life – VISION, Vethathiri Publication
Reference Books :
1. Simplified Physical Exercises – Vethathiri Maharishi, Vethathiri Publication.
Yogasanas – Vethathiri Publication.
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 PAPER - II

SUBLIMATION

UNIT : I – ANALYSIS OF THOUGHTS

Mind& thought- Greatness of the thought force-practice for analysis of
thoughts with tabulation.

UNIT : II – MORALISATION OF DESIRE

Root causes for desire-three kinds of desires-Attachment &detachment-
valuable desire- practice for moralization of desires with the tabulation.

UNIT : III – NEUTRLASATION OF ANGER

Root causes of anger- chain reaction-evil affects of anger in the body, mind,
inter relationship, society-neutralization of anger with the tabulation.

UNIT : IV – ERADICATION OF WORRIES

Root causes of worries-worry & wisdom-evil effects-four types of worries-
practices for eradication of worries with tabulation.

UNIT : V – BENIFITS OF BLESSING

Wave nature-greatness of blessings -methods of blessing- divine protection,

auto suggestion-Effects of blessing on inanimate and animate

TEXT BOOK
1. Sublimation – VISION Vethathiri Publication.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Yoga for Modern Age – Vethathiri Maharishi, Vethathiri Publications
2. The World Order of Holistic Unity – Vethathiri Maharishi, Vethathiri -
Publications.

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 ALLIED PAPER – I

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

UNIT :I – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL

Introduction to computer-System approach to understand computers-Computer

periphrases-Evolution of computers –Benefits of computers.

Introduction to software -Classification of software-Operating systems-key features

of windows-Basic computer function-Login-File management-Desktop setting
changing.

UNIT : II – WORD

Introduction to word processing software-Key features of Word processing software-

Various types of Word processing software.

Creating documents-Text formatting-Spell checking-Working with tables-Page

formatting.

UNIT : III – SPREAD SHEET SOFTWARE

Introduction to Spread sheets software-Key features of spread sheet software-

Various Types of Spread sheet software.

Work sheets-Work books-Editing data- Cell refereeing-Using functions-Formatting

work sheets-Inserting cells, Rows, and Columns-Printing -Pivot Tables- macros.

UNIT : IV – PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Introduction to multimedia-Multimedia applications-Multimedia elements-

Introduction to Presentation software- Various presentation software- Do’s and
Don’ts in Presentation.

Creating slides- Design Templates-Managing slide shows-Simple animation.

UNIT : V – NETWORKING & INTERNET

Introduction to Network- Network types -Introduction to Internet-Benefits of

Internet-Use of Internet.

Computer Ethics-Computers security-Job opportunities available using computers-

E-mail-chat.

Text Book:

1. Fundamental Computer Applications – VISION Vethathiri Publications

Reference Books:

1. Teach Yourself Basic Computer Skills – Moira Stephen

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 PAPER – III
YOGA PRACTICES - I (Practical I)

UNIT : 1 – SIMPLIFIED PHYSICAL EXERCISES

Physical exercises – Hand exercises – leg exercises – Breathing exercises –
Eye exercises – Kapalabathi – Makarasana – Body massage – Acupressure –
Relaxation

UNIT : 2 – KAYA KALPA

Kaya Kalpa Exercise – Aswini Mudhra – Moola Bandha – Ojas Breath
(should be learnt directly from the World Community Service Centre)

UNIT : 3 – MEDITATION
Agna- Shanthi – Clearness – Thuriya – Thuriyatheetham.

UNIT : 4 – INTENSIFICATION OF BIO- MAGNETISM

Lamp gazing (should be learnt directly from the World Community Service
Centre)

UNIT : 5 – YOGASANAS
Padmasana, Vajrasana, Chakrasana (side posture), Vrikshasana, Yoga
mudra, Pachi-mothasana, Ustrasana, Vakkarasana, Chalapasana

Text Books :
1. Simplified Physical Exercises – Thathuvagnani Vethathiri Maharishi
2. Yogasana – Vethathiri Publications

References
1. Sound health through yoga – Dr. K. Chandrasekaran.
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 SECOND YEAR – SYLLABUS

Language : jkpÌ (Syllabus as prescribed by University - CDE)

Language : English (Syllabus as prescribed by University - CDE)

PAPER – IV

EVOLUTION OF UNIVERSE

UNIT : I – PHYSICS

Electricity – Magnetism – Pressure, Sound , Light , Taste, Smell – wave –

frequency – centripetal force – centrifugal force – Mass Energy Relation.

