Masters in Vedic Literature (MVDL)

॥ कृण्वन्तो विश्वं आर्यं ॥

Become Vedic Expert

Lead the IKS Sector... !

Please Note: Bhishma Masters Online Programs are accredited by IACDSC. These programs will not have any affiliation or recognition from any university for the AY 2023.

Vedic Literature is the basis of Indian Knowledge System. Vedas are the most ancient sources of knowledge on the earth. Vedic Literature has reached us for thousands of years through Oral tradition. Vedic Literature is also called Shruti. Puranas, Dharmashastra, Mahakavyas & other classical literature are called Smruti. Shruti is the basis of not only Smruti but also various arts like Dance, Drama, Music, Painting, Carving, etc. Vedic Literature will enlighten with the true philosophy & knowledge required for every human being.

Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System

IACDSC Accredited Masters Program

🌼Duration: 2 Years, From Sept 2023

🌼Eligibility – Graduate or Equivalent

🌼Teaching Language – Hindi

🌼Study Material Language – Hindi + English

🌼Age – No Age limit

🌼Study Material – Hard copy + E-Book

🌼Online Mode: Online Live classes on Zoom + Recordings will be available

🌼Prior knowledge of Sanskrit is not needed. Sanskrit Parichay Subject is included.

Structure

🌼 4 Semesters

🌼 4 Papers (Subjects) per Semester

🌼 Total 16 Papers

🌼 4 Credits per Paper

🌼 4 Credits for 2 Projects

🌼 Exam / Tutorial - 1 credit Per Paper

🌼 Credits – 84

🌼Each session Duration - Online - 90 Minutes (70 Min. Lecture + 20 Min Q & A)

Online Classes Starting from 10 October 2023

Online Class Timings:

Monday to Thursday – 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm (Zoom App)

Fee Structure

₹ 25000/- per Semester
OR ₹ 48000/- per year
OR ₹ 90000/- for Two years

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Program Syllabus

Paper 1 – Sanskrit Bhasha Parichay

Sanskrit is Mother of all the languages. Ancient literature, ancient scripts are in Sanskrit language. Sanskrit language is the foundation of all the IKS fields, therefore learning Sanskrit language is the necessity to have better understanding and Research oriented study of IKS. The Paper is designed with the objective to provide the learner an overview of Sanskrit Bhasha. The scope of this Paper is very large that it is not possible to cover it in detail, but with an overview and further detailed study, the learner can interpret the Sanskrit text.

Paper 2 – Introduction to Vedic People and Vedic Period

Most of the western or westernized scholars have assumed Aryan invasion and so put totally wrong chronology of Indian history saying that Vedic age was 1500 BCThis is baseless and is absurd as per new evidence. The Vedas were revealed at least 10000 years before Common Era or may be more than that. The dating of Ramayana and Mahabharata by modern scientific tools helps to put the Vedas before those centuries. Vedic people were Arya and again arya is not a race but a quality of person. They were noble, truth lovers, bold, ready to go to death to explore truth, and fight till death to protect righteousness.

Paper 3 – Rigved- Suktas, Rishis, Devatas etc.

The word ‘Veda’ means ‘knowledge’ : Sanskrit root ‘vid’ means ‘to know’. It does not refer to a single book or a single literary work. The term Rishi is defined as “rishatijnānenasamsāra-pāram” – meaning one who goes beyond the mundane world by means of knowledge. Also the root ‘drish‘ (sight) might have given rise to root ‘rish‘ meaning ‘to see’ . The Rig Veda Samhita is a collection of 1,028 Suktas (hymns); divided into ten Mandalas (books). The total number of mantras is 10,462. Thus , the average number of mantras per hymn is ten. These hymns are as envisioned by various seers. Angirasa, Kanva, Vasistha, Atri, Bhrugu, Kashyap, Vishwamitra, Grutsamanda, Agastya and Bharata, are main rishis. From Nasadiyasukta, Gayatri mantra, eikyamantra to several important suktaandmantras are here.

