FACILITATOR / INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Capsule : Indic Economic Thought & Vedic Management

Course Description

This capsule explores ancient Indian models of economics, statecraft, and business ethics from texts like Arthashastra, Mahabharata, and Dharmashastras. It connects principles of sustainable, community-centric commerce with modern CSR and management practices.

Learning Objectives

• Understand dharmic principles behind commerce and wealth distribution.
• Explore Kautilya’s Arthashastra and its relevance to governance and economy.
• Design ethical business frameworks rooted in dharma and sustainability.
• Analyze global applications of Indic managerial wisdom.

Course Structure Overview

Session.               Title                                                                     Duration                   Delivery Mode                     Key Focus

1                                Ancient Indian Economic Systems                          2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                          Dharmic wealth principles

2                                Arthashastra & Statecraft                                            2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                         Governance, taxation, public ethics

3                                Vedic Management Principles                                    2 hrs                                Live / Recorded                          Leadership, sustainability, CSR

Facilitator’s Spiritual Grounding

• Invoke your lineage (Guru-parampara) or personal Ishta Devata before the session.
• Anchor the session with a brief sankalpa: ‘May this knowledge serve the welfare of all beings.’
• Maintain a compassionate, non-judgmental tone; honor śraddhā (faith) and viveka (discernment).

Learner Engagement Tips

• Begin with a short invocation or 3 rounds of Om; end with a Shanti Mantra.
• Use Sanskrit terms with clear English gloss; invite questions with humility.
• Incorporate dyads (pair-sharing) and brief journaling to deepen reflection.
• Leverage breakout rooms (for live) or forum prompts (for LMS) for peer learning.

Assessment Plan

          Type                                                        Method                                                                           Purpose

             Reflection                              Short journal entry or verbal check-in                                           Gauge insight and personal integration

             Quiz                                        MCQ (8–10 items) per course                                                        Check understanding of key concepts

             Certificate                             Attendance + quiz ≥ 60% + assignment                                        Eligibility for e-Certificate

Post-Course Wrap-Up

• Share slides, recordings (if any), and reading list PDFs.
• Collect feedback via LMS form; compile insights for course improvement.
• Suggest next-step pathways (advanced capsule or full program).