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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B.A. SANSKRIT LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

GENERIC ELECTIVE (PHILOSOPHY)
B21PH01GE

Introducion to the Philosaphy of Sreenarayanaguru
CREDITS: 2

Course Objectives:
● This paper aims to provide an exposition of Sree Narayanaguru’s philosophy based

onVedanta.

● To understand Sree Narayanaguru as a mystic, philosopher and social reformer.
● To understand Guru’s contributions to social reformation and educational empowerment.

● To provide an outlook of practical approaches of Guru on social matters.

Course Details:

Block 1: Vedanta as Background of Guru’s Philosophy

Unit 1. Introduction to Vedanta

Unit 2. Revalued Advaita philosophy of Sreeenarayanaguru

Unit 3. Reason and mysticism in Guru’s philosophy

Unit 4. Guru’s vision on oneness: one caste, one religion, one God for mankind

Block 2: Guru and Social Reformation

Unit 1. Liberation through education

Unit 2. Abolition of social evils

Unit 3. Guru on gender equality and women empowerment

Unit 4. Guru’s vision of unity through social organizations

References:
ENGLISH

1. Nataraja Guru, The Word of the Guru, The Life and Teachings of Guru Narayana,DK
Printworld, New Delhi, 2003

2. Hiriyanna, M. (1994) Outlines of Indian Philosophy, Delhi: Motial
3. Narayana Prasad, Muni, Narayana Guru, Complete Works, National Book Trust,New

Delhi,2006

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