Ramayana Sopanam Certificate Program
A step to Valmiki Rāmāyana
8 Week – Certificate Program
A step to Valmiki Rāmāyana
8 Week – Certificate Program
The Valmiki Rāmāyana remains a life force for the entire humanity. This itihasa is so intrinsic to Indian physique. A timeless itihasa, it recounts the legend of Sri Rama and his battle with Ravana and many other substories. Through an Online Ramayana Sopanam Certification, beloved itihasa Rāmāyana can now be relished by all kinds of seekers.
52 hours / 2 months
Open to all who have an interest in learning The Rāmāyana
Final deadline: Updated soon
We are all aware that it was Valmiki, the dacoit turned sage, who originally set down this story as an ideal for mankind. Sri Rama personifies great values like truthfulness, fearlessness, universal love and exemplary human relations, by remaining rooted to righteousness even during the worst times and calamities.
An ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband, an ideal king, an ideal friend and even an ideal enemy, Sri Rama is enthroned in the hearts and minds of countless millions from times immemorial. Characters like Sita, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Hanuman are all ideal characters in their own ways.
Why is this itihāsa so popular? What makes this ithihasa so endearing and how can we gain eternal, practical wisdom from it and apply it to our daily lives? What can we learn about life and morals from Rāmāyana?
Ramayana Sopanam Program is an introduction to the great, remarkable itihāsa Rāmāyana. It will cover all elements of Rāmāyana: from different versions of the epic to a variety of characters, incidents, insightful conversations and life lessons, etc. Common doubts prevalent in the minds of seekers; for instance, why Sita was banished for no fault of hers, why Bali was killed by Sri Rama by remaining hidden from view etc will be cleared.
By completing the Online Ramayana Sopanam Certification course, one will be acquainted with all prominent facets of Rāmāyana.
One will be endowed with practical wisdom and insight from Rāmāyana, and be able to navigate life in a principled way, with awareness of personal and social realms by understanding how lifestyle should and shouldn’t be.
Through this course titled Rāmāyana Sopanam, itihasa Rāmāyana can now be relished and cherished by all kinds of truth and knowledge seekers.
Introduction to the Itihāsa Rāmāyana, Its purpose, How Various Dharmas are defined
in Rāmāyaṇa/ Rāmāyana key to the Concepts about Dharma in Rāmāyaṇa
This module will explain the Childhood of Rama and Laxmana. Bala-Kāṇḍa gives a
summary of Rāmāyana as well.
This module details the exile of Rama/Sita, Rama and Laxmana entering the forest.
This chapter will focus on the life of Sita, Rama, and Laxmana in the forest and abduction of Sita by Ravana.
This module deals with Rama’s search for Sita. Laxmana, friendship between Rama
and Sugriva. Sugriva dispatching his soldiers in all the directions in search of Sita
This topic will explore Hanuman’s entry to Lanka and the challenges he faced. Also
the burning of Lanka by Hanuman will be explained.
This lecture will focus on Rama’s attack on Ravana and his struggle to Regain Sita.
This chapter will focus on the family aspects from Ayodhya , Kiskinda and Lanka. Also, the story of Ahalya and Gouthami.
This module analyzes the dialogue between Rama and Bharata. Rama blamed Sugreeva, Hanuman, Vebeeshana and Maricha advising Ravana.
This Unit will explore Dasharatha’s ideal administration and his mistakes.
Wrong kingship policies from Lanka and Kishkinda will be discussed.
Detail explanation of the life of Sita, Sumithara and Kousalya
Leadership qualities of Sita, Sumithara, Tara, Mandothari, Kouslya will be detailed
Comparison of Rama’s treatment to his brothers and Ravana’s treatment to his
brothers
Various ecological aspects will be discussed
This unit to explore the life of Vasistan, Vishwamitran, Valmiki, Athri and Agasthyan
This module will check the incidents such as Indra helping Rama, Garuda helping Rama and Lakshmana, Bhagirataha bringing Ganga to earth.
This chapter will analyze Sri Rama and Sita
Different facets of Hanuman and Ravana will be detailed.
Life of Manthara and Kaikeyi in Rāmāyana.
By Mammata Bhatta, Ānandavardhana etc
Various psychological aspects will be discussed
Is it part of Rāmāyana? This question will be addressed. And interesting background stories of different characters of Ramayana and performance of Ashvamedha sacrifice by Rama.
52 hours in 2 months
Open to all who have an interest in learning The Rāmāyana.
Submission of the Paper/Article work
English
Certificate issued upon successful completion of the course
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri is the Vice-Chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and President of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University). He is the head disciple of renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Amma, Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. He has been living in Amritapuri Ashram since its inception in the late 1970s. He holds a Master’s in Philosophy and is a renowned author.
Swami Amritageetananda Puri
Pujya Swami Amritageetananda Puri is one of the Senior Sannyasi disciples of Sadguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Dev. He joined Amma’s Ashram in the year 1986. Swamiji has learnt the Indian Scriptures – Vedanta Shastra before joining Amma’s Ashram, and has taught Vedanta classes for the Ashram inmates till 2004. He has been serving as the head of Amma’s Ashram at Bangalore for the past 17 years, and continues to lead till date.
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Asst. Professor,Amrita Darshanam
Asst. Professor, School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies
Faculty Associate, Amrita Darshanam
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a) All course materials, including video, reading materials and recording of live sessions will be available until successful completion of course or stipulated time limits, whichever comes first.
a) Yes
a) Recordings will be provided.
a) No. Course contents will be available in the enrolled term
a) Yes. A formal certificate from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will be awarded upon successful completion.
It is a simple and easy process. You need to fill out our application form to apply.
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No, there is no admission fee when you apply. It is free.
Yes, International Students are welcome. Students with Foreign Education can also apply. Certificate is offered upon successful completion of the course.
Yes, the course will be offered again in April 2022 and September 2022
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The Mahabharata is a very fascinating and versatile scripture whose relevance is growing over time. The Mahabharata Upanayanam course does a great job of gathering up the lesser known but also the interesting and influential aspects of Mahabharata. I joined the course given my initial interest of the great Ithihasa. What the program has helped me achieve is understand the scriptures in greater detail and it has widened my view of the world itself. One aspect that I liked was that the course is self-paced and the continuous dialogue that the group had during the course of the program. Even while being the youngest student in the course, I felt completely at ease and thoroughly enjoyed it.