UNIT : II – CHEMISTRY

Matters – forms of matters –Atom- Elements – Molecules – Atomic structure

– sub atomic particles – proton – Neutron – Electron – Atomic Weight –
Orbital Electrons 2N2 Inert gas, Simple Chemical equation

UNIT : III – VARIOUS THEORIES ON THE EVOLUTION OF UNIVERSE

The creation theory – the theory of permanence -the theory of mithya – the
Big Bang Theory – The Evolution theory

UNIT : IV – GRAVITY MIGHTY DIVINE FLUID

Force – Consciousness – Compresive Force – Repulsive Force- kinematic

quivering – dust particles – magnetism – self compressive surrounding
pressure force – Infinitesimal energy particle – Atom – Universe.

UNIT : V – UNIVERSAL MAGNATISM

Pancha Bhoodas - Galaxy – Pressure –Sound – Light – Taste – Smell –

Planets – Impacts of planets on living beings.
TEXT BOOK :

1. Evolution of Universe – VISION

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Brahma gnanam – Vethathiri Maharishi, Vethathiri Publication.

2. The History of Universe and living beings – Vethathiri Maharishi,
Vethathiri Publication.
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 PAPER – V
EVOLUTION OF LIVING BEING

UNIT : I – BIOLOGY – INTRODUCTION

1. Living Things & Non Living Things (differences)

2. Flora & Fauna (differences)
3. General & Special characteristics of Plants
4. Classification of Plants

UNIT : II – ZOOLOGY – INTRODUCTION

1. General & Special characteristics of Animals
2. Classification of Animals (general)
3. Invertebrates
4. Vertebrates

UNIT : III – VARIOUS THEORIES

1. Evolution of living things
2. One sense – sixth sense development
3. Instinct - cognition – Experience – discrimination
4. Obstruction of Bio magnetism is perception – specific gravity

UNIT : IV – GREATNESS OF MAN

1. Evolution of mankind & sixth sense
2. Assumption – cause and effect system
3. Stages of consciousness – God Consciousness
4. Conscientious consciousness

UNIT : V – GENETIC CENTRE

1. Structure – Specialisation of genetic centre
2. Genetic Centre functioning as mind – compression of imprints – sins –
virtuous deeds – Three kinds of karma – Sanjitha - Praraptha – Akamya
Karma.
3. Why men differ?
4. Purification of genetic centre.

TEXT BOOK :

1. Evolution of living beings – Vethathiri Maharishi, Vethathiri Publication.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Brahma Gnanam – Vethathiri Publication.

2. Evolution of Universe and living beings – Vethathiri Publications

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 ALLIED PAPER – II

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

UNIT : I

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology – Role of yoga in Anatomy

& Physiology – Human Body as an integrated whole: Cells, Tissues, Organs
and systems – Types of various systems in the Human Body.

UNIT : II

Respiratory System – Respiration – Respiratory Track – Alveoli – Lungs:

Structure & Functions – Gas Exchange – Effect of Yogic Practices on
Respiratory System.
Muscular System – Types of Muscles: Skeletal Muscles, Cardiac Muscles,
and Smooth Muscles.
Skeletal System – Bones, Joints.
UNIT : III

Nervous System : Neuron – Central Nervous System (CNS): Brain and Spinal
Cord – Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves –
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): Sympathetic Division and
parasympathetic Division.

UNIT : IV

Circulatory System – Heart: Structure & Functions.

Digestive System – Digestive Track: Structure & Functions – Digestive
Process – Liver, Pancreas – Functions – Effect of Yogic Practices on Digestive
System.