Paper 4 – Yajurveda - Shakha, Samhita, Suktas

The Yajurveda is broadly grouped into the "black" (Krishna) Yajurveda and the "white" or "bright" (Shukla) Yajurveda. It implies "the un-arranged, unclear, collection" of verses in contrast to the "well arranged, clear" Yajurveda. The most ancient layer of Yajurveda samhita includes 1,875 verses, The middle layer includes the Satapatha Brahmana, while the youngest layer of Yajurveda text includes the largest collection of primary Upanishads, iethe Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the Isha Upanishad, the Taittiriya Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, etc. The various ritual mantras in the Yajurveda Samhitas are in a meter, and propitiate deities like the Savita (Sun), Indra, Agni, Prajapati, Rudra and others.

Paper 5 – Samaveda - Shakha, Samhita etc.

The Samaveda is shortest of all Vedas and the Samhita of the Samaveda has taken many verses, almost ninety percent, from the Samhita of Rigveda. Chiefly derived from the eighth and the ninth Mandalas of the Rigveda but Saamveda’s uniqueness is in adding meter and geyata or music to it. This addition made Vedic culture so lively and perpetual and was able to fathom the ultimate reality with more integrality. The Samaveda verses are all meant to be chanted at the ceremonies of the Soma-sacrifice.

Paper 6 – Atharvaveda - Samhita, Mantra, Science, Geography, etc.

Other names for the Atharvaveda are – Angirasaveda, Kshatraveda, Bhaishajyaveda, Chandoveda, Mahiveda etc. Atharvaveda had nine recessions or Shakhas, but the Samhita is today available only in two recessions – the Shaunaka and the Paippalada. It is the Shaunaka-Samhita that is usually meant when the Atharvaveda is mentioned in ancient and modern literature. It is a collection of 730 hymns containing 5987 Mantras, divided into 20 books (Kandas). Some 1200 verses are derived from the Rigveda. some Important and famous Suktas of Atharvaveda are listed to have a general view its subject:1. Bhumi-Sukta (12.1)2. Brahmacarya-Sukta (11.5)3. Kala-Suktas (11.53, 54)4. Vivaha-Sukta (14th Kanda)5. Madhuvidya-Sukta (9.1)6. Samanasya-Sukta (3.30)7. Rohita-Sukta (13.1-9)8. Skambha-Sukla (10.7)Atharvaveda is an encyclopedia of many subjects including philosophical, social, educational, political, agricultural, scientific and medical matters, etc.

Paper 7 – Brahman Granth - Aitareya, Kaushitaki, Jaiminiya, Shatpath, Gopath etc.

Apastamba defines Brahmanas as ‘KarmacodanaBrahmanani’ meaning Brahmanas are injunctions for the performance of sacrificial rites. According to him, these texts deal with the following six topics:VidhiArthavada , Ninda, Prashansha , Purakalpa and Parakriti.Vidhi means injunctions for the performance of particular rites.Arthavada comprises the numerous explanatory remarks on the meaning of Mantras and particular rites.Ninda or censure consists in criticism and, refutation of the opponents’ views.Prashansha means eulogy, recommendation.Purakalpa refers to the performance of sacrificial rites in former times.Parakriti means the achievements of others.The main subject of the Brahmanas is injunction (Vidhi), all other topics being subservient to it.

Paper 8 – Aranyakas - Aitareya, Taittiriya, Katha, Kaushitaki, Brihad etc.

Aranyakas are generally the concluding portions of the several Brahmanas, but on account of their distinct character, contents and language deserve to be reckoned as a distinct category of literature. They are partly included in the Brahmanas themselves, but partly they are recognized as independent works. Aranyaka literature is rather small as compared to the Brahmanas. Whereas the Brahmanas deal with the huge bulk of sacrificial paraphernalia which represents Karma-Kanda, the Aranyakas and Upanishads, on the other hand, chiefly deal with the philosophical and theosophical speculations which represent Jnana-Kanda.

Project - 1

Based on the subjects covered in the program, students will be given elective topics for project. Project can be based on below point with reference to the different concepts taught in the program –
• Validation of concept
• Application of concept
• Creating physical dummy models
• Finding references and proofs for the concept, etc.
Students have to write the thesis and present it front of external faculty panel.

