Course Title: Introduction to the Veda

Credit Hours: 3

Course Code: V001

Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge of Sanskrit language is preferred 

Duration: 12 Weeks

Medium of Instructions: English

Certificate Awarded By: Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeeth , USA

Description of the Course

This foundational course offers a profound exploration of the Vedas—the most ancient and revered body of knowledge in human civilization. The course presents the Vedas not as sectarian scriptures, but as universal blueprints of cosmic creation and divine order. It dismantles common misconceptions and reveals the Vedas as repositories of metaphysical, astrophysical, and physical sciences—eternal expressions of universal law, accessible through the enlightened intellect. 

The course emphasizes the apauruṣeya (non-human) origin of the Vedas, their structure, components, methodologies of interpretation, and their application in understanding consciousness, nature, and society.

Learning Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the Vedas—the oldest scriptures of human civilization. The course aims to introduce the historical context, structure, language, and philosophical themes of the Vedas, while exploring their relevance to spiritual, cultural, and scientific thought. Students will gain the ability to critically engage with Vedic texts, appreciate their literary and oral traditions, and understand their role in shaping Indian knowledge systems and global intellectual heritage.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for scholars, seekers, researchers, and anyone interested in Indian knowledge systems, comparative philosophy, cosmology, and spiritual science. It is also ideal for curriculum designers and educators in Indic studies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to know

• What is Veda? Etymology and Concept

• Vedas as Apauṛuṣeya – Not of Human Authorship

• Vedas and Creation: A Scientific Blueprint

• Relationship between Veda, Yajña, and Itihāsa-Purāṇa

• Ṛtambharā Prajñā and Samādhi: The Process of Insight

• Role of Agni, Vāyu, Āditya, and Aṅgirā as First Seers

• Transmission of Vedic Knowledge from Ṛṣis to Humanity

• Classification of Vedas: Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, Atharvaveda

• Four Components: Mantra, Ṛṣi, Devatā, Chhanda (Metre)

• Vedic Svaras and Principles of Chanting

• Vedas as the Science of Adhibhautika, Adhidaivika, and Adhyātmika Realities

• The Principle of Māyā and the Evolution of Prakṛti

• Brahman as Creator and Sustainer: The Unified Field

• Nirukta of Yāska: Etymological Interpretation

• Śrauta and Yājñika Schools: Ritual and Symbolism

• Parivrājaka and Naidāna Schools: Mystical and Causal Views

• Historical and Modern Interpreters (Eastern & Western)

• Chhandas as Astronomical Markers: Solar Latitude and Seasonal Cycles

• Vedic Physics: Energy, Forces, and Fields

• Human Life and Cosmic Law (Ṛta and Satya)

• Vedic View on Ecology, Education, and Social Order

• Scientific Spirituality and the Vedic Paradigm

• Vedas and Modern Science: Continuity and Convergence

Assessment:

Those who want require certificate, they shall have to undergo the following assessment process. Those who are doing the course to enhance their knowledge and need no certificate, they need not undergo the process of assessment.

• Quizzes (MCQ + Short Answer) – 30%
• Project (comparative study or diagram-based research) – 40%
• Participation (discussion forums & live Q&A) – 10%
• Final Essay/Presentation – 20%

Reading material 

Participants will be given access to video lectures and the reading material  

Course Fees: 

1. There is nominal Course Registration Fee ,  USD 69.  Participants from India, Nepal and Bhutan  can pay fee  in Indian Rs. 3000 at the donation  section here. The eligible Members  of VSVV can access this course at no cost. 

Course Start Date: 24 Sept. 2025

Registration is Open

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