UNIT : V

Excretory System: Kidney – Urinary Track. Reproductive System: Male &

Female Reproductive System. Effect of Yogic Practices on excretory &
reproductive system.

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1. Physiology and Anatomy

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 PAPER – VI

YOGA PRACTICES - II (Practical II)

UNIT : I – SIMPLIFIED MEDITATION

1. Concentration on Breathing
2. Flower meditation (Natural scenes)
3. Images of saints

UNIT : II – INTENSIFICATION OF BIO MAGNETISM

Mirror gazing (should be learnt directly from the World Community Service
Centre)

UNIT : III – PSYCHOLOGY TESTS:

COUNSELING

UNIT : IV – SPECIAL ASANA:

SURYA NAMASKAR

UNIT : V – PRANAYAMA

Naddi suddi , Ujjai , Seettali, Seethkari , Kapalapathi

Text Books :
1. Simplified Physical Exercises – Thathuvagnani Vethathiri Maharishi
2. Yogasana – Vethathiri Publications
References
1. Sound health through yoga – Dr. K. Chandrasekaran.

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 THIRD YEAR

PAPER – VII

RELIGIONS AND RITUALS

UNIT : I – HISTORY OF RELIGIONS

Meaning of Religion – Objectives – History – Religion & Spirituality – Religion

& Science

UNIT : II – ANCIENT RELIGIONS OF INDIA

1. Bhakthi Yoga, Gnana Yoga, Perfection .
2. Saivam : Saktham, Vainavam , Sowram, Kanapathyam , Kowmaram.

UNIT : III – OTHER RELIGIONS OF INDIA

1. Buddism : History – Principles – life style of Buddist - Auspicious days.
2. Jainism – History – Principles – life style of Jains – Auspicious days.
3. Sikkism - History – Principles – life style of sikkis– Auspicious days.

UNIT : IV – WESTERN RELIGIONS

1. Christianity – History – Principles – life style of Christians– Auspicious
days.
2. Islamic Religion - History–Principles–life style of Muslims– Auspicious
days.

UNIT : V – UNIVERSAL RELIGION OR ONE WORLD RELIGION

Two Important questions – spirituality & virtuous way of living – Absolute
space – qualities of gravity – Transformation, Mutation cause & effect
(formative dust Infinitesimal energy particle) Simplified Kundalini Yoga.

TEXT BOOK :

1. Religions and Concepts: VISION Vethathiri Publications.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Heritage of India – Dr. Radhakrishnan.

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 PAPER – VIII

GOD CONSCIOUSNESS

UNIT : I – CONCEPTS OF SAINTS

Thirumoolar – Thiruvalluvar – Vallalar – Thayumanavar

UNIT : II – WHO AM I (SELF REALISATION)

Aravindar – Ramanar– Ramakrishnar- Vivekanendar .

UNIT : III – ONENESS IN ALL THE RELIGIONS

Bhagavad gita – Bible-kuran- kabeer poems

UNIT : IV – ORDER OF CONSCIOUNESS

Animate – Inanimate – Mankind-Divinity.

UNIT : V – Gravity – Four Qualities:

Plenum - force – consciousness – time

Three Laws: Transformation - mutation – cause and effect

TEXT BOOK :

1. CONSCIOUSNESS IS TRUTH – Vethathiri Publications

REFERENCES :

1. Who am I? - Vethathiri Publications

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 PAPER – IX

CAUSE AND EFFECT SYSTEM

UNIT : I – LAW OF NATURE

Fate and wisdom - law of nature – Man Proposes god disposes.

UNIT : II – VALUE EDUCATION

Culture – Education – Good qualities – selfless service – Mother Teresa,

Mahatma Gandhi.

UNIT : IIII – NATURALRESOURCES- AWAERNESS

UNIT : IV – YOGA TYPES

Bhakti Yoga – Karma Yoga – Raja Yoga –Gnana Yoga

UNIT : V – GENETIC CENTRE

Structure of genetic centre – Imprints & thoughts – Sanjeetha – Praraptha –

Akamya Karma – Causes for Impurities – methods to purify genetic centre.