Paper 9 – Vedang - Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakaran, Nirukta, Jyotish, Chandas

The Vedangas are the last treatises of the Vedic Literature. Paniniya Shiksha (41-42) narrates two verses on the importance of the Vedangas which describe Veda as a Purusha having six limbs as six Vedangas: Chandas are His two feet, Kalpa are His two arms, Jyotisha are His eyes, Nirukta is His ears, Shiksha is His nose and Vyakarana is His mouth. One of the oldest record of their names occurs in the Mundaka Upanishad (1.1.5) where they are named as:

Shiksha or phonetics or pronunciation, Kalpa or ritual,Vyakarana or grammar, Nirukta or etymology, Chandas or meter, Jyotisha or astronomy.

Paper 10 – Upavedas - Gandharva Veda, Dhanurveda, Ayurveda, Sthapatyaveda

The term upaveda (“applied knowledge”) is used in traditional literature to designate the subjects of certain applied knowledge and technical works. The lists in this class differ among sources. However the one largely acceptable and as per Caraṇavyuha, is as follows:-

1. Ayurveda (Medicine), associated with the Ṛgveda
2.Dhanurveda (Archery), associated with the Yajurveda
3. Gāndharvaveda (Music and sacred dance), associated with the Samaveda, and
4. Arthaśāstra (Economics), associated with the Atharvaveda

Paper 11 – Upanishads (Part 1) - Isha, Kena, Kath

Ishavasya Upanishad is a small Upanishad consisting of 18 mantras and it belongs to Shukla Yajur Veda. Isavasya Upanishad is one of the few Upanishads like Taittiriya Upanishad for which the Svara is still maintained and available for chanting. This Upanishad gets it name because of the first portion of the beginning verse “Isavasyam Idam Sarvam”. The first two words are “Isa” and “Avasyam” and hence its called Isavasya. The first word is “Isa” so it can also be called Isa Upanishad or Isopanishad. Kenopanishad is a small Upanishad in Sama Veda, and it has 4 chapters, each chapter known as a Kanda or Adhyaya. There are in total 35 mantras and therefore it’s a relatively small but a very important Upanishad. Kath Upanishad is also known as Kathopanishad and belongs to Krishna Yajur Veda. This is a fairly big Upanishad consisting of 119 mantras spread over 2 chapters. Each chapter is called an Adhyaya, and in each chapter there are 3 sections known as Vallis.

Paper 12 – Upanishads (Part 2) - Prashna, Mandukya, Taittirya

Prashna Upanishad is a commentary or elaboration on Mundaka Upanishad. This Upanishad can also be called by the name Prasnopanishad, and it is given in the form of a dialogue between a Guru named Pippalada and 6 disciples. Mandukya is the smallest Upanishad among the 10 main Upanishads, containing only 12 mantras. We know that it’s impossible to cover entire Vedanta in just 12 mantras, so it’s important to know that this Upanishad is not primarily meant to teach Vedanta but to remember the teachings which have been elaborately dealt with in the other Upanishads. Taittiriya Upanishad is named after an acharya, Tittiri Acharya, who preserved and propagated this Upanishad. This Upanishad is in prose form and has 3 chapters, each chapter being known as a “Valli”. The three chapters are called Shiksha Valli, Brahma Valli and Bhrigu Valli.

Paper 13 – Upanishads (Part 3) - Mundak and Chhandogya

“Mundaka” means “head”, and the word “head” generally indicates importance. For e.g. the head of an organization. Mundaka Upanishad is known by this name because it is one of the most important Upanishads. Therefore it being a primary Upanishad it’s called Mundaka Upanishad. This Upanishad has got 3 chapters and 6 sections; each chapter having 2 sections each. Each chapter is known as Mundaka and each section as a Kanda. There are in total 65 mantras in the entire Upanishad. Chandogya Upanishad belongs to Sama Veda like Kena Upanishad, and it’s a big Upanishad consisting of 8 chapters and 627 mantras. In fact among the 10 Upanishads, Chandogya has the highest number of mantras. Chandogya Upanishad is also said to be chanted with Svara (intonation) like Isavasya and Taittiriya Upanishads. Even Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is available with Svara.

