ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE & PGIMSR, CHENNAI, INDIA
Self Development
In the context of Spirituality and a Practical Approach
January – April 2014
MISSION
To offer the youth of this country an aspirational set of values to live by; to help them
achieve a balanced life focused on a spiritual goal and an ethical material life; and to
contribute to nation building.
APPROACH
Will have a set of practical and interactive curriculum spanning
a) Evolution of Philosophy (Yoga) and Personality (Values)
b) History, purpose and practice of religions
c) Explore spiritual systems and tools (Meditation practices)
d) Personal transformation and “how to” sessions for self development
DESIRED OUTCOME
a) Better understanding of various philosophies and respect for various religions
b) Inspired and self motivated to pursue a balanced life
c) A deep interest in a Spiritual Sadhana
d) Honest and capable students with hopes of a better India and humanity
PARTICIPATION
a) 100 new students from each year
b) Seated in an auditorium
c) Groups of 20 with a coordinator for each group
d) Notes taking and feedback. Diary or a notebook and sheets of paper given in
advance
DURATION AND FREQUENCY
a) 16 sessions
b) Saturdays
c) 60 minutes each day
d) Time: 12.00-1.00 PM
CLASS FORMATS
We will choose from the following formats
a) Talks and Lectures from Scholars and Professionals, Videos – Podcasts,
DVDs
b) Group Discussions, Workshops, Practical Sessions
c) Emails and Handouts
d) Suggested Reading materials
FACILITIES DESIRED
Large enough Classroom / auditorium with Multi media capability
Access to a special library or build one from contributions
A small quiet Meditation Room in the campus
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ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE & PGIMSR, CHENNAI, INDIA
Self Development
In the context of Spirituality and a Practical Approach
January – April 2014
PROPOSED CURRICULUM PLAN
Modules
No.
1
Topics/ Dates/ Speakers
Orientation
No.
ofSessions
1
Who am I?
10 min quiet time at
home twice daily
2
10 min quiet time in the
class
10 min quiet time at
home twice daily
2
10 minutes of
Meditation for Self
Development in the
class
Continue this at home
twice daily
1
10 minutes of
Meditation for universal
peace and harmony in
the class and at home
2
10 minutes of
Meditation on an
aspirational goal –
Excellence, Happiness,
Harmony and Peace - in
Date
: 04-Jan-2014
Speaker : Krishnan S
(Backup :Sriraman)
2
Discussion on Values
1. Understanding Values, Behaviour and
Attitudes
Practical
Practice
Date
: 11-Jan-2014
Speaker : Anand
(Backup :Ramkumar)
2. Application of Values and Universal
Values
Date
: 18-Jan-2014
Speaker : Prakash
(Backup :Sriraman)
(Speaker to be finalized)
3
Philosophy of Yoga
1. God, Self and Ultimate goal of yoga
Date
: 25-Jan-2014
Speaker : Raghuram
(Backup :Krishnan/Sriraman)
2. Brief Introduction to various types of yoga
and Integration of values in Yoga
Date
: 08-Feb-2014
Speaker : Susheela Nair
(Backup : Srinivasan (chinnu))
(Speakers to be finalized)
4
Study of major Religions
1. Identify commonality, condition of its
origin or intention vs. current state
Date
: 15-Feb-2014
Speaker : Somakumar
(Backup : Poorima)
(Speakers to be finalized)
5
Art of Meditation
1. Observation, Introspection,
Contemplation, Meditation and
Concentration
Date
: 22-Feb-2014
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ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE & PGIMSR, CHENNAI, INDIA
Self Development
In the context of Spirituality and a Practical Approach
January – April 2014
Modules
No.
Topics/ Dates/ Speakers
No.
ofSessions
Practical
Practice
the class. Also, offer
Introductions to Sahaj
Marg as one of the
systems - off class
Speaker : Elizabeth
(Backup : Vineeth Ranawat)
2. Schools of Meditation
Date
: 01-Mar-2014
Speaker : Anil
(Backup : Suresh venkatraman)
(Speakers/Backup to be finalized)
6
Systematic Practice of Meditation
1. Theories of life
4
Date
: 08-Mar-2014
Speaker : Sailesh
(Backup : Prakash)
20 minutes of Group
meditation
Practice at home
2. Need for Meditation
Date
: 15-Mar-2014
Speaker : Srinivasan (chinnu)
(Backup : Viresh)
3. Natural Path
Date
: 22-Mar-2014
Speaker : Lalitha Srinivasan
(Backup : Anand)
4. Integration
Date
: 29-Mar-2014
Speaker : Vineeth Ranawat
(Backup : Sriraman)
(Speakers/backup to be finalized)
7
4
Personal Responsibility
1. Stress Management
Date
: 05-Apr-2014
Speaker : Padmanaban
(Backup : to be identified)
2. Tips for Self-Management
Date
: 12-Apr-2014
Speaker : Subramanian
(Backup : to be identified)
3. Choices we make
Date
: 19-Apr-2014
Speaker : Pornima
(Backup : Lalitha Srinivasan)
4. Excellence
Date
: 26-Apr-2014
Speaker : To be identified
(Backup : To be identified)
(Speakers/backup to be indentified/finalized)
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20 minutes of Group
meditation
Practice at home
ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE & PGIMSR, CHENNAI, INDIA
Self Development
In the context of Spirituality and a Practical Approach
January – April 2014
Modules
No.
Topics/ Dates/ Speakers
No.
ofSessions
Practical
Practice
16
Total
Curriculum designed by:Shri Ram Chandra Mission, U-Connect Initiative: For any
questions please contact: Ms. PriyankaSoni @ priyankamsoni@yahoo.com or by
phone at +91 99789 82553
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