TEXT BOOK :

1. CAUSE AND EFFECT SYSTEM – Vethathiri Publications

REFERENCES :

1. Cause and Effect System – Vethathiri Publications

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 PAPER – X

SOCIAL WELFARE AND WORLD PEACE

UNIT : I

Vethathirian - Virtuous life style for world community – Individual culture –

world culture.

UNIT : II

World without War, one world federal Government -Searching’s of Vethathiri

Maharishi - one world Government Economic Justice – A fair judiciary.

UNIT : III

Living under the guidance of Intellectuals - Reformation of culture –

Respecting Womanhood - Living in tune with the law of nature.

UNIT : IV Social Vision

Avoid unnecessary rituals & festivals, sports to be made non-commercial

and only for children – Globalisation of food & water – Universal agreement
on one truth (God) to being about one world religion acceptable by all.

UNIT : IV

Expounding the philosophy of Magnetism – Teaching the law of cause and

effect – Law of nature – Spirituality and virtuous way of living – Universal
religion.

TEXT BOOK :

1. SOCIAL WELFARE AND WORLD PEACE – Vethathiri Publications.

REFERENCES :
1. World Peace – Vethathiri Publications.
2. Vethathiriam - Vethathiri Publications.

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 Elective Paper

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

UNIT : I – ECONOMIC SYSTEM

Capitalism – Socialism – Mixed Economy

UNIT : II – SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY:

Primary (Foods & Raw Materials)- Secondary (Manufacturing) – Tertiary
(Services: commercial & direct) – Resources for development - Natural &
Human Resources Need for capital formation – Infrastructure and
technology (Case of India)

UNIT : III – ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF INDIA

Low per capital Income –high population growth – unemployment –
Subsistence agriculture – unfavorable foreign trade – Environmental
Pollution & degradation

UNIT : IV – VETHATHIRI MAHARISHI’S APPROACH

(More equal distribution) Remedy - Problem of poverty and squalor in India –

need for prosperity for all without exception - need for revision of Existing
constitution – New Constitution – Poverty and inequality – Conflict between
labour and capital – inflation – high tax burden – Unemployment –
corruption and high public spending .

V. MAHARISHI’S ECONOMIC REFORMS

Nationalisation of Land, Buildings, Industries, Corporations – Ceiling on

personal property and income – management of Nationalised property
through National Social Society Trust (N.S.S.T) – Social reforms – political
reforms.

TEXT BOOK:

1. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY – Vethathiri Publications

REFERENCES :

1. Prosperity of India – Vethathiri Publications

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 PAPER – XI

YOGA PRACTICES - III (Practical III)

UNIT : I – SPECIAL YOGASANAS

Phujangasana, Dhanurasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana,
Navukkasana, Navasana, Bhavana Muktasana, Savasana, Makkarasana,
Uthana Padasana, Chakkarasana , Sidhasana, Artha Chakkarasana,
Utkadasana, Mandukasana, Subdha Vajrasana, Parvadhasana,
Tholangulasana , Ustrasana , Mahamudhra, Artha Bhavana Muktasana,
Komukasana.

UNIT : 2 – SPECIAL EXERCISE

Thyroid-asthuma-kip pain-back pain- healing exercise

UNIT : 3 – MUDRA & BANDHA

Gnana mudra (Chin mudra) Vaayu mudra – Prithvi mudra-Prana mudra –

Abana mudra – Abana vaayu mudra – Varuna mudra – Suriya mudra –
Linga mudra-soonya mudra

UNIT 4 : – BANDHA
Moola Bandha , Jalandhara Bandha, Uttiyana bandha

UNIT 5 : – ART OF SPEECH

Introduction-do and don’ts

Text Books :
1. Simplified Physical Exercises – Thathuvagnani Vethathiri Maharishi
2. Yogasana – Vethathiri Publications
References
1. Sound health through yoga – Dr. K. Chandrasekaran.

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