Paper 14 – Upanishads (Part 4) - Aitareya and Brihadaranyaka

Aitareya Upanishad was given out by a Rishi named Aitareya and hence the name of the Upanishad. Aitareya Rishi is also known as Mahidasa. So some people call him AitareyaMahidasa Rishi. He got the name of Aitareya because his mother’s name was Itara. “Brihad” means “great” or “big”. Brihadaranyaka is a great Upanishad not only in terms of its volume, it’s great in terms of the depth of its insight. So it’s a great Upanishad in terms of both quantity as well as quality. Thus the name Brihadaranyaka can mean either “a great Upanishad studied in the forests” or “an Upanishad as great or big as a forest”. This Upanishad has got 434 mantras which makes it a very big Upanishad. Based on mantra count Chandogya seems to be bigger with 627 mantras, but the size of each mantra in Brihadaranyaka is bigger. So ultimately volume-wise Brihadaranyaka is as big as Chandogya. But if we look at Adi Shankara’s commentaries on Brihadaranyaka, it’s twice that of his commentary on Chandogya.

Paper 15 – Svetasvatara, Kaushitaki, Maitrayani, Gaun Upanishad

Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad) is an ancient Sanskrit text embedded in the Yajurveda. The Upanishad contains 113 mantras or verses in six chapters. The Shvetashvatara Upanishad opens with metaphysical questions about the primal cause of all existence, its origin, its end, and what role, if any, time, nature, necessity, chance, and the spirit had as the primal cause. The Maitrayaniya Upanishad consists of seven Prapathakas (lessons). The first Prapathaka is introductory, the next three are structured in a question-answer style and discuss metaphysical questions relating to Atman (Self), while the fifth to seventh Prapathaka are supplements. the first chapter of the Kausitaki Upanishad, rebirth and transmigration of Atman (Self) is asserted as existent, and that one's life is affected by karma, and then it asks whether there is liberation and freedom from the cycles of birth and rebirth. The Kaushitaki Upanishad is part of the Rigveda, but it occupies different chapter numbers in the Veda manuscripts discovered in different parts of India. Three sequences are most common: the Upanishad is chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Kausitaki Aranyaka.

Paper 16 – Study of Dharma

The Paper on Study of Dharma is being developed to make learner understand the concept of Dharma, “धारयति इति धर्म:। ”Dharma is not religion, Dharma many times misunderstood with Religion. Dharma is the way of living life. Dharma, Vedic Dharma, Hindu Dharma, Sanatan Dharma, Bharatiya Dharma are one and the same. Dharma is not only applicable to human being but it holds the entire Universe. Studying this Paper will make learner realize the true meaning of Dharma and its influence on every single entity in the Universe.

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ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (Online)

100 marks for subject
Written Exam – 60 Marks, Assignment – 20 Marks, Oral – 20 Marks
Project – Thesis & Presentation
Passing – Min. 40% marks in each subject

Opportunities - Employment... Self Employment... Professionals...

🎯 Research - 10 million manuscripts are available related to Vedic & Indian Knowledge system. Hardly 5% of them have been studied. There is a need and demand for Research for studying more than 9 million scripts. Huge research potential for Master in Vedic Literature.

🎯 Faculty - As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sectors, Digital Content Creation, etc.

🎯 Vedic Counselor - As Vedic Cultural Counselor, Vedic Rituals Counselor, Vedic Literature / Career Counselor etc.

🎯 Vedic Experts / Vedic Consultants

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About Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System

Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System (BSIKS) is a pioneer institute in the field of Indian Knowledge System ( IKS ), Hindu Studies, and Indic Studies. B BSIKS also accredited globally by IACDSC, an international accreditation body. BSIKS has associations with Hindu Council of Australia, Dharmashree, Vijnyan Bharati, Vidya Bharati Uchha Shiksha Sansthan, IHAR - USA & India, etc. Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System offers courses and programs from Certificate, Diploma to PhD, D.Litt. under various schools.

The whole range of knowledge system under these schools is multifarious, from the Vedas, and Upanishads to scriptural, philosophical, scientific, technological and artistic sources. The disciplines and domains of knowledge include logic, philosophy, language, technology and crafts, polity, economics and governance, ethics and sociological orders, architecture and engineering, pure sciences, earth sciences, bio sciences, poetics and aesthetics, law and justice, grammar, mathematics and astronomy, metrics, agriculture, mining, metallurgy, trade and commerce, Ayurved and yog, medicine and life sciences, geography, military science, weaponry, shipbuilding, navigation and maritime traditions, biology and veterinary science, music, dance, drama, carvings, paintings, spirituality, divinity, civilization study, culture & heritage etc. BSIS is focusing on the revitalization of the major knowledge tradition i.e. 14 Vidyas- theoretical domains - and 64 Kalas-crafts, skill sets and arts that are useful in day-to-day living through its activities and programs.

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Faculties:

Dr. Sucheta Paranjape

Professor of Sanskrut and Indology

Prof. Pranav Gokhale

M.A. Sanskrit- Vedanta special

Dr. Aparna Dhir

Ph.D in Sanskrit

Asst. Professor, Institute of Advanced sciences, Dartmouth, MA

Dr. Mrunalini Newalkar

MA in Veda, MA in Vyākaraṇa,
PhD in Purāṇas: Sacred and Folk Realms of Bhairava

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FAQs about Masters Programs

1) Why one should join the Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ?

Ans. :- For the first time in India and the world, Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System has launched Masters Programs in Indian Knowledge System. The Central Government and Ministry of Education are insisting and putting emphasis on education and skills based on ancient Indian Knowledge System which are indigenous, traditional, still relevant in many sectors, and trustworthy. Unfortunately since British era & after independence till 2014, IKS was neglected and underestimated. Besides we see that the so-called modern western concepts and ideas are failing repeatedly all over the world. Great transformation and radical change is happening around us at local and global level and the basis of this change will be Indian Knowledge System (IKS). IKS will be the brand of India. National Education Policy NEP 2020 has written a roadmap for this change. It will be not only limited to the education sector but the change will transform each and every sector of life around us. The great IKS wave has just begun and it will grow for a minimum of next 4 to 5 decades. It will expand not only in India but all over the world. It is expected that 5 million new jobs will be generated in Indian Knowledge System i.e. IKS in the next few decades. Every wise person or student of any age should understand this change which is happening silently and he should get ready to lead this IKS wave by acquiring the expertise in Indian Knowledge System i.e. IKS. The Masters Programs of Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System will open the doors of a bright and long-term future for everyone who can sense and experience the transformation happening in the country. Students who will join at an early stage will be highly benefited. Apart from individual benefits, they will share immense contributions to the country and the world.

2) What is the background of the Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ?

Ans. :- Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ( formerly Bhishma School of Indic Studies) Pune (BSIKS) is a Global Leader and a Pioneer Institute in India in the field of Indian Knowledge System ( IKS ) and Indic Studies. The mother organization BHISHMA was established in 1976 by late Dr. Shripad Dattatray Kulkarni and blessed by PP Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamkoti Pitham Late PP Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swami Maharaj. Many Eminent Scholars and personalities from India and abroad are associated with BSIKS as mentors and advisors including PP Swami Govinddev Giri, Padmabhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Dr.Kapil Kapoor, Rajiv Malhotra, Dr. Vasant Shinde, Dr. Madhuri Sheron, Dr. Shashibala, Dr. Bharat Balavalli, Ustad Usman Khan, Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, Dr. Shashi Tiwari, Dr. Yashwant Pathak, Acharya Umapati, Dr. Milind Sathye, etc. Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System offers courses and programs like Foundation in IKS, Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Masters programs under various schools. The whole range of knowledge systems under these schools is multifarious, from the Vedas, and Upanishads to scriptural, philosophical, scientific, technological and artistic sources. The disciplines and domains of knowledge include logic, philosophy, language, technology and crafts, polity, economics and governance, ethics and sociological orders, architecture and engineering, pure sciences, earth sciences, biosciences, poetics and aesthetics, law and justice, grammar, mathematics and astronomy, metrics, agriculture, mining, metallurgy, trade and commerce, Ayurveda and Yog, medicine and life sciences, geography, military science, weaponry, shipbuilding, navigation and maritime traditions, biology, and veterinary science, music, dance, drama, carvings, paintings, spirituality, divinity, civilization study, culture & heritage, etc. BSIKS is focusing on the revitalization of the major knowledge tradition i.e. 14 Vidyas- theoretical domains - and 64 Kalas-crafts, skill sets, and arts-that are useful in day-to-day living through its activities and programs. BSIKS has conducted online certificate programs for the last 3 years and more than 6600 students have completed it successfully.

4) What are the career opportunities in Masters Programs?

Ans. :- There are huge career opportunities with BSIKS Masters Programs. i) Job i.e. Employment Opportunities like Faculty, Teacher, Expert, Consultant, etc with self employment opportunities ii) Research Opportunities iii) Professional Opportunities iv) Business Opportunities v) Industrial Opportunities vi) Consulting / Coaching Opportunities vii) Social Opportunities viii) Cultural Opportunities ix) Self Employment Opportunities x) Performance Opportunities, etc. Now let us explore opportunities in each Program

A) Masters In Indian Knowledge System – Be an India Scholar / IKS Scholar / IKS Expert

i) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sectors, Digital Content creation, etc.

ii) Professional – IKS expert, IKS Consultant, IKS Director in corporate companies, Professional & Social Organizations, NGOs, Media Houses, Trade Associations, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Sector, IT & Software sector, Digital Content Creation, etc.

iii) Research – Research Scholar in National & International Research Organizations, etc.

iv) Social & Cultural – Event Management, Social, Cultural & Service Organizations, Hospitals & Health Care etc.

B) Masters In Hindu Studies – Be a Hindu Scholar / Hindu Counsellor

i) Hindu Scholar / Expert / Counselors – Includes Hindu Health Counselors, Hindu Psychological Counselors, Hindu Marriage Counselors, Hindu Spiritual Counselors etc. in Corporate Companies, Hospitals, Social & Spiritual Organizations, etc.

ii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sector, Digital Content Creation etc.

iii) Expert & Consultant – Hospitals, Industries, Corporate, Temples, Spiritual organizations, Event Management, etc.

iv) Research – Research scholar in National & International research organizations, etc.

C) Masters In Chanakya Kautilya Studies? – Be a Kautilya Scholar / Kautilya Coach / Kautilya Political Expert / Kautilya Economic Expert / Kautilya Life Coach

i) Kautilya Experts: Huge demand in Strategy & Policy Making Consultation Companies to Political Parties e.g. Political / Election Consultancy, etc.

ii) Economic & Strategic Experts in Corporate Companies & Organizations, etc.

iii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sector, Digital Content Creation, etc.

iv) Expert & Consultant in Social & Cultural organizations, NGO’s, etc.

v) Expert in – Embassy offices, International organizations like ICCR, Media Houses, Research organizations, Cyber security, etc.

vi) Warfare & Foreign affairs – Organizations & Consulting Companies, etc.

vii) Political Party –Students who wish to take politics as a career will find this course most useful. Leaders and Workers of various Political Parties should join this course.

D) Masters In Vedic Literature – Be a Vedic Scholar / Vedic Counsellor

i) Research - 10 million manuscripts are available related to Vedic & Indian Knowledge systems. Hardly 5% of it has been studied. There is a need and demand for Research for studying more than 9 million scripts. Huge research potential for Master in Vedic Literature.

ii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sector, digital Content Creation etc.

iii) Vedic Counselor – As Vedic Cultural Counselor, Vedic Rituals Counselor, Vedic Literature / Career Counselor etc.

iv) Vedic Experts / Vedic Consultant

5. Is attendance compulsory for Masters Programs?

Ans. :- Attendance is required but not strictly compulsory. It is because the recording of classes will be available for the students. We encourage all students to attend the sessions as students get enlightened and thrilled after learning the contents by attending the same.

6. What will be the examination pattern? How students will be assessed ?

Ans. :- There will be an assessment of 100 marks for each paper. Division of marks will be as follows:- 60 marks for the online Written exam, 20 marks for Assignment and 20 marks for Oral. The duration for the written examination will be of 2 hours. There will be 2 projects each in one year

7. Please inform me about the availability of lecture recordings. Whether recordings will be available for offline students?

Ans. :- Recordings of all online lectures will be available for students. These recordings will be available till the result of the semester is declared.

8. How students will get recordings?

Ans. :- The student will receive an email on his registered email id after the commencement of the programs. There will be a link to the Google Drive folder. BSIKS will upload the recording in a google drive within 24 hours after the session is over. Students are required to keep checking the folder regularly.

9. What will be the structure of assignments and how they should be submitted?

Ans. :- There will be 20 marks assignment for each subject. Students will be provided 10 questions for the assignment and they require to write descriptive answers for 4 questions in around 2000 words. Answers should be handwritten and after writing the answers, students need to make PDF documents and upload on given link. All students are required to upload assignments on the given link. Hard copies will not be accepted.

10. What will be the structure of the Project and how it will be assessed?

Ans. :- There will be 2 projects i.e. one project per year. Based on the subjects covered in the program, students will be given elective topics for the project. The project can be based on the below point with reference to the different concepts taught in the program –
• Validation of concept
• Application of concept
• Creating physical dummy models
• Finding references and proofs for the concept, etc.
Students have to write the thesis and present it in front of an external faculty panel.

11. What is IACDSC accreditation and what are its benefits?

Ans. :- IACDSC is the international accreditation organization for the degree-granting institutions based on Dharmic traditions and cultures. It is based in the Florida state of USA. The degrees granted by BSIKS are accreditated by IACDSC and are valid and authentic all over the world. For more details please visit https://iacdsc.org/

12. How Bhishma Masters Programs will be accepted in the USA and foreign countries?

Ans. :- Educational qualifications and degrees of Indian Universities are not valid, accredited and accepted in USA. It is because there is a huge difference of the educational system and pattern of education in both countries. Masters Programs offered by the Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge Systems are accredited by IACDSC, USA. The degrees of BSIKS are accepted in USA because they are accredited by an accreditation agency in USA.

13. How Bhishma Masters Programs will benefit students residing in USA ?

Ans. :- USA students will get great benefits by joining Bhishma Masters Programs as they are affilaited in India by CSU and accredited in USA by IACDSC. All Indians in USA should join these programs. Programs will enlighten them as well as bring employment opportunities in various organizations including hospitals, temples, community colleges, community organizations, service organizations, health management organizations and even in corporate sector. Students will be able to work as Hindu Expert, Hindu Counsellor, India Scholar, Kautilya Corporate / Political / Economic Scholar, Vedic Scholar, Hindu Scholar, etc. The spouses of H-1 visa holders can get employment after completing Bhishma Masters Programs.

14. What do the students need to prepare?

Ans. :- For online mode, students require pen, paper, and an inquisitive mind. BSIKS will provide study material and suggest reference material for additional reading and study. Students are expected to refer it and complete their assignment and project work.

15. What will be the language of the study material?

Ans. :- Study Material will be mainly in Hindi. There will be English content also.

16. What will be the language of teaching?

Ans. :- Teaching will be in the Hindi language little mixed with English.

17. Are online sessions interactive?

Ans. :- All our online sessions will be highly interactive ! The student will not only enjoy live video and audio but will be able to interact with the faculty in different ways: There will be 15-20 minutes after every session for Q & A. Students can write questions in the chatbox in the zoom app in an ongoing session. Students can also write mail about the query.

18. Who are the faculties ?

Ans. :- Eminent faculties and scholars are associated with BSIKS from various locations in India and outside India in large numbers. They are learned, studious and motivated. Please visit the following link to know our faculty https://www.bhishmaiks.org/team

19. How will students join the online sessions?

Ans. :- After enrollment, students will receive a confirmation of admission mail. The student will receive an email from the BSIKS support desk, a day before of commencement of the program which will give an access link and code of Zoom meeting.

20. Do I need to download any app for live sessions?

Ans. :- Yes. You need to download Zoom application for live sessions.

21. After Masters Program, will the students be eligible to join Ph.D. programs?

Ans. :- Yes. Masters program is of 84 credits. BSIKS is going to launch PhD programs very soon. Students can join after completing Masters Programs.

22. Where should students contact for queries or for assistance?

Ans. :- For calling: 7875743405; Whatsapp: 7875191270

23. What will be the duration of this Program?

Ans. :- 2 Years – August 2023 to July 2025 – 4 Semester Program

24. When Semester Examination will be conducted?

Ans. :- Written exam will be conducted in the last month of semester and it will be conducted on weekend i.e Saturday & Sunday.

25. Can a student appear for an examination if he missed an examination or failed?

Ans. :- Students can appear for re-examination in the upcoming semester. Fees will be Rs. 1000/- ( For Indian students ) or USD $ 30 ( for Foreign students ) for each paper.

26. What is the refund policy and jurisdiction?

Ans. :- Please note that there will be no refund of any fees after taking the admission in any circumstances. All complaints will have Pune City jurisdiction limit only. Students are advised to study and understand all the instructions, terms and conditions and related information before enrolling for admission and payment of fees.

27. What will be the mode of communication and language for students while communicating with BSIKS office ?

Ans. :- Students can contact BSIKS via whatsApp, email, mobile or by physical visit to office. The language should be Hindi and English.

28. Is there an age limit to joining Masters Program?

Ans. :- No. There is no age limit. Anyone above the age of 18 years, can join the Masters Programs.

29. What is the Credit System recognized internationally bi IACDSC & followed by BSIKS ?

Ans. :- BSIKS is following an internationally recognized credit system as below

Credit System:-
✅ Certificate - 4 Credits - 3 Months Duration

✅ Diploma - 16 Credits - 4 Certificates

✅ Masters Degree - 84 Credits (Standalone)

✅ PhD by Thesis - 140 Credits ( 84 Credits Masters + 56 Credits Thesis )

(PhD program not available yet.)

30. Is BSIKS is having any associations?

Ans. :- Yes. Bhishma is having academic and other associations with many organizations in India and outside India. Few of them are as follows

i) Sakshi Trust, Bengaluru - A Recognized Research Center by Karanataka Sanskrit University

ii) Hindu Council of Australia

iii) Vijnyan Bharati – Vijnyan Gurjari

iv) VBUSS – Vidya Bharati Uchha Shikshan Sansthan

v) IHAR - USA & India

vi) Maharshi Ved Vyas Pratishthan

31. How Masters Programs will be useful to various age groups ? Are they beneficial for currently employed people? If yes, then how ?

Ans. :- Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System will be useful for all age groups and all sectors of the society. Let us understand that as per the New National Educational Policy, there will be revolution and radical change in the education system in India. Now every UG & PG student has to acquire minimum of 5 % credits from IKS out of the total credits required for achieving total credits for a degree. Apart from this, central government is trying to apply all indigenous, ancient and traditional Indian models based on Indian Knowledge System in every field and every sector of the society, social life, governance, trade, commerce, agriculture, education, health sector, etc. At the other end, we experience that the so called modern western models are getting defeated and failed around us. E.g. Allopathy does not have solutions for many ultra-modern diseases and Ayurveda has a deep sense preventive health. Another example is multinational companies mislead Indian population about the quality of food and drugs. Pantanjali and Ramdev Baba have created examples which are beneficial not only for Indians but for the whole world. Let us understand that the whole country as a whole is getting ready for revival and transformation as ancient traditional glorious India. People with any age group working in any field can join Masters Programs and convert the knowledge into an opportunity in the next few decades. They will be the change leaders and lead the change happening around us. So you may be working in any government organization, teacher, professor, doctor, lawyer, CA, engineer, architect or graduate degree holder in any field you can think about Masters Programs as a supportive or alternative career. It will enlighten you at the individual level and also will help you to create a change in society in a professional way.

32. What are the Global Opportunities from these Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ?

Ans. :- Let us understand and accept that due to the respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and his governance, India has achieved global pride and salutation. India has a great image and centre of attraction among the world population. People across the world are very much eager to know about India, its culture, a voyage of civilization, traditions, heritage, etc. Universities in many countries in the world are opening centres for India Study or Centre for Vedic / Hindu Civilization study, etc. There is a global demand for Yog, Ayurved, etc. Now we see that Indian classical music, dance, food, cultural activities are getting popular all over the world. Technology, especially social media is helping for its spread. Indians are getting many higher posts in USA government and USA corporate world as well as many international organizations. Another important benefit is that India is the youngest country in the world. So young Indians will lead and rule the future world. Indians empowered with the foundation of Indian Knowledge System and Hindu Studies are having huge career opportunities all over the globe. Besides, you will see that United Nations and other world organizations are talking about the concept of sustainable development and arguing the world to follow it. This concept of sustainable development is the very basis of Indian Knowledge system and based on Vedic philosophy. Masters Program will help students to become India Scholar, IKS Expert, Hindu Scholar, Hindu Cultural Councellor, Vedic Scholar, Vedic Coach, Kautilya Experts, etc. They all will have global opportunities for next